Workshops May + 2013 Please check the times listed as you may be in a different time zone.Workshop time may be found on the registration site.

Most of these are free but a few do charge fees. Want to attend a workshop that requires a fee? Don't forget to look into Continuing Education Assistance from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. You may be eligible for up to $600.

To register for the webinars/workshops below, either click the heading or the provided link. Also check the WebJunction Pennsylvania Calendar for additional offerings. Miss a webinar? Many providers archive the recording.Check out WebJunction’s archived webinars.

Access PA, POWER Library and Ask Here PA training is available online through WebJunction Pennsylvania with the following courses:

Access PA Database Online Beginner Training covers using the Access PA website, searching the Access PA Database, using the VDX ILL system, and keeping your library's holdings updated in the Database [7 Act 48 credit hours].POWER Library: AP Imagesincludes an introduction to the AP Images online interface, navigation and set-up options and searching each of the archives [3 Act 48 Credits].Understanding and Promoting Ask Here PAfocuses on understanding how Ask Here PA works and on using, evaluating and promoting this valuable service [3 Act 48 credit hours].VDX ILL System Version 4.1.3 Online Coursecovers the new features available in this upgraded version, including new Work Queue labels, placement of notes, and new actions. [4 Act 48 credit hours].Students are able to access the courses from any computer connected to the Internet to work independently any time of day or night. All certified Pennsylvania librarians and library aides are eligible to receive Act 48 continuing education credit hours upon completion of the courses. All who complete a course are able to generate a certificate of completion online. [3 Act 48 credit hours.]To access the courses, eligible persons must create a free account on WebJunction, then request affiliation with WebJunction Pennsylvania.Detailed Instructions for Registering for Courses:

Visit the WebJunction Pennsylvania (http://www.webjunction.org/partners/pennsylvania.html).

Along the right-hand side of the PA WebJunction page, click the Request Course Access link.

Complete the Request WebJunction Course Access form, indicating Pennsylvania as your State Partner.

Course access requests may take 24 hours to process.

Once your WebJunction Course Access has been approved via email, follow the directions to enroll in any of the online courses from the WebJunction Course list, selecting Pennsylvania Courses, then Library Services to take one of the approved Act 48 credit courses listed above. If you experience any problems registering for a course, please email support@webjunction.org.These instructions may also be found on the Access PA website by clicking the link labeled Access PA/POWER Library Online Training Via WebJunction.

April 30 and June 11

Protecting Collections: Disaster Prevention, Planning, & ResponseWhen: April 9 & May 14 in Allentown, PA; April 10 & May 15 in Scranton, PA; and April 30 & June 11 in York, PACost: $50 per person (Pennsylvania institutions) / $150 per person (out-of-state institutions) One of the most important steps a cultural institution can take to safeguard its collections is to be prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster.  This two-part program, presented as part of Save Pennsylvania's Past, will guide participants in risk mitigation, emergency planning and preparedness, response, and recovery.  For more information and to register, please click here.Funded through an Institute of Museum and Library Services Connecting to Collections Statewide Implementation Grant, Save Pennsylvania's Past is a statewide effort to preserve the millions of objects and historic artifacts that shape the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's history and define our nation.

May 1

What does a successful internship look like? (Nebraska Library Commission)From advertising for the position to saying goodbye, thoughtful planning of

an internship will go a long way to making the experience meaningful for you and your intern. Kathryn Brockmeier, from the Nebraska Library Commission, will also discuss ways your library and your community can benefit from an internship at your library. Time for brainstorming and sharing will follow the presentation. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL 

Recruiting Professional Volunteers (NonProfit Webinars)Finding qualified professionals to contribute as volunteers can be a challenge. This webinar provides leaders of non-profit organizations and social purpose businesses with tips and logistical steps to successfully engage professional volunteers, access new relationships, and build board membership. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

Free E-Government Webinar for Public Librarians (American Library Association)As governments continue to move services online, public libraries are a bridge between the government agencies and the communities they serve. To assist libraries in providing job-related e-government services to patrons, the American Library Association will host the no-cost webinar “E-Government in Action: Matching People with Jobs.”  As part of the webinar, participants will hear from numerous e-government grant recipients on innovative workforce development programs that have successfully connected people with jobs. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/news/ala/registration-available-free-e-government-webinar-public-librarians

May 2-4

Successful Volunteer Interview Strategies (VolunteerMatch)Interviewing each prospective volunteer can seem overwhelming, but it's one of the best ways to ensure that the volunteers you recruit are the volunteers you need. This webinar introduces a variety of question types used in volunteer interviews and offers strategies for honing your interview skills. Materials will be provided to help you implement this process in your

organization, as well as a training syllabus so you can learn how to recruit and train a volunteer staff to assist with prospective volunteer interviews. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics

Sizzling Spring Cookbook Buzz (Library Journal)Break out those farmer’s market carts, uncover that barbecue grill, and unfold your best checkered picnic blanket. Warm weather is an invitation to cook! Fantastic meals for sunny spring celebrations and family dinners start with fresh ingredients and fresh ideas. Join this Sizzling Spring Cookbook Buzz, and inspire your patrons to cook up something special! With fresh offerings from Running Press, Random House Inc., and Tuttle Publishing, spring will be nothing short of delicious. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/ 

PSLA    The Pennsylvania School Librarian conference will be held in Hershey

May 3

Tech Tools with Tine: MS Office Tricks (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)Please this 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! The 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: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html 

May 6

B-Ready: Building College and Career Readiness with Digital Resources (School Library Journal)School librarians play a key role in ensuring that students have the tools and knowledge to succeed. Now, in light of the Common Core’s increased emphasis on college, career, and world readiness, is your school library equipped with the right next-generation digital resources for mastering 21st century skills? Using examples from Britannica Digital Learning’s exciting portfolio of digital solutions, this webinar will illustrate valuable criteria that

school librarians can apply when evaluating online resources to support digital literacy development. Participants also will learn a new approach, using a third-party rubric, for guiding students through the objective assessment of resources they find when reading or researching online. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/ 

May 7

LibraryYOU: Library as Content CreatorTuesday, May 7, 2013 ♦ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific ♦ 60 min Early Registration

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 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.

North Central Library District Trustee Workshop:Leaders in Libraries: What The Best Do Best!

Featured speaker and facilitator, David Bendekovic, CEO of BA David Company, will share the “best of the best” in library leadership and strategies for success in today’s ever-changing social and economic environment. David developed the program while serving as program director at the Leadership Institute at Syracuse University. This workshop explores best practices, provides insights into how leading libraries are adapting to change, and allows attendees to conduct a self-assessment of their library. Participants can expect to acquire new ideas, new ways of

thinking, and new perspectives from some of the best library leaders in North America.

The B.A. David Company is dedicated to furthering its mission—Helping People and Organizations Achieve Success—by providing leaders at all levels with the essential wisdom, inspiration, and resources needed to lead and build vibrant organizations where extraordinary things can happen every day.  This program is for library trustees, library directors, and department heads.Tuesday, May 7, 2013 10am - 3pm James V. Brown Library in WilliamsportWelch Wing, 3rd Floor Lowry RoomThere is a $25 fee, includes lunch, course materials, and a parking pass.  The district cannot issue refunds.  Please feel free to send a substitute.  Deadline: Tuesday, May 1, 2013To register complete the following and mail with payment to:  Sue Rider, 19 E. Fourth St. Williamsport, PA 17701

Geek the Library Informational Webinar (Geek the Library) Get a complete Geek the Library overview and your questions answered in a live format. Our informational webinars are a simple way to learn about the details before committing to participate in the program. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://get.geekthelibrary.org/webinars/

Truth About Social Learning (Insync Training)"Social learning" and "informal learning" are among the training industry's hottest phrases these days. But there's so much confusion over what they mean, and what they mean to those of us in the business. In this session we'll spend some time looking at real examples of social and informal learning as it happens in workplaces all the time, every day. Along the way we'll generate some ideas for locating, supporting and facilitating social learning opportunities toward the greater goal of enhancing organizational performance. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/ 

Outcome Thinking 1: Want Results? Then You Need to Shift to Outcome Thinking and Management (Grantspace)Part one in our four-part series, Outcome Thinking and Management, in this webinar we’ll explore how these concepts and approaches are different from the way many of us still think—and their value when implemented. The intent of the session is to shift your mindset as a prelude to shifting the

actions you take. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/ 

Worlds of the Imagination: What’s New in SF/Fantasy (Booklist) Science fiction and fantasy remain greatly popular among genre fiction readers and are gaining new fans fast! In this hour-long, free webinar, hear what series promise to hit it big and what authors have upcoming volumes. Expand your universe without leaving your seat as representatives from Baen, Galaxy Press, Tor, and Tu Books cover titles for all ages. Moderated by Booklist Adult Books editor Brad Hooper. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

Inbound Marketing: The Latest Techniques to Attract More Donors, Volunteers, and Others (NonProfit Webinars)Nonprofits’ efforts to find supporters are rapidly being supplanted by the need for supporters to easily find you. Learn about specific, low-cost marketing and fundraising techniques that will drive more traffic to you online, and increase your “conversion rate” so more of them become donors, event attendees, and other supporters. We’ll examine how to implement inbound marketing by combining techniques like search engine optimization, pay-per-click, blogs, articles, websites, landing pages, calls to action, links, social media, and more to promote and leverage your content, boost online traffic, generate leads, and convert those leads into supporters. We’ll also discuss how to easily measure results to validate that your fundraising programs are working. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

 May 7-8

National Legislative DayThis event is held in DC

May 8

Hastings StoryWalk: Walk, Read, Explore (Nebraska Library Commission)The StoryWalk® Project combines family fun, exercise, and literacy into one great community activity. The concept involves posting pages of a book at certain intervals along a walking path. Library Director Amy Greenland will present lessons learned by the Hastings Public Library, especially in

preparing materials for Nebraska wind and weather, and participant comments. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL 

5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity (American Management Association)Attend this webcast and learn about Franklin Covey’s program called  “5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity.” The program, supported by science and years of experience, will give you an overview, key concepts and elements of a process that has helped countless individuals yield a measurable increase in their productivity. It will also give you hope, a renewed sense of engagement, show you how implementing these tools and concepts can make or break your ability to achieve the most important outcomes in your work and personal life. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.amanet.org/news/events-calendar.aspx 

Behind the Scenes with Gale Publishing Stories (Library Journal)Every book has a story. Peak behind the scenes…learn the secrets, curiosities, and fun facts about two essential reference series from Gale. Register today to reserve your spot in this informative session brought to you by Gale, Cengage Learning. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/ 

Managing Fundraisers; for the Non Fundraising Executive (NonProfit Webinars)Specifically designed for President’s, CEO’s, Executive Directors and others without a fundraising background. This webinar will discuss the components of development planning, questions to ask, answers to expect, and potential red flags. Proper roles for executive leadership, ways to champion an increasingly effective office as well as techniques to bolster lesser results. Your organization deserves the best fundraising department and personnel possible. Be it a one person shop or much larger, how that department is managed will determine their effectiveness and in turn the number of dollars raised. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

May 9

How Senior Friendly is Your Website? (Accessible Technology Coalition)The percentage of older people using the Internet continues to rise. As does the number of younger people who rely on the Internet for information and resources as they provide support to an older family member or friend. Learn what it means to deliver web content and navigation choices that are specifically geared for older web visitors and their families and caregivers.For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings 

Fall 2013 Librarian Preview (Booklist) Be among the first to see and hear firsthand what Lerner has coming for readers this fall! Visit with Lerner Publishing Group’s editors as they unveil the new fantastic new books they’ll be publishing in Fall 2013. Get the inside scoop and sneak peek at Lerner’s new series, nonfiction titles, middle grade and YA fiction, graphic novels, and picture books for grades K-12 coming this January. Plus, learn about new digital offerings, as well as supports for Common Core State Standards, and free teaching guides, reader’s discussion guides, classroom activities, and websites that make lesson planning easy. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

Library Learning Goes Online (American Libraries)Online learning is changing the way schools work. From elementary to graduate school to continuing education, online tools are creating new horizons in distance learning and new tools to supplement in-person learning. But what does this mean for libraries? How can we enhance traditional library instruction with online tools? How do we create standards in the face of technology that is constantly changing? For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://americanlibrarieslive.org/ 

May 9 – Western PA and May 23 – Eastern PA

Lead the Change Leadership Event SeriesBe a part of this on-going conversation as Lead the Change travels from city to city providing insights, best practices, leadership tools and best of all, your own unique Personal Action Planner designed to help you transform your career and enrich your community. www. Libraryjournal.com/leadthechange

May 10

The Future of Collections: New Directions in Music Collection and CONTENTdm (Lyrasis) New Directions In Library Music Collections. With drastic changes in the way people consume music and the inevitable cratering of the record industry, where does this leave libraries? This webinar will take a look at how we got to this point and the evolving role of digital music in the marketplace and in libraries. It will highlight a number of potential opportunities where libraries can still be a place to encounter new sounds and be an active participant in its community’s music scene and consider the evolving role of digital media. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.lyrasis.org/Classes-and-Events.aspx 

Tech Tools with Tine: Prezi (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)Please join the 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! The 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: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

May 13

Are You Prepared to Meet the Literacy Needs of African American Male Youth? (University of North Carolina)The need for quality literacy education is strong, particularly for certain underserved populations. One group in critical need of improved literacy instruction is African American males. This webinar will explore the role of the education community, including librarians, in: 1) closing the literacy achievement gap, 2) nurturing the resolve of African American male youth, helping them reconcile their different identities, and re-imagine their place in the world,  and 3) enabling African American male youth to take action in their own lives and in their communities. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://sils.unc.edu/events 

May 14 Dazzling Debuts: Hot New Names in Fiction (Booklist) In this free, hour-long webinar, Random House will introduce four not-to-be-missed names in fiction, sure to be popular at your library this summer. You'll hear directly from the authors about their novels, the writing process, and the inspiration behind their works. Booklist Collection Management editor Rebecca Vnuk will moderate the panel and interview the authors, and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions of Lottie Moggach (KISS ME FIRST), Jessica Brockmole (LETTERS FROM SKYE), Koren Zailckas (MOTHER, MOTHER), Robert Rotstein (CORRUPT PRACTICES). For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

Outcome Thinking 2: Getting Started: Prototyping an Outcome Framework (Grantspace)Understanding outcome thinking is a start, but changing the way you think has limited value unless it prompts a difference in the way you act. Learning can be defined as a relatively enduring change in behavior. By this standard, if you do things the same way you did them before the first session, you haven’t learned. Prototyping – conducting a small-scale test to determine if it outperforms a present practice – is the way to rapidly get to changed behavior. This session will start you down the road of real learning by helping you craft and implement an outcome management prototype. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

Books for Kids: Spring Reading for Growing Minds (School Library Journal)Are you ready for an adventure? With beautiful illustrations, imaginative journeys, and timeless lessons, a great children’s book captures the hearts and minds of all generations. Whether you’re looking for the perfect book to fit in with the Common Core State Standards or you’re just looking to spice up story time, this free webcast is for you. Join Groundwood Books, Teacher Created Materials, and Random House Inc. as they present the best new upcoming books for kids from Shell Education, Archie Comics, National Geographic for Kids, Blue Apple Books, and Quirk Books. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/ 

Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part I of II (InfoPeople)To a great extent, libraries’ users behave within the framework of acceptable social norms. But a subset of users in all libraries – large, small, urban, rural, suburban, special and academic – behave outside these norms, placing stress on the staff and other users. Whether the behaviors are exhibited by those who are homeless, mentally ill or just plain rude, providing your staff with limit-setting and self-care skills can turn challenging situations into empowering ones. San Francisco Public Library has turned to other City agencies to assist staff in gaining skills and strategies for responding to these situations. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar 

Managing Major Gifts Using Moves ManagementMoves management is a process whereby you can move your constituents from prospects to donors. This webinar will define the moves management stages, suggest ways you can enhance your data to make the process easier and more streamlined, and help you mine your data to learn more about your base. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/5142013-managing-major-gifts-using-moves-management/

May 14 to June 24

CORE Reference FundamentalsAre you stepping into the role of providing reference assistance for the first time in your library career? Is it time to brush up on your basic skills because you are returning to work in a capacity that includes reference work with library users? In this 6-week course instructor Francisca Goldsmith will help you: learn and practice an effective reference interview, explore a wide variety of print and web-based tools, discover ways to assist diverse groups of users, and learn to think like an indexer and apply that perspective to your information hunting in response to reference questions. http://infopeople.org/training/core-reference-fundamentals-0

May 15 through June 7 (various sessions)

EBSCO Training Learn about the new EBSCO resources that are available to you. EBSCO is offering the following training from May 15 until June 7. Each session will be offered at two different times.

EBSCO Resources for SchoolsThis session is intended for school librarians and library staff that would like to learn more about Middle Search: Main Edition, Primary Source: Main Edition and other resources that were specifically created for the student researcher.Dates:  May 15, 2013 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Click here to register

OR May 21, 2013 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Click here to register

EBSCO eBooksThis session is intended for librarians and library staff who will be using EBSCO ebooks. Topics will include: searching and browsing options, viewing ebooks and managing personal preferences via the EBSCOhost folder.Dates: May 17, 2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Click here to register

OR May 22, 2013 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Click here to register 

Overview of the EBSCOhost InterfaceThis session is intended for librarians and others who would like to learn about the EBSCOhost interface.  Topics that will be covered include search modes, and refining search results using limiters.

Dates:  May 17, 2013 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Click here to register OR  June 6, 2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Click here to register 

EBSCO Resources for BusinessThis session is intended for librarians and library staff that would like to learn more about Business Source Main Edition. Dates: May 23, 2013 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Click here to register

OR May 30, 2013 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Click here to register 

Using EBSCOhost on mobile devicesAre you always on the Go? This webinar will show how you and your patrons can use the EBSCO resources from anywhere. No matter whattype of device you are using, you can still utilize all the EBSCOhostEBSCOhost features and functionality right in the palm of your hand.

Dates:  May 28, 2013 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Click here to register OR June 7, 2013 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Click here to register

May 15

Breezing Along with the RML (National Library of Medicine)NN/LM MCR Coordinators present updates on Regional Medical Library activities relevant to public and health sciences librarians. This month: MCR

Coordinators will share their experiences from the Medical Library Association meeting in Boston.  To log in, visit https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2 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. For more information contact Jim Honour jhonour@uwyo.edu or call 307-766-6537.

Effective Strategic Planning part 3: Measure, Monitor, Report (NonProfit Webinars)No matter how rewarding a planning process is in cultivating your stakeholders, focusing your board and staff, and developing your organization, and no matter how promising the goals and objectives of your plan, strategic planning cannot be successful unless it drives action. A bit of wisdom from the business world is that we manage what we measure. This webinar rounds out a strategic planning series that looks at selecting what to measure and how to use, track and report the data. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

Planning: A Small Library's Strategies for Tech Success (TechSoup)Join special guest Alexis Caudell, director of the Mitchell Community Public Library in Mitchell, Indiana – a  busy small-town library, serving a population of 12,009 across three rural townships. Successful technology implementation requires time, attention, planning, money, and training. Alexis focuses on thinking ahead, pursuing grants, and making people a priority – including both staff members who need training and community members whose needs are the driving force.  Learn from Alexis as she shares her experiences and ideas in this session. This webinar is part of a series of webinars exploring the Edge Initiative Benchmarks, specifically Benchmark 7, which says: Libraries integrate public access technology into planning and policies. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/events 

Making I.T. Happen! A Toolkit for Building Collaborative Relationships with your IT Department (Colorado State Library)IT folks carry the stigma of being particularly non-collaborative, but the stereotype of the loner programmer barricaded in a cubicle is not necessarily accurate. The growing number of collaborative projects between library public services and IT departments make it necessary to examine relationships and create excellent communications for resulting success. This program will discuss proven management and collaborative techniques for building relationships, through self-assessment and teambuilding techniques, and will offer a glimpse into how strong relationships between IT and public services libraries can lead to award-winning and innovative projects. For

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

Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating Local, Issues-Based Programming (American Library Association)This session will focus on issues based discussions for teen audiences, using the Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation model. Adam Davis, Director for the Project on Civic Reflection and an advisor to the Engage! project, will walk webinar participants through how to identify locally relevant issues and images for issues-based teen programming, and Christie Chandler-Stahl, formerly of the Evanston (Ill.) Public Library and currently at the Rakow Branch of the Gail Borden Public Library District in Elgin, Illinois, will share how this approach worked in her library. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/online-learning.html#.UXrBeso0_3V 

Planning an Adult Program on a Budget: Creative Library Program Solutions (InfoPeople)This webinar will introduce the beginning program coordinator to the basic tools necessary to plan, implement and evaluate successful library programs for adult programming on a budget. From book discussions and author visits to craft programs and film screenings, this webinar is designed to help public librarians create programming that underscore the role of the public library as an important cultural, recreational and educational institution in the community. This webinar will provide participants with ideas and samples of programs they can bring to their own library. A step-by step process and details including getting started, program types and associated costs, resources for low cost programs, and marketing and evaluating programs. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar 

Facebook for Executive StaffThis webinar is designed to give you a framework for answering these questions:How are other nonprofits using Facebook?How does word-of-mouth marketing work on Facebook?Can you actually raise money with Facebook?What are the fundamental competencies for success on Facebook?How does Facebook fit in with my current marketing communications plan?Who should be managing our Facebook page? Interns? Staff? Volunteers?How can we develop a framework for content? http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/5152013-facebook-for-executive-staff/

May 16

Serving the DIY Patron: Library Instruction at the Point of NeedThis 90-minute workshop with Meredith Farkas will discuss ways to embed online instruction and live virtual reference to help at patrons' points of need, whether online, in the library, or out in the world. Among the topics to be explored:

Characteristics of the DIY patron and changes in usage of reference services

Designing instructional content for the DIY generation How to determine where users hit barriers in their information seeking Making instructional content findable at library users' points of need

The fee is $60.00 Learn more and register.

Assistive Technology (AT) Latest and Greatest (Accessible Technology Coalition)Hosted by AT Network. Presented by Debbie Drennan and Janet Nunez. Trends in Assistive Technology - The Latest from 2013 ATIA and CSUN Conference. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://atcoalition.org/trainings

Be the Change: Raise the Bar with Effective Collaborations (Booklist) Get the big picture and nitty gritty on what you need to about how to pull off collaborations that work–with peers, principals, public libraries, parents, and others—using partnerships as well as technology to turn gaps into opportunities for learning and leadership. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63 

May 17

Grant Writing and Fundraising for Libraries (PaLA Southwest Chapter Spring Workshop) The Southwest Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association is holding its Spring Workshop, Show me the Money: Grant Writing and Fundraising for Libraries on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit in Greensburg. Register by May 10. Learn more.

Tech Tools with Tine: Wikis (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)Please join technology trainer, Christine Walczyk, in this webinar 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: https://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

May 20

CRD Spring Program: The New Era of e-BooksThis PaLA College and Research Division program will be held at the Penn State Hazleton Campus, Graham Building. Learn more.

May 20 - June 7

Making PubMed Work for YouPresenter:   Kate Flewelling, Outreach Coordinator, NN/LM MARLocation:  Free, Online, AsynchronousRegistration

Description:  This beginning class is intended to develop basic searching techniques and search strategies that will take advantage of the PubMed interface to MEDLINE. The course will explore various methods for searching the PubMed system. Topics covered include using MeSH and search qualifiers, limiting search results, and refining your search. This course will provide an in-depth view of the system and demonstrate utilizing the features of PubMed to search effectively. Participants who complete course requirements will be eligible for 3.5 MLA CE credits. This class is an approved course for Level I (non-health sciences) Consumer Health Information Specialization. Questions? Contact Kate Flewelling at flewkate@pitt.edu.

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Zero to app in two weeks (O’Reilly)In working with top tier app partners, the Windows Ecosystem Team has seen developers produce an app in a little as two weeks, whereas others meander around for months with little to show. Why this discrepancy? What are the factors that make the difference between struggle and success? In this webcast, Kraig Brockschmidt will share the experiences that he and his team has gained from working with these partners to help you get your productivity in high gear for your own app-building efforts. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://oreilly.com/webcasts/ 

Outcome Thinking 3: Verifying Results: Finding the Evidence of Program Success (Grantspace)This webinar focuses on the evidence and verification that your defined success has been achieved and methods for gathering evidence. The measure of a robust outcome framework includes three elements:  a clear definition of success in terms of benefits or changes, not in terms of your own activities or interventions, evidence that success has been achieved, and a method to determine progress toward success based on interim changes produced by your intervention. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part II of II (InfoPeople)A partnership between the San Francisco Public Library and the local Department of Public Health resulted in the placement of a social worker at the Main Library to link users to housing and social services. Eventually a job-training component was added, providing opportunities to develop marketable skills for people who had been homeless. Meet and hear the story of a library outreach worker who helps herself by helping others. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar 

Part 6 On Common Core – Serving the CCSS and Youth (School Library Journal)What resources do librarians have in their collections that meet the goals of the Common Core initiative? How will the Common Core State Standards influence the decisions school and public librarians will be making as they continue to develop their collections? What specifically should educators be

looking for in the resources they select? Join Kathleen Odean, librarian, speaker, reviewer, university instructor, and the author of guides to children’s titles as she discusses the books that engage children and meet the goals of the CCSS. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.slj.com/category/webcasts/ 

May 22

Broadband Adoption ToolkitWednesday, May 22, 2013 ♦ 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific ♦ 60 min Early RegistrationBuilding 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 March 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

John Horrigan, Vice President and Director, Media Technology Institute at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies

Angela Siefer, Digital Inclusion Program Manager at OCLC

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.

Conversations Across the Invisible Yellow Line – Board and Staff Roles (NonProfit Webinars)If you’ve ever watched a football game on television, you’ve seen the yellow line that appears on the screen, showing the placement of the next down. We can see it, but those on the field cannot. It’s invisible to the players. The same is true in many board and staff relationships. There is a yellow line that defines who does what, but it is invisible. This fast paced webinar will share some of the basic on both sides of the yellow line and suggest ways to make it less ‘invisible’ to the players in a nonprofit. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

Where’s the Power? What’s your Point? (Insync Training)Tired of seeing PowerPoint shows that have neither power nor a point? This session provides strategies for developing memorable slides with punch, not just pretty slides peppered with bullets. Join us as we look at ways to hook our learners, highlight critical information, and create learning points that will stick. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://us.insynctraining.com/bozarth-programs/ 

Can Your Board Tell Your Story? (NonProfit Webinars)Board members often don’t want to ask for funds, but when it comes to raising friends for your organization, most of them are eager. But, do they know how to tell your story? Here are some things board members can do: Develop their own 30-second elevator speech about your organization, Present “just the facts, ma’am” fact sheet to a local business person, and Speak with passion about your organization to potential donors. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinars/ 

Spotlight! On National Library of Medicine Resources (National Library of Medicine)In this month's webinar, Dana Abbey, NN/LM Colorado/Health Information Literacy Coordinator, will present on multiple language resources. Taking the one-hour class and completing the exercises and class evaluation makes you eligible to receive 1 Medical Library Association Continuing Education credit.  Log in at: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcr2. Instructions to connect to the audio will show up once you’ve logged in. Captioning will be provided. Questions to Jim Honour, jhonour@uwyo.edu or 307-766-6537.

May 28

Combating Information Fatigue: Health Information Resources for VeteransPresenter: Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator, MAR Details

Outcome Thinking 4: Using Data for Improvement (Otherwise There's No Point in Collecting It!) (Grantspace)Collecting the evidence that program success has been achieved – or not – generates information in the form of data. In an outcome mindset, collecting data is an activity, not an outcome. The only real outcome for data and data collection is USE! This session will provide insights and tools for USING the different types of data generated in an outcome framework. The intent of the session is to promote data use in the service of improved results and impact

for clients. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://grantspace.org/Classroom/Training-Calendar/Live-Webinars/

Simplified Data Mining for Direct MailDon’t waste time and money by trying to communicate to those who have shown little or no affinity to your cause. This webinar will examine how to look at your constituents through the filter of your database, thus providing a better understanding of who they are and what they are interested in. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/5282013-simplified-data-mining-for-direct-mail/

May 29

Digital Literacy: What's it All About? (Montana State Library)Lauren McMullen and Jo Flick will lead a discussion about the meaning of Digital Literacy for libraries. Together, participants will explore the important role libraries play in promoting digitally literate communities.  In the second half of this session, participants will explore online resources they can access to support their digital literacy services and training.   For more information and to register for this program, visit: https://app.mt.gov/cal/html/event?eventCollectionCode=msl 

Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)In this monthly feature of NCompass Live, the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Michael Sauers, will discuss the tech news of the month and share new and exciting tech for your library. There will also be plenty of time in each episode for you to ask your tech questions. So, bring your questions with you, or send them in ahead of time, and Michael will have your answers. For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

June 3 and 4

Library Management Institute Summer ConferenceTwo days of quality continuing education, networking, and the sharing of ideas. Register

June 4

Amp Up Your Technology Training

Early Registration: 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, 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

Tweet a Pin in the Cloud: Answering Your Questions on Emerging TechnologyKeynote speaker, Nicole Engard, MLIS & Director of Open Source Education at ByWater Solutions will help to “demystify” new and emerging technologies and help you to better understand what they are and how you can start using them in your library. Register online at www.palibraries.org.

LibraryBox: Portable Private Digital DistributionLibraryBox is an open source project designed to allow for the distribution of digital materials (books, music, movies, datasets) in the absence of reliable Internet connectivity. The hardware that LibraryBox uses is very inexpensive ($35) and the code is freely available, making it an attractive option for outreach and service to underserved areas for libraries. LibraryBox is a key that can unlock many possibilities for your services. This webinar will discuss how you can build your own LibraryBox, use-cases (systems to accomplish a particular goal), the development of the project from its beginnings, and where it’s headed in the future. http://infopeople.org/training/librarybox.

A New Era in Nonprofit Marketing: Why Winging it with Social Media No Longer WorksThis webinar is designed to answer these questions:Why should I invest more resources in social media?How can I get the rest of my organization on board?How do I integrate my social media plan with my other fundraising and marketing strategies?Beyond securing ‘likes’ and ‘follows’ what should I be doing to inspire action?What resources do I need, and how do I find them?How do I measure return on investment? What will success look like? http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/642013-a-new-era-in-nonprofit-marketing-why-winging-it-with-social-media-no-longer-works/

June 4 to July 1

Readers’ Advisory for Children, Tweens, and TeensHow confident do you feel about your ability to recommend books to the children, tweens, and teens who use your library? If you want to be able to help parents and teachers find read-alouds, guide beginning readers to books they will enjoy, and provide tweens and teens with reading suggestions, this is the course for you. http://www.infopeople.org/training/readers-advisory-children-tweens-and-teens

June 5

Leadership Engagement as an Operations StrategyThis webinar offers a practical framework for integrating defined leadership and management practices into a holistic operations strategy in order to maximize organizational outcomes. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/652013-leadership-engagement-as-an-operations-strategy/

Crowdfunding: Not just for first-world problemsWhether you’re an established non-profit or a social start-up crowdfunding can help you activate and expand your supporter base and maximize your fundraising to make a difference. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/652013-crowdfunding-not-just-for-first-world-problems/

June 6

The Accessible Website: If You Build It, Everyone Can ComeLibraries strive to be welcoming, friendly places for users of all types, including those with disabilities. From wheelchair ramps and handicapped parking to simple offerings such as large print books and good signage – these are some of the things that make a library’s physical space accessible. But what about the library’s online presence? This webinar will shed light on some of the common barriers faced by certain users and will provide techniques for identifying and fixing the problems. http://infopeople.org/the_accessible_website

June 12

Support Patron Learning in Small Spaces with Small BudgetsEarly Registration In small communities, libraries can often be the only provider of free public access to technology and the internet. And as more people turn to their library to learn technology skills, even the tiniest of libraries are faced with the challenge of providing training to patrons with limited staff, resources, and space. Learn from small and rural libraries who are making training a reality for their patrons, using volunteers, leveraging partnerships and integrating learning into everyday interactions. Whether the technology training you do (or want to do) is one-to-one, on-the-fly or a more formal program, this session will include tips and suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the training you provide. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with TechSoup for Libraries and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.Presented by: Brenda Hough, consultant, TechSoup for Libraries and Wendy Street, director, Pella Public Library, Iowa.

Community Led Library Service DevelopmentThe community-led approach helps the library to identify which traditional library roles are now redundant, and thus of little worth to the community, allowing both professional library staff and support staff to concentrate on those services that are meaningful to the public. Community-led service development allows both the community and its library staff to grow, become engaged in the civic sphere they share and find the best venues for individuals to pursue their aspirations for their primary needs of health and welfare, as well as life-long learning and the support of personal values. http://infopeople.org/training/community-led-library-service-development.

The Case for Integrated PlanningIn this webinar, you will learn:

How to think about planning comprehensively.Why strategic, business and program planning are best kept separate.How to differentiate different planning needs, and how to integrate their results.Some effective planning tools. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/6122013-the-case-for-integrated-planning/

To Raise More Money, Tell A StoryThis Webinar will apply the art of storytelling to the development process–most particularly the major gifts face-to-face solicitation and stewardship functions. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/6122013-to-raise-more-money-tell-a-story/

June 18

Building a Case for Teen Humanities Programming at Public LibrariesPennsylvania Humanities Council and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh are holding a Mini-Conference - Building a Case for Teen Humanities Programming at Public Libraries -- on June 18, 2013 from 8 am - 2 pm at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh - Squirrel Hill. Library staff, directors and library board members are invited to:· Learn more about how to advocate within their community for the value of humanities programming for teens at public libraries· Hear about PHC's Teen Reading Lounge program from Pittsburgh-area libraries· Network with others that support YA humanities programming· Discuss topical issues in the humanities & library fields with other practitioners, educators and advocates More details to come in May. Mark your calendar! We hope you can join us! Questions? Contact PHC Program Officer Jennifer Danifo at 215.925.1005, ext 110 or jdanifo@pahumanities.org.

June 19

Facilitating Virtual MeetingsVirtual meetings are the norm today. Sure, you may know how to facilitate group meetings, but how are your virtual facilitation skills? http://nonprofitwebinars.com/

Transformational AdvancementWebinar participants are invited to dream big and be real about the keys to deliver transformational fundraising and communication. This program will enable participants to tell a story that stirs the emotions, connects communities and engages folks pre-disposed to give. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/6192013-transformational-advancement/

June 19-21

National Conference on Volunteering and ServiceThis conference will be held in Washington, DC

June 25

Need Nonprofit Board Members? LinkedIn Helps You Make ConnectionsEnsure your success with 7 tips from board governance and LinkedIn pros, Marc Halpert, Maria Semple and Geri Stengel. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/6252013-need-nonprofit-board-members-linkedin-helps-you-make-connections/

PubMed® for Librarians: Introduction to PubMedPresenter: NLM National Training CenterDate: June 25, 2013Details

June 26

Managing Conflict During (and After) Non-profit Mergers and CollaborationsIn this webinar, you will learn:

The top three causes of conflict during mergers/collaborations and how to avoid themHow to manage conflict to surface deeper issues, concerns and understandingA step by step process for successfully manage the three C’s of collaboration and merger: communication, conflict and culture http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/6262013-managing-conflict-during-and-after-non-profit-mergers-and-collaborations/

Using Census Data to Get GrantsThis workshop is intended for those who either are new to the US Census site, are confused by its new format or haven’t had time to learn about the wide array of data and services offered at the site. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/6262013-using-census-data-to-get-grants/

June 27- July 2

American Library Association Conference The conference will be held in Chicago.

July 2 

PubMed® for Librarians: MeSHPresenter: NLM National Training CenterDate: July 2, 2013Details: http://nnlm.gov/training/schedule/class_details.html?class_id=521

 

July 9

PubMed® for Librarians: Automatic Term Mapping (ATM)Presenter: NLM National Training CenterDate: July 9, 2013Details: http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=523

Libraries, Children and Families: new research and policy recommendations on role of libraries in early readingTuesday, July 9, 2013 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 minEarly RegistrationThe importance of early childhood education was underscored by President Obama in his most recent State of the Union address: "Study after study shows that the sooner a child begins learning, the better he or she does down the road." Join us to hear Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, present on a recent policy report, developed with the Campaign for Grade-level Reading, that highlights the role of libraries in early learning. The report also offers a plan of action for policy makers to build on current research and include libraries in early learning strategies. Attendees will learn about best practices for enhancing reading programs and how to participate in your community’s efforts to address literacy concerns. In addition, Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project, will describe the Project’s newly released report about the special role that libraries play in the life of families with children. Attendees will learn what matters to parents about their library experiences with their children, and how library programs and outreach can address those needs. Presented by: Susan Hildreth, director, Institute of Museum and Library Services, and Lee Rainie, director, Pew Research Center Internet & American Life Project.

July 16

PubMed® for Librarians: Building and Refining Your Search Presenter: NLM National Training CenterLocation: OnlineDetails: http://nnlm.gov/training/schedule/class_details.html?class_id=527

July 17

Library Social Media Use Wednesday, July 17, 2013 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 minEarly RegistrationOver 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 (e-BEAT) in Mississippi

Leading Organizational ChangeIn this webinar, you will learn:

Understanding why change is often more difficult than expected.A three-stage model of change and what to do at each stage.Constructive ways to respond to resistance to change.Useful tips, tools, and resources. http://nonprofitwebinars.com/webinar/7172013-leading-organizational-change/

July 23

PubMed® for Librarians: Customization – My NCBIPresenter: NLM National Training CenterLocation: OnlineMore: http://nnlm.gov/training/schedule/class_details.html?class_id=525

 

July 24, 2013

Information Literacy Summit The theme of the all-day summit is "Building Bridges through Curriculum and Collaboration" and it will be held at Penn State University, University Park, PA. It is open to all librarians and educators from any setting who are interested in teaching and learning. The Summit is sponsored by PA Forward and its partner organizations:

ACLCP (Associated College Libraries of Central Pennsylvania)

ACRL/Delaware Valley Chapter Central PA K-16 Librarians Information Literacy Network PALCI (Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc.) PaLA College Research Division PaLA Teaching, Learning & Technology Roundtable PSLA (Pennsylvania School Library Association)

More information is forthcoming about the program; watch for emails!