Beyond Powerpoint -- Creating Dynamic Presentations
Date: 3/27/2014
Start Time: 9:00 AM
End Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab
Description:
For years PowerPoint has been the go-to software for creating slide shows. Times have changed though, as well as the tools available for making dynamic presentations. In this workshop led by Rita Gavelis, we will explore software options beyond PowerPoint, including free software, slideshow apps for tablets and smartphones, as well as web-based services.
Refresh Your reQuest ILL Skills
Date: 3/27/2014
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Bethel Public Library
Description: Are you getting the most from reQuest ILL? Do you have a hunch that there are some features of reQuest ILL that you could be using, but aren't? Do you have any questions about how the ILL system works? Attend this session to refresh your skills and expand your reQuest ILL knowledge. Steve Cauffman will review the reQuest ILL system, particularly the Participant Record and the Lending Policy. You will be able to adjust your library's reQuest ILL settings during the session.
Sharing with Social Media
Date: 3/27/2014
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab
Description: In this workshop presented by Rita Gavelis, we will explore the features of social media services Pinterest, Tumblr, Mashable, and StumbleUpon. We will also discuss its differences from other similar social media sites and how they can be used to promote your library’s services.
Teach it Yourself: How to teach technology to your patrons
Date: 3/31/2014
Start Time: 1:00 PM
End Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Middletown Library Service Center Meeting Room
Description: In this workshop, technology teacher extraordinaire Adam Delaura will teach you how to be the teacher. You will learn new skills that will empower you to host your own training sessions for your patrons.
Kind regards,
Julie Styles, MLIS
Professional Development Coordinator
CT State Library | Division of Library Development
786 South Main Street, Middletown, CT 06457
860.704.2206
julie.styles@ct.gov
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