[CASL-L] Reminder: October 2012 Continuing Education Workshops & Online Learning Opportunities

[Abery, Kris]

Please excuse the cross posting



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



Libratects at the Avon Public Library - October 10th (Avon PL)

Libratects is a lecture series where public libraries describe their building process to create an improved library facility. The next Libratects will be on the addition and renovation of the Avon Free Public Library and will be held on Wednesday, October 10, 9:30 am at the Library. Sponsored by the Division of Library Development of the Connecticut State Library and the Avon Free Public Library, speakers will be Architect, Peter Wells, Library Building Committee Chair, Diane Hornaday, Board President, Mary Suter, Capital Campaign Chair, Mark Nolan, State Librarian, Kendall Wiggin, and Library Director, Ginny Vocelli. Following the workshop, there will be a tour.



iCONN: From BCRC to Business Insights: Essentials - Oct. 12th (Middletown LSC)

The critically lauded Business & Company Resource Center has been Gale's cornerstone business resource for more than a decade. But a lot has changed since its initial release in 2000. Today's business researchers demand instant access to reliable, comprehensive data and the tools to analyze and interpret the information. That's why we're transforming Business & Company Resource Center into Business Insights: Essentials. Join us for this workshop to learn about the exciting new changes!



Homework Help with iCONN - Oct. 12th (Middletown LSC)

Did you know iCONN provides student centered e-resources aimed at school curriculum? In this workshop we'll explore these resources (Biography In Context, Science In Context, U.S. History In Context, World History In Context, Kids InfoBits ) as well as ways to encourage teachers and students to use them!

Downloadable Audio Books - Oct. 17th @ MLSC

Join Eric Hansen, iCONN's Electronic Resources Coordinator, as he discusses and demonstrates iCONN's Downloadable Audiobooks collection. Eric will discuss how the service is funded, how new titles are selected, and how statistics are reported. He will demonstrate searching, placing holds, checking out, downloading, and playing an audio book, and he will demonstrate transfer of an audio book from a computer to an iPod. He will also discuss

access to the service with wireless devices. There will be ample time for guided hands-on practice by participants of every part of Eric's demonstration. Participants are encouraged to bring in their iPhones, iPads, and Android devices for practice in accessing the service wirelessly.



Introduction to Resource Description Access (RDA) - Oct. 23rd (Middletown LSC)

Resource Description and Access (RDA) is the new content standard to be adopted by the Library of Congress in March 2013. It is different in many ways from the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) now in use, but similar in other ways. This workshop chronicles RDA's development, the thought process behind its structure, how it works, its differences from and similarities to AACR2, and where to look for more information.

Outlook - It's more than Email! - Oct. 24th @ MLSC
f you think that Outlook is only an email program this class is for you. We'll start with the email features of the program and then explore the Calendar, Contacts, Journal and To Do Lists. You'll become the power user in your library.

At this workshop you will:

*Add options to your email, including voting buttons
*Organizing your mail with folders
*Define auto signatures
*Look at rules for managing spam
*Create meetings and extend electronic invitations
*Define contacts and groups
*Use To Dos and share them with others
*Track entries in the Journal





Basic PC Maintenance - Oct. 30th (Willimantic LSC)

Is your PC running slower? Have you ever defragged a drive? How do you protect your computer from Trojans and spyware? Learn some simple tips to keep your PC running longer and faster in this hands-on class.



Sharing with Social Media: Pinterest, Tumblr & StumbleUpon - Oct. 30th (Willimantic LSC)

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard, allowing you to quickly organize and share all the things that interest you on the web, from planning events to organizing articles on interesting topics. You can share with friends, or even browse pinboards created by others.



Tumblr is a microblogging platform ans social network founded in 2007. It allows you to share anything from text, quotes, links to music and videos from your computer, phone or email.



StumbleUpon is a new form of search engine known as a "discovery engine." It finds and recommends web sites to users based on your tastes and interests.



In this half-day workshop, we will explore the features of these social media services, discuss their differences and how they can be used to promote your library's services.





OCTOBER OCLC/WEBJUNCTION WEBINARS



OCLC: Incubate Leadership @ Your Library - Oct. 16th (Online)

Effective leadership in a library community is not performed by any one person. Instead, it is a collective act of many players contributing their toolset of complementary and evolving skills. Leadership "incubates" best in an environment nurtured by collaborative and continuous learning; it often grows accidentally, sometimes unbeknownst to the leader-to-be. Through peer mentoring and other methods, explore ways to create a generative space that nourishes the infectious qualities of leadership. Develop a network of seasoned learners who will incubate leadership, both within your library and in support of the broader community, collaboratively building and leading a rich and fulfilling learning organization.



For additional details and registration information visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/incubate_leadership_at_your_library.html



OCLC: Freedom Rings in Philadelphia: Community Technology Adoption - Oct. 25th (Online)

The Freedom Rings Partnership is a digital inclusion initiative funded by Federal stimulus monies. We are bringing Internet access, computer assistance and digital opportunities to Philadelphians with the least access to broadband. Comprised of a coalition of grassroots organizations, government, and universities, we proudly count People's Emergency Center and the Free Library of Philadelphia as Managing Partners in this city-wide effort. Extending beyond the library and traditional organizational walls, our public-computing centers-KEYSPOTS-are located in community organizations that have the trust of their constituents; technology access is a complimentary asset to their diverse missions. Learn how to develop sustainable partnerships and adapt this model to meet your community technology adoption needs.



For additional details and registration information visit: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Freedom_Rings_in_Philadelphia_webinar.html





ONLINE LEARING OPPORTUNITIES: 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

Keeping It Simple: Developing a Marketing Plan for Your Library

Leadership Essentials

Marketing Essentials

Planning Story Times for Children

Readers Advisory Services

Can Do It: A Recipe for Designing Web-based Instruction




























Kris Abery
Continuing Education Coordinator
Connecticut State Library
231 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
Tele: 860.704.2206
Fax: 704.2228
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CTStateLibrary
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LibraryofCT

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