June Webinars:

“That’s Not What I Said!”: Foundations of Interpersonal Communication - Tuesday, June 19, 2012, 1 pm EST  

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/content/webjunction/events/wj.html

Our personalities affect how we view and relate to the world. Each of us have different learning and communication styles, fears, insecurities and defense mechanisms. This presentation will provide you with the tools to recognize your own and others’ differences and become more aware of how they affect your relationships with customers and co-workers.

Presented by: Melissa Powell, independent librarian, biblioease.com

July Webinars:

Grant Writing for Libraries Serving Children - Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 1 pm EST  

Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=717273728

Grant funding is one way to find resources to support innovative programming and services for children. In this webinar, the presenters share advice about finding, writing, and submitting grant opportunities. Information will also be shared about specific grants that focus on diversity, literacy and libraries and are relevant for school and public libraries. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to ask questions and share related experiences. This webinar is presented in collaboration with the Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University and made possible through the LUCY (Librarianship Upgrades for Children and Youth) grant from IMLS.

Presented by: Dr. Sue C. Kimmel, Assistant Professor and Dr. Gail K. Dickinson, Associate Professor, School Libraries/Darden College of Education Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA

Bridging the Digital Divide with Mobile Services - Wednesday, July 25, 2012,  2 pm EST

Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=716535564

The exploding popularity of smartphones and other mobile devices provides a unique opportunity for libraries to help bridge the digital divide. These devices are often discussed in the context of affluent populations and academic libraries, yet the demographics of mobile internet users are much more diverse than this, and the potential for mobile library services is correspondingly broad. Join us for this webinar brought to you in collaboration with ALA TechSource, and presented by Andromeda Yelton, author of the January issue of Library Technology Reports on the topic of Bridging the Digital Divide with Mobile Services.

We’ll talk about:

· the demographics of mobile internet users, and why this matters to libraries' mission

· real-life examples of online library services aimed at diverse populations

· mobile friendly steps you can take even with limited time, budget, or expertise.

Presented by: Andromeda Yelton, andromedayelton.com

August Webinar:

Librarians are Wikipedians Too - Thursday, August 2, 2012,  2 pm EST  

Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=715386796

Wikipedia is an increasingly prominent player in the web search environment, and more people are finding it "a good place to start research." Despite open questions regarding quality, Wikipedia shares common goals with libraries in ensuring free accessibility to information, and relying on authoritative sources. This presentation will overview the past efforts and future potential of libraries and librarians working with Wikipedia. Discussed are strategies to drive web- and foot-traffic to libraries through the use of Wikipedia. Plus powerful tips and tricks are revealed into the software and policies of Wikipedia, helping librarians to critically address quality for themselves.

Presented by: Max Klein, Wikipedian in Residence at OCLC Research

Telling the Library Story - Thursday, August 23, 2012, 1 pm EST  

Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=716559000

Learn how to tell a succinct, powerful story about the value of libraries. Based on OCLC’s “From Awareness to Funding” and the latest findings of brain research, this session focuses on turning the evidence of our daily patron encounters into short, compelling, and memorable messages that build support.

Presented by: Jamie LaRue, director, Douglas County Libraries (CO), blogger, and chair of committee who created The Big Hairy Audacious Goal, a public library advocacy initiative.

Thanks!
Kathleen

Kris Abery

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