Training in Your Library

Has your libraries travel budget been cut? Do you just not have time to leave for training? There are several interesting webinars scheduled in April that you can attend right at your desk.

Helping Spanish-speaking Patrons Prepare for the Digital Television Transition
Tuesday, April 8th, 1:00-2:00 PM EST
The Digital TV Transition is set to affect millions of people and many will be coming into libraries looking for information and assistance. Because of the language barrier, Spanish-speaking patrons face an additional hurdle in preparing for the DTV transition. Join us for an informative presentation by Patrick Webre of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about the DTV Transition and the DTV resources available to libraries. Instructions for Joining the Webinar.

Cookbook Webinars
Wednesday, April 16th
Grab a comfy chair and participate in a 30-minute discussion where contributors to the Cookbooks share their insights, their secrets, and what *you* can do to get started with projects like theirs. April's Cookbook Webinar features NEFLIN's very own Be Astengo from Alachua County Library District in Gainesville sharing how her team crafted a successful laptop checkout program.

Maximizing the Power of the Web: Pew Internet & American Life Project's 2007 Findings
Apr 18, 2008, 11-12 ET
Lee Rainie will share with attendees the latest from his research into how individuals are using the internet and being affected by it. For library leaders seeking to maximize the power of the Web, Lee will bring to light valuable findings, theories, and arguable conclusions based on his project's research. Attendees will no doubt be interested in discussing one of Pew's latest studies, which revealed just how much young adults and others in the U.S. continue to use public libraries for the Internet and also books. His Project's study paid particular attention to the information-seeking activities of lower-income citizens and where libraries fit into their worlds.

During this session, Stephen Abram will interview Rainie about the year's findings, upcoming trends for libraries and Internet, and much more. Take this opportunity to listen on two of the luminaries in the library and technology communities discuss what's next for the library world.

Welcome, Stranger: Public Libraries Build the Global Village
April 29th, 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Learn about the recently published report, Welcome, Stranger Report by Urban Libraries Council from report authors, Rick Ashton and Danielle Patrick Milam. Find out five strategies for success libraries can use to support successful immigrant transitions. The first 75 registrants will receive a free copy of the Welcome, Stranger report.

What it Takes to Become the Best Small Library in America
May 1st, 2:00-3:00 PM EST
Join a discussion on what it takes to be named Library Journal's Best Small Library in America, and what it means to your community. The staff of the Chelsea District Library in Chelsea, Michigan will be on board to share the methods and programs they use to connect with their community, and the team approach to service that has earned them this year's honor.

Don't forget to check the NEFLIN schedule. Many of you are already viewing the SLA and DuPage programs but Patty has added a whole new series of Solinet Live Online classes that are free to NEFLIN members (if you registered for the 20 Questions series through Solinet it would cost you $120 for each session). The easiest way to see everything on our schedule is to go to the Complete List of Workshops and then sort by Workshop Location = Desktop.