It’s spring training time.
Thanks to Jamie Markus at the Wyoming State Library for compiling this list of April CE opportunities. Check the WebJunction Events Calendar to register for any of these classes.
ACADEMIC LIBRARIES
April 16: Building a professional identity – From research to impact (BrightTalk)
CHILDREN & TEENS
April 14: What’s New in Children’s Literature: 2015 Update (Infopeople)
April 16: STEAM & the Maker Mentality for School-age Youth (DEMCO)
April 21: Let’s Hear It for Middle-Grade (Booklist)
April 21: What’s New in Young Adult Literature: 2015 Update (Infopeople)
April 22: Explore Wearable Technologies and Book Connections for Youth (Nebraska Library Commission)
SCHOOL LIBRARIES
April 17: Databases and Google Apps in the Classroom (Gale Geek)
April 20: Info2Go!: Poverty (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
April 21: Teacher Librarian News Night (TL Virtual Café)
April 22: New Developments in eContent (EdWeb)
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT
April 14: Look to the Stars: New SF/Fantasy for Your Library (Booklist)
April 14: What’s New in Children’s Literature: 2015 Update (Infopeople)
April 16: Books for Your LGBTQ Audience (Library Journal)
April 21: Let’s Hear It for Middle-Grade (Booklist)
April 21: What’s New in Young Adult Literature: 2015 Update (Infopeople)
April 28: Killer Crime Fiction for Mystery Month (Booklist)
April 28: Moving Image Preservation 101 (Association for Library Collections & Technical Services)
April 30: Digital Preservation for Individuals and Small Groups (Association for Library Collections & Technical Services)
COMMUNICATION
April 23: How to Find Free (and Legal to Use) Images and Media Online (TechSoup)
April 24: Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Social Media, part 1: Needs Analysis (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
DATABASES & eRESOURCES
April 14: Tips and Tricks in GPO’s Federal Digital System (FDsys) (Federal Depository Library Program)
April 15: Breezing Along with the Regional Medical Library: App Share Project (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
April 17: Databases and Google Apps in the Classroom (Gale Geek)
April 22: Discover National Library of Medicine Resources and More: Social Media (National Network of Libraries of Medicine)
April 22: New Developments in eContent (EdWeb)
April 29: Help! I’m an Accidental Government Information Librarian presents … Finding Government Data on the Environment (North Carolina Library Association)
DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE
April 14: Turning Stress into Power (InSync)
April 16: Building a professional identity – From research to impact (BrightTalk)
April 29: The Well-Spoken Woman Can Be You (American Management Association)
FUNDRAISING
April 15: Demystifying the Form 990: Tips, Tricks, and Traps of the Form 990 (GuideStar)
April 15: Ensuring Resources as a Board Member: Giving and Getting (4Good)
April 22: The Secret to a Successful Direct Mail Campaign (Nonprofit Hub)
LIBRARY SPACES
April 22: Turn on a Dime: Changing Your Library on a Limited Budget (American Association of School Librarians)
MANAGEMENT
April 15: How to Read Financial Statements (American Management Association)
April 22: Turn on a Dime: Changing Your Library on a Limited Budget (American Association of School Librarians)
April 24: Librarian of the Year 2015 (Gale Geek)
April 24: 6 Essentials for Teams That Work (Effectiveness Institute)
April 30: Coaching for Performance (Training Magazine Network)
OUTREACH & PARTNERSHIPS
April 20: Info2Go!: Poverty (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
April 21: The Community Connector: Referring Social Services at the Library (WebJunction & TechSoup)
April 21: Reaching Out: Creating Meaningful Library Services for Patrons Experiencing Homelessness (Colorado State Library)
PROGRAMMING
April 16: STEAM & the Maker Mentality for School-age Youth (DEMCO)
April 21: Financial Education Resources for Library Staff (Federal Depository Library Program)
READERS’ ADVISORY
April 14: Thrills and Chills @ Your Library: How to Help Your Scariest Patrons (Maine State Library)
REFERENCE
April 14: The Reference Interview: Best Practices/Dealing with Difficult Situations (Utah State Library)
TECHNOLOGY
April 15: Brave New World of Tech – An Exploration of Space, Drones, AI & Other Cool Stuff (Library Journal)
April 16: Are Tablets Just Toys? How to Get Work Done (and Be Green!) with Mobile Devices (TechSoup)
April 22: Explore Wearable Technologies and Book Connections for Youth (Nebraska Library Commission)
April 24: Tech Tools with Tine: 1 Hour of Social Media, part 1: Needs Analysis (Texas State Library and Archives Commission)
April 29: Tech Talk with Michael Sauers (Nebraska Library Commission)
April 30: Library 2.015 Spring Summit – The Emerging Future: Technology and Learning (San Jose State University)
TRAINING & INSTRUCTION
April 15: What We’ve Learned: Tips & Tricks for Webinars That Deliver The Goods (Nebraska Library Commission)
April 27: Applying the Flipped Classroom Model to Business Learning (InSync)
VOLUNTEERS
April 14: Telling the Story of Volunteer Impact (VolunteerMatch)
April 16: Converting Volunteers from Joiners to Stayers (Wild Apricot)
April 22: Leveraging Volunteer Talent for Organizational Change (VolunteerMatch)
