The following Continuing Education workshops have been scheduled for March 2013. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Intermediate Excel 2010 – Mon., Mar. 11th (MLSC)
If you are already familiar with the basics of Microsoft Excel, such as entering text into cells, formatting font colors and sizes, and saving your document, it may be time to move onto the more advanced features of this powerful spreadsheet software.
In this workshop, we will elevate your documents to include features such as:
Creating simple formulas
Using functions
Using the fill handle
Formatting sheets for printing
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
Prerequisite: You must already be familiar with adding and editing data in Excel or have taken Introduction to Excel.
Assertiveness Training: Getting Your Point Across (Nicely) – Wed., Mar. 13th (S. Windsor PL)
Sponsored by the Connecticut State Library the CLA Customer Service Committee
The program is designed for all professionals who want to gain skills dealing more cooperatively and constructively with bosses, co-workers, friends and family members. Understand the differences between assertive, aggressive, passive, and passive aggressive behaviors. Learn how to communicate what's on your mind in a positive, proactive way; that gets results. Discover underlying messages you are unknowingly conveying with your body language, voice, and word chose choice. Learn strategies to increase your comfort level and gain more confidence in your day to day communications. There will be activities and role playing opportunities to reinforce and support your skills
MARCH OCLC/WEBJUNCTION WORKSHOPS
OCLC: Worth a Thousand Words: Library Snapshot Day – Mar. 13th (Online)
A webinar exploring ways to use Library Snapshot Day to grow an image collection that can be used to build community awareness and to demonstrate the impact and reach of your library's services. By capturing photos of all that happens in a single day at your library, you can tell a powerful story about the importance of your library to the community. Libraries of all types and sizes have used Library Snapshot Day build community awareness and to demonstrate the impact and reach of library services. Panelists from Ohio Snapshot Day will share their templates and tips for successful planning and implementation, and will explore other ways images can be used to tell your library’s story. Learn how you can take a vivid snapshot of your library, whether it’s on your own, with others in your state or region, or in conjunction with National Library Week in April. For additional details and registration information visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Worth_a_Thousand_Words_Library_Snapshot_Day.html
OCLC: Signature Events for Small Libraries – Mar. 19th (Online)
A webinar exploring signature fundraising events that help libraries raise funds and create friends. From "chocolate in the stacks" tastings to 5K runs to off-site literary dinner parties, small libraries are getting creative in offering signature events that raise funds and create friends. This webinar will be a "show and tell" of library fundraisers, with quick tips on how to get started in your community.
This webinar, hosted by WebJunction in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, is an encore presentation of one of the most highly-rated sessions at the ARSL conference. For additional details and registration information visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Signature_Events_for_Small_Libraries.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
Readers Advisory Services
Web Development Fundamentals
Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
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