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Professional Development Resources for Library Staff August 2017
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August 8 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm $199 It happens all the time in any career—you’re caught off guard and must speak with zero preparation. You’re asked for your opinion in a heated meeting. You need to introduce someone to a group. You’re unexpectedly asked to say a few words to a large audience. As you start to ramble in a quivering voice, you realize you have no idea how to make the most of these impromptu speaking moments … how to stay poised and confident.
One of the hallmarks of a great communicator is the ability to speak with confidence in any setting, any situation and at a moment’s notice…or with no notice at all. Sign up now for Thinking on Your Feet: How to Speak Intelligently at a Moment’s Notice, a brand new Webinar that teaches you how to prepare for the unexpected. The techniques you’ll learn in just one hour will stretch you, give you anxiety-busting tools and help you see these moments as opportunities. You’ll never be caught off guard again!
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August 9 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) $45 for members / 455 for non-members Our interactive session will focus on how to build a culture of innovation at your organization. We will provide an overview of frameworks that support innovation and will look at their applications to libraries. We will share some of the proven strategies we have used at Western Libraries in our goal of providing relevant, user-centred library services to our community and will discuss practical approaches that you can implement in your pursuit of inspiring innovation at your organization.
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August 16 | 10:00am - 11:00am (MT) Are you creating a learning culture for your employees? We’re working in environments today where change is no longer an event but a constantly occurring process.
In this webinar, CEO of BizLibrary, Dean Pichee will talk about what an engaged learning culture looks like, what types of strategies to implement to turn your ideas into a reality, how to make sure your training really sticks and how to manage the change that will inevitably occur as you implement a culture of learning. Key Learning Objectives: - Learn the key characteristics of an engaged learning culture Why micro-learning is the ideal tool for real culture-shift
- How the science of learning reinforces training and increases ROI
- Why change is inevitable and how to deal with it in a positive way
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August 17 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (MT) Employees motivated to deliver top notch service are key to a library’s success. But many in library organizations don’t know how to effectively instigate employee motivation. As a critical management and leadership skill, it’s important to know what motivation is and isn't, what works and what doesn’t. In this session, we’ll explore factors that influence motivation at work and review strategies for supervisors to keep their teams motivated and productive. No matter the size of your library or your role, you will be inspired to find your own motivation and be able to catalyze others!
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September 5 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm $199 Are your employees fully involved and enthusiastic about their jobs? Could they be more productive and more dedicated team members? If so, you may not be properly engaging your team. You need to make sure your employees aren’t just showing up—they’re stepping up!
The answer: Employee engagement! When your employees are engaged and actively interested in their work, they’re more efficient and more likely to positively impact your organization—and they’re less likely to leave you in the lurch. And nothing has a more powerful impact on employee engagement than their direct supervisor—you! When you practice the techniques you’ll learn in our hot-topic Webinar Employee Engagement 101, your team will become more productive—and your reputation as a manager will soar.
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September 7 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm Learn what it takes to build your high performance team. The strongest and most effective teams tap into and activate the strengths of every team member and build an environment rich with trust and respect. This allows for open communication and cohesiveness, which enables a team to rise to its full potential and overcome any obstacle to achieve desired results.
As a result of participating in this session you will: - Discover the 6 characteristics of high performance teams.
- Determine where to focus to build a stronger team.
- Start development of an action plan to increase team performance.
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$20 Essential leadership skills and competencies often mean the difference between thriving or failing in a leadership role. This webinar is designed to help new or existing leaders increase their abilities to lead teams. Viewers will learn strategies to make better decisions, assess team dynamics and to improve trust and influence with those they are leading.
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$120 US /Premium Members $36 US In the What Motivates Me webinar, the New York Times bestselling authors of The Carrot Principle and All In offer an extensively tested method for leaders to identify their employees’ unique blend of core motivators and then help them align just a little more of their work with what drives them—creating huge boons in productivity and engagement.
In a fresh and wildly thought-provoking presentation, audiences will learn: - Why it is important to know what motivates us.
- The 5 myths of motivation.
- The 5 identities associated with motivation.
- How great leaders align their work with their motivators.
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*subscription required In this course, management and leadership expert Todd Dewett provides practical advice to help you establish your identity as a leader, connect with your team, and become a successful first-time manager. Learn how to survive your first 30 days, build trust, facilitate efficient meetings, and develop authority. This course is designed to prepare you to confidently tackle your responsibilities at work and increase your value to the organization while improving operational effectiveness.
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2-3 hrs, self-directed With continuous changes in technology and increased competition due to globalization, organizations need to be able to continuously adapt to the changes occurring around them or face the risk of becoming irrelevant in the market place.
This course will help you develop the change management skills necessary to do so. First you will learn how to successfully manage organizational change. You will study 9 key success factors that research on successful organizational change projects from all over the world indicate are crucial for change to be fully implemented. Each of these 9 key success factors will focus on a specific element of organizational change such as: the role of stakeholders, the development of a change plan, and risk management strategies. Next you will learn how to guide employees through organizational change. You will study the 11 key success factors necessary to ensure that your employees do not have a negative experience during the change period. You will learn how to empathize with your employees and see change from their perspective, learn why stability is important during a period of change, and how to develop a policy of open communication throughout the process.
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1-2 hrs, self-directed In this free online course Professor Bob Sutton reveals the successful habits of well respected leaders, and outlines the type of habits practiced by those who fail to lead. He points out that when people move into positions of power, they can easily loose sight of the needs of those they lead. In this course you will learn what the hallmarks of great leaders are, how leaders need to hear the truth and how to deal with team disagreements. You will learn about rotten apples and how they must be removed for the health and longevity of a team. He also explains the best way to "wage war" with an ineffective leader.
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The courageous leader : how to face any challenge and lead your team to success by Angela SebalyThe Courageous Leader presents a much-needed reminder for leaders everywhere: it takes courage. Courage is not just about heroic acts in grandiose situations--it's about everyday, solid-as-a-rock support and leadership that motivates, inspires, and delivers. It's about taking a risk on a great idea, and it's about seeing opportunities in the day-to-day. Courageous leaders aren't necessarily the bold "Navy SEALS" of the workplace; they're the everyday people who lead steadily through rough waters. They don't seek out discomfort, but accept it as part of the process when it occurs, and still deliver exceptional results. This book shows you how to tap into your courage reserves and build your steel. Real stories of everyday leaders show you how it's done, and provide a new lens for seeing real strength in adversity--and practicing it yourself.
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August 15 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) Looking at best practices for overcoming what can at first seem like a daunting task, grant writing. From arts-based, professional, and non-profit institutions alike, grant writing can be essential to the sustainability of an organization.
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August 23 | 8:00am - 9:00am (MT) Do you want to spruce up your library’s graphic design? Learning and understanding the elements of design can help any artistic novice create attractive signage and advertisements. This hour-long session will cover the foundations of graphic design, including color, contrast, texture, and fonts and how they coexist in an image.
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August 22 - September 18, 2017 $200 US Join instructor Linda Hofschire and learn to turn data into something meaningful. During the 4 weeks of this course, you will learn how to tell your library's story with data, including how to:
- Craft a story about your organization that is supported by data and anecdotes
- Classify your library's data as inputs, outputs, or outcomes
- Explain why data-based stories can effectively demonstrate the impact of your library
- Design visual presentations of data
- Describe numbers in accessible and meaningful ways
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August 15 | 8:00am - 8:30am (MT) This 30-minute session will show you the tools available in the NoveList and NoveList Plus products to assist with creating effective displays, staff development for Readers’ Advisory, genre outlines with most popular books/authors in that genre, book club support, ideas for story time (picture book extenders), printing bookmarks and flyers at your site, Common Core connections and brief videos, and series, title and author read-alikes.
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August 24 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) The Dewey Divas and Dudes will present the hits and sleepers of the Fall 2017 season.
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Original broadcast - June 8, 2017 Designed for library staff without a background in reader’s advisory, this webinar defines RA services and provide strategies for having a conversation with patrons about books and other materials. Discussion includes the elements of a book’s appeal and resources to help answer the question “what should I read next? Also explored are new RA services in other libraries.
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1hr self-paced course This course is designed for teachers, librarians, and parents who are helping beginning readers choose books to read. As professionals we can fine tune this process before it begins, eliminate much of the frustration, and offer the learner appropriate choices that will get them into actually READING books while they still want to, and not after they're too tired to even care anymore!
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August 15 - 28, 2017 $150 US Would you like to discover new techniques to push your library's collections, both digital and actual, in fun, lively ways using various social media channels? Readers' advisory is a growing field, and the use of social media offers creative opportunities and unusual challenges regarding engagement with readers in a virtual world.
In this course learners will explore the use of various popular social media platforms to promote books and reading, find and evaluate analytics for each social media platform and understand more about the importance of having a library social media policy in place. Additionally they will generate ideas for sharing books, reading programs, and social media promotion while learning how to increase engagement among their digital community.
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August 14 | 1:00pm - 2:00om (MT) Join us for new activities and explorations, tips and information to help you understand how to support the littlest learners, and research nuggets to enhance your own professional knowledge. In this edWebinar, author Dr. Donna Wittmer will explore the updates to the Encyclopedia of Infant and Toddler Activities, Revised and the reasons for them, with an emphasis on how to help children enjoy learning within caring relationships.
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August 31 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) $45 for members / $55 for non-members Robotics are linked with STEAM learning opportunities incorporating science, technology, engineering, arts and math as interdependent disciplines. By endeavoring to blend these subjects, STEAM education seeks to create 21st leaning opportunities and skills development for all students.
However, STEAM learning goes beyond preparing students for 21st century jobs, but rather develops a set of innovate 'soft skills' reasoning, teamwork, and investigative abilities that students can incorporate in all areas of their lives. Our team would like to incorporate robotics using two approaches.
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Original broadcast - February 9, 2017 Are you a preschool programming rockstar who'd like to build a stronger foundation serving ages 0-2? Do you have lingering questions about what's best for children at this age? Then join us for this one-hour webinar as presenters Brooke Newberry and Amy Koester discuss the developmental milestones as well as optimal space, format, content and staffing for library programming aimed at babies, infants and toddlers. Programming for this age is a cornerstone of public library service, and the best such programs take into account the developmental needs and supports that very young children require to thrive.
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Original broadcast - April 27, 2017 Are you interested in offering a coding program, but not sure where to begin? Join us for this one-hour webinar that will cover how to facilitate a coding club or workshop in the context of art making. Presenter Sylvia Aguiñaga will explore fundamental coding concepts and how to apply them specifically to visual design. Not only is this is a great way to engage kids of all ages, it is also especially effective for motivating students to express themselves in a creative way while teaching critical coding & life skills. Additionally, because art making is such an impactful method of self-expression, it is especially effective in recruiting girls into the world of coding.
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Original broadcast - May 30, 2017 Join Lara Grunow from the Okotoks Public Library as she provides a brief overview on how to plan and facilitate preschool programs for children (2 - 6), both parented and unparented. Templates for structuring a class and ideas of where to find craft, rhymes and song ideas will be shared.
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2-3 hrs, self-directed Aesop's Fables work their magic by enchanting us with animals that behave like people and events that could never happen. At the same time, they pass on some essential truths about life, love, war, and friendship that still hold meaning for us today. In essence, Aesops fables are fables with morals. These simple truths are summarised in the "moral" of each story. For any adult, it is useful to be reminded of the ancient wisdom found in Aesop’s Fables. The lessons to be learned are as applicable in the workplace as they are in our personal lives.
The course is also perfect for parents with young children and teachers of primary school students who would like to get their children and students to read a selection of Aesop’s fables and to discuss the moral of each story. This practice encourages children to think more deeply about the stories they are reading and will help them deal with the complicated world in which they live.
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MeshMixer is a free open source software from AutoDesk. It’s one of the leading programs to edit and prepare mesh files like .stl and .obj. MeshMixer offers a large variety of different tools to prepare and improve 3D object for 3D printing.
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 1: Easily import and export mesh files
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 2: Setup of a custom print space
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 3: Learn the basic movement
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 4: Translation and scaling of 3D objects
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 5: Create a plain surface
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 6: Auto repair and patch holes in your models
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 7: Convert a mesh shell to a solid object
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 8: Hollow your print to save material and time
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 9: Create escape holes
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 10: Prepare for 3D Printing
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 11: Stability and Thickness Analysis
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 12: Automatic and custom supports for your 3D Print
- MeshMixer Tutorial Tip 13: Print Your 3D Model
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*subscription required Unlock a world of hardware programming possibilities with the Raspberry Pi. This inexpensive little computer has been used to build Internet-connected dog treat dispensers, smartphone-operated coffeemakers, and even a solar-powered computer. Imagine what innovative projects you can create with the Raspberry Pi—and a little training.
Join Mark Niemann-Ross, content manager for the developer segment at lynda.com, as he shows you how to buy, set up, and configure your first Raspberry Pi. He'll show you how to accessorize your Pi, boot it up, make it play sounds, and program simple tasks. You'll also explore basic electronics (resistors, transistors, and more) with the Raspberry Pi's GPIO pins. The final chapter explores a practical sample project—setting up a media center—which provides a small taste of what you can DIY with the Raspberry Pi.
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Raspberry Pi projects workbook by Sway GranthamPresents an introduction to the Rasberry Pi computer, describing the basics of computer programming and providing instructions that use Scratch, Python, and Sonic Pi for creating computer games, music, and artistic patterns.
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Wild animal crafts by Annalees LimOffers instructions on how to create different animal crafts, including a balsa beaver, croc card, and giraffe puppet.
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A beginner's guide to coding
by Marc Scott
A brightly illustrated, easy-to-follow introduction to coding for young computer users focuses on the free programming languages of Scratch and Python, outlining step-by-step projects designed to help beginners create their own chatbots and mini computer games.
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August 4 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm $199 There’s no such thing as an emotion-free workplace. In fact, a certain amount of passion shows that people are engaged and care about the work they do. But when tempers flare and people start pointing fingers and saying things in anger or frustration, relationships can be damaged. Credibility and careers are at stake.
Managing emotional tension, anger and confrontation can be tricky … but necessary to keep the workplace running smoothly—and keep a lid on the stress caused by unresolved conflict. Each of us is paid to be emotionally mature at work. How to Handle Emotionally Charged Situations in the Workplace is a unique one-hour course that will teach you how to tame high emotions; turn conflict into an opportunity to build stronger, more positive working relationships; and control unproductive emotions and build cooperation.
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August 17 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm $199 Why is it that we work so well with some co-workers and we butt heads with others? Personality clashes in the workplace are nothing new. But if disagreements and hard feelings are affecting your productivity, causing you stress or just ruining your days at work, it’s time to rethink your interactions. It’s time to better understand personalities and learn how to best work with people “wired differently” than you.
You’re capable and competent. So spend less time dealing with office politics and more time on things that really matter. Handling Personality Clashes in the Workplace is a fun, fast-paced, one-hour Webinar that gives you everything you need to handle work conflicts with skill and poise.
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August 22 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) $45 for members / $55 for non-members In this session we will discuss how to build an interesting collection of French materials, how to make your services relevant for your French-speaking patrons, and how to offer programs and promote your services to the francophone community whether your work at a public, university or public library.This session will be presented in English by a bilingual librarian.
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August 22 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Don't know a formula from a filter? We've got you covered! Learn the very basic functionality of Excel This webinar is for new users to Excel or those needing a refresher on basic Excel functionality.
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$20 Everyone encounters difficult people on a regular basis and typically conversations with them leave people feeling frustrated, stressed, angry and tired. This webinar will analyze what is happening in those exchanges and demonstrate how people can adapt their strategies to bring about more productive conversations with those they find difficult. The effect of intervention styles will be explored, in particular, how different styles interact with each other. Participants will also learn how to change their interactions with difficult people in order to influence their behaviour, resulting in more positive outcomes.
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Original broadcast - June 7, 2017 True or False? Information and media literacy skills have never been more important than in today’s digital world. Between fake news and social media, it's crucial to know how to filter out unreliable online information, and being deficient in this skill can lead to poor educational and professional practices. Fortunately, libraries are in a position to offer access to research tools and help educate students and the public on information literacy.
Join LearningExpress, an EBSCO company, as they present a webinar on the skills necessary to obtain reliable information for effective research and for navigating daily digital life. They will review the meaning of information and media literacy, look at some of the challenges patrons face when acquiring these skills, and suggest possible solutions to help patrons build information and media literacy skills.
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Original broadcast - June 8, 2017 Having to speak in public strikes fear in the hearts of many. This program will cover strategies for overcoming stage fright, staying calm and composed, creating an interesting, useful presentation, understanding how and when to use visuals and activities, and even things to consider when choosing your wardrobe the day of a presentation.
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Original broadcast - July 13, 2017 One of the unique products to emerge in an increasingly crowded field of social tools is Pinterest—a fun combination of social bookmarking, images, commenting, and public sharing. It’s a great place for connecting with and sharing resources for your own professional development. So, you might be wondering how Pinterest can be used for learning and development.
Join Jane Bozarth for a quick example-filled tour of using Pinterest and another very-new product, Snapguide, to support your practice and your professional growth.
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Online, self-paced course This free Google Docs tutorial will teach you how to use this free cloud-based document program for creating professional documents.
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August 23 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $60 US for individuals / $120 US for groups of 3+ Drawing on 20 years’ experience as a trainer and coach, Laurie Brown will show you how to create a welcoming, friendly experience for patrons, students, and other library users. Satisfied customers mean good vibes, and happy library users are part of a strong library. In addition to learning how to fulfill the expectations of the people who use your library, you will also get pointers on listening and communications skills to help your conversations with angry, chatty, or overly demanding patrons as gracefully as possible.
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Original broadcast - June 20, 2017 At some point in your life your Mom, Dad, or another other adult taught you the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated. But the Golden Rule is not the gold standard anymore!
Good organizations practice the Golden Rule by identifying and implementing their Core Values for service. This is treating others the way we would like to be treated. But great organizations go beyond the Golden Rule to create Platinum Rule service…treating others the way THEY WANT to be treated. Be Platinum! Join us to learn how to: a. Distinguish between good and great service b. Identify key traits that allow you to customize individual service c. Build trust with members by creating a transparent feedback culture d. Foster a sense of belonging and connectivity for long-term membership and volunteerism
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The customer rules : the 39 essential rules for delivering sensational service by Lee CockerellA former executive vice president at Walt Disney World outlines essential rules for winning and keeping customers while growing profits through superior service, drawing on examples from his distinguished career to counsel readers on the essentials of professional integrity, creativity and customer service.
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From Mindless to Mindful : How to Create Memorable Service Experiences by Draj FozardOrganizations are discovering that great customer service is no longer enough--it takes more. The world's most admired organizations have progressed beyond customer service and now focus on the end-to-end experience of their customers and their employees. This book will show you how to get there.From Mindless to Mindful is for everyone. From CEO to manager to front-line employee, this book will sharpen your focus on what really matters to the people who grow your business.
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Make me feel special!: the art of customer service by Bob HooeyCustomer service is not 'a part' of your business... Customer service 'IS' your business! Business success (whether retail, service-based, or even direct buyer connection) is built by establishing mutually profitable relationships; relationships where you make the customer (client) feel special.When you 'Make ME Feel Special!' you enhance your chances to convert me from a one-time customer to a raving fan and long-term profitable client and champion.
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August 7 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) $199 Think Facebook is just a place to see pictures of your friends’ kids and pets? Think again. Businesses large and small—an estimated 65 million—continue to find new customers and engage with them through Facebook marketing. So if your organization doesn’t have a business page, or the one you have hasn’t been touched in months (or years), you’re missing out. Your customers are looking for you. They could be liking … and sharing … and following you.
Understand the proven benefits of social media marketing using Facebook. Register now for The Essentials of Facebook Marketing. This updated, one-hour Webinar will discuss recent trends and give you tips on how to easily and immediately create winning Facebook campaigns for your business.
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*subscription required Using little more than a smartphone, it's now possible to produce a live broadcast that can be viewed by anyone with a connected device. In this course, learn tools and techniques for live streaming video content on the internet. Mark W. Gray provides a detailed walk-through of how to set up and start a live webcast using a variety of inexpensive software solutions, including Wirecast Go, Periscope, and Open Broadcaster. Plus, he shares best practices for both mobile and desktop streaming, and discusses strategies for connecting with a live audience.
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Social Media Marketing All-in-One for Dummies by Jan ZimmermanMarketing your business through social media isn't an option these days'it's absolutely imperative. In this new edition of the bestselling Social Media Marketing All-in-One For Dummies , you'll get comprehensive, expert guidance on how to use the latest social media platforms to promote your business, reach customers, and thrive in the global marketplace.
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August 10 | 11:00am - 12:00pm (MT) $45 for members / $55 for non-members This session will review the current research about mindfulness and meditation, focusing specifically on information and techniques discussed in "The Mindful Librarian" by Richard Moniz, et al. The presenter will share experiences from her recent participation in the ALA course, "Mindfulness for Librarians: Handling Stress and Thriving Under Pressure" with Richard Moniz and Martin House and "Mindfulness and Self Compassion" course offered at the University of Toronto.
Mindfulness and meditation can offer effective ways to cope with stress in the workplace and your personal life and many professionals are using this as means to support themselves in difficult situations.
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Original broadcast - March 28, 2017 So often we focus on the negatives and tasks we don’t enjoy. This workshop helps participants identify the things about work they enjoy and find satisfying, look at ways of creating more of those items, and develop skill in recognizing and appreciating small accomplishments and savoring small successes.
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The Four Tendencies : The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (And Other People's Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen RubinDuring her multi-book investigation, Gretchen Rubin realized that by asking the seemingly dry question "How do I respond to expectations?" she discovered that based on the answers, people fit into four tendencies: Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels. Our tendency shapes every aspect of our behaviour, so using this framework allows us to make better decisions, meet deadlines, suffer less stress, and engage more effectively.
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August 15 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Too often organizations look at volunteer engagement as something that's nice to have, and never realize the true potential of volunteers. But, our organizations become more successful, responsive, and effective when we look at volunteers as a key component to our organization's success. In this session we'll discuss creating a connection between the work volunteers do and the mission of your organization. You'll learn how to design volunteer opportunities with real impact, and how to tell the story of that impact both within your organization and to your community. Attendees will leave with sample mission-driven position descriptions and a worksheet to help craft their organization's story of volunteer engagement.
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August 9, 2017 8:00am - 3:00pm (MT) Join us on August 9, 2017 for SLJ‘s 6th annual SLJTeen Live!, a virtual conference highlighting the biggest upcoming YA books and important issues impacting your teen materials and programming.
SLJTeen Live! is a free, completely virtual conference—no traveling and no cost! It’s a must for teen and young adult services librarians, and educators from public and school library settings, as well as teen advisory groups, book clubs, and anyone who loves YA/teen literature.
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August 21, 2017 click here for reagistration rates The Marketing Libraries Think Tank was created for library marketing professionals by library marketing professionals. Whether you are a trained marketer or a library staff member responsible for promotions, this event will provide attendees with a forum to share best practices, solve common challenges, and enhance knowledge and expertise. The Think Tank consists of a mix of sessions and discussions that are based on current trends and issues within our industry. Marketing professionals, presentations from individual libraries, panel discussions and topic-specific roundtables have all formed part of past events.
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September 8, 2017 Edmonton, AB YRL member $113 / non-member $128 Each year since 2010, Yellowhead Regional Library (YRL) has held an annual conference with the suffix "The Power of Libraries." Because we believe that libraries do have power; to be champions of information and learning, to foster creativity and innovation, and to be centres of a community that are available and welcoming. The annual YRL conference is about coming together to share our stories and experiences. We build and strengthen the networks between library staff, managers, board members and trustees, school library staff and everyone who contributes to the power of libraries.
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Savannah, Georgia click here for registration rates Join us for the opportunity to share research and best methods related to teaching, learning, and assessing essential lifelong learning skills!
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September 21-22, 2017 Grande Prairie, AB click here for registration rates Every year, over 150 delegates from school and public libraries in northern Alberta, northern British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories attend Peace Library System's Rural Libraries Conference. This year's conference is themed Celebrating the Canadian Spirit: Diversity in Our Libraries. On September 21 & 22, delegates will have the chance to network, visit the exhibitor tradeshow, and attend a variety of sessions on topics ranging from programming to board relations to collection development.
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Saskatoon, SK click here for registration rates Access is Canada’s premier library technology conference bringing librarians, technicians, developers, programmers, and managers together to discuss cutting-edge library technologies. Access is a single stream conference featuring in-depth analyses, panel discussions, lightning talks, hackfest, and plenty of time for networking and social events.
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Edmonton, AB $254 Netspeed is the place where people who work in and with libraries come together to explore all things technology. Delegates can learn together, share ideas and innovations, collaborate on projects, or just straight-up geek out about issues revolving around technology in our industry. Netspeed serves a variety of interests and levels of "techniness". Whether you are a hard-core coder wanting to hack something new, a busy manager needing to negotiate tech budgets and staff onboarding, or a public service librarian carrying out a social media campaign, we have something for you.
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Hartford, Connecticut $199 - $250 US Led by experienced design thinking facilitators from Chicago Public Library, Designing the Future is an introductory live workshop that provides the opportunity for library professionals and teams to tackle their real-life problems through a series of expert-led collaborative exercises.
With support from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and in partnership with Chicago Public Library and Aarhus Public Library, this full-day introductory workshop draws upon the toolkit developed by IDEO, an award-winning, human-centered global design firm, to help libraries use design thinking to better understand and service library patrons. The program will take a step-by-step approach to guide you through the process of understanding design thinking so you can put it into practice at your library.
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October 18, 2017 8:00am - 3:00pm (MT) Presented annually by Library Journal and School Library Journal, the 7th annual TechKnowledge (formerly The Digital Shift) is a dynamic, day-long, complimentary virtual conference that brings together thousands of library professionals and leaders from around the globe and leaders in digital transformation to discuss its impact on libraries and their communities, as well as identify the latest solutions, opportunities and innovations.
This year’s theme, Creating Equity Through Technology will address how technology solutions are supporting equity and inclusion within and among libraries’ diverse communities. Our expert speakers and panelists will present innovative ideas and tools for and from libraries of all types.
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Calgary, AB click here for registration rates The Art of Leadership for Women returns to Calgary on October 24th, 2017, bringing together a collection of world-renowned bestselling authors, thought leaders and visionaries. This one-day conference will help you lead more effectively, adapt to the challenges of today's rapidly changing business environment and provide your organization with a sustainable competitive edge.
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Addison, Texas $425 US This conference is designed for library employees of any level who are involved in marketing, communication, public relations, social media, and outreach in academic, public, and special libraries. The sessions will explore issues that are important for this niche of library work, and the conference will include time for attendees to network and to discuss mutual challenges.
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Disclaimer: The links provided in this newsletter are intended to inform subscribers about information and learning opportunities that may be of interest. Inclusion in this newsletter does not constitute a recommendation by Marigold Library System or its staff members. |
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Marigold Library System 710 - 2nd Street Strathmore, Alberta T1P 1K4 403-934-5334www.marigold.ab.ca |
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