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LLAMA webinar provides tips for managing library instruction/outreach
CHICAGO — If you’re looking for fresh ideas about managing your library outreach and instruction program, then LLAMA has a webinar that can help. The Library Leadership and Management Association (LLAMA) will present “Tips for Managing a Library...
ALCTS offers new cataloging Web course
CHICAGO - A new "Fundamentals" Web course is coming from the Association for Library Collections and Technical Services ( ALCTS). " Fundamentals of Cataloging" is a six-week online course that is a basic primer for library cataloging concepts and...
Using Twitter for marketing and outreach
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ TechSource announces a new session of the popular workshop, Using Twitter for Marketing and Outreach with Andy Burkhardt. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014. This...
Explore accreditation, managing change, precision Googling and more with fall 2014 ACRL e-learning
CHICAGO — The Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) is offering a variety of online learning opportunities in fall 2014 to meet the demands of your schedule and budget. Full details and registration information are available on the ACRL...
Free webinar explores the makings of an award-winning school library program
CHICAGO — Creating a library program can be daunting regardless of an audience’s age. Developing a program for K-8 students— one that aligns with curriculum, stays on budget and keeps kids engaged — comes with a unique set of challenges. A free webinar,...
What you need to know about grant writing
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Editions announces an exciting new workshop, What You Need to Know About Grant Writing with Nancy Kalikow Maxwell. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30 pm EDT/1:30 CDT on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. In this workshop, Nancy...
AASL webinar helps school librarians release the leader within
CHICAGO – With help from a new webinar from the American Association of School Librarians (AASL), school librarians with reluctant or unrealized potential can unlock their inner leader. Presented by Ann Martin, “Coaching the Leader Within” will take place...
Building the digital branch: Designing effective library websites
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ TechSource announces a new iteration of our popular workshop, Building the Digital Branch: Designing Effective Library Websites with David Lee King. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. CDT on...
Your library needs community partnerships: How to get it done
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Editions announces a new iteration of a popular workshop, Your Library Needs Community Partnerships: How to Get it Done with Paul Signorelli. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, Oct...
Cloud computing for librarians: An introduction
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ TechSource announces a new iteration of the popular workshop Cloud Computing For Librarians: An Introduction with Krista Godfrey. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. CDT on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014...
RDA for music: Classical music audio recordings
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Editions in partnership with the Music Library Association announces an exciting new workshop, RDA for Music: Classical Music Audio Recordings with Damian Iseminger and Casey Mullin. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 3:30...
Engaging your community through cultural heritage digital libraries
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ TechSource announces an exciting new workshop, Engaging Your Community Through Cultural Heritage Digital Libraries, with Karen Calhoun and Aaron Brenner. This workshop will last 90 minutes and take place at 2:30 p.m. EDT/1:30 p.m. CDT on...
E-Books: What librarians need to know now and for the future
CHICAGO — 91´«Ã½ Editions announces a new iteration of its popular eCourse, E-Books: What Librarians Need to Know Now and for the Future. Mirela Roncevic will serve as the instructor for this four-week facilitated eCourse starting on Oct. 13, 2014. Mirela...
Free Banned Books Week webinar at noon ET on Sept. 24
CHICAGO—Travel to London, South Carolina, Texas and California to learn about efforts to un-ban books by attending the free webinar, "Regional Issues for Banned Books in 2014." In 2013, there were hundreds of reported requests for books to be removed from...
LLAMA webinar examines differences between assessment and evaluation
CHICAGO —The terms assessment and evaluation are sometimes used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings and purposes. The Library Leadership and Management Association’s Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation Section (LLAMA-MAES) will present...
