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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011 (Booklist Online)
Young adult literature remains one of the most exciting areas of the publishing world, and it's challenging to keep up with the latest news and books. In this information-packed Booklist Publications webinar, attendees will learn about the year's hottest YA releases. Booklist's Young Adult editor Gillian Engberg will be joined by publishing representatives who will fill you in on their leading teen titles for spring and beyond. Sponsored by Egmont USA, Bloomsbury Children's Books and Walker Books for Young Readers, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, and Disney Book Group.
Time: 1-2:00 p.m.
Grantseeking Basics (Foundation Center)
This introductory course provides an overview of the funding research process for those seeking grants from foundations, corporations, and grantmaking public charities. The webinar will cover: what you need to have in place before you seek a grant; what you need to know about grantmakers and how nonprofits are supported; how you identify funding partners; and resources for your grantseeking efforts.
Time: 1-2:00 p.m.
Teen Book Buzz Spring 2011 (School Library Journal)
It looks like another delicious spring for teen readers! Our YA publishers have fantastic books to tell you about from tried and true authors as well as some very special debuts. There's romance, suspense, faeries and fairy tale twists, futuristic societies, and plenty more. Any vampires, zombies or werewolves? You'll have to tune in to find out! It's guaranteed to be a fun and lively webcast.
Time: 2-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Managing Loan Star Libraries Grants (TSLAC)
Wendy Clark, of the Texas State Library & Archives Commission, will discuss how to complete required performance reporting for the Loan Star Libraries grant program including discussing techniques to assist you in collecting the information needed to accurately report statistics and community impact.
Time: 10-11:00 a.m.
Ten Tips to Effectively Serve the Genealogy Searcher (Lifelong Education @ Desktop)
Join us for a free webinar from an experienced librarian and genealogist, with decades of practical know-how to share. Willie Braudaway is the Director of the Del Rio (TX) LDS Family History Center and the author of "Genealogy: An Introduction for Library Staff", a new self-paced continuing education course for anyone interested in genealogy service from the University of North Texas Lifelong Education @ Desktop (LE@D) project.
Time: 1-2:00 p.m.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Tech Tools With Tine: 1 Hour of Google Presentation (TSLAC)
Want a concise demo of how one tool works from a veteran software trainer with a little library context thrown in? Well, that's our new Tech Tools with Tine series! Christine Walczyk is currently a PhD student at the University of North Texas in Library & Information Science. She's a former software trainer, as well as a current independent technology consultant. February is Google Docs Month! In this webinar, Tine will focus on using Google Documents, the free Web-based slide-show display tool!
Time: 10-11:00 a.m.
EBSCOhost Public Library Resources provided through TexShare (EBSCOhost)
In this one hour session, we'll demonstrate just how easy searching EBSCO resources can be. Easy to navigate, this database is designed to promote an overall understanding of health-related topics. Attendees will also tour the EBSCO Support site, which provides additional training tools as well as materials to help promote these valuable online resources provided through TexShare.
Time: 1-2:00 p.m.
Basic Search Strategies and Tools using EBSCOhost provided through TexShare
(EBSCOhost)
TexShare provides you with over 30 full-text databases that are available via the EBSCOhost interface. These resources include publications and information concerning business & careers, health, government, history, technology, current events and our very own Texas Reference Center! This session will serve as an introduction to the different search modes, how to refine results using the Narrow By limiters, as well as citing, printing, emailing and saving results.
Time: 2:15-3:15 p.m.
Advanced Search Strategies and Tools using EBSCOhost provided through TexShare (EBSCOhost)
This session is designed for those who want to get the most of the EBSCO search experience. We'll explore advanced search strategies, use guided style search boxes and field codes and learn how to use limiters for detailed searching. We'll access publications and create journal and search alerts. Users will learn how personal folders can benefit both staff and patrons/students. Finally, we'll review EBSCO's Support Site for training and marketing resources and tools to promote these valuable resources provided through TexShare.
Time: 3:30-4:30pm
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