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Reference, Adult Programming, Broadband, Technology, Readers' Advisory and Much More

 Here are this week's upcoming webinars and courses. Enjoy!

  • CORE Reference Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for May 14 - June 24. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Street Smart: Urban Fiction in Public Libraries, a PLA webinar. Scheduled for May 15 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, register here!
  • Planning an Adult Program on a Budget: Creative Library Program Solutions, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for May 15 at 2 p.m Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Leading & Communicating Change, a LLAMA webinar. Scheduled for May 20 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49-$59*, register here!
  • Staying on Top of Technology Trends, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for May 21 - June 17. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Broadband Adoption Toolkit, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for May 22 at noon Central Time. Register here!
  • Veterans and Public Libraries: What Every Librarian Should Know, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for May 23 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • June Online Courses from GSLIS
    • Author-Librarians: Using Your Work Experience to Inform Your Writing for Children & Young Adults
    • Business Research 101: Sources & Strategies
    • Managing the One-Person Library
    • Please Take This Survey! An Introduction to Survey Design
    • Reaching Reluctant Readers
    • Successfully Building Relationships on Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, & Facebook
    • Teen Lit Boot Camp: Historical Fiction
    • Writing for Publication
    • All courses run June 1 - June 30 and cost $250*.
  • Amp Up Your Technology Training, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for June 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • LibraryBox: Portable Private Digital Distribution, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for June 4 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Readers' Advisory for Children, Tweens, and Teens, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for June 4 - July 1. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Library Leadership & the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (r), a LLAMA webinar. Scheduled for June 5 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49-$59*, register here!
  • The Accessible Website: If You Build it, Everyone Can Come, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for June 6 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Community Led Library Service Development, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for June 12 at 2 p.m Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Support Patron Learning in Small Spaces with Small Budgets, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for June 12 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Infographics: Telling the Library Story, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for June 18 - July 15. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Handy Tech Tools for Library Outreach, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for June 19 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!
  • How to Deliver Great Library Customer Service, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for June 20 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
  • Social Media Basics: Engaging Your Library Users, an ALA Editions online course. Scheduled to begin July 1 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
  • LinkedIn for Librarians, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for July 11 and 18 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!
  • Facebook in the LIbrary: Enhancing Services and Engaging Users, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for July 17 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
  • Results are What Matters: Management Tools & Techniques to Improve Library Services, 2013 PLA Bootcamp. August 6-10 at the Nashville (Tenn.) Public Library. Application deadline is June 14. Cost = $795 - $995* plus travel and hotel.
* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

May 13, 2013 in ALA, Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, Online classes, PLA, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

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.

March 18, 2013 in ALA, Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, Online classes, PLA, UW Madison - SLIS, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

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.

February 25, 2013 in Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, PLA, Technology, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cataloging, Books, Webinar presenting, ebooks and User Experiences

 Here are the upcoming CE Opportunities for the next month or so. More to come on Friday!

  • LibraryJuice Academy February Courses:
    • Cataloging for the Non-Cataloger, Cost = $175*, register here!
    • Introduction to Project Management, Cost = $175*, register here!
    • Representing Geographic Information with Map Mashups, Cost = $175*, register here!
    • YA Lit Spotlight: Science Fiction, Cost = $175*, register here!
    • Alternative Health Resources for Librarians, Cost - $90*, register here!
  • YA Announcements: Spring Sneak Peek, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for February 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • How to be a Webinar Superstar: Tips for Running Effective Online Presentations, a PLA Webinar. Scheduled for February 27 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, register here!
  • E-Books: What Libarians Need to Know Now and for the Future, an ALA Editions online course. Scheduled to begin March 4 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
  • Creating Great User Experiences: Taking Libraries Beyond Customer Service, an Infopeople Online course with Aaron Schmidt. Scheduled to run from March 12 - April 8. Cost = $150*, register here!
* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

January 28, 2013 in ALA, Books, Collection Development, PLA | Permalink | Comments (0)

Stress Management, Communication, Tech, Books, Time Management, and Ventriloquism!

 These are just a few of the topics in this week's round-up of CE Opportunities from around the country. Enjoy!

  • The Thinking Person's Guide to Stress Management, a PLA webinar. Scheduled for January 23 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, register here by January 21
  • Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens, an ALA Editions workshop scheduled for Thursday, January 24 and January 31 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!
  • Communication is More than Words, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to begin February 12 and continue through March 11. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • What Your Tech Wants You to Know, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, February 13 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to participate.
  • Integrating E-Books and E-Readrs into Your Library, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for Tuesday, February 14 and 21. Cost = $85*, register here!
  • Are Books Your Brand? How Libraries Can Stay Relevant to Readers, a FREE webcast from Library Journal and NoveList. Scheduled for February 14 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Using Technology for Time Management: Tools & Techniques for Library Staff and Teams, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to begin February 19 and continue through March 18. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • "But I'm Not a Ventriloquist!" Using Puppets in Story Time Programming with Dr. Allison Kaplan, a FREE webinar from UW SLIS. Scheduled for Tuesday, February 19 from noon to 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration information here!
  • Building a Music Collection that Brings People to Your Library, an ALA Editions webinar. Scheduled for February 20 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
  • E-Books: What Librarians need to Know Now and for the Future, an ALA eCourse. Scheduled to begin March 4 and continue for four weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
  • Programming for Children & Tweens, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for March 5 to April 1. Cost = $150*, register here!
* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

January 22, 2013 in ALA, Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, PLA, UW Madison - SLIS | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sundaes, Common Core, Innovation, Stress Management, and much more!

 Here are this week's CE opportunities from around the country. Don't forget about the Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference scheduled for next Wednesday, January 16 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. with 6 speakers in one day! Join in the fun!

  • The Impact of an Ice Cream Sundae, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for January 15 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Serving Spanish-Speaking Populations: an Introduction, a two-part ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for Wednesday, January 16 and 23 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $75*, register here!
  • Unpacking the Common Core: Connections & Applications to Current Practice and new Resources, a FREEBooklist webinar. Scheduled for January 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Creating a Culture of Innovation in Your Library and Community, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for January 23 at noon Central Time. Register here!
  • The Thinking Person's Guide to Stress Management, a PLA Webinar featuring Pat Wagner. Scheduled for January 23 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28-$35*, register here!
  • Organization & Management of Collections, an Online Course from UW SLIS. Scheduled to run from January 28 - April 19. Cost = $415*, register here!
  • Core Elements of Children's Services, an Online Course from UW SLIS. Scheduled to run from January 28 - April 5. Cost = $350*, register here!
  • GSLIS 4-Week Online Courses beginning February 1. Cost for most is $250*
    • Brushing up on Children's Literature Basics: Art of the Picture Book
    • Business Research 101: Sources and Strategies
    • Emerging Technology Trends and Opportunities for Libraries, six week course, $275*
    • Enhancing Your School Library with Web 2.0 Tools
    • How to Design Library Projects that Funders Can't Resist
    • Managing Digital Content
    • Redefining Youth Spaces
    • Teen Lit Boot Camp: Romance
    • Web Design Fundamentals
  • Basic Public Library Administration, an Online Course from UW SLIS. Scheduled to run from February 4 - April 26. Cost = $415*, register here!
  • Getting Babies into Books with Early Literacy Programs, an online Course from ALA Editions. Scheduled to begin February 4th and continue for four weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
  • Self-Directed Achievement: If You Give Library Staff an Hour, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for February 7 at noon Central Time. Register here!
  • How Libraries can meet the Evolving Needs of Patrons in the Digital Age, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for February 13 at noon Central Time. Register here!
  • Evaluating Library Services, Programs, and Collections, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to begin February 26 and continue through March 25. Cost = $150*, register here!

WebJunction has started compiling a list of FREE CE Opportunities on their site. Many of these duplicate the ones I have listed above and you may find additional webinars that appeal to you. Enjoy!

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

January 11, 2013 in ALA, Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, PLA, UW Madison - SLIS, Webinar, WebJunction | Permalink | Comments (0)

Copyright, Reference, Discussions, Teens, Web Design & eReaders

 Here are the CEs for the next couple of months. Have a great weekend!

  • Libraries, Copyright and the World: the Internationalization of Collections and Services, an ALA Editions webinar. Scheduled for December 4 at 1:30 p.m. Central Timel. Cost = $60*, register here!
  • CORE Reference Fundamentals, an infopeople Online course. Scheduled from December 4 - January 21, 2013. Cost = $50*, register here!
  • Nancy Pearl Presents: Books that Make Great Gifts, a FREE Webinar for PLA Members. Scheduled for December 5 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Let's Talk About It: The National Model for Scholar-Led Reading & Discussion, an ALA webinar from the Programming Librarian. Scheduled for December 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $25 - $35*, register here!
  • Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for December 5 and December 12 at 1:30 p.m Central. Cost = $85*, register here!
  • Basic Graphic Design for Library Staff, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for December 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
  • Web Design Basics for Librarians, an ALA Editions Online course. Scheduled to begin on January 7, 2013 and continue for six weeks. Cost = $250*, register here!
  • Basic Cataloging & Classification, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled from January 8, 2013 - February 4, 2013. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • eReaders: Practical Help for Patrons and Staff, an Infoepeople Online course. Scheduled for January 21 - February 18, 2013 OR March 19 - April 15, 2013. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Teens and Tweens Go Green: Art-Based and Eco-Friendly Programs for Libraries, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled from January 29 - February 25, 2013. Cost = $150*, register here!
* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

November 30, 2012 in ALA, Collection Development, Infopeople, Online classes, PLA, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

Cookbooks, Mental Health, Leadership, Audiobooks, Teen Services, Fundraising & More

 Happy Friday Afternon! Huge list of upcoming CEs for you today - enjoy!

  • CORE 2: Subject Area Mini-Courses from Infopeople. Courses start every Tuesday and topics include: Business Resources & Job Hunting, Consumer Information, Legal Resources, Medical Information, Genealogy, Poems, Songs, & Quotations, and Homework Help. Cost = $50*, register here!
  • Ring the Dinner Bell: New Cookbooks to Enjoy, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 9 at 1 p.m Central Time. Register here!
  • Mental Health First Aid USA for Library Staff, a FREE webinar from the Programming Librarian (ALA). Scheduled for Tuesday, October 9 at 2 p.m. Central. Register here!
  • Personal Gadgets and the Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 9 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Telling Your Story: Five Secrets for Successful Career Growth and Advancement, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Open Source Software for Libraries: How it Works; What it Can do for You, an ALA TechSource course. Scheduled from October 15 through November 9, cost = $175*, register here!
  • Developing Online Tutorials for Patron and Staff Instruction, an Infopeople Online class. Scheduled to begin October 16 and continue through November 12. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Incubate Leadership @ Your Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 at 1 p.m Central Time. Register here!
  • Make Way for Makerspaces in the Library, a PLA Public Libraries at Work webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 17 at 1 p.m Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, register here!
  • What's New in Audiobooks: Fall 2012, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for Thursday, October 23 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Let Them Eat Facts!: Leading Students to the Nonfiction Revolution, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for Thursday, October 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Freedom Rings in Philadelphia: Community Technology Adoption, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for Thursday, October 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Criminally Good: Cool Mysteries for Fall, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 30 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • The Power of Image: Presenting with the Brain in Mind, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, November 6 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Cloud Computing for Librarians: an  Introduction, an ALA TechSource webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 7 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
  • Teen Services Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to run from November 13 through December 17. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Energize Your Base: Tips and Tools to Raise Awarenes and Build Support for Library Services, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for November 14 at noon Central Time. Register here!
  • Communicating Through Infographics, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 14 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • How to Win Grants for Your Library, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 28 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!
  • Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 5 and December 12, cost = $85*, register here!
* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

October 05, 2012 in Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, Online classes, PLA, Webinar, WebJunction | Permalink | Comments (0)

Mobile, Books, Storytimes, Badgets, Makerspaces, and much more!

 Happy Monday Afternoon! I'm sorry for the extra long list here - that's what you get when I'm out of the office for a week - enjoy!

  • The Mobile Revolution and Libraries: An Overview, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Thursday, September 27 at 2 p.m Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • What's New in Series Nonfiction: Fall 2012, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 2 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • What's New for Storytimes, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 3 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Personal Gadgets and the Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 9 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Telling Your Story: Five Secrets for Successful Career Growth and Advancement, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 10 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
  • Building the Digital Branch: Designing Effective Library Websites, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled  for October 10 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
  • Getting Kids Hooked on Books, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for Thursday, October 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Serving Diverse Populations: a 2-day in-person Management Course offered by PLA and held at the Kent District Library in Grand Rapids. Scheduled for October 11 and 12, cost = $275 - $425*, register here!
  • Book as iPad App: Multimedia, Multi-Touch E-Books and their Future in Libraries, an ALA Editions eCourse. Scheduled to begin Monday, October 15 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
  • Makerspaces: a New Wave of Library Service, a FREE webinar series from ALA TechSource. Each webinar will feature a different library. October 15, November 19, December 3, and January 7 at 1 p.m. Central Time, Register here!
  • Surprising Reasons to Go Graphic, a FREE Booklist webinar. Scheduled for Tuesday, October 16 at 3:30 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Money Smart Week @ Your Library, a FREE informational webinar from ALA. Scheduled for Thursday, October 18 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Weeding for Your Library's Health, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to run from October 23 through November 19. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Open Access and Your Publications: What's Copyright Got to Do with it? an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for Wednesday, October 24 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
  • Rethinking Reference Collections, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to begin November 6 and continue through December 10. Cost = $150*, register herey!
  • Cloud Computing for Librarians: an Introduction, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 7 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
  • Using Social Media and Mobile Technology to Engage Teens, a 4-part ALA TechSource Workshop. Scheduled for November 12, 13, 14, and 15 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $250*, register here!
  • Tech Summit, an online event sponsored by Library Journal. Scheduled for November 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost $19.95 - $29.95*, register here!
* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

September 24, 2012 in ALA, Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, PLA, Technology, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

Sustainability, Books, Teens, Legal stuff, Collection Developmeng & More

 Here are this week's CE opportunities. There are a couple of free webinars tomorrow!

  • Exploring Sustainability Practices in Libraries, a FREE webinar from ALA. August 28 at 1-2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What's New for Fall 2012, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, August 28 at 11 a.m. Central Time. Register here!
  • Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, a four-week ALA eCourse starting September 4 and continuing through September 28. Cost = $175*, register here!
  • Keeping Romance New: Debut Authors and New Trends, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, September 11 at 1 p.m. Central time. Register here!
  • Beyond Books: Advanced Readers' Advisory, an Infopeople Online Course. September 11 - October 8. Cost = $150*, register here!
  • Teens, Tweens and Social Networking, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for September 13 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the progam to join.
  • Document Detective Work, an online course from UW Milwaukee SOIS. September 17 - October 26. Cost - $225*, register here.
  • Alternative Reads: Discovering and Sharing Great Indie Fiction Books with Your Patrons, a PLA webinar, scheduled for September 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, register here!
  • Exploring Access and Privacy Legal Issues for Archivists, Librarians, and Information Professionals, an online course from UW MIlwaukee SOIS. September 24 - November 2. Cost = $299*, register here!
  • Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management, an ALCTS online course, scheduled to begin October 1 and continue through October 26. Cost = $109 - $129*, register here!
  • Designing Marketing Materials Using Industry Standard Software (Adobe's Creative Suite), an online course from UW Milwaukee SOIS. November 11 - December 14. Cost = 249*, register here!
* SCLS Member public libraries may use CE Grant funds to attend.

August 27, 2012 in Books, Collection Development, Infopeople, PLA, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

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