Upcoming Webinars
Join your colleagues for an online presentation and conversation in one of these upcoming live online events. All you need to participate is a computer, an internet connection and either the ability to hear sound through your computer or a telephone. Unless otherwise noted, these Webinars are free of charge and open to anyone in the library field, however some Webinars may be specific to Texas. See our FAQ for more general information about our Webinars or click the Webinar title (below) for specific information related to that Webinar. A quick registration button is provided for each Webinar for your convenience. Don't miss our archive of previously recorded events and please email us with any questions.
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= These Webinars qualify for CPE credit for Texas educators.
| June 24 2021 11am-12pm CDT |
Funding for Telehealth and Digital Navigators, Two Programs In Development for Texas Libraries Join TSLAC’s Digital Inclusion and Library Technology Consultants Cindy Fisher and Henry Stokes as they introduce two upcoming Texas library technology grant programs in development - telehealth and digital navigators - made possible by emergency pandemic funding. Attendees will hear about a telehealth initiative from Dianne Connery of Pottsboro Library (TX) and a technology support and computer device access program called Digital Navigators from Shauna Edson and Justin Strange of Salt Lake City Public Library (UT). After learning about these programs, you’ll be invited to provide your interest and feedback on implementing these programs in your community. Past Event 1 TSLAC CE hours (CPE eligible for Texas educators) |
| July 29 2021 2pm-3:30pm CDT |
Time to Upgrade Your Library’s Technology Equipment… but How? With multiple funding opportunities now available to purchase library technology, it is a great time to assess and upgrade your technology based on your community’s needs. But how does one even start such a daunting task? Join library technologist Carson Block as he introduces tools for pinpointing technology problems and needs, provides strategies for prioritizing and purchasing new equipment, and explains how to create an ongoing maintenance plan for your library’s technology. By the end of the webinar, participants will:
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Technical Requirements and other FAQs
We (TSLAC) use the GoToWebinar web conferencing software for our Webinars. For more information on technical requirements and answers to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Webinar FAQs Page. Please note that some Webinars listed here may be offered by other providers (ALA TechSource, for example) and thus may require alternate technical specifications for access.
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Many of our workshops are made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. (2015)