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First Steps in Fundraising

Submitted by Susan Prokopeak on Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:22am

The First Step in Fundraising: Tools and Tips (Joliet)Date:6/25/2013 Time:10:30 AM - 12:00 PMLocation:South Metropolitan Philanthropy Ctr @ Joliet Jr College Main Campus, A Building, 2nd Fl., 1215 Houbolt RdRegistration:

Register for this event

Fees: Free and open to the public.

About this event: At this workshops you'll receive a tutorial on using prospecting databases, which you can access free in the Library. You'll also receive an overview of the free reference collection of books and resources on grantwriting, individual fundraising, and nonprofit management, leadership, and governance. Plus, you'll meet Nick Ammerman (the Donor's Forum Library Services Coordinator), who is professionally trained to help you use these resources.

New Kids on the Block Webinar

Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Fri, 06/14/2013 - 9:56am

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Join us for this free Booklist presentation!

New Kids on the Block

While there won’t be any serenading from the beloved boy band, this hour-long, free webinar is sure to be almost as swoon-worthy! Hear from Algonquin Young Readers, Blink/Zondervan, Soho Teen, and Sourcebooks Fire as they present middle grade and YA titles from their new imprints hip to all things tween and teen. Moderated by Booklist’s Books for Youth associate editor Annie Kelley.


Can't make the date? Register anyway so a link to the video archive of this webinar can be e-mailed to you after the event.

Please note: As a webinar registrant, you will receive follow-up correspondence from Booklist Publications and may receive other special offers from our sponsors.

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EVENT DETAILS:
Tuesday, June 18

Time:
2:00 PM Eastern
1:00 PM Central
12:00 PM Mountain
11:00 AM Pacific

 

FREE WebJunction Webinars in July

Submitted by Julia Pernicka on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 2:28pm

Libraries, Children and Families: new research and policy recommendations on role of libraries in early reading
Tuesday, July 9, 2013 ♦ 1 pm CST ♦ 60 min

A webinar discussing recent Pew research and an IMLS policy report focused on the role and impact of libraries on the lives of early reading development.

Library Social Media Use
Wednesday, July 17, 2013 ♦ 1 pm CST ♦ 60 min

This webinar will cover how to create, administer, moderate, and leverage your library’s online presence using popular social media tools.

Localize, Mobilize, and Spotlight Your Library Services and Outreach
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 ♦ 1 pm CST ♦ 60 min

A practical webinar looking at a variety of ways libraries can increase their impact and reach in their communities using mobile technology, social networking, and integration with the consumer services users already use.

New! LinkedIn for Librarians

Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 12:35pm

New!

LinkedIn for Librarians
2-part workshop with Kim Dority

 

Thursdays, July 11 and 18
2:30pm Eastern|1:30 Central
12:30 Mountain|11:30am Pacific
 

In this two-part workshop, library career expert Dority will show you exactly how LinkedIn works, from building a profile to connecting with colleagues and engaging in discussion. You'll then learn how to turn your knowledge outward, as Dority demonstrates how to use LinkedIn as a tool not only for your own benefit but for the users of your library as well.

Workshop topics will include:

  • How to create a strong, professional LinkedIn profile
  • Understanding the LinkedIn tools and options
  • LinkedIn for patrons

Kim Dority is the founder and president of Dority & Associates. She has worked in academia, publishing, telecommunications, and the library fields, in for-profit and nonprofit settings, and for both established companies and start-ups. She is the author of dozens of articles and several books on library and information science career topics.

Also of interest

Using Twitter for
Marketing and Outreach
90-minute workshop with Andy Burkhardt Thursday, August 8

Social Media Basics: Engaging Your
Library Users 
4-week eCourse with Paul Signorelli
Beginning Monday, July 1

 

Planning and Preparing for RDA: Resource Description and Access eCourse

Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 12:32pm

 

Popular course starting soon!

Planning and Preparing for RDA: Resource Description
and Access eCourse
with Magda El-Sherbini

4-week eCourse
Beginning Monday, August 5, 2013
 

Now is the perfect time for anyone involved in cataloging and technical services to prepare and plan for implementing RDA. An active participant in development of the RDA instructions, El-Sherbini will lead this 4-week, asynchronous eCourse to help you get started.

After taking this course you will be able to:

  • Explain the conceptual difference between AACR2 and RDA
  • Craft cataloging policies and procedures
  • Create a staff training plan 
  • Draft an RDA implementation plan
  • Craft strategies for communicating about RDA throughout the library

Magda El-Sherbini is Head of The Ohio State University Libraries' Cataloging Department where she oversees cataloging activities. She supervises the four cataloging units as well as four faculty members and their staffs. She also serves on many library committees and is the author of numerous library publications. She served as a member of the ALA RDA Advisory Board, addressing issues and testing the product.

 

Also of interest

RDA: Strategies for Implementation
Magda El-Sherbini

RDA Toolkit
The most effective way to interact with the new standard

RDA and Serials Cataloging
Print and PDF e-book bundle
Ed Jones

Introducing RDA:
A Guide to the Basics
Print and e-book bundle 
Chris Oliver

 

WebJunction Illinois Introduces youThink! Fridays

Submitted by Lesley Zavediuk on Thu, 06/13/2013 - 9:08am

WebJunction Illinois is proud to announce our new webinar series: youThink! Fridays.

A continuing education opportunity for staff in Illinois libraries, this free web presentation on the second Friday of the month allows attendees to learn about trends and changes in Illinois libraries. Each presentation will be recorded so that staff members unable to attend the day of the event have the opportunity to view at their convenience.

Join us for our first webinar, Library Renovations & New Spaces, on Friday, July 12 from 11 am – 12 pm, CST.  Register today!

Rethinking Readers' Advisory: An Interactive Approach

Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Wed, 06/12/2013 - 11:51am
 

New!
Rethinking Readers' Advisory:
An Interactive Approach
90-minute workshop with Rebecca Howard
and Laura Raphael

Wednesday, August 7
2:30pm Eastern|1:30 Central
12:30 Mountain|11:30am Pacific

This workshop will present an overview of form-based Readers' Advisory—what it is, its benefits, its key elements, and considerations for librarians who wish to implement it. You'll learn how to implement form-based RA from start (getting administrative and staff buy-in) to finish (building forms and training staff members).

Workshop topics include:

  • The current state of Readers' Advisory services and what form-based RA is
  • Making the case to your library leaders
  • Crafting forms, and how to assemble and train your form-based RA team

Rebecca Howard is a Readers' Librarian and coordinates "Your Next Great Read". She is a regular contributor to the blog Reading Addict, and develops and supports Readers' Library programming. An ALA member, she also belongs to the Social Responsibilities Roundtable and the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Roundtable.

Laura Raphael worked at the Tulsa City-County Library in a variety of jobs including Associate Volunteer Coordinator before becoming Associate Librarian in the Readers' Library department of the Central Library, a position she has held since 2006. She has an M.A. in English Literature from Northeastern State University.

Also of interest

Readers' Advisory Bundle
A specially priced collection of RA expertise

Facebook in the Library: Enhancing Services and Engaging Users
90-minute workshop with David Lee King
Wednesday, July 17

 

Introducing RDA workshop - still time

Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Fri, 06/07/2013 - 9:15am

 

Still time to register!

Introducing RDA
90-minute workshop
with Chris Oliver

Thursday, June 13, 2013
2:30pm Eastern|1:30 Central
12:30 Mountain|11:30am Pacific

In this workshop, Oliver will give an overview of RDA and look at key differences between RDA and AACR2. The workshop will provide background for catalogers before they begin RDA training, and will also serve as a refresher for those wanting to increase their understanding of RDA—especially important given the recent implementation of RDA by the Library of Congress and the British Library. 

Workshop topics will include:

  • Organization of RDA and its key attributes
  • Similarities and differences between RDA and AACR2
  • Improving resource description and resource discovery

Chris Oliver is the author of the best-selling book Introducing RDA: A Guide to the Basics. She has worked at the McGill University Library since 1989 as a cataloguing manager and librarian. She is the Chair of the Canadian Committee on Cataloguing and has been a member of the Committee since 1997 and has been involved with the evolution of RDA from its beginning.

 

Also of interest

Introducing RDA
Book bundle
Chris Oliver, Karen Coyle

RDA Toolkit 
The most effective way to interact with
the new standard

 

Handy Tech Tools for Library Outreach - new workshop

Submitted by Susan Weinmann on Fri, 06/07/2013 - 9:14am

NEW!

Handy Tech Tools
for Library Outreach
90-minute workshop with Sarah Ludwig

Wednesday, June 19, 2013
2:30pm Eastern|1:30 Central
12:30 Mountain|11:30am Pacific

Popular social media standbys, like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram are a good start but other free or low-cost web-based tools also have the potential to save time while boosting outreach. In this informative workshop, librarian and academic technology coordinator Ludwig explains how to use new and traditional tech tools to help you draw attention to programs and services.

Topics include:

  • How to select the right tool and media platform for your audience
  • What new tools such as Scoop.it, Learnist, Weebly, and Branch can do for you
  • Understanding your options and planning strategically

Sarah Ludwig is the Library Department Chair and Academic Technology Coordinator at Hamden Hall Country Day School, CT and former teen and reference librarian at Darien Library. She is an instructor for Simmons College’s continuing education program and has spoken at both local and national conferences. She blogs for ALA TechSource and writes for VOYA's Tag Team Tech Column.

BRASS 2013 Program at ALA Conference July 1

Submitted by Renee Anderson on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 3:53pm

This is an opportunity for any librarian wanting to improve their business reference skills in the area of investing for retirement:

BRASS 2013
Program INVESTMENT SUCCESS!
Building & Managing Your Retirement Portfolio
Monday, July 1, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
McCormick Place Convention Center South – S102bc

Good personal investment education is important for librarians and library staff. We are an occupational group that is rarely able to access top financial advice. In this program, investment professionals will demystify the process and help us understand essential principles and how to apply them to make better decisions to meet our retirement goals. The presentation will include a discussion of the common mistakes investors make, why we make them, and how to avoid them.

More information can be found in this flyer.