[Conntech] State Library CE Workshop for July 2008

[Kris Abery]

Please excuse the cross posting.

The following continuing education workshops have been scheduled for July 2008. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events at: http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp 

Hacking Google - July 9th (MLSC)
Discover why Google is a favorite with librarians. This half day workshop will guide you through one of the most powerful, popular, and user-friendly search engines on the Internet. Review Boolean search options, limiters, and quotes. Narrow your searching to specific languages, files and even websites. Test some well-known Google techniques to make this site locate, calculate, and deliver information to your patrons! 

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=19999 

RSS: the ABCs of Really Simple Syndication - July 9th (MLSC)
RSS  is an XML format for sharing information on the web and allowing your patrons to keep current with any changes on your site. In this half day workshop we will learn how it works, what libraries are using it, and how it can benefit your library. We will also learn how to go about adding a feed to your library's web site. We will be creating the feed in XML / HTML.  

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20000 

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

Your Library's Cyber Security: Inside and Out - July 15th (WLSC)
This full-day workshop will cover how to probe your library's computers and networks for weaknesses, focusing on how to protect those computers/networks and plug any security holes. This workshop will not cover security policies, password selection/use, or security administration and management for specific servers or networks. 

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20042 

Free Webinar: Writing SMART Goals - July 16th (ONLINE)
Have you every asked for something and ended up getting something totally different? Whether you are submitting a request for more public access computers or assigning a project to a staff member clearly identifying the way things currently are and where you are headed helps to ensure you arrive at your intended goal. Learn to write goals and objectives whether it is for a technology plan or an employee performance improvement plan using the SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, & Timebound)

Complete description: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=20347

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 

Free Webinar: Managing & Motivating Your Board - July 24th (ONLINE)
WebJunction and The Association for Rural and Small Libraries presents a free hour-long webinar focused on a topic important to the work of sustaining Rural and Small libraries.

Complete description: http://www.webjunction.org/do/Navigation?category=13496