While in some sectors e-learning may seem "old hat", the world of e-learning continues to change at a rapid pace.

Listen Now:

Video on the web is one of today's hottest social networking trends. But what can this emerging technology do for libraries?

Listen Now:

Lee Rainie will share with attendees the latest from his research into how individuals are using the internet and being affected by it.

Listen Now:

Learn from a master how to nail a business case document.

Listen Now:

Can our libraries be more open? Can we be more open to our users, our communities, to new technologies? Can we be more open to change? How?

Listen Now:

Can our libraries be more open? Can we be more open to our users, our communities, to new technologies? Can we be more open to change? How?

Listen Now:

Both Public and Academic Libraries are encouraging their staff to step out from behind their desks and reach out to their "hidden customers" - the 50 % or more - those thousands of customers - who are reluctant to approach staff at the Reference desk and so remain un-served.

Listen Now:

Constructing an engaging and compelling resume that has a potential employer thinking "I need this one on my team!" could be among the most difficult tasks we face in the area of career planning. But there is help.

Listen Now:

Listen to Rachel expand on a very popular presentation she led at ALA Midwinter on social bookmarking.

Listen Now:

A key step in designing any user oriented service is recognizing the fact that people are careful investors of their time.

Listen Now:

Did you get your MLS in the previous century?

Listen Now:

The Better Futures of their Communities and Institutions

Listen Now:

Bring your stacks to life by reorganizing and working with your digital branch and customers.

Listen Now:

RSS feeds ? for the Library User and the Library Professional

Listen Now:

Are you and your organization positioned for the future?

Listen Now:

In the year since the SirsiDynix Institute first examined podcasting in May of 2006, there have been many exciting developments with this emerging technology.

Listen Now:

Where you can fly, design clothes, make movies, build your own house, stream music, and more. Learn how this immersive space can help keep library services relevant to teens.

Listen Now:

Really Taking the Library to the User

Listen Now:

Attract new users and build new programs through Gaming

Listen Now:

Understanding Mashups and the New Information Ecosystem.

Listen Now:

Yarra Plenty Regional Library in Melbourne Australia enthusiastically took up the fabulous PLCMC 23 Things program in October, and our staff has engaged with alacrity and creativity. We know that libraries have to change, and we are opening up possibilities for our staff and our users.

Listen Now:

See the new and upcoming trends that are changing the user's experience - in a good way.

Listen Now:

Hear about the new tools for bookmarking, and begin to understand how approaching this task with these new tools can become a means for social networking with your user.

Listen Now:

Hear about ways to make Firefox work even better for your needs.

Listen Now:

What is this trend that everyone is talking about? Take a tour of Second Life and learn about the Alliance Library Project on Second Life where a real library is serving real users.

Listen Now:

As the Nationwide insurance commercials taunt "life comes at you fast", it's time for librarians to jump into the knowledge pool of Web 2.0 technologies and discover how these tools are changing the way many library users communicate, collaborate and receive information.

Listen Now:

Listen to the intriguing research results and coming trends that are unfolding as the world of media and communications continue to evolve. Find out what impact this has for us as we strive to stay ahead of the needs and aspirations of our customers in the coming decade.

Listen Now:

Lots of technologies are due consideration for our library portals. Which would be on your top 25 list?

Listen Now:

This presentation will introduce screencasting, the software that is available to create screencasts, and the platforms on which they can be run.

Listen Now:

Attempting to mold young library users into miniature librarians is an unfair and often futile goal ...

Listen Now:

Gaining and using influence to achieve organizational goals is a critical leadership skill. Networking is an ...

Listen Now:

Please Join Chris Johnson and Joan Clark from Libraries for the Future to learn about EqualAccess LibrariesTM ....

Listen Now:

Don't miss out on this important institute presented by the queen of Wikis, Meredith Farkas, and explore how other libraries are using Wikis and understand if and how Wikis could be utilized at your institution to manage content and collaborate online.

Listen Now:

Ulla outlines key principles for managing customer interactions and comments on ways to foster a consistent customer friendly attitude shared among all staff.

Listen Now:

When you're finished with this SirsiDynix Institute presentation you'll have the tools you need to bring your first employee into the office for a coaching session. Will you have the courage and confidence to do it? And what is the cost to your organization for not coaching employees successfully? If you're a library manager in any department this is a session you don't want to miss!

Listen Now:

This two-part session SirsiDynix Institute will seek to remove some of the mystery surrounding podcasting and demonstrate the importance of this new media distribution model to libraries and librarians in meeting the information needs of your patrons. In this second session, we look at podcasting from a content creator's perspective.

Listen Now:

This two-part session SirsiDynix Institute will seek to remove some of the mystery surrounding podcasting and demonstrate the importance of this new media distribution model to libraries and librarians in meeting the information needs of your patrons. In this first session, we look at podcasting from a listener's perspective.

Listen Now:

Based on parts of previous writings by Kathleen de la Pena McCook (A Librarian at Every Table), Cohen will discuss how social networks, public space theory, and online communities can be used by libraries in any setting (public, academic, and school) to build social capital and become an active part in community building. Learn how other libraries of all sizes and budgets have become active participants in their communities and how a process-based approach can incorporate the above theories into practical methods for community building. If you're looking for innovative, creative ways to inspire and engage your community you won't want to miss this institute.

Listen Now:

What will your users expect from your library in the near and long term future? Explore with Alane Wilson trends that will be impacting your library based on findings from a significant study of "informaiton consumers" from around the globe. Gain an understanding that will help you plan and strategize for the future.

Listen Now:

Ulla de Stricker outlines some simple yet powerful approaches to building a workplace culture in which everyone is supported and gains maximum job satisfaction (based on the simple fact that people want to feel respected, appreciated, useful, and proud). Regardless of the organizational culture and formal practices governing a workplace, everyone in it can contribute to a trusting and healthy environment.

Listen Now:

Take advantage of this SirsiDynix Institute and take-away some important tools in resolving conflict at your library.

Listen Now: