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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

Practical Ideas for Raising Funds for Your Library-FREE Webinar

Beyond Books Sales: Practical Ideas for Raising Funds for Your Library

Tuesday, June 23, 2015– 2 pm Eastern– 60 min

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

It’s time to take a fresh look at ideas for raising funds for your library. Although book sales have been a standard library fundraiser, they take a lot of time and effort, with dwindling returns on investment in recent years. Whether considering new types of events or tried-and-true activities, you’ll learn the “12 Must-Know Facts About Fundraising.” Find out how to assess your library’s capacity for fundraising, enlist the right volunteers, engage the community, and create a sustainable plan to boost your library’s bottom line and raise visibility. With this strong foundation, libraries of any size can move into new directions to grow support for their libraries.

This webinar is hosted in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

Presented by: Sue Hall, Director of Library Strategies