15 Free Live Webinars for Librarians in February



On 2/8/13 2:22 PM, "Sheri" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

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>February 8th, 2013
>by Ellyssa Kroski <http://oedb.org/blogs/ilibrarian/about/>
>There are a lot of free educational opportunities for librarians coming
>up this month. Here¹s a list of just the live events happening in
>February:
>
>1. Wednesday, February 13, 2013
>12pm ­ 1pm EST
>Managing for People Who Hate Managing
><http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Managing-for-People-Who-Hate-Mana
>ging.aspx> (American Management Association)
>Nobody prepared you for having to deal with emotions and conflicts and
>personalities, all while trying to meet ever-greater goals and more
>pressing deadlines. Drawing on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator®, Devora
>Zack explains that personality-wise and management-wise, we¹re either
>thinkers or feelers. Basically, thinkers lead with their heads and
>feelers lead with their hearts. Working with‹rather than fighting
>against‹your strengths is key to understanding not only how you make
>decisions and manage but also how people react to your decisions and
>respond to you.
>

>2. Wednesday, February 13, 2013
>1:00pm ­ 2:00pm EST
>Engaging Audiences with Data Visualization: Communicating your research,
>data, and findings to people outside your field
><http://oreillynet.com/pub/e/2584> (O¹Reilly)
>Engaging non-expert audiences is essential to communicating the value of
>one¹s data and research. Fortunately, we can draw on principles and
>practices for engagement from the fields of graphic design, interaction
>design, and (data) journalism. Join us for a hands-on webcast presented
>by Scott Murray author of Interactive Data Visualization for the Web, as
>he guides you through the framework of three avenues of engagement:
>aesthetic, narrative, and interactive.
>

>3. Wednesday, February 13, 2013
>1:00pm ­ 2:00pm EST
>How Libraries can meet the Evolving Needs of Patrons in the Digital Age
><http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_can_meet_the_Evol
>ving_Needs_of_Patrons_in_Digital_Age.html> (WebJunction)
>Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Research Center¹s Internet & American
>Life Project, will be joined by digital and library experts to discuss
>the findings of the Project¹s most recent report, Library Services in the
>Digital Age, which asked a representative sample of Americans what types
>of services they value in their library and what types of services they
>would like to see their library start to offer. These findings are
>critical to informing the conversation on how to advance change in
>libraries in order to keep them relevant and responsive to communities in
>our increasingly digital age.
>

>4. Wednesday, February 13, 2013
>2:00pm ­ 3:00pm EST
>Building a Research Commons in a University Library: Connecting Scholars
>with Technology, Expertise, and Each Other
><http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Web
>inars%20> (Georgia Library Association)
>Emory¹s Robert W. Woodruff Library opened the Research Commons in the
>Fall of 2011. The 5,000 square foot space is dedicated to graduate
>students and faculty who are engaged in collaborative scholarly work
>which takes advantage of digital technology. This presentation will focus
>on the mission, the space, and the way the Research Commons takes
>advantage of its place in the library: the Research Commons provides
>neutral space where interdisciplinary groups of scholars can work
>collaboratively.
>

>5. Wednesday, February 13, 2013
>3:00pm -4:00pm EST
>What Your Tech Wants You to Know
><http://infopeople.org/training/what-your-tech-wants-you-know>(InfoPeople)
>No, your library¹s tech staff doesn¹t hate you. Or try to confuse you on
>purpose. They even speak the same language as you do! Yet, often,
>conflict arises between tech and other library staff. Everyone gets
>frustrated, and issues don¹t get solved as quickly as everyone would
>like. Discover what you can do to make communication easier and make
>problem resolutions happen faster. Learn how to approach troubleshooting
>like your tech does, and even some basic things you can do on your own.
>

>6. Wednesday, February 13, 2013
>3:15pm -4:15pm EST
>Designing Interactive Library Spaces
><http://gla.georgialibraries.org/mediawiki/index.php/Carterette_Series_Web
>inars>(Georgia Library Association)
>Through this webinar, Dave Hesse and Brian Pichman of the Evolve Project
>will discuss the importance of redesigning library spaces to make them
>more interactive and collaborative. The Evolve Project is a collaborative
>platform that aims to change the way people see libraries through the
>injection of technology that fosters collaboration and exploration,
>including laser tag, Sphero Balls, Sifteo Cubes, interactive Legos, and
>so much more!
>

>7. Thursday, February 14, 2013
>2:00pm -3:00pm EST
>Mobile Services: The Library in Your Pocket
><http://americanlibrarieslive.org/> (American Libraries)
>We¹re very excited about the next episode of American Libraries Live,
>Mobile Services: The Library in Your Pocket, which will take place on
>Thursday, February 14th at 2pm Eastern. Jason Griffey will return to run
>another engaging, fantastic interactive discussion with another great
>panel. Jason will be joined next week by Maurice Coleman and Robin
>Hastings.
>

>8. Thursday, February 14, 2013
>2:00pm ­ 3:00pm ET
>Are Books Your Brand? How Libraries Can Stay Relevant to Readers
><http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=580928&s=1&k=AC259BD694EDCD7A571A92270BDAD082&p
>artnerref=ljwebcollectionhq02262013>(Library Journal)
>The core mission of libraries ­ providing books for readers ­ is as
>relevant today as it was years ago. In fact, it¹s what people
>overwhelmingly identify as THE reason for libraries. Formats might
>change, and library patrons might only visit the library virtually, but
>the library is still the place where readers go to find books. Libraries
>should embrace this role in their communities ­ and become ³Centers for
>Readers.² But how? Join us for a free webinar with several librarians who
>are keeping readers at the forefront of the library mission.
>

>9. Thursday, February 14, 2013
>2:00pm -3:00pm EST
>Top 10 Trends and Cool Tools in Social Media
><https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/etc-cop>(eXtension ­ Entrepreneurs
>and Their Communities)
>Julie Fox, Ohio State Extension, joins us again this year for a popular
>session on what¹s new in social media. This fast moving session goes
>beyond the latest statistics to demonstrate what¹s working and show you
>how to benefit from the latest social media trends and tools. No
>pre-registration is required. About 10 minutes prior to the start time
>simply go the Adobe Connect Pro meeting room (the link above). Use the
>³Enter as Guest² option to join the conference.
>

>10. Wednesday, February 20, 2013
>11:00am -Noon EST
>Digital Preservation, Part 2: Storage and Protection
><http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventshow.asp?ProgID=11947>
>(Nebraska Library Commission)
>Digital Preservation is the focus of a three-part webinar series that
>will help you preserve your digital content. This session features
>Storage and Protect Modules: From metadata to the Cloud, learn how proper
>storage for digital content will preserve it well into the future. Plus,
>should disaster strike, is your digital content protected? Backing up
>your data may not be enough. Learn how to identify potential risks and
>how to develop policies to protect your digital content. Part 3, Manage
>and Provide will be webcast on March 6.
>

>11. Tuesday, February 26, 2013
>1:00pm ­ 2:00pm ET
>Balancing Collection Supply and Demand in Public Libraries: How Using
>Evidence Can Help Serve Patrons Better
><http://w.on24.com/r.htm?e=580928&s=1&k=AC259BD694EDCD7A571A92270BDAD082&p
>artnerref=ljwebcollectionhq02262013>(Library Journal)
>In today¹s climate, public libraries are becoming increasingly
>accountable for purchasing decisions and optimizing the performance of
>their collection. The harsh reality is that many of those libraries lack
>the tools and analysis required to make validated selection choices and
>collection development decisions can often be a Œshot in the dark¹. This
>webcast will include the personal accounts from 3 expert panelists of
>using evidence from collectionHQ to balance supply with demand at their
>institution and how they have been able to enhance the performance of
>their collection as a result. From a strategic to operational level,
>attendees will learn how collectionHQ can help their library to make
>informed purchasing decisions and monitor circulation with the aim of
>transferring seldom-used materials to those locations of increased demand.
>

>12. Tuesday, February 26, 2013
>3:00pm ­ 4:00pm EST
>Digital Preservation for the Rest of Us: What¹s in it for Librarians and
>Library Users  
><http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/about-slis/colloquia/Spring%202013%20>(San Jose
>State University)
>Digital preservation is a ³must-have² function for every library who
>purchases digital content. A digital preservation system extends the
>model of print journals and books on the shelf to digital media. The key
>is ensuring that you buy perpetual access to your content, and that your
>content providers support the digital preservation system that you
>choose. This talk introduces you to digital preservation systems,
>discusses preservation strategies and pitfalls, and shows you how to give
>library users access to preserved content.
>

>13. Tuesday, February 26, 2013
>6:00pm -7:00pm EST
>Frankenbooks ­ Understanding the eBook Opportunity
><http://metro.org/events/288/> (Metropolitan New York Library Council)
>Do ebooks change everything or are they just the same as print? Not by a
>long shot. What are the opportunities and what enhancements might we
>expect? Is this the final straw for libraries or the biggest opportunity
>since the web? Framing the ebook opportunity is one of the bigger
>challenges facing libraries of all types today. What is the future of the
>directory or reference book? Whither encyclopedia? What about textbooks?
>Is fiction different than non-fiction? What do we do about devices, apps,
>and more? What is the role for print? What will collections look like?
>This interactive webinar, led by Stephen Abram, will seek to build
>insight and understanding of the ebook opportunity.
>

>14. Wednesday, February 27, 2013
>1:00pm -2:00pm EST
>The Future of Online Learning: a changing landscape
><http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Future_of_Online_Learning.h
>tml> (WebJunction)
>As a leader in online learning for ten years, WebJunction has watched the
>practice evolve from the earliest webinars to the latest in social media
>tools. We know it has enriched lifelong learning opportunities, yet we
>also know the possibilities are still expanding. Join us as we explore
>what education innovators are doing to increase engagement through
>learner-centered discovery, flipped classrooms, and enhanced online
>learning.
>

>15. Thursday, February 28, 2013
>9:45am ­ 6:00pm EST
>Big Talk From Small Libraries 2013
><http://nlcblogs.nebraska.gov/bigtalk/registration/>(Nebraska Library
>Commission)
>This free one-day online conference is aimed at librarians from small
>libraries; the smaller the better. Each of our speakers will be from a
>small library or directly works with small libraries. Topics will range
>from technology (new tech and old tech) to programming to new roles for
>the library. Come for the programs on what you¹re dealing with now, or
>maybe try something new. Everyone is welcome to register and attend,
>regardless of how big or small their library is, but if your library
>serves a few thousand people, or a few hundred, this is the day for you.
>Programs Include:I¹m Gonna Make You Famous: Raising Awareness and
>Building Community on a Three-Inch Screen
>A Community Working Together
>Using Social Media in a Small Library
>Reaching New Readers Through Writing
>Manor Ink: Library-based, Youth-led News
>Yoga @ The Library
>Kitchen Creations at the Library
>A Destination Library on a Dime
>Oldies Night @ the Library
>Circulating Electronics: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly
>Programming on a Shoestring Budget
>Small Information Campaign Gets Big Numbers at the Polls
>
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