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Professional Development Resources for Library Staff & Board Members August 2018
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After establishing themselves as positive, supported, directed bosses who can be trusted, what comes next? Great bosses need to get work done. In this webinar, the nuts and bolts of staffing, decision-making, problem solving, planning and budgeting will be covered. Then, growth has to keep happening. Also discussed will be resources great bosses can use to support ongoing growth throughout their career.
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Whether or not you have read The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, you can learn what they are and how to apply them as a leader in your organization. Leadership is indelibly intertwined with who we are as people and how we live our lives both inside and outside the workplace.
While The Four Agreements was written to help people become better at living their lives with greater integrity and less distress, the same principles can also help us become happier and more successful in the workplace. In this interactive and informative program, participants will: - Learn and understand what “the four agreements” are based on the work of Don Miguel Ruiz
- Review each agreement and apply them to real-life work scenarios
- Devise strategies for incorporating the agreements into your leadership approach and learn how to overcome obstacles to implementation
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*subscription required Feel like you're having too many meetings? Wonder if they're as effective as they could be? In this course, productivity expert Dave Crenshaw demonstrates a simple, usable framework that can help you get the most from your meetings—turning them into productive avenues for communicating, connecting, and accomplishing real work. Dave provides insight into how to effectively schedule, conduct, and follow up on meetings with minimum time and maximum results.
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August 8, 2018 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Does your organization need help directing its fundraising efforts? Planning focuses your organization by setting fundraising priorities and helps give staff and board members a roadmap to success.
This introductory class will provide you the basic steps for developing a fundraising plan, including tips on: - Making your case for support
- Diversifying your organization's fundraising base
- Creating a plan of action
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August 14, 2018 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm (MT) You know what you want to know and how to ask the right questions. Now what? This session will delve into assessment tools and data collection methods—and how to choose the method that works best for you. You also will learn how to analyze your data and turn it into information your library can use. Don’t worry if using qualitative and quantitative data is new to you. You’ll gain the insight you need to use both with confidence.
This webinar is the second in a three-part series bringing together research and practice from across library sectors, covering the ins and outs of creating, and implementing assessments that provide insightful, actionable data.
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August 21, 2018 | 1:00pm - 2:30pm (MT) $87 US Running a special event is challenging. Think about what it can include - silent auction set up, organizing volunteers, rental deliveries, catering coordination, managing AV run-throughs, and oversight of the stage program.
To top it all off, there’s a lot riding on your special event. Your organization has poured an enormous amount of time and money into this production, and you need to be sure it runs smoothly on the big day. Do you worry about pulling it all together? Wonder how you’ll tie all the loose ends and make your fundraiser a success? Take a deep breath…help is on the way! Now you can be an event management superstar, thanks to the strategies and solutions presented in this webinar. Taught by a 20-year event planning veteran, here you will find professional-level solutions for managing special events - from setup, through stage program, all the way through to breakdown.
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Need to write a grant proposal but don't know where to start? We've got you covered. In this 60-minute webinar, librarian/grant-writing extraordinaire Tracy Herold will cover the basics of grant writing so you can start writing that outstanding proposal for your library.
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When you think about your organization does "small but mighty" come to mind? If it doesn't…maybe it should! You don't have to be a mega-organization to get mega results. Your mission is sound, your programming works but something still isn't getting the results you want! It might be — marketing!
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Whether you’re trying to decide how to allocate your library’s resources or make the best use of your space, formal assessment tools can guide your decision-making. This session will cover why formal assessments are more effective than anecdotal data, and will help you learn how to plan effective evaluations. You will learn how to use what you already know about your patrons, how to determine what information you still need, and how to formulate questions to get you there. This webinar is the first in a three-part series bringing together research and practice from across library sectors, covering the ins and outs of creating, and implementing assessments that provide insightful, actionable data.
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Part 1: September 12, 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) Part 2: September 19 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $75 US Surveys are a great way to gather user feedback that you can analyze to help enhance your library’s services and increase patron satisfaction. In this two-part workshop, assessment expert Emily Daly provides you with the knowledge you need to employ effective surveys that gather crucial data. In the first session, you’ll be introduced to survey planning, piloting, and methods for selecting your sample populations. The second session will focus on survey design and implementation with an overview of a popular survey creation tool. You’ll gain useful tips on how to implement surveys and the best strategies to write effective, actionable, and unbiased survey questions. You’ll walk away with practical skills that will help you gather useful data to make informed decisions for your library.
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An overview of CELA service, this 60 minute webinar provides information on accessible collections offered, eligibility, how to order DAISY audio books or other alternative format books for your library, patron registration, and promotional ideas.
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There are challenges in dealing with people who bring toxicity to the interaction. One challenge is managing the impact it has on us – the other challenge is how to respond effectively – in essence – in ways that continue to allow us to get the job done and maintain a working relationship.
In this webinar, you will learn key strategies, tactics and skills to protect your emotional and psychological well-being, while at the same time not letting the other person control or dominate.
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$187 On 13 December 2017, the Canadian government launched its mandatory review of the Canadian Copyright Act. 2018 will be a pivotal year in copyright policy in Canada. Take the time now to understand how copyright works and why it’s important to you and your workplace by registering for the Canadian Copyright Law eTutorial.
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*subscription required Grammar matters! Why? Proper grammar improves the clarity of your writing and increases readers' confidence in your ideas. But memorizing every single grammar rule is not the purpose of this course. Instead, author Judy Steiner-Williams concentrates on helping you apply the basic principles so you can avoid making the most common mistakes. Learn about the different parts of speech, possessive rules, and the difference between writing vs. spelling numbers. Then discover tricks for using words that look alike or sound alike (but have entirely different meanings) and enforcing parallel structure.
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August 21, 2018 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) Do you want even more YA? You’re in luck, thanks to this hour-long, free webinar. Representatives from Disney, Macmillan Children’s, Flatiron (a division of Macmillan), Wednesday (an imprint of Macmillan), Workman/Algonquin, and Bloomsbury will present their latest and greatest forthcoming releases for teen readers. Moderated by Booklist Books for Youth senior editor Sarah Hunter.
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August 21, 2018 | 10:00am - 11:00am (MT) $45 for members | $55 for non-members Research of family habits indicates that the vast majority of white families rarely, if ever, talk about race at home. At the same time, many library patrons from minority groups observe and report that there are few books for children that are culturally relevant and reflective of their lives. St. Louis County Library initiated a partnership with a local organization that aimed at addressing both of these deficits. Learn how the collaboration between a non-profit and the public library evolved and the results of this collaboration.
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Discover what’s hot in SF/Fantasy and Horror, where fiction is still stranger than the truth. In this free, one-hour webinar, representatives from John Joseph Adams Books (an imprint of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) and Skyhorse Publishing will present fall and winter 2018 titles, perfect for ages 14 through adult. In addition, Booklist’s Susan Maguire will talk to horror author (and Booklist Books for Youth Editor) Daniel Kraus about crossover horror that scares both teens and adults, and to debut science fiction author Abbey Mei Otis (Alien Virus Love Disaster, out in August) about trends in the genre.
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Interested in taking your makerspace to the next level? Looking for new ideas, tools or projects to reinvigorate inventors in your makerspace? Join makerspace expert Nicholas Provenzano, “The Nerdy Teacher,” to learn how to take your school or library makerspace to the next level.
In this edWebinar, we will explore new tools, techniques, project ideas, and best practices to engage your young makers. You’ll learn how this makerspace director and educator has grown his makerspace and offerings over the years, and get tons of new ideas to take back to your makerspace. Elementary and middle school level district administrators, principals, and technology coaches, as well as makerspace, technology and other subject classroom educators will benefit from attending this edWebinar. There will also be a live Q&A at the end of the session to address your specific questions.
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September 6, 2018 | 12:30pm - 2:00pm (MT) $60 US If you’re responsible for programming in your library, you know that it’s a year-round job. Celebrating annual seasons and events can give you inspiration for events that are popular and easy to promote. Plan your programs with confidence! In this workshop, library program guru Amy Alessio will give you three program ideas for each month that you can expand, adapt and modify to fit your community’s needs. The presentation will include many low-cost ideas that require minimal staff time. You’ll also have the chance to engage in conversation and Q and A with Amy.
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Thinking about creating a makerspace in your school or library? Just getting started? Mitchell Malpartida, Founder of Masterful Creations STEAM Academy and seasonal adjunct at Loyola Marymount University, and Jackie Tan, Maker Educator at South Tahoe Middle School in California, discuss best practices for starting your first makerspace.
In this edWebinar, learn how each of these maker educators got started, best practices they have used to engage elementary and middle school age students in making, and their favorite tools for a starter makerspace. Elementary through middle school teachers, librarians, and school leaders will benefit from watching this recorded session.
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Even if you sew primarily on a machine, being able to sew well by hand will allow you to finish every project you make in the cleanest, most professional looking way. Hand sewing is also the best way to mend and do repairs, which is fantastic if you're like me and always putting holes in your clothes. By following along with this class, you'll learn a variety of stitches and techniques that will make you an excellent hand sewist in no time!
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$50 US Sometimes you have to pay-to-play in order to get meaningful social media engagement. Digital ads are becoming the cheapest, most effective way to engage new or existing audiences on social media and other platforms. Currently, Facebook is the platform with the farthest reach and most sophisticated targeting. In this on-demand course track, we’ll share tips and tricks for running effective campaigns and getting the most out of your ad budget to drive impact for your organization. Whether you’re a total newbie to Facebook ads or you’re an old pro, these on-demand courses will give you new ideas for ways to use Facebook to further your mission.
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Virtual Reality for Dummies by Paul MealyAn easy-to-understand primer on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are driving the next technological revolution. If you want to get in on the action, this book helps you understand what these technologies are, their history, how they're being used, and how they'll affect consumers both personally and professionally in the very near future.
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August 14, 2018 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) We all worry about the hard risks that can have an impact on our volunteers and the work they do, but too often we don’t think about the soft risk. Soft risks are the attitudes, beliefs and actions that expose our organizations to risks. Those risks may include the actions of staff – both paid and volunteer, interactions on social media, lack of training for leaders and volunteers - leading to risky behavior, and how failing to screen for characteristics or “fit” can open volunteers and the organization up to risk. This webinar is designed to help attendees identify soft risks in their organization and give them the tools to make changes to processes and culture to minimize and address these risks.
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August 21, 2018 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm (MT) The work of Indigenous writers is increasingly influential in and beyond the literary world, from recognition through prominent literary prizes like the Governor General’s Literary Award and the Griffin Prize to major film and theatre adaptations and collaborations, and from participation in resource extraction protest to activism around cultural appropriation and violence against Indigenous women and girls. Yet many librarians remain unsure of how best to engage Indigenous literatures and knowledge in ways that are both robust and respectful. This webinar will reflect on the settler-colonial legacies of libraries in North America while considering a model of the justice-centred “decolonial library” and its significance to Indigenous and settler readers alike.
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The immortal Kurt Vonnegut said, "The America I love still exists at the front desks of our public libraries." In this webinar, you can discover at least three ways to shift your library from good enough to unexpectedly amazing, and to take your community's image of the public library to new heights. Locate your library's first impressions, displays, customer service, policies and more on the "Yes-O-Meter" and understand how to move from "No" or "Yes, but..." to a powerful culture of "Yes, and!" The insights you gain for shifting your library culture will invigorate the relationships between your staff and with your community.
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PLA partnered with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office to present this webinar designed to teach participants the value of measuring outcomes within library programs. This introductory webinar provides an overview of outcome measurement and the Project Outcome tools, and is specifically aimed toward programming librarians interested in getting started using outcome measurement. Whether you are a programming librarian or in charge of programmatic decision-making at your library, it is important to understand the different ways to evaluate your programs.
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YRL Conference 2018 - Everyone's Welcome: The Power of Libraries September 14, 2018 Edmonton, AB click here for registration rates Each year since 2010, 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. Our conference is about coming together to share our stories and experiences. You can expect a full day of great topics, friendly attendees and speakers, not to mention delicious lunch and snacks.
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The Future Focused Library: Rural Libraries Conference 2018 September 27 - 28, 2018 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 The Future Focused Library. On September 27 & 28, 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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2018 ALSC National Institute: All Aboard! Embracing Advocacy & Inclusion September 27 - 29, 2018 Cincinnati, OH click here for registration rates Join more than 300 fellow children's librarians and educators for ALSC's two and a half day National Institute. The Institute is everything you need in one place--programming, keynotes, networking and much more. This intensive learning opportunity with a youth services focus and is designed for front-line youth library staff, children’s literature experts, education and library school faculty members, and other interested adults. It is one of the only conferences devoted solely to children's librarianship, literature and technology and takes place every two years.
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Access 2018 October 10 - 12, 2018 Hamilton, ON 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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Netspeed 2018 October 11 - 12, 2018 Sherwood Park, AB click here for registration rates 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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Internet Librarian 2018 October 16 - 18, 2018 Monterey, CA click here for registration rates Join us at the most comprehensive conference for library and information professionals interested in technology to discover the insights, strategies and practices that allow us to push the envelope in expanding the net, building solid connections to the Internet of Things, managing libraries and digital information, and enhancing the information sharing and learning experience of people in our communities. Internet Librarian 2018 provides attendees with opportunities to meet and hear from leading “movers and shakers” in the information industry in all types of environments.
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Library Marketing and Communications Conference 2018 November 14 - 15, 2018 St. Louis, MO click here for registration rates LMCC, the only event of its type for this library specialty, is designed for library employees of any level who are involved in marketing, communications, public relations, social media, and outreach in academic, public, and special libraries. Conference sessions will explore issues that are important for this niche of library work, and the event 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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