Overview

CRL’s Webinars are open to all CRL libraries, their staff, and affiliated researchers. They are held usually on Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. (CT) and are organized for convenience into the following service types:

1. Subject-Specific Webinars

Throughout the year, CRL holds Webinars that focus on specific subject areas recommended by library staff and patrons at CRL libraries. These sessions highlight CRL collections and resources that support research and teaching in those areas. For example, the January 2010 Webinar and winter 2010 newsletter focused on CRL resources that support Southeast Asia studies; the July 2010 Webinar and summer 2010 newsletter highlighted African resources. A list of upcoming Webinars and topics is featured below.

2. CRL Collections and Services Webinars

The annual CRL Collections and Services Webinars provide an overview of CRL collections and access, programs and services, policies, and practices, and are ideal opportunities for:

• Familiarizing newly hired library staff and faculty about CRL resources and the benefits of membership
• Refresher course to update staff about new collections, programs, digitization activities, and more
• Orienting staff and faculty at newly enrolled CRL libraries on CRL collections, programs, and how to get maximum value from their investment in CRL 

After each Webinar, CRL posts the audio-visual presentations on our Web site and our YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/crldotedu).

Technical Information

CRL Webinars have two components:

1. Web
   We use WebEx software for interactive presentations. The conference software will be downloaded automatically, and should work with any standard Web browser. Sign in with your name and affiliated institution.
   
   To connect to the conference room on the day of the Webinar, please click the link provided in your confirmation e-mail 10 to 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled meeting time.
   
   
2. Audio
   To hear the audio of the presentations, simply dial our phone number.
   
   
   To connect to the audio on the day of the Webinar, please dial one of the phone numbers provided to you in your confirmation e-mail 10 to 15 minutes ahead of our scheduled meeting time.

Troubleshooting
We strongly recommend that you run a test the day before the Webinar. To make sure everything is working correctly, please try the following link:

https://premconf.webex.com/premconf/systemdiagnosis.php.

If you have any problems connecting, please feel free to call us directly at 773-955-4545 ext. 346.

2011 Webinars

March 9: Webinar on CRL Resources for Medieval Studies introduces librarians, library staff, and faculty to CRL collections and digital resources for humanities research on medieval Europe.

May 11: Access and Collections Webinar. This 60-minute Webinar introduces library staff and faculty to the broad scope of CRL resources, programs and services.

July 13: Webinar on News Preservation and Access surveys CRL news collections, major news databases, and the challenges of preserving online news.

August 10: Webinar on CRL Resources for Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies surveys CRL collections and digital resources for study of the language, culture, and history of the Middle East and the Islamic world.

All regular monthly Webinars occur on Wednesdays, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Central Time. For more information on our upcoming Webinars, please contact ddyer [at] crl [dot] edu (Don Dyer,) Membership & Communications Coordinator.