Last chance to take a workshop with our super instructor Diane McKeever before she retires to sunny Florida. Register today for Word 2010 on Jan. 9th and Using PowerPoint 2010 in Library Presentations on Jan. 15th at the Middletown Library Service Center. Click the links below or access the Continuing Education Calendar @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
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
Register @ http://tinyurl.com/CTWord2010
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
Register @ http://tinyurl.com/CTPowerPt2010
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 kick start 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.
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 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
OpenOffice
Web Development Fundamentals
Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
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Hartford, CT 06106
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