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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.

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.

Teen Lit, Mobile Services, E-Books, Time Management, Recess! and More

 Happy Friday Everyone - here are some interesting and exciting CE opportunities for you. I'm particulary interested in the Recess one :)

• Connecting Teens with the Best in New Teen Lit, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for February 11 - March 22. Cost = $175*, 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!
• Mobile Services: The Library in Your Pocket, a FREE streaming video broadcast from American Libraries is scheduled for February 14 at 1 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link at the date and time of the event to join.
• Integrating E-Books and E-Readers into Your Library, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for February 14 and 21 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, register here!
• Basic Budgeting for Public Libraries, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for February 18 - March 29. Cost = $175*, register here!
• The Game is Afoot: Spring Mystery Announcements, a FREE Library Journal webcast. Scheduled for February 19 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Using Technology for Time Management: Tools and Techniques for Library Staff and Teams, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for February 19 - March 18. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Building a Music Collection that Brings People to Your Library, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for February 20 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
• 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 on the day and time of the event to join.
• Personnel Management for Libraries, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for February 25 - March 29. Cost = $125*, register here!
• Balancing Collection Supply & Demand in Public Libraries, a FREE webcast from Library Journal and CollectionHQ. Scheduled for February 26 at noon Central time. Register here!
• How to be a Webinar Superstar! Tips for Running Effective Online Presentations, a PLA Webinar. Scheduled for February 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, registger here!
• Cultivating Service at Your Library, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for March 4 - April 2. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Don't Just Tell Me - Show Me: Using Pinterest and Tumblr in Libraries, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for March 4 - 17. Cost = $45*, 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!
• 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 on the day and time of the event to join.
• Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for March 14 and 21 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, register here!
• Mobile Apps for Libraries, a UW SLIS Online course. Scheduled for March 18 - April 12. Cost = $95*, register here!
• Signature Events for Small Libraries, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for March 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Books as iPad App: Multimedia, Multi-Touch E-Books and their Future in Libraries, an ALA Editions eCourse. Scheduled to begin April 1 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions eCourse. Scheduled to begin April 1 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Reel in Readers: Connecting Youth to Books through Video, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for April 3 - April 29. Cost = $150*, register here!

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

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.

LSSC Portfolio, Customer Service, eBooks, Youth Services, and much more

 Here are some webinars for the rest of December and into early 2013. Enjoy!

• Preparing a Portfolio, a FREE webinar from ALA's Library Support Staff Certification program. Scheduled for December 11 at 3 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Assessing Digital Literacy: Outcomes and Impact, a FREE ALA webinar. Scheduled for December 11 at 6 p.m. Central Time. RSVP here using Digital Literacy in the subject line.
• Basic Graphic Design for Library Staff, a FREE Infopeople webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, December 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
• What Would Walt Do?: Quality Customer Service for Libraries, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for December 12 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Hot eBook Devices for the Holidays, a FREE webinar from OverDrive. Scheduled for December 12 and 13 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Register for one program here!
• E-Book Action: Inform and Inspire Your Community, a FREE PLA webinar. Scheduled for December 18 at 12 noon Central Time. Register here!
• Modern Youth Services, a GSLIS Online class. Scheduled from January 3 - February 3, 2013. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Teen Lit Bootcamp: Nonfiction, a GSLIS Online class. Scheduled from January 3 - February 3, 2013. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Throw That Out!: Effective Collection Development and Weeding in a Digital Age, a GSLIS Online class. Scheduled from January 3 - February 3. Cost = $250*, register here!
• The Impact of an Ice Cream Sundae, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for January 15, 2013 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, 2013 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Communication is More Than Words, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled from February 12 through March 11, 2013. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Simply Irresistible: Storytimes for 2 and Under, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for February 15 - March 4, 2013. Cost = $150*, register here!
• CORE 2: Subject Area Mini-Courses, an Infopeople Online Course. These self-paced mini-courses start every Tuesday and cost $50*. Register here!

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

Presenting, Cloud computing, RDA, Disaster, Library 2017 and more!

 Good Friday afternoon! Here are some upcoming webinar and courses for you. I hope you find something to keep you energized through the end of the year!

• The Power of Image: Presenting with the Brain in Mind, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for November 6 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Cloud Computing for Librarians: an Introduction, an ALA TechSource webinar. Scheduled for November 7 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• RDA in 10 Easy Steps, an ALCTS webinar (first in a series of four) is scheduled for November 7 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $39* - $49* or $125* - $156* for entire series. Register here!
• The Elusive Library Non-User: How Can Libraries Find out What Non-Users Want?, a PLA webinar. Scheduled for Wednesday, Novebmer 7 at 1 p.m. Cental Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, register here!
• Planning for Disaster Webinar, a FREE webinar from Gaylord and Syracuse University. Scheduled for November 8 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Health Information 101, a RUSA Online course. Scheduled to run from November 12 - December 23. Cost = $150 - $230*, register here!
• FREE Webinar with Patrick Ness, a FREE Booklist presentation. Scheduled for November 13 at 1 p.m. Central Time. 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 & Tools to Raise Awareness and Build Support for Library Services, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for November 14 at noon Central time. Register here!
• Creating a Latino Friendly Library, an ASCLA webinar, scheduled for Thursday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40* - $65*, register here!
• Library 2017: Tech at Warp Speed, a FREE American Libraries (AL) Live webcast. Scheduled for November 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time. No need to register, simply visit this link at the day of the program to join.
• CORE Reference Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled to run from December 4, 2012 - January 21, 2013. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Outreach Programs in Rural Communnities: Simple Steps for Surprising Results, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for December 6 at 1 p.m. Central time. Regiser here!
• What Would Walt Do? Quality Customer Service for Libraries, a FREE WebJunction webinar. Scheduled for December 12 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• 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!
• Social Media Basics: Engaging Your Library Users, an ALA Editions online course. Scheduled to begin on January 7, 2013 and continue for four weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Introducing RDA, an ALA TechSource workshop. Scheduled for January 9, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
• Serving Spanish Speaking Populations: an Introduction, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for Wednesday, January 16 and 23, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $75*, register here!

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

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.

Careers, AV materials, RA, Children's Services, Digital Branch, and Leadership

 Here are the last week and a half's worth of CE opportunities - this will keep you busy through November!

• Engaging Your Whole Community: Principles and Practice to Influence Policy, a FREE WebJunction webinar. September 6 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Successful Librarians Share Their Stories of Career Growth and Advancement, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for September 6 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Fast Forward >> The Future of Audio Visual Materials, an online conference from Amigos Library Services. September 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Register here!
• Beyond Books: Advanced Readers' Advisory, an Infopeople Online course. September 11 - October 8. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Best Small Library in America 2012, a FREE WebJunction webinar. September 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Children's Services Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online course, September 25 - October 22. Cost = $150*, register here!
• ALSC Core Competencies: Serving Children with Distinction and Commitment, an ALSC online course, October 1 - November 9. Cost = $115 - $185*, registger here!
• The Caldecott Medal: Understanding Distinguished Art in Picture Books, an ALSC online course, October 1 - November 9. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Connecting with 'Tween Readers, an ALSC online course, October 1 - October 26. Cost = $115 - $185* register here!
• Out of this World Youth Programming, an ALSC online course, October 1 - November 9. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Series Programming for the Elementary School Age, an ALSC online course, October 1 - October 26. Cost = $115 - $185*, register here!
• Building the Digital Branch: Designing Effective Library Websites, an ALA TechSource webinar, scheduled for October 10 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, register here!
• Incubate Leadership @ Your Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar. October 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Freedom Rings in Philadelphia: Community Technology Adoption, a FREE Webjunction webinar. October 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Cloud Computing for Librarians: an Introduction, an ALA TechSource webinar. November 7 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!

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

Digital Library, Crafts, Books, Technology, TAG, Reference, Genealogy & More

 Here are this week's CE opportunities. Have a great weekend.

• Next Generation Digital Library, webinars offered during OverDrive Training Month, FREE, September 5 - 28. Register here!
• Get Crafty for Less, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for August 16 at 1 p.m. Central time. Cost = $29-$49*, register here!
• Back to School with Graphic Novels, a FREEBooklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, August 21 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Christian Fiction: Fall Book Buzz, a FREELibrary Journal webcast, scheduled for Thursday, August 23 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Telling the Library Story, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for August 23 at noon Central Time. Register here!
• Fall Mystery Announcements, a Libary JournalFREE webcast, scheduled for Thursday, August 30 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Engaging Your Whole Community: Principles and Practice to Influence Policy, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for September 6 at 1 p.m Central Time. Register here!
• The Accidental Public Library Technology Trainer, a PLA Onoine course, scheduled to begin on September 10 and continue through October 5. Cost = $129 - $179*, register here!
• A TAG Can Work for You, Too!, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for September 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $29-$49*, register here!
• Best Small Libary in America 2012, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for September 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
• Advanced Readers' Advisory, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin on September 11 and continue through October 8. Cost = $150*, register here!
• A More Effective Social Media Presence: Strategic Plannign & Project Management, an ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for September 12 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, register here!
• Health Information 101, a RUSA Online course, scheduled to begin September 17 and continue through October 28. Cost = $150-$230*, register here!
• Reference Interview 101, a RUSA Online course, scheduled to begin September 17 and continue through October 27. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Building the Digital Branch: Designing Effective Library Websites, an ALA TechSource workshop with David Lee King, scheduled for October 10 at 1:30 p.m. Central time. Cost = $50*, register here!
• Book Blitz 2: 45 Must Know YA Titles in 60 Minutes, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for October 18 at 1 p.m Central Time. Cost = $29-$49*, register here!
• Business Reference 101, a RUSA Online course, scheduled to begin October 22 and continue through November 16. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Genealogy 101, a RUSA Online course, scheduled to begin October 29 and continue through December 1. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Management Classes at UW Madison Continuing Studies, including classes on communication, employee relations, and presentation skills. Cost = $128* for most classes, more information, dates of courses, and registration here.

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

Fundraising, Tech, Teens, Books, and lots more!

Sorry for the really long list of CE opportunities. This is what happens when your email piles up for two weeks! I hope you find something in this list that intrigues you. Happy Learning!

• Gender & Generosity, an AFP educational workshop, scheduled for Tuesday, June 26 from 8:00 to 4:30 p.m. at UW Memorial Union in Madison. Cost = $60-$75* for full day or $40-$50 for half day. Registration required.
• ALA Annual Tech Wrap-Up 2012, a FREE ALA TechSource webinar, scheduled for Friday, June 29 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• GSLIS Summer Programs and Workshops, costs* and dates vary. See website for more information.
• Making the Match, a YALSA Online Course, scheduled for July 2 through August 13. Cost = $169 - $235*, registration required.
• Using WordPress to Build a Library Website, an ALA eCourse scheduled to begin on Monday, July 2 and continue through August 10. Cost = $250*, registration required.
• iPads, Tablets, and Gadgets in the Library: Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation, an ALA eCourse scheduled to begin on Monday, July 2 and continue for six weeks. Cost = $250*, registration required.
• Nancy Pearl Presents Book Lust Rediscoveries, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, July 10 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• Identifying and Acquiring New Skills: The Key to Career Growth and Advancement, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, July 10 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required. Simply visit this link on the day of the program to join. 
• Grant Writing for Libraries Serving Children, a FREE WebJunction/OCLC webinar, scheduled for July 11 at noon Central Time. Registration required.
• Screentastic! Using Screencasting as a Reference and Customer Service Tool, a PLA webinar, scheduled for July 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, registration required. 
• Hack Your Career: Dream Job FTW!, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, July 18 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required. Simply visit this link on the dayof the event to join in the program.
• Emerging Technologies: Tips and Strategies for Success in Libraries, a FREE Carterette Series webinar, scheduled for July 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Regisration required. 
• Designing Vibrant Libraries: Using our Strengths to Create the Libraries of the Future, a FREE Carterette Series webinar, scheduled for July 18 at 2:15 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Talking Sex and Sexuality with Teens, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for July 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $29-$49*, registration required.
• Bridging the Digital Divide with Mobile Services, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for July 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Get Crafty for Less, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for August 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = 29-$39*, registration required.
• Librarians are Wikipedians Too, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for August 2 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Google Apps and Open Office: Easy Alternatives to Expensive Software, an ALA eCourse, scheduled to begin Monday, August 6 and continue for two weeks. Cost = $125*, registration required. 
• Implementing Grassroots Library Advocacy, an ALA Editions workshop, scheduled for Thursday, August 16 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $45*, registration required.
• PLA Results Bootcamp: An Immersion Program, scheduled for August 21 - 25 at the Nashville Public Library in Nashville, Tennessee. Cost = $795-$995*, apply now to attend (deadline is June 29).
• Telling the Library Story, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for August 23 at noon Central Time. Registration required. 

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