Monthly Archives: June 2015

Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC)- FREE Informational Webinar

The American Library Association-Allied Professional Association’s Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program is offering a free, one-hour informational webinar on June 10th from 2-3pm Eastern Time. Register for the webinar here: http://ala.adobeconnect.com/ezhjxemnay/event/registration.html

The LSSC Program is a continuing education certification program designed to recognize the value and accomplishments of Library Support Staff. To complete the program and become Certified Library Support Staff (CLSS) , candidates must first meet the eligibility requirements, and then successfully complete six of ten competency sets.  Candidates may complete these sets by submitting portfolios, completing approved courses, or graduating from training programs in LSSC colleges with which LSSC has a recognition agreement. The webinar will offer an in-depth look at the program as well as offer Q&A time with an LSSC representative. Please join us to learn more about this national certification program for library support staff.

Cyber Security for Nonprofits-FREE Workshop

Cyber Security for Nonprofits

Wednesday, June 10
8 to 10 a.m.
Saratoga Bridges
16 Bridges Boulevard, Saratoga Springs

No charge to attend

The pace of cybersecurity breaches has reached epic proportions. Organizations large and small, for and not-for-profit are falling victim to hackers, hacktivists and nation states. Intellectual property, data and bank accounts have never been at greater risk – it’s not if, but when your organization will be victimized. And while security clichés continue to be overplayed we see organizations learning the hard way every single day. Join us for a fresh and candid look at cybercrime today. This session will discuss the latest threats and solutions for security challenges in 2015, beginning with an analysis of cybercrime trends. Attendees will walk away with actionable advice for securing their nonprofit organization.

Apps for Librarians: ALA eCourse (5 weeks)

Returning eCourse!

Apps for Librarians: Empower Your Users with Mobile App Literacy
with Nicole Hennig

5-week eCourse
Beginning Monday, July 13, 2015

Mobile apps are empowering for people of all ages and abilities. Contrary to the popular idea that apps are only useful for “consumption,” the best apps are being used effectively as tools to enable learning and knowledge creation. In this eCourse, Nicole Hennig will show you how to incorporate apps as learning tools at your library.

After completing this eCourse, you will

  • Gain experience using some of the best apps available and understand how they enable learning
  • Learn how to evaluate and review mobile apps
  • Learn how tablets complement laptops, and how their capabilities are creating new learning opportunities
  • Learn how apps are being used by people with special needs, and where to find additional resources for learning more
  • Receive guidance for creating your own app guides, offering workshops, and advising colleagues