[WLA-All] Library Continuing Education Events for May

Thu May 1 15:36:50 EDT 2008

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

TITLES OF MAY PROGRAMS:
Online Marketing for Libraries
Tools of Engagement: Attracting and Engaging Library Users
A Casual Conversation with Jenny Levine
Innovative Health Information Program for Spanish Speakers
Professional Development:  Making the Most of Upcoming Conference
Opportunities
Library Database of the Month: Novelist 
Technology Training and Competencies for Libraries
Library Database of the Month: New Britannica Resources
Trends in e-learning: What does it mean for libraries?
Library Blogs & RSS Readers
Introduction to Shaping Outcomes 

PROGRAM ABSTRACTS & LOGIN INFORMATION:
May 8 (12-1:30 pm)
Online Marketing for Libraries (OPAL)

Join Sarah Houghton-Jan, the Librarian in Black blogger, in exploring
how libraries can market their collections and services online. In the
Web 2.0 environment, libray staff need to think about outreach
differently. Users spend more time online in both solitary and social
endeavors. This session will cover how to find potential users online
and reach out to them with the services and resources they need.
Attendees will go away with a lengthy checklist of ideas to take back to
their libraries to successfully create an ongoing online marketing plan.

For more information, visit:
http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm 
To attend this program, go to
http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4
on the day of the program.

May 9 (10-11:30 am)
Tools of Engagement: Attracting and Engaging Library Users (College of
DuPage)

What are the most creative libraries doing to engage current and
potential users of the library? Join us as we explore great new ideas
for reaching and engaging users and look at some results of users*
involvement in shaping library services, programs, and spaces. This
program will go beyond PR, to involving our various communities of users
in shaping the libraries of the future. 

For more information, visit:
http://www.bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/index.html 
Register for the program at:
http://www.bcr.org/training/partners/teleconferences/registration.html

May 9 (12-1 pm)
A Casual Conversation with Jenny Levine  (OPAL)

Jenny is the Internet Development Specialist and Strategy Guide at the
American Library Association. She works jointly in the Information
Technology & Telecommunications Services unit and the Publishing unit.
She also writes the very popular blog, The Shifted Librarian. 

For more information, visit:
http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm 
To attend this program, go to
http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4 
on the day of the program.

May 13 (11-noon)
Innovative Health Information Program for Spanish Speakers (WebJunction
- Spanish Language Outreach)

Learn about several innovative programs designed to increase access to
health information for Spanish speakers and increase community health.
Guest speakers include: Susan Dalmas, manager of Queens Library/ Adult
Learner Program; Kathel Dunn, Associate Director of the National Network
of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region; and Loida Garcia-Febo,
Assistant Coordinator, Special Services, Queens Library.

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.

May 14 (12-1 pm)
Professional Development:  Making the Most of Upcoming Conference
Opportunities (WebJunction - Rural Webinars)

Whether you have the privilege of attending one of the upcoming
conferences (ARSL Fall Conference or ALA Annual), or you're just looking
for a way to grow professionally through virtual conferences, this
session is designed to help you leverage the opportunities that are out
there.  A variety of speakers will address the following topics: How to
make the most out of attendance at any conference, What is virtual
conferencing and will it work for you, What does ARSL have in store for
its Fall Conference and why you should plan on attending. 

For more information, visit:
http://webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=13496
To attend this program, go to
http://webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=13377 on the day of the
program.

May 14 (3:30-4:15 pm)
Library Database of the Month: Novelist (Wyoming State Library)

Join Chris Van Burgh to learn about how Novelist has changed and the
enhancements to come!  It is also a good time to look at all the
information and resources you can find there for book groups and book
discussions, curriculum standards, summer reading, and more.

To attend the session, go to
http://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.   

May 15 (11-11:45 am)
Library Database of the Month: Novelist (Wyoming State Library)

Join Chris Van Burgh to learn about how Novelist has changed and the
enhancements to come!  It is also a good time to look at all the
information and resources you can find there for book groups and book
discussions, curriculum standards, summer reading, and more.

To attend the session, go to
http://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.   

May 15 (2-3:30 pm)
Technology Training and Competencies for Libraries (OPAL)

Join Sarah Houghton-Jan, the Librarian in Black blogger, in exploring
how libraries can provide tech training for staff. Every library on the
planet struggles with technology training for staff. In this session,
learn how to create a set of useful technology competencies, catered to
your individual library and its technologies. Also learn how to use
these competencies, and the staff's assessments, to build a
self-sustaining staff technology training program. You will hear about
the purpose and benefits of competencies and technology training, get a
review of the process of creating competencies lists, and the
implementation process, including assessment

For more information, visit:
http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm 
To attend this program, go to
http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4 
on the day of the program.

May 20 (11-11:45 am AND 3:30-4:15 pm)
Library Database of the Month: New Britannica Resources (Wyoming State
Library)

Join Chris Van Burgh to tour two new Britannica resources:  Britannica
Online - Public Library Edition, and Britannica Online - School Edition.
 We will also do a quick update of the great features on Britannica
Online - Academic Edition.

To attend the 11 am session, go to
http://www.yugma.com/app/loading.php?user=&collsession=212249630&role=4
on the day of the program.  

To attend the 3:30 pm session, go to
http://www.yugma.com/app/loading.php?user=&collsession=212294119&role=4
on the day of the program.

The audio portion of both webinars will be presented through
LeaderPhone.  Dial 1-877-278-8686 and enter the PIN
079919 to join.   

May 21 (9-10 am)
Trends in e-learning: What does it mean for libraries?  (Sirsi Dynix
Institute)

While in some sectors e-learning may seem "old hat", the world of
e-learning continues to change at a rapid pace. With newer technologies
such as mobile devices, technologies such as Second Life, litigation in
the e-learning vendor arena, and evolving standards, e-learning remains
a dynamic area that we have to keep our eye on. And while many libraries
have fully developed e-learning environments, many are just getting
beginning to explore the possibilities. This workshop will focus on
issues related to how availability and interoperability are changing the
way e-learning is being delivered as well how developments in open
source and open access as well as social networking are changing the way
e-learning occurs. 

For more information, visit:
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=102
Register for this program at:
http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/register.php

May 28 (3:30-4:15 pm)
Library Blogs & RSS Readers (Wyoming State Library)

Join Jamie Markus of the Wyoming State Library to learn how you can use
RSS Readers to follow your favorite library blogs.  Jamie will also talk
about some of the best library blogs for school, academic, and public
library staff members.  Be prepared to share the name and address of
your favorite blog.

To attend the session, go to
http://www.yugma.com/app/loading.php?user=&collsession=205919330&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.   

May 29 (11-11:45 am)
Library Blogs & RSS Readers (Wyoming State Library)

Join Jamie Markus of the Wyoming State Library to learn how you can use
RSS Readers to follow your favorite library blogs.  Jamie will also talk
about some of the best library blogs for school, academic, and public
library staff members.  Be prepared to share the name and address of
your favorite blog.

To attend the session, go to
http://www.yugma.com/app/loading.php?user=&collsession=209312333&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.   

May 29 (2-3 pm)
Introduction to Shaping Outcomes (WebJunction - Learning Webinar)

Join presenter Rachel Applegate as she introduces the online course,
'Shaping Outcomes,' which teaches the principles of an 'outcomes-based
planning and evaluation' (OBPE). The course was developed to help LSTA
and IMLS grant applicants create stronger grant proposals-and stronger
programs. Registration for this webinar is optional. 

For more information, visit:
http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
To attend this program, go to
http://www.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=18001 on the day of
the
program.

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