The Introduction to Libguides class will be held on Friday, July 25 (not Saturday, 7/26) – sorry for the confusion!
-Julie
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Subject: [iCONN] Great programs happening in July!
Hello from the State Library!
Please join us for these great workshops coming up in July:
Developing Maker Projects for Teens 7/8 in Middletown
Come join Jaina Lewis and learn how to develop cool maker projects for teens! We’ll cover simple LED Projects, Stop-Motion Animation, and invention kit MaKey, which allows users to create electronic touchpads out of everyday materials.
Introduction to Google Apps 7/14 in Middletown
Google is way more than a search engine…and way more than just email! Google Apps includes Drive, Calendar, Maps, Play, and more! Did you know you can conduct surveys with Google Forms? Create events and invitations with Google+? In this 3 hour, hands-on workshop, Jennifer Doyon will show you many things Google Apps has to offer.
The Accidental Copy-Cataloger 7/22 (morning) in Middletown
Cataloging Consultant Dodie Gaudet explains the bibliographic record and helps you decide whether or not to attach your holdings to what you’ve found. This workshop is appropriate for copy catalogers, new catalogers and anyone wanting a review of current cataloging rules (AACR2 and RDA). The workshop is not intended to address practices of any specific library system or network.
The Accidental Cataloger looks at MARC 7/22 (afternoon) in Middletown
Cataloging Consultant Dodie Gaudet presents a brief but comprehensive review of MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging) codes, answers these questions and also discusses how these strange terms have implications for a library’s online catalog. Audience: Copy catalogers, new catalogers, reference librarians and anyone wanting a review of MARC21 codes.
Gadgets in the Library - Part 1 of 2 (ALA webinar) 7/23 at the Durham Public Library
Gadgets in the Library - Part 2 of 2 (ALA webinar) 7/24 at the Durham Public Library
From the iPad to eReaders, gadgets are everywhere. As these personal electronic devices become ubiquitous in everyday life, it’s essential that libraries are fluent in their language. Whether your library wants to use these items in its services or purchase them to lend out to patrons, this two-part webinar will provide the foundation for bringing your library into the future through gadgets.
Audiobooks for Youth 7/25 in Middletown
Learn everything you need to know about audiobooks for youth in this full day workshop. Participants will learn about the educational merits of audiobook use, hear samples of notable audiobooks, and receive comprehensive information about audio formats, vendors, and publishers. Bring a tablet or smartphone and your hometown library card and practice downloading digital audio content to different devices.
Introduction to Libguides 7/26 in Middletown
Libguides are an effective online tool for organizing and promoting your libraries resources and services. In this workshop, you will have access to a free trial of Libguides (version 1), and will leave with your own online library guide. The instruction will take you through the administrative side of Libguides and allow you to learn how to create pages, add documents and widgets, display books that link to your catalog, view page statistics, and much more.
RDA for Music: Scores (Music Library Association webinar) 7/31 in Middletown
In this webinar, Nancy Lorimer and Kevin Kishimoto will teach you the basics of cataloging music scores using RDA: Resource Description and Access, the new global cataloging standard and successor to AACR2. This workshop will be invaluable for anyone who catalogs music scores.
Click on any title for more information or to register.
To view the full Continuing Education Events Calendar click here: evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
Hope to see you soon!
Julie
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
Events Calendar: evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp
