Training Opportunities for Tulare County Library Staff

What is a service animal and why you need to know

2011-02-15T09:26:00.000-08:00

The event will be webcast.
Join us for a panel discussion and Q & A
The definition of service animal will change in March, along with other regulations in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Find out what the new rules are and how they will impact the hospitality industry, retailers, and others in the business community. A comparison of the new federal rules to state service animal access laws will also be discussed. Hosted by the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind. Panelists from U.S. Department of Justice and Disability Rights CA will answer questions after the discussion. Event will also be webcast live at www.dca.ca.gov.

What: Panel discussion and Q&A on the new definition of service animal and other changes to the ADA
When: Wednesday, February 23, 9 a.m. to Noon.
Where: Department of Consumer Affairs
1625 N. Market Blvd, Hearing Room (1st Floor)
Sacramento, CA 95834

For more information, visit www.guidedogboard.ca.gov

OCLC - Free web information sessions

2011-02-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

TechSoup for Libraries - Free Webinars

2011-02-04T09:18:00.000-08:00

TechSoup for Libraries is ... devoted to making technology and technology education available and affordable to nonprofits and libraries all over the world.

Free Webinars
Events Archive

More webinars at TechSoup Global:

Attend a Free Online Seminar

WebJunction

2011-01-28T16:22:00.000-08:00

Our online community is working together to provide the resources you need to power relevant, vibrant libraries. At WebJunction, you'll find free resources on library management, technology and services. Come here to attend online events, take courses, and participate in member groups or discussions, all in a friendly and supportive environment.

Webinar Archives

Look for Documents that have "mp3" (audio file) or "wmv" (video file) as document types.

Infopeople's webinars on topics of vital interest to library staff

2011-01-28T15:46:00.000-08:00

Stay current the easy way! Attend one of Infopeople's webinars on topics of vital interest to library staff. Webinars are one of the many innovative ways Infopeople delivers top quality training to you. Here's a list of upcoming events that you can attend while they are happening. When you attend a live event, you can post questions to the speaker and chat with other participants during the presentation.

Upcoming Webinars

Archived Webcasts & Webinars

Archived webcasts & webinars are recordings of the live events and can be viewed at any time (but, of course, you can't ask questions or chat).

The Eureka! Leadership Program

2011-01-28T15:36:00.000-08:00

Archived Webinars

... After the Institute, fellows participate in several follow-up activities. Among these activities are webinars presented by Eureka fellows on various topics of interest to the library community. You can find a list of Eureka webinars here. They are open & free to all.

Continuing Education Courses - OLD

2007-11-08T09:38:00.000-08:00

OLD INFO

The SJSU School of Library and Information Science is partnering with the Neal-Schuman Professional Education Network to offer alumni, students, and the greater SLIS community access to library-related audio and web-based seminars and workshops.

For the complete schedule for months ahead, program descriptions, faculty credentials, and how to register, see the calendar at:
http://nealschumanpen.com/partnership/bins/calendar_page.asp?cid=85&lang=2

Begins Monday, Nov 12, 12:00 pm PT / 3 pm ET
SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR NEW MANAGERS

Tuesday, Nov 13, 10:00 am PT / 1 pm ET
NEW RULES OF WEB DESIGN

Tuesday, Nov 13 or Wednesday, Nov. 14, 4 pm PT / 7pm ET
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Part 2: Analysis of Financial Documents

Wednesday, Nov 14, 12:00 pm PT / 3 pm ET
USING OBSERVATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS IN YOUR LIBRARY

Thursday, Nov 15, 12:00 pm PT / 3:00 pm ET
INTRANET TIPS FOR INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS

Friday, Nov 16, 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET
THE ART OF APPEAL: CONNECTING BOOKS AND READERS

Public Services 101

2007-07-26T10:40:00.000-07:00

Workshop Description: This all-day training will provide the knowledge and skills you need to understand and explain major elements of library services and how they relate to one another. Through individual and group exercises you will be familiarized with all aspects providing services to the public and why libraries offer these services. The instructor will provide templates, cheat sheets, a webliography, and practical, useful tips that can be applied right away.

Who Should Attend: While anyone from the California library community who works with the public will benefit from this course, it is particularly geared for new people in the field; both non-librarians and librarians working in California libraries. This course is also appropriate for library trustees, commissioners, and members of library friends groups.

More information: http://infopeople.org/workshop/329

Friday Forum Workshops

2007-07-13T10:37:00.000-07:00

The UCLA Department of Information Studies provides continuing education through Friday Forums. For a list of current workshops offered and to enroll for a workshop please visit the Friday Forum links provided below. For additional resources visit the UCLA Continuing Education links also listed.

A complete listing of Current Workshops

A sampling of upcoming workshops:

July 20, 2007 - Collection Development 101
September 14, 2007 - Introduction to Descriptive Cataloging
September 21, 2007 - Beyond Nolo: Assisting Users with Basic Legal Questions
October 5, 2007 - Understanding the MARC Bibliographic Formats
October 12, 2007 - Negotiating Skills for Information Professionals
October 12, 2007 - Introduction to Archival Theory and Practice
October 19, 2007 - Revitalize Your Collection Through Weeding
November 2, 2007 - Introduction to Dreamweaver
November 30, 2007 - Intermediate Dreamweaver

Cuesta College Library/Information Technology Program

2007-07-03T19:31:00.000-07:00

Cuesta College offers a mature and robust program in Library/Information Technology both for those wishing to enter the field or to continue their education within it. Cuesta College is a regionally accredited California Community College and offers an Associate degree in Library/Information Technology. Each of the past six semesters we have enrolled more than 130 students who were taking from 1 to 6 different courses at a time. Our offerings allow students to proceed at their own pace. Some students have completed our required core in two semesters. Four semesters is more typical. Students with heavy work and family responsibilities may take even longer. Tuition, set by the state, is currently $20/unit for California residents.

Fall Classes begin August 20, 2007

Classes with no prerequisite and no on-campus orientation:
ONLINE 1 – Introduction to Online Courses
LIBINF 2 – Introduction to Web Technologies and Concepts
LIBINF 6 – Introduction to the Internet
LIBINF 7 – Web Page Development with HTML
LIBINF 17 – Ethics in the Information Age

Class with prerequisites but no on-campus orientation:
CIS 10 – Introduction to Computer Applications (prerequisite: ENGL 56)
ENGL 1A – English Composition (prerequisite: ENGL 50, ENGL 56 or ENGL 65)
LIBINF 8 – Library Supervision (prerequisites ONLINE 1 & LIBINF 1)
LIBINF 9 – Library Public Services (prerequisites ONLINE 1 & LIBINF 1)
LIBINF 10 – School Libraries (prerequisites ONLINE 1 & LIBINF 1).
LIBINF 11 – JavaScript Fundamentals (prerequisite LIBINF 7)
LIBINF 13 – Advanced Internet Searching (prerequisite LIBINF 6)

Class with prerequisites and REQUIRED on-campus orientation (Friday, Aug 24th or Saturday, Aug 25th)
LIBINF 1 – Introduction to Library Services (prerequisite ONLINE 1)
CAOA 46 – Beginning Word Processing Microsoft Word (prerequisite: ability to type 35 words per minute)
CAOA 60 – Microcomputer Operations (prerequisite: ability to type 25 words per minute)
CAOA 64 – Introduction to Database Management (prerequisite: ability to type 25 words per minute)

For more program information visit our Library/Information Technology Program website http://library.cuesta.edu/libinf or call Kathy DeCou at (805) 546-3190.

Web 2.0: How to Teach the Public about Social Software

2007-06-09T13:23:00.000-07:00

Fresno County Public Library Tuesday, October 9

There is a lot of buzz in the library press about Web 2.0 and its
impact on libraries. The California State Library believes that Web
2.0 has tremendous transformational potential, perhaps second only to
the introduction of the Internet itself. In recognition of the
importance of Web 2.0, the State Library has made a special grant
award to Infopeople for a series of free training events titled
"Moving Libraries Forward to Web 2.0". The following workshop is part
of the Web 2.0 series.

Workshop Description: Web 2.0 makes some people nervous; privacy,
safety, attribution, authority and standards are major issues. In
this all day, hands-on session, we'll cover fielding challenging
questions specific to Web 2.0, and focus on best practices for
designing workshops that address the specific needs of adult
learners. Group discussion and hands-on exercises will help you
develop the skills and handouts to better help your users understand
the ins and outs of Web 2.0 concepts and applications.

To register for this workshop: Use the online registration form at http://infopeople.org/workshop/348

Customer Service Skills for Culturally Diverse Communities

2007-06-05T16:41:00.000-07:00

Instructor: Jean Crossman-Miranda
Fri 07/13/07, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fresno - Woodward Park Library
$75.00

Workshop Description: This all-day training will provide the skills you need to offer excellent customer service to library users from many other cultures. Through discussion, individual and group exercises, video examples, and simulations, participants will explore the notion of culture and practice simple verbal and nonverbal interactions to welcome and effectively communicate with multicultural library customers. The instructor will provide cheat sheets, charts, checklist, a bibliography and webliography, as well as practical, useful tips that can be applied immediately.

More information and registration: http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/322

YA Space Techniques: Simple Explorations of the 'Final Frontier'

2007-06-05T16:39:00.000-07:00

Instructor: Anthony Bernier
Tue 08/07/07, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fresno - Woodward Park Library
$75.00

Workshop Description: Through individual exercises and group activities, this one-day hands-on course supplies detailed lists, techniques, and strategies certain to attract young adult attention to the collection. Students scrutinize real teen bedrooms, receive appropriate merchandising tips, examine interesting slides of successful YA spaces, and learn how to fully utilize youth participation to maximize the impact of their young adult space. The course further supports students with recent background articles, technique checklists, and sample teen space user survey and focus group agenda forms, among other useful handouts.

More information and registration: http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/336

Marketing to Latinos: An Action Plan

2007-06-05T16:37:00.000-07:00

Instructor: Susana Baumann
Wed 09/05/07, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fresno - Woodward Park Library
$75.0

Workshop Description: This all-day hands-on workshop is an introduction to creating an Action Plan to market library services to a culturally diverse Latino population. Through individual and group exercises, and interactive activities, you will reexamine your library's goals, devise strategies to achieve new goals, and learn how to monitor the advancement of these strategies so that you will develop long-term credibility in the community you serve. Case scenarios and specific strategies will be discussed and evaluated.

More information and registration: http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/343

Stress Management in the Library Workplace

2007-06-05T16:33:00.000-07:00

Instructor: Edmond Otis
Fri 11/02/07, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fresno - Woodward Park Library
$75.0

Workshop Description: This all-day workshop is specifically designed for library personnel and the type of stressors they most commonly face. It will help participants understand how stress works, and how it affects us. It will provide proven tools for building the personal strengths and emotional reserves we all need to deal successfully with the most challenging demands of the work day and modern life. Special attention will be focused on providing participants numerous actual, practical, stress management techniques and skills they will be able to use immediately.

More information and registration: http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/330

Storytime Fundamentals

2007-06-05T16:05:00.000-07:00

Fri 06/08/07, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Instructor: Penny Peck
Fresno - Woodward Park Library
$75

Workshop Description: This all-day, hands-on workshop will provide practical experience on planning and implementing library storytimes for preschoolers, babies, and toddlers. Through individual and group exercises you will learn how to select books, read to a group, add songs and fingerplays, use movement activities, make crafts and learn other interactive methods that promote kindergarten readiness while making storytime fun. You will complete an outline for storytime, brainstorm strategies on dealing with disruptions, take away a list of helpful websites on storytime, and learn why storytime is important to library programming and early literacy. The instructor will provide sample storytime plans, related bibliographies, a webliography, as well as practical, useful tips that can be applied immediately.

More information and registration: http://www.infopeople.org/workshop/317

Search Engines 101: How Search Engines Work

2007-06-05T16:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday, June 21st, 3–4pm ET (12–1pm PT)
with Rita Vine - 1 hour AUDIO CONFERENCE

If you use the Web, you've probably used a search engine. But do you really know what a search engine is? For serious searchers, it's vitally important to understand what's "under the hood" of search engines. How do they create their databases? What is included? Omitted? Why do search engines rank order results so differently? How does ranking work? And what about all those ADS that appear? Can they affect search results?

In this hour-long teleconference, Rita Vine will cover all the basics of search engines, including important facts that are often overlooked. You might be surprised. Get past the hype: learn what's really behind the box when you conduct a search engine search.

For more information or to REGISTER: Go to http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/, see CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, and click "ALL COURSES AVAILABLE", or go to www.thepartnership.ca and scroll down to the 'Education Institute'.

Is My PC Infected? Practical Ways to Stomp Out and Prevent Malware and Spyware

2007-06-05T15:58:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, June 12th, 1–2 pm ET (10–11 am PT)
with Alex Merrill – 1 hour WEB CONFERENCE

Learn from an experienced librarian about approaches he has taken to combat malware and spyware. Take away approaches that can help you find out if your computer is infected, how to eliminate it, and reduce the chance of getting infected in the future.

This session will explore some conventional and non-standard ways to eliminate and limit vulnerability to malware and spyware on any computer. This session will cover not only how to help prevent being compromised but also the first several steps in how to remove malware (there can be many). This session will cover read only operating systems (both Windows based and Linux based), Windows firewalls, 3rd party firewalls, new security enhancements with Vista, group policies for limiting the effects of malware/spyware on centrally administered computers, virus and spyware scanners (both client and Web based), and Hijack This logs and forums.

For more information or to REGISTER: Go to http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/, see CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, and click "ALL COURSES AVAILABLE", or go to www.thepartnership.ca and scroll down to the 'Education Institute'.

Library Rated “T” for Teens

2007-06-05T15:53:00.000-07:00

Thursday, June 7th, 3–4pm ET (12–1pm PT)
with Ella Jones - 1 hour AUDIO CONFERENCE

It may be true that people 18 years of age and younger make up only 25% of our population today, but we know for certain that they are 100% of our future! Librarians have a responsibility, as contributors to their future, to reach out teens and help them gain knowledge through books and other resources.

But in order to teach one, you must first reach one and you do that through programming. Library Rated "T" for Teens will give you tried and tested ideas on how to implement programs to reach young adults that will bring them eagerly through the doors of your library!

Ella will share highlights from her new book, Start-to-Finish YA Programs, published by Neal-Schuman, 2007.

For more information or to REGISTER: Go to http://slisweb.sjsu.edu/, see CONTINUING EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, and click "ALL COURSES AVAILABLE", or go to www.thepartnership.ca and scroll down to the 'Education Institute'.

Book Discussion Groups for Children and their Parents

2007-05-30T13:31:00.000-07:00

WHEN: JUNE 8, 2007 9:30 AM-1:30 PM

Most public libraries have storytime programs for young children and their parents. Offering a Book Discussion Group for older children and their parents (or other adult) is another way to continue to foster the love of reading and families spending time together sharing books in a supportive environment. This workshop will suggest "tried and true" ways to select books, prepare questions and activities, publicize, structure, and implement the program. Booklists, web resources, trivia games, board games, crafts, and snack ideas will be shared. Bring one book that you love for which you would like to develop a discussion group.

WHO: PAMELA GREENE retired from the Beverly Hills Public Library after 23 years as a Children's Librarian. She is now the school librarian at The Hollywood Schoolhouse, a private school in Hollywood. She also works part time as a Children's Librarian at the Inglewood Public Library doing children's programming.

For registration information please visit our Web site at:
http://is.gseis.ucla.edu/conted/current.htm

or contact:

Cherry Williams, M.A., M.L.I.S.
Associate Director for Special Projects
UCLA Department of Information Studies
209 GSEIS Building, Box 951520
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-206-2962
310-206-4460 FAX
cndw@ucla.edu