Listed below are FREE programs The Accessible Technology Coalition, American Management Association, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Education Week, Georgia Library Association, Grantspace, Infopeople, Insync Training, Library Journal, Montana State Library, National Library of Medicine, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars, Pro Bono Net, School Library Journal, TechSoup, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, TL Virtual Cafe, VolunteerMatch, WebJunction and more.
November 1 (11-1)
ILEAD USA National Day of Application (Illinois State Library)
Join us to learn more about the application process for the ILEAD USA program. For more information and to register visit: http://bit.ly/V5Mryg
November 1 (1-2 pm)
Developing Legal Aid-Library Collaborations: Models and Replication Resources (Pro Bono Net)
Our final webinar in the series will highlight innovative, technology-enabled collaborations between legal aid programs and public and public law libraries in their communities to connect people with legal information. Panelists from legal aid programs and libraries in several states will discuss why and how they forged these partnerships and how they work. We will also provide nuts and bolts resources to replicate these and similar partnerships in other communities, and potential funding opportunities to seed them. We will also discuss opportunities for library involvement in project advisory groups and state commissions. For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/236132246
November 1 (2-3 pm)
Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Grantspace)
A successful nonprofit organization has diversified funding streams. If your organization has never developed a fundraising plan or calendar, this session is for you. It provides an overview of the process of strategically thinking through the components of a fundraising plan. You’ll learn how to: Conduct an assets inventory, Develop a case statement, Identify funding partners, and Prepare a fundraising plan and calendar. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/SeLDTc
November 1 (2-3 pm)
Windows 8 for Nonprofits & Libraries (TechSoup)
Interested in discovering more about Windows 8, Microsoft’s new operating system? Join us on Thursday, November 1 at 11 a.m. Pacific time for a webinar designed to help nonprofits and libraries learn more! Todd Rutherford, who is a Microsoft Senior Product Marketing Manager for Windows, will provide an overview of Windows 8. Through a live demonstration, you’ll find out what’s new, what’s different, and what’s the same. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/V5kxm6
November 2 (11 am-12 pm)
Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Evernote (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It’s really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/SaprIW
Free Webinars for November (Week of November 5th) [KASC 10.30.12]
Listed below are FREE programs The Accessible Technology Coalition, American Management Association, Booklist, Colorado State Library, Education Week, Georgia Library Association, Grantspace, Infopeople, Insync Training, Library Journal, Montana State Library, National Library of Medicine, Nebraska Library Commission, Nonprofit Webinars, Pro Bono Net, School Library Journal, TechSoup, Texas State Library and Archives Commission, TL Virtual Cafe, VolunteerMatch, and WebJunction will be
November 5 (8-9 pm)
Gamification for the EPIC WIN! (Teacher-Librarian Virtual Cafe)
Why gaming works, reframing instruction using game theory, and the most epic book club EVER. No gaming experience necessary. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://tlvirtualcafe.wikispaces.com/home
November 6 (2-3 pm)
Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook (VolunteerMatch)
When was the last time you reviewed your Volunteer Handbook or Policies and Procedures Manual? It’s probably been too long. Learn how to create a living document that can help both paid and volunteer staff be better informed and know what is expected of them. A good Volunteer Handbook can also help you better identify and deal with challenging volunteers. Whether you’re just starting to create a Handbook or if you’re looking for best practices on information to include, this webinar will evaluate the Handbook you have and help you create a stronger framework for your volunteer engagement program. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/QaowL8
November 6 (2-3 pm)
New Nonfiction for Students (Booklist)
Join Booklist for a free, hour-long presentation featuring new products relevant to the needs of today’s students. Representatives from Britannica, DK Publishing, Grey House Publishing, Scholastic Library Publishing, and World Book will show off their new Fall nonfiction and reference titles for students in Kindergarten through High School. Booklist Reference and Collection Management editor Rebecca Vnuk moderates. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/TsvJXQ
November 6 (2-3 pm)
The Power of Image: presenting with the brain in mind (WebJunction)
The human brain is wired to respond to images. Scientific studies of the brain are providing powerful insights for designing and delivering presentations that grab the attention of the learner. Once you understand the key concepts of strong visual communication, you can get unstuck from the stale text-and-bullet format of presentation. You don’t need to be a designer to learn some simple tips and tricks that will punch up your presentations and wake up your audience. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/Rr5twg
November 6 (3-4 pm)
Cool New Productivity Tech Tools (Insync Training)
Join us for a tour of some old-time favorite and new tools useful for getting things done, from managing tasks to curating useful resources to planning travel. Content focuses on social media and other online tools. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/TSdffD
November 6 (6-7 pm)
Unusual iPad Apps for Communication (Accessible Technology Coalition)
Join the Accessible Technology Coalition to learn about several iPad Apps that can be used to communicate with special needs patrons. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/Sas25E
November 7 (11 am-12 pm)
Nancy Drew & Friends; Or, the Case of the Neglected Books: The History (& Importance) of Youth Series Books (Nebraska Library Commission)
With the proliferation of series books for children and young adults today it might come as a surprise to many librarians that for many years series books occupied a dark corner of librarianship–the books were deemed unacceptable forms of reading material and were often ignored for purchase despite their popularity with young readers. In this webinar, you will be introduced to the history of series books as a format and then learn specifically why these books are not only important to the history of youth literature but to American history and pop culture as well. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://1.usa.gov/W33Zg8
November 7 (12-1 pm)
Breezing Along with the Regional Medical Library (National Library of Medicine)
NN/LM MCR Coordinators present updates on Regional Medical Library activities relevant to public and health sciences librarians. To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2 and Enter as a guest. Sign in with your first and last names. Follow the instructions in the meeting room to have the Adobe Acrobat Connect system call you on your telephone.
November 7 (1-2 pm)
Lois Lowry LIVE! (School Library Journal)
Lois Lowry’s breakthrough dystopian novel, The Giver has been read by millions of people around the world. It left many with lingering questions: What happened to Jonas and Gabriel? Is a perfect society possible? What does it mean to live a complete life? With Son, Lowry continues to wrestle with the idea of human freedom while completing the story of Jonas and the baby he rescued. Join Lois Lowry to hear her speak about Son, the other books of The Giver Quartet, and to have a chance to ask her your questions live! For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/XTJPDt
November 7 (1-2 pm)
Naked Meetings III: Going Virtual (Nonprofit Webinars)
Virtual meetings pose some unique challenges (and benefits) for getting work done across time and distance. In this session we look at the ways you can use structure to create naturally more effective and engaging virtual meetings. Like previous sessions in the “Naked Meetings” series, we will share stories, along with tips and tools for you to put to use. Our suggestions can be used with any form of virtual meeting technology. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/YjB050
November 7 (2-3 pm)
eGovernment Resources for Public Libraries (State Library of Ohio)
More and more government information is moving online and our communities are coming to the library to help them find it. Our staff need to be able to assist our patrons finding this complex information. Government Documents Consultant, Audrey Hall, will talk about best-practices for educating your staff and patrons about government resources located online, key resources to include when training staff and patrons and helpful resources to keep you informed about the latest developments in eGovernment. To register, visit: http://1.usa.gov/PjGCuB.
November 7 (2-3 pm)
Common Core State Standards: Bringing Parents on Board (Education Week)
As schools across the country move toward implementing the Common Core State Standards, district officials face a major challenge: How do they make the new academic expectations understandable to parents? A number of national organizations, including the Council of the Great City Schools and the National Parent Teacher Association, have taken up that effort, publishing written materials and creating video and audio segments—in multiple languages—designed to explain the standards to parents, in clear, jargon-free terms. Our webinar guests will talk about those efforts, describe common challenges that districts face in discussing the common core with parents, and explain how school systems can address parents’ fears and misgivings about the standards. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/RkCfPJ
November 7 (2:30-3:30 pm)
The Library as Public Place (Colorado State Library)
Everywhere you turn today, you hear mumblings about the future of libraries. Most of these discussions revolve around our collections, the increasing availability of online information, and the rise of eBooks. What about our buildings? Is there still a need for a physical space for libraries? Join this session for a discussion about the future of the library as a public place. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/
November 8 (2-3 pm)
New Common Core Connections (Booklist)
The Common Core State Standards open up exciting opportunities to focus on individual titles in the classroom. Hear about terrific new fiction and informational books for youth that will help teachers and librarians implement the standards across the curriculum in to this free, hour-long presentation sponsored by Crabtree Publishing, Holiday House, Gareth Stevens/Rosen, and Scholastic Library Publishing. Moderated by Booklist Books for Youth editorial director Gillian Engberg. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/TScC5P
November 8 (3-4:30 pm)
Leader as Coach 1: Defining Culture of Development (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Define Culture of Development and content of series and Leader as Coach. Using coaching language in everyday conversation. Make note of your choice of words and accompanying non verbal communication that send a message. What messages are you sending? How often do you question why people take your message differently than you intended? Explore words that are accountable and engage collaboration. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/QSzROP
November 8 (3:30-4:30)
Tech Tools for the College Backpack (INFOhio)
Don’t let your students head off to college without being properly prepared! Find out what tech apps and learning tools are used at Ohio academic libraries today. Suzanne will demonstrate discovery tools, mobile apps, ebooks, study guides and more. Learn how these tools help students with information literacy skills and contribute to learning retention. Presenter: Suzanne Johnson-Varney, Technical Services Librarian, Shawnee State University. Join the webinar: http://noacsc.adobeconnect.com/lwi
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November 9 (11 am-12 pm)
Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Google Plus and Google Hangouts (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Please join us for a special series with technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, all about popular online tools. The series is meant to be short on talk about library context and higher concepts. It’s really all about the tools themselves! Our aim is to demonstrate how to use one tool in each webinar in under 60 minutes with time for Q&A built in. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/XTAOtT
November 9 (12-1 pm)
Tips for Successful Major (and Minor) Donor Campaigns: All you ever wanted to know (Montana State Library)
Join Leslie Modrow of the Parmly Billings Library Foundation to learn more about fundraising for your library. Learn about how to set a goal, who to get involved, how much to request, how to make the “ask”, pitfalls and no-no’s to avoid, and what resources you can use. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://bit.ly/Q4xeME
