The may webinar list can be found at http://www.michigan.gov/documents/libraryofmichigan/LM_2016_Free_CE_May_5241.... Here are some highlights! Thursday, May 12 (2-3 pm) Social Media and Volunteer Engagement (Volunteer Match) http://learn.volunteermatch.org/ Volunteer engagement is changing. What do you need to know about social media as a volunteer program manager? How can you use social media to promote your volunteer opportunities and recruit volunteers? This webinar will offer an introduction to including social media in your volunteer recruitment and retention plans. You'll see examples of Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages, as well as blogs that other nonprofits have successfully used to draw attention to their organizations and volunteer opportunities. You'll also learn about the social media tools available as part of your VolunteerMatch account that can help you promote your volunteer opportunity on other social networking sites. For more information and to register, visit: http://learn.volunteermatch.org. Thursday, May 12 (2-3 pm) Makerspaces in the Library (American Libraries Live) http://americanlibrarieslive.org/ Learn about the role of Makerspaces in the library. For more information and to register, visit: http://americanlibrarieslive.org/. Monday, May 16 (2:30-3:30 pm) Intellectual Freedom - Core Values for All Librarians (Idaho Commission for Libraries) http://icfl.adobeconnect.com/ce Explore issues of intellectual freedom and the impact librarians have on this basic freedom. No registration is needed. To join the webinar, click on this link: http://icfl.adobeconnect.com/ce Wednesday, May 18 (2-3 pm) Digital Skills for Older Adults: Teaching Technology in Public Libraries (TechSoup) https://cc.readytalk.com/r/as9ypfhwz9ax&eom Join us for this free webinar to learn how your library can help older adults learn to use new technologies. You will hear from the St. Mary's County Library (Maryland), which is providing older adults with effective training and technology assistance. This library will share examples of successful programming, as well as tips for working with older adults. You will also learn about TechBoomers, a free website that offers technology training tutorials developed specifically for older adults. For more information and to register, visit: https://cc.readytalk.com/r/as9ypfhwz9ax&eom Evette Atkin Continuing Education Coordinator Statewide Library Services Library of Michigan atkine@michigan.gov<mailto:atkine@michigan.gov> 517.373.3746