[CASL-L] July Continuing Education Workshops

Abery, Kris Kris.Abery at ct.gov
Wed Jul 3 06:23:55 PDT 2013


The following workshops and webinars have been scheduled for July 2013. To register access the Continuing Education Calendar of Events @ http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventcalendar.asp



Basic Book Repair: Tools & Techniques - July 15th (MLSC) AND July 16th (WLSC)

Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Would you like to keep that out-of-print book in circulation to meet your library patron's needs? Would you like to quickly repair the broken book spine that came in your new book shipment, rather than waiting for a replacement? Many repairs that can extend the life of your library collection are fast and simple, and can be done with easy-to-obtain, inexpensive materials. This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who will be doing book repair. Emphasis will be on simple repairs for the everyday public or school library collection, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques.



Topics covered will include:

*Basic book handling and cleaning, and some damage prevention measures

*Materials needed for basic book repair and where to get them

*How to repair a torn page & how to reinsert a loose page or group of pages

*How to reattach a paperback cover

*Some repair options for simple hardcover spine problems

*When to cover, re-sew, encase, or rebind books

*Resources for book repair - websites, brochures, etc.



**HANDS-ON: BRING SOME DAMAGED BOOKS TO SHARE AND REPAIR - Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush.**



Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques - July 16th (WLSC)

Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Have you already done all the easy repairs and have a shelf left over of difficult broken spines on hardcover books? Do you have staff time to do repair work, rather than budget money to replace or rebind books? This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who has done basic book repair or taken a basic book repair workshop and is ready to try some advanced repair techniques. Emphasis will be on spine repairs for hardcover books, where professional rebinding is not an option due to brittle paper, or lack of access to a bindery or the funds to pay for rebinding. The purpose is on getting books back into circulation, rather than on archival or long-term

preservation techniques, although conservation-friendly reversible repair techniques will be the focus.



Topics covered will include:

Hardcover book construction

Types of hardcover spines

Materials needed for advanced book repair and where to get them

How to repair a cracked or broken spine

How to make a new spine

How to re-attach covers to hardbound books

Hollow-tube spine repair method

Interior hinge repair



**HANDS-ON: ONE BOOK WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT FOR PRACTICE REPAIRS - YOU MAY BRING ADDITIONAL DISCARDED BOOKS TO WORK ON THAT ARE NOT VALUABLE (Hardcover repair workshop books may not be suitable for returning to a library collection - it takes some practice!) Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush.**



Facebook in the Library: Enhancing Services and Engaging Users - July 17th (ALA TechSource Webinar) @ MLSC

Around 154 million Americans-51 percent of the population-are now using Facebook, according to a recent study by Edison Research. How effectively are you using this direct, free means of communication to reach out to your library's patrons and users? Digital branch and social networking innovator David Lee King will share what he's learned from years of experience and experiments with the Topeka and Shawnee County's Facebook page. He will answer your questions and share time-saving tips on getting the most out of using Facebook.



Topics include:

Fundamentals for setting up and managing your Facebook page

Planning content for your library Facebook page

How to engage the library's Facebook fans

How to market your library through a Facebook page



Refresh your reQuest ILL skills - July 23rd (MLSC)

Are you getting the most from reQuest ILL? Do you have a hunch that there are some features of reQuest ILL that you could be using, but aren't? Do you have any questions about how the ILL system works?

Attend this session to refresh your skills and expand your reQuest ILL knowledge. Steve Cauffman will review the reQuest ILL system, particularly the Participant Record and the Lending Policy. You will be able to adjust your library's reQuest ILL settings during the session.

Who should attend?
If your reQuest ILL skills need refreshing or if you are a new to reQuest ILL, you are encouraged to attend.

























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