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Trustees, Nonfiction, Children's Lit, Adult Programming, Branding, Gadgets & More

 Happy Friday! Here are some upcoming webinars and courses for your springtime learning. Enjoy!

• Working Effectively with Your Library Trustees, a FREE webinar from United for Libraries (ALA). Scheduled for April 9 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• The Scoop on Series Nonfiction, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for April 9 at 1 p.m. Central time. Register here!
• Engaging Stakeholders, the First Step to Creating a Digitally Inclusive Community, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for April 10 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• What's New in Children's Literature, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for April 11 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simly visit this link at the time of the webinar to join.
• Power Searching: Improve Your Techniques and Amaze Your Customers, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 23 - May 20. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Creating Meaning, Shaping Learning: Information Literacy in a Multicultural Context, the 20th Annual Ted Samore Lecture. Scheduled for April 27 from 1 - 3 p.m. at the Milwaukee Athletic Club.
• Extending Access to e-Books for Public Libraries: New Strategies, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for April 30 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Adult Programming 2.0, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 30 - May 27. Cost - $150*, register here!
• Breakthrough Branding for Your Library, an ALA Editions Online course. Scheduled to begin May 6 and continue for four weeks. Cost = $195*, register here!
• Customer Service Challenges: Dealing with Difficult Patron Behavior, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for May 7 - June 3. Cost = 150*, register here!
• LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for May 7 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Is an E-Reader Right for Me? a FREE webinar from the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired. Scheduled for May 9 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• iPads, Tablets, and Gadgets in the Library: Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation, an ALA Editions Online course. Scheduled to begin May 13 and continue for six weeks. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Leading & Communicating Change, a LLAMA webinar. Scheduled for May 20 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49 - $59*, register here!
• Broadband Adoption Toolkit, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for May 22 at noon Central Time. Register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Teens, Storytelling, Technology Trainer, Early Literacy, Partnerships, and more!

 Here's this week's round-up of CE Opportunities! Happy Spring!

• Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions online course. Scheduled to begin April 1 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• TechSoup Digital Storytelling Series launches April 2
  
  • Creating a Culture of Storytelling, FREE webinar, register here!
  • How to use your Digital Story, FREE  webinar. Check back here for registration to open.
  • Digital Storyteling Tools & Methods, FREE webinar. Check back here for registration to open.
• Reel in Readers: Connecting Youth to Books through Video, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 3 - 29. Cost = $150*, register here!
• The Accidental Public Library Technology Trainer, a PLA Online Course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 3. Cost = $129 - $179*, register here!
• Connecting with Tween Readers, an ALSC Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 3. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Graphic Novels 101: Selection, Evaluation and Programming for Children, an ALSC Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 17. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Information Literacy: From Preschool to High School, an ALSC Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 17. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Integrating New Technologies into Your Collections, an ALSC Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 3. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Programs Made Easy, an ALSC Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 3. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Series Programming for the Elementary School Age, an ALSC Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 3. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Weeding: The Basics & Beyond, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for April 16 at 1 p.m. Central time. Register here!
• Early Literacy Programming in the Digital Age: Apps and E-Books in Storytime, a PLA webinar. Scheduled for April 17 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, register here!
• Your Library Needs Community Partnerships: How to Get it Done, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for April 18 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $25*, register here!
• Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management, an ALCTS Online course. Scheduled for April 29 - May 24. Cost = $109 - $129*, register here!
• Breakthrough Branding for Your Library, an ALA Editions online course. Scheduled to begin May 6 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $195*, register here!
• The AART Genre Boot Camp, Thursday May 16 at the Naperville (IL) Public Library. Cost = $65 - $75*, register here!
• Serving the DIY Patron: Library Instruction at the Point of Need, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for May 16 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Library Juice, Simmons GSLIS, Nonfiction, Searching, and Discovery Tools

Another great round-up of courses and webinars for you. Enjoy!

• April Classes from the Library Juice Academy
  • What Do I Do With all These Pictures? Getting Started with Digital Image Collections
  • Collecting & Evaluating Electronic Transactions from Library Services
  • Bilingual Storytime at Your Biblioteca
  • Digital Scholarship: New Metrics, New Modes
  • Considering an Open Source ILS
  • Introduction to XML
    • Courses start April 1 and cost $175*
• April Courses from Simmons GSLIS
  • Connecting Readers to Books: Readers' Advisory for All Ages, cost = $250*
  • Digital Literacy and Youth Services, $250*
  • Ebooks in Today's Libraries - Understanding the Basics & Beyond, $275*
  • Managing the One-Person Library, $250*
  • Prison Libraries & Positive Life Change, $250*
  • Scratch for Beginners, $250*
  • Tech Instruction for Public Libraries, $250*
  • Teen Lit Bootcamp: Mysteries & Thrillers, $250*
  • Writing for Publication, $250*
    • All courses begin April 1
• The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: Spring 2013, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for April 9 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating Compelling Discussion through Art, a FREE webinar from Programming Librarian. Scheduled for April 17 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Power Searching: Improve Your Techniques and Amaze Your Customers, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 23 - May 20. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Teaching Information Literacy with Discovery Tools, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for Wednesday, April 24 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Customer Service Challenges: Dealing with Difficult Patron Behavior, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for May 7 - June 3. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating Local, Issues-Based Programming, a FREE webinar from Programming Librarian. Scheduled for May 15 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Know More with Jean & Shawn, March 22, 2013

Originally presented Friday, March 22, 2013 with Mary Davidson, Erin Lorandos, and Liz Zimdars

March's topic is: Social Media & Your Libraries

Join us for brief, lively programs in which SCLS and area librarians discuss current topics, trends, and, of course, books. These 30-minute programs are designed around the letter E: to educate, energize, engage, enlighten, and excite you. Each month's program will feature a different topic.

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Mobile Apps, Reference, Nonfiction, Book Discussions, Reference Interview and much more

 Here are some up coming webinars and online courses for you. Enjoy!

• Mobile Apps for Libraries, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for March 18 - April 12. Cost = $95*, register here!
• Building a LibraryAware Community: the Value Proposition, a FREE webinar from EBSCO and NoveList. Scheduled for March 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Evaluate & Improve Your Website in 10 Steps, a three-part workshop from ALA TechSource. Scheduled for March 20, 27, and April 3 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
• Vital Reference for a Vital Society, an RUSA webinar. Scheduled for March 28 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40 - $65*, register here!
• No Name Calling: Addressing Bullying through Books, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for April 2 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Reel in Readers: Connecting Youth to Books through Video, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 3 - 29. Cost = $150*, register here!
• What's New in Youth Nonfiction, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for April 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Get Your Ducks in a Row: Disaster Planning, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - April 19. Cost = $45*, register here!
• Adult Book Discussions in the Public Library, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 3. Cost = $95*, register here!
• Genealogy Library Services, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 3. Cost = $95*, register here!
• Reference Interview, a RUSA Online course. Scheduled for April 8 - May 19. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Creating a Latino Friendly Library, an ASCLA webinar. Scheduled for April 10 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $$40 - $65*, register here!
• Engaging Teens with Digital Media: Creating Stories and Games, an ALA Editions Online course. Scheduled to begin April 15 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Detained and Forgotten: Informational Needs of Youth in Detention, an ASCLA webinar. Scheduled for April 17 at 4 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40- 65*, Register here!
• Improving Library Services to People with Disabilities, an ASCLA Online course. Scheduled for April 22 - May 19. Cost = $150 - $230*, register here!
• Implementing a Successful Workshop Series from Scratch, a RUSA webinar. Scheduled for April 26 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40 - $65*, register here!
• Building a LibraryAware Community: Strategic Partnerships that Work, a FREE webinar from EBSCO and NoveList. Scheduled for April 30 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Adult Programming 2.0, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 30 - May 27. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Copyright for Teachers and Librarians, an ALA Editions Online course. Scheduled to begin May 6 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Ebooks, iPads, Mobile Sites, Power Searching & Shelving

 Happy Monday! Here are this week's upcoming CE programs. Hope you find something to inspire you to keep learning.

• Ebooks and Libraries: Legal Issues for Library Administration and Staff, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for March 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the date and time of the webinar to participate.
• Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services, a 2-part ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for March 14 and 21 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, register here!
• Mobile Website Design for Libraries, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for March 14 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the date and time of the webinar to participate.
• Hosting a Personal Digital Archiving Day Event, a FREE ALCTS Webinar. Scheduled for March 20  at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Sustaining your Green Collection, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for March 28 at 1 p.m. Central time. Register here!
• Changing Libraries - New Ways of Working, a FREE webinar from TSLA. Scheduled for April 3 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Tech Tools with Tine: Tech Basics, a FREE webinar from TSLA. Scheduled for April 5 at 10 a.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Power Searching: Improve Your Techniques and Amaze Your Customers, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 23 - May 20. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Hiring, Training, and Supervising Shelvers, an ALA Editions 3-part online workshop. Scheduled for May 8, 15, and 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $90*, register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

User Experiences, Snapshots, Poetry, Social Media, Books, DIY Patrons, and more!

 These are just a few of the topics in this week's list of upcoming webinars and courses. Enjoy!

• Creating Great User Experiences: Taking Libraries Beyond Customer Service, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to begin March 12 and continue through April 8. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Worth a Thousand Words: Library Snapshot Day, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for March 13 at 1 p.m. Central Time, register here!
• Signature Events for Small Libraries, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for March 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time, register here!
• Have no Fear, Poetry is Here!, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for March 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• How to Fail at Social Media (and How to Get it Right), a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for March 20 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Advance registration not required. Simply visit this link on the day and time of the event to join.
• Books as iPad App: Multimedia, Multi-touch eBooks and Their Future in Libraries, an ALA Editions online course. Scheduled to begin April 1 and continue for four weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• So Many Devices, So Little Time, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for April 3 at noon Central Time, register here!
• Reel in Readers: Connecting Youth to Books through Video, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 3 - 29, cost = $150*, register here!
• Engaging Stakeholders, the First Step to Creating a Digitally Inclusive Community, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for April 10 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• What's New in Children's Literature, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for April 11 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Advance registration not required. Simply visit this link on the day and time of the event to join.
• What's New in Teen Literature, Update 2013, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for April 16 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Advance registration not required. Simply visit this link on the day and time of the event to join.
• Your Library Can Achieve Successful Community Partnerships, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for April 18 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $25*, register here!
• Extending Access to eBooks for Public Libraries: New Strategies, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for April 30 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Serving the DIY Patron: Library Instruction at the Point of Need, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for May 16 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Programming, Digital Littles, Graphic Novels, Teen Services, and More

 Here are some March CE opportunities for you. Enjoy!

• Introducing the Book as iPad App, a FREE webinar from ALA TechSource. Scheduled for March 1 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• March Classes at the Library Juice Academy: 
  • Success in First Library Supervisor Position, cost = $175*
  • Introduction to RDA, Cost = $175*
  • Do-It-Yourself Usability Testing, Cost = $175*
  • Connecting with Spanish-Speaking Communities, Cost = $175*
  • Team-Based Work Sructures and Productivity, Cost = $90*
  • Working Faster, Working Smarter: Productivity Strategies for Librarians, Cost = $90*
• Using Drupal to Build Library Websites, an ALA Editions e-course. Scheduled to begin March 4 and continue for six weeks. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Using Wordpress to Build Library Websites, an ALA Editions e-course. Scheduled to begin March 4 and continue for six weeks. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Programming for Children & Tweens, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for March 5 - April 1. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Digital Littles at the Library: Teaching Digital Literacy, a webinar from Programming Librarian. Scheduled for March 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $25 - $35*, Register here!
• Panel Discussion: New Graphic Novels for Libraries & Classroom, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for March 12 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions e-course. Scheduled to begin April 1 and continue for four weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Using Webisodes to Take Your Teen Programming to Them, Wher They Are, When They Are!, a webinar from Programing Librarian. Scheduled for April 9 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $25 - $35*, register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

Know More with Jean & Shawn, February 22, 2013

Originally presented Friday, February 22, 2013 with Jean Anderson and Joy Schwarz presenting.

February's topic is: Pinterest and Libraries

Join us for brief, lively programs in which SCLS and area librarians discuss current topics, trends, and, of course, books. These 30-minute programs are designed around the letter E: to educate, energize, engage, enlighten, and excite you. Each month's program will feature a different topic.

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Recording

March's episode is scheduled for March 22 at 9 a.m. and the topic will be Social Media in Your Library. Register here!

Recess!, Common Core, Programming, User Experiences, Engineering (?!), and more

 Are just a few of the topics in this week's compilation of CE Events. Personally, I'm checking out the Instant Recess one!

• Instant Recess: Encouraging Customers and Staff to Get Moving in the Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for February 21 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the date and time of the event to participate.
• Common Core and NoveList: What Public Libraries Need to Know, a FREE webinar from NoveList. Register for one of the three programs:
  • February 21 at noon Central Time
  • February 26 at 1 p.m. Central Time
  • March 6 at 11 a.m. Central Time

• Open the Door to the Common Core, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for February 26 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Promoting Literacy with 21st Century Tools, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for March 5 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Programming for Children & Tweens, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for March 5 - April 1. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Engaging Children, Youth, and Families in Engineering through Playful Building, a FREE webinar from STAR_NET. Scheduled for March 8 at 1 p.m. Central Time (note: this is a 2 hour webinar). Register here!
• Creating Great User Experiences: Taking Libraries beyond Customer Service, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for March 12 - April 8. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Ebooks and Libraries: Legal Issue for Library Administration and Staff, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for March 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the date and time of the event to join.
• Youth Announcments: Spring 2013, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for March 15 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Evaluate & Improve Your Website in 10 Steps, a three-part ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for Wednesdays March 20, 27, and April 3 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
• Who Will Engineer the Future? Inspiring Youth and Adults with Library Programs about Engineering, a FREE webinar from Star_Net. Scheduled for March 28 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• The Accidental Public Library Technology Trainer, a PLA Online Course. Scheduled to begin April 8 and continue through May 3. Cost = $129* - $179*, register here!

* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.