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 Library – 3 seats available
This 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 13th
Entering numbers and text into cells
Creating simple formulas
Using functions
Using the fill handle
Formatting sheets for printing
Part 2: June 27th
Creating advanced functions
Naming cells and ranges
Developing formulas using named cells and ranges
Using 3-D functions to calculate across worksheets
Defining absolute and relative references
Creating elapsed time/day formulas
HTML Bootcamp - June 7th (MLSC) – 3 seats available
If you've recently been 'volunteered' to manage your library's web site, this day-long workshop is for you. In this course, we will investigate how HTML and browsers interact. We will create basic web pages from scratch, including such elements as images, tables, lists and anchors. We will also discuss page style, with a brief introduction to Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).
Prerequisite: This is an introductory workshop. No prior knowledge of HTML is require.
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!
Tech Tools Update - June 19th (WLSC)
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!!
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 (Captivate, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator etc.)
Basic Computer Support
Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation
Dealing with Angry Patrons
Essentials of Budgeting for Non-financial Professionals
Identifying Your Customers’ Expectations
Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers
Readers Advisory Services
Keeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Library
Marketing Essentials: Introduction to Marketing
Operating Systems (Linux, Mac OS X, Windows 7, etc.)
Planning Story Times for Children
Working With Difficult People
Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
Email: Kris.Abery@ct.gov
Tele: 860 704 2206
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