Category Archives: Free Event

Free Webinar on Power Searching

Power Searching Webinar from American Libraries Live

Power searching is one of those ambiguous terms that has been around the library world for a few years now. Librarians seem to agree that the term refers to the use of web-based search engines for searches that are more direct, advanced, and dynamic than the standard “web search.” Google is even offering free courses—including a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC)—on Power Searching!

Regardless of how we define the term, one thing is clear—effective web-searching is not only an essential skill for librarians, it is also an essential skill that we need to be able to teach to our patrons.

On the next episode of AL Live, Thursday, November 12th at 2 PM Eastern, our expert panel will explore the concept of web-searching, both in terms of what it is and how librarians can put it to use.

Tune in for this free streaming video broadcast! You can pre-register here (pre-registration assures you a reminder before the event), or go to www.americanlibrarieslive.org on November 12 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) to view.

 

Register Here:  http://americanlibrarieslive.org/upcoming-episodes

Using Door-to-Door Marketing for Library Card Sign-Ups: Free Webinar

“How did your library card sign-ups go this year? Join us at 12 p.m. eastern time on Wednesday, Oct. 21, for a free webinar to learn about a new and innovative way to increase library card sign-ups all year long, not just during Library Card Sign-up Month in September.

This webinar will offer marketing strategies for getting outside of your library to break down the barriers that keep people from opting in to a library card. Learn how to dramatically improve your library’s visibility in the community by taking a page from the best political campaigns and going door-to-door to sign people up. The webinar will also provide effective ways to bring this new idea of building awareness to your board and administrators. You will hear directly from librarians who’ve used these strategies successfully in their communities. Their door-to-door engagement tactics can be part of your library’s ongoing advocacy efforts.

Register now!

There is no cost to attend the webinar, but registration is required. Participation is limited to the first 100 participants who arrive in the virtual room prior to the start of the webinar, but the webinar will be archived and accessible to ALA members.

Second Annual Library Programs Symposium

Second Annual Library Programs2 Symposium Second Annual Programs2 Symposium

Date/Time: October 16, 2015 / 12:00 – 2:00 pm
Location: UAlbany, Campus Center Ballroom

Do you find yourself coming up short on excellent programming ideas? Looking for creative program opportunities for your library? Want to meet some performers & presenters who can fill your programming void?

This year’s Programs2 Symposium includes over 50 presenters who offer a variety of programs, workshops, classes and demonstrations. We will also have fabulous door prizes and light refreshments.

This event features exhibits of programs from educational, entertainment, social, and cultural programming specialists. These informative displays will highlight presentations and demonstrations that will focus on education, entertainment, and cultural awareness, creating new programming opportunities to bring back to your institution. And it’s FREE.

An RSVP would be nice (not necessary) either to cgermain @ albany.edu or via the RSVP link at http://libraryprogramssquared.wordpress.com/