[OPLINLIST] Fwd: [Calix] Free continuing education events for August 2015

Laura Solomon laura at oplin.ohio.gov
Fri Jul 31 06:47:39 EDT 2015


I thought this might be of use to some--these are free CE events, open 
to any library staff (anywhere), and most, if not all, are webinars.



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From: *Eileen OShea* <eileen at infopeople.org <mailto:eileen at infopeople.org>>
Date: Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 12:47 PM
Subject: [Calix] Free continuing education events for August 2015
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Free Library Continuing Education Events for August compiled by Jamie 
Markus, Wyoming State Library. *All events are listed in MT time.*

*PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:*
Tuesday, Aug. 4 (10-11 a.m.)
*The kids are not all white (Washington State Library)*

Some 43% of Millennial adults are non-white and the U.S. Census Bureau 
projects that the full U.S. population will be majority non-white around 
2043. Kidlit publishers do not reflect these population dynamics. Do 
library shelves and programs? All young readers need mirrors and windows 
that both reflect and open to the world around them. Library materials 
and programs are important in helping children make cross-cultural 
connections and developing skills necessary to function in a pluralistic 
society. Resources are readily available for librarians to meet these needs.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx



Wednesday, Aug. 5 (9-10 a.m.)
*The Secret Art of Patron Driven e-book Acquisition: A snapshot of cost 
and control (Nebraska Library Commission)*

Empire State College (NY) has been using the ProQuest ebrary system for 
e-book patron-driven acquisition since September 2013. This presentation 
will discuss the PDA model as a whole, in the context of our experiences 
with ebrary’s system. This will include an analysis of impacts on 
budget, ILL, collection development, usage, and how this model (and our 
implementation of it) has evolved over our time.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL



Wednesday, Aug. 5  (10:30-11:30 a.m.)
*39 Creative Ways Nonprofits Can Use Email Marketing (Nonprofit Hub)*

Email marketing is one of the most effective and affordable ways 
nonprofits of any size can engage with their communities. But what 
content should you be sending out? Come be inspired by 39 creative ways 
your peers are using email marketing to drive donations, engage their 
volunteers, and build their communities. Whether you’re a nonprofit just 
getting started or a seasoned pro in need of new ideas, this webinar is 
designed for you.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.nonprofithub.org/webinars/



Wednesday, Aug. 5 (11 a.m. – noon)
*Introduction to Finding Grants (GrantSpace)*

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are 
looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential 
funders in this newly revised class. You will learn the 10 most 
important things you need to know about finding grants including: who 
funds nonprofits and what are their motivations, what do funders really 
want to know about the organizations they are interested in funding, and 
how do you identify potential funders and make the first approach.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://grantspace.org/course-offerings/training-calendar/online



Thursday, Aug. 6 (12-1 p.m.)
*Accomplishing More with Social Media (Techsoup for Libraries)*

Today's social media platforms (from LinkedIn, to Facebook, Twitter, and 
the blogosphere), offer extraordinary capabilities and unique 
opportunities which can bring about significant business and personal 
benefits. In this session, we explore their capabilities, and discuss 
ways in which we can use them strategically and purposefully, to achieve 
significant business and personal results.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.techs oup.org/community/events-webinars/default 
<http://www.techsoup.org/community/events-webinars/default>



Thursday, Aug. 6 (12-1 p.m.)
*Creating a Culture of Volunteer Engagement (VolunteerMatch)*

It's important to create a culture of inclusion and engagement of 
volunteers within your organization. But, it can be hard to recognize 
what your current culture says to volunteers, or identify how to make 
changes to help volunteers feel more welcome. This webinar will help you 
identify how your organization's current culture is shaping or limiting 
what volunteers do, and provide steps you can take to start to create 
more understanding, respect, and appreciation for engaging volunteers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://learn.volunteermatch.org/



Thursday, Aug. 6 (1-2 p.m)
*Collection Development Tips & Tools (Library Journal)*

Join Library Journal, Ingram Content Group, and special guests for a 
lively discussion about Collection Development. We’ll have a dynamic 
discussion about the challenges Selectors face – from predicting popular 
titles in advance, to dealing with patron demands, to staying on top of 
titles in the media and much more. Our expert panelists will have some 
solutions for many of these challenges, and we hope you’ll join the 
discussion!

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/



Friday, Aug. 7 (12-1 p.m.)
*6 Essentials for Teams that Work (Effectiveness Institute)*

Learn what it takes to build your high performance team. The strongest 
and most effective teams tap into and activate the strengths of every 
team member and build an environment rich with trust and respect. This 
allows for open communication and cohesiveness, which enables a team to 
rise to its full potential and overcome any obstacle to achieve desired 
results. Discover the 6 characteristics of high performance teams, 
determine where to focus to build a stronger team, and start development 
of an action plan to increase team performance.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.effectivenessinstitute.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=54 




Tuesday, Aug. 11 (10-11 a.m.)
*The Archival Advantage: Integrating Archival Expertise into Management 
of Born-digital Library Materials (OCLC Research)*

In this webinar, Program Officer Jackie Dooley will provide an overview 
of her recently published report, The Archival Advantage: Integrating 
Archival Expertise into Management of Born-digital Library Materials, in 
which she showcases the benefits of involving archivists in the 
management of born-digital library materials (i.e., created and managed 
in digital form).  She’ll cover ten areas of archival expertise and 
their relevance to the digital context, including: confirming ownership, 
appraising the significance of content, documenting the context of 
creation, negotiating with collection donors and nurturing these 
relationships over time, recognizing and navigating legal issues, 
ensuring authenticity of files, and using practical approaches to 
creating metadata for large collections.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.oclc.org/research/events/webinars.html 
<http://www.oclc.org/research/events/webinars%20.html>



Tuesday, Aug. 11 (12-1 p.m.)
*Readers' Advisory for your Library’s Midlist Collection (Booklist)*

Join Booklist and Thorndike Press for this free, hour-long webinar on 
using Readers' Advisory to leverage your library’s midlist, with a 
special focus on Large Print books. RA experts Wendy Bartlett (Cuyahoga 
County Public Library), Robin Nesbitt (Columbus Metropolitan Library), 
and Joyce Saricks from Booklist will discuss approaches and techniques 
to help you promote your adult midlist—and help your readers find those 
special under-the-radar gems. Representatives from Thorndike Press will 
showcase some of their hottest midlist Large Print titles. Moderated by 
Rebecca Vnuk, Booklist Editor for Collection Management.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.booklistonline.com/webinars



Tuesday, Aug. 11 (12-1 p.m.)
*Juggling 101: Managing Multiple Priorities (InSync)*

"Time management" is an oxymoron. You can't change it, or lengthen it, 
or shorten it, or 'manage' it. This course will help you identify ways 
to deal with the things you can manage: yourself, others, and the tasks 
with which you're confronted.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.insynctraining.com/complimentary-programs/



Tuesday, Aug. 11 (12-1 p.m.)
*Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand 
and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners (U.S. Citizenship and 
Immigration Services)*

Learn more about resources available to immigrant-serving organizations 
and adult education programs. Representatives from the USCIS Office of 
Citizenship will provide an overview of how libraries can expand and 
enhance adult citizenship education services and obtain free materials 
to display.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCISINVITE/subscriber/new?topic_id=USDHSCISINVITE_155 




Tuesday, Aug. 11 (1-2 p.m.)
*Christian Fiction Book Roundup (Library Journal)*

What do Beverly Lewis, Ben Hur, and Lisa Wingate have in common? They 
will all be featured in our upcoming webcast on new Christian Fiction. 
Join Library Journal’s Christian Fiction columnist on August 11 for an 
up close look at the latest inspirational titles publishing in Fall 
2015. Don’t miss these exciting offerings presented by Baker Books 
Publishing, Tyndale House Publishers, and Waterbrook Mulnomah Publishing 
Group. There will even be a sneak peek of works releasing in 2016!

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/



Tuesday, Aug. 11 (1-2 p.m.)
*Creating and Operating a Public Library Makerspace – A Conversation 
with North Richland Hills Public Library Staff (Texas State Library and 
Archives)*

North Richland Hills Public Library’s The Maker Spot, which opened in 
early August, provides access to 3-D Printing , Audio-Visual Production 
and Editing, Electronics and Robotics, Collaborative Science, Soft 
Crafts, and a Training Center. In this webinar, makers from The Maker 
Spot volunteer steering committee and Library staff will discuss the 
process of creating, funding, and operating a makerspace.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html



Tuesday, Aug. 11 (3:30-4:30 p.m.)
*Individual Programs: Anything but Passive (Colorado State Library)*

Individual programs have been called many things (self-led, passive, 
proactive, and more), but one thing remains the same – these are a great 
way for any library to encourage interaction from people who may not 
normally attend programs while using less library resources and staff 
time. Join us for an interactive webinar where you will help lead the 
discussion. Bring your questions, your previous successes, and even your 
failures to share with others! Learn how to give your patrons a voice 
and participate on their own time, regardless of the size of your 
location or budget.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://cslinsession.cvlsites.org/



Wednesday, Aug. 12 (10-11 a.m)
*Accessing Datasets for the Data Curious (North Carolina Library 
Association)*

Directing patrons to subscription repositories of data like ICPSR and 
Roper is a useful service that any reference librarian can learn to do. 
But can the generalist take data-seeking patrons just a little bit 
further before referring to the data librarian? This webinar will help 
the generalist or subject librarian learn ways to help patrons download 
data successfully, use documentation to explore the relevance of a 
dataset to answer a question, and alert patrons to common pitfalls and 
patterns. Participants will learn strategies to apply their librarian 
expertise for finding and accessing information to the rarified realm of 
datasets.

For more information and to register  for this program, visit: 
http://www.nclaonline.org/



Wednesday, Aug. 12 (11 a.m. – noon)
*Tips and Tricks for Successful Negotiation (Educause)*

The concept of negotiation is something we use almost every day with 
co-workers, bosses, friends, and family. Learning to negotiate 
successfully, especially where both parties feel the result is a win-win 
solution, is an essential skill. The ability to negotiate complex or 
high-stakes issues often requires a high degree of emotional 
intelligence, self-awareness, and preparation in order to achieve 
satisfactory results. The presenters will share lessons learned from 
their manifold negotiation experiences over the years, with an emphasis 
on the key emotional intelligence skills everyone should focus on 
mastering, as well as tips on becoming successful negotiators. The 
lessons they have learned from negotiating will benefit attendees 
looking for productive interpersonal tools.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.educause.edu/conferences-events/educause-event-finder



Wednesday, Aug. 12 (11 a.m. – noon)
*Introduction to Proposal Writing (GrantSpace)*

Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you 
don’t want to miss one of our most popular classes! This newly revised 
class will provide you with an overview of how to write a standard 
project proposal to a foundation. It will include: the basic elements of 
a proposal, the “do’s” and “don’ts” of writing and submitting a 
proposal, and how to follow up whether the answer is yes or no.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://grantspace.org/course-offerings/training-calendar/online



Wed. Aug. 12 (11 a.m. – noon)
*Nonprofit 911: Donor Retention Isn't Speed Dating (Network for Good)*

Speed dating helps you meet a lot of people in a very short time—and you 
never see 99% of them again. This reminds us of the statistic that 80% 
of donors never make a second gift. How can you develop a successful 
donor relations program? What works and what doesn’t? And how can you 
improve your retention rate? Learn how to form a lasting relationship 
with your donors based on their behavior—not the amount of their gift.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www1.networkforgood.org/for-nonprofits/webinars



Thursday, Aug. 13 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
*Donor Acquisition Beyond Direct Mail (GrantSpace)*

Most nonprofits have experienced a steady decline in how effective 
direct mail is for acquiring new donors. Our panel discussion will 
explore effective alternative ways groups are acquiring new donors, 
using a variety of tools and techniques.  We will look at online tactics 
including email, social media and crowdfunding, and new twists on “old 
school” tactics like events and house parties, even canvassing, and 
board and volunteer networks – and how direct mail returns are 
strengthened when combined with other strategies. Our focus is tactics 
grassroots nonprofits can use, although any size organization will learn 
from the discussion.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://grantspace.org/course-offerings/training-calendar/online



Thursday, Aug. 13 (12-1 p.m.)
*Because Advocacy Never Stops: New Tools for Taking Action (WebJunction)*

This webinar will highlight free, newly revised downloadable materials 
for public libraries distilled from landmark advocacy and 
awareness-building programs. Learn about two resources scheduled for 
release in summer 2015: updated curriculum from Turning the Page 
including tools, worksheets and training materials you can adapt locally 
to grow your team’s advocacy knowledge and abilities; and a new online 
guide that walks through each step of planning and carrying out a local 
library awareness campaign modeled after Geek the Library. Hear from 
library leaders who have put these ideas to work to build advocacy 
know-how, increase staff confidence, and engage more deeply with the 
community. Whether you are looking to get started, or seeking to 
maintain momentum following a recent advocacy effort, join us to discuss 
strategies to take your library to the next level.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html



Thursday, Aug. 13 (12- 1 p.m.)
*Lerner Publishing Group’s Fall 2015 Librarian Preview (Booklist)*

Join Booklist and Lerner Publishing Group for a free, hour-long webinar 
where Lerner’s editorial directors will introduce their outstanding list 
of fiction and nonfiction offerings for Fall 2015 and provide the 
behind-the-scenes stories of how the books came to be. Get a sneak peek 
at Lerner’s lineup of exceptional K–12 titles, including nonfiction, 
picture books, middle grade and YA fiction, and graphic novels. The 
webinar will also include information about new digital offerings and 
free resources—teaching guides, reader’s discussion guides, classroom 
activities, and websites—that make lesson planning easy. Moderated by 
Booklist’s Books for Youth associate editor Julia Smith.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.booklist online.com/webinars 
<http://www.booklistonline.com/webinars>



Thursday, Aug. 13 (12-1 p.m.)
*The Next Generation Federal Digital System (FDsys) (Federal Depository 
Library Program)*

GPO will present a preview of the Next Generation FDsys website before 
it launches as a public beta later this year. This webinar will include 
a demo of the new features of the site and an opportunity for Q&A.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.fdlp.gov/about-the-fdlp/fdlp-events-calendar



Monday, Aug. 17 (12:30-1:30 p.m.)
*Digital Citizenship & Cyberbullying (Idaho Commission for Libraries)*

Info2Go offers monthly webinars on current hot topics. The focus will be 
on providing a platform for you to share your knowledge as well as get 
your questions answered. Join guest experts to explore new library 
trends and services.

For more information and to register  for this program, visit: 
http://libraries.idaho.gov/page/info2go



*Tuesday, Aug. 18 (11:15 a.m. - noon)*
*Database of the Month: Countries and Cultures (Wyoming State Library)*
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*Curious about different Cultures and Countries? Check out a few of the 
GoWYLD.net <http://gowyld.net/> resources to explore countries and 
cultures. We will look at Culturegrams, Mango Languages, Research In 
Context, and Britannica.*
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*For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1003563113732365058 *



Tuesday, Aug. 18 (12-1 p.m.)
*YA Announcements: Fall Titles to Know (Booklist)*

Get a leg up on the fall’s most anticipated YA releases in a free 
hour-long webinar featuring representatives from Bloomsbury, Disney Book 
Group, Harlequin TEEN, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, and Tor. 
Moderated by Booklist Books for Youth Editor Daniel Kraus.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.booklistonline.com/webinars



Tuesday, Aug. 18 (12-1 p.m.)
*Best Small Library in America 2015: Belgrade Community Library 
(WebJunction)*

With just six staff members serving a community of 12,700 outside of 
Bozeman, MT, the Belgrade Community Library won this year’s Library 
Journal Best Small Library in America Award. With a robust volunteer 
base, they have reimagined library services and aggressively developed 
new outreach efforts to meet the community’s changing needs. The result 
is intense engagement and support from the community and an impact 
beyond Belgrade’s borders through leadership to small libraries 
throughout the state. Learn how to replicate and adapt Belgrade’s 
ambitious outreach efforts on a small-library budget.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html



Tuesday, Aug. 18 (12-1 p.m.)
*Data Access Tools Webinar (U.S. Census Bureau)*

Learn how to locate Census Bureau statistics using several different 
data tools. In this session, we will demonstrate Census Bureau data 
tools and how to look up some of the most requested types of data.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (9-10 a.m.)
*Meeting the Unique Needs of Teens (Nebraska Library Commission)*

To address complaints about library atmosphere during after school 
hours, Columbus Public Library evaluated behavior policies, empowered 
library staff, and took innovative steps to meet the needs of their 
community. Rachelle McPhillips, Adult & Young Adult Librarian, Columbus 
(NE) Public Library will provide attendees with a set of tools to 
motivate library staff to meet the unique needs of their young adult 
patrons.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (10-11 a.m.)
*Breezing Along with the RML (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)*

This Month: 1) Apple Research Kit, and 2) PubMed Commons in a Journal 
Club - Julie Zimmerman

No registration needed . For login information and more: 
http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/index.html or  contact Jim Honour 
at jhonour at uwyo.edu <mailto:jhonour at uwyo.edu> or 307-766-6537 
<tel:307-766-6537>



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (11 a.m.-noon)
*Building More Respectful Dialogue in Meetings (4Good)*

Dialogue builds more insightful and better supported decisions in 
meetings. Effective dialogue requires a respectful exchange of views. 
But this can be difficult when the issue is complex and there are 
different stakes in its resolution. Resorting to meeting norms or asking 
people to behave in a certain way is seldom enough. But, you can 
structure your meeting to make a productive, respectful dialogue 
possible. In this webinar you will learn: how to enable all to be heard 
while staying on time; how to lead a productive, not defensive 
discussion on a proposal; how to hear all sides of an issue and build a 
way forward; and how to build alignment on decisions and avoid “sides.”

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
https://4good.org/explore/latest/webinars



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (11 a.m. – noon)
*Proposal Budgeting Basics (GrantSpace)*

Learn to prepare and present a budget in a grant proposal. This session, 
geared to the novice grantseeker, will cover such topics as: What is 
included under the "personnel" section and how to calculate it?; What 
level of detail do you need to include for non-personnel expenses?; How 
do you determine reasonable costs?; What types of expenses are 
considered "overhead"?; and What other financial documents will funders 
want to see? Prior attendance at Proposal Writing Basics/Introduction to 
Proposal Writing is strongly recommended.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://grantspace.org/course-offerings/training-calendar/online



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (12-1 p.m.)
*Technology Planning Tips for Small Libraries (Techsoup)*

How do you maximize your technology resources? When should you replace 
computers? How do you manage software updates? Do you have enough 
bandwidth to support patron Internet use? Technology decisions can be 
difficult to make, but a technology plan can help you focus your 
efforts. Join us for this free webinar to learn from small libraries 
that have used technology planning to make better decisions, be more 
prepared, and improve services to their communities.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/registrations/new?cid=w5dnhn5wvzle#



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (12-1:30 p.m.)
*Family Workshops Work! Hosting Literacy Workshops for Families of 
Preschoolers (Early Childhood Investigations)*

Without a doubt, children’s experiences during the preschool years 
affect their later language and literacy skills and achievement. 
High-quality early childhood education programs are one way in which we 
support development during these years, but family interactions and home 
environments also play a crucial role. In this presentation, Kathryn 
Roberts and Nell Duke, co-authors with Gail Jordan of Engaging Families 
in Children’s Literacy Development: A Complete Workshop Series and 
language and literacy education faculty at Wayne State University and 
The University of Michigan, will explore not only the “why” and “what” 
of family literacy workshops, but also practical tips for making them 
work for families. Specifically, participants will have opportunities to 
learn about six constructs of literacy that are key to later literacy 
success, specific ways in which all families can integrate those 
constructs into their daily routines, and (most importantly) how to plan 
for workshops that will be engaging and well-attended.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.org/presentations/



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (1-2 p.m.)
*Born Reading: Bringing Up Bookworms in a Digital Age (Infopeople)*

Looking for ways to show users how to share books and apps more 
effectively with young readers? Need ways to help users prepare their 
children for Common Core “English Language Arts” standards? Want ideas 
to help users apply engaging reading techniques across books, apps, 
movies and other media? Author Jason Boog explores a set of interactive 
reading techniques that can help parents and caregivers to in crease a 
child’s intellectual development. These techniques make any media 
experience more engaging, especially traditionally passive activities 
like TV watching or digital device usage.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar



Wednesday, Aug. 19 (1-2 p.m.)
*New Nonfiction for Young Readers (School Library Journal)*

Nonfiction resources have a profound impact on young learners. The 
constantly changing and evolving world around us means that your 
collection needs constant updating to best serve their needs. Tune in 
and find out about new and upcoming nonfiction titles from Amicus, 
Scholastic Library Publishing, Houghton Mifflin, Quarto & School Library 
Journal.

For more information and t o register for this program, visit: 
http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/



Thursday, Aug. 20 (12-1 p.m.)
*How to Build and Promote Your Digital Collection (Booklist)*

Join Booklist for a free, hour-long webinar where HarperCollins 
Publishers and librarian Wendy Bartlett will discuss key points of 
building and promoting your library’s digital collection. Presenters 
will discuss how and why the HarperCollins team acquires and publishes 
e-books, e-book originals, audio, and print; offer suggestions on how 
you can keep up with forthcoming titles and promote them to your 
patrons; and suggest some not-to-be missed fall and winter digital 
titles from HarperCollins. Moderated by Booklist Collection Management 
editor Rebecca Vnuk.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.booklistonline.com/webinars



Thursday, Aug. 20 (1-2 p.m.)
*Fall Mystery Announcements (Library Journal)*

Let us take the detective work out of your mystery collection this fall. 
Join Library Journal for this free one-hour webcast and get a preview of 
the latest titles in the highest circulating fiction genre in the U.S. 
You’ll hear from Books on Tape, Midnight Ink, Oceanview, and Soho Crime, 
all sure to quicken your patrons’ pulses! Learn which books and 
audiobooks to match up with your mystery lovers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/#_



Thursday, Aug. 20 (5-6 p.m.)
*AASL Best Apps for Teaching & Learning 2015 (American Association of 
School Librarians)*

In this webinar, participants will celebrate and explore this year's 
list of AASL Best Apps for Teaching & Learning in the categories of 
Content Creation, Organization & Management, STEM, Social Sciences, and 
Books. Participants will also learn how the apps can be used in 
classrooms and school libraries to engage students, inspire learning, 
and dive into inquiry.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.ala.org/aasl/ecollab/upcoming



Friday, Aug. 21 (12-1 p.m.)
*People - Difficult or Different? (Effectiveness Institute)*

Why are some clients or co-workers so frustrating to work with?  Or more 
importantly, why would anyone think of YOU as a difficult person? In 
this highly interactive and engaging presentation, you will discover why 
“different” does not have to mean “difficult.” Then you will learn the 
magic of making slight adjustments in your awareness and behavior that 
will have a significant impact on your ability to “click” with customers 
and co-workers.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.effectivenessinstitute.com/index.php?option=com_dtregister&Itemid=54 




Tuesday, Aug. 25 (12-1 p.m.)
*Introduction to the American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau)*

Discover the detailed social, economic, and housing statistics that the 
American Community Survey (ACS) provides for every community every yea 
r. You will learn about basics of the yearly estimates and datasets 
produced from the ACS, resources available on our website 
(census.gov/acs <http://census.gov/acs>), and how to access ACS data 
products through a variety of tools with emphasis on American 
FactFinder. (Level: Introductory)

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/



Wednesday, Aug. 26 (9-10 a.m.)
*Could a Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament Be Your Next Fundraiser? (Nebraska 
Library Commission)*

Join Cecelia Lawrence, Director of the North Platte (NE) Public Library, 
as she shares the triumphs and pitfalls of holding a major competitive 
Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament. Lawrence has been the Jigsaw Puzzle Tournament 
Coordinator for the past 10 years in North Platte and has seen this 
event grow from 60 competitors in 2 divisions to over 160 puzzlers in 6 
divisions. This session will walk you through the basics of holding a 
tournament; developing rules for the tournament; volunteer recruitment; 
discuss finding business sponsorships for teams; explore where to 
purchase puzzles and prizes, as well as trophy and prize ideas.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL



Wednesday, Aug. 26 (11 a.m. – noon)
*Getting All Your Ducks in a Row: How to Plan for Grant Proposal Success 
(4Good)*

You should never have to worry about being unprepared for a grant 
proposal, grant report, or conversation with a grantmaker. In this 
webinar we will discuss the planning you’ll need to do to make sure 
you’re ready. Takeaways: the 5 pieces of information you absolutely need 
when planning a funding proposal; how to use those plans to shape a full 
proposal template; and how you can prepare your proposal to make grant 
reporting a snap. SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY: Are you already working on your 
grantseeking “pitch” to prospective funders? If you would like to be 
considered to engage in a brief role play during the webinar, please 
send your name, email address, and organization name to: 
info at WritingToMakeADifference.com 
<mailto:info at WritingToMakeADifference.com>.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
https://4good.org/explore/latest/webinars



Wednesday, Aug. 26 (12-1:15 p.m.)
*Data Anyone? Grant Data at Your Finger Tips (U.S. Census Bureau)*

Are you looking for data to complete a grant? In this webinar, we will 
review some of the data topics available from the Census Bureau that you 
can use to apply for a grant and how you might access using our data 
tools. Some familiarity with the Census Bureau site and data would be 
helpful.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.census.gov/mso/www/training/



Wednesday, Aug. 26 (1-2 p.m.)
*Discover National Library of Medicine Resources and More (National 
Network of Libraries of Medicine)*

This month's webinar: Topic to be announced. No registration needed. A 
monthly webinar conducted by coordinators in the NN/LM Midcontinental 
Region.

For more information: 
http://nnlm.gov/mcr/services/updates/spotlightresources.html or contact 
Jim Honour at jhonour at uwyo.edu <mailto:jhonour at uwyo.edu>  or 
307-766-6537 <tel:307-766-6537>.



Wednesday, Aug. 26 (5-6 p.m.)
*AASL Best Websites for Teaching & Learning 2015 (American Association 
of School Librarians)*

In this webinar, explore the best of the 2015 AASL Best Websites for 
Teaching & Learning with Heather Moorefield-Lang, past-chair, and Lucy 
Santos Green, current chair of the Best Websites committee. The Best 
Websites for Teaching & Learning committee selects and honors websites, 
tools, and resources of exceptional value to inquiry-based teaching and 
learning as embodied in the American Association of School Librarians' 
Standards for the 21st-Century Learner. From this year’s recipients, 
Lucy and Heather hand-picked a selection of great sites just for 
librarians and classroom teachers. They will discuss how these websites 
can be used and share examples from the field.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: 
http://www.ala.org/aasl/ecollab/upcoming



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