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Moderating Forums @ your library, Part I—Nuts and Bolts
Original presentation date: March 27, 2012
This second session in our civic engagement series covered what is involved in moderating a public deliberative forum in the library—how moderating is different from facilitating; how to promote deliberation; how to stay neutral but help people consider diverse perspectives; how to keep track of time and use an issue framework to help the group deliberate; and how to work with a forum recorder.
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Storytelling 2.0
Original presentation date: March 19, 2012
Bridging the digital divide is very prominent in education as more and more schools turn to e-books and web 2.0 technologies. This expands far beyond the classroom, spilling over into library services as well. This webinar explores how digital resources and tools like websites, social media, iPads, digital cameras, computers, and more can be incorporated into traditional storytelling and programming techniques to enhance the library user’s experience. We’ll also cover the basics of storytelling and storytelling as a marketing tool.
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Wanna Play? Gaming @ your library
Original presentation date: March 05, 2012
Come join three “gaming-positive” educators as they introduce you to gaming @ your library. Hear about the benefits of gaming, discover how to embrace games that respects the users and the medium, and learn how you can incorporate video games into your library—even without paying a cent.
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An Introduction to PIN and Working with Public Media
Original presentation date: March 01, 2012
Join fellow Building Common Ground project directors and representatives from the Public Insight Network (PIN), a project of American Public Media, to learn about effective collaboration with public media organizations and how to use PIN resources to learn more about the needs of your community.
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Getting Started: An Introduction to Convening Forums @ your library
Original presentation date: February 28, 2012
Public deliberation is a process used to engage contentious, difficult issues from diverse perspectives. This session will provide an introduction to deliberative conversations that public, academic, and school libraries are convening and how these discussions are repositioning libraries in their communities.
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Writing Good Press Releases and Working with the Media
Original presentation date: February 28, 2012
Learn the art of writing press releases and communicating with the media with author/consultant, Kathy Dempsey, the woman who literally wrote the book on this topic! Kathy’s book, The Accidental Library Marketer, is widely consulted by librarians that suddenly find themselves chief marketer for their organization. She’ll provide both good and bad examples of press releases and show how facts can easily be compiled to form a good press release. Kathy will also review common mistakes librarians make when working with the media. Lots more advice on managing those sticky calls from the media, so don’t miss this one!
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Bringing STEM Learning to Public Libraries: Collaboration and Resources for Librarians
Original presentation date: February 27, 2012
Many libraries want to introduce STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) into their programming to attract new audiences and help stimulate children’s interest in science. You will learn about the STAR Library Education Network (STAR_Net) led by the National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL) at the Space Science Institute. STAR_Net Librarians and others who are successfully programming STEM will also share their strategies for connecting with community resources. STAR_Net is forming a Community of Practice (CoP) for librarians and scientists who want to create innovative STEM programs. Details about the STAR_Net CoP and how to join it will also be shared.
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Connecting with Many Children from Many Cultures: Cultural Literacy @ your library
Original presentation date: February 21, 2012
Are you culturally literate? Do you know how to plan and promote programs and services for diverse populations of children and their families? In this interactive session, participants will explore their understanding of various cultures and discuss how to create culturally sensitive library programming that promotes cultural literacy and connects many children from many cultures.
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The Accidental Library Marketer
Original presentation date: February 21, 2012
If you find yourself doing PR, promotion, or marketing as part of your job, but you never formally learned how, then you’re an “accidental marketer”—and you’re not alone! Hear the basic tenets you never had a chance to learn as well as advanced tactics. Get the real reasons why many patrons don’t attend programs and why the media doesn’t always cover your events. Learn what “true marketing” is and why it can make your hard work pay off more often. This webinar will be led by the author of the book, The Accidental Library Marketer, author/trainer/consultant, Kathy Dempsey.
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How to Make Your Grant Proposal Stand Out from the Pack
Original presentation date: February 01, 2012
With more than $40 billion in grant money given away each year in the U.S. by private foundations alone, you know that there’s competition for those dollars. But how can you make YOUR organization stand out from the crowd and make that grant funder want to fund YOU? What can you do to find favor with grant funders and how do you even make them notice you—much less fund you? Your proposal is normally the first impression a grant funder has of your organization. Learn how to make the best impression you can so that funders will sit up and take notice. This is finally your opportunity to learn valuable tactics that will take your grant proposals from so-so to great
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Getting the Most from Your Summer Reading Program: CLA’s Summer Reading Outcomes Initiative
Original presentation date: January 27, 2012
California Library Association’s summer reading outcomes and outreach initiative helps libraries develop stronger and more effective summer reading programs. Please join us for an introduction to the initiative and a step-by-step guide to participating in it. At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will know: the value of outcomes-based programming; the importance of reaching out with the summer reading program; how to participate in CLA’s summer reading outcomes and outreach initiative; and where to find resources and tools to participate effectively in the initiative.
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It’s Who You Know: Finding, Making, and Keeping Connections for Successful Partnerships
Original presentation date: January 26, 2012
Question: How can your library broaden its net of connections, and therefore, its value within the community? Answer: Through community partnerships! This webinar will give you some basic tools and the inspiration you need to take the first steps toward a successful library community partnership. If you are interested in finding out how to make lasting connections with local organizations to help you better serve your public, this one-hour webinar is for you!
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