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Think Outside the Book: FREE webinar

Wednesday, May 27, 2015 ? 2 pm Eastern ? 60 min

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/beyond-book-groups.html

Think outside the book group! Libraries are re-engaging with adult readers and sharing books with them in innovative new ways and in unconventional places. From pop-up programming on planes, trains and ferries, to Books on Tap, a literary sport over local brews, jump into the programming sandbox to explore creative ideas for reaching new adult audiences and delighting the bibliophiles in your own community.

Presented by: Audrey Barbakoff, Adult Services Manager, Kitsap Regional Library (WA), and 2013 Library Journal Mover & Shaker

MedlinePlus webinar for its Redesigned Site

On April 28th, 2015 MedlinePlus (http://medlineplus.gov/) and MedlinePlus en español (http://medlineplus.gov/spanish) released a completely redesigned site with a fresh look and feel. The new version of MedlinePlus and MedlinePlus en español uses responsive design for ease of use on any device, whether that is a desktop monitor or mobile touchscreen.  Responsive pages automatically change their layout to fit your screen.  See the NLM announcement page for more details.

NN/LM MAR would like to invite you to a special webinar to review the redesigned site on May 13th, 2015 from 1:00-2:00 PM EST. Lydia Collins, Consumer Health Coordinator (NN/LM MAR) will talk about the changes and provide reassurance that although MedlinePlus has a new look, the content is the same and just as reliable!

The session will be recorded and information for registering is provided below. Please register even if you are unable to attend the live session as a special message regarding the availability of the recording will be provided to all those who register.
Registration Link: https://nnlm.gov/mar/training/register.html?schedule_id=3413

Using Data for Peer Benchmarking & Best Practices: FREE Webinar

Date:  May 26, 10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. EDT

Program:  Using Data for Peer Benchmarking and Best Practices
With: Robert Dugan, Dean of Libraries, University of West Florida

While trend analysis is used by most libraries to compare inputs and outputs internally, accrediting organizations may ask institutions for peer benchmarking information as part of a program’s or institutional self-study.  Additionally, libraries may want to identify other libraries that are successfully conducting a service they want to offer or improve, oftentimes referred to as a best practices study. An example would be providing longer public service hours with existing staff.  Dugan will demonstrate the use of ACRLMetrics for benchmarking and best practices studies.

Register at: https://scrlc.org/events/view/5597