Please excuse the cross posting
The following CE workshops have been scheduled for July 2012. To register access the Connecticut State Library Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Intermediate WordPress – July 11th (MLSC)
In the basic "WordPress as a Content Management System" workshop you learned how to create Pages to display static content, use Posts to create a news page, select themes to make your site look great and
use widgets to create a sidebar of content for your library site.
In this session you'll learn much more about managing your own
installation of WordPress and customizing your library's WordPress
based web site.
Topics will include:
Tips on keeping your site secure and well maintained.
Using the file editor to make minor edits to theme files.
Customizing CSS to make simple changes to site.
Great plugins that add great features to WordPress.
New WordPress features including the Custom Menus options.
Finding & installing themes and plugins
How to work with Child Themes
Tech Tools Update – July 12th (MLSC)
Need a chance to catch up with the ever-changing stream of new (and not so news) tech tools? There's always something new that sounds interesting, fun and maybe even useful! But sometimes it's hard to find time to test them out and figure out what to do with them.
During this workshop we'll look at social media services that can help you connect with your community, as well as productivity tools that can help you during your workday. You'll have a chance to explore lots of tools (new and old!) and share ideas with your colleagues. You'll come away with some new tips and tricks in your tool-kit and and decide which tools are right for you, your library, your community. Topics covered will include: Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other electronic elements (QR codes, cloud computing, etc.) No question is too silly, bring them all!!
Beyond the Bullet Point: Better Presentations! – July 13th (MLSC)
In this workshop, you will learn how to present information that does not rely on bullet points and the usual ho-hum presentation formats.
You will learn ways to effectively engage your audience, discover low-cost and free resources for graphics to help you deliver your message, examine alternative presentation tools, gain an overview of tools to create powerful data visualizations, and select appropriate tools to make your next presentation more effective.
Accidental Public Relations Manager- or “Help! - I Have To Promote My Library – July 16th (Pt.1) AND July 23rd (Pt.2) (WLSC)
Are you suddenly responsible for promoting your library’s programs or services? Perplexed about how to get coverage in the local press? Can’t see to get the word out at the right time and in the right place?
Note: You are expected to attend both sessions of the workshop.
Jennifer Keohane will share tips, how-to’s, and do’s & don’ts to help you get not only get the word out but to also get the message to the right people. She’ll show you how to create a system to effectively maximize your time in promoting your library’s programs and services.
You’ll learn:
*What is marketing and pr (public relations)
*How to find pr opportunities in your library
*How to create a marketing strategy and promotion plan
*The do’s & don’t of writing press releases
*The role of social media in library pr
*How & where to focus your pr efforts
*How to evaluate your efforts
Retouching Pictures with Adobe Photoshop CS5 – July 19th (Darien PL)
This hands-on training session will explore many features of this powerful digital picture-retouching program. These retouched pictures can then be used on your web pages or in your print advertising. We will be using Adobe Photoshop version CS5
Topics will include:
Sharpening areas of a photograph.
Blurring sections.
Adding text effects.
Applying filters to change the impact of a photograph.
Re-coloring sections.
Changing background patterns.
Combining pictures.
Feathering edges.
Working with layers
Understanding the history palette
ONLINE LEARING OPPORTUNITIES:
June & July OCLC/WebJunction Webinars:
OCLC: Best Kept Secret: Marketing the Small & Rural Library - June 7th (Online)
Is your small or rural library the community's best kept secret? Libraries are not known for "tooting their own horns" so valuable services and resources go unnoticed. Join us for a webinar, hosted by WebJunction in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, to learn about marketing and branding and what it means to the 21st century small and rural library. Michelle and Melinda will talk about ways to build mutually beneficial business partnerships that result in free media advertising as well as sponsorship for events and services. These marketing techniques are guaranteed to lead to long term development opportunities as well as sustainability. For additional details and registration information visit: http://bit.ly/JwfFxd
OCLC: "That's Not What I Said!": Foundations of Interpersonal Communication - June 19th (Online)
Our personalities affect how we view and relate to the world. Each of us have different learning and communication styles, fears, insecurities and defense mechanisms. This presentation will provide you with the tools to recognize your own and others' differences and become more aware of how they affect your relationships with customers and co-workers. For additional details and registration information visit: http://bit.ly/JeOSWS
OCLC: Grant Writing for Libraries Serving Children – July 11th (Online)
Grant funding is one way to find resources to support innovative programming and services for children. In this webinar, the presenters share advice about finding, writing, and submitting grant opportunities. Information will also be shared about specific grants that focus on diversity, literacy and libraries and are relevant for school and public libraries. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to ask questions and share related experiences. This webinar is presented in collaboration with the Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University and made possible through the LUCY (Librarianship Upgrades for Children and Youth) grant from IMLS. For additional details and registration information visit: http://bit.ly/J8t2HA
WEBJUNCTION CONNECTICUT
If you are unable to attend a workshop visit WebJunction Connecticut @ http://www.webjunction.org/partners/connecticut.html
To Preview the Course Catalog: https://oclc.plateau.com/plateau/user/site/browseCatalog.do OR Request Course Access visit: https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/request-access/
Free online courses for Connecticut library staff through the WebJunction Connecticut website. The course list includes, but is not limited to:
Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, etc.)
Adobe Applications (InDesign, Acrobat, Captivate, etc.)
Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation
Basic Web Reference
Customer Service Fundamentals: Building Rapport
Dealing with Angry Patrons
Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers
Keeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Library
Leadership Essentials
Marketing Essentials
Planning Story Times for Children
Readers Advisory Services
Weeding: It's Not an Option
You Can Do It: A Recipe for Designing Web-based Instruction
Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
Email: Kris.Abery@ct.gov
Tele: 860 704 2206
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