[Conntech] State Library CE Workshop Update for July 2008

[Kris Abery]

Please excuse the cross posting.

There are seats available in the following CE workshops scheduled for July 2008. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp 

Speak Up! Speak Out! Effective Presentation Skills for Everyone - July 14th (MLSC)
Whether presenting a budget to the finance committee, or talking at a staff meeting, good presentation skills help promote a professional image for the entire library.  Yet speaking in front of an audience can be a terrifying experience.  This half-day workshop covers techniques for developing and presenting a speech, and includes tips and exercises for overcoming the nervousness associated with public speaking.

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20001 

Tip Top Training Techniques - July 14th (MLSC)
Libraries are constantly changing software, adding new software, and upgrading hardware and software. New staff members need to learn the library's software. This half day workshop covers techniques and theory of training and incorporates audience participation through exercises and discussion. Topics include the structure of a training session, handouts, learning styles, methods of presentation, and how to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning. 

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20002 

Free Webinar: ProQuest Historical Hartford Courant - July 22nd (ONLINE)
Beth Reiten, a ProQuest trainer, will conduct a web-based training session on the Historical Hartford Courant Newspaper database.  Participants will need a computer with Internet access to view the session, and a telephone to dial in and participate in the workshop.  The training is open to all Connecticut library staff. 

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20380 

Free Webinar: ProQuest for Public Libraries - July 22nd (ONLINE)
Beth Reiten, a ProQuest trainer, will conduct a web-based training session on the iCONN Newsstand current newspaper database.  Participants will need a computer with Internet access to view the session, and a telephone to dial in and participate in the workshop.  The training is open to all Connecticut library staff. 

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20379 

iCONN Database Training (Children's Databases) - July 24th (Bristol PL) and July 25th ( UCONN Torrington)
The databases covered include the following: Discovering Collection, Kids InfoBits, Junior Edition and Student Edition.  The training is open to all K12 and public library staff. 

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20351 

iCONN Database Training for Public Libraries - July 24th (Bristol PL) and July 25th (UCONN Torrington) 
The databases covered in the sessions include the following:  PowerSearch (Academic OneFile, General Reference Center Gold, Professional Collection, Expanded Academic, Health Reference Center Academic, Junior Edition, Student Edition, Gale Virtual Reference Library), Kids InfoBits, Discovering Collection, Business & Company Resource Center, Health & Wellness Resource Center, Informe, LegalTrac and What Do I Read Next?  

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20352 




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