The following library webinars have been scheduled for April 2013. Descriptions and registration information is listed below

OCLC: So Many Devices, So Little Time – Apr. 1^st (Online)

This webinar shares practical guidance on how libraries can help patrons with a variety of mobile devices whether through formal training or one-on-one assistance. Our library patrons want help in learning how to use their mobile devices—such as an e-reader, smartphone, or new tablet--and it can feel like an insurmountable task to help them all. Join us for some practical guidance on how libraries can help patrons with a variety of gadgets. We’ll share tips for how to set up realistic formal training sessions and how to best offer one-on-one assistance. You will also gain examples of practical

training outlines, how-to guides, and video tutorials. Register @ http://bit.ly/16JrNrK

OCLC: Engaging Stakeholders, the First Step to Creating a Digitally Inclusive Community – Apr. 10^th (Online)

A webinar exploring the Broadband Rhode Island digital inclusion stakeholder engagement process with representatives from multiple sectors.
WebJunction.org is proud to be hosting an engaging discussion of Rhode Island’s digital inclusion stakeholder engagement process. We’ll discuss why Broadband Rhode Island (BBRI) decided it was important to create a process of engaging stakeholders in order to discuss technology access and use. Key collaborators will explain their involvement, how various sectors were engaged, the impact of NTIA funded projects upon the stakeholder engagement process, and how policy recommendations were created and prioritized. Register @ http://bit.ly/105GdgE

InfoPeople: What's New in Children's Literature 2013 Update – Apr. 11^th (Online)
Frustrated that you cannot think of a recommendation when a child asks for a "good book to read?" Tired of recommending the same books because you can't think of anything new to recommend to a child visiting the library? Discover the new books that you can recommend to children who use your library! Hear about books published in Fall 2012, and upcoming Spring 2013 titles, that will be popular with children ages 0-12. These include picture books, easy readers, transitional fiction, genre fiction for middle grades, graphic novels, poetry, nonfiction, and more!
Hear about books that will appeal to the "reluctant reader," boys who may have drifted away from reading, and books that will have popularity with a wide audience of children.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Be able to identify 'read-alikes' other books you can recommend to children after you find out their favorite book
*Discover books that will grab the attention of reluctant readers, including the newest graphic novels for kids, nonfiction, and popular culture titles
*Be able to name some new books relating to the Common Core
*Hear a recap of the recent ALA awards (such as Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) and other recent children's book awards, to make sure you have these available to recommend
*Take away a list of helpful websites to use when doing readers' advisory, and sites that will help you keep up-to-date on the latest children's books

InfoPeople: What's New in Teen Literature 2013 – Apr. 16^th (Online)
Are you wondering:
*What the latest things in YA literature are?
*Who the emerging authors are?
*What the latest 'hot' books are?
*What the best adult books for YAs are?
*If graphic novels are just comic books in disguise?
*What are the best resources for evaluating books for YAs?

The world of young adult literature is a dramatically dynamic one that, in the last decade, has become among the most vibrantly active in all of publishing. Each publishing season brings a plethora of new titles, new forms, and new formats, many of which require new methods of evaluation. Keeping up with all of these changes and the new titles flooding the market (5,000+ per year) can be a full-time job. This webinar will help its students identify new trends and the best new titles and resources for collection development.

At the end of this webinar, attendees will be familiar with current:
*Trends informing the dynamic field of YA literature and publishing
*New YA fiction both novels of realism and genre fiction that are first selections for YA collections
*Non-fiction for both recreational and classroom use
*Graphic novels and comics
*Useful resources for collection development

Your Library Needs Community Partnerships: How to Get it Done – Apr. 18^th (Online)

Building partnerships with community businesses and organizations is a fantastic way for libraries to address the increased demand for library services that coincides with current funding cuts. These partnerships offer the opportunity to engage with influential members of the community who can help raise funds for new services as well as showcase the library’s value.
In this workshop, Paul Signorelli will show you how to build productive community partnerships that will help your library engage in meaningful projects while enhancing its standing in the community.

Topics include:
How collaborations are developed
Identifying potential partners within a community
How to identify economic, educational, and social needs that libraries and businesses both meet
Completing a needs assessment in order to develop focused projects
Techniques for bringing stakeholders together
How to develop a flexible plan of action and provide ongoing evaluation
Expanding existing partnerships for long-term sustainability

InfoPeople: People Are Talking About You, But Do You Know What They're Saying – Apr. 24^th (Online)
our library may have spent a lot of money or time on online marketing or social media outreach, only to have its reputation severely damaged by one angry blogger. How can you track this kind of activity and mitigate negative commentary? Learn what tools are available to help monitor your library's precious online reputation and some strategies to protect your libraryâ€™s brand.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Be able to identify at least two reasons why ORM (online reputation management) matters for a library
*Be able to identify at least 3 tools that can be used for ORM
*Be familiar with strategies for dealing with negative content

Register @ http://www.infopeople.org/training/people-are-talking-about-you

OCLC: Extending access to e-books for public libraries: New strategies – Apr. 30^th (Online)

A webinar discussing recent research and data around public library e-book purchasing and exploring strategies being developed around public policy, data collection and the library’s value in the e-book supply chain. Access to e-books is one of the most important issues facing public libraries today. With a planning grant (The Big Shift) funded by IMLS, OCLC has gathered recent research and data around public library e-book purchasing to aid the discussion and inform public library leaders who are assessing tactics for extending e-book access.

A January 2013 convening of public library leaders from across the U.S. resulted in a set of strategies that they have agreed to pursue. The strategies include public policy, data collection and clearly defining the library’s value in the e-book supply chain, and outlining how libraries themselves can become vital participants in the emerging models for content creation and delivery. We will talk about how these strategies are progressing, how this work fits with other initiatives to extend e-book access, and we’ll touch on how you can get involved with these efforts.