Hi everyone,
NEW! Starting March 1 we will be using a
new Continuing Education Calendar for registrations.
All of our February workshops are posted on the new calendar as well – go ahead and check it out!
The new calendar URL is
http://cslib.libcal.com/. Be sure to change your bookmarks!
Here are the workshops and webinars scheduled for February.
Click on any workshop title below for more information and to register.
Friday, February 5
1:00
PM-Summer Reading Lab Day
Need help configuring your Summer Reader/Wandoo Reader programs? Sign up for this 3 hour program and get your questions answered while you work.
Tuesday, February 9
2:00 PM-OneClickdigital -- New and Improved!
Eric Hansen will demonstrate the new web interface and the iOS and Android apps.
Wednesday, February 10
2:30 PM-Group Viewing: 20 Subjects in 90 Minutes: Themed Programs for Adults (ALA Webinar)
In this webinar, library services and vintage cooking enthusiast Amy Alessio, will introduce you to 20 themes that you can use, including three or more program
ideas per theme. (Note: This webinar must be viewed at the Middletown Library Service Center.)
Thursday, February 19
Whether you love books and tolerate the Internet or vice versa, this workshop will strengthen your reader’s advisory skills and help you promote your Library’s
collections.
This class is filling up quickly!
Monday, February 22
"Tech Savvy" is not a skill set - it's an attitude. In this informal, friendly, fun class, no question is too simple, no skills are required. What will we cover?
That's up to you!
Wednesday, February 24
9:00 AM-Managing Change in Your Library
This workshop is for library leaders offering tips and tools to
• Go beyond getting your message across to changing people’s behavior.
• Assemble an effective team to implement change in your library
• Develop implementation strategies to move from vision to service delivery
• Incorporate changes in the culture of your library
1:00 PM-Assessing & Managing Your Building: Things They Did Not Teach You in Lib School
This workshop will provide practical information and tips on refreshing, redesigning, and remodeling your facility and space.
Friday, February 26
9:00
AM-Newspaper Digitization 101
Are you thinking about digitizing your local newspaper? Connecticut State Library staff will address the following in a half-day workshop to help you get started
on your project:
• What’s happening statewide
• Copyright and permissions
• Microfilm vs. originals
• Best practices
• Working with vendors
• Working with volunteers
• Digital Preservation
• Funding your project
Special Event!
ACLPD Public Library Standards Task Force - Community Conversations
Help shape the future of our libraries! Across Connecticut, communities are using their public libraries in unique and exciting ways. Join us for a discussion
of the draft Best Practice for Connecticut Public Libraries document. Contribute your ideas and experience as we create benchmarks for best practice which will drive change in policy and services, and provide a basis for ongoing library development.
Contact the hosting library to register.
·
Darien Library - February 1st, 10-11:30am (snow date 2/8)
Call to register: (203) 655-1234
·
Acton Public Library, Old Saybrook - February 8th, 10:30-12pm (snow date 2/9)
Call to register: (860) 395-3184
·
Willimantic Library Service Center - February 26th, 1-2:30pm
Click
here to register for the Willimantic session.
·
Windsor Public Library - February 29th, 7-8:30pm
Call to register: (860) 285-1910
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More sessions are scheduled for March.
Click here to go to the full CE Calendar.
Julie Styles | Professional Development Coordinator | Division of Library Development
julie.styles@ct.gov | 860-704-2206 | 786 South Main St. Middletown CT 06457
DLD Website: http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/home | Continuing Education Info and Calendar:
http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/professional