Reach Your Library Customers and Colleagues Through Webinars Scherelene Schatz JerseyCat and JerseyClicks Project Manager New Jersey State Library Trenton, NJ Extension 158

What is a webinar? Web based, interactive presentation, lecture, or workshop transmitted via the internet.Web based, interactive presentation, lecture, or workshop transmitted via the internet. Involve three methods of communicationInvolve three methods of communication –Phone –online presentation –chat window

Advantages of Webinars Cost effectiveCost effective ConvenientConvenient FlexibleFlexible High-touch, interactive experienceHigh-touch, interactive experience

Advantages of Webinars Learners can view PowerPoint slides or live demonstrations while theLearners can view PowerPoint slides or live demonstrations while the speaker is talking. Ask questions of the speaker.Ask questions of the speaker. Speaker can ask questions of the audience.Speaker can ask questions of the audience. Survey at the end of the presentation.Survey at the end of the presentation.

Webinar Software Vendors iLinc Citrix – GoToWebinar - – GoToWebinar - Webex Microsoft Office Live Meeting - us/livemeeting/default.aspxMicrosoft Office Live Meeting - us/livemeeting/default.aspx

What types of information can you share via a Webinar?

How do you set up, prepare, and conduct a webinar?

How well are webinars being accepted by librarians as learners?

5.0=Excellent and 1.0=Poor Rating Scale

What information is shared with you through your reports?

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Questions?

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