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Empowering Library Staff to Serve as Effective Development Ambassadors
Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter: Marcy Heim, President, The Artful Asker LLC
Location: Neenah Public Library
Sponsored by: OWLS and Winnefox Library System
Library staff members often wish their board members; trustees and other volunteers took a more active role in the fundraising and development process. Most Board members and volunteers wish fundraising was not even on the list of board responsibilities!
This workshop will provide library staff members with a better understanding of reasonable expectations for Board members and how to best support their desire to help.
With the right understanding of the development process, staff and board members can identify and take actions that will facilitate the thoughtful relationships with others needed for development success.
Join professional speaker and development consultant, Marcy Heim, on a journey around an artful cycle of successful development.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
Empowering the Library Board, Trustees and Other Volunteers to Serve as Effective Development Ambassadors
Monday, March 15, 2010, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Presenter: Marcy Heim, President, The Artful Asker LLC
Location: Winneconne Public Library
Sponsored by: OWLS and Winnefox Library System
This workshop is open to library board trustees, volunteers, friends, and other interested parties. (The session for library staff is on March 16, 2010.)
A light supper will be served.
Library staff members often wish their board members; trustees and other volunteers took a more active role in the fundraising and development process. Most Board members and volunteers wish fundraising was not even on the list of board responsibilities!
This workshop will provide Board members and volunteers with specific examples, role plays and other tools needed to understand the power of thoughtful development and carve out ways to play an active role in the process that they enjoy.
With the right understanding of the development process, staff and board members can identify and take actions that will facilitate the thoughtful relationships with others needed for development success.
Join professional speaker and development consultant, Marcy Heim, on a journey around an artful cycle of successful development.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
Homelessness and the Library Webinar
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Presenter: Sonja Plummer-Morgan, Director, Turner Memorial Library in Presque Isle, Maine
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: NFLS
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
Staying Current and Dealing with Information Overload
Wednesday, January 27, 2010, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Sarah Houghton-Jan, San Jose Public Library (CA)
Location: GoToMeeting Webinar
Sponsored by: Nicolet Federated Library System
Presented by: Sarah Houghton-Jan, San Jose Public Library (CA), a.k.a. Librarian in Black.
Sarah is one of the movers and shakers when it comes to libraries and technology! She gave an excellent presentation last year on web tools, and this webinar should not disappoint!
She will share her methods for staying current with technology while not becoming overwhelmed. This is one you won't want to miss!
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
Hints from OWLS: practical tips for everyday tasks
Friday, December 11, 2009, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter: Rick, Dave, Gerri, Evan (Outagamie Wuapca Library System)
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
One of the great things about being a librarian in the 21st century is that there is always something new to learn. Sometimes however, with so many new technologies coming at us, it is hard to find time just to keep up with the basics. Here is a chance to learn something new and keep up with the tools you use every day.
This presentation by OWLS staff will cover a variety of practical tips and suggestions for performing tasks and using resources common to most OWLS libraries. Nothing fancy, just some of the things we do that you might find useful, like tips for managing email more effectively, how to make screen shots, and using InfoSoup features like my lists and my reading history. We will also demo key features in Millennium, highlight resources on the OWLS and OWLSnet websites, and show how to find library related information available from the state.
It wouldn't be an OWLS presentation without at least some cool software, so we will also take look at a few popular tools that OWLS staff use frequently in their work. This will also be a great time to ask questions or share your experiences about using OWLS related tools and resources.
(2.7 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
Face to Face Customer Service
Friday, October 9, 2009, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenters: Gail Johnson, Face to Face Communications and Training; Pam Parr, Face to Face Communications and Training
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Join us for an entertaining day focused on customer service!
In the morning session (9:30 AM to noon), we'll enjoy "Oh, I Wish I'd Said..."
Ever left a conversation wishing you'd said something different? This fun and interactive workshop will give you industry specific real world tips on "what to say and do" when dealing with difficult people. Guaranteed to increase your confidence and decrease your blood pressure!
And after lunch on your own in lovely downtown Appleton, come back for "What's the BZZZ..." (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
What do customers say about your organization, your staff, and your service? This humorous, highly-interactive workshop will get your people buzzing about how to engage customers so they want to come back again and again. Participants will leave with reality-based “how to’s” and new enthusiasm that will last long after this workshop is over.
Gail Johnson and Pam Parr of Face to Face Communications and Training provide customized training on a variety of topics in a humorous, engaging way. They have presented sessions at ALA conferences and at many libraries across the country. Don't miss this exciting opportunity!
(5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Rick.
Introduction to Fox Cities Workforce Development Center
Tuesday, September 29, 2009, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Workforce Development Center Staff
Location: Fox Cities Workforce Development Center - Menasha
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
This program, presented by staff at the Fox Cities Workforce Development Center, will provide an overview of the resources and services available at the center and online through the Job Center of Wisconsin Web site. Additional details about the program will be posted in the coming weeks.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
Introduction to the Waupaca Area Job Center
Friday, September 25, 2009, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Staff at the Waupaca Area Job Center
Location: Waupaca Area Job Center
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
This program, presented by staff at the Waupaca Area Job Center, will provide an overview of the resources and services available at the Waupaca Job Center and available online through the Job Center of Wisconsin Web site. Additional details about the program will be posted in the coming weeks.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
How to Avoid Cracking Walnuts with Jackhammers: Choosing the Right Web 2.0 Tool for the Job
Wednesday, July 22, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Stef Morrill, Associate Director, South Central Library System
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Project Play
You know about all sorts of new web technologies, like blogs, wikis, podcasts, etc. etc. etc. You know that these tools can be used to help solve day-to-day problems and to create new services for your patrons. But how do you choose which tools to use for any given project?
Join Stef Morrill and a group of library staff who have implemented successful projects using Web 2.0 technologies to get some insight into this question. Stef will give background information, and library staff will share how they made the right choices to create successful projects.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Creating Online Tutorials with Screencasting
Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenters: Stef Morrill, Associate Director, South Central Library System; Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Project Play
Join Beth and Stef and learn about screencasting: what it is, why you should consider creating some, tools and resources to get you started, along with tips to keep in mind when recording. These brief video tutorials are a fantastic way to empower your customers by providing training on demand in a popular, easily accessible format.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
ALA Connections Salon: The Future
Friday, June 19, 2009, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter:
Location: Online via ALA OPAL 100 Room
Sponsored by: American Library Association
Join us for an informal conversation about the future of ALA, libraries, and librarianship in the ALA Connections Salon with special guest Joe Janes, Associate Professor in the Information School at the University of Washington.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: Innovation Starts with I
Friday, May 22, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Helene Blowers, Director of Digital Strategy, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Project Play
Innovation has become such a bandied word these days that in some organizations it’s now an expectation for library staff to be innovative from the ground up. So, where does “innovation” really come from? and how do you kickstart something at an organizational level that is, by its very nature, connected to the elusive waves of individual creativity? The answer: Innovation starts with “I.” This session will explore how the I, YOU, WE of organization cultures are involved in responding to the needs and desires to innovate and change.
In 2007, our presenter was named a Mover & Shaker by Library Journal as one of the 50 most influential people shaping the future of libraries. The discovery learning program, Learning 2.0: 23 Things, that she created while serving as Technology Director for the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (NC) has launched a world-wide 2.0 learning sensation and has been replicated by over 700 organizations in 15 countries, including our very own Project Play.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Library 2.0: Technology in Children's Services
Wednesday, May 6, 2009, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Presenter: Panel of speakers
Location: Online via ALA OPAL Room
Sponsored by: Association for Library Services to Children, ALA
Join three ALSC members for a panel discussion about what new technologies are being used in libraries, and how librarians are incorporating this technology into their children’s and ‘tween programming. Hear about some great new products and how they’re being used in the library world, as well as how to budget for new purchases accordingly.
Panelists will include ALSC members Amber Creger, Chicago (IL) Public Library; Lauren Anduri, Brooklyn (NY) Public Library; and Jessica Trujillo, Somerset County (NJ) Public Library. This is an ALSC Student Session.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Reading is Going to the Dogs!
Friday, May 1, 2009, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter:
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Indianhead Federated Library System
Join us for this webinar on using therapy dogs in the library. Librarians from large, medium and small public libraries will be talking about their programs, how they are set up, how they publicize them, and how they have dealt with any challenging issues.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Audio Description Workshop: Helping Blind and Low-Vision Users Enjoy Digital Images
Thursday, April 30, 2009, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Presenter:
Location: Online Via OPAL Auditorium
Sponsored by: Alliance Library System
Audio Description is a narrative technique that makes visual images more accessible to blind and low-vision people by producing audible written descriptions of non-verbal visual information, such as digital photographs, television programs, motion pictures, and live events. This workshop will focus on uses of audio description by libraries with digital image collections, image-intensive websites, etc.
Please Note: This workshop will last approximately 2.5 hours. It will be a "working workshop" in the sense that we will be writing and recording actual audio descriptions. Please provide a digital image for which you would like to create an audio description during this workshop.
(2.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Learning Express Library (Learn a Test)
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Presenter: Evan Bend, Electronic Resources Librarian, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
This hands-on class will take a closer look at the redesigned Learn-a-Test site. We will take a close look at the scope of the content available and provide step-by-step instructions for using the site, including:
- setting up an account
- taking a practice test
- using a skills course
- downloading, viewing, and saving ebooks
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
Mango Languages
Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Evan Bend, Electronic Resources Librarian, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Mango is our new easy to use and fun language tool focusing on learning everyday conversation skills. This class will cover everything you need to know to get started using Mango. Each participant will set up an account and have time to practice. You may want to bring your own headphones to use. As time permits, we will also explore ways to search InfoSoup for language learning materials and for items in other languages.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
Project Play Date: Get More Out of Firefox
Tuesday, April 28, 2009, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Joy Schwarz, Web Librarian, Winnefox Library System
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: Project Play
Already use Firefox for your browser, but want to learn about the features and add-ons that can make your work day more efficient and productive? Don't use Firefox yet and wonder why anyone would switch from Internet Explorer?
Join Joy Schwarz of Winnefox Library System to get...
- Tips for tabbed browsing
- A demo of how to install and manage add-ons
- Add-ons that fit your workflow and help get stuff done faster and easier.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Mango Languages
Thursday, April 23, 2009, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Evan Bend, Electronic Resources Librarian, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Mango is our new easy to use and fun language tool focusing on learning everyday conversation skills. This class will cover everything you need to know to get started using Mango. As time permits, we will also explore ways to search InfoSoup for language learning materials and for items in other languages.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
Open Meetings Law and You
Wednesday, April 22, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Bruce Olsen, Assistant Attorney General in the State Programs, Administration, and Revenue Unit, Wisconsin Department of Justice
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Nicolet Federated Library System
Public Library Directors and Library Board Trustees will find this online workshop of great interest and relevance to their professional role in providing openness in government. This will be a presentation that aims to provide attendees with a workable understanding of the law, by explaining fundamental principles and addressing recurring questions. The topics will include the following:
- What entities are “governmental bodies” subject to the open meetings law?
- What communications are “meetings” and subject to the requirements of the open meeting law?
- What is required if the open meeting law applies?
- When is it permissible to convene in closed session?
- Who enforces the open meetings law and what are its penalties?
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Gerald McDermott
Friday, April 17, 2009, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Gerald McDermott, author and illustrator
Location: Menasha Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Winnefox Library System
Dream weaver, tale spinner, portrayer of visions, interpreter of the human spirit, Gerald McDermott is all of these and more. Through his bold, graphic renderings of timeless tales from around the world, McDermott communicates his deep understanding of the transformative power of myth. His work is an evocation of the human quest for unity and
completeness.
His first book, ANANSI THE SPIDER: A Tale from the Ashanti, was named a Caldecott Honor Book. His subsequent books include ARROW TO THE SUN: A Tale from the Pueblo, which won the coveted Caldecott Medal, and RAVEN: A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest, another Caldecott Honor Book.
In this presentation, McDermott will discuss the meaning and symbols in his books and how they relate to activities that can be done with children at library programs and in the classroom. Don't miss this exciting opportunity!
(Join us for the CCBC's annual visit in the afternoon. If you're attending both sessions, lunch will be on your own.)
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Great New Books for Children and Teens
Friday, April 17, 2009, 12:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center
Location: Menasha Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Winnefox Library System
Cooperative Children's Book Center librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman will highlight some of the books in "CCBC Choices 2009" at this session for the Winnefox and OWLS library systems. All of the Choices 2009 books will be available for hands-on book examination. The presentation will focus on books for babies through teens.
(2.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
ALA Connections Salon: Advocacy
Friday, April 17, 2009, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: , American Library Association
Location: Online via ALA OPAL 100 Room
Sponsored by: American Library Association
Join us for an informal conversation about advocating for libraries, reading, and the responsible use of information. Discuss with your fellow ALA members how to make your point, perfect your elevator speech, and advocate for your library.
With special guest Marci Merola, Director of the ALA Office for Library Advocacy.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Great New Books for Babies Through Teens
Thursday, April 16, 2009, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center
Location: Menasha Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Winnefox Library System
Hear about wonderful, recently published books for kids from birth through high school at a presentation by librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman of the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC). The CCBC is a library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that serves public and school librarians and teachers across Wisconsin. This session is aimed at all interested adults, including parents, grandparents, and others who want to find out about great books for children and teens. Books will be available for hands-on browsing.
This program is offered to the public as part of the Fox Cities Book Festival. No registration is required.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Learning Express Library (Learn a Test)
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Evan Bend, Electronic Resources Librarian, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
This year Learn a Test will offer an exciting new interface that should make the product much easier to use and promote. This class will demo the new look and give an overview of how to use the site, including:
- settting up an account
- exploring the scope of the content
- taking a practice test
- using a skills course
- downloading, viewing, and saving ebooks
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
Google Calendar Basics
Friday, March 27, 2009, 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
An overview of Google Calendars will be given, along with plenty of hands-on time for you to set up calendars for your library. We'll discuss adding events, repeating events, public vs. private calendar options, how to embed your calendar on your web site, permissions and sharing with others. Google Calendars is free and easy to use!
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: Exploring Google Reader
Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Jean Anderson, Continuing Education/Multitype Coordinator, South Central Library System
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Project Play
During Project Play, we explored RSS and using Bloglines to collect and organize your RSS feeds (Week 3 of Semester 1). If you’re a Gmail or Google Docs user, you probably know about Google Reader. This program will explore all the features of Google Reader including subscribing to and organizing your feeds, sharing items with friends, and tips for using Google Reader (or any newsreader) effectively. If you want to refresh your memory on RSS and Newsreaders, check out the Common Craft video: RSS in Plain English.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Web Services for Small Libraries
Wednesday, March 25, 2009, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Sarah Houghton-Jan, Senior Librarian for Digital Futures, San Jose Public Library
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Nicolet Federated Library System
Learn about easy (and mostly free!) tools and services to help you market your library more effectively via the web. If you currently don't have a web presence, you will soon!
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
The Collaborative Mind: Tools for 21st Century Learning
Friday, March 20, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Ernie Cox, Media Specialist, St. Timothy's School, Raleigh, N.C.
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: Sirsi Dynix
21st Century Learning standards (AASL & ISTE to name a few) highlight the importance of collaborative learning and thinking. What tools can foster collaborative student engagement while also addressing budgetary and infrastructure limitations? This institute will offer participants a look at tools which address this question, including Google Education Edition, Noodle Bib, and wikis.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Adolescent Literacy Workshop
Thursday, March 19, 2009, 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
Presenter: Panel of librarians and educators
Location: Waupaca Area Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Statewide assessments of reading achievement show that the proportion of students proficient in reading declines as they move from elementary and middle school to high school. The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Division for Libraries, Technology and Community Learning, has launched a multi-year initiative that will champion high-quality teen services and build momentum behind Wisconsin's drive to create the most literate, well-educated citizenry and workforce in the nation. This workshop is part of that initiative.
Public librarians are encouraged to invite school partners (middle and high school librarians, school district reading specialists or administrators, etc.) to this workshop as one of the activities is to conduct an action planning session where activities and events may be planned for individual communities. Participants will leave with concrete ideas on making connections with schools to provide support through programs, outreach, etc.
Plans for the day:
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Adolescent Brain Development (Nicole Strang, UW-Madison doctorate student)
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Academic Success Panel Presentation (Jill Sharp, At-Risk Coordinator & Assoc. Principal, Shawano School District; Connie Abert, Waupaca County UW-Extension Youth Development Educator)
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Box lunches ($5 payable at the workshop)
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM
Video Games, Literacy & 21st Century Skills (Kym Buchanan, UWSP professor)
2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Action Planning - brainstorming (Connie Abert & Sue Abrahamson, facilitators)
(5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Cruise to Success: Marketing for Libraries
Friday, March 6, 2009, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Loreen Phillips, Head of Information Literacy Services, McDermott Library, University of Texas-Dallas
Location: Online Via OPAL Auditorium
Sponsored by: TAP Information Services
Loreen Phillips, the Head of Information Literacy Services at McDermott Library at the University of Texas-Dallas, has written a recently published book about marketing for libraries, Cruise to Success: How to Steer Your Way Through the Murky Waters of Marketing Your Library, published in Dec. 2008 by Chandos Publishing. Phillips provides clear, step-by-step instructions and guidelines for developing a successful library marketing program. We will speak with her about how libraries of all types, but especially academic libraries, can improve their marketing strategies, activities, and results.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
The Next Generation Library Catalogs
Thursday, March 5, 2009, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Marshall Breeding, Director for Innovative Technologies & Research, Vanderbilt University
Location: Online via ALA OPAL Room
Sponsored by: American Library Association
Marshall Breeding has been studying, tracking, and writing about the online library catalog industry for years. Join us for an informal conversation about the promise, trends, and challenges of next generation library catalogs. This workshop is part of the ALA Connections Salon.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: Gaming @ the Library
Friday, February 27, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Jeannie McBeth, Oshkosh Public Library
Location: online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Project Play
"The Whys, Wiis, and Hows Explained"
If you're unsure of the role gaming has in libraries, or if you want to start new game programs at your library but don't know how to go about it, attend this session to get answers as well as basic and practical tips.
Jeannie McBeth of Oshkosh Public Library will talk about the gamut of gaming opportunities in libraries -- from board games to Wii, and from kids to seniors. Join us to learn about libraries as the setting for gaming, playing, and learning!
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
EBSCO & ProQuest
Thursday, February 26, 2009, 9:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Presenter: Evan Bend, Electronic Resources Librarian, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
This hands-on class will provide a detailed look at the variety and depth of content available in EBSCO and ProQuest. The focus will be on learning and practicing search strategies and navigating effectively through each site. The class will also cover:
- Searching subject collections, such as Health, Business, Education, and Wisconsin resources
- Using My EBSCOhost to save, export, and share information
- Searching InfoSoup to find eResources
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
EBSCO & ProQuest
Thursday, February 19, 2009, 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Presenter: Evan Bend, Electronic Resources Librarian, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
This overview of the two main magazine and newspaper resources available on InfoSoup will focus on:
- Highlighting key content in each collection
- Providing tips for searching and navigating the sites
- Printing, saving & email articles
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Evan.
Project Play Date: More with Flickr
Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Tana Elias, Madison Public Library
Location: Online via GoToWebinar
Sponsored by: Project Play
Expand your Flickr knowledge with an overview of Flickr changes in the last year. Learn how to make the most of your library's Flickr account (or find some compellling reasons to sign up with Flickr) including...
- customization options
- badges
- easy photo editing
- Flickr time-saving utilities
- behind-the-scenes manipulation of dates and viewing permissions
- Flickr's new video storage.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Getting Things Done
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Debra Wilcox Johnson, Ph.D., Johnson & Johnson Consulting
Location: James J. Siebers Memorial Library, Kimberly
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Most of us feel like we have too much work and too little time. This workshop explores why we feel overloaded at work and why we have trouble managing time. Strategies for being more productive will be discussed, and suggestions for "spring cleaning" of library files and storage areas will be offered.
(2.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Personnel Management
Thursday, February 12, 2009, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Presenter: Debra Wilcox Johnson, Ph.D., Johnson & Johnson Consulting
Location: James J. Siebers Memorial Library, Kimberly
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Supervising staff is one of the most challenging aspects of management. This interactive workshop will review key strategies for providing employee feedback and address effective methods for dealing with difficult employees. This workshop is intended for supervisors.
(2.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Rick.
Radio Station WIIFM: Keeping Stakeholders Engaged Through "What's In It For Me" Communication
Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Ulla de Stricker, Consultant, de Stricker Associates
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: Sirsi Dynix
Ulla de Stricker addresses ways our profession's practitioners may overcome the "yawn factor" standing in the way of effective dialogue by introducing "hooks" into the way we sell our value and activities to decision makers. The competition for attention is getting ever more intense and we need to work on our messaging, adjusting for stakeholders' preferences, styles, and priorities. The good news is that decision makers are always tuned in to radio station WIIFM.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Google Reader Basics
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
More and more information from OWLS is being published in blogs, so there are more and more places to keep track of in order to stay informed. Learn how to make your life easier by using Google Reader to aggregate the content from our blogs and others. This session will teach you about RSS feeds and Google Reader basics. We'll take some time to set up your account, subscribe to OWLS feeds, and explore the web for fun feeds beyond OWLS and OWLSnet resources.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
The Real Bottom Line: Myths About Using Business Principles in Libraries
Thursday, January 8, 2009, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Pat Wagner, Co-Owner, Pattern Research, Inc.
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: Sirsi Dynix
Return on investment (or equity, or assets). Merchandising. Leveraging capacity. Bottom line strategies. Shareholders. More and more, library management meetings sound like corporate board rooms. The problem: What might work for a multi-million dollar company that produces commodities like toothpaste and canned beans might not work as well with a social institution like a library, no matter how large. However, entrepreneurs tend to run smaller businesses where fiscal responsibility, personalized customer service and innovation are the rule. Their models can help libraries better control costs, increase usage figures and attract political and financial support. Why is the neighborhood gourmet restaurant a better example for library operations than the multi-national hamburger chain?
Learn:
- Which business myths could hurt your library's performance?
- Which principles from the private sector can be applied to library management?
- Why "Return on Investment" can distract you from making your library a success?
- How to recruit the right kind of business experience to work for your library.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: The Social Library
Friday, December 19, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Tasha Saecker, Director, Menasha Public Library
Location: Online via SCLS OPAL room
Sponsored by: OWLS, SCLS, Winnefox
Come and play with some of the hot social networking tools, including Twitter, FriendFeed and Delicious. Tasha Saecker, director of the Menasha Public Library, will speak about the impact of having your library involved in the new social web.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
ALA Connections Salon: Gaming Connections
Friday, December 19, 2008, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter:
Location: Online via ALA OPAL room
Sponsored by: American Library Association
The December installment in the series of ALA President Jim Rettig's ALA Connections Salons will be a free informal online discussion with an ALA expert on gaming in libraries.
Like European discussion salons, the ALA Connections Salon provides a relaxed environment (online, of course) where ALA members can participate in formal and informal discussions centered around a timely topic.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Gadget Open House
Thursday, December 18, 2008, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenters: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, OWLS; Julie Leopold, Computer Technician, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Join Beth and Julie for a fun morning of play! We'll have tons of cool gadgets and games on hand for you to try out and play around with, including: iPod nano and touch, mp3 players, Flip video cameras, Sony camcorders, GPS unit, Amazon Kindle, Palm, Wii, Playstation, and more. This is your chance to get hands-on experience with these devices. Don't miss it!
(2.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Wisconsin Open Meetings Law
Thursday, December 18, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Bruce A. Olsen, Assistant Attorney General, WI Department of Justice
Location: Online Via OPAL Auditorium
Sponsored by: Wisconsin Valley Library Service
Public Library Directors and Library Board Trustees will find this online workshop of great interest and relevance to their professional role in providing openness in government. This will be a presentation via OPAL that aims to provide attendees with a workable understanding of the law, by explaining fundamental principles and addressing recurring questions. The topics will include the following:
- What entities are “governmental bodies” subject to the open meetings law?
- What communications are “meetings” and subject to the requirements of the open meeting law?
- What is required if the open meeting law applies?
- When is it permissible to convene in closed session?
- Who enforces the open meetings law and what are its penalties?
Presenter Bruce A. Olsen, is an Assistant Attorney General in the State Programs, Administration, and Revenue Unit of the Wisconsin Department of Justice. He received his undergraduate degree from the Univ. of Minnesota-Twin Cities, his master’s degree from Princeton University, and his law degree from the Univ. of Wisconsin Law School. His practice emphases include administrative law, constitutional litigation, and the open meetings law. Prior to joining the Dept. of Justice in 1981, he served as a law clerk for the Wisconsin Court of Appeals Judge Paul C. Gartzke.
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Web 2.0: MySpace? Yes!
Thursday, December 11, 2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Presenter: Lisa Sarm, Public Library of Springfield, IL
Location: Online via RPLS OPAL Room
Sponsored by: Rolling Prairie Library System
Depending on your customers, you might find that MySpace is a better fit than Facebook. For Lisa Sarm, it is. Sarm currently works at Lincoln Library, the Public Library of Springfield, Illinois in the Youth Services Department. She enjoys working with patrons of all ages, but enjoys teens the most. She received her Master of Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Library and Information Studies in 2004.
Join Lisa and discover the fun way your library can build a web presence using MySpace. In addition to finding out what's worked for Lisa, we'll talk about signing up, privacy, customizing and more! The program will last approximately one hour.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Gadget Open House
Wednesday, December 10, 2008, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenters: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, OWLS; Julie Leopold, Computer Technician, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Join Beth and Julie for a fun morning of play! We'll have tons of cool gadgets and games on hand for you to try out and play around with, including: iPod nano and touch, mp3 players, Flip video cameras, Sony camcorders, GPS unit, Amazon Kindle, Palm, Wii, Playstation, and more. This is your chance to get hands-on experience with these devices. Don't miss it!
NOTE: This workshop is repeated on December 18th.
(2.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Google Reader Basics
Friday, December 5, 2008, 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
More and more information from OWLS is being published in blogs, so there are more and more places to keep track of in order to stay informed. Learn how to make your life easier by using Google Reader to aggregate the content from our blogs and others. This session will teach you about RSS feeds and Google Reader basics. We'll take some time to set up your account, subscribe to OWLS feeds, and explore the web for fun feeds beyond OWLS and OWLSnet resources.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: The Wonderful World of Widgets
Friday, November 21, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenters: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System; Joy Schwarz, Web Librarian, Winnefox Library System
Location: Online via SCLS OPAL room
Sponsored by: OWLS, SCLS, Winnefox
Learn how to liven up your web sites and blogs with portable chunks of code called widgets. There are loads of sizes and types, and they are incredibly easy to use. Just copy and paste! Joy Schwarz and Beth Carpenter will show you how to find them and why you should consider using them.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
ALA Connections Salon: Political Connections with Guests from the ALA Washington Office
Friday, November 21, 2008, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Jim Rettig, President, American Library Association
Location: Online via ALA OPAL room
Sponsored by: American Library Association
The November installment in the series of ALA President Jim Rettig's ALA Connections Salons will be a free informal online discussion with staff members at the ALA Washington Office. With the national elections behind us, we will discuss how the election results could affect national information legislation, policies, and initiatives affecting library users, libraries, and library-related organizations.
Like European discussion salons, the ALA Connections Salon provides a relaxed environment (online, of course) where ALA members can participate in formal and informal discussions centered around a timely topic.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Challenging the Assumptions of Legacy Librarianship
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenters: Joan Frye Williams, Library & Information Technology Consultant; George Needham, Vice President for Member Services, OCLC
Location: Online Via OPAL Auditorium
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
“Legacy librarianship” is a term coined by presenter Joan Frye Williams to describe the fundamental truths that have been passed down through the generations of librarians – in library school, on the job, and in our professional literature. For example, we’ve always been told that one-on-one assistance to patrons is our most valuable activity, and should be our top priority. Have you ever wondered if these “truths” would hold up under serious scrutiny?
Many librarians simply take what they’ve always been told about patrons and their needs for granted, but the world we serve has changed, and new evidence confirms that some of our basic assumptions about library service need to change, too. To stay relevant we must be in sync with the needs and wants of our communities, but how can we implement change when the inertia of "legacy librarianship" is a nearly irresistible force?
In this updated version of their PLA presentation, library consultant Joan Frye Williams and OCLC Vice-President George Needham will take a humorous, no-holds-barred look at recent data that challenge traditional library thinking, and will offer some surprising suggestions for re-imagining the library. Participants will learn about:
- The most recent OCLC-commissioned research findings about social networking and library advocacy.
- Suggestions about which library services align well with emerging customer requirements, and which services might need to be discontinued or changed.
- Successful new service models, with practical implementation tips.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Tinkering in the Techie Toybox: Staying on Top of Consumer Technology
Friday, November 14, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: Sirsi Dynix
Do you have patrons asking if their MP3 players will work with your digital book collection? Trying to plug their digital cameras into your public computers to upload photos to Facebook? If so, you just might need a Techie Toybox.
David explains what a techie toybox is, shares what's in Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library's toybox, and explains how these "toys" can be used for staff education, keeping up-to-date with technology, and even reaching out into your library's community.
NOTE: When registering, use 100 for the customer number.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Google Reader Basics
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
More and more information from OWLS is being published in blogs, so there are more and more places to keep track of in order to stay informed. Learn how to make your life easier by using Google Reader to aggregate the content from our blogs and others. This session will teach you about RSS feeds and Google Reader basics. We'll take some time to set up your account, subscribe to OWLS feeds, and explore the web for fun feeds beyond OWLS and OWLSnet resources.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: Tech Gadgets - Cool Toys... and more!
Friday, October 24, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Stef Morrill, Associate Director, South Central Library System
Location: Online via SCLS OPAL room
Sponsored by: OWLS, SCLS, Winnefox
Come learn about some cool gadgets and why they are important. Not just cool tech toys, gadgets are indicators of trends that are shaping our media and technology world. Stef Morrill will share information about various gadgets and their impact.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Taming Technolust: Planning in a Hyperlinked World
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, IL
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: Sirsi Dynix
Michael Stephens offers ten steps for technology planning in our fast changing, ever-evolving information world. From "Letting Go of Control" to evaluation, this institute will offer ten practical tips for taming your organization's techno-problems.
NOTE: When registering, use 100 for the customer number.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Leadership for Your Library
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jeffrey Russell, Co-Director, Russell Consulting, Inc
Location: Muehl Public Library (Seymour, WI)
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Nicolet Federated Library System
It is said that leadership is more art than science. While you can teach people the skills of management, developing their capacities to lead others is far more difficult. In this intense and highly interactive session, you will learn the core characteristics and qualities that enable someone to lead and assess your own effectiveness as a leader of your library. Introducing the concept of servant leadership, learning facilitator Jeffrey Russell will guide you in developing a plan to enhance your leadership to guide your library successfully into the future.
We'll be going to Cheezy Jim's Pizza for lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM. The cost of lunch will be $5.00 per person. OWLS and NFLS will cover any lunch costs beyond that. Tell us if you'll be staying for lunch when you register.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Providing GREAT Customer Service at Your Library
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Jeffrey Russell, Co-Director, Russell Consulting, Inc
Location: Muehl Public Library (Seymour, WI)
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Nicolet Federated Library System
The residents of our communities have seemingly an unlimited array of choices when it comes to where they get the information and resources they need to be informed, educated, and enlightened. Why should your library be one of their first choices? In this engaging workshop, learning facilitator Jeffrey Russell will guide you in identifying the actions that library staff can take to ensure that people see your library as their first choice. You will leave this session with the beginnings of a plan for building a world class library service for the residents of your community.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: Password Management Made Easy
Friday, September 26, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Online via SCLS OPAL room
Sponsored by: OWLS, SCLS, Winnefox
Which email address did I register with at Google Docs? Did I use the same login and password for pbwiki? I can’t remember my username for YouTube! Arg! If this sounds like you, sign up for this Play Date. Learn how to solve all of your online account woes with Passpack, a secure, online password manager you can access from any web computer. If you use a different password manager you’d like to recommend, be ready to share the details with other Project Players. See you on OPAL!
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
A Casual Conversation with Michael Stephens
Friday, September 19, 2008, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, River Forest, IL
Location: Online Via OPAL Auditorium
Sponsored by: TAP Information Services
The Casual Conversations series is designed to be up-close and personal from a respectable online distance. While there are many conferences (in-person, online, and in-world) where librarians can hear leaders in the field make formal presentations about interesting projects, there are few opportunities to hear these same leaders discuss informally what they currently are working on, their future plans and goals, the challenges and opportunities facing librarianship, their personal pet peeves, etc.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Raising Literate Children Begins at Birth
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter: Sue McCleaf Nespeca, nationally-known speaker and author
Location: Ripon Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Winnefox Library System
This workshop will focus on books and literacy experiences for babies and toddlers. Topics to be covered include:
- Planning baby lapsit and toddler programs incorporating early literacy skills
- Music and literacy activities for infants and toddlers.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Every Child Ready to Read
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Presenter: Sue McCleaf Nespeca, nationally-known speaker and author
Location: Ripon Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Winnefox Library System
What can libraries do to help assure that our youngest patrons are started on the right path? How can librarians enlist parents as partners in preparing their children for learning to read? This workshop will address tested programs for parents that can be offered by librarians and will suggest ways to incorporate these practices into storytime programs.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Waupaca Area Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
More on LibraryThing
Friday, August 22, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Jean Anderson, Continuing Education/Multitype Coordinator, South Central Library System
Location: Online in SCLS OPAL meeting room
Sponsored by: Project Play
You learned about the basics of LibraryThing in Project Play. Join the Pandalibrarian (aka Jean Anderson) to learn more about LibraryThing, including editing your tags, writing reviews, receiving advance copies of books, LibraryThing Local, and much more!
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Video on the Web: A Primer
Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: SirsiDynix Institute
Video on the web is one of today's hottest social networking trends. But what can this emerging technology do for libraries? What is a videoblog and why use one on your library's website? This in-depth session answers these questions and more. Come explore how libraries are using video for outreach and learning through a variety of case studies, discover tips on what types of content work best for different types of libraries, and learn what to consider when planning for and implementing videocasting at your library.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Outstanding Books for Children and Young Adults
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Megan Schliesman, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
CCBC librarian Megan Schliesman will highlight Outstanding Books for Children, including the 2008 ALA award-winning books for children and books for babies, toddlers, and children up through grade 5 that have been included in CCBC Choices 2008. Outstanding Books for Young Adults will highlight the 2008 ALA award winners for grades 6-12, along with books for older children and teens that have been included in CCBC Choices 2008.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
- 9:00-9:30 AM, registration & browsing time
- 9:30-11:15 AM, Outstanding Books for Children
- 11:15-12:30 PM, browsing time & lunch on your own
- 12:30-2:00 PM, Outstanding Books for Teens
- 2:00-3:00 PM, browsing time
Each participant will receive a copy of CCBC Choices 2008.
The workshops can be viewed online at blip.tv.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
HOLA Project Workshop
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Marcia Sarnowski, HOLA Project Trainer, Winding Rivers library System
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
The HOLA (Hispanic Outreach Library Action) Project is intended to empower Wisconsin library staff to reach out to the Hispanic community and increase their access to technology.
At the workshop library staff will learn
* demographic information on the Hispanic community in Wisconsin
* methods to increase partnerships between libraries and the local Hispanic community
* tips on potential services of special interest to this population.
This workshop is part of WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach Program made possible by a grant to Wisconsin from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This grant is being administered by the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning.
Lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
Managing Security in the Library
Friday, February 1, 2008, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Warren Graham, Security Consultant, Warren Graham Consulting Services
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS
Please note: This session is a repeat of Thursday's session.
Library staff interacts with patrons who are difficult or disruptive on a regular basis. If you’d like to learn how to effectively manage difficult situations and create a more secure work environment, don’t miss this informative workshop!
Security expert Warren Graham, a.k.a. “The Black Belt Librarian”, will address security issues through role-playing and real-life examples.
Participants will learn: how to recognize and react to emotional behavior, communication techniques for talking with disruptive patrons, how to handle problem situations with confidence and authority, methods for documenting and implementing security policies, the elements of a successful security program.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
Managing Security in the Library
Friday, February 1, 2008, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Warren Graham, Security Consultant, Warren Graham Consulting Services
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Library staff interacts with patrons who are difficult or disruptive on a regular basis. If you’d like to learn how to effectively manage difficult situations and create a more secure work environment, don’t miss this informative workshop! Security expert Warren Graham, a.k.a. “The Black Belt Librarian”, will address security issues through role-playing and real-life examples. Participants will learn: how to recognize and react to emotional behavior, communication techniques for talking with disruptive patrons, how to handle problem situations with confidence and authority, methods for documenting and implementing security policies, the elements of a successful security program.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
Ethics, MySpace and the Public Library
Thursday, December 6, 2007, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Elizabeth Buchanan, Director for the Center for Information Policy Research, UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS
You look around your public Internet workstations and notice that many users are logged on to MySpace or other social networking sites. You have an Internet Acceptable Use Policy but what other issues does your library need to consider? This workshop will explore how public libraries are responding to the MySpace phenomena by looking at emerging ethical issues such as privacy and responsibility, pending legislation, and policy responses. The workshop will be discussion based, with lecture and group activities. Dr. Buchanan, Associate Professor and Director for the Center of Information Policy Research at UW-Milwaukee, is a well-known scholar on the topics of information policy and ethics.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
Captivating Choices: High-Interest Books for Low-Interest Readers
Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, CCBC; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, CCBC
Location: Online via Opal
This OPAL session will feature books that offer engagement for reluctant readers as CCBC librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman highlight a selection of high-appeal picture books, novels, non-fiction and graphic novels for children and teens. Books that may have particular appeal for boys will be emphasized.
To attend the workshop, follow the link to the OWLS OPAL Conference Room:
(1 contact hours for recertification)
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