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Expanding your world C fthrough Web Conferencing

July 1, 2010

Karen Burnskb @ il lib ikburns@swilsa.lib.ia.usAdministrator, Southwest Iowa Lib S i ALibrary Service Area

Cindi Hickeyychickey@kslib.infoDirector, Library Developmenty pState Library of Kansas

Jennifer PetersonJennifer Petersonpetersoj@oclc.orgCommunity ManagerCommunity Manager,WebJunction

Agenda

• Definition and benefits (what and why)• Definition and benefits (what and why)• Uses and tools (when and where)• Success stories (who)• Q&A

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NOWChat: your ideas tools questionsChat: your ideas, tools, questionsTwitter: #webconf

LATERW bJ ti GWebJunction Group:webjunction.org/online-conferencing

What is web conferencing?What is web conferencing?

Web conferencing is used to conduct live meetings, training, or presentations via the Internet. In a web conference, each participant sits at his or her own computer and is

t d t th ti i t i th i t tconnected to other participants via the internet. [Or groups of individuals viewing together.]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_conferencing

Short history of libraries and web confShort history of libraries and web conf

BenefitsSavings of…

&• Available for all staff• World of content• World of content• Interaction & networking• Opportunities for mix & match learning• Opportunities for mix & match learning• Archives = JIT access

Post additional benefits of web conferencing to chat or tweet #webconf

Participant Quotes:p“I liked being able to attend just the ones that I need and fit into my

schedule.”

“In my opinion, these sessions were as good or better than sessions at conferences, and I could remain at my desk while tuning in.”

“Lots of learning going on and no travel expenses.”

“It was as good as being there. I came away feeling refreshed - and ith d id ”with some good ideas.”

“It is good that these sessions are archived because there are others in our library who should take advantage of some of the informationour library who should take advantage of some of the information first hand.”

Best Practices

• Participant: Know what to expect• Presenter: Be prepared• Producer: Anticipate everything

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Lansing Public Library: Cohort Attendees (see case study: http://www.webjunction.org/online-conferencing/articles/content/95340996)

Web conferencing – some examplesg p

• Library Services• Collaboration• Webinars• Online Conferences• Meetings

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Want more examples? Visit webjunction.org/online-conferencing.

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Success Stories

Web Conference Groupies

http://www.flickr.com/photos/swilsa/4032301948/

A Blend of Face2Face & Online Event

Collaborative PlanningCollaborative Planning

Yahoo ChatClassroom

Google DocsInstant Msgg

(Doodle polls)Iowa Librarians Interview: Web Conferencing Tools for Collaboration webjunction.org/online-conferencing

Webinar Programming

WebJunction Webinars

F !– Free!– 100 archives and 2-3 new events each month– Accessible to all with internet– In partnership with other library agencies like ALA TechSource, REFORMA, ARSL

L t t th l i ff t– Leverage to augment other learning efforts

More Library Webinar Programming

More than a dozen other providers, mostly free! – TechSoup for Libraries– InfoPeople– OPAL– SirsiDynix Institute– Library Journal and School Library Journal– ALA TechSource– Booklist– Your local and state library organizations– Other organizations providing for non-profits

Technology Essentials 2010

• “Pilot” the online conference model• 10 presentations by 16 presentersp y p• 1157 pre-registrations• 703 attendees, more than half from rural/small libraries,• 291 avg. attendees/session• Production team of 5Production team of 5

Serving the 21st Century Patron

• December 1 & 2, 2010T i h i d• Topics encompass: changing needs, approaches, challenges and opportunities related to customer service in your 21st Centuryrelated to customer service in your 21st Century library.

• Stay tuned for details coming this fall but markStay tuned for details coming this fall, but mark your calendars for this 2-day event.

• Plan now to leverage for cohort learning!Plan now to leverage for cohort learning!

webjunction.org/online-conferencing

Come share your experiences,experiences, templates, checklists, best practices, and stories!stories!