Date & Time:

Wednesday, July 18, 2012
•2:00–3:00 PM Eastern
•1:00–2:00 PM Central
•12:00–1:00 PM Mountain
•11:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific

Description:

If you’re interested in learning more about screencasts and hearing tips on how to create them, this is the perfect program for you! Screencasts are excellent tools for demonstrating software, teaching computer skills, and visually sharing step-by-step navigation of websites and databases. They can be a powerful tool for all sizes of public libraries. Come learn how to design and produce killer screencasts for staff and public use, whether your targeted audience is a single person or an entire community.

Learning Outcomes:

At the conclusion of this one-hour webinar, participants will:

•Understand the strengths and weaknesses of premium and free screencasting programs
•Be familiar with the mechanics of creating a polished screencast
•Know how to use screencasts for everyday questions and for unique situations
•Think like an experienced screencast producer

Who Should Attend?

•Librarians designing instructional materials for patrons and/or staff
•Librarians interested in utilizing technology for improving service at public help areas

Instructor:

Mikael "Mick" Jacobsen is librarian and supervisor of Adult Computer Labs at the Skokie (Ill.) Public Library.

Continuing Education Credits:

PLA does not award credit hours, or CEUs, for its webinars and cannot verify participation. Individual registrants who attend the webinar will receive a follow up e-mail that could be used to verify attendance. For those participating as part of a group registration (defined as people gathered in one room at one location to participate in the live webinar broadcast) we recommend assigning a staff member to take attendance on-site if verification of attendance is needed.

Fee:

Individual
•PLA Personal Member: $28.00
•ALA Personal Member: $31.50
•Nonmember: $35.00

Group
•Group of any size: $129.00

For purposes of group registration, a group is defined as people gathered in one room at one location to participate in the live webinar broadcast. We suggest that groups, especially larger groups, plan ahead to use an LCD/LED projector in the room to project the webinar. Groups will also want to have speakers capable of amplifying the webinar audio for the entire room.

Neither individual nor group registration includes permission to rebroadcast or redistribute this webinar. Thank you for your cooperation.

Technical Requirements:

This webinar will be presented using the WebEx platform. You may listen to the audio portion of the webinar via your computer's speakers, headphones plugged into your computer's audio jack or USB port; or by dialing in with your telephone (your carrier's charges may apply) or Skype (by following the process outlined by Skype to place calls to land lines). We suggest that groups, especially larger groups, plan ahead to use an LCD/LED projector in the room to project the webinar. Groups will also want to have speakers or a sound system capable of amplifying the webinar audio for the entire room. No microphone is required.

•Please review WebEx technical requirements

How to Register?

DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS WEBINAR IS 4:30 PM CENTRAL ON MONDAY, JULY 16, 2012. Due to technical preparations for the webinar we are unable to process any registrations after this date/time.

To register with a credit card, click here to begin the online registration process. On ALA’s Online Registration page select the “Register” link next to the course you wish to attend. You will need to enter your ALA ID and password. If you do not have an ALA ID and password, you will be asked to create one. Please note: Once your registration is processed, you will receive a receipt/confirmation email containing additional information about accessing the webinar on the day of the event.

To register with a purchase order or by mail, click here to download the registration form (PDF, 1 pg.). Complete the form and submit it with your P.O., or with a check. Faxing/mailing instructions are on the form. Faxed or mailed registration forms must be received by the posted registration deadline (above). Forms received after the deadline will not be processed. Please note: Once your registration is processed, you will receive a receipt/confirmation email containing additional information about accessing the webinar on the day of the event.

This webinar will be archived and a link will emailed to all registrants. If you cannot attend the live presentation, you should still register for the webinar in order to be notified when the archive is available for viewing.

If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your participation in this webinar, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752) at least two weeks prior to the registration deadline above. Without prior notification of need, we cannot attempt to provide appropriate accommodations.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing up to two weeks prior to the event. No phone cancellations will be accepted. A $25 processing fee will be deducted from the registration amount. Please mail registration cancellations to American Library Association, ATTN: MACS, Online CE Registration, 50 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611; fax to 312-280-1538; or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Refunds will be processed after the event. PLA reserves the right to cancel a course or workshop for insufficient registration or other reasons.

Contact:

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800-545-2433 ext. 5PLA (5752)