The following library webinars have been scheduled for October 2012. Descriptions and registration information is listed below. When an archived version of the webinar is available a link will be made available on the Continuing Education Calendar @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.aspInfoPeople: What’s New for Storytimes – Oct. 3rd (Online)
Is conducting storytime the favorite part of your job – but also the task in which you feel 'burned out?' If so, this webinar will give you ideas to refresh your storytimes with new books to engage your audience. Whether you are relatively new or a longtime storytime presenter, everyone will take away storytime plans, booklists, and resources to revitalize this essential library program.
At the end of the webinar, participants will know about:
*New books that contain a participation, cumulative, circular, creative dramatic, dialogic reading, or concept element
*New books that enhance preliteracy skills of print motivation and awareness, phonological awareness, vocabulary, narrative skills, and letter knowledge
*Websites and other resources for storytime planning, songs, fingerplays, and other storytime essentials
*Use of toys and play in storytime
*Arranging picture books by topic to increase parent use of the library
For additional details and registration information visit: http://infopeople.org/training/whats-new-storytimes
InfoPeople: Telling Your Story: Secrets for Successful Career Growth/Advancement – Oct. 10th (Online)
How can librarians and information professionals:
*Learn the secrets to the type of successful interactions that will lead to career growth and advancement?
*Develop talking points to effectively convey their story to maximize their potential for career growth and advancement?
*Learn how to take advantage of every opportunity, no matter how brief, to tell an encapsulated version of their story?
*Maximize their chances of always getting to “yes”?
*Become aware and gain access to the wide variety of job opportunities that take them beyond the limitations of the “L” word.
In today’s complex, fast changing world, having the right skills is not enough for those seeking career growth and advancement. Librarians and information professionals also need to communicate well and effectively tell their story. This webinar helps librarians and information professionals develop the necessary “talking points” to help them communicate their most important message and formulate an encapsulated version of their talking points to be able to take advantage of every window of opportunity, regardless of how brief it might be. Librarians and information professionals often miss some of the best career opportunities because they are stuck on the “L” word.
This webinar will help attendees locate and identify many career opportunities that are outside the “L” word and help them prepare to take advantage of those opportunities.
At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will:
*Understand the importance of successful interactions for career growth and advancement
*Learn the five secrets of successful interactions with colleagues, management and gatekeepers in their organizations
*Know how to develop convincing talking points, including an "elevator pitch," that will assure their success in any situation
*Learn how to use their talking points to get buy-in and get to "yes" as quickly and often as possible
*Know how to prepare themselves for one of the numerous alternative career opportunities readily available to librarians and information professionals
For additional details and registration information visit: http://infopeople.org/training/telling-your-story
OCLC: Incubate Leadership @ Your Library – Oct. 16th (Online)
Effective leadership in a library community is not performed by any one person. Instead, it is a collective act of many players contributing their toolset of complementary and evolving skills. Leadership "incubates" best in an environment nurtured by collaborative and continuous learning; it often grows accidentally, sometimes unbeknownst to the leader-to-be. Through peer mentoring and other methods, explore ways to create a generative space that nourishes the infectious qualities of leadership. Develop a network of seasoned learners who will incubate leadership, both within your library and in support of the broader community, collaboratively building and leading a rich and fulfilling learning organization. For additional details and registration information visit: http://bit.ly/NsrMxq
OCLC: Freedom Rings in Philadelphia: Community Technology Adoption – Oct. 25th (Online)
The Freedom Rings Partnership is a digital inclusion initiative funded by Federal stimulus monies. We are bringing Internet access, computer assistance and digital opportunities to Philadelphians with the least access to broadband. Comprised of a coalition of grassroots organizations, government, and universities, we proudly count People’s Emergency Center and the Free Library of Philadelphia as Managing Partners in this city-wide effort. Extending beyond the library and traditional organizational walls, our public-computing centers—KEYSPOTS—are located in community organizations that have the trust of their constituents; technology access is a complimentary asset to their diverse missions. Learn how to develop sustainable partnerships and adapt this model to meet your community technology adoption needs. For additional details and registration information visit: http://bit.ly/N520DZ
ONLINE LEARING OPPORTUNITIES: WEBJUNCTION CONNECTICUT If you are unable to attend a workshop visit WebJunction Connecticut @ http://www.webjunction.org/partners/connecticut.htmlTo Preview the Course Catalog: https://oclc.plateau.com/plateau/user/site/browseCatalog.do OR Request Course Access visit: https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/request-access/ Free online courses for Connecticut library staff through the WebJunction Connecticut website. The course list includes, but is not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, etc.)Adobe Applications (InDesign, Acrobat, Captivate, etc.)Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation
Basic Web Referen
Can Do It: A Recipe for Designing Web-based Instruction
Customer Service Fundamentals: Building RapportDealing with Angry Patrons
Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial ProfessionalsKeeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your LibraryLeadership Essentials
Master of Disaster: Developing a Disaster PlanMarketing EssentialsPlanning Story Times for ChildrenReaders Advisory Services
Shelving with Library of Congress Classification
Strategic Planning and Positioning for IT ProjectsUsing Your Desktop and Mobile Devices SafelyWeeding the Library Collection