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Library Journal‘s dynamic and informative webcasts span a wide spectrum of topics and audiences to help viewers improve their libraries, build collections and better service patrons. We cover a wide range of topics including collection development, technology, publishing and author interviews and each webcast is available free for both live and archive viewing. Our webcast presentations are so popular that in a recent survey, 99% of attendees enjoyed receiving information in this format and 72% of respondents have recommended our webcasts to colleagues.

Creative Funding for Library Technology

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 12:00 PM EST/9:00 AM PST Libraries continue to face difficult challenges as the demand for services rises while operating and capital funds remain static or decline. Many libraries have experienced remarkable increases in use as patrons turned to their local libraries to help with a job search or to leverage print and Internet resources.

In order to meet the demands, the presenters will describe some innovative methods for funding new technology and offer insight as to the impact to their public services. Register now!

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Building a LibraryAware Community: Making the Connection

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Thursday, February 16, 2012, 2:00 PM EST Panelists from libraries from the US and Canada discuss how to build stronger library connections to your community as well as giving advice on making the shift to eBooks. This webcast is moderated by Nancy Dowd, Project Lead LibraryAware, NoveList/EBSCO Publishing. Register now!

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Your library at Webscale: How radical collaboration is redefining library management services

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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During this session, Andrew Pace, Executive Director, Networked Library Services, will provide an overview of OCLC’s vision for connecting the world’s libraries to operate and innovate at Webscale. You’ll also hear directly from library automation experts and members of the OCLC WorldShare Management Services community about how the move to WorldShare has eliminated traditional operating silos, allowing them to focus more attention on the communities they serve. Thursday, February 21, 2012, 12:00 PM EST/9:00 AM PST. Register now!

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New Data Rules: Census 2010 and American Community Survey

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Thursday, February, 23, 2012, 2:00PM EST/11:AM PST We’ve already seen how Census 2010 is reconfiguring political districts based on population gains and losses. This is just the tip of the iceberg. Join us to learn about the sweeping new data methods behind Census 2010 and the American Community Survey (ACS), how they’re different than Census 2000, and what they mean for librarians delivering services, library boards and elected officials making library funding decisions, and library users including business patrons.Register now!

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Directors’ Summit: Discover a 21st Century Roadmap for Community Outcomes

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 2:00 PM EST/11:00 AM PST. Join us as we explore some of the key themes from the Library Journal 2011 Directors’ Summit, held in partnership with Columbus Metropolitan Library. Garry Golden speaks and Patrick Losinski, executive director of Columbus Metropolitan Library (Ohio), will lead a discussion between Garry and the audience. Library Journal’s Editor-in-Chief Francine Fialkoff will give the welcoming introductions. Register now!

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Meet the Power Patron: Insights from Patron Profiles

January 23, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012, 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

Hear from a team of experts and learn how you can use Library Journal’s new Patron Profiles research and other unique tools to shape your library’s future! This event is moderated by School Library Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Rebecca Miller.

Register now!

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Mind Body Spirit Spring Announcement 2012

December 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 3:00 PM EST Representatives from Inner Traditions, Sounds True, New World Library and New Page Books will talk about their forthcoming titles: “The Complete Life of Krishna,” “The New Science and Spirituality Reader,” Mindfulness for Beginners, “Unified Theory of Happiness,” “Rethinking Depression” and “Brain Power.” This webcast is moderated by LJ’s Spiritual Reading columnist, Graham Christian.

Archive now available!

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Maximizing the Mobile Opportunity

November 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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GReg Carpenter, CEO of Boopsie, and Gary Kirk, President of TechLogic, discuss the new trends in mobile technology, including evaluating and designing web and app-based solutions to help librarians stay on trend (or even ahead). Also, learn about integrating the mobile world into your library’s existing infrastructure. Archive now available!

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Discovering Scholarship: Collaboration and content delivery for today’s scholars

November 10, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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This webcast explores how to create a positive, useful and informative research experience for scholars. Tools that can be used on both the sides of the libraries and the publishers can help create an ideal research environment. Archive now available!

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Personal Stories: New and Forthcoming Memoirs, Biographies, and Autobiographies

November 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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SPONSORED BY: Wiley Publishing, Howard Books, Random House, and Library Journal SCHEDULED EVENT DATE: Wednesday, November 9, 2011- 2:00 PM EST – 60 minutes In the Chronicle of Higher Education, poet and University of Pennsylvania professor Kenneth Goldsmith asks “Who hasn’t been moved by a great memoir?” as he contemplates the future of writing in [...]

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