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*Apologies in advance for multiple postings.* *It's been a long standing policy of ALCTS to offer current ALA Student members free access to our webinars. We also offer free access to LIS faculty members who want to use the webinar in their courses. To register, please contact Julie Reese, [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>.* *ALCTS Webinar Series: Libraries and MOOCs* Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are sweeping the country and libraries and librarians are watching this development carefully. This series of four webinars will help librarians gain an understanding of the complexity of the MOOC movement, learn how to support students and faculty engaged with MOOCs, become familiar with the copyright and intellectual property requirements in relation to MOOCs, and hear what the future may hold for MOOCs. *February 26, 2014* Dorothy Pawloski will discuss opportunities for public libraries to promote lifelong learning by becoming meet-up destinations for MOOCs. *March 26, 2014* Curtis L. Kendrick and Irene Gashurov will look at how librarians can shape the conversation about changes created by MOOCs. *May 21, 2014* Rebecca Griffith will look at new research on opportunities and challenges associated with using third-party MOOCs in campus-based services. *June 4, 2014* Sarah Bardac will look at the roles, opportunities, and pitfalls of MOOCs. *Who should attend?* Librarians, library administrators, and library educators interested in supporting and enhancing libraries' preparation of and participation in MOOCs. *Presenters* Dorothy Pawlowski is Adult Services Librarian at the Ridgefield (Connecticut) Library Curtis L. Kendrick is University Dean for Libraries and Information Resources, and Irene Gashurov is communications writer for the Office of Library Services, City University of New York (CUNY). Rebecca Griffith leads the program in Online Learning for Ithaka S+R. Sarah Bordac is the Head of Instructional Design at Brown University *Dates & Times* Sessions will be held on Wednesdays: February 26, 2014 March 26, 2014 May 21, 2014 June 4, 201 Sessions are intended to last 1 hour, starting: 11 am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm Eastern All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the recording at your convenience *Technical Requirements* Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media player software. Headphones recommended. For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email [log in to unmask] For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or [log in to unmask] **Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee**