WSL November Training News

November WSL Training News

Discover free and inexpensive trainings available online and around the state; compiled by Jennifer Fenton, CE/Training Coordinator, Washington State Library

Featured Free Trainings: Washington State Library is pleased to offer the following trainings in November: First Tuesdays: Getting Graphic: Graphic Novels in your Library (November 1) Disabilities, Libraries, and the ADA: WSL Webinar (November 15) Trainings from other vendors include (registration information here):

• Building Bridges #1: Principles of Advocacy
• Reaching Reluctant Readers
• Cloud Computing for Nonprofits
• Hey Kids! Look What We've Got! Effective Marketing to Tweens and Teens
• Google+

Remember to double check the time as time zones vary by vendor and Daylight Savings ends November 6!

Featured WebJunction Washington Courses (must be logged into WJ WA to view): PowerPoint 2010: If you’re still creating basic PowerPoint presentations, now’s the time to liven up your presentations and design skills! With our 6 different PowerPoint 2010 courses – you can find the ones targeted to your level and that will teach you the particular skills you need. And if you don’t have Office 2010 – we have PowerPoint courses for versions 2007, 2003 and 2000 as well. PowerPoint 2010: Getting Started http://wa.webjunction.org/catalog/-/courses/details/115275881 PowerPoint 2010: Collaborating and Sharing Presentations http://wa.webjunction.org/catalog/-/courses/details/126734216 PowerPoint 2010: Visually Enhancing Presentations http://wa.webjunction.org/catalog/-/courses/details/116732785 PowerPoint 2010: Adding Images to Presentations http://wa.webjunction.org/catalog/-/courses/details/126750644 PowerPoint 2010: Using Advanced Slide Show Tools http://wa.webjunction.org/catalog/-/courses/details/116732288 PowerPoint 2010: Using Multimedia and Animations http://wa.webjunction.org/catalog/-/courses/details/116732836 Remember that WebJunction Washington now offers unlimited courses to Washington members as well as certificates for completing webinars (if you complete the evaluation.) To sign up for a free WebJunction Washington account, visit http://wa.webjunction.org and select Washington for affiliation. Other training news/resources: eGathering 2011: LYRASIS Annual Member Meeting: Lyrasis November 9, 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. PST All Washington library staff are invited to join Lyrasis for the 2011 Annual Member Meeting, an opportunity for members to collaborate and learn together, both in-person and online. This year's meeting theme is Content, Access and the Role of Libraries in a Connected World, and will feature a keynote address by Siva Vaidhyanathan, author of The Googlization of Everything, as well as updates from LYRASIS staff and board members, and an open discussion for all participants. This event is free and online. For many more free and low-cost trainings, visit the Washington State Library Training calendar which is constantly being updated, so check back frequently.