[OPLINLIST] Be our guest! Attend free WebJunction webinars for librarians

Fri Apr 12 10:38:08 EDT 2013

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Attend free library related webinars designed to meet your interests and needs. The following free webinars are hosted by WebJunction and available to anyone working in an Ohio library. WebJunction Ohio<http://www.webjunction.org/partners/ohio.html> is brought to you by the State Library of Ohio and paid for in-part with federal IMLS LSTA funds.
April Webinar:

Extending access to e-books for public libraries: New strategies
Tuesday, April 30, 2013 ♦ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific ♦ 60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Extending_access_to_ebooks_for_public_libraries.html
Access to e-books is one of the most important issues facing public libraries today. With a planning grant (The Big Shift<http://www.oclc.org/us/en/news/releases/2012/201243.htm>) funded by IMLS, OCLC has gathered recent research and data around public library e-book purchasing to aid the discussion and inform public library leaders who are assessing tactics for extending e-book access.

A January 2013 convening of public library leaders from across the U.S. resulted in a set of strategies that they have agreed to pursue. The strategies include public policy, data collection and clearly defining the library’s value in the e-book supply chain, and outlining how libraries themselves can become vital participants in the emerging models for content creation and delivery. We will talk about how these strategies are progressing, how this work fits with other initiatives to extend e-book access, and we’ll touch on how you can get involved with these efforts.
Presented by: Jennifer Pearson, OCLC Community Relations Programs Manager
May Webinars:
LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator
Tuesday, May 7, 2013 ♦ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific ♦ 60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/LibraryYOU_Library_as_Content_Creator.html

Learn how the Escondido Public Library partnered with local experts to create digital content for the library’s collection. Funded by an LSTA grant, the LibraryYOU<http://libraryyou.escondido.org/> project consists of a digital media studio, a website, and public training classes encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats. LibraryYOU helps strengthen connections with local businesses, establishing the library as a technology leader in the community.

This webinar covers how Escondido set up LibraryYOU and how other libraries, large and small, can set up similar community content creation projects.

Presented by: Donna Feddern, Digital Services Manager, Escondido Public Library.

Broadband Adoption Toolkit
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 ♦ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific ♦ 60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Broadband_Adoption_Toolkit.html
Building a digitally inclusive community requires multiple strategies, collaborations and creativity. Some digital inclusion strategies are referred to as “broadband adoption” which includes technology training, broadband awareness, low cost internet service and low cost home computers. NTIA is expected to release a Broadband Adoption Toolkit in May 2013. Join us for a conversation with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit to discuss what they learned and how the broadband adoption pieces fit together.

Presented by:
·        Laura Breeden, Team Leader, BTOP Program at the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA<http://www2.ntia.doc.gov/>
·        John Horrigan, Vice President and Director, Media Technology Institute at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies<http://www.jointcenter.org/institutes/media-and-technology>
·        Angela Siefer, Digital Inclusion Program Manager at OCLC<http://www.webjunction.org/explore-topics/digital-inclusion.html>
To help you get the most out of this webinar, we are also inviting representatives of the projects highlighted in the NTIA Broadband Adoption Toolkit to participate in the chat.
June Webinar:
Amp Up Your Technology Training
Tuesday, June 4, 2013 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min
Early Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Amp_Up_Your_Technology_Training.html

More Americans than ever are coming to their libraries to access the Internet and get help connecting with their families, the job market and online services. Many library visitors lack basic computer skills, or need to learn the essential technology skills to apply for and land a job. With continual technology change, libraries are challenged to provide quality, up-to-date curriculum for their communities.

OASIS Connections<http://www.oasisnet.org/Programs/ConnectionsTechnology.aspx>, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting successful aging through lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement, has partnered with urban and rural libraries across the country to provide a cost-effective training solution that helps adults of all ages develop technology skills and confidence. Learn how different library systems have adopted the program to serve varying local needs.

Presented by:
Amy VanDeVelde, National Program Manager OASIS Connections
Mary Bush, Librarian Public Technology Training, Multnomah County Library
Hayley St. John-Ayre, Administrative Coordinator 2, Broward County Library

July Webinar:
Library Social Media Use
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min
Early Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Library_Social_Media_Use.html

Over half of the world’s 2 billion internet users interact with social media tools to create, share, and exchange information and ideas while online. Libraries are using these tools to market programs and services, and to connect and engage with their communities beyond the library walls. Join us as we explore Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest as examples of tools that are being used successful by libraries. The webinar will cover how to create, administer, moderate, and leverage your library’s online presence. Some basic security settings for each social media tool will be discussed as well.

Presented by: Dr. Roberto Gallardo, Project Director, Extension Broadband Education and Adoption Team<http://msucares.com/ebeat/index.html> (e-BEAT) in Mississippi

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