Free, online, continuing education events for the week of July 1 from the Wyoming State Library Training Calendar. Descriptions are below. You can subscribe and view the events in your calendar software, or you can find all the events at library.wyo.gov/services/training/calendar.
All times MDT
Tuesday, July 2 (10-11 am)
First Tuesdays: Navigating a Universe of Stories – Readers’ Advisory this Summer (Washington State Library)
A Universe of Stories is an expansive slogan, but you don’t have to be at a loss for what to recommend. Three librarians will offer a selection of titles that you can use while doing readers’ advisory for kids, teens, and adults this summer. Learn about Pierce County Library System’s “My Next Read” service as well.
Tuesday, July 2 (11-12 pm)
4 Steps to Establish (and Improve) Your Legacy Giving Program (Network for Good)
Participants will learn legacy giving concepts and then a step by step process to build their bequest program, identify gaps and finds areas of potential growth. We will review best practices for the marketing of bequests and we will discuss systems, policies, and procedures to implement to make your program run seamlessly.
Tuesday, July 2 (12:30-1:30 pm)
Social Media 101 for Nonprofits (Firespring)
This session includes practical tips and tools for extending your cause and mission via social media. We cover the basics of using social media for your nonprofit organization and give you handy tips for the “big 3:” Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Wednesday, July 3 (9-10 am)
Pretty Sweet Tech: Enhance Your Online Security with Password Management Tools (Nebraska Library Commission)
Password Management Tools can help you keep your passwords straight, develop strong passwords, and make it infinitely more difficult for hackers to get ahold of your sensitive information. This session will cover the following topics: What are the main threats to my online security?; How can I prevent this from happening?; Examples of good online password security; A demonstration/ overview of LastPass Password Manager. You’ll also have access to a handout with lots of handy information to keep patrons informed about their online security options.