[CASL-L] State Library July Continuing Education Workshops & Online Learning Opportunities

[Abery, Kris]

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



Intermediate WordPress - July 11th (Middletown LSC)
In the basic "WordPress as a Content Management System" workshop you learned how to create Pages to display static content, use Posts to create a news page, select themes to make your site look great and
use widgets to create a sidebar of content for your library site.

In this session you'll learn much more about managing your own
installation of WordPress and customizing your library's WordPress
based web site.

Topics will include:
Tips on keeping your site secure and well maintained.
Using the file editor to make minor edits to theme files.
Customizing CSS to make simple changes to site.
Great plugins that add great features to WordPress.
New WordPress features including the Custom Menus options.
Finding & installing themes and plugins
How to work with Child Themes

Tech Tools Update - July 12th (Middletown LSC)
Need a chance to catch up with the ever-changing stream of new (and not so news) tech tools? There's always something new that sounds interesting, fun and maybe even useful! But sometimes it's hard to find time to test them out and figure out what to do with them.
During this workshop we'll look at social media services that can help you connect with your community, as well as productivity tools that can help you during your workday. You'll have a chance to explore lots of tools (new and old!) and share ideas with your colleagues. You'll come away with some new tips and tricks in your tool-kit and and decide which tools are right for you, your library, your community. Topics covered will include: Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and other electronic elements (QR codes, cloud computing, etc.) No question is too silly, bring them all!!

Beyond the Bullet Point: Better Presentations! - July 13th (Middletown LSC)
 In this workshop, you will learn how to present information that does not rely on bullet points and the usual ho-hum presentation formats.
You will learn ways to effectively engage your audience, discover low-cost and free resources for graphics to help you deliver your message, examine alternative presentation tools, gain an overview of tools to create powerful data visualizations, and select appropriate tools to make your next presentation more effective.

Accidental Marketing Librarian - or "Help! - I Have To Promote My Library - July 16th (Pt.1) & July 23rd (Pt.2) Willimantic LSC
Are you suddenly responsible for promoting your library's programs or services? Perplexed about how to get coverage in the local press? Can't see to get the word out at the right time and in the right place? The information covered in this workshop will be useful to libraries of all sizes and budgets.

Note: You are expected to attend both sessions of the workshop.

Jennifer Keohane will share tips, how-to's, and do's & don'ts to help you get not only get the word out but to also get the message to the right people. She'll show you how to create a system to effectively maximize your time in promoting your library's programs and services.

You'll learn:
*What is marketing and pr (public relations)
*How to find pr opportunities in your library
*How to create a marketing strategy and promotion plan
*The do's & don't of writing press releases
*The role of social media in library pr
*How & where to focus your pr efforts
*How to evaluate your efforts

Retouching Pictures with Adobe Photoshop CS5 - July 19th (Darien PL)
This hands-on training session will explore many features of this powerful digital picture-retouching program. These retouched pictures can then be used on your web pages or in your print advertising. We will be using Adobe Photoshop version CS5

Topics will include:
Sharpening areas of a photograph.
Blurring sections.
Adding text effects.
Applying filters to change the impact of a photograph.
Re-coloring sections.
Changing background patterns.
Combining pictures.
Feathering edges.
Working with layers
Understanding the history palette

ONLINE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

July Webinars:

Grant Writing for Libraries Serving Children, Wed.,  July 11th,  1 pm Eastern
Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=717273728

Grant funding is one way to find resources to support innovative programming and services for children. In this webinar, the presenters share advice about finding, writing, and submitting grant opportunities. Information will also be shared about specific grants that focus on diversity, literacy and libraries and are relevant for school and public libraries. Participants will be provided with an opportunity to ask questions and share related experiences. This webinar is presented in collaboration with the Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University and made possible through the LUCY<http://education.odu.edu/eci/lucy/> (Librarianship Upgrades for Children and Youth) grant from IMLS.


Bridging the Digital Divide with Mobile Services, Wed.,  July 25th,  2 pm EST
Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=716535564

The exploding popularity of smartphones and other mobile devices provides a unique opportunity for libraries to help bridge the digital divide. These devices are often discussed in the context of affluent populations and academic libraries, yet the demographics of mobile internet users are much more diverse than this, and the potential for mobile library services is correspondingly broad. Join us for this webinar brought to you in collaboration with ALA TechSource<http://www.alatechsource.org/>, and presented by Andromeda Yelton, author of the January issue of Library Technology Reports on the topic of Bridging the Digital Divide with Mobile Services<http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3684>.

We'll talk about:
*the demographics of mobile internet users, and why this matters to libraries' mission
*real-life examples of online library services aimed at diverse populations
* mobile friendly steps you can take even with limited time, budget, or expertise.

August Webinar:
Telling the Library Story, Thur., August 23rd,  1 pm EST
Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=716559000

Learn how to tell a succinct, powerful story about the value of libraries. Based on OCLC's "From Awareness to Funding<http://www.oclc.org/reports/funding/>" and the latest findings of brain research, this session focuses on turning the evidence of our daily patron encounters into short, compelling, and memorable messages that build support.



WEBJUNCTION CONNECTICUT



If you are unable to attend a workshop visit  WebJunction Connecticut @ http://www.webjunction.org/partners/connecticut.html



To Preview the Course Catalog:  https://oclc.plateau.com/plateau/user/site/browseCatalog.do  OR  Request Course Access visit: https://www.webjunction.org/find-training/request-access/



Free online courses for Connecticut library staff through the WebJunction Connecticut website. The course list includes, but is not limited to:



Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Excel, Word, etc.)

Adobe Applications (InDesign, Acrobat, Captivate, etc.)

Basic Presentation Skills: Delivering a Presentation

Customer Service Fundamentals: Building Rapport

Dealing with Angry Patrons

Planning Storytimes for Children

Readers Advisory Services

Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers

Basic Web Reference

Keeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Library

Web 2.0 Fundamentals

Planning Story Times for Children

Weeding: It's Not an Option















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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