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FREE Online Learning Opportunities for October 2019

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The Wyoming State Library has once again curated a huge list of free, online learning opportunities for October! Happy learning!

**Free Virtual Conference**

Wed. Oct 30, 1-4 pm.

Library 2.019: Emerging Technology. For more information and to register, visit:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/library-2019-emerging-technology-registration-65539529497

AT YOUR LEISURE – Pre-recorded webinars to view at your convenience

Networking: A Survival Guide for Introverts (North Dakota State Library)
https://youtu.be/Sb_RqLISyKI : Networking… Does that word make you cringe or feel overwhelmed and exhausted? People who are introverted can have a really hard time when it comes to networking at conferences and other events that require them to be around and talk with other people. This webinar will include strategies on how to make the most out of networking, while also ensuring you don’t get burned out in the process.

Serendipity, Tactility, and Community Library Research as a Practice of Wonder (Choice)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j7DMXEXHBo : Getting students into academic libraries can be a challenge. Asking them to engage deeply with the materials they might find there once they arrive can be equally challenging. Drawing on her background in – and passion for – archival research, libraries, and teaching, Sonja Boon considers some similarities between archival research and library research, and suggests possible entry points for cultivating practices of wonder. She focused in particular on three aspects of archival research that have been central to her own teaching and research practice: serendipity, tactility, and community.

Climate Conversations: Building a Unit with PBS LearningMedia (PBS)
https://bit.ly/2lMz3EQ : Using classroom resources, PBS Digital Innovators will guide educators through the process of building a comprehensive unit using PBS LearningMedia. Our experienced educators will discuss how to bring age-appropriate climate science to any classroom, sharing tips and insights from their own classrooms.

Sound Learning: Audiobooks in the Library to Support Literacy (School Library Connection)
https://schoollibraryconnection.com/Home/webinars?tab=3 : In this webinar, you’ll learn how critical listening skills can help your students succeed, how to use audiobooks to meet the literacy needs of all learners, and tips to fund your audiobook collection and get it circulating. Take a listen today!

ADVOCACY

  • At Your Leisure: Serendipity, Tactility, and Community Library Research as a Practice of Wonder (Choice)

ASSESSMENT & PLANNING

  • Oct 1: What data does your community need the most? (Washington State Library)

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY

  • Oct 23: Introduction to Website Accessibility (Infopeople)

BOARDS

  • Oct 2: Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna! (Firespring)
  • Oct 16: Engaging Your Board for Better Fundraising (Network for Good)

CAREERS

  • At Your Leisure: Networking: A Survival Guide for Introverts (North Dakota State Library)
  • Oct 16: Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental Librarian (Nebraska Library Commission)
  • Oct 18: Three Steps to Thriving in Chaos (Effectiveness Institute)

CHILDREN & TEENS

  • At Your Leisure: Sound Learning: Audiobooks in the Library to Support Literacy (School Library Connection)
  • Oct 1: Picture Perfect: Books for the Youngest Readers (School Library Journal)
  • Oct 10: What Fred Rogers would Say- “The Difference We Make” -How Simple, Everyday Interactions in ECE are Critical (Early Childhood Investigations)
  • Oct 21: Girls Who Code at your Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
  • Oct 23: Computer Science in Early Learning with LEGO® Education (edWeb)
  • Oct 24: Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You! (Early Childhood Investigations)

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT

  • At Your Leisure: Sound Learning: Audiobooks in the Library to Support Literacy (School Library Connection)
  • Oct 1: Brilliant Book Club Picks (Booklist)
  • Oct 1: Picture Perfect: Books for the Youngest Readers (School Library Journal)
  • Oct 3: Practical Book Repair (Connecting to Collections Care)
  • Oct 4: Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents… Advertising Government Documents: Simple and Easy Ways to Raise Awareness of Collections (North Carolina Library Association)
  • Oct 8: Multicultural Picture Books: A Deeper Look at Your Collection (Maine State Library)
  • Oct 8: Mad about Middle Grade (Booklist)
  • Oct 16: Fierce Fighting Girls (School Library Journal)
  • Oct 16: Diversity in Context: Stretching the Idea of Building Diverse Collections (edWeb)
  • Oct 21: Check It Out! New Books for Ages 0-18 (State Library of Iowa)
  • Oct 29: The Books are Afoot (Booklist)
  • Oct 30: We Stories: Diversity in Children’s Literature at the Library (Georgia Library Association)

COMMUNICATION

  • Oct 9: The Networking Game: Engaging with Colleagues at Your Consortia, Professional Associations, and Conferences (Pennsylvania Integrated Library System)
  • Oct 16: Being a Better Ally to All (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  • Oct 22: Integrating Online Communications into Your Fundraising Campaign (IdealWare)
  • Oct 23: Top 5 PowerPoint Tips for Engaging Your Audience (Training Magazine Network)
  • Oct 23: Introduction to Website Accessibility (Infopeople)

DIGITAL RESOURCES

  • Oct 15: Helping Patrons Navigate “Dr. Google” (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  • Oct 17: Diversity and Inclusion – Planting Seeds of Change in the Digital Space (InSync Training)

DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE

  • At Your Leisure: Networking: A Survival Guide for Introverts (North Dakota State Library)
  • Oct 18: Three Steps to Thriving in Chaos (Effectiveness Institute)
  • Oct 24: Playing Well with Others – At Work (Colorado State Library)
  • Oct 25: Library-Created Games: A Showcase (Indiana State Library)
  • Oct 30: Public Libraries Partner to Respond to the Opioid Crisis (WebJunction)

FUNDRAISING

  • Oct 1: 4 Ways to Rock Your Year-End Fundraising (Network for Good)
  • Oct 2: Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna! (Firespring)
  • Oct 8: Tell Your Foundation’s Impact Story (Blackbaud)
  • Oct 8: Giving Tuesday 2019 for Libraries (EveryLibrary)
  • Oct 9: Event Sponsors: How to Find Them & Create a Win-Win (Bloomerang)
  • Oct 10: Writing Year-End Appeals: How to Make Legacy Giving a Star (Network for Good)
  • Oct 16: Engaging Your Board for Better Fundraising (Network for Good)
  • Oct 16: Rethinking Philanthropy: Indigenous-led Grantmaking (GrantSpace)
  • Oct 22: How to Turn Event Guests Into Donors (CharityHowTo)
  • Oct 22: Integrating Online Communications into Your Fundraising Campaign (IdealWare)
  • Oct 30: Introduction to Finding Grants (GrantSpace)

MANAGEMENT

  • Oct 23: Managing Difficult Volunteer Transitions (VolunteerMatch)
  • Oct 24: Motivating Your Staff: A Webinar for Managers (Utah State Library)

OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS

  • At Your Leisure: Serendipity, Tactility, and Community Library Research as a Practice of Wonder (Choice)
  • Oct 1: Business Liaison Librarians: Creating and Connecting Communities (Indiana State Library)
  • Oct 3: How to Develop Healthy Living Programs through Shared Use Partnerships (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  • Oct 16: PNR Rendezvous: Health Insurance Literacy and How Librarians Can Help (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  • Oct 30: Public Libraries Partner to Respond to the Opioid Crisis (WebJunction)

PROGRAMMING

  • At Your Leisure: One Book Wyoming 2019: Ernest Hemingway and Travel (Wyoming State Library)
  • Oct 3: How to Develop Healthy Living Programs through Shared Use Partnerships (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  • Oct 8: How Data and Mapping Help Libraries Meet Their Patrons’ Needs (Public Library Association)
  • Oct 8: Let’s Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week: Something for Everyone (edWeb)
  • Oct 9: Lessons from Model Makerspaces (School Library Journal)
  • Oct 15: Bringing Play to Adult Services Programming: It’s Not Just for Kids (Library Journal)
  • Oct 16: Study Design: Developing a Citizen Science Project that Delivers Results (DigitalGov)
  • Oct 16: A Recipe for Reading: Culinary Literacy at Your Library (Programming Librarian)
  • Oct 17: 5 Reasons Why Winter Is the Next Summer (Library Journal)
  • Oct 22: Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  • Oct 23:  National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair (U.S. National Archives)

READERS’ ADVISORY

  • Oct 1: Brilliant Book Club Picks (Booklist)
  • Oct 8: Mad about Middle Grade (Booklist)
  • Oct 16: Fierce Fighting Girls (School Library Journal)
  • Oct 21: Check It Out! New Books for Ages 0-18 (State Library of Iowa)
  • Oct 29: The Books are Afoot (Booklist)

REFERENCE

  • Oct 1: Telling the American Story with the U.S. Census: Teaching with Real Data (Association of College and Research Libraries)
  • Oct 2: If You Share It, Will They Come? Quantifying and Characterizing Reuse of Biomedical Research Data (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
  • Oct 3: Scholarship Versus Secrecy and Fake News—Primary Sources in an Age of Misinformation (Association of College and Research Libraries/ProQuest)
  • Oct 17: Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft: How Libraries Can Help (WebJunction)
  • Oct 23:  National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair (U.S. National Archives)

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

  • At Your Leisure: Climate Conversations: Building a Unit with PBS LearningMedia (PBS)
  • At Your Leisure: Sound Learning: Audiobooks in the Library to Support Literacy (School Library Connection)
  • Oct 3: Mental Health and Self-Esteem through Digital Portfolios (edWeb)
  • Oct 8: Let’s Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week: Something for Everyone (edWeb)
  • Oct 8: Engage & Inspire: Augmented Reality in the Classroom (Teachers First)
  • Oct 9: Lessons from Model Makerspaces (School Library Journal)
  • Oct 10: The Discomfort Zone: Creating Space for Teaching Complex Topics (Education Week/Newsela)
  • Oct 10: How the Library Can Help Students Navigate Mental Health (School Library Connection)
  • Oct 11: Stories Connect Us: A conversation with bestselling author Kate DiCamillo (Mackin)
  • Oct 15: Facts Are Facts…Aren’t They? (Teachers First)
  • Oct 16: Activate Student Success With Database Access (Education Week/Gale)
  • Oct 16: Diversity in Context: Stretching the Idea of Building Diverse Collections (edWeb)
  • Oct 21: Girls Who Code at your Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
  • Oct 23: Computer Science in Early Learning with LEGO® Education (edWeb)
  • Oct 24: Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You! (Early Childhood Investigations)

TECHNOLOGY

  • Oct 8: Software Migration  Bootcamp—Preparing for Your Implementation (Blackbaud)
  • Oct 23: Top 5 PowerPoint Tips for Engaging Your Audience (Training Magazine Network)
  • Oct 24: The Future in Your Face: Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality in Libraries (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
  • Oct 30: Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)

TRAINING & INSTRUCTION

  • Oct 1: Instructional Design for the Real World (InSync Training)
  • Oct 2: Planning a Palooza: Creating Collaborative Training Opportunities for Library Staff (Infopeople)
  • Oct 10: Open science roundup: tools for collaborative research and early discovery (Library Connect)
  • Oct 17: Diversity and Inclusion – Planting Seeds of Change in the Digital Space (InSync Training)
  • Oct 25: Library-Created Games: A Showcase (Indiana State Library)

VOLUNTEERS

  • Oct 8: Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook (VolunteerMatch)
  • Oct 23: Managing Difficult Volunteer Transitions (VolunteerMatch)

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:

Tuesday, Oct 1 (9-10 am)
Business Liaison Librarians: Creating and Connecting Communities (Indiana State Library)
In the public library setting, business liaison librarians focus much of their time upon building relationships within the community on behalf of the library. Learn about the public library services and large-scale events offered by the business librarian, in addition to strategies on how to engage effectively within various community groups in order to encourage and enhance their use of library resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/

Tuesday, Oct 1 (10-11 am)
What data does your community need the most? (Washington State Library)
As government publishes more of its data online, libraries can provide expert guidance about what information to prioritize. But what data does the community need most, and what are the challenges to getting that data published? Hear what public libraries in Washington State are doing to get community-centered data online, and learn about the latest research on local data needs.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.sos.wa.gov/library/libraries/firsttuesdays/default.aspx

Tuesday, Oct 1 (11-12 pm)
4 Ways to Rock Your Year-End Fundraising (Network for Good)
Join Barbara O’Reilly, CFRE, Principal of Windmill Hill Consulting, to learn 4 ways to focus and prioritize your year-end outreach to maximize your efforts and build a strong donor engagement strategy for 2020.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.networkforgood.com/webinars/

Tuesday, Oct 1 (12-1 pm)
Telling the American Story with the U.S. Census: Teaching with Real Data (Association of College and Research Libraries)
Census data tells the American story. By exploring how the United States has changed—and is changing—students and researchers are not only able to examine large demographic and geographic shifts, but also intimate personal histories and changing neighborhoods. Professor Rebecca C. Hyde shows how students can tell these stories and more using Social Explorer, a data visualization and mapping tool currently enhancing over 350 research libraries in the U.S. With the census in the news daily, this is a timely webinar for all data and social science librarians, and for anyone interested in examining the patterns that emerge from massive, longitudinal data sets.
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.choice360.org/librarianship/webinars

Tuesday, Oct 1 (12-1 pm)
Brilliant Book Club Picks (Booklist)
In this free, hour-long webinar, representatives from Penguin Random House Library Marketing and Workman Publishing will cut through the vast sea of new releases to spotlight forthcoming adult titles destined for book group super-stardom. The program will also include essential tips from Stephanie Saba—coauthor of Book Club Reboot (ALA Editions) and the community program supervisor at San Mateo County Libraries—to reenergize your reading group and inspire your patrons.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Tuesday, Oct 1 (12-1 pm)
Picture Perfect: Books for the Youngest Readers (School Library Journal)
Little eyes love big pictures! Join this webcast as publishing insiders discuss an assorted collection of titles to help your young readers explore life lessons, educational concepts and giggle-worthy humor.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/?subpage=Events

Tuesday, Oct 1 (12:30-1:30 pm)
Instructional Design for the Real World (InSync Training)
Join in for a fast, fun tour of quick tools and tricks that will support rapid instructional design, cut to the heart of needs analysis, and improve communication with subject matter experts and managers and others requesting training solutions.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.insynctraining.com/virtually-there-series/

Wednesday, Oct 2 (12-1 pm)
If You Share It, Will They Come? Quantifying and Characterizing Reuse of Biomedical Research Data (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
This talk will provide a deeper understanding of the impacts of shared biomedical research data by answering the question “what happens with datasets once they are shared?” This talk also considers patterns of data reuse over time and the topics of the most highly reused datasets to determine whether it is possible to predict which datasets will go on to be highly reused over time.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Wednesday, Oct 2 (1-2 pm)
Get Your Board to Help You Fundraise—Even if They Don’t Wanna! (Firespring)
Are you a nonprofit trying to fundraise? You have a board—and believe it or not, your board should function as a fundraising machine. If it runs more like a college clunker than a luxury sedan, this webinar’s for you.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.firespring.com/resources/webinars/

Wednesday, Oct 2 (1-2 pm)
Planning a Palooza: Creating Collaborative Training Opportunities for Library Staff (Infopeople)
In this webinar, the planners and organizers of the Adult Programming Palooza will share how this model can be implemented to create a collaborative training experience for library staff. They will describe the foundations of planning a palooza including location and scalability, format and intended outcomes, and how to go about inviting presenters to be part of the training event. Presenters will cover step-by-step how to go about implementing a palooza, gathering supplies and preparing the space.
For more information and to register, visit: https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

Thursday, Oct 3 (12-1 pm)
Scholarship Versus Secrecy and Fake News—Primary Sources in an Age of Misinformation (Association of College and Research Libraries/ProQuest)
Area 51, nuclear capabilities, shredded documents, WMDs, Trump’s meetings with Putin. You’ve heard about these events in the media…but what’s the real story behind them? Join Tom Blanton, Director of the NSA, to hear fascinating stories about declassified U.S. government documents obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from the independent non-governmental National Security Archive (NSA) at George Washington University.
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.choice360.org/librarianship/webinars

Thursday, Oct 3 (12-1 pm)
Practical Book Repair (Connecting to Collections Care)
This webinar will cover basic book structure, damage assessment, cost effective decision-making regarding repairs, appropriates supplies and techniques for basic repair of bound volumes, periodicals and pamphlets.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.connectingtocollections.org/calendar/

Thursday, Oct 3 (12-1 pm)
How to Develop Healthy Living Programs through Shared Use Partnerships (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
This webinar gives you the information you need to bring shared use partnerships to your library. We’ll go over how to reach out to potential partners, how to develop memorandums of understanding, how to work through perceptions of legal liability, and how to institutionalize shared use agreements. The focus will be on shared use agreements to increase healthy living practices, particularly around Healthy Eating and Active Living (HEAL).
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Thursday, Oct 3 (4-5 pm)
Mental Health and Self-Esteem through Digital Portfolios (edWeb)
This edWebinar will examine how the use of digital portfolios can help students who have mental health issues. This edWebinar will be of particular benefit to kindergarten through high school teachers, librarians, and school and district leaders. There will be time to have your questions answered at the end of the presentation.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/2019-10/

Friday, Oct 4 (10-11 am)
Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents… Advertising Government Documents: Simple and Easy Ways to Raise Awareness of Collections (North Carolina Library Association)
The Government Resources Section of the North Carolina Library Association welcomes you to a series of webinars designed to help us increase our familiarity with government information. All are welcome because government information wants to be free. This webinar will highlight many of the fun, easy and inexpensive ideas that any library can use to promote government resources.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nclaonline.wildapricot.org/

Tuesday, Oct 8 (9-10 am)
Giving Tuesday 2019 for Libraries (EveryLibrary)
Giving Tuesday is an important way for library Friends groups and Foundations to connect with local donors – both new and renewing – for annual giving. In this webinar, the EveryLibrary Institute team will share best practices for successful Giving Tuesday fundraising including how to structure your donor appeals, plan successful crowdfunding or donor-challenges using FundLibraries.org, and how to partner with the EveryLibrary Institute to reach beyond your local community to a national audience of potential donors. FundLibraries.org is the only crowdfunding platform specifically for libraries. Learn about how to put it to work creating and sharing a compelling message to donors about your library.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.everylibraryinstitute.org/giving_tuesday_2019_for_libraries

Tuesday, Oct 8 (10-11 am)
Software Migration Bootcamp—Preparing for Your Implementation (Blackbaud)
It takes preparation and a plan to make migration magic happen. Join software migration expert Maureen Wallbeoff as she reviews a typical software migration project and shares her tips for making it go smoothly. Whether you’re moving into a replacement system or you’re adding something brand new, you’ll get a clear picture of what to expect during your big move.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars

Tuesday, Oct 8 (11-12 pm)
Multicultural Picture Books: A Deeper Look at Your Collection (Maine State Library)
Do you feel it is important to have a diverse children’s collection, but don’t always know where to start? Join the Diverse BookFinder as we walk you through how to use our new Collection Analysis Tool (CAT), specifically designed to help you diversify your picture book collection! This free, online resource allows you to upload a single file and get a snapshot of who is represented — and how — in your collection. The CAT is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and will go live on October 1st. Participants will learn how to use the CAT and how to use the resulting report in combination with the Diverse BookFinder Search Tool to drive collection-based decisions. Finally, we will discuss the role of librarians in carefully reviewing books to build authentic and inclusive library collections that counter bias and promote cultural pluralism.
For more information and to register, visit: http://maine.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=5199

Tuesday, Oct 8 (12-1 pm)
Playing by the Rules: Creating an Effective Volunteer Handbook (VolunteerMatch)
Whether you’re just starting to create a Handbook or if you’re looking for best practices on information to include, this webinar will evaluate the Handbook you have and help you create a stronger framework for your volunteer engagement program.
For more information and to register, visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics

Tuesday, Oct 8 (12-1 pm)
Mad about Middle Grade (Booklist)
Mad about middle grade? Then join us for this free, hour-long presentation and see what must-have MG titles are heading your way from Bloomsbury Publishing, Candlewick Press, Charlesbridge, Disney Book Group, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers. Middle-grade enthusiasts, unite!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Tuesday, Oct 8 (12-1 pm)
Tell Your Foundation’s Impact Story (Blackbaud)
Foundations face an array of fresh challenges as they attempt to show their impact and build support for their work. The public and the media are questioning the value of endowed philanthropy – and distrust of established institutions is growing. As a result, foundations of all types are being challenged to show their impact in order to maintain their relevance and build the support necessary to drive sustained change. This session will outline the real challenges foundations are facing in the court of public opinion, offer practical strategies for facing these challenges, and provide real-life examples of how foundations can show their impact and sway opinion.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.blackbaud.com/events/webinars

Tuesday, Oct 8 (12-1 pm)
How Data and Mapping Help Libraries Meet Their Patrons’ Needs (Public Library Association)
Using real-world examples, this webinar will demonstrate how King County Library System staff have used PolicyMap to better understand their communities, develop services that are responsive to local and regional needs, and allocate library resources in alignment with organizational values.
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.ala.org/pla/education/onlinelearning/webinars

Tuesday, Oct 8 (1-2 pm)
Let’s Celebrate Digital Citizenship Week: Something for Everyone (edWeb)
October 14 to 18 is #digcitweek.Digital Citizenship Week is a great chance to get digital citizenship off the ground at your school. Increase awareness and get students, faculty, and families inspired to learn about media balance, cyberbullying, privacy, and much, much more!
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/upcoming-webinars/

Tuesday, Oct 8 (5-6:30 pm)
Engage & Inspire: Augmented Reality in the Classroom (Teachers First)
Are you wondering about Augmented Reality (AR)? You may have already used it and not even been aware. This session will explain both place-based and marker-based AR as it is used in our daily lives. We will then look at what this could mean in our classrooms through interacting with markers and using mobile devices. Come learn about tools and apps that can create engaging experiences for your students.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.teachersfirst.com/ok2ask/

Wednesday, Oct 9 (10-11 am)
The Networking Game: Engaging with Colleagues at Your Consortia, Professional Associations, and Conferences (Pennsylvania Integrated Library System)
Perhaps the most valuable benefits of participating in a consortium, joining a professional organization, or visiting a conference are the networking opportunities. The Networking Game can prepare you for that next meeting. Or the random encounter with the nice stranger on the buffet line who makes funding decisions for a major foundation. Learn about the Five Rules of Networking–information and idea exchange for mutual benefit– and how to apply them in ways that are effective and respectful of other people, regardless of your personality type or the situation.
For more information and to register, visit: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6357355742617557515

Wednesday, Oct 9 (11-12 pm)
Event Sponsors: How to Find Them & Create a Win-Win (Bloomerang)
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on maximizing sponsorship revenue at your next fundraising event.  The session starts by focusing on identifying potential sponsors and beginning the partnership conversation. It closes with a focus on structuring win-win, long term sponsorship relationships.
For more information and to register, visit: https://bloomerang.co/resources/webinars/

Wednesday, Oct 9 (1-2 pm)
Lessons from Model Makerspaces (School Library Journal)
Hands-on, experiential learning has never been more relevant. A core conduit to STEM education and skill development, maker activities can also foster collaboration, persistence, and critical thinking. Learn best practices from our stellar panel, including how to design relevant programming to engage everyone in your community. This is part 2 of 3 of the Tech Trends series.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/?subpage=Events

Thursday, Oct 10 (9-10 am)
Open science roundup: tools for collaborative research and early discovery (Library Connect)
In this webinar, Elsevier product managers will present tools that enable more inclusive, collaborative and transparent research.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.brighttalk.com/channel/9995/

Thursday, Oct 10 (11-12 pm)
Writing Year-End Appeals: How to Make Legacy Giving a Star (Network for Good)
Join us as planned giving expert Lori Kranczer goes through how you can incorporate legacy messaging to grow your legacy giving program and ways to ask for certain planned gifts you should ask for before December 31st.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.networkforgood.com/webinars/

Thursday, Oct 10 (12-1 pm)
The Discomfort Zone: Creating Space for Teaching Complex Topics (Education Week/Newsela)
Hear from district leader Danielle Mastrogiovanni (New Brunswick, N.J.) and ELA teacher Patrick Harris (Detroit, Mich.), along with Jamie Richard of Newsela on how the right instructional content helps create the spaces they (and their students) seek to tackle complex topics in the classroom.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html

Thursday, Oct 10 (12-1:30 pm)
What Fred Rogers would Say- “The Difference We Make” -How Simple, Everyday Interactions in ECE are Critical (Early Childhood Investigations)
This webinar is a reflection and discussion of what it means to make a difference in today’s early care and education contexts. Presenters Dana Winters, Ph.D., from the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children’s Media, and Junlei Li, Ph.D., from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, will discuss: What does making a difference look like in simple, everyday teacher-child interactions? What enhances or limits our ability to recognize the impact we make? How do we help each other to appreciate and grow the kind of practices that make a positive impact on children and families?
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/

Thursday, Oct 10 (3-4 pm)
How the Library Can Help Students Navigate Mental Health (School Library Connection)
The library is often a safe haven for students who are in the midst of traversing complex academic, social, and emotional worlds. Librarians have the unique opportunity to support students who face mental health challenges—and can make a huge difference in their students’ lives as a result. Join our three experts—Deborah Takahashi, Kia Jane Richmond, and Anita Cellucci—in this webinar as they discuss tools and strategies to help you help your students, from bibliotherapy to building resource partnerships to integrated Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) programs.
For more information and to register, visit: https://schoollibraryconnection.com/

Friday, Oct 11 (12-1 pm)
Stories Connect Us: A conversation with bestselling author Kate DiCamillo (Mackin)
Mackin and Candlewick Press invite educators and librarians to join two-time Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo in a candid online conversation to celebrate the publication of Beverly, Right Here, the concluding story in her sequence of novels about the three rancheros, and to discuss writing, reading and connecting through books. The live webinar will allow for teacher/student participation as well as for Q&A with the author. Kate’s insights and her trademark friendly rapport with her audience will make this a memorable part of the academic year.
For more information and to register, visit: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gvSq6iQKRN2fMiruMV_yOQ

Tuesday, Oct 15 (11-12 pm)
Bringing Play to Adult Services Programming: It’s Not Just for Kids (Library Journal)
This program will outline the need for play in adult lives, types of play, and the benefits of prioritizing play for every age. It will examine and celebrate ways that Library programming is bringing play to the forefront in our patrons’ lives, and explore ways that libraries might expand this initiative.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?subpage=Events

Tuesday October 15 (12 – 1 pm)
GRT@Your Library: Look & Listen with Gail & Kate
Join Melody & Gail to learn about the GRT Outreach Success Cycle. We’ll dream about new possibilities for early learning in libraries, discover how to set meaningful goals, and become powerful advocates for young families and FFN caregivers in our area.
For more information, visit https://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/calendar/grtyour-library-look-listen-with-gail-kate/

Tuesday, Oct 15 (12-1 pm)
Helping Patrons Navigate “Dr. Google” (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Learn about strategies to make digital resources user friendly for all patrons and ways to help them access reliable health information online.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Tuesday, Oct 15 (5-6:30 pm)
Facts Are Facts…Aren’t They? (Teachers First)
Can your students tell facts from fiction? Learn strategies to help your students determine if information is reliable in this session.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.teachersfirst.com/ok2ask/

Wednesday, Oct 16 (9-10 am)
Surviving and Thriving as an Accidental Librarian (Nebraska Library Commission)
You finally got your dream job at the library, but now what? People always say, “I never learned that in Library School”, but what about those of us who never went to school? More than 3 out of every 4 library staff nationwide don’t hold a library degree, so if you’re one of them, this session is for you! Come take pride in your accidental librarianship, and walk away with greater understanding of library principles, practices, and tools of the trade.
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

Wednesday, Oct 16 (10-11 am)
Being a Better Ally to All (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Every organization has a group of stakeholders, staff, and volunteers who must foster effective communication through conflict, change, and crisis. With increased comfort and confidence, you can be prepared to hold and encourage others to have the challenging conversations that lead to better collaboration and teamwork. Developing a culture based on listening, speaking up, and taking responsibility builds teams of cooperation for the short- and long-term.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/class/being-better-ally-all/13125

Wednesday, Oct 16 (11-12 pm)
Engaging Your Board for Better Fundraising (Network for Good)
Would you like to deepen your board’s involvement in fundraising? This webinar will explore a 3-step process for building board engagement in fundraising. You’ll have the opportunity to reflect on what is and isn’t working in engaging your board with fundraising, Then, you’ll choose from a variety of possible next steps that will take your board fundraising to a higher level.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.networkforgood.com/webinars/

Wednesday, Oct 16 (12-1 pm)
Study Design: Developing a Citizen Science Project that Delivers Results (DigitalGov)
This 60-minute session will explore the fundamental building blocks for building a strong citizen science program.
For more information and to register, visit: https://digital.gov/events/

Wednesday, Oct 16 (12-1 pm)
Activate Student Success With Database Access (Education Week/Gale)
Register for this webinar to hear Project Tomorrow and panelists discuss key findings and examples for implementing databases into the classroom. You’ll learn how educational databases have been used to develop future-ready skills, enhance projects, and improve the quality of student learning. Plus, you’ll receive access to download our research paper and best practice guide. Wyoming educators have free access to Gale databases.
For more information and to register, visit:https://www.edweek.org/ew/marketplace/webinars/webinars.html

Wednesday, Oct 16 (12-1 pm)
A Recipe for Reading: Culinary Literacy at Your Library (Programming Librarian)
Few things bring people together like a good meal. Join us to hear how two libraries established culinary literacy programming for their communities and get tips for setting up a similar program in your community.
For more information and to register, visit: http://programminglibrarian.org/learn

Wednesday, Oct 16 (12-1 pm)
Fierce Fighting Girls (School Library Journal)
Algonquin Young Readers has a FIERCE fall 2019 line-up of middle grade and young adult titles. Join authors Tracey Baptiste, Sarah Jean Horwtiz, Karen Rivers, Maria Padian, and Cynthia Copeland as they discuss each of their brand-new titles and protagonists. Each title represents characteristics beyond just being tough and will encourage young readers to celebrate their own fierceness, whether they have Fierce Courage like Corinne or a Fierce Voice like Cindy.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.slj.com/?subpage=Events

Wednesday, Oct 16 (12-1:30 pm)
Rethinking Philanthropy: Indigenous-led Grantmaking (GrantSpace)
In this webinar, we are bringing together indigenous leaders from the philanthropic sector that will share how they have redefined grantmaking practices to better serve Indigenous communities.
For more information and to register, visit: https://grantspace.org/training/search/format/live/location/online/

Wednesday, Oct 16 (2-3 pm)
PNR Rendezvous: Health Insurance Literacy and How Librarians Can Help (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
Libraries are prominent places in communities making libraries and librarians excellent resources for advancing health information literacy. For example, librarians can address the unmet information needs that leave many unable to make appropriate health insurance choices. For those with lower levels of health insurance literacy, the ability to procure appropriate levels of health insurance coverage may be limited, which can have dire effects on individuals’ health statuses. Addressing this critical information need, Emily Vardell, Ph.D., will present a talk entitled “Health Insurance Literacy and How Librarians Can Help.”
For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2ni3seF

Wednesday, Oct 16 (3-4 pm)
Diversity in Context: Stretching the Idea of Building Diverse Collections (edWeb)
How can we build collections that celebrate not only diverse characters but also a diverse range of experiences for those characters to inhabit? And, how can we encourage readers to empathize with characters who may seem unfamiliar? In this edWebinar, join Michelle Luhtala for a lively discussion in honor of Teen Read Week 2019.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.edweb.net/emergingtech

Thursday, Oct 17 (12-1 pm)
Diversity and Inclusion – Planting Seeds of Change in the Digital Space (InSync Training)
In this webinar we will discuss how to overcome challenges within Diversity & Inclusion training, share some real examples of effective online programs and explore strategies for how to position D&I training within your organization.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.insynctraining.com/virtually-there-series/

Thursday, Oct 17 (1-2 pm)
Scams, Fraud and Identity Theft: How Libraries Can Help (WebJunction)
This webinar will explore the free resources available in multiple languages and formats provided by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that can be used by your patrons to protect their identity and to recognize and avoid scams. You’ll also hear how Johnson County Library is partnering with local agencies to provide programs and resources to empower consumers in their community.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html

Thursday, Oct 17 (1-2 pm)
5 Reasons Why Winter Is the Next Summer (Library Journal)
This webcast will share 5 best practices for employing a winter reading challenge to increase circulation and grow a culture of reading. This webcast will be designed for schools looking to grow their culture of reading and toward public libraries looking to engage patrons year-round.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?subpage=Events

Friday, Oct 18 (12-1 pm)
Three Steps to Thriving in Chaos (Effectiveness Institute)
The turbulence of current events increases stress, drains energy and reduces productivity. In this webinar you’ll learn three essential steps for not only surviving but thriving in the chaos.
For more information and to register, visit: https://effectivenessinstitute.com/upcoming-events/

Monday, Oct 21 (12-1 pm)
Check It Out! New Books for Ages 0-18 (State Library of Iowa)
Join us on the last Thursday of each month for a review of brand new titles published for ages 0-18. You’ll hear short booktalks of new titles (and new entries in ongoing series) from major and Indie publishers and get ideas on how to keep up with the endless tide of what’s new in kidlit and young adult literature.
For more information and to register, visit: https://bit.ly/2mNg0e0

Monday, Oct 21 (12:30-1:30 pm)
Girls Who Code at your Library (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Interested in starting a coding club at your library but don’t know where to start? The Girls Who Code platform is the perfect fit public and school libraries that want to host coding programs without a lot of training. Learn more about the curriculum and how it could have a positive impact on your community during this Info2Go session.
For more information and to register, visit: https://libraries.idaho.gov/continuing-education/info2go/

Tuesday, Oct 22 (11-12 pm)
How to Turn Event Guests Into Donors (CharityHowTo)
Wouldn’t it be great if there was an easy-to-follow strategy that helped organizations engage event guests and turn them into donors? In this free 45-minute live webinar, event planning expert A.J. Steinberg will show you how to make guests feel the love at your event and turn that into long-term supporters.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-live-webinars/free

Tuesday, Oct 22 (11-12 pm)
Integrating Online Communications into Your Fundraising Campaign (IdealWare)
Are you effectively incorporating email campaigns into your fundraising mix? What about social media, or peer-to-peer campaigns? We’ll walk through how to successfully use online communication tools to enhance your fundraising efforts in inexpensive and time-effective ways.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.idealware.org/training-calendar/

Tuesday October 22 (12-1 pm)
GRT@Your Library: Explore & Examine with Kate & Melody
Join Kate & Melody to learn about the GRT Outreach Success Cycle. We’ll explore our libraries’ existing assets, examine how to build relationships with families, caregivers, and early childhood experts in our communities, and expand our expertise as we begin creating a network of support for engaging FFN caregivers in our area.
For more information, visit: https://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/calendar/grtyour-library-explore-examine-with-kate-melody/

Tuesday, Oct 22 (1-2 pm)
Activate, Collaborate, and Educate: Health Outreach and Programming in Your Community (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
This one hour webinar will focus on health program ideas, guides, and resources for libraries and community/faith based organizations.
For more information and to register, visit: https://nnlm.gov/training/classes-by-availability-scheduled

Wednesday, Oct 23 (8 am-2 pm)
National Archives Virtual Genealogy Fair (U.S. National Archives)
Participate in our biggest genealogy event of the year! The National Archives will host a free, live, virtual Genealogy Fair via webcast on YouTube, offering advice on family history research for all skill levels on Federal records.
Join without registering! For details, visit the Virtual Genealogy Fair web page at:  www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair<http://www.archives.gov/calendar/genealogy-fair>

Wednesday, Oct 23 (12-1 pm)
Managing Difficult Volunteer Transitions (VolunteerMatch)
What do you do when it’s time to ask a volunteer to leave your organization? This webinar will give you the tools to address challenges around difficult volunteers, volunteers aging in place, and suggestions to minimize these situations in the future. Suggestions for determining when a volunteer should be terminated, and making it easier on you, other volunteers, and staff will be presented. The role that risk management plays in these decisions will also be included.
For more information and to register, visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org/training-topics

Wednesday, Oct 23 (1-2 pm)
Introduction to Website Accessibility (Infopeople)
In this one-hour webinar, you’ll gain an understanding of which guidelines are used to measure website accessibility in the United States, and how to begin to evaluate your own library’s site for potential issues. We’ll also discuss some common pitfalls and things to avoid.
For more information and to register, visit: https://infopeople.org/training/view/webinar

Wednesday, Oct 23 (1-2 pm)
Top 5 PowerPoint Tips for Engaging Your Audience (Training Magazine Network)
Attend this webinar and get the latest techniques to grab and hold your audience’s attention. Get real-world examples and new ideas that make your job easier.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/calendar

Wednesday, Oct 23 (3-4 pm)
Computer Science in Early Learning with LEGO® Education (edWeb)
Join this edWebinar for a learning experience with LEGO® Education to explore how to expose young students to computer science topics through incorporating creativity, inquiry, and collaboration in early childhood instruction to build important foundations for student learning.
For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/upcoming-webinars/

Thursday, Oct 24 (9-10 am)
The Future in Your Face: Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality in Libraries (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
Join TSLAC’s library technology consultant Henry Stokes of ‘Henry’s High-tech Highlights’ as he takes you through the latest tech trends in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) with a focus on libraries.  He’ll start with placing this emerging tech in context with other technologies throughout time, plot out for you the current AR/VR landscape, and describe various use cases he’s collected. He’ll also outline the important roles libraries can play in the coming Wizarding World, including free to low cost ways to get started.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.tsl.texas.gov/ld/workshops/webinars/index.html

Thursday, Oct 24 (10-11 am)
Motivating Your Staff: A Webinar for Managers (Utah State Library)
In this session, the presenter will give examples of the application of motivational theories in staff training, meetings, onboarding, and in the day-to-day interactions managers have with their employees. Attendees will walk away with new ideas for how to motivate their staff and with the start of a motivational plan.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/usl-training-208844751

Thursday, Oct 24 (12-1 pm)
Playing Well with Others – At Work (Colorado State Library)
We all know that children learn through play, but what about adults? Research shows that when humans, at any age, play, they learn and grow into healthy, happy, well-functioning individuals. Find out more about the research on play, identify your play style as well as others, and imagine ways to add more play into your work. Perhaps counter-intuitively, your habits of embedding playful work techniques into your day can lead to greater creativity, productivity, and resilience in you and your library. And knowing others’ play styles will help build better teams, collaborative work, and enjoyable work culture.
For more information and to register, visit: https://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/calendar/

Thursday, Oct 24 (12-1:30 pm)
Pathways to Nature-Based Play: There Is One for You! (Early Childhood Investigations)
This webinar will explore ways to jump right into nature-based play, wherever you might want to begin by enhancing early childhood teacher’s ability to introduce children to nature-based play both indoors and out.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/webinars/

Friday, Oct 25 (12-1 pm)
Library-Created Games: A Showcase (Indiana State Library)
This presentation explores games developed by libraries to support information literacy and internal training. One benefit of creating games is being able to tailor experiences to the culture and needs of libraries and their communities. Some games covered in this session include the University of Tennessee Libraries’ interactive Breakout Game for first-year studies courses, Acquisitions Adventure (which is used for internal training of acquisitions staff), and the Pendergrass Clue board game (which supports one of our branch libraries). This session showcases games created by other libraries as well.
For more information and to register, visit: https://continuinged.isl.in.gov/find-training/online-training-series/

Tuesday October 29 (12-1 pm)
GRT@Your Library: Dream & Discover with Melody & Gail
Join Melody & Gail to learn about the GRT Outreach Success Cycle. We’ll dream about new possibilities for early learning in libraries, discover how to set meaningful goals, and become powerful advocates for young families and FFN caregivers in our area.
For more information, visit: https://create.coloradovirtuallibrary.org/calendar/grtyour-library-dream-discover-with-melody-gail/

Tuesday, Oct 29 (12-1 pm)
The Books are Afoot (Booklist)
October has been the instigator for many things— howling winds accompanied by mysterious figures; hounds running amok in Baskerville; and now, Booklist’s mystery webinar! Join us 10/29 when we hear from Books on Tape/Listening Library, HarperCollins Publishers, Severn House, and Oceanview Publishers about the latest mysteries creeping on the shelves this fall!
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars

Wednesday, Oct 30 (9-10 am)
Pretty Sweet Tech (Nebraska Library Commission)
New special monthly episodes of NCompass Live! Join the NLC’s Technology Innovation Librarian, Amanda Sweet, as she guides us through the world of library-related Pretty Sweet Tech.
For more information and to register, visit: http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/scripts/calendar/eventlist.asp?Mode=ALL

Wednesday, Oct 30 (12-1 pm)
We Stories: Diversity in Children’s Literature at the Library (Georgia Library Association)
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.
For more information and to register, visit: https://gla.georgialibraries.org/carterette-series-webinars/

Wednesday, Oct 30 (12-1 pm)
Introduction to Finding Grants (GrantSpace)
Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.
For more information and to register, visit: https://grantspace.org/training/search/format/live/location/online/

Wednesday, Oct 30 (1-2 pm)
Public Libraries Partner to Respond to the Opioid Crisis (WebJunction)
As communities across the country experience the impact of the opioid epidemic, public library staff are finding themselves on the front line of this public health crisis. How should libraries engage? Public Libraries Respond to the Opioid Epidemic with Their Community is an IMLS-funded project led by OCLC and PLA to expand libraries’ capacity to support their communities. The project studied a diverse set of communities where the library is an active partner in addressing the epidemic and facilitated discussions with library leaders and a range of government, public health, and community organizations. Presenters will share insights gained from the case studies and emerging practices, opportunities, and challenges, and share resources to help library staff guide their libraries’ response to the opioid crisis. This is the first in a series of webinars on this topic, highlighting the project findings.
For more information and to register, visit: https://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction.html