Workshops June + 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.
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Check out WebJunction’s archived webinars.
April 30 and June 11
Protecting Collections: Disaster Prevention, Planning, & Response
When:April 9 & May 14 in Allentown, PA; April 10 & May 15 in Scranton, PA;
and April 30 & June 11 in York, PA
Cost:$50 per person (Pennsylvaniainstitutions) /$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 ofSave 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 theCommonwealth of Pennsylvania's history and define our nation.


May 14 to June 24

CORE Reference Fundamentals
Are 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
Overview of the EBSCOhost Interface
This 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

Using EBSCOhost on mobile devices
Are you always on the Go?This webinar will show how you and your patrons can use the EBSCO resources from anywhere.No matter what type of device you are using, you can still utilize all the EBSCOhost
EBSCOhost 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

June
Library Juice Academy Courses in June:
Introduction to RDA
Marketing the Library in the 21st Century
Success in First Library Supervisor Position
Patent Searching
Online Instruction
Introduction to Drupal for Libraries
Diversity Plans for Academic Libraries
Designing a Usable Website (Concepts of User-Centered Design)
The Sustainability Movement on Campus: Forming a Library Action Plan for Engagement

June 3
Getting the Most Out of Online Genealogy Sources (Washington State Library)
Genealogy continues to be a hot topic in libraries. And as more and more materials become available online, including digitized images of primary sources, the amount of information can be overwhelming, even for the most dedicated family historian. Join Kim Smeenk, of the Washington State Library, as she conducts a tour of web sites that will help you guide your patrons to valuable sources for family history such as vital records and historic newspapers. Kim will also share some tips that will help your patrons get the most out of searching two of the top genealogy web sites, Ancestry.com and FamilySearch.org.
June 3 and 4

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

June 4
Be the Change: Take the Lead on Standards: Common Core and More (School Library Journal)
Whether your district is Common Core or not, its arrival and collision with the broad digital transition create unmatched opportunity for librarians to take leadership on meeting standards using their collection development and technology skills–mixing up materials and tools, stepping up the professional development role with teachers, innovating on the collection level, informing curriculum, and integrating digital tools.
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 Technology
Keynote 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 Distribution
LibraryBox 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 Works
This 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 Teens
How 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 Strategy
This 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 problems
Whether 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/
How Leaders Build Virtual Trust and Influence (American Management Association)
In this webcast, leadership development experts Charles H. Green and Kristi Hedges, explore how successful leaders are using influence best practices in creative and unique ways suited for managing in a virtual environment. You'll hear “from the trenches” perspectives that explain common issues in leading virtual teams with concrete advice for solving the problems that arise from them.
As virtual management becomes the new normal, this webcast equips you with practical tools to be a trusted, present leader in any environment.

Leadership Engagement as an Operations Strategy (NonProfit Webinars)
Organizations frequently overlook the “critical middle”–how the exercise of leadership at all levels and how the application of a well-integrated operations strategy contribute to results and outcomes. This webinar offers a practical framework for integrating defined leadership and management practices into a holistic operations strategy in order to maximize organizational outcomes. Strategic plans are crucial. Policies and systems are practical. But without an explicit operations strategy and a unified approach to leading and managing the human systems across an organization, significant promise is left unattained.

June 6

The Accessible Website: If You Build It, Everyone Can Come
Libraries 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

2013 ALA Annual Conference Exhibitor Preview (American Libraries)
Our next episode of AL Live will provide attendees with an expert-led to-do list for the ALA Annual Conference. Our panel will discuss what their excited about seeing on the Exhibition Floor. Whether you're attending the conference or not, this is a great opportunity to learn about what's new, what's exciting and what's trending.

The New Reality of Virtual Training (Training Magazine Network)
The way we learn has changed. With just a few taps, we can now find and share information with anyone, anywhere. Today's training professionals must embrace the new technology and create an environment where people can gain knowledge the way they want to. Join Cammy Bean, Vice President of learning design for Kineo, as she explores the resources and performance tools that are supporting this revolution in learning.

Data-Driven Libraries Part 1: Analyzing Data to Manage Print Collections (Library Journal)
Data-driven collection analysis is growing quickly as libraries take advantage of the new tools and services on the market that allow for rapid evidence-based decision making about everything from what materials to buy and how to deploy collections. Such data is also underpinning large collaborative efforts to create shared strategies for management of print collections.

June 10

Social Media for Trainers (Insync Training)
Explore the use of free technologies like blogs, wikis, Facebook, Twitter, and online groups to help build communication, increase participation, and enhance transfer of training to the job. We'll both define and demystify each tool. You will get ideas for applying low-cost collaboration strategies to your own training programs—both classroom and online!

June 11

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.

Summertime and the Listening Is Easy (Booklist)
Celebrate National Audiobook Month with Booklist and audiobook publishers AudioGO, Books On Tape/Listening Library, Dreamscape Audio, Galaxy Press, and L.A. Theatre Works. Be the first to learn about new summer and fall titles during this hour-long, free webinar as we arm you with audio suggestions for family car trips, summer-reading lists, and more.

Telling the Right Story for Your Online Campaign (NonProfit Webinars)
Pink Slime. The Boy Scouts of America. Trayvon Martin. Each of these news stories started with an online petition that led to real, tangible impact. Each represents the power that people and organizations have today to engage and motivate hundreds and thousands of supporters to take action. The internet, social networks and mobile technology provide an unprecedented opportunity to increase the efficiency and impact of the time proven model of collective action, but you still need a story. Learn lessons from Change.org about how to not only tell a good story, but how to tell the right story.


June 12

Support Patron Learning in Small Spaces with Small Budgets
Early 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 Development
The 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. This FREE webinar is presented by Kenneth Williment, co-author of Developing Community-Led Public Libraries
http://infopeople.org/training/community-led-library-service-development.