Originally presented April 25, 2013 with Jean Anderson, SCLS, presenting. In 2011, there were almost 350,000 books published (according to Bowker) and that number doesn’t include the over 211,000 titles that were self-published! How do we figure out which books are going to be the ones that our patrons will ask for without reading 24/7? There are a couple new and some not-so-new tools out there that can help. LibraryThing, Goodreads, and Edelweiss are just a few of the sites that Jean will cov...
Originally presented on April 26, 2013 with Kara Ripley, BadgerLink Training Librarian presenting. April's topic: BadgerLink Resources Join us for brief, lively programs in which SCLS and area librarians discuss current topics, trends, and, of course, books. These 30-minute programs are designed around the letter E: to educate, energize, engage, enlighten, and excite you. Each month's program will feature a different topic.
Originally presented April 24 2013 with Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman from the CCBC presenting. Join us for brief, timely tours through some of the newest and best in children’s and young adult literature. Librarians from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) will be your guides for these monthly 30-minute sessions designed to give librarians a heads-up about selected brand new titles of note. We’ll also revisit some of the gems already in your library collections. Each month wil...
Originally presented April 18, 2013 Join Peter Rudrud, a UW SLIS student currently interning at Madison Public Library, as he shows you all the features of Consumer Reports. This database allows you and your patrons to find product reviews and ratings on cars, appliances, electronics, and much more. Peter Rudrud currently works at Wisconsin’s Water Library at UW Madison and previously worked for the Dane County Library Service. He is pursuing his MA in Library & Information Studies at UW Madis...
Originally presented April 17, 2013 with Lysianne Unruh, High Performance Coaching, presenting. We fall into the burnout trap when we don't do enough of the activities at which we truly excel. Doing what we are good at is where we feel most alive! It is vital for leaders to identify, not only their own strengths, but also the specific strengths of their employees. It is crucial for all members of an organization know where they excel and how they can make a difference. Learn how to recognize s...
Find out about some of the outstanding books published for older children & teens in 2012. This webinar will feature librarians from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) talking about books for children from Grades 6 - 12 that are included in CCBC Choices 2013, the CCBC's most recent best-of-the-year list.
Originally presented Friday, March 22, 2013 with Mary Davidson, Erin Lorandos, and Liz Zimdars March's topic is: Social Media & Your Libraries Join us for brief, lively programs in which SCLS and area librarians discuss current topics, trends, and, of course, books. These 30-minute programs are designed around the letter E: to educate, energize, engage, enlighten, and excite you. Each month's program will feature a different topic.
Find out about some of the outstanding books published for younger children in 2012. This webinar will feature librarians from the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) talking about books for children from birth through Grade 5 that are included in CCBC Choices 2013, the CCBC's most recent best-of-the-year list.
Originally presented March 20, 2013 with Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman from the CCBC presenting. Join us for brief, timely tours through some of the newest and best in children’s and young adult literature. Librarians from the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC) will be your guides for these monthly 30-minute sessions designed to give librarians a heads-up about selected brand new titles of note. We’ll also revisit some of the gems already in your library collections. Each month wi...
Join Laura Wichert, a UW SLIS student currently interning at the Madison Public Library, as she shows you all the features of AtoZdatabases. This database allows you and your patrons to search millions of business and resident listings in the United States. Laura Wichert currently works at Sequoya Library and offers Food Share Assistance outreach at several libraries through Second Harvest of Southern Wisconsin. She is pursuing her MA in Library & Information Studies at UW Madison.
