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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!

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.

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.

CE Seats Still Available at SLA 2011

It's not too late to consider adding a CE course to your conference schedule.  Take a look at these offerings from SLA's Click University:

Saturday, 11 June, 8:00am-12:00pm

Engaging Senior Management in the Library's Mission

This course will focus on developing an executive briefing program that aligns with the organization’s strategic direction and exploring a step-by-step guide for creating a steering committee of business executives. Techniques for keeping these programs dynamic and effective once they are established will also be discussed.

Sunday, 12 June, 8:00am-12:00pm

Thinking Strategically: How to See the Big Picture

Instructors Jane Dysart and Rebecca Jones have often heard clients voice their own challenge and that of their colleagues in seeing “the big picture." Senior managers responsible for information and knowledge management regularly raise concerns that info pros aren’t strong in strategic thinking. Learn practical ways to consider and understand strategic contexts. An intensive discussion of techniques, applying these techniques in a case study, and supporting resources help attendees think more strategically and align their services with organizational strategies.

Sunday, 12 June, 1:00pm-5:00pm

Communicating Effectively in the Workplace

Communicating effectively – which always translates into communicating assertively – is the most important skill one requires for the workplace. Without it, everything else can become problematic. We need to be able to manage with people who are not only different in style but often at cross purposes. Assertive communication is a low risk way to express our thoughts, feelings and preferences in a way that never criticizes, blames, lectures or imposes unrealistic expectations. No matter what the work setting, this skill is vital to get on with our day and manage our time and work effectively.

Copyright in Today's Digital World

Copyright issues have become more complex with the proliferation of technology and digital platforms that encourage the creation and transmission of copyrighted content. Swift, seamless sharing of information is increasingly important in competitive environments across all industries. Incorporating interaction and discussion, this course will provide an opportunity to learn about copyright law as it applies to real world scenarios involving the use of copyrighted material in a digital environment.

 

Visit the SLA 2011 site to register for these or other ticketed programs.  Hope to see you in Philadelphia!  Follow the action by following @sla2011 on Twitter.

 

New Replays Available: Moving into Management

The April two-part Click U webinar presentation of "Moving into Management & Team Leadership Roles" is now available for purchase.

Whether you are moving into a new position in your current organization or taking on a new team-lead role at a different organization, the first three months are critical for your longer-term success.

Join instructor Rebecca Jones to learn about tools and an action plan for transitioning to that new role.

In the part 1 webinar, you will learn about making the move to a new position, including clarifying expectations and establishing early goals.  Learn why it's important to understand yourself to better understand those around you.  Rebecca also discusses why politics and relationship-building are critical, and how to approach these responsibilities with competence and confidence.

Session two focuses on specific competencies that will help you make a successful transition to new responsibilities, including balancing priorities and avoiding burnout, delegating and coaching employees to help them build on their strengths, and communicating at the right time and in the right way.

Each replay is 90 minutes in length.

Member price:  $29 for each replay, or both for $39
Non-member price:  $49 for each replay, or both for $79

Purchase the replays now.

Don't Miss the "Moving into Management" Webinars

Extra! Extra!  Click University Presents Career-Boosting Webinars!

Who:  Information professionals in any setting
What:  "Moving into Management & Team Leadership Roles"
Where:  At your desk!
When:  12 April and 26 April (Tuesdays)
Why:  To learn the skills and get the tools for a smooth transition to new roles and career opportunities
How:  Register now!  $49/member and $99/non-member for each webinar

Instructor Rebecca Jones of Dysart & Jones Associates will share her knowledge and expertise on this important topic. During the webinars, you'll learn what competencies are essential to transition to a new leadership role, how to communicate effectively, why it's important to know yourself in order to understand those around you, how to manage priorities that are constantly changing, and how to determine what your job really is.

Questions?  Contact Click University.

Is your career moving in the leadership direction?

Join us on April 12th and 26th for the two-part webinar "Moving into Management and Team Leadership Roles." 

Noted industry consultant and SLA Fellow Rebecca Jones, of Dysart & Jones Associates, will provide information that will help participants make smooth career transitions and navigate new expectations, explore competencies, and develop an action plan.

Topics include managing priorities, the importance of knowing yourself, effective communication, relationship building, and goal setting.

Don't miss this career-boosting webinar!  Registration is limited, so sign up now to reserve your seat.

Date:  April 12th and 26th (Tuesdays)
Time:  1:00pm - 2:30pm ET
Cost:  $49 members/$99 non-members for each webinar

For more information and to register, visit the Click U site.

Questions?  Contact Click University.

Leadership Training

SLA offers a number of training opportunities for leaders in chapters and divisions. Our goal is to provide volunteer leaders with the tools and training to make your SLA leadership role a rewarding experience. If you are a leader at any level, or are interested in volunteering in the future, please visit the Leadership Training section of Click U.

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