{"id":10183,"date":"2013-02-20T16:39:16","date_gmt":"2013-02-20T21:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=10183"},"modified":"2013-05-27T13:19:39","modified_gmt":"2013-05-27T17:19:39","slug":"free-webinars-courses-and-conferences-feb-april-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inalj.com\/?p=10183","title":{"rendered":"Free Webinars, Courses, and Conferences (Feb-April 2013)"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Alexis Stapp, Head Editor, INALJ Minnesota<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Free Webinars, Courses, and Conferences (Feb-April 2013)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s hard to focus on the education and skill-building aspect of professional development when you\u2019re unemployed, underemployed, or just plain broke. \u00a0It\u2019s also tough to research new ideas and practices for your library with the tight budgets so many are facing. \u00a0The good news is there are a lot of free courses out there, all waiting for eager registrants to sign up. \u00a0Here I\u2019ve collected ten webinars, courses, and conferences, most of which are online, all of which are absolutely FREE to attend! \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

The History of Minnesota \u2013 Digitized for Your Convenience<\/a>
\nOffered by Minitex
\nThursday, February 21, 2013 – 12:00 PM \u2013 12:45 PM (CST)
\nLocation: Webinar
\nDiscover hidden gems in the digitization efforts chronicling Minnesota\u2019s past using newspapers, images, documents, and resource guides.<\/p>\n

Lower Your Public Access PC Costs<\/a>
\nOffered by TechSoup.org
\nThursday, February 21 \u2013 11:00 AM (PST)
\nLocation: Webinar
\nWill discuss how to get and set up Windows MultiPoint Server.<\/p>\n

Balancing Collection Supply & Demand<\/a>
\nOffered by Library Journal
\nTuesday, February 26
\n1:00 PM \u2013 2:00 PM (EST)
\nLocation: Webinar
\nWebcast will include personal accounts from three expert panelists of using evidence from collectionHQ to balance supply with demand at their institution and how they have been able to enhance performance as a result.<\/p>\n

The Future of Online Learning: a changing landscape<\/a>
\nOffered by OCLC WebJunction
\nWednesday, February 27 – 1:00 pm (EST)
\nLocation: Webinar
\nWill explore how education innovators are seeking to increase engagement through learner-centered discovery, flipped classrooms, and enhanced online learning.<\/p>\n

Big Talk from Small Libraries 2013<\/a>
\nOffered by the Nebraska Library Commission
\nThursday, February 28 – 9:45 AM \u2013 6:00 PM (EST)
\nLocation: Online
\nA free one-day online conference for librarians from small libraries. \u00a0Topics range from technology to programming to partnering with your community. \u00a0Registration is open to everyone, regardless of library size, or whether you\u2019re employed or not (I checked!).<\/p>\n

Online Information Literacy and ELM<\/a>
\nOffered by Minitex
\nThursday, February 28 – 3:00 PM \u2013 3:45 PM (CST)
\nThursday, March 26 – 2:30 PM \u2013 3:15 PM (CST)
\nLocation: Webinar
\nDiscuss how ELM (Electronic Library \u00a0for Minnesota) can help students understand what information is appropriate and credible for research.<\/p>\n

Best Practices for Virtual Reference<\/a>
\nOffered by Minitex
\nTuesday, April 2 – 2:00 PM \u2013 3:00 PM (CST)
\nThursday, April 11 – 12:00 PM \u2013 1:00 PM (CST)
\nLocation: Webinar
\nHone reference skills and adapt them to the virtual setting.<\/p>\n

E-Book Action: Inform and Inspire Your Community<\/a>
\nOffered by PLA
\nOn-Demand Webinar available any time
\nLocation: Webinar
\nLearn about two creative e-book campaigns initiated by libraries, as well as communications template kit to help develop your own campaign.<\/p>\n

Resources for other free webinars, etc.:
\nOCLC WebJunction Events<\/a>
\nLibrary Journal Webcasts<\/a>
\nColloquia \u2013 SJSU-SLIS<\/a>
\nLibrary of Congress Webcasts<\/a>
\nO\u2019Reilly Media Webcasts<\/a> \u2013 webcasts with a tech bent
\nTechSoup.org<\/a>
\nOn-Demand Webinars \u2013 Public Library Association (PLA)<\/a> \u2013 Not all are free, but the free ones are marked<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

by Alexis Stapp, Head Editor, INALJ Minnesota Free Webinars, Courses, and Conferences (Feb-April 2013) It\u2019s hard to focus on the education and skill-building aspect of professional development when you\u2019re unemployed, underemployed, or just plain broke. \u00a0It\u2019s also tough to research new ideas and practices for your library with the tight budgets so many are facing.…<\/p>\n

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