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LITA: Learn the latest on Privacy Tools

Privacy tools are a hot topic in libraries, as librarians all over the country have begun using and teaching privacy-enhancing technologies, and considering the privacy and security implications of library websites, databases, and services. Attend any and...

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Intellectual Freedom and Minors Webinar

Intellectual Freedom and Minors Webinar hosted by Freedom to Read Foundation and 91´«Ã½ Office for Intellectual Freedom Thursday, May 26, 2016 1pm CST www.ala.org/advocacy/intellectual-freedom-and-minors FREE for FTRF Members! Join popular YA author Chris...

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Learn how to build and operate a digital media lab in upcoming PLA webinar

CHICAGO – Join the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn how to build and operate a digital media lab in your library. “ Building and Operating Your Digital Media Lab” will take place on May 4 at 1:00 p.m. Central. Instructor Jeffrey Fisher of the...

Choose Privacy Week 2016 webinar focuses on raising privacy awareness in your library

CHICAGO — Is your library preparing to observe Choose Privacy Week 2016? Join the 91´«Ã½'s IFC Privacy Subcommittee and the Office for Intellectual Freedom for a free webinar that will offer solid guidance on developing privacy programming that will educate...

AASL seeks webinar proposals

CHICAGO – The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) invites school librarians looking to share best practices with their peers and subject matter experts to submit proposals for AASL eCOLLAB webinars. AASL seeks webinars 45-60 minutes in length...

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Learn how to create an individual development plan in upcoming PLA webinar

CHICAGO – Join the Public Library Association (PLA) to learn how an Individual Development Plan (IDP) can be a helpful tool to identify, organize, and communicate your career goals. “ YOU are the Goal! Career & Individual Development Planning” will take...

Spring brings a fresh season of engaging subjects and useful information with the ACRL-Choice webinar program

MIDDLETOWN, CONNECTICUT; CHICAGO – ACRL-Choice webinars connect academic and research librarians with content and service providers, publishers, authors, and other experts. Since the launch of the program in 2013, thousands of participants have attended...

Storytime Shenanigans: Building Great Programs for Preschoolers—eCourse

Catch the programming bug with Rob Reid's lively, humorous eCourse!

CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Publishing announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse, Storytime Shenanigans: Building Great Programs for Preschoolers. Rob Reid will serve as the instructor for a three-week facilitated eCourse starting on Apr. 18, 2016. Readers of...

Instructional Design Essentials eCourse

Learning instructional design essentials

CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Publishing announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse, Instructional Design Essentials. Nicole Pagowsky and Erica DeFrain will serve as the instructors for a four-week facilitated eCourse starting on Apr. 18, 2016. In this eCourse...

Taking the Fear out of How-To Fests: 20 Activity Ideas in 90 Minutes Workshop

New workshop: Taking the Fear out of How-To Fests: 20 Activity ideas in 90 Minutes

CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Publishing announces a new workshop Taking the Fear out of How-To Fests: 20 Activity Ideas in 90 Minutes, with Amy Alessio. This workshop will last 90 minutes and is hosted live at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. How-to fests...

Improving Your Library’s Mobile Services Workshop

Improving Your Library’s Mobile Services, popular workshop returns!

CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Publishing announces a new iteration of its popular workshop Improving Your Library's Mobile Services, with Bohyun Kim. This workshop will last 90 minutes and is hosted live at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, Apr. 27, 2016. Making your...

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Free webcast: Library Solutions for eBook and eAudiobook Trends

CHICAGO — A new episode of American Libraries Live — a one-hour discussion on Library Solutions for eBook and eAudiobook Trends — will air live at 2 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Mar. 10. This free streaming video broadcast is brought to you by American...

Gadgets in the Library with Jason Griffey

Gadgets in the Library with Jason Griffey, popular workshop returns

CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Publishing has brought back the popular workshop Gadgets in the Library with Jason Griffey with Jason Griffey. This workshop is 90 minutes and hosted live at 2:30 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Apr. 7, 2016. What’s the current and near-future...

Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens Workshop

Creating a Digital Media Space Today's Teens, popular workshop returns

CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Publishing has brought back the popular 2-part workshop Creating a Digital Media Space for Today's Teens with Corey Wittig. This workshop includes two 60 minute workshops hosted live at 2:00 p.m. Eastern on Thursday, Apr. 14 & 21, 2016. In...

Online Tutorials: Creating them Easily and Effectively eCourse

Create online tutorials easily and effectively, new eCourse!

CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Publishing announces an exciting new eCourse, Online Tutorials: Creating them Easily and Effectively. Hannah Gascho Rempel and Maribeth Slebodnik will serve as the instructors for this four-week facilitated eCourse starting on Apr. 4, 2016...