Webinar Wizardry - Webinar (11/20/24)

Transforming your presentation from Meh to Memorable!

You've been asked — or perhaps you've volunteered — to host a webinar. Now what?

We've all endured dreadful webinars, and you certainly don’t want to be the one delivering one. How do you prepare? What sets a webinar apart from an in-person presentation? How do you keep your audience engaged and away from distractions like social media? The questions can be overwhelming, and the challenges are many.

In this session, discover what works and what doesn’t to keep your audience hooked. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls that trip up new presenters and find out what it takes to get invited back for more. Make your first (or next) webinar a standout success and leave your audience wanting more!

Virtual Trainer: Laura Solomon

Laura Solomon, MCIW, MLS, is the Library Services Manager at the Ohio Public Library Information Network and a W3C-certified front-end web developer. With over two decades of experience in web development and design, Laura has honed her expertise in both public libraries and as an independent consultant.

Recognized as a 2010 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, she has authored books on social media and content mar-keting tailored for libraries, as well as about library web-site design. She has dedicated many course hours to learning how to make websites accessible, ensuring that digital spaces are inclusive for all users.

This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.

For FY2023-24, the total state and federal budgets for NEFLIN's programs are $694,693. 42% of the total costs ($294,693) are supported by federal funds, and 58% of this program ($400,000) is supported by state funds.