[CASL-L] May 2013 Library Webinars

[Abery, Kris]

The following webinars are scheduled for May 2013. Descriptions and registration information is listed below.

OCLC: LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator - Tues., May 7th (Online)
Learn how the Escondido Public Library partnered with local experts to create digital content for the library's collection. Funded by an LSTA grant, the LibraryYOU project consists of a digital media studio, a website, and public training classes encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats. LibraryYOU helps strengthen connections with local businesses, establishing the library as a technology leader in the community.  This webinar covers how Escondido set up LibraryYOU and how other libraries, large and small, can set up similar community content creation projects. Register @ http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/LibraryYOU_Library_as_Content_Creator.html

InfoPeople: Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part I of II - Tues., May 14th (Online)
*Is your library staff overwhelmed by users behaving badly?
*Does your code of conduct sufficiently address users' inappropriate behaviors?
*Are staff resentful of having to act as de facto social workers?

To a great extent, libraries' users behave within the framework of acceptable social norms. But a subset of users in all libraries - large, small, urban, rural, suburban, special and academic - behave outside these norms, placing stress on the staff and other users. Whether the behaviors are exhibited by those who are homeless, mentally ill or just plain rude, providing your staff with limit-setting and self-care skills can turn challenging situations into empowering ones. San Francisco Public Library has turned to other City agencies to assist staff in gaining skills and strategies for responding to these situations.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Be able to identify at least 3 reasons why it is important to set limits with users.
*Be able to share with co-workers at least 3 effective strategies on how to set limits with users.
*Be able to articulate the importance of the concept of self-care and be familiar with self-care strategies following a difficult interaction with a user.

For additional details and registration information visit: http://www.infopeople.org/training/what_do_i_know_part_1

InfoPeople: Handling Challenging Situations: What Do I Do Now? Part II of II - May 21st (Online)
*Are staff uncomfortable with library users they perceive to be homeless?
*Are you looking for ways to reach users in need of social services?
*Is your library a model for others hoping to provide wider services?

A partnership between the San Francisco Public Library and the local Department of Public Health resulted in the placement of a social worker at the Main Library to link users to housing and social services. Eventually a job-training component was added, providing opportunities to develop marketable skills for people who had been homeless. Meet and hear the story of a library outreach worker who helps herself by helping others.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Know the basic library behavior guidelines for homeless and mentally ill users
*Learn about successful outreach and job training opportunities for homeless library users
*Have strategies for helping people unreceptive to offers of help

For additional details and registration information visit: http://www.infopeople.org/training/what_do_i_know_part_2

InfoPeople: Planning an Adult Program on a Budget: Creative Library Program - Wed., May 15th (Online)
*Want to start programming but don't know where to start?
*Need help on providing quality programs on a limited budget?

This webinar will introduce the beginning program coordinator to the basic tools necessary to plan, implement and evaluate successful library programs for adult programming on a budget. From book discussions and author visits to craft programs and film screenings, this webinar is designed to help public librarians create programming that underscore the role of the public library as an important cultural, recreational and educational institution in the community.

This webinar will provide participants with ideas and samples of programs they can bring to their own library. A step-by step process and details including getting started, program types and associated costs, resources for low cost programs, and marketing and evaluating programs.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Be able to identify at least three types of low cost programs
*Be able to identify potential community partners within the community
*Be able to identify sources of invisible costs and in kind costs
*Be familiar with free and low cost avenues to promote programming
*Be able to collect and provide data to your organization and sponsors

Register @ http://www.infopeople.org/training/planning-adult-program

OCLC: Broadband Adoption Toolkit - Wed., May 22nd (Online)
A webinar with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit discussing how to implement strategies for building digitally inclusive communities.

Increasing access and use of information technologies is essential for communities and individuals. Libraries, local government, community-based organizations and businesses are creating a variety of solutions. Building a digitally inclusive community requires multiple strategies, collaborations and creativity. Some digital inclusion strategies are referred to as "broadband adoption" which includes technology training, broadband awareness, low cost internet service and low cost home computers. NTIA is expected to release a Broadband Adoption Toolkit in March 2013. Join us for a conversation with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit to discuss what they learned and how the broadband adoption pieces fit together. Register @ http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Broadband_Adoption_Toolkit.html











Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Tele: 860.704.2206
Fax: 704.2228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTStateLibrary
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LibraryofCT

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