[CASL-L] March 2012 State Library Continuing Education Workshops

[Abery, Kris]

The following Connecticut State Library CE workshops & webinars have been scheduled for March 2012. To register access the Connecticut Library Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

Introduction to Google Docs - Mar. 7th (Bristol PL)
Looking to save money but still want to use the latest productivity software (word processing, worksheets, presentation and email)? Well a choice for you might be Google Docs. This free software is courtesy of your friends at Google. Your documents can be saved on their servers and even shared with multiple people...at the same time. In this half day workshop the instructor will cover each application that makes up Docs: documents (word processing), spreadsheets, presentations and forms/drawing as well as sharing of documents.

Teaching Technology - Mar. 16th (MLSC)
Have you needed to teach a technology class but didn't know how to start? This half-day workshop will help get you going and help you get beyond the fear factor. We'll discuss the philosophy of teaching adults. Though the emphasis in this workshop will be on teaching technology many of the concepts can be used to teach other skills.

Topics include:
Organizing the information
Conducting the class
Preparing presentation materials
Encouraging participation
Creating handouts

Google+ - Mar. 21st (MLSC)
On June 28th 2011, Google launched its new project: Google Plus. Touted as a tool to make sharing on the web "more like sharing in real life." In this workshop, we will review the features Google+ has to offer. We will also compare similar features in Facebook and discuss the pros and cons between both services.

LinkedIn for Librarians - Mar. 21st (MLSC)
You may have heard of Facebook and MySpace but are you familiar with LinkedIN? This social networking site has become one of the most popular sites for those wanted to create a professional presence on the Internet. In this workshop, we will explore LinkedIn features such as Profiles, Contacts, and Job Searching. We will also examine various "groups" available in the LinkedIn network where we can share ideas, write or receive professional recommendations, as well as enhance our knowledge of library issues.

Redesigning Flyers in Publisher 2010 - Mar. 28th (Darien PL)
Do your flyers have the impact you want? This course combines a
discussion on flyer design as well as, a hands on approach to redoing
flyers. We'll be talking about what makes an effective flyer while
critiquing your samples and samples of your fellow students. We'll
then go to the computers to do "makeovers' with our knew found
knowledge. A working knowledge of Microsoft Publisher is required for
this class. Please bring samples of your work and an open mind.

Topics include:
Identifying the elements of good flyer design
Determining what makes some flyers work better than others
Seeing the effect of color and fonts on flyers
Opening your eyes to the flyer world around you
Using your own good judgment to redo sample flyers


March OCLC/WebJunction Webinars:

It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide
Tuesday, March 6, 2012, 1 pm Eastern
Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=717699718

In FCC Chairman Genachowski's announcement<http://www.fcc.gov/blog/fcc-and-connect-compete-tackle-broadband-adoption-challenge> of the sweeping Connect2Compete initiative to increase broadband connectivity and Internet access across the nation, he listed an impressive array of partners who are joining in the effort. Although he singled out libraries as "vital centers for digital literacy," any effective actions must involve the whole community of players. Join us to hear about the key role that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is playing in the broadband adoption challenge and the actions already underway for building digital communities<http://www.imls.gov/about/digitally_inclusive_communities.aspx>. And also hear insights on the collaborative roles and efforts of city/county governments and public and private organizations. Learn how to get started with inclusion efforts from organizations who have taken the steps to implement practical programs which meet local needs and share your ideas about collaborative efforts which lead digital inclusion.

Presenters: Susan Hildreth, director, Institute of Museum and Library Services; Ron Carlee, chief operating officer, International City/County Management Association; and David Keyes, community technology program manager, City of Seattle.

Adult Programs on a $0 Budget

Tuesday, March 27, 2012,  2 pm Eastern
Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=714059090

In just a few short years, the Laurens County Library, in rural South Carolina, has created an impressive and well attended series of adult programs on a shoestring budget. Join us for a webinar, hosted in collaboration with WebJunction and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries<http://www.arsl.info/>, to learn how the library selects topics, recruits presenters, raises funds, and promotes through effective public relations practices. Find out what Laurens has done that works, what doesn't work, and learn how your adult programming can make your library a valued community hub, building awareness and increasing usage of all your services.

Presented by: Joey P. Holmes, library assistant at the Laurens County Library<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurens-County-Public-Library-System/118287014855617> (SC)






Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
Email: Kris.Abery at ct.gov
Tele: 860 704 2206
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CTStateLibrary
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LibraryofCT

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