2013 Calendar of Events

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See Professional Support to view archived NWLS webinars and more information on training resources and continuing education opportunities.

January

8
Using Google Drive
1:30 p.m. (webinar)

Explore Google Drive, the free service that lets you store files online that can be shared and accessed from anywhere, including documents, photos, videos and Google Docs.  WITC presenter Matt Rosendahl will guide you through the steps involved in creating, saving and sharing a short word document, a simple spreadsheet, and a quick multi-media presentation. It would be great if you already have a Google account set up in advance of the workshop. To make reservations visit https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/957740401.

11
Lake Superior Libraries Symposium Mid-Winter Un-Symposium
1:00 – 4:30, University of Wisconin-Superior

At the LSL Un-symposium, the sidelines are the conference. Topics and agendas are determined in a bottom-up, democratic manner, rather than being handed down from on high. Everyone wants to talk about how publishers are handling e-books? Done. You’re the only one who wants to talk about the classification of old-timey radio programs? Too bad. Join your brethren in informative conversation and don’t forget to check out the tech petting zoo. This is an event for folks who want to actively participate. Register now at: http://lakesuperiorlibrariessymposium.wordpress.com/

16
Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference
8:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (online)

Libraries and schools in Wisconsin are invited to attend a free series of six webinars sponsored by Wisconsin public library systems. Speakers from across the nation will address important current issues relevant to the future of libraries. Sessions include: The Great Library Swindle: Your Rights Are at Risk; Dealing with Difficult Situations; Marketing on the Edge; Library Self vs. Library Action; Are We Hypocrites?; Scale Up: 10 Ways to Increase Your Impact Without Increasing Your Workload. Each session of the virtual conference will be recorded. For registration and program details visit the Nicolet Federated Library System blog and register for the sessions you'd like to attend.

31
Triple Your Efficiency With One Organizing Strategy!
9:00-10:00 (webinar)

Imagine 2013 as the year you stop wasting time looking for things on your desk; the year your office is an efficient sanctuary instead of a place that makes your stomach knot up. Professional Organizer Heidi DeCoux Giron will guide us through systems and processes that will help make sense of our offices, our desks, and our lives so we can spend more time doing the things we love. This webinar is sponsored by IFLS, NWLS and WVLS. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/635381118.

 

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February

5
Library Legislative Day
Best Western Inn on the Park (Madison)
7:45 – 2:30

21
Virtual Not Invisible ... Raising Awareness of Your E-Content Collections. (Webinar) 9:30 - 10:30

Join Steff Morrill and Sara Gold for a look at what libraries are doing, and can do, to promote their e-content.  Sponsored by SCLS, OWLS, MCLS, Winnefox, IFLS, WVLS, NWLS, ESLS and MWFLS.  Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/527421158

 

7

Lake Superior Libraries Symposium: Libraries by Design

8:30 - 4:30 (Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - Superior)

 

How do we effectively design our space, skills, and services? LSLS invites educators and librarians to share their expertise, learn from their colleagues, and network to develop a stronger community of information professionals. Last year was a success, with stellar presenters speaking to jam-packed rooms and hallways crackling with the energy of 140 librarians and educators networking, sharing, and learning. Individuals from academic, K-12, and public libraries, IT professionals, archives, library school students, and friends of the library groups are encouraged to attend. For more details and registration information visit http://lakesuperiorlibrariessymposium.wordpress.com/

27-July 2
American Library Association Annual Conference
Chicago, IL (the McCormick Place, 2301 S. Martin Luther King Drive)

 

This is the world's largest annual library conference offering over 300 programs, tools for advocacy, continuing education opportunities, speakers, exhibits and social events for all types of libraries. This year's theme is "Transforming Our Libraries, Ourselves"

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July

4
Independence Day
NWLS closed

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August

 

22
Merlin Consortium Meeting
10:00 (online)


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September

3

Labor Day

NWLS Closed

12

Technology Trends
1:00 – 2:00 (Webinar) 

Technology has been evolving more and more rapidly over the last two decades. Join Sarah Houghton, veteran trendspotter and technology librarian, for highlights of some of the most important trends, innovations, and changes to keep your eye on. Sarah is the director of the San Rafael Public Library and author of the blog Librarian in Black. She will help us make sense of it all! This workshop is sponsored by NWLS, IFLS and WVLS.  Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/967431198

17
ADA Workshop
10:00 - 2:00 (NWLS)

Robin Jones from the Great Lakes ADA Center will present this workshop sponsored by the 2013 LSTA project Improving Accessibility in NWLS Member Libraries.

 

 

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October

 

2

Library Support Staff Workshop
Book Repair  10:00 - 12:00 (NWLS) 
Afternoon session 12:30 - 2:00 (NWLS)

17
Growing Wisconsin Readers
8:30 - 4:30 (Hayward)

 

22-25
Wisconsin Library Association Conference
Green Bay - Hyatt on Main and KI Convention Center

 

The Wisconsin Library Association brings together and supports people from all types of libraries to advocate and work for the improvement and promotion of library services for the people of Wisconsin. This year's theme is Play, Create, Innovate. Scholarships to attend the conference are available to WLA members until August 12, 2013.

 

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November

4
Working in Small Groups
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. (Webinar) 

Working as a public library director provides lots of opportunities for collaborating with others, from your public library system to your municipal government.  Stef Morrill, Director of WiLS, will talk about building collaborative relationships, share examples of collaborations that work, discuss the advantages and tradeoffs of working together, and provide some “rules of engagement.” Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/420397344

14
Merlin Consortium Meeting
10:00 (NWLS)

 

28-29
Thanksgiving Holiday
NWLS closed

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December

24-25

Christmas Holiday
NWLS closed

31
New Years Eve
NWLS closed