[WLA-All] Library Continuing Education Events for March

Tue Feb 27 12:02:14 EST 2007

BCR, the College of DuPage, OPAL, the SirsiDynix Institute, and WebJunction will be webcasting the following FREE programs during the month of March: (these programs and others are listed on the Wyoming Libraries Planning Calendar: http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/planningcalendar.html)

March 6 (9-10 am)
Mashups: A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That (SirsiDynix Institute)

What's a mashup and why would I want one? Whether you're a reference librarian, library trainer, a library webmaster or teacher-librarian knowing about this new breed of web application is important. A "mashup" mixes content from independent sources to create something new. Many mashups are simple to create and require little technical know-how, allowing library staff and library users of all sorts to wave a magic wand and create something new. Jump on board and take a tour of interesting mashups, including some library examples, and explore the opportunities for libraries to remix library and other data sources to create new and innovative services. Take away tools that you can learn about and build mashups, for users or yourself, and recommended sites to learn more. Jump start your thinking on the new Web 2.0 ecosystem that relies on symbiotic relationships and communities rather than "monolithic systems" or the "kindness of strangers". 

For more information on this program visit:
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=77
Sign up for the program at:
https://events.livemeeting.com/961/7244/reg.aspx

March 9 (10-11 am or 2-3pm)
RDA: The Next Generation of AACR  (Linda Gonzalez, BCR)

Have you heard about Resource Description and Access (RDA) yet? This next edition of the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, currently in development, promises change in cataloging practices in much of the English-speaking world. Learn about what's anticipated to change and what's not, in this live, online discussion.

For more information on this program visit:
http://bcr.org/training/online/fff/index.html 
To sign up for the program visit: 
http://bcr.org/training/workshops/register.html 

March 13 (8:30-11 am)
Copyright for the Special Librarian (OPAL)

After providing an overview of copyright law and its impact on special libraries, Rebecca Butler will address specific questions based on the needs of the special librarian. Topics to be addressed include: the use of Arial software and how it affects copyright compliance, dissemination of information to others by copying the title page and sending it to others, and when you can legally copy articles from a journal in order to disseminate the needed information. 

For more information on this program visit:
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm
To sign up for the program visit: 
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm

March 13 (9-10 am)
Gaming in the Library (SirsiDynix Institute)

Much is happening in the world of gaming right now, and it's not just a lot of teenage boys sitting in the basement staring at a screen for hours on end. No, gaming has tremendous potential for libraries to reach out to new users, offer new services, and help complement efforts in community-building, information literacy, and other areas. - Don't know much about gaming but you want to know how it can benefit libraries? - Not sure what kinds of services your library could offer (especially on a limited budget)? - Are you an avid gamer who would like to offer services but you need help convincing others? - Just want to hear what other libraries are doing? We'll cover all of these topics and more in just one hour. Get the scoop that helps you clarify your thinking about gaming and libraries. 

For more information on this program visit:
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=81 
Sign up for the program at:
https://events.livemeeting.com/961/7248/reg.aspx

March 13 (11-12 pm)
Spanish Language Outreach (WebJunction)

Learn about successful translating and transcreating approaches from guest speaker Salvador Avila of the Las Vegas-Clark County Library System.  Mr. Avila will share examples and ideas for creating library marketing materials that will engage Spanish-speaking patrons.   

For more information on this program visit:
http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=14186 
For instructions on viewing the program visit:
http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=14184 

March 13 (12-2:30 pm)
Copyright for the School Librarian (OPAL)

Many school librarians feel as if they are the Copyright Police. At this workshop, you will learn the basics of copyright law, receive tips towards the development of a school-wide copyright policy, as well as discuss how to work within copyright law in the K-12 school environment. Questions that will be answered include: How can you tell teachers they must not show a movie as a treat to their students without the proper license? How can you teach children ethical use of materials, such as how to request the use of copyrighted material? What are some of the ways that you can borrow/copy materials in the school and still be sure that you are in compliance with copyright law? 

For more information on this program visit:
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm 
To sign up for the program visit: 
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm 

March 14 (8:30-11 am)
Copyright for the Public Librarian (OPAL)

Copyright law is important for all librarians to understand. One reason is to be compliant with the law within the library. A second reason is to educate the public about copyright laws. At this workshop, Public Librarians and staff will obtain an overview of copyright law. Then topics specific to the public library situation will be addressed. Questions to be addressed include: Can you burn a CD that you have purchased and circulate the copy while keeping the original as an archive? What are our responsibilities when we see a patron making a photocopy of a piece of music? Can we show a movie without a public performance license? 

For more information on this program visit:
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm 
To sign up for the program visit: 
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm 

March 14 (12-2:30 pm)
Copyright for the Academic Librarian (OPAL)

Academic librarians deal with copyright on a routine basis. One of the newest twists to copyright compliance deals with providing materials to distance education students. At this workshop, there will be a general overview of copyright law and then specific discussion on copyright and distance education. Within copyright law, the TEACH Act and the DMCA -- two additions of the law written with distance education in mind -- will be addressed. Who handles copyright clearance at your academic institution? 

For more information on this program visit:
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm 
To sign up for the program visit: 
http://www.opal-online.org/progslis.htm

March 23 (10-11:30 am)
Library Transformation: Making it Happen (College of DuPage)

Richard M. Dougherty of Dougherty and Associates welcomes Leslie Burger, Director of the Princeton Public Library in Princeton, New Jersey. As President of ALA, she is well-versed in library issues in an era of change.  They will be joined by noted librarians to discuss library transformation, not as an abstraction or buzz word, but as something real with hard, practical things necessary to make it happen.  They will spell out what needs to happen in facilities, budgets staffing management and leadership to make transformation a reality. This teleconference is 90 minutes in length--Noon to 1:30 p.m. 
Eastern Time. 

For more information on this program visit:
http://bcr.org/training/teleconferences/index.html
Sign up for the program at: 
http://bcr.org/training/teleconferences/register.html

March 29 (10:30-11:30 am)
Rural Library Sustainability (WebJunction Staff)

Social Software and the Rural Library: Blogs, Wikis, IM, and more! How are these tools being used in libraries? What is the potential? What might the future hold? Moderated by Brenda Hough, Technology Coordinator, Northeast Kansas Library System (NEKLS). 

For more information on this program visit:
http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=13496 
For instructions on viewing the program visit:
http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=13377 

Let me know if you have any questions about these programs.

Jamie

Jamie Markus jmarku at state.wy.us 
Continuing Education Coordinator
Wyoming State Library
2301 Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82002
(307) 777-5914

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