From: Melissa Tracy <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2016 19:31:51 +0000
Subject: Hurry - Register Now!

Only a few days left to register for RUSA's November/December webinars!

"Is there an app for that?

Finding primary sources in an app
environment"<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/app-for-that> takes
place on Wednesday, November 30. Join the discussion on apps and
mobile technologies in the library literature, app evaluation
criteria, some of the best apps for history sources and application
techniques to using apps during the reference interview and in
instructional settings. Want more information? Keep
reading<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/app-for-that>.

"Step away from the reference desk: practical tips for implementing
and integrated research support model for library liaisons"

<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/step-away> will be held on Thursday,
December 1. Explore the issues surrounding the transition of research
support services away from a reference desk. Analyze the challenges
and opportunities involved in shifting liaison librarians to new
models of engagement with their departments. Gather practical tips for
dealing with logistical details such as service quality, referrals and
scheduling. Want more information? Keep
reading<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/step-away>.

"Recollection Development: Using cognitive mapping to understand
library user needs"

<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/recollection-development> will take
place on Tuesday, December 6. Explore a qualitative assessment method
that has been used for understanding wayfinding and space planning in
libraries: cognitive mapping. This webinar will support dialogue
around and provide lessons learned about using cognitive maps to alter
reference and instruction practices to meet our library users' needs.
Want more information? Keep
reading<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/recollection-development>.

Learn about "Trends in business education and their impacts on
business reference and services"

<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/business-education-trends> on
Thursday, February 9. The business education is facing new trends in
creating engaged and collegiate environment, enhancing data-driven
decision making, developing new education models such as experiential
learning, integrating new technology to support greater customization
and specialization, and designing curriculums around the trending
topics on corporate social responsibility, entrepreneurship,
leadership and globalization. How can business librarians respond to
these trends and shift our roles to meet new challenges? This webinar
will address these key questions and introduce some good practices in
the field. Want more information? Keep
reading.<http://www.ala.org/rusa/onlinece/business-education-trends>

Melissa A. Tracy
Marketing & Programs Specialist
Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies
(ASCLA)<http://www.ala.org/ascla/>
Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)<http://www.ala.org/rusa/>

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