[kids-lib] Professional Dev: Free webinars in February

Tue Feb 1 09:44:26 PST 2011

Here are some FREE online professional development opportunities that may be of particular to youth librarians in public and school libraries:

Spring Nonfiction Book Buzz 2011 (School Library Journal)

 February 3

Nonfiction publishing continues to evolve, taking advantage of new media and resources to deliver high quality content to readers grades K-12. For educational reasons, enjoyment, and personal growth, kids and teens need access to a collection of quality nonfiction books as do parents, educators and counselors. This webcast will feature outstanding new and forthcoming titles from three leading publishers of nonfiction, from bugs to boats, fangs and gangs, and more!

 To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

Teen Book Buzz Spring 2011 (School Library Journal)

February 8

It looks like another delicious spring for teen readers! Our YA publishers have fantastic books to tell you about from tried and true authors as well as some very special debuts. There's romance, suspense, faeries and fairy tale twists, futuristic societies, and plenty more. Any vampires, zombies or werewolves? You'll have to tune in to find out! It's guaranteed to be a fun and lively webcast.

To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011 (Booklist)

February 8

Young adult literature remains one of the most exciting areas of the publishing world, and it's challenging to keep up with the latest news and books. In this information-packed Booklist Publications webinar, attendees will learn about the year's hottest YA releases. Booklist's Young Adult editor Gillian Engberg will be joined by publishing representatives who will fill you in on their leading teen titles for spring and beyond. Sponsored by Egmont USA, Bloomsbury Children's Books/Walker Books for Young Readers, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, and Disney Book Group.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://www.booklistonline.com/GeneralInfo.aspx?id=63

Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond (WebJunction)

 February 15

Join us for a showcase of reading initiatives that will draw readers of all ages to your library. Presenters will share how they plan, promote, and carry out successful summer reading programs, and will discuss year-round efforts that encourage and support lifelong readership in the community.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Spring 2011 Nonfiction Announcements (School Library Journal)

 February 22

What are your young readers asking for? It seems like libraries can never have enough books on sports, vehicles, art, weather, weapons, celebrities and animals, preferably strange and silly looking ones! Four leading publishers of nonfiction material for all grades will be showcasing popular new titles in this webcast as well as giving attendees a sneak peek at forthcoming books that will help round out and build up your collection.

 To register for this event, go to: http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/csp/cms/sites/SLJ/Technology/WebCasts/index.csp

Teens, Tweens and Social Networking (Infopeople)

February 23
At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to: identify the main social networking sites being used by young people, name at least one obstacle to reaching this age group via social media, and identify at least 3 tasks for which young people use their cell phones. This webinar will be of interest to public libraries, teen and youth services staff.

For more information and to register for this program, visit: http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list
Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

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The Accessible Technology Coalition, American Library Association, Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, Booklist, GrantSpace, Infopeople, LE at D, Library Journal, Nebraska Library Commission, O'Reilly, Texas State Library & Archives Commission, WebJunction, and the Wyoming State Library will be webcasting the following FREE programs during February.  These programs and others are listed on the Wyoming Libraries Planning Calendar: http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/planningcalendar.html

 TITLES OF FEBRUARY PROGRAMS:

Collections for Your Community - Tools? Cake Pans? Toys?

E-rate for Beginners

Your Board and Fundraising: An Introductory Course

Money Smart Week @ your library

Inside Google eBooks: The Platform, Partners and Titles

Spring Nonfiction Book Buzz 2011

1 hour of Google Docs

Teen Book Buzz Spring 2011

YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011

Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled

Ten Tips to Effectively Serve the Genealogy Searcher

1 hour of Google Presentation

Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond

New and Tantalizing Spring Titles from Workman

Self-Service in Libraries: Lessons to Be Learned from the Retail World

RDA Ask-the-Experts Webinar

Introduction to Assistive Technology

ADA Update: Revised Regulations for Disability Accommodations for the Public

1 hour of Google Spreadsheet

Spring 2011 Nonfiction Announcements

Introduction to Digital Storytelling Communities: How to Engage the Public

WYLD Wednesday: Director's Station Upgrade

Tech Talk with Michael Sauers

2010 Access to Learning Award

Teens, Tweens and Social Networking

Database of the Month: Wilson OmniFILE

1 hour of Google Forms and Drawings

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