[CASL-L] Loads of free, online webinars

[Styles, Julie]

Too busy to travel? Can't get away from your desk?

The following webinars are all free, and you can watch them from any computer!
For more information, including links to registration, see our calendar (where all free, online webinars will be highlighted in yellow): http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp


Title: GRAPHIC NOVEL AND COMIC COLLECTIONS FOR TEENS
Date: Wednesday, April 09, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM
Description:
During this webinar, we'll explore the assets found in graphic novel and comics formats that support adolescent development. We'll discuss collections that best address teen interests and needs, as well as resources that are strong in supplying ongoing information for collection development and readers' advisory work.


Title: PEOPLE - DIFFICULT OR DIFFERENT?
Date: Friday, April 11, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description:  In this interactive and engaging Webinar, you will discover why "different" does not have to mean "difficult." Then you will learn the magic of making slight adjustments in your awareness and behavior that will have a significant impact on your ability to "click" with customers and co-workers.


Title: WHY NOT JUST GOOGLE IT?: COMPARING ICONN ONESEARCH WITH INTERNET SEARCH ENGINES
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Time: 11:00 AM
Description: Although the Internet is home to vast amounts of information, and is useful for some types of searches, OneSearch provides access to millions of pages of reliable, vetted content which is typically not available on the free web. OneSearch also provides tools for more precise searching and managing search results, and access to request, the statewide library catalog. In this 45 minute session, we will compare iCONN OneSearch with various popular Internet search engines, and review the many ways in which OneSearch can easily bring your patrons to the high-value content that they need.


Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH RESOURCES
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM
Description:
Join us to get ideas for reaching out to parents of young kids and to learn about the best resources for answering health-related questions about newborns, toddlers, and preschoolers.


Title: DIGITAL LITERACY: LIBRARIES RESPOND TO COMMUNITY NEEDS
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: Explore practical ways for all libraries to address digital literacy programming and training-from classroom settings, drop-in classes, or responding to patron needs on the fly.


Title: EMBRACE THE EVOLUTION: ADAPTING REFERENCE SERVICE TO NEW TECHNOLOGY
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM
Description: Presenter: Toby Greenwalt
Portable Internet devices and persistent access to online resources is changing the way people learn. With that comes significant shifts to the way people use library spaces and services. Rather than fearing this disruption, libraries should lean into the change. Through mobile library services, flipped and co-learning experiences, and virtual reference tools, libraries can continue to demonstrate the importance of reference skills. Join digital strategist Toby Greenwalt for an exploration of current and emerging techniques.


Title: DDA 2.0: EVIDENCED-BASED SELECTION OF E-BOOKS
Date: Thursday, April 24, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: DDA stand for Demand Driven Acquisitions and for this online session GALADRIEL CHILTON, Electronic Resources Management Librarian at the University of Connecticut, will describe how the UCONN Libraries are working to provide access to thousands of DRM-free e-books while only purchasing titles with highest use.
This session is free and you can view it from your own computer. Those registering will receive login instructions a couple of days before the session.
Registration Required: YES

Title: AN INTRODUCTION TO MOBILE GOVERNMENT APPS (MGOV) FOR LIBRARIANS
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: This webinar will give an introduction to mgov, showcase useful federal, state, and local government apps, and discuss how libraries can help patrons to navigate mgov. The webinar will cover how librarians can teach patrons to use mobile devices, provide links on our webpages to government apps, and create apps for their own e-government websites.


Title: HOW TO ORGANIZE AND RUN A SUCCESSFUL HUMAN LIBRARY
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Time: 3:00 PM
Description: The Human Library promotes community engagement and combats prejudice by bringing people with unique life experiences together to have open and honest conversations.
Join Julie Winkelstein from the University of Tennessee - Knoxville, Rachel Foyt from Santa Monica Public Library, and Chelsie Harris from San Diego County Library as they share information about the Human Library, how to start planning a Human Library at your institution, and how to make it successful and rewarding for your community.


Title: REFERENCE SERVICES: TRIED, TRUE, AND NEW
Date: Thursday, May 08, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: This webinar will explore both traditional and emerging approaches to library reference, addressing changing patron needs and with varied information resources and formats.


Title: ROLES FOR LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANS IN DISASTERS
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: This webinar presents information on libraries' and librarians' roles supporting their communities and the disaster workforce before, during, and after hazardous events and disasters. It discusses the information needs of first responders, emergency managers, and other professionals working in the areas of disaster planning, response and recovery.
health information.


Title: THERE'S AN APP FOR THAT! 50 APPS THAT WILL ROCK YOUR WORLD IN 60 MINUTES
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM
Description:
Presented by Michelle Luhtala, Head Librarian, New Canaan High School, CT
Is the application market transforming education? In this session, participants will discover apps that change the way students and teachers think about learning. The presenter will feature apps that promote essential 21st century learning skills - creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and apps that fuel creativity.


Title: TRANSFORMING LIBRARY SPACE FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Date: Thursday, May 22, 2014
Time: 1:00 PM
Description: A webinar rethinking how library spaces can be configured to enhance and expand community engagement in the digital age.


Title: HEALTH HAPPENS IN LIBRARIES: TECHNOLOGY PLANNING FOR EHEALTH
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: In this Health Happens in Libraries webinar, learn how public libraries can leverage their technology infrastructure to better serve the health information needs of patrons.


Title: BETA.CONGRESS.GOV
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2014
Time: 2:00 PM
Description: Presented by members of the development team of Congress.gov, this webinar presents information on the new Congressional legislative portal. Congress.gov is the official source for federal legislative information. It replaces the nearly 20-year-old THOMAS.gov site with a system that includes platform mobility, comprehensive information retrieval and user-friendly presentation.


Title: FLIPPIN'LIBRARY! A YEAR IN THE LIFE OF A FLIPPED LIBRARY
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Time: 5:00 PM
Description:
While New Canaan High School library has been packaging instruction for online consumption for years, we shifted our approach this year to increase personalized instruction. In this session, the presenter will debrief about the original goals, the experience, the successes, what changes are needed, and what to build on for next year.








Kind regards,

Julie Styles, MLIS
Professional Development Coordinator
CT State Library | Division of Library Development
786 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
860.704.2206
julie.styles at ct.gov
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