What's so Special About Special Collections? Creative Ways to Promote the "Cool Stuff" in Your Library
Judy James, Special Collections Manager, Akron-Summit County Public Library
(Originally presented March 8, 2013)
Almost every library has special or unique materials that may not exist anywhere else. Whether your library maintains local historical materials or has a unique or rare collection, there are many creative ways to promote those resources to your local and global communities. Learn how to get the word out about your collections through digital exhibits, programming, collaboration, displays, your website, and social media. Included is a discussion about organizing, processing and cataloging your collections with an eye toward making them accessible to your customers.
This webinar is $10.00 for OLC members; $15.00 for non-members. Purchase this webinar and you will receive an access link via email.
Second Generation Readers' Advisory for Youth
Amanda Rome, Children's Outreach Librarian, Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library and Maria Trivisonno, Teen Librarian, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Warrensville Heights Branch
(Originally presented February 21, 2013)
Wondering if your catalog's new tagging feature has a useful purpose for you and your staff? Deciding which social media to use, and use effectively? And how does any of this get books into the hands of young people? Find out as we explore 21st Centure youth readers' advisory.
This webinar is $10.00 for OLC members; $15.00 for non-members. Purchase this webinar and you will receive an access link via email.
Technology Tips for Supportive Staff
Dan Strecker, IT Coordinator, Washington County Public Library
(Originally presented February 15, 2013)
Learn basic technology tips and troubleshooting guidelines for library supportive staff including helping patrons create free email account, saving and opening files in different formats, and attaching files to emails.
This webinar is $10.00 for OLC members; $15.00 for non-members. Purchase this webinar and you will receive an access link via email.
Readers' Advisory Tips for Supportive Staff
Chris May, Head of Adult Services, Tiffin-Seneca Public Library (Originally presented February 7, 2013)
Learn the steps of the RA interview, passive strategies for promoting your library's collection, and valuable print and online RA sources to take back and apply at your library.
This webinar is $10.00 for OLC members; $15.00 for non-members. Purchase this webinar and you will receive an access link via email.
Reference Tips for Supportive Staff
Lea Carrigan, Reference Librarian, Fairfield County District Library (Originally presented January 30, 2013)
If you find yourself on the front lines at your library and are looking to brush up on your reference skills, this is the webinar for you! This webinar will provide basic information on the reference interview, including examples of "reference gone wrong," talk about virtual reference and share valuable print and online resources to take back and apply at your library.
This webinar is $10.00 for OLC members; $15.00 for non-members. Purchase this webinar and you will receive an access link via email.
Reaching Out to At-Risk Teens
Kevin James, Director of School-Based Initiatives, Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland (Originally presented October 17, 2012)
Want to help at-risk teens in your community, but not sure where to start? Kevin discusses how libraries CAN and ARE reaching out to at-risk teens. This webinar is designed to help library professionals establish outreach programs for teens in their communities and other local facilities that serve at-risk youth.
Attendees will be able to:
- understand the demographics of at-risk teens
- be familiar with programs and books that are most likely to engage them
- feel prepared to reach out, draw in and work effectively with at-risk teens, helping them overcome obstacles and reach their full potential
This webinar is $10.00 for OLC members; $15.00 for non-members. Purchase this webinar and you will receive an access link via e-mail.
Is Your Website ADA Compliant?
Laura Solomon, MCIW (Master Certified Internet Webmaster) Library Services Manager for the Ohio Public Library Information Network (Originally presented February 9, 2012)
Library websites are about to become subject to new accessibility legislation. Is yours ready? If you have no idea where to begin, this webinar can help you to get a firm grasp on the basics of preventing legal violations. This presentation looks at what it takes, under the hood, to make a website meet accessibility standards. Web accessibility is about a lot more than just using an "alt" tag. This is more than an overview--we're going to be getting dirty with actual code.
Please note: Attendees will need at least a basic understanding of HTML and/or XHTML to get the most from this session.
Attendees will be able to:
- Define web accessibility
- Explain the major differences between Section 508 and WCAG/WAI
- List at least five major changes to site code that have to be made to meet current standards
- Use at least one online accessibility validate
This webinar is free for OLC members;
$15.00 for non-members. Purchase this webinar and you will receive an access link via e-mail.
