Category Archives: Continuing Education

PLA Webinar on Serving Teen Parents

Upcoming Webinar Hosted at the SALS Main Office
Join the Facebook Event or please RSVP to Jen Ferriss

Date: August 26, 2015
Time/Location:   2:00–3:00 PM EST at 22 Whitney Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

The Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) initiative has provided a powerful toolkit for introducing parents to early literacy practices. When those parents also happen to be teenagers, it helps to take a fun-yet-thoughtful approach to programming, lest you lose your audience.

In this webinar, you will learn reliable, time-tested methods for reaching your teen parent population and introducing the Five Practices in a way that is simple, straightforward, and highly interactive.

At the conclusion of this one-hour webinar, participants will:

  • Have a clear understanding of five different “make-and-take” activities that correspond to the five early literacy practices—Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing—as promoted by the ECRR initiative; and
  • Gain access to a list of at least ten “best practices” for working with teens, as well as three essential tips to establishing community connections within this special population.

This webinar is intended for anyone who works with or aims to work with their community’s teen parent population including public or school librarians who specialize in youth services, teen services, outreach, early literacy, or other areas. Parents, social workers, teachers, and childcare workers are also welcome.

Instructors:
Xelena Gonzalez, early literacy specialist, San Antonio (Tex.) Public Library
Corinne Sanchez, community services supervisor, San Antonio (Tex.) Public Library

 

IMLS Webinar: Adult Immigrant Learners

 

USCIS and IMLS Host Webinar for Public Libraries on August 11

Webinar will Address Issue of Adult Immigrant Learners

Washington, DC—Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) present the next webinar in their series for public librarians, discussing immigration and U.S. citizenship topics. The webinar, Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners, will focus on resources available to immigrant-serving organizations and adult education programs. Representatives from the USCIS Office of Citizenship will provide an overview of how libraries can expand and enhance adult citizenship education services and obtain free materials to display.

Webinar: Bridges to Citizenship: Connecting Classrooms and Libraries to Expand and Enhance Services for Adult Immigrant Learners

Date and Time: Tuesday, August 11, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EDT

To register for this session, please follow the steps below:

  • Go to the USCIS registration page
  • Enter your email address and select “Submit”
  • Select “Subscriber Preferences”
  • Select the “Event Registration” tab
  • Complete the questions and select “Submit”

Once your registration is processed, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two business days, please email USCIS at Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.

This series was developed as part of a partnership between IMLS and USCIS to ensure that librarians have the necessary tools and knowledge to refer their patrons to accurate and reliable sources of information on immigration-related topics. To find out more about this partnership and the webinar series, visit the Serving New Americans page of the IMLS website.

Note to Media: This engagement is not for press purposes. Please contact the USCIS Press Office at (202) 272-1200 for any media inquiries.

For more information about USCIS and their programs, visit uscis.gov or follow them on Twitter (@uscis), YouTube (/uscis), Facebook (/uscis), and the USCIS blog The Beacon.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Creating Low-Cost Interactive Displays for Your Library

October 5 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Sponsored by the LILRC.
This interactive workshop is limited to 30 participants.  Click here to Register Today.

In this two-hour workshop, you will learn how to set up digital signage and interactive displays without breaking your budget. Get hands-on with a variety of hardware that can be converted for your digital needs. Next, learn techniques on how to develop content using software you already own or are low-cost to purchase. Finally, learn more than just how to create digital displays. To be successful and influence your patrons’ behaviors, you need to think about what content will best appeal to which patrons at the right time, and at their point of need. This workshop is best for those who are comfortable with technology.

Presented by: Amanda L. Goodman, User Experience Librarian, Darien Library (Connecticut). Amanda manages the library’s digital signage, website, and created the interface for their interactive kiosk. Her work has appeared in Library Journal, UX Magazine, and she authored The Comparative Guide to WordPress in Libraries: A LITA Guide and the Library Technology Report on Digital Media Labs. Alongside Michael Schofield, she is the co-creator of the #LibUX podcast and its associated properties athttp://libux.co.

Fees:

Member Fee
$35
Nonmember Fee
$110
Retired Member/Student/Unemployed
$30
CEU Certificate
$5
Maximum number of attendees:
30