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Reference, Facilitation, Learning, Marilyn Johnson, Pinterest, and much more

 Here are this week's CE Opportunities. Enjoy!

• CORE Reference Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin May 8 and continue through June 18. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Being an Effective Facilitator, an ASCLA webinar, scheduled for May 9 from 2-3:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40 - $65*, registration required.
• Engaging Communities through Controversy, a FREE webinar from ALA, is scheduled for Thursday, May 10 at 1 p.m. Registration required.
• Empowering Diverse Voices, a FREE webinar from ALA, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15 at 3 p.m. Registration required.
• Libraries and the Era of the Learner: a Vision for the Future, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for May 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Tantor Webinar with Author Marilyn Johnson, (author of This Book is Overdue) a FREE webinar from Tantor audio, scheduled for May 18 from 12 to 12:30 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• Interest in Pinterest? a webinar from the Ohio Library Council, is scheduled for May 22 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40*, registration required.
• Basic Computer Training Curriculum for Adults Using Windows 7, a FREE webinar from Microsoft about the MY PC Series, scheduled for May 22 and 23. Registration required.
• Marketing Your Library Services using Social Networking Tools, an online workshop from Lyrasis scheduled for Tuesday, May 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Central Time. Cost = $210*, registration required.
• Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Your Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for May 31 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• Best Kept Secret: Marketing the Small & Rural Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for June 7 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• "That's Not What I Said!": Foundations of Interpersonal Communication, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for June 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• iPads, Tablets, and Gadgets in the Library: Planning, Budgeting, and Implementation, an ALA Editions eCourse, scheduled to begin July 2 and continue through August 10. Cost = $250*, registration required. 
• ALSC Summer Online Courses, including Caldecott Medal, Tween Readers, Graphic Novels, and more. Check their website for more information including course fees.
• How to Enhance Library Instruction with Mobile Devices, an ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, July 11 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, registration required. 

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

Change, Leadership, Book Discussions, Connections, Technology and more.

 Here are this week's CE opportunities. Enjoy!

• Libraries & Change: Skills for Successful Change Management with George Needham, an Infopeople online course, scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 3 and continue through April 30. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Skills for the Everyday Leader, a FREE WEbJunction webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, April 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Adult Book Discussions, a UW SLIS Continuing Education online course, scheduled to begin April 9 and continue through May 4. Cost = $95*, registration required.
• Virtual Connections, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• What's New in Children's Reference, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Thursday, April 19 at 11 a.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Leveraging Technology to Support Early Literacy in the Library, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Social Networking for Genealogists, a FREE webinar from the South Carolina State Library, scheduled for Wednesday, April 25 at 9 a.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Creating a Dynamic Facebook Page, a UW SLIS Continuing Education online course, scheduled to begin May 14 and continue through May 25. Cost = $45*, registration required.
• Libraries and the Era of the Learner: A Vision for the Future, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for May 16 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Drupal Basics: What Drupal Can Do for Your Library, an ALA TechSource workshop scheduled for Wednesday, May 30 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, regisrationlal required.
• Understanding Compassion Fatigue in Your Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for May 31 at 1 p.m. Central time. Registration required.
• WordPress Basics: What WordPress Can Do for Your Library, an ALA TechSource workshop scheduled for Thursday, June 14 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $55*, registration required.

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

Readers' Advisory, Programming, Leadership, Cataloging, and Gadgets

 Here are the CE opportunities that I came across this week. Enjoy!

• Beyond Books: Advanced Readers' Advisory, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin March 13 and continue through April 9. Cost = $150*, registration required. 
• Adult Programs on a $0 Budget, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• April Workshops from Simmons GSLIS Continuing Education, see website for individual course details.
• Skills for the Everyday Leader, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, April 4 at 1 p.m Central Time. Registration required. 
• Virtual Connections, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 10 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• Moving Difficult Conversations Toward Positive Outcomes: Coping with Challenges in the LIbrary Workplace, a FREE webinar from ALA, scheduled for Wednesday, April 11 at noon Central Time. Registration required.
• Basic Cataloging and Classification, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 17 and continue through May 14. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Hiring, Training, and Supervising Shelvers, a three-part ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 16 and 23. Cost = $90*, registration required.
• Gadgets in the Library: a Practical Guide to Personal Electronics for Librarians, an ALA TechSource workshop scheduled for Thursday, May 10 and May 17 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central time. Cost = $85*, registration required. 

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

Programming, Teens & Technology, Books, Reference & more Programming

Happy Thursday! More CE Opportunities for you!

• Power Programming, a YALSA e-course, scheduled to begin Monday, February 6 and continue through March 5. Cost = $135-$195*, registration required. 
• Connect, Create, Collaborate: Supporting Teen Needs with Technology, a YALSA e-course, scheduled to begin Monday, February 6 and continue through March 19. Cost = $149 - $215*, registration required.
• Youth Media Activities in Your Community: Teaching Digital Natives, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, February 8 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link the day of the program to join in.
• Books for Youth Alert: New Titles for 2012, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, February 21 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Turning the Page 2.0, a FREE online Advocacy training course from PLA, begins the week of March 19 and continues through April 23. The course meets online over the course of six weeks. Cost = FREE, registration required. 
• Rethinking Reference Collections, an Infopeople Online Course, scheduled to begin March 20 and continue through April 16, 2012. Cos = $150*, registration required. 
• Adult Programs on a $0 Budget, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for March 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Creating Presentations that Don't Put People to Sleep, an ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for Thursday, March 29 at 1:30 p.m Central Time. Cost = 50*, registration required.

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

Tech, Children's Lit, Digital Collections, & more tech!

More conferences and programs for your enjoyment!

• ALA Midwinter Tech Wrap-up, a FREE webinar, scheduled for Monday, January 30th at noon Central Time. Registration required.
• Handheld Librarian VI Online Conference scheduled for February 1 and 2. Cost = $65-$175 (individual - Site License), regisration required.
• Children's Literature Update 2012, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Thrusday, February 2 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance regisration required. Simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Storing and Managing Digital Collections, a FREE Infopeople webinar, with Jacob Nadal presenting. This webinar is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance regisration required. Simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Libraries, We Mean Business: Best Ideas from LJ's Best Business Books of the Year, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for Thursday, February 16 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance regisration required. Simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Every Child Ready to Read: New Conversations on research, relationships and partnerships, a PLA webinar scheduled for February 16 at 11 a.m. Central Time, March 8 at 11 a.m. Central Time, OR April 12 at 6 p.m. Central Time (register for only one session). Cost = $45-$55*, regisration required. 
• What We can Learn from Theater, Retail, Museums, and the Container Store, a PLA webinar, scheduled for Thursday, February 23 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 -$31.50*, registration required.
• It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, March 6 at noon, Central Time. Registration required.
• Integrating iPads and Tablet Computers into Library Services, an ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for Thursday, March 8 and March 15 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $85*, registration required. 

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

Analytics, Intellectual Freedom, Media Lab, Reference, Apps, and More

 Here's the first round-up of webinars and courses for 2012. Here's to a great year of learning!

• Web Analytics for Librarians: Informing Decisions Through Web User Data, an ALA TechSource workshop with Sara Houghton and Paul Signorelli. Thursdays, January 12 and January 26 from 1 - 2:30 p.m. Cental Time. Cost = $85*, registration required.
• Intellectual Freedom: Basic Training for New Staff & a Refresher for the rest of us, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Thursday, January 12 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance regisration required. Simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Creating a Digital Media Lab at Your Library, a PLA webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, January 25 at 1 p.m. Central Time. cost = $28 - $35, registration required.
• Connecting with Struggling Readers, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, January 31 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Reference through Social Media: Developing Standards, Guidelines, and Policies, an ALA EeCourse scheduled to start Monday, February 6 and continue for three weeks. Cost = $175*, registration required.
• Rethinking Library Instruction: Libraries as Social Learning Centers, an ALA eCourse scheduled to start Monday, February 6 and continue for four weeks. Cost = $175*, registration required.
• Fundraising for Your Library: Generating New Revenues in Challenging Economic Times, an Infopeople online course. Scheduled to begin on Tuesday,  February 7 and continue through March 6. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Cloud Computing 101, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Thursday, February 9 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Using Drupal to Build Library Websites, an ALA eCourse, scheduled to begin February 6 and continue for 6 weeks. Cost = $250*, registration required.
• There's an App for That: Libraries and Mobile Applications, an Infopeople Online Course, scheduled to begin Tuesday, February 14 and continue through March 12, 2012. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Twitter for Job Seekers: Tips for Helping Your Library's Job-seeking Patrons, a FREE WebJunction Webinar, scheduled for Thursday, February 23 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.

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

Retirement, Rural Libraries, Graphic Novels, Screencasting & More

 More webinars and classes for you! Have a wonderful weekend

• What Will Happen When I'm Gone: Ensuring Knowledge Transfer to Your Successor, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for Tuesday, December 13 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link the day of the event to join.
• Small but Powerful Guide to Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Graphic Novels and Tween Readers, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for Thursday, December 15 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $29-49*, registration required.
• Introduction to Screencasting for Online Tutorials & Reference, a RUSA webinar, is scheduled for Friday, December 16 from 1-2:30 Central Time. Cost = $40-65* registration required (and closes on December 14)
• Data Visualization for Advocacy, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for Tuesday, December 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Journey into the Darkness: Summer Reading Programs, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $39-49*, registration required.
• Organizational Storytelling for Librarians: Using Stories for Leadership, Community, and Advocacy, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for Tuesday, January 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration Required.
• Fundraising for Your Library: Generating New Revenues in Challenging Economic Times, an Infopeople online course scheduled to begin February 7 and continue through March 6. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Using WordPress to Build Library Websites, an ALA Editions ecourse starting January 16 and continuing through February 24, 2012. Cost = $250*, registration required.
• Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies & Procedures for Libraries, a FREE WebJunction webinar scheduled for Tuesday, January 31 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Reference Through Social Media: Developing Standards, Guidelines & Policies, an ALA Editions ecourse starting February 6 and continuing through February 24, 2012. Cost = $175*, registration required.

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

Mobile, LE@D Online Free Courses, Digital Books & Rural Libraries

 More webinars and classes for you!

• Maximizing the Mobile Opportunity, a FREE webcast sponsored by TechLogic, Boopsie, and Library Journal, scheduled for tomorrow, November 16 at 11 a.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• LE@D Online offers a free course during November. See this link for more information. LE@D Online include courses including Cataloging, Fundraising, Strategic Planning and more. Contact Jean if you have any questions.
• A Page Turner: Gale's All-New Digital Book Experience, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, November 29 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• A Small but Powerful Webinar for Winning Big Support for Your Rural Library, a FREE WebJunction webinar, scheduled for Wednesday, December 14 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.

 

Gadgets, Books, Windows 7, Succession, Rural Libraries, Customer Service & More

Here are some upcoming programs for November, December and beyond. Enjoy!

• "Wow, That's Cool! What is it?" a FREE webinar from WebJunction on Thursday, November 10 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• 10th Annual International Children's & Young Adult Literature Celebration, a Wisconsin International Outreach Consortium event scheduled for Saturday, November 19 from 8:30 to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Union on the UW Madison Campus. Cost = $80*, registration by November 14 required.
• Free Windows 7 Curriculum: Basic Computer Training at Your Library, a FREE webinar from WebJunction on Tuesday, December 6 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• When the Clock Strikes 50: Planning for Your Retirement, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for Tuesday, December 6 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required. Simply visit this link the day of the program to join.
• What Will Happen When I'm Gone? a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for Tuesday, December 13 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required. Simply visit this link the day of the program to join.
• A Small but Powerful Webinar for Winning Big support for Your Rural Library, a FREE WebJunction Webinar on Wednesday, December 14 at 1 p.m. Central time. Registration required.
• Fully Engaged Customer Service at Your Library, a PLA webinar, on Wednesday, November 30 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28-$35*, registration required.
• Be a Great Boss, an ALA editions series of workshops scheduled for January 5, January 26, February 23 and March 22, 2012. All sessions are from 3-4 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $185* registration required.
• Using WordPress to Build Library Websites, an ALA facilitated e-course beginning January 16, 2012 and continuing through February 24, 2012. Cost = $250*, registration required.
• Spring 2012 Online Classes from UW Madison - SLIS Continuing Education, cost* and dates vary. 
• Upcoming Classes from Simmons GSLIS Continuing Education, cost* and dates vary.

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

Virtual conference, Bridges, Facebook, Graphics, Programming, and Much More

 Hope to see many of you at WLA next week!

• Library 2.011 Worldwide Virtual Conference, a FREE round the clock conference, scheduled from November 2 through 4th. If you aren't heading to WLA, check this out!
• Building Bridges #1: Principles of Advocacy, the first in the Building Bridges Speakers Series, four FREE webinars from OCLC. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 at 1 p.m. Central time. Registration required.
• Facebook in the Library: Enhancing Services and Engaging Users, an ALA TechSource workshpo with David Lee King. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 2 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $50*, registration required.
• Digital Graphics - Yours, Mine, and Ours: a guide to their legal use, a FREE Infopeople webinar with Mary Minow. Scheduled for Thursday, November 3 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Programming with the Charter for Compassion, a FREE webinar from the ALa Public Programs office. Scheduled for Thursday, November 3 at noon Central Time. Registrationlpub required.
• Web Design Basics for Librarians, an ALA Facilitated eCourse with Diane Kovacs. The course begins on November 7 and continues through December 16th. Cost = 250*, registration required.
• Collaborating with Teens to Build Better Library Programs, an ALA Editions workshop. Scheduled for Thursday, November 10 and 17 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = 85*, registration required.
• Launching your Star Potential: Leadership for Today's Libraries, an ALCTS Virtual Midwinter Symposium. The symposium will consist of five one-hour webinars held over a five day period from January 9 - 13, 2012 at 1 p.m. Central Time. cost = $39 - $49 each or $156 - $196 for series*, registration required.

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