[WLA-All] Correction: Library Continuing Education Events for March

Wed Feb 28 12:47:05 EST 2007

Sorry everyone - it turns out that the BCR webinar, RDA: The Next
Generation of AACR  (Linda Gonzalez, BCR), is actually scheduled for
March 16 (not March 9).   

However, I did find another FREE program for you to consider
attending:

March 21 (9:30 - 10:30 am)
Using Web 2.0 Tools in Your Library 

You*ve seen the headlines. You*ve read the articles. Web 2.0 is
everywhere. This second generation of Internet applications (such as
blogs, wikis, and social networking) is fascinating, exciting, and
accessible, but knowing where and how to start using them in your
library can be daunting. This webinar will introduce you to the world of
online tools available--tools that make it easier than ever to share
information, promote your programs, and mobilize support. We'll start
with the basics, and through visuals and real-time demos, you'll learn
the skills to bring your library marketing into the next generation.
This seminar is ideal for both beginners and those who would like to
expand their knowledge base on the subject. All are welcome and no prior
experience is required.

Register for this program by sending an email to aramos at lff.org. 
Please include your full name, library or organization, phone number,
and address. 
More information about the workshop might be available at:
http://www.lff.org/

Sorry for the confusion!

Jamie 

>>> "Jamie Markus" <JMARKU at state.wy.us> 2/27/2007 10:02:14 am >>>
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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