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There are seats available in the following July CE workshops. To register access the Connecticut State Library Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
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
Outlook - It's more than Email! – July 25th (MLSC)
If you think that Outlook is only an email program this class is for you. We'll start with the email features of the program and then explore the Calendar, Contacts, Journal and To Do Lists. You'll become the power user in your library.
At this workshop you will:
•Add options to your email, including voting buttons
•Organizing your mail with folders
•Define auto signatures
•Look at rules for managing spam
•Create meetings and extend electronic invitations
•Define contacts and groups
•Use To Dos and share them with others
•Track entries in the Journal
ONLINE LEARING OPPORTUNITIES:
June & July OCLC/WebJunction Webinars:
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<http://education.odu.edu/eci/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
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Tele: 860.704.2206
Fax: 704.2228
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