[CASL-L] July State Library CE Workshops

[Abery, Kris]

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-- (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


July 2013 OCLC/WebJunction Webinars


OCLC: Libraries, Children and Families - July 9th (Online)
New research and policy recommendations on role of libraries in early reading
The importance of early childhood education was underscored by President Obama in his most recent State of the Union address: "Study after study shows that the sooner a child begins learning, the better he or she does down the road." Join us to hear Susan Hildreth, director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services<http://www.imls.gov/>, present on a recent policy report, developed with the Campaign for Grade-level Reading<http://www.imls.gov/about/campaign_for_grade_level_reading.aspx>, that highlights the role of libraries in early learning. The report also offers a plan of action for policy makers to build on current research and include libraries in early learning strategies. Attendees will learn about best practices for enhancing reading programs and how to participate in your community's efforts to address literacy concerns. In addition, Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project<http://libraries.pewinternet.org/>, will describe the Project's newly released report about the special role that libraries play in the life of families with children. Attendees will learn what matters to parents about their library experiences with their children, and how library programs and outreach can address those needs.

OCLC: Localize, Mobilize, and Spotlight Your Library Services and Outreach - July 23rd (Online)
Libraries play a critical role in their communities that goes beyond their collections, focusing on events, outreach and library as place. In an increasingly digital and mobile world, libraries need new ways to reach out and engage. Now with the new OCLC Library Spotlight program (www.worldcat.org/spotlight), you can set up a dynamic mobile view of your library and dramatically extend its visibility into many popular web services-in just 10 minutes. Learn about this free service, available to all, that will make it easier for your library to be found on the web and through highly trafficked services like Yelp. Hear how one library focused its messaging and engagement through coordinated efforts at a local level to maximize their web presence and reach.
















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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