ALA Editions

Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating Local, Issues-Based Programming

dlandrum — Wed, 01 May 2013 07:20:28 -0400

http://www.programminglibrarian.org/online-learning/engage-part3.html#.UYD6jco7ZU8

The Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation webinar series will introduce a program model that targets young adults, using visual art as a springboard to civic engagement. Originally piloted in ten Illinois libraries in 2010, Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation is an activity- and discussion-based program model featuring a selection of curated and compelling images of American art.

During these three free webinars, participants will:

Hear from librarians who participated in the Engage! pilot program, who will share what worked and what didn’lt with teens.
Be introduced to a free PDF guide to the Engage! model, featuring detailed instructions on how to get started.
Learn how to formulate effective “looking questions” that will elicit participation and engagement with art and thematic content.
Learn how to select images that will illuminate relevant civic participation issues for teen discussion and learning.

E-Government in Action: Matching People with Jobs

dlandrum — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:52:00 -0400

http://tinyurl.com/ceodvan

As governments continue to move services online, public libraries are a bridge between the government agencies and the communities they serve. To assist libraries in providing job-related e-government services to patrons, the American Library Association will host the no-cost webinar.

E-Government in Action: Matching People with Jobs

dlandrum — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:52:00 -0400

http://tinyurl.com/ceodvan

Archival 101: Dealing with Suppliers of Archival Products

dlandrum — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:37:38 -0400

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/pres/042513

Do you need to purchase archival supplies for your organization or even yourself?

Are you confused by the terminology and not sure about the differences between the various vendors?

Not finding exactly what you are looking for and unsure about adapting different products?

Archival 101 is designed to demystify the archival product market for the layperson and nonpreservation specialist. The presentation will provide an overview of the conservation and preservation issues facing libraries, cultural organizations, and individuals; describe the terminology in use; discuss products and offer buying tips on the different ways these can be used. A list of links to other resources will also be provided.

Who Should Attend?

Archival 101 is designed for individuals with little or no experience and will also provide the more experienced user with helpful hints.

Personal Digital Archiving

dlandrum — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 17:29:19 -0400

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/pres/042413

Increase your understanding of common digital files—digital photos, recordings, video, documents, and others—and learn what it takes to preserve them. Technology changes rapidly. If you don’t actively care for your digital possessions you may lose access to them as some technologies become obsolete. Learn about the nature of the problem and hear about some simple, practical tips and tools to help you preserve your digital stuff.

This webinar is offered for free to celebrate Preservation Week. Learn more…

ALCTS thanks The MediaPreserve for sponsoring this webinar and supporting Preservation Week.

Learning Outcomes

the nature of the problem
simple practical tips to describe and save digital files
tools that can be used

The Preservation of Family Photographs

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:04:53 -0400

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/pres/042313

Here, There and Everywhere

This presentation offers basic guidance on the care and preservation of family photographs from nineteenth-century tintypes to contemporary color prints. The webinar addresses the fundamental physical and chemical properties of photographic print and negative materials, including albums and scrapbooks, and the causes and mechanisms of their deterioration. Strategies for preservation, such as proper handling, storage and display techniques, will be shared.

This webinar is offered for free to celebrate Preservation Week. Learn more…

ALCTS thanks Archival Products for sponsoring this webinar and supporting Preservation Week.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the session, attendees will better understand:

basic characterization and identification of albumen, silver gelatin, and chromogenic color print materials, and film base negatives
agents of deterioration for photographic materials
storage and exhibition practices
handling guidelines
prioritization for preservation

The Present and Future of Ebooks

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:20:45 -0400

Free interactive, streaming video broadcasts discussing trends and exploring industry issues

Hosted by award winning blogger and author Sue Polanka

Sue Polanka leads an interactive discussion on ebooks, focusing on what their exploding popularity mean for libraries and librarians everywhere. Polanka - author, librarian, ebook expert and creator of the award-winning blog No Shelf Required - will be joined by an expert panel including:

Jamie LaRue, Director of the Douglas County (CO) Libraries
Scott Wasinger, Vice President of Sales for Ebooks and Audiobooks at EBSCO Publishing

MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION

Engage! Teens, Art & Civic Participation: Creating Compelling Discussion through Art

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:17:40 -0400

http://www.programminglibrarian.org/online-learning/engage-part2.html#.UVXo5ldXr8o

During these three free webinars, participants will:

Hear from librarians who participated in the Engage! pilot program, who will share what worked and what didn’lt with teens.
Be introduced to a free PDF guide to the Engage! model, featuring detailed instructions on how to get started.
Learn how to formulate effective “looking questions” that will elicit participation and engagement with art and thematic content.
Learn how to select images that will illuminate relevant civic participation issues for teen discussion and learning.

Technical Services Librarians Matter at Your Library: Finding a Career in Technical Services

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:11:01 -0400

http://www.ala.org/alcts/confevents/upcoming/webinar/pres/041713

Step behind the scenes to learn about the exciting variety of rewarding careers available in technical services librarianship. Our panel of experienced technical services librarians from a variety of positions and institutions will be the tour guides to the world of technical services. This isn’t your grandmother’s technical services department.

Often on the edge of developing technology and the implementation of it on a local level, technically able technical services librarians are necessary in the growth and development of the future of libraries. Panelists will speak about their daily work, what led them to decide on a career as a technical services librarian, and recommendations for those interested in pursuing a similar career path.

PLAmetrics: How to Make Public Library Data Work for You

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:10:44 -0400

http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/plametrics

Whether you’re already a PLAmetrics subscriber or just interested in using public library data to enhance planning and implementation at your library, this free, interactive webinar is a must! PLAmetrics, the online report database, not only provides access to both Public Library Data Service (PLDS) and public-use IMLS data, but also enables customized sorting and reporting features.

Learn how to navigate available data, make the most of reporting templates, and create your own dataset with the team from Counting Opinions, the PLAmetrics database-provider. They’ll accept questions throughout the webinar and do their best to help you and your library make the most of public library data within PLAmetrics.

Learning Outcomes

At the conclusion of this one-hour webinar, participants will:

Recognize the variety of public library data available through PLAmetrics
Feel comfortable exploring and finding data within PLAmetrics
Know how to create a custom report