Know More: Webinar

Library Advocacy Webinars

This week is Trustee Training Week (TTW) and two of the webinars relate directly to library advocacy. The first was on Monday, August 12, and was called Governing Libraries that Inspire Investment with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich presenting. I, and many of the attendees, found her presentation very inspirational and helpful. The recording and slides are available for you to watch at your convenience.

On Wednesday, August 14, Connie Meyer and Kathy Pletcher spoke about Effective Library Advocacy. I especially appreciated their summary of advocacy: all politics are local; ongoing relationships are best; be respectful of their interests & time; be appreciative of any support/time; be informative; be strategic and opportunistic; and (my favorite) be joyful about the library! You can watch the recording and see the slides and handouts anytime.

And, if you're in need of more advocacy information, check out this upcoming free webinar from EveryLibrary Institute. Reaching Across the Aisle for Library Funding and Other Initiatives will be held on August 29 from 1-2 p.m. Central Time and you can register here. This webinar will be presented by Patrick "PC" Sweeney, Political Director of the EveryLibrary Institute - and presenter at Trustee Training Week 2018 - and Pat Wagner, co-owner of Pattern Research, Inc., and presenter at Trustee Training Week 2019.

Pat is presenting Recruiting & Retaining Library Directors and Staff on Friday, August 16. You can find out about all the Wisconsin Trustee Training Week webinars along with the recordings of this year's webinars and all past ones on the TTW site.

August 15, 2019 in SCLS, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

Wisconsin Literacy's Plain Language Webinar

Every field is filled with jargon and acronyms and libraries are no different. ALA, PLA, ARSL, WLA, LD&L, WISL, ILL, and AC* are a few of the acronyms you likely read or hear about on a regular basis. In addition, we talk about topics cataloging, metadata, serials, and Dewey Decimal classification. Mostly these conversations are with other library practitioners so we have a mutual understanding of the language. Sometimes, though, we forget and use these and other words and acronyms in our conversations with our patrons, board members, and members of the community.

The upcoming webinar from Wisconsin Literacy, Plain Language, focuses on the fundamentals of plain language including the benefits of using it in the workplace. Several strategies for clear written communication including simplifying word choice, grammar tips, active vs. passive voice, and layout and design will be introduced. Participants will learn improved communication strategies that can be implemented immediately. Register here!

While the webinar will be recorded, the recording will only be available for one week. Plan accordingly.

This webinar is sponsored by IFLS, South Central, Southwest Wisconsin, Winding Rivers, Nicolet, Bridges, Arrowhead, Kenosha County, Lakeshores, Milwaukee County, and Monarch Library Systems.

*American Library Association, Public Library Association, Association for Rural and Small Libraries, Wisconsin Library Association, Library Development & Legislation committee, Wisconsin Small Libraries, Interlibrary Loan, and Administrative Council.

March 28, 2019 in Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

Email Overload & Productivity

Last fall, I read an article in Public Libraries about Efficient Librarianship by Douglas Crane. After I read the article, I went searching for more by Doug and found that he has a blog called Efficient Librarian. From there, I found a recording of a webinar called "Inbox Zero: Getting Out From Under the Email Avalanche" and I was hooked. While watching the webinar, I was going through my email folders and deleting old messages that I didn't need any longer. From there, I contacted Doug to see if he would be available to present a couple of webinar for us on email and productivity.

Happily, he was and his webinars are coming up on March 20 and 27. Doug Crane will be sharing his efficient librarian expertise with us in two webinars. Here are the details:

Overcoming the Email Avalanche: Three Steps to an Empty Inbox, March 20 from 10 - 11 a.m. Central Time. Register here!

Huge volumes of email are a fact of office life, yet it threatens to overwhelm our work. Is there a way to get email under control short of mass deleting your entire inbox? Yes there is! In this fun and engaging class, participants will learn how to:

- Clear out inbox backlog, no matter how large
- Identify different types of actionable email and respond accordingly
- Create an efficient organizational structure to their email client
- Reliably locate archived email
- Celebrate the joys of an empty inbox!

From Inbox to Completing: The Secrets to Successful Workflow, March 27 from 10 - 11 a.m. Central Time. Register here!

Is your inbox overflowing? Is your work spilling onto every available surface? Do you want to get more stuff done in less time while looking effortless in the process? In this energizing class, you will learn the best practices for workflow management based on an internationally recognized system. This includes discovering:

- The definitive five phases of workflow
- The key questions to ask about any item on your physical or virtual desk
- The role of functional folders for later action or reference
- The importance of a weekly review

Both webinars will be recorded if you're not able to join us live. Hope to see you at one or both webinars!

March 05, 2019 in SCLS, Webinar | Permalink | Comments (0)

October CE Opportunities

Here are your October CE opportunities - a little late. Happy learning and happy fall!

The Wyoming State Library compiles a list of FREE library relevant webinars. They collect way more webinars than I do in my monthly list so I'll be sharing their list with you regularly.

25 Free Tools for Librarians, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 1 - 28. Cost = $125*, register here!
Inside Interlibrary Loan: Basics for a New Millennium, a RUSA Online course scheduled for October 1 - October 29. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
Rethinking Social Media to Organize Information and Communities, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 1 - October 28. Cost = $175*, register here!
Dealing with Substance Abuse in the Library: A Guide to Helping Patrons and the Community, an ALA Online workshop scheduled for October 3 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $65*, register here!
Increasing Library Usage through Strategic Merchandising, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49, register here!
Online Privacy at Your Library, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 8 - November 18. Cost = $200*, register here!
Why Leadership Matters: A Guided Evaluation of Leadership Principles and Ideas for Directors, Staff, and Users, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 8 - November 18. Cost = $200*, register here!
Planning Programs and Services for Toddlers and Preschoolers, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 8 - November 4. Cost = $175*, register here!
Don't Solve Everything! Build a Problem-Solving Team Instead, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 11 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49, register here!
Creating Top Notch Service at Your Library, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 15 - November 18. Cost = $165*, register here!
Veteran Outreach and Support, an ASCLA webinar scheduled for October 16 at 12 noon Central Time. Cost = $45 - $65*, register here!
Serving People with Mental Health Challenges at Your Library, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for October 16 - November 12. Cost = $200*, register here!
Build a Great Team, an ALA online workshop scheduled for October 17 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $60*, register here!
Build Better Working Relationships at Your Library through Advanced Communication Skills, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49*, register here!
Coding Together, Learning Together: Starting a Coding Club at Your Library, an iSchool Online course scheduled for October 22 - November 18. Cost = $125*, register here!
Creating a Culture of Usability in Your Library, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 22 - November 18. Cost = $199*, register here!
Basic Reference Skills for Non-Reference Librarians, an ALA Online course scheduled for October 22 - November 18. Cost = $175, register here!
Library Services for People Living with Alzheimers, an ASGCLA online course scheduled for October 22 - November 16. Cost = $130* - $210*, register here!
What Libraries Can Learn from the National Rifle Association about Advocacy and Political Power, a LibraryWorks webinar scheduled for October 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $49, register here!
Building Great Programs for Seniors, an ALA online workshop scheduled for October 24 at 1:30 p.m. Cost = $60*, register here!
Build a Better World at Work and in Life with Kindness and Gratitude, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for October 24 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
Festivals and Fandoms for Everyone: Community Events at Your Library, an ALA online course scheduled for October 29 - November 18. Cost = $175*, register here!
Teen Tech Playground: Get Your Teens Tinkering, Gaming, and Podcasting, a Library Journal online class starting October 29. Cost = $199 - $289*, register here!
Book Tasting in the Library: a Recipe for Reading, a FREE Infopeople webinar scheduled for October 30 at 2 p.m. Central Time. Register here!
Designing Effective New Employee Orientations, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for October 30 - November 26. Cost = $200*, register here!
Library Grants 101, an Infopeople Online course scheduled for October 30 - November 26. Cost = $200*, register here!