The following workshops and webinars have been scheduled for January 2013. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.aspOlder Adults LSTA Grant Writing Workshop – Thurs., Jan. 3rd (Willimantic LSC)
The Division of Library Development offers directed programming for Older Adults grants which will provide up to $5,000 to libraries to provide or enhance library programs, services, materials and collections* to older adults who have difficulty accessing traditional library services or extend lifelong learning programs to older adults. Attending one informational grant-writing session is required in order for a library to submit an application.
Word 2010 – Wed., Jan. 9th (Middletown LSC)
Devote a day to mastering the topic in this workshop and multiply the efficiency with which you can work in Word 2010. Learn how to do mail merges the easy way. Eliminate inconsistent tabs and indents, create and format tables with ease, and discover great tips on applying attractive customized formats. In addition workshop participants will explore how to change the tools on tool bars, and work with graphical objects in their document.
Topics will include:
Mail merge made easy
Copying information between documents
Creating and using styles
Indents, tabs, and tables
Customized bullets and special characters
Tailoring the toolbar to suit you
Managing graphics within a document
Using PowerPoint 2010 in Library Presentations – Tues., Jan. 15th (Middletown LSC)
Would you like to improve your ability to get your message across to other people? PowerPoint presentations are an exciting way to communicate your message to an audience. You can master most aspects of PowerPoint in this day-long workshop. You can learn how to create a simple and colorful presentation for use with the public or your colleagues. Each participant will have time to work on his/her own presentation.
At this workshop you will:
Learn the basics of PowerPoint 2010
Understand the different views within PowerPoint
Create organization charts and Excel type graphs
Import colorful templates
Create speakers note pages
Add transitions and builds to your presentation
Animate text and graphics
Every Child Ready to Read Grant Writing Workshop – Fri., Jan. 18th (Willimantic LSC)
The Division of Library Development offers directed grants that provide $3,000 (with 25% match requirement) to aid libraries in projects that introduce and/or extend the use of the Every Child Ready to Read,(ECRR) program developed by the American Library Association’s Association of Library Service to Children. Attending one informational grant-writing session is required in order for a library to submit an application.
Older Adults LSTA Grant Writing Workshop – Tues., Jan. 22nd (Middletown LSC)
The Division of Library Development offers directed programming for Older Adults grants which will provide up to $5,000 to libraries to provide or enhance library programs, services, materials and collections to older adults who have difficulty accessing traditional library services or extend lifelong learning programs to older adults. Attending one informational grant-writing session is required in order for a library to submit an application.
Basic PC Maintenance – Wed., Jan. 23rd (Willimantic LSC)
Is your PC running slower? Have you ever defragged a drive? How do you protect your computer from Trojans and spyware? Learn some simple tips to keep your PC running longer and faster in this hands-on class.
Your Library, Your Town: Data You Need To Know – Tues., Jan. 29th (Middletown LSC)
This half-day workshop is an overview of census, and federal and state agency data available to librarians and media specialists interested in planning programs for their community, and answering reference questions about their communities. In this hands-on workshop we will learn how to access community data to better serve our library patrons. Looking at this data can help us learn the answers to these questions and others:
How many cars drive past your library each day?
How many students in your area are not fluent in English?
Is your town mill rate changing
Any black bear sitings in your area?
What were your towns election results for the last municipal elections?
Any hazardous waste sites in your town?
Our workshop leader will be Nancy Peluso, Federal Documents Librarian at the Connecticut State Library. She is an experienced reference librarian and conducts hands-on workshops on federal and state agency websites, as well as navigating census.gov, for librarians across the state.
January OCLC/Webjunction Webinars:
The Impact of an Ice Cream Sundae – Jan. 15th @ 2 pm EST
What does an ice cream sundae have to do with library partnerships? Let’s pretend that your community organizations (school, academic, public and special libraries, and other local organizations) are your favorite kind of ice cream. Now let’s ladle your favorite toppings over the ice cream to represent the organizations’ resources, programs, personnel and funding. How can the ice cream “mix” with the toppings to be the most luscious dessert possible for the most people? When community organizations collaborate to share their resources with one another, they make the biggest possible impact on the most lives. Learn easy, understandable and powerful strategies that will give you renewed energy to create bold and imaginative collaborations among all types of community organizations.
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/The_Impact_of_an_Ice_Cream_Sundae.html
Creating a Culture of Innovation in your Library and Community – Jan. 23rd @ 1 pm EST
We hear about libraries that are leaders in innovation, implementing ideas that keep the library growing and vital. Perhaps you have watched from the sidelines and wished you could kickstart some innovation at your library, but you’re not sure where to start. Come to this webinar for an active and lively discussion on how to find innovative ideas, how to connect with the people to help make them happen, and how to get buy-in and support for your ideas. There is a lot to be learned from other libraries’ examples and experiences.
Early Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Creating_a_Culture_of_Innovation.html
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 PrintersAccompanying the Young Reader: Helping the Reader Choose Appropriate Books (LibraryU)Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a PresentationCustomer Service Fundamentals: Building RapportDeveloping Motivating Messages (LibraryU)Google(tm) AppsJavaScript Language BasicsKeeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your LibraryMarketing EssentialsMerchandising That WorksOpenOfficeReaders Advisory ServicesWeb Development Fundamentals