Tag Archives: Webinar

Reader’s Advisory Webinar

On October 8th, at 1 pm (central time), WebJunction will host a free webinar, Serving Readers: Beyond the Basics.

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Images retrieved from WebJunction website.

If you have incorporated reader’s advisory best practices for serving patrons, this webinar will discuss ways to enhance traditional techniques with new resources. It will be facilitated David Wright and Andrea Gough, representing the Seattle Public Library. Click here for additional information.

Thinking of Redoing Your Library Space?

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Rejuvenate Your Space: Top Building Trends in Library Design

Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 2:00 – 3:00 PM CST

Looking to spruce up your space? More than just a home for books, a library is a living organism, a vibrant community center for learning, digital content discovery, and exploration. Shouldn’t your 21st century patrons have a 21st century library? Learn about the top building trends in exterior and interior design from architects who have reinvigorated and reimagined library spaces throughout the United States. Breathe new life into your library.

Click on the link for additional information about this free webinar!

LibraryYou!

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Do you think of libraries as content generators?

Join WebJunction for a free webinar on Tuesday, May 7th at noon (CST) to discuss how communities can contribute to content development.  Donna Feddern, Digital Services Manager, Escondido Public Library will present on how knowledge sharing, using digital media formats, can be a successful component of today’s libraries.

Click here to register!

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Webinar for School Librarians Serving Students With Disabilities


Developing the Capacity of School Librarians to Effectively Serve Students with Disabilities

Burton Blatt Institute

Since 2011, Project ENABLE has been training teams of librarians and teachers in the best practices for serving children with disabilities in their schools. The Center for Digital Literacy and the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University are pleased to offer a free, interdisciplinary professional development training program for school librarians on Friday, May 3rd from 3-4PM (CST).

This one hour webinar will (1) introduce school librarians to Project ENABLE’s goals, curriculum, and ubiquitous free online resources; (2) increase school librarians’ understanding of their important role in providing meaningful educational opportunities for students with disabilities; (3) improve their awareness of facilitators and barriers to providing inclusive library programs and services; and (4) introduce them to how two 2011 Project ENABLE workshop participants have been using Project ENABLE practices in their school.

Webinar Presenters

  1. William N. Myhill – Co-Instructor of the 2011 Project ENABLE Workshops and Co-Designer of the Project ENABLE Online Learning Modules
  2. Sara Lissa Paulson – Library Media Specialist and Participant of the 2011 Project ENABLE Workshops
  3. Michelle Mayhood, Kindergarten Teacher and Participant of the 2011 Project ENABLE Workshops

Want to join the webinar?

Send your name, email address, job title and school to cdl@syr.edu on or before April 25, 2013, and enter “Register for Project ENABLE Webinar” in the subject line. You will receive instructions via email for logging into the webinar by April 30, 2013.

Free Weeding Webinar!

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Are you responsible for assisting with the annual or semi-annual weeding of books in your library’s collection?

Booklist is a free website (and a database) sponsored by American Libraries Association (ALA). This month, Booklist Online is offering a free weeding Webinar aptly titled, “Weeding the Basics and Beyond.”

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, April 16th at 1 pm (Central Time).

Click here to register!