Actually, these are all I know of... I maintain this list on our Intranet. Today I was asked by @TechSoup4Libs...
Hey @Slzimm1 - what are your fave training resources? Anything other than WJ and GCFLearnFree? I'm making a list!
So here's my list (aplogies for dead links, I haven't checked these in awhile...):
ABLE
- The free, online Alternative Basic Library Education (ABLE) Program
provides basic library knowledge and skills for staff members who have
no formal education in library science.
Adobe Luminary eSeries
- In this eSeminar series, you will engage with industry luminaries to
learn techniques that will give you insight and techniques that you can
use everyday.
Amigos Library Services
- Amigos training courses cover an array of topics important to
libraries: from OCLC to the Internet, preservation to imaging, and
reference and technical services to management and technology. Amigos
provides educational services face-to-face or online.
ALA - American Libraries Assn. This will link you to their calendar of events and trainings.
BCR
- BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit
headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. They offer a broad range of solutions
and Their hands-on, personal attention to each customer enables them to
deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace
with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation’s
oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935,
the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach new customers,
increase productivity and save money.
Charity How To - Offers free step-by-step videos for non-profits, including tutorials on online fundraising.
Common Knowledge - Helping nonprofits leverage the internet for fundraising, marketing, communications and advocacy.
DIOSA - DIOSA | Communications specializes in Web 2.0 Marketing, Web 2.0 Trainings, Webinars, and MySpace Design for nonprofit organizations, higher education, and small businesses.
Discovery Education - Offers free webinars and archives.
EBSCO - They
offer online training opportunities to help you to make the best use of
your EBSCO resources. This link takes you to the full online training
offering.
Click here to sign up and choose a class from a drop down menu.
Education Week - Offers Free webinars and archives.
Elluminate
- Elluminate goes beyond web conferencing with best-in-class web,
audio, video, and social networking solutions that help you create a
21st century teaching, learning, and collaboration environment. They
offer great webinars and archived webinars. Also check out their LearnCentral site for more webinars.
Foundation Center - Offers free webinars on grant seeking, proposal budgeting, boards and fundrasing. They also offer fee based webinars.
GCFLearnFree.org -
Goodwill Community Foundation's
online learning site provides quality, innovative online learning
opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy
and math skills needed to be successful in both work and life. By
delivering over 750 different lessons to millions of people in over 200
countries and territories
ABSOLUTELY FREE, GCFLearnFree.org is a worldwide leader in online education.
Georgia Public Library Service Wednesday Webinar Series - (aka
Carterette Series Webinars)
Highlighting Trends, Innovation and Best Practices in Georgia
Libraries. A collaboration of Georgia Public Library Service and
Georgia Library Association.
List of archives also available.
Higher Logic
- Higher Logic's mission is to provide the constituents of
not-for-profits innovative ways to think together and build trusted
communities where interactive communication and information exchange can
occur. By offering software products that allow people to contribute,
share, and collaborate, Higher Logic delivers solutions to
not-for-profits looking to preserve their organizational value and
attract a new generation of global members. Check out their online
Q3 Learning Series Webinars for 2009.
Idealware
- Idealware seminars are designed to give you the tactical advice you
need to make software decisions. They include all the candid advice and
product comparisons of the reports and articles on which they are
based, but offer plenty of extra guidance and insights straight from the
author - and each is capped at 22 participants, so you'll have lots of
opportunity to ask questions and get just the information you need.
Infopeople
- A statewide LSTA project that functions as the training arm of the
California State Library. Some other state libraries provide training
via in-house staff. California has opted to essentially outsource
training in order to leverage the maximum return on investment of
training dollars. The Infopeople model provides a breadth of training
topics and a depth of training expertise greater than any single library
or library agency, no matter how large, could provide. They offer many
free Webinars and out of state pricing for other trainings.
InSync Training
- InSync Training offers a variety of consulting, development and
delivery services to support synchronous training initiatives. We
combine specialized instructional design, facilitation techniques, and
content development to deliver the most effective training for the live
online environment.
LACONI
- Since 1954, LACONI (Library Administrators Conference of Northern
Illinois) has been introducing library staff to new technologies and
ideas, best practices, and popular programs for children and adults.
LACONI is made up of six different sections which offer programs
designed to enhance skills and knowledge of library staff in their area
of expertise.
LE@D
- Lifelong Education @ Desktop - an incredibly flexible learning tool
that allows individuals, systems, and organizations to develop and
implement a training program based on their needs. With more than 50
online courses available, and more being developed each month, LE@D
offers a wide range of topics. The courses can be self-paced, taken as a
group, taught by a facilitator, or integrated into an existing program.
Leadership Lancaster
- Leadership Lancaster's purpose is to identify existing and emerging
leaders, to prepare them for roles in shaping the future and to entrust
them to guide the county in the years ahead.
Library Journal Webcasts - List of Webinars suggested by Library Journal.
Lyrasis
- A regional membership organization for libraries and information
professionals, Lyrasis works to ensure their success today and tomorrow
by providing access to more of the shared knowledge and expertise,
innovative products and services, and customized solutions they need.
Created in 2009 by the merger of PALINET and SOLINET, two
well-established regional library networks, Lyrasis members now include
over 4,000 member libraries and cultural heritage institutions across
the US and beyond. Lyrasis serves as a critical collective voice in the
national arena.
merlin - Maryland's essential service for library information networks. See a
calendar full of events.
National Girls Collaborative Project -
Regional and local events, National conferences, monthly webcasts and
more - The National Girls Collaborative Project brings together
organizations throughout the United States that are committed to
informing and encouraging girls to pursue careers in science,
technology, engineering, and mathematics (
STEM). This schedule features
NGCP events of interest to those working with women and girls in
STEM-related pursuits.
NEFLIN's Library Webinars Blog: This site has been created by
NEFLIN to provide Florida library staff with one location for information about webinars.
Network for Good Learning Center
- Nonprofit 911 is a free training series on nonprofit marketing and
online fundraising, supported by Network for Good and guest speakers.
Nebraska Library Commission Training - Online seminars available.
New Horizons -
Since
1998, New Horizons of Harrisburg has been delivering
expert-led computer training to local Pennsylvania businesses and
individuals. Through an integrated learning approach that ensures that
new knowledge can be applied to real life situations, New Horizons
Harrisburg delivers a full range of technology and business skills
training from basic application and desktop productivity tools to
complex and integrated business systems. Be sure to check out their
free Webinars here.
Nonprofit Resource Network - The
Nonprofit Resource Network enhances the effectiveness of nonprofit
organizations, providing professional development, networking
opportunities and access to critical information resources.
NTEN - NTEN
aspires to a world where all nonprofit organizations skillfully and
confidently use technology to meet community needs and fulfill their
missions.
OCLC Training Portal
- The Training Portal is your gateway to making the most of your OCLC
products and services. This site provides you with access to in-person
and Web-based instruction from OCLC and OCLC-certified Training
Partners.
OPAL - OPAL
is an international collaborative effort by libraries and other
organizations of all types to provide web-based programs and training
for library users and library staff members.
O'Reilly Webcasts - Meet experts online.
PANO
- Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations - PANO is the
statewide membership organization serving and advancing the charitable
nonprofit sector through leadership, advocacy, education and services in
order to improve the quality of life in Pennsylvania.
PBS Teachers - Free media and education technology webinars.
PDE
- The Department of Education offers free webinars. The focus is on
K-12. Public librarians may also find workshops of interest. Check
this site often for new offerings. (LSTA webinars are hosted here
also).
SABLE
- The free, online Supplemental Alternative Basic Library Education
(SABLE) program provides additional resources in library knowledge and
skills for staff members who have no formal education in library
science. This program is a supplement to the ABLE courses; however, they
are not tied to the completion of the ABLE courses.
School Library Journal - See a list of Webcasts from SLJ.
SirsiDynix Institute
- Providing you FREE access to industry-leading speakers and events,
our mission is to support librarianship and advance the work of
librarians around the world. Attend online as the SirsiDynix Institute
presents compelling speakers selected from among leaders in
librarianship and information technology. In each biweekly Web
conference, presenters will share their expertise and enhance your
understanding of current topics important to librarians.
Techsoup
- TechSoup is a trusted technology resource that offers a variety of
information and services for the benefit of the nonprofit sector.
TechSoup provides instructional articles and worksheets for nonprofit
staff members who utilize information technologies, as well as
technology planning information for executives and other decision
makers. Our introductory articles and message board support are aimed at
those who do not have much experience using technology, but we also
provide more advanced information.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
- See a list of upcoming webinars. Join colleagues for an online
presentation and conversation. All you need is a computer, your
internet connection and a microphone or telephone to participate. See
archives
here.
Also see the Texas State Library's
Online Training for Library Staff site with a TON of resources.
The TLT Group -
The
TLT Group is a not-for-profit that helps college and university
educators take advantage of changing technology so they can improve
teaching and learning.
Thinkfinity
- The goal of Verizon Thinkfinity's professional development is to help
educators, parents and afterschool practitioners engage students and
enhance learning using our online resources. Check out their free
training courses and register for the one that best meets your needs.
Washington State Library
- free Webinar series "First Tuesdays": Designed as a
continuing-education opportunity for staff of libraries in Washington
State, this free web presentation from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (12:00pm
to 1:00pm EST), on the first Tuesday of the month lets attendees share
their skills and successes and learn about new topics. The
special-subject presentations, lasting about 30 minutes, are recorded so
that others may listen at their own convenience.
WebJunction
- WebJunction bridges the barriers to learning by providing open,
affordable, online learning communities like the one you are visiting
right now. Our members take courses, attend events, share knowledge, and
network with others – all in an environment that fosters collaboration
and mutual support. Our vision is to be the place where the worldwide
library profession gathers to build the knowledge, skills and support we
need to power vibrant, relevant libraries.
WebJunction PA - The state of PA is a partner with WebJunction. Check out more information on
this page of LILLY.
WebEx Presents - Free webinars hosted by industry experts.
