webinars

YA Announcements: Fall 2011

Posted Tuesday, August 16, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

YA Announcements: Fall 2011

Free Webinar

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

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What can teen readers look forward to this fall? Get a sneak peek at the hottest new YA releases during this free, hour-long webinar from Booklist Publications. Gillian Engberg, Booklist’s Books for Youth editorial director, will be joined by publishing representatives who will fill you in on their leading teen titles for autumn and beyond. Sponsored by Bloomsbury Children’s Books and Walker Books for Young Readers, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, Disney Book Group, and Saddleback Educational Publishing.

Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find links to this and other Booklist webinars at http://bit.ly/BooklistWebinars.

Superbooks: How Graphic Novels Can Save Your Library

Posted Wednesday, April 6, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Free Webinar

Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT

Register here

Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find links to this and other Booklist webinars at http://bit.ly/BooklistWebinars.

By now you have probably heard plenty of anecdotal evidence about how a strong graphic-novel collection can draw in hordes of readers to your library and encourage independent reading. But, being the hard-numbers-driven type that you are, you might be looking for a little proof. In this hour-long webinar, sponsored by Top Shelf Productions, ABDO Publishing Group, and SLG Publishing, Booklist associate editor Ian Chipman is joined by Christian Zabriskie, Assistant Coordinator of Young-Adult Services at Queens Library, whose research will open your eyes to the true potential for graphic novels, both for adults and youth, to spike those circulation numbers through the roof. And with looks at exciting new titles from our three sponsors, this is an event you can’t afford to miss.

Connecting to Youth in Your Community

Posted Tuesday, March 8, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Libraries are Essential: Connecting to Youth in Your Community

Free Webinar

Tuesday, March 15, 2011, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST

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Note: If you are not able to make the live webcast, register now and you will get an email notification from Library Journal after the event when the webcast is archived and available for viewing at your convenience. You can find this and other programs in the Library Journal archive at http://bit.ly/LJArchives.

Even though it's still cold outside, summer is just around the corner. And we all know what that means - summer reading programs! These programs are a great way to connect with the youth in your community. But what happens after the lazy days of summer fade away? Tune in to the second Libraries are Essential webcast: Connecting to Youth in Your Community to get some great tips for using youth programs throughout the year to continually promote the essential value of the library.

Speakers:

  • Rhonda Putney, Youth Services/Special Needs Coordinator for the Lakeshores Library System, Waterford, WI, and the incoming President of the Collaborative Summer Library Program
  • Shelley Riskin, Library Media Director at Pleasant Ridge School, Glenview, IL
  • Autumn Winters, Young Adult Librarian, Durham County Library, Durham, NC

Moderator:

  • Julie Corsaro, President of The Association for Library Service to Children, a writer, reviewer, and children's literature consultant, NoveList contributor, and the editor of NoveList School News.

 

SLJ YA Spring Announcements 2011

Posted Tuesday, March 1, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

SLJ YA Spring Announcements 2011

Free Webinar

Tuesday, March 8, 2011, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST

Register here

Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find this and other programs in the Library Journal archive at  http://bit.ly/SLJArchives.

The whoosh of angel's wings; high-pitched screams of joy; the whisper of a ghost's spirit; the splash of tears; a pen scratching a secret message-all these can be found in the hottest new teen fiction, possibly even in the same book! This trio of YA publishers never fails to surprise and delight with their exciting lists of new and forthcoming titles, rounding the corner on familiar series, introducing new talent, and bringing teen favorites to the forefront.

The School Library Journal YA Spring Announcements webcast is guaranteed to make you the smartest teen services librarian on the block. Share this webcast with your teens-they'll thank you!

Panelists:

  • Dina Sherman, School & Library Marketing Director, Disney Book Group
  • Lisa DiSarro, Associate Marketing Director, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Children's Book Group
  • Liz Hartman, Executive Director, Publicity & Institutional Marketing, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

Moderator:

  • Dodie Ownes, Editor, SLJTeen

 

Teens, Tweens and Social Networking

Posted Wednesday, February 16, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Teens, Tweens and Social Networking



Free Webinar

Wednesday, February 23, 2011, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

Registration is not required. More information and access information is available online.
The link to this program will be available at 2:30 p.m. on February 23, 2011.

We often have assumptions about how teens and tweens use the Internet. But:

  • Are those assumptions true?
  • Should your library have a MySpace or a Facebook account? Both?
  • How about Twitter?
  • What about cellphones?

Learn the answers to these questions and many more, as well as discovering how your library can effectively engage with young people in social media.

At the end of this one-hour webinar, attendees will be able to:

  • identify the main social networking sites being used by young people
  • name at least one obstacle to reaching this age group via social media
  • identify at least 3 tasks for which young people use their cell phones

This webinar will be of interest to public libraries, teen and youth services staff.

Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond Free Webinar

Posted Tuesday, February 8, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Library Reading Incentive Programs for Summer and Beyond

 

Free Webinar

Tuesday, February 15, 2011, from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. EST

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Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find this and other programs in the WebJunction archive at http://bit.ly/WebJunctionArchive.

Join a showcase of reading initiatives that will draw readers of all ages to your library. Presenters will share how they plan, promote, and carry out successful summer reading programs, and will discuss year-round efforts that encourage and support lifelong readership in the community. Panelist Melanie A. Lyttle, head of public services at the Madison Public Library in Ohio, will describe her library's use of social media to support their summer reading program, including the famed "Crabby Librarian." Carol Evrard and Jenny Sitzman of Indiana's Spencer County Public Library will speak about their summer reading program; and Janet Ingraham Dwyer, library consultant at the State Library of Ohio, will talk about other successful reading programs in her state including Choose to Read Ohio, a statewide initiative which encourages Ohioans of all ages to read and enjoy books together.

YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011

Posted Wednesday, February 2, 2011 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

YA Alert: New Teen Titles for 2011

Free Webinar

Wednesday, February 8, 2011, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST

Register here

Note: If this time doesn’t fit your schedule, you can find links to this and other Booklist webinars at http://bit.ly/BooklistWebinars.

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/Walker Books for Young Readers, Macmillan Children’s Publishing Group, and Disney Book Group.

Seeing Is Reading: An Inside Look at Graphic Novels

Posted Tuesday, October 26, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Virtual Hangouts: Teens and Technology Series

Posted Tuesday, October 12, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Virtual Hangouts


Florida Library Youth Program Teens and Technology Series

Thursday, November 4, 2010

9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT

In the online classroom

Join Paul Stonebridge, Teen Services Manager at the Land O' Lakes Branch Library of the Pasco County Library System, as he shares some of the hottest sites on the ‘Net for teens and tweens. He’ll cover websites ranging from general entertainment and pop culture to enlightening and creative sites that engage the young adult mind. He’ll offer advice on the safety and pitfalls of certain sites as well as the latest trends in what's hot and what's not in the world of 9-17 year-olds.

This program is a must for youth services staff and school media specialists who work with teen patrons.

Presenter:

  • Paul Stonebridge, Teen Services Manager, Pasco County Library System

Moderator:

  • Patricia Romig, Youth Services Consultant, Division of Library and Information Services

For more information about this session, contact Youth Services Consultant Patricia Romig at paromig@dos.state.fl.us or 850.245.6629.

Register for this session

You will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions for joining the live session after your registration has been processed.

The session is held in an online training room with audio available only via telephone.

For additional registration information, contact:

2010 FLYP Summer Wrapup

Posted Wednesday, August 25, 2010 by Stephanie Race, Library Staff

Friday, September 10, 2010

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ET

In the online classroom

Ahoy, youth services staff! You are invited to dive in and share the best and most surprising events and happenings from your Summer Reading Program. You have worked hard to make reading a splash in summer 2010, so reserve this time to relax and make your own wave. This is the first online sharing session for all youth services staff to learn from peers across the state.

 

No preparation is needed to participate, but if you would like to share photos, please contact Patricia Romig by August 15, 2010.

For more information about this session, contact Patricia Romig, Youth Services Consultant, at paromig@dos.state.fl.us or 850.245.6629.

Registration information:

Register for this session

Once your registration has been processed, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions for joining the live session. The session is held in an online training room with audio available only via telephone.

For additional registration information, contact:

Stephanie Race at sfrace@dos.state.fl.us or 850.245.6630

Melissa Hooke at mhhooke@dos.state.fl.us or 850.245.6632

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