[CASL-L] Seats still available! Nonfiction booktalks, Prezi, Aspen Institute, reQuest, and more!

[Styles, Julie]

Seats are still available for these upcoming workshops and webinars:


Thursday, March 12:

9:30 AM-Nonfiction Book talking for Youth<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5188&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=>
With the new requirements of Common Core curriculum, teachers and librarians alike may struggle with ways to present good nonfiction choices to students. In this half day workshop, Caitlin Augusta will talk about new nonfiction titles for children Kindergarten to grade eight and help you discover ways to incorporate games and technology into nonfiction booktalks. Participants are encouraged to bring one nonfiction book they would like to use with students for a discussion on crafting the perfect booktalk.

Wednesday, March 18:

10:00 AM-Wednesday Webinar: Beyond PowerPoint: Prezi<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5155&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=> (online)
Prezi is a virtual whiteboard that transforms presentation from monologues into conversations. In this 1 hour webinar, we will demonstrate the different features of Prezi, from the Desktop app, to the web-based service.

2:30 PM-The Paperless Professional (ALA webinar viewing at the Middletown Library Service Center)<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5217&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=>
Instructors Rebecca Miller, Carolyn Meier, and Heather Moorefield-Lang will explore apps and mobile sites for managing projects, organizing PDFs and other resources, and conducting research. This will be an interactive session, so please come prepared with questions and to share best tips and tricks for using technology to stay organized and work smarter.


Thursday, March 19:

10:00 AM-Aspen Institute: Re-Envisioning Public Libraries - CT Libraries Dialogues<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5204&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=> (Stamford, CT)
Setting the stage for a statewide event, the Division of Library Development is bringing the dialogue first to Connecticut Libraries. We want to hear how your library, your community, and your local policy makers are "rising to the challenge" to re-envision library service in your community.

2:30 PM-Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 1 of 2)<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5218&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=>
In this 2-part workshop, Dr. Lesley Farmer will take you through the basics of autism, explaining the forms the condition can take and how diagnosed children tend to be unique. Part 2 will be held on March 26.

Wednesday, March 25:

9:30 AM-Refresh your reQuest ILL skills<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5231&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=> (Just added!)
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.


Thursday, March 26:

10:00 AM-Aspen Institute: Re-Envisioning Public Libraries - CT Libraries Dialogues<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5221&rts=&disptype=&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=> (Mansfield, CT)
Setting the stage for a statewide event, the Division of Library Development is bringing the dialogue first to Connecticut Libraries. We want to hear how your library, your community, and your local policy makers are "rising to the challenge" to re-envision library service in your community.

2:30 PM-Serving Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (Part 2 of 2)<http://evanced.info/cslib/evanced/eventsignup.asp?ID=5219&rts=&disptype=info&ret=eventcalendar.asp&pointer=&returnToSearch=&num=0&ad=&dt=mo&mo=3/1/2015&df=calendar&EventType=ALL&Lib=&AgeGroup=&LangType=0&WindowMode=&noheader=&lad=&pub=1&nopub=&page=&pgdisp=>
In this 2-part workshop, Dr. Lesley Farmer will take you through the basics of autism, explaining the forms the condition can take and how diagnosed children tend to be unique. Part 1 will be held on March 19.



Programs are held at the Middletown Library Service Center unless otherwise noted. Click on a program's title to register.


Kind Regards,

Julie Styles

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Julie Styles | Professional Development Coordinator | Division of Library Development | julie.styles at ct.gov | Office: (860) 704-2206 |
http://libguides.ctstatelibrary.org/dld/home | 786 South Main St. Middletown CT 06457 | Fax: (860) 704-2228

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