[WLA-All] Library Continuing Education Events for December

[Jamie Markus]

OPAL, SirsiDynix Institute, WebJunction, and the Wyoming State Library
will be webcasting the following FREE programs during December: (these
programs and others are listed on the Wyoming Libraries Planning
Calendar: (http://will.state.wy.us/ldo/planningcalendar.html)



December 4 (9 - 10 am)
You're An Expert In Library Operations And You're Ready For Your Next
Career Move - Is Your Resume? (SirsiDynix Institute)

Constructing an engaging and compelling resume that has a potential
employer thinking *I need this one on my team!* could be among the
most difficult tasks we face in the area of career planning.  But there
is help.  Ulla shares the key insights from her many years of assisting
others create strong and visually appealing resumes that will do more
than simply get you a job similar to the one you have.  Starting with
the premise that we are each the worst possible choice for creating our
own resume * we are too modest, take some things for granted, etc *
she takes us through her *10 tips* for resumes and cover letters
that leave a solid professional impression.  Have a copy of your own
handy as you listen! 

For more information visit:
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=96
To sign up for this program visit:
https://events.livemeeting.com/961/7255/reg.aspx



December 5 (12-1 pm)
Start You Up! The Personal Learning Experience for Library Staff and
other Busy Professionals  (WebJunction - Learning Webinars)

The new term "Personal Learning Experience" refers to a concept of
highly individualized, non-structured e-learning built by the user to
meet his or her own needs. Also known as a "PLE," it can be a mix of
educational computer software or applications, Internet pages, Web 2.0
tools and creativity. During this webinar, we will look at the most
popular start pages like iGoogle, Netvibes and Pageflakes, and show you
how to create your own private, educational website about almost any
topic you choose! 

For more information visit:
http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=15543
To attend this program, go to
http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=18001 on the day of the
program.



December 7 (12-1 pm)
A Casual Conversation with Meredith Farkas (OPAL)

Meredith Farkas is the Distance Learning Librarian at Norwich
University in Vermont. She also blogs at Information Wants to Be Free.
Her book, Social Software in Libraries, was published by Information
Today earlier in 2007. She also writes a column for American Libraries,
was one of the organizers of the online course, Five Weeks to a Social
Library, as is known by some as the Library Queen of Wikis. 

For more information visit: http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm
To attend this program, go to
http://67.19.90.10/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4 on the day
of the program.



December 11 (9 - 10 am)
Guide to Roving: An Essential Service for Library 2.0 (SirsiDynix
Institute)

Across North America, and around the world, Libraries are working to
implement Roving Reference as a practical way to both improve service to
their existing customers, and to attract and convert new ones into loyal
patrons. Both Public and Academic Libraries are encouraging their staff
to step out from behind their desks and reach out to their "hidden
customers" - the 50 % or more - those thousands of customers - who are
reluctant to approach staff at the Reference desk and so remain
un-served. 

For more information visit:
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=97
To sign up for this program visit:
https://events.livemeeting.com/961/7256/reg.aspx



December 11 (11-12 pm)
Funding for Programs and Services to the Latino Community  (WebJunction
- Spanish Language Outreach)

So you have a great program or service you want to implement that will
serve the Latino community, but how do you fund it?  Authors Camila
Alire and Jacqueline Ayala will present ideas and tips on how to find
funding for programs and services to the Latino community.  Registration
is optional, but if you choose to register AND attend the webinar, you
will be entered to win one of two copies we are giving away of their new
book Serving Latino Communities:A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians. 

For more information visit:
http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=15431 
To attend this program, go to
http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=14184 on the day of the
program.



December 13 (3:30-4:15 pm)
Library Databases of the Month: World History Databases (Wyoming State
Library)

Join Chris Van Burgh to learn about the World History databases
available through GoWYLD.net and your local libraries.   

To attend the session, go to
https://www.yugma.com/app/loading.php?user=&collsession=130618428&role=4
on the day of the program.  The audio portion of the webinar will be
presented through LeaderPhone.  Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN
079919 to join.   



December 14 (11-11:45 am)
Library Databases of the Month: World History Databases (Wyoming State
Library)

Join Chris Van Burgh to learn about the World History databases
available through GoWYLD.net and your local libraries.   

To attend the session, go to
https://www.yugma.com/app/loading.php?user=&collsession=133437854&role=4
 on the day of the program.  The audio portion of the webinar will be
presented through LeaderPhone.  Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN
079919 to join.   



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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