Click University Connections

Learn About E-Portfolios from Two Movers & Shakers

Join us in May for an exploration of e-portfolios:  what they are, how to create them, which tools to use, and how to determine their impact.

Our webinar instructors are quite accomplished.  Lisa Chow and Sandra Sajonas are Library Journal Movers & Shakers, and Lisa is also an SLA Rising Star.  They are partners in People Interact, an organization that helps libraries and other groups become people-centered through user experience assessment and staff, leadership, and career development.  You won't want to miss their presentation, and the opportunity to learn from these two info pro leaders.

Using E-Portfolios to Showcase Your Work, Experience, and Skills
Date:  Wednesday, May 9
Time:  2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
Cost:  FREE webinar for SLA members

Register today!

Questions?  Contact Click University.

Ask the Copyright Experts on March 14

It's time for the spring update from the copyright experts!

Join us on March 14 as Fred Haber (Copyright Clearance Center), Lesley Ellen Harris (Copyrightlaws.com), Keith Kupferschmid (SIIA), and Adam Ayer (LicenseLogic) discuss recent development in the world of copyright.

Our speakers will cover SOPA & PIPA, the Google Book Search lawsuit, the Shepard Fairey decision, and the PTO's memo on copyright, among other topics.  Bring your questions!

Ask the Copyright Experts -- Spring Update
Date:  Wednesday, March 14
Time:  2:00pm - 3:00pm ET
Cost:  Members-only SLA webinar...FREE!

Register today!

Questions?  Contact Click University.

Webinars: Join Us for Inspiration and Career Expansion

Are you ready to...

Devise a strategy to maximize your value in any organizational setting?

Improve your marketability by leveraging existing skills or acquiring new skill sets?

Continually reinvent yourself and adapt and thrive in the ever-changing library/information industry?

Develop your own personal action plan to pursue new career opportunities that match your talent and expertise?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you'll want to participate in January's two-part webinar series "Expand Your Career Potential: Increase Your Expertise, Compensation and Career Satisfaction."

Deb Hunt, an information consultant and SLA's 2012 president-elect, and David Grossman, a reference librarian with an extensive background in the information industry, will help attendees explore and expand their skills and career options.  Attendees will gain insight through the instructors' use of discussion, case studies, and worksheets, and the takeaways will help attendees create their path to success.

Date:  January 12th & January 19th (Thursdays)
Time:  1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Price:  $49/members | $99/non-members

Make a fresh start in 2012 by examining your skills and talents and realizing your career potential!  Sign up today!

Join us for our next webinar: "Social on the Edge"

It's always a good time to add tools to your belt and dig deeper to find valuable information!

Scott Brown wraps up his 2011 social networking webinar series with "Social on the Edge: The Best Social Tools You May Not Have Heard Of."

Scott (@scbrown5 and @socialinfo), owner of the Social Information Group, will explore some unique and lesser-known tools and apps like Twubs, Quora, and Meetup and demonstrate how to use them to find business and competitive information. 

Date:  Tuesday, November 15th
Time:  1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. ET
Price:  $49/members | $99/non-members

Webinar is limited to 100 seats, so register today!

You can find Scott's other social networking webinars on our replays page.

Questions? Contact Click University.

 

Tell us what you want to learn

As we develop our educational programming plans for 2012, we'd like to hear about the topics that interest you most.

What do you need to know for your current position?  What areas do you want to know more about to advance in your career? 

Take the five-minute Click U survey and tell us what you want to learn.  Send any additional feedback or questions to Click U.

How LinkedIn Are You?

Raise your hand if you created a LinkedIn account and haven't logged in since.  Or, you check in once in a while to see your colleagues' updates but haven't made any changes your own profile.

Instructor Scott Brown of the Social Information Group (@scbrown5 and @socialinfo on Twitter) is returning to Click U in October for two webinars that will show you how to maximize the power of LinkedIn.  Learn how to make meaningful connections, find company information, and take advantage of all that LinkedIn has to offer...without leaving your desk.

Getting the Most Out of LinkedIn: Advanced Searching and Features
Part 1:  Tuesday, October 18, 1:00-2:30pm ET
Part 2:  Tuesday, October 25, 1:00-2:30pm ET

Scott's webinars on social tools earlier this year sold out.  Don't wait to register for these events!  Participation is limited to 100.  Non-members are welcome.  Sign up today!

Can't attend live? Recordings of these webinars will be available for sale in November.

Questions? Contact Click U.

Recent copyright developments

SLA members, you won't want to miss the latest copyright updates in the September 14th edition of our popular Ask the Copyright Experts webinar series.  There are still seats available for this copyright update.

Our presenters are busy preparing the agenda for the 60-minute webinar, which is scheduled for 2:00-3:00pm ET. 

Register now!  Can't make it?  The replay will be posted after the event.

All work and no (re)play

Have you forgotten about Click U webinar replays?  Consider yourself reminded!

Each Click U webinar is recorded and posted on our site.  Most are available to members at no charge.

Currently, there are over 40 replays available, on topics like starting a research business, moving into management, using social networking tools for research, and copyright. 

Replays: professional development when it's convenient for you.

Is there a copyright expert in the house?

Yes!  The Fall 2011 edition of our popular Ask the Copyright Experts webinar series will take place on Wednesday, 14 September (date corrected!), at 2:00pm ET.

Join your fellow SLA members for this free webinar, in which presenters Adam Ayer, Fred Haber, Lesley Ellen Harris, and Keith Kupferschmid will provide updates on recent developments in copyright court cases and law.  Please bring your questions!

A replay of this event will be posted on the Click University Website.

Webinar: How to Teach Technology 101

Maurice Coleman, tech trainer at the Harford County Public Library in Maryland, is presenting Click U's next webinar, "How to Teach Technology 101; or, So Have to Show People What?"  The program is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23rd, at 2:00pm ET.

Maurice, aka @baldgeekinmd, will share best practices for training and tips for creating a successful learning experience for participants.

This webinar is free to SLA members.  Registration is limited to 100, so don't wait to sign up!