The following workshops and webinars have been scheduled for December 13^th and 21^st 2012. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Redesigning Library Flyers in Publisher 2010 – Thurs., Dec. 13th (MLSC)

Do your flyers have the impact you want? This course combines a discussion on flyer design as well as, a hands on approach to redoing flyers. We'll be talking about what makes an effective flyer while critiquing your samples and samples of your fellow students. We'll then go to the computers to do "makeovers' with our knew found knowledge. A working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher is required for this class. Please bring samples of your work and an open mind.

Topics include:

*Identifying the elements of good flyer design

*Determining what makes some flyers work better than others

*Seeing the effect of color and fonts on flyers

*Opening your eyes to the flyer world around you

*Using your own good judgment to redo sample flyers

Register @ http://bit.ly/XdPe9t

Punching Up YA Outreach with Technology  - Fri., Dec. 21st (MLSC)

This workshop will explore free, simple tools that librarians can use to connect teens with school and public libraries. These will include social media like Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, and Pinterest; texting and group-email tools; and online YA groups that will more deeply engage teens in library activities. Attendees will receive practical advice for selecting the best tools and tips on implementing them.

Registers @ http://bit.ly/XdPe9t

ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: WEBJUNCTION CONNECTICUT

If you are unable to attend a workshop visit  WebJunction Connecticut to find over 350 online courses 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:

A+ Essentials 2009: Troubleshooting Computers and Printers

Accompanying the Young Reader: Helping the Reader Choose Appropriate Books (LibraryU)

Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation

Customer Service Fundamentals: Building Rapport

Developing Motivating Messages (LibraryU)

Google(tm) Apps

JavaScript Language Basics

Keeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Library

Marketing Essentials

Merchandising That Works

Planning Story Times for Children

Readers Advisory Services

Web Development Fundamentals

Kris Abery

Continuing Education Coordinator

Connecticut State Library

231 Capitol Avenue

Hartford, CT 06106

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Fax: 704.2228

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