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Books, Business Reference, Weeding, Social Media, Genealogy and More!

 Good Monday Afternoon! Here are this week's CE Opportunities for you.

Also, this week's Know More webinar is schedule for Friday, October 19 at 9 a.m. October's topic is Literary Awards from WLA. You can register here!

• Book Blitz Part II, a YALSA webinar. Scheduled for October 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $39-$49*, register here!
• Business Reference 101, a RUSA Online course. Scheduled for October 22 - November 16. Cost = $130-$210, register here!
• Weeding for Your Library's Health, an Infopeople Online course. Scheduled for October 23 - November 19. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Social Media in Reference, an ALA eCourse. Scheduled for October 29 - November 16. Cost = $175*, register here!
• Genealogy 101, a RUSA Online course. Scheduled for October 29 - December 1. Cost =
  $130-$210, register here!
• Teen Spaces on a Dime, a YALSA webinar. Scheduled for November 15 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $39-$49*, register here!
• Fundamentals of Collection Development & Management, an ALCTS Online course. Scheduled for November 19 - December 14. Cost = $109 - $129*, register here!

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

Careers, Books, Apps, RDA, Digitization, Social Media and Much more!

 can be found in this week's round-up of CE opportunities. Enjoy!

• Developing Your Plan for Successful Career Growth and Advancement, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, August 14 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the event to join.
• 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!
• Apps4Librarians: Become an Expert in Mobile Apps for iPhones, iPads and other iOS devices, an online course from GSLIS, scheduled to begin September 9 and continue through October 20. Cost = $275*, register here!
• RDA: What You Need to Know, an online course from UW SLIS, September 10 - October 19. Cost = $200*, register here!
• Digitization Projects for Libraries, an online course from UW SLIS, September 17 - November 11. Cost = $250*, register here!
• Customer Service Challenges: Dealing with Difficult Patron Behavior, an Infopeople online course, September 18 - October 15. Cost = $150*, register here!
• Energize your Social Media Strategy, an online course from UW SLIS, September 24 - October 22. Cost = $95*, register here!
• What's New in Children's Books?, an online course from UW SLIS, October 1 - October 29. Cost = $95*, register here!
• Navigating the Divide between Teens and Tweens, a YALSA online course, scheduled to begin October 1 and continue through October 29. Cost = $155 - $215*, register here!
• Improving Library Services for People with Disabilities, an ASCLA Online course, scheduled to begin October 1 and continue through October 28. Cost = $130 - $210*, register here!
• Book at iPad App: Multimedia, Multi-Touch e-Books and their Future in Libraries, an ALA eCourse, scheduled to begin on Monday, October 15 and continue for 4 weeks. Cost = $175*, register here!
• E-Books for Libraries, an online course from UW SLIS, October 15 - November 9. cost = $95*, register here!
• Introducing RDA, an ALA TechSource workshop, scheduled for October 17 at 1:30 p.m. Central Time. Cost = 60*, register here!
• Online Collaboration & Communication for Libraries, an online course from UW SLIS, October 22 - November 16. Cost = $95*, 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.

Volunteers, Bibliotherapy, ebooks, Teen lit, Photos, and R-Squared

 Here are this week's CE opportunities for you. Enjoy!

• Baby Boomer Volunteers for Libraries and Friends, a webcast series from ALTAFF, cost = $39-$149*, registration required. Webcasts are available 24/7 after registering.
• Healing Reads: Bibliotherapy for the 21st Century, a FREE Infopeople webinar,s cheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Public Librarian's Guide to E-Books: A PLA Webinar Series, scheduled for April 17, April 24, May 1 and May 8 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $99 - $129 for series. Individual webinars cost = $28 - $35*, registration required.
• Greening Your Library: Save Money and the Environment, an ALA Editions workshop scheduled for Wednesday, April 18 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $40*, registration required.
• Stretching Your Library's E-Books Budget, a PLA webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, registration required.
• Teen  Literature Update 2012, a FREE Infopeople webinar, scheduled for Thursday, April 26 at 2 p.m. Central Time. No advance registration required, simply visit this link on the day of the program to join.
• Preserving Your Personal Digital Photographs, a FREE ALCTS Webinar as part of Preservation Week 2012, scheduled for Thursday, April 26 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Book Blitz! 45 "must know" YA Titles in 60 minutes, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for May 17 at 1 p.m. Central Time. cost = $39 - $49*, registration required.
• R-Squared - The Risk & Reward Conference, an all new and unique conference opportunity for libraries, scheduled for September 9-11 in Telluride, Colorado. Registration costs = $495*. For more information and registration, please visit the R-Squared site. 

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

RA, Ebooks, Video, Mysteries, the Swarm and more!

 Happy Friday! Here are this week's CE Opportunities from around the country. Enjoy!

• Readers' Advisory 101, a RUSA Online class, scheduled to begin April 16 and continue through June 8. Cost = $130-210*, registration deadline April 12.
• E-Books 101: a Look at Devices, Platforms, and Training Ideas, a PLA webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 17 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $28 - $35*, registration required (deadline to register is April 13).
• You Ought to Be in Pictures: Bringing Streaming Video to Your Library, an ALCTS webinar, scheduled for April 18 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $39-49*, registration required.
• The Murderous Month of May: Hot Mysteries for Spring, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Exploring Sustainability Practices in Libraries, a FREE webinar from Going Green @ Your Library, scheduled for April 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Managing the Swarm: Teen Behavior in the Library and Strategies for Success, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for April 24 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $29-49*, registration required.
• Reference Interview 101, a RUSA Online course scheduled to begin April 30 and continue through June 8. Cost = $130 - $210*, registration required.
• Mobile Services: Augmented Realities, QR Codes, & Apps, a GSLIS Online course, scheduled to begin May 1 and continue through May 31. Cost = $250*, registration required. 
• Creative Writing Programs for Youth, a GSLIS Online course, scheduled to begin May 1 and continue through May 31. Cost = $250*, registration required. 
• Technology Grants for Libraries, a GSLIS Online  Course, scheduled to begin May 1 and continue through May 31. Cost = $250*, registration required.
• Practical Open Source Software for Libraries, an Infopeople Online course, scheduled to begin May 1 and continue through May 28. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Genealogy 101, a RUSA Online course, scheduled to begin May 14 and continue through June 15. Cost = $130 - $210*, registration required.
• Social Media Basics: Engaging Your Library Users, an ALA Editions online course, scheduled to begin May 21 and continue through June 15. Cost = $175*, registration required.
• Serving Blind and Visually Impaired Patrons at the Library, an ALA Editions workshop scheduled for Wednesday, June 13 from 1:30 - 3 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $45*, registration required. 
• Core Reference Fundamentals, an Infopeople Online Course, scheduled to begin May 8 and continue through June 18. Cost = $150*, registration required.

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

Nonfiction, Fossils, Cataloging, Books for Boys, Social Media, and more

 Here's this week's CE opportunities for you. Enjoy!

• The Scoop on Series Nonfiction: What's New for 2012, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tomorrow at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Fossils, Field Study & the Ocean Floor: How 100 Years of National Geographic Grants Changed Science, a FREE Booklist, webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Cataloging Three-Dimensional Objects and Kits with RDA, an ALCTS webinar, scheduled for March 28 at 1 p.m. Central Time. cost = $39 - $49*, registration required.
• You've got Male: Great New Books for Boys, a FREE Booklist webinar, scheduled for Tuesday, April 3 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• Social Media Marketing Series from UW Madison Continuing Studies, in person programs on April 12 and May 17, cost = $99 each or $360 for all four sessions*, registration required. 
• Managing the Swarm: Teen Behavior in the Library and Strategies for Success, a YALSA webinar, scheduled for April 19 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $29-49*, registration required.
• E-Government Resources: Connecting Library users to Services and Information, an Infopeople Online Course, scheduled to begin Tuesday, April 24 and continue through May 21. Cost = $150*, registration required.
• Boys & Girls at Risk: The Emerging Science of Gender Differences, Friday, June 15 at Madison Mariott West from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Cost = $159*, 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.

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.

YA titles, Printz Award, Cookbooks, QR Codes, Facebook, & Web Design

Here are some upcoming webinars and classes for your enjoyment!

• YA Fall Announcements, a FREE School Library Journal webinar on September 22 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required. 
• Secrets of the Seal: The Michael L. Printz Award, a YALSA Online Course beginning on October 3 and continuing through October 31. Cost = $135 - $195*, registration required.
• Food for Thought: New Cookbooks for the Library, a FREE Booklist webinar on October 4 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Registration required.
• What Is That Thing? Making QR Codes Work for Your Library, a YALSA webinar on October 20 at 1 p.m. Central Time. Cost = $29 - $49*, registration required. 
• Facebook in the Libraries: Enhancing Services and Engaging Users, an ALA TechSource with David Lee King on November 2 at 1:30 p.m. Cost = $50*, registration required.
• Web Design for Basics for Libraries, an ALA e-course with Diane Kovacs. Course begins November 7 and continues through December 16. Cost = $250*, registration required.

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