[CASL-L] July Library Webinars

[Abery, Kris]

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


OCLC: Libraries, Children and Families - July 9th (Online)
New research and policy recommendations on role of libraries in early reading
The importance of early childhood education was underscored by President Obama in his most recent State of the Union address: "Study after study shows that the sooner a child begins learning, the better he or she does down the road." Join us to hear Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/>, present on a recent policy report, developed with the Campaign for Grade-level Reading<http://www.imls.gov/about/campaign_for_grade_level_reading.aspx>, that highlights the role of libraries in early learning. The report also offers a plan of action for policy makers to build on current research and include libraries in early learning strategies. Attendees will learn about best practices for enhancing reading programs and how to participate in your community's efforts to address literacy concerns. In addition, Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project<http://libraries.pewinternet.org/>, will describe the Project's newly released report about the special role that libraries play in the life of families with children. Attendees will learn what matters to parents about their library experiences with their children, and how library programs and outreach can address those needs.

Register @ http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Libraries_Children_and_Families.html

InfoPeople:5 Clicks (or Fewer) to Census Data: Navigating American FactFinder - July 10th (Online)
Do you need to know:
*How to create a mash-up map of the population and economic data of your city?
*The educational attainment level of Asians in different cities in California?
*The number of people in your county with health insurance coverage?

Linda Clark, data dissemination specialist for the U. S. Census Bureau, will guide you through the latest version of the American FactFinder database.

At the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
*Quickly find the most current population for any city or county in the U.S.
*Obtain basic counts of people in specific categories
*Drill down to find rich topical data for your community at low levels of geography
*Locate tables that cross-tabulate broad subject areas with local race, ethnic, and tribal groups
*Answer most user inquiries in five clicks or fewer!

This webinar will be of interest to public libraries, medical libraries, law libraries, school and university libraries, reference desk staff, and all others engaged in providing customer service to people needing Census data.

Part 2 of this webinar will introduce you to even more detailed ways of accessing data in the American FactFinder and will be presented on Wednesday, August 14, 2013.

Register @ http://www.infopeople.org/training/five-clicks-or-fewer-census-data-part-1

Using Census Data to Apply for a Grant - July 11th (Online)
Practice accessing statistics from the decennial census, the American Community.

Register @ https://questionweb.com/83870/registrationform.asp?P1=315w-r9xp-kkf

OCLC: Library Social Media Use - July 17th (Online)
Over half of the world's 2 billion internet users interact with social media tools to create, share, and exchange information and ideas while online. Libraries are using these tools to market programs and services, and to connect and engage with their communities beyond the library walls. Join us as we explore Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest as examples of tools that are being used successful by libraries. The webinar will cover how to create, administer, moderate, and leverage your library's online presence.  Some basic security settings for each social media tool will be discussed as well.

Register @ http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Library_Social_Media_Use.html

InfoPeople:Early Literacy Programming in the Digital Age - July 24th (Online)
*Are you concerned about how new screen technologies are impacting young children?
*Are you working to help children in your community develop their early literacy skills and school readiness?
*Does the idea of adding one more service or technology to your existing offerings fill you with dread?

Library staff has a crucial skill-set for evaluating content and collections and for supporting developing literacy skills. With the explosion of touch-screen technology and the resulting app and e-book market, there's a real need for applying these skills to help families navigate the changing media landscape.

In this webinar you will learn about the latest research into children, early literacy, and screen technology; best practices for using media in early literacy programming; get tips for selecting quality resources; and learn about the qualities of successful digital literacy programs and how to incorporate them in your library.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Have access to quality research supporting the inclusion of digital services for children in early literacy programming
*Know how to evaluate apps and eBooks for inclusion in a library's circulating or storytelling collection
*Have steps for planning an Early Literacy Program that incorporates digital media with traditional storytelling techniques

This webinar will be of interest to public library staff working with children, their department heads, technical staff, and Library Directors.

Register @ http://infopeople.org/training/early-literacy-programming
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