L2: Library Learning Events - Dominican University, GSLIS, Continuing Prof Dev - Monthly

WJ: LibraryYOU: Library as Content Creator

2013-05-07T07:00:00-05:00

Tuesday, May 7 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WJ Webex Room
NOTE: This event is managed by WebJunction. Please check their calendar (registration link above) for any changes to this event. A webinar exploring LibraryYOU, a project encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats. Learn how the Escondido Public Library partnered with local experts to create digital content for the library’s collection. Funded by an LSTA grant, the LibraryYOU project consists of a digital media studio, a website, and public training classes encouraging community members to share their knowledge and learn how to communicate through digital media formats. LibraryYOU helps strengthen connections with local businesses, establishing the library as a technology leader in the community. This webinar covers how Escondido set up LibraryYOU and how other libraries, large and small, can set up similar community content creation projects. Presented by: Donna Feddern, Digital Services Manager, Escondido Public Library.

Grow as a Pro: The Innovation Formula for Success

2013-05-08T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 8 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Gail Borden Public Library
In the rapidly changing workplace there is constant need to develop and implement lasting solutions. This workshop will cover the interrelationships of creativity, risk taking, and innovation and the benefits of innovation. Participants will leave with an understanding of the drivers of innovation and ways to utilize these drivers to be more innovative when addressing challenges. Presenter Bio: Diane Decker, principal with Quality Transitions, has been facilitating groups for more than 20 years. Diane is skilled at engaging the talents and knowledge of all participants. She is the author of First-Job Survival Guide

Chicago Children's Book Publishers Fall 2013 Preview

2013-05-11T08:00:00-05:00

Saturday, May 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dominican University, Main Campus
Local publishers Albert Whitman & Company, Capstone, Norwood House Press, and  Sourcebooks, Inc., give a sneak preview of children’s and young adult books coming out for fall 2013. Come see what’s new before the reviews are even written. This event is free and open to the public, with registration required. Presenter Bio: Thom Barthelmess, curator of the Butler Children's Literature Center at Dominican University has experience managing youth services at the Austin Public Library and the Spokane County Library District. He is a frequent speaker at youth services workshops held nationally. In 2010-2011 he served as President of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association.

How to Have Shorter, More Productive Meetings

2013-05-16T04:00:00-05:00

Thursday, May 16 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Matteson Public Library
Spending so much time in meetings you can’t get your work done? Worried that meetings aren’t worth the staff time they consume? Cynthia Aaronson of Milestone Partners will teach you how to become both a better meeting participant and effective meeting leader. Key take-aways include: Creating a powerful agenda Managing difficult participants Keeping the meeting on track and on topic (even if you are a participant) Keeping participants engaged 3 CPDUs available. Presenter Bio: Cynthia Aaronson is an organizational consultant with 20+ years experience. She is a principal with Milestone Partners.

Improv Skills Workshop: Team Building

2013-05-17T04:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 17 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Dominican University, Main Campus
When truly great improvisers perform together, their sincere focus is on making their partner look like a rock star. Using the spirit of “Yes, and,” the foundational element of improvisation, any team in any organization can leverage its strengths and resources through collaboration. Finding ways to inspire and be inspired by others requires appreciating, supporting, and adapting to different communization styles. These skills also increase workflow while making for a more enjoyable workplace environment. That’s right—we CAN have fun at work! Sign up for both sessions for the discounted price of $130! Presenter Bios: Robyn Scott and Colleen Murray are Chicago-based actors and improvisers who perform live comedy, appear in commercials and films and create original comedic media. In addition to performing, they also bring the skills and techniques of theater and improvisation to business professionals across industries. Robyn and Colleen work with many Fortune 500 companies and organizations large and small around the globe sharing this unique training.

Improv Skills Workshop: Leading and Mentoring

2013-05-17T08:00:00-05:00

Friday, May 17 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Dominican University, Main Campus
When colleagues or coworkers seek advice and counsel they probably do not want to be told what to do. Rather we all perform better if we are guided toward common goals. Leading and mentoring within an organization now involves much more than an elder simply showing the “newbie” how to do things while providing pearls of wisdom. This workshop focuses on modeling effective behavior, learning how to provide honest and direct feedback, along with current, empathetic mentoring techniques. Sign up for both sessions for the discounted price of $130! Presenter Bios: Robyn Scott and Colleen Murray are Chicago-based actors and improvisers who perform live comedy, appear in commercials and films and create original comedic media. In addition to performing, they also bring the skills and techniques of theater and improvisation to business professionals across industries. Robyn and Colleen work with many Fortune 500 companies and organizations large and small around the globe sharing this unique training.

Grow as a Pro: Bouncing Back During Times of Stress and Change

2013-05-22T04:30:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 22 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Gail Borden Public Library
Stress and change are inevitable in the workplace. This interactive workshop will address positive ways to handle stressful situations and increase personal resiliency. Participants will also leave with an understanding of the nature of change and ways to smoothly transition during workplace changes. Presenter Bio: Diane Decker, principal with Quality Transitions, has been facilitating groups for more than 20 years. Diane is skilled at engaging the talents and knowledge of all participants. She is the author of First-Job Survival Guide.

WJ: Broadband Adoption Toolkit

2013-05-22T07:00:00-05:00

Wednesday, May 22 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
WJ Webex Room
NOTE: This event is managed by WebJunction. Please check their calendar (registration link above) for any changes to this event. A webinar with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit discussing how to implement strategies for building digitally inclusive communities. Increasing access and use of information technologies is essential for communities and individuals. Libraries, local government, community-based organizations and businesses are creating a variety of solutions. Building a digitally inclusive community requires multiple strategies, collaborations and creativity. Some digital inclusion strategies are referred to as “broadband adoption” which includes technology training, broadband awareness, low cost internet service and low cost home computers. NTIA is expected to release a Broadband Adoption Toolkit in May 2013. Join us for a conversation with the creators of the Broadband Adoption Toolkit to discuss what they learned and how the broadband adoption pieces fit together. Presented by: *Laura Breeden, Team Leader, BTOP Program at the U.S. Department of Commerce, NTIA *John Horrigan, Vice President and Director, Media Technology Institute at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies *Angela Siefer, Digital Inclusion Program Manager at OCLC To help you get the most out of this webinar, we are also inviting representatives of the projects highlighted in the NTIA Broadband Adoption Toolkit to participate in the chat.