The following Connecticut State Library CE workshops have been scheduled for June 2012. To register access the Connecticut Library Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp Excel 2010 Pt.1 & Pt.2 - June 13th (Part 1) & 27th (Part 2) Bristol Public LibraryThis series of two full-day classes will bring you from novice to advanced professional. Participants are expected to attend both sessions.Topics include: Part 1: June 13thEntering numbers and text into cellsCreating simple formulasUsing functionsUsing the fill handleFormatting sheets for printing Part 2: June 27thCreating advanced functionsNaming cells and rangesDeveloping formulas using named cells and rangesUsing 3-D functions to calculate across worksheetsDefining absolute and relative referencesCreating elapsed time/day formulas Tech Tools Update – June 19th (Willimantic LSC)
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!!
Connecting with & Serving your Digital Community - June 21st (Bristol PL)Your library has a web site and most likely a Facebook page and maybe you're using Twitter to connect with your community as well. But what else could you be doing with these tools, and others, to better connect with and meet the needs of your online community? Are there new tools that you might want to test out? Are you tracking the use of the services you're already using? Are there other ways to make your library's services and resources more visible beyond the library website by collaborating with community partners? What tools can you use to easily share information with your community? During this workshop we'll look at all these topics and more. Come prepared to share your own experiences, ask questions, explore and have fun! ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES June 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 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 PresentationCustomer Service Fundamentals: Building RapportDealing with Angry PatronsPlanning Storytimes for ChildrenReaders Advisory ServicesIntroduction to Cataloging for Non-CatalogersBasic Web ReferenceKeeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your LibraryWeb 2.0 FundamentalsPlanning Story Times for ChildrenWeeding: It's Not an Option Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
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