Forwarded from Dawn Vogler at TSL -- here's the full post from their blog: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments/?p=2964 <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/librarydevelopments/?p=2964>
Thanks for compiling this great list, Valicia! May 18, 2010 Opportunity for All: The American Public Benefits from Library Internet Access <http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1648> (WebJunction) This Webinar will explore some of the ways that data collected about public access computer use can demonstrate the value of your services in the community and provide valuable information about the needs of your constituents. We will also examine approaches that have worked in using the data to influence funding and support for public access computing. Time: 12-1:00 pm 24/7 Readers' Advisory: Multichannel Delivery of Reading Recommendations <https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=regis tration.jsp&eventid=208025&sessionid=1&key=76EAC5D304FE131E5635C2566F597 A39&sourcepage=register> (Library Journal) Barry Trott from the Williamsburg Regional Library will discuss the process developed by his library that puts recommendations where users can find them, and how staff creates award-winning reviews. Tara Bannon, librarian at the Denver Public Library's busiest branch, will describe how their staff intranet is used to gather the wisdom of the crowd in generating and creating electronic and print booklists and bookmarks. Rebecca Sigmon from NoveList will look at plans for recommendations in a new version of its top- ranked readers' advisory resource. Time: 1-2:00 pm Trends in Teen Lit: The Independent View <https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/123434370> (Booklist) In this hourlong webinar, moderated by Gillian Engberg, Booklist's Young Adult Books Editor, you'll hear about new trends in teen books from author and Booklist columnist Michael Cart and three independent publishers: Melissa Wood of Sourcebooks, Andrew Wooldridge of Orca Book Publishers, and Rick Wilks and Susan Shipton of Annick Press. Time: 1-2:00 pm May 19, 2010 Introduction to Website Analytics <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/webanalytics.html> <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/webanalytics.html> (TSLAC) Laura Quinn of Idealware will talk through the tools and strategies you can use to discover just how effective your website is. She views demos of free tools such as AWStats and Google Analytics, and a takes quick look at some of the more advanced packages (ClickTracks, WebTrends, HBX Analytics, Omniture) . Time: 10-11:30 a.m. Digital Photo Management in Libraries <http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/350/index.html> (Infopeople) Discover online management services that can make organizing photo collections easier and learn about free web-based photo editing tools that can help you to fix those not-quite-right pics. Get direct comparisons of these tools that can help you decide which are best for your needs or your library. Time: 2-3:00 pm May 20, 2010 The Future is Mobile: an OCLC/Library Journal Online Symposium <http://www.oclc.org/innovation/> <http://www.oclc.org/innovation/> (OCLC/Library Journal) Hear from industry experts and leading voices from across the library spectrum during this afternoon of free Webinar presentations and panel discussions. Come learn about how upcoming mobile trends will impact your library, your users, and our culture. No travel, no cost, just insight. Time: 12-3:00 pm The Economics of Sustaining Digital Information <http://www.oclc.org/research/events/webinars.htm> (OCLC) The goal of this webinar is to update participants on the latest thinking on building economically sustainable digital preservation activities. OCLC research scientist Brian Lavoie will talk about the economic challenges of long-term digital preservation, based on the work of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Sustainable Digital Preservation and Access (which he co-chaired). Time: 1-2:00 pm May 24, 2010 Serving Diverse Communities: A Case Study in Leadership Through Continuous Learning <http://www.txla.org/CE/strategic.html> (TLA Strategic Initiatives CE Series) Molly Raphael, Retired Director of the Multnomah County Library (Portland, OR) and Rita Jimenez, MCL Director of Neighborhood talk about taking the leadership in serving diverse communities and detail many of the programs at the Multnomah County Library. A Q&A will follow the discussion. Time: 2-3:00 pm May 25, 2010 Getting Your Resume Noticed <http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/webinars/resume.htm> (TSLAC) Resumes are to get the job interview. Come learn tips to get resumes updated for print and online submissions, key components of the resume and learn if cover letters are still necessary. Learn the difference between a chronological and functional resume and when to use each type. Also covered will be common questions job seekers have for their resumes and where to find more resources to assist them. Time: 2-3:15 pm May 26, 2010 Mission Critical: Services to Spanish Speakers <http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=1647> (WebJunction, with REFORMA <http://www.reforma.org/> ) Now more than ever, programs for Spanish speakers at libraries around the country are seeing record attendance and positive feedback from participants. Find out how your outreach efforts and your community can help position the *library as critical* in the eyes of stakeholders and decision makers. Come hear practical, successful examples of library services targeted to new immigrants. Presenters for this webinar include Emily A. Klopstein, Loida Garcia-Febo, and Carol Brey-Casiano Time: 12-1:00 pm Kam McEvoy Electronic Resources Specialist Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st St., Suite 100 Austin, TX 78756 512-583-0704 x19 800-262-4431 x19 fax: 512-583-0709
