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Free, online webinars you can view on your own:
Public Libraries and the Common Core Curriculum: Resources
The Future is Now: Rural Library as Innovation Incubator
Evergreen Demo: Interested in the Evergreen Open Source ILS?
Cooperative Community Emergency Response and Recovery Town Hall
Learn the basics of RDA Toolkit
DLD Continuing Education Events for December:
Active Shooter Training (MLSC)
12/3/2013
Vincent Riccio, Security Consultant and Trainer from the Security Academy of Connecticut, will be presenting an Active Shooter Training on December 3rd at the Middletown Library Service Center. Vincent has been in law enforcement for over 35 years and presently owns the Security Academy of Connecticut, which specializes in active shooter prevention and response. He has been speaking at libraries across Connecticut with an understanding of the unique security needs of libraries and library staff. He is currently working on a book about the Sandy Hook shooting and is working with Newtown officials on security planning.
Strategic Planning: The Balanced Scorecard™ Approach (Avon PL)
12/4/2013
(Please note: This is a group viewing of a webinar. Registration is required.)
Need a more straightforward, effective way to organize your library from top to bottom? The Balanced Scorecard™ approach offers a strategic planning and management tool that integrates all aspects of your library’s functions—staffing, financial matters, community involvement, programming, and project management—into one comprehensive tool. By using The Balanced Scorecard™ approach your library can harness the enthusiasm and expertise of stakeholders from the community, the Board, library leadership, and the entire staff to create plans that people really believe in. In this workshop Hakala-Ausperk walks you through creating real plans that produce real results.
Building Networks of Trust: Harford Public Library & Immigrant Civic Engagement (online)
12/5/2013
(This webinar can be viewed on your own computer. Links and log in information will be emailed to you before the program. Registration is required.)
In order to promote civic engagement to local immigrant communities, Hartford Public Library:
created a Cultural Navigators program, formed an Immigrant Advisory Group, and initiated a series of Community Dialogues.
Join Homa Naficy, Richard Frieder, and Nancy Caddigan who will discuss these programs during this one hour online seminar. You will learn what worked, what did not work, and you will come away with ideas for new programs your library could offer to immigrants in your community
How to Discuss E-Books with Patrons (Part 1 of 2) (MLSC)
12/5/2013
How to Discuss E-Books with Patrons (Part 2 of 2) (MLSC)
12/12/2013
(Please note: This is a group viewing of a webinar. Registration is required.)
Reality check: e-books are now an indispensable part of library collections. Not only do patrons expect e-books in the library, they also expect librarians to be able to assist them with e-books. Are you afraid a patron will stump you with an e-book question? Do you feel like you're struggling to keep your knowledge of your library’s e-resources up to date? Take heart, for in this workshop’s two 90-minute sessions, Phil Spirito will give you the confidence and knowledge you need to assist your patrons, regardless of your level of technical expertise.
The Elusive Library Non-User: How Can Libraries Find Out What Non-Users Want? (MLSC)
12/6/2013
(Please note: This is a group viewing of a webinar. Registration is required.)
People who visit the library infrequently—or those who don’t visit at all—present a special challenge to public library staff. It’s hard to identify why they don’t use the library, because they typically ignore surveys or focus groups. And without knowing what their needs are, it’s difficult to know what services and programs will attract them. Don’t give up! This on-demand webinar offers some basic techniques that can be used to gain insights about non-users and help you draw them into the library
Introduction to WordPress Websites (full)
Tech Tools: Evernote Basics & Productivity Tools (full)
Welcome: The Affordable Care Act and Immigrants & Collection Development (Bristol PL)
12/11/2013
David Desiderato, Field Organizer at the Universal Healthcare Foundation of Connecticut, will share information about the Affordable Care Act particularly as it relates to immigrants. The second half of the meeting will be a discussion about your collection development needs. We’ll share the results of our recent informal survey. Connie Sear from the Connecticut Library Consortium will join us for the discussion.
Every Child Ready to Read Workshops
12/13/2013 (MLSC)
11/22/13 (MLSC)
12/13/13 (Bristol PL)
2/25/14 (WLSC)
The Division of Library Development offers directed grants that provide $3,000 (with 25% match requirement) to aid libraries in projects that introduce and/or extend the use of the Every Child Ready to Read(ECRR), program developed by the American Library Association’s Association of Library Service to Children. Attending one informational grant-writing session is required in order for a library to submit an application.
Programs for Older Adults / Services to Persons with Disabilities
12/17/2013 (Otis PL, Norwich)
12/26/2013 (MLSC
1/17/2014 (WLSC)
The special needs addressed by these programs may be physical, developmental, emotional, or learning disabilities. Grants may include (but are not limited to) the purchase of equipment and/or software that makes information content accessible to persons with disabilities. Library staff training in disability awareness and sensitivity is an important component of these grants.
Attending one informational grant-writing session is required in order for a library to submit an application in either category; one session covers both topical areas.
E-Books 101 – A Look at Devices, Platforms, and Training Ideas
12/17/2013
Join Lynnanne Pearson, manager of adult popular services, Skokie (Ill.) Public Library for a basic look at the e-book devices your customers are using as well as some tips and tricks for using the devices and lending them out to the public. Hear a brief overview of the available library e-book platforms and ideas for training both your staff and your patrons.
And a few things planned for January…
CSL Health Information Webinar Series
Money Smart Meet-Up
Please visit the Connecticut State Library Continuing Education Calendar of Events for more information.
Julie Styles
Continuing Education/Professional Development Coordinator
CT State Library Division of Library Development
Middletown Library Services Center
786 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
860.704.2206
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