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Getting Started With STEAM- Free NYLA Webinar

June 16, 2015, 2:00-3:00

Does your library support 21st century literacy skills? Why STEAM in libraries?  This webinar will expose you to the research that supports the integration of informal STEAM learning into your libraries’ programming and services.  Leave armed with a starter toolkit of ideas so you can experiment with STEAM in your library today!

The webinar is free, but registration is required.  Visit HERE to register

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.

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