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Accessible Literature - audio and visual

Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Presenter: Jean Kalscheur, Vision Rehabilitation Teacher, Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired
Location: Ogilvie Room, Thompson Community Center, 820 W. College Ave., Appleton, WI
Sponsored by:  OWLS

 If you are a librarian, senior center, assisted living or independent living staff or activity professional who works with low vision adults, this presentation is for you. Learn about the accessibility options available from your local library, the new tablets, and e-readers--like the iPad, Kindle and Nook. Audio books, from the public library or the Talking Book program, are a great reading tool, too.

 
Jean Kalscheur, Vision Rehabilitation Teacher with the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, will partner with local library experts to demonstrate a variety of options for keeping older adults with changing vision connected to reading.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Tapping Our Inner Futurist

Wednesday, April 10, 2013, 9:15 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenter: Garry Golden, Futurist
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by:  OWLS

Foresight and the Future of Libraries

Join academically trained Futurist Garry Golden for a workshop on understanding how libraries can learn to anticipate changes in society and technology that might have an impact on our communities and civic institutions.

The workshop will introduce three themes: Rethinking Local, Culture of Lifelong Learning, and Place-based Experiences.

We will explore the role libraries might play in supporting the groundswell of rethinking local systems (e.g. food, health, manufacturing, workforce training and education) to build a culture of resiliency against uncertain changes ahead.

We will talk about an expanding role for public libraries in a culture of lifelong learning where mastery of skills becomes critical to future success for community members.

We will consider the importance of Brick and Mortar. Yes, place still matters in the digital age! How might libraries reimagine their physical spaces to meet expectations for programs around: Creative Aging, Pop-up Architecture, Craft and Maker Spaces, Civicware Hackathons, Immersive Media environments, and Playscapes.

Garry will share leadership activities and techniques to engage your staff, Board and community to bring about change that is needed, and appropriate to your library.

We're excited to take a glimpse into the future and to hear how libraries can identify changes, explore implications and pave the way for learners in the 21st century. We hope you can join us for this workshop.

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Bus Tour of Madison Area Libraries

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Presenters: Fitchburg Public Library; Verona Public Library; Sequoya Branch of Madison Public Library
Location: Charter Bus
Sponsored by:  NFLS and OWLS

Road Trip!
Register now to reserve your seat for a behind-the-scenes tour of three Madison-area libraries. Lunch is included.

Cost $10
After registering, send payment to your library system by March 18. (Payable to NFLS or OWLS)

Itinerary
6:00 am: Board bus at old Menard's lot on Waube Ln in Green Bay
6:45 am: Board bus at park-n-ride at US 41 and Ballard in Appleton
9:30 am: Tour of Fitchburg Public Library
11:00 am: Tour of Verona Public Library
12:30 pm: Lunch at Pasqual's Cantina in Verona
2:00 pm: tour of Sequoya Branch of the Madison Public Library
3:15  pm: Depart
5:30 pm: Arrive in Appleton
6:00 pm: Arrive in Green Bay

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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CCBC 2013 - Great New Books for Children and Teens

Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Presenters: Merri Lindgren; Megan Schliesman
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS, NFLS, Winnefox

CCBC librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman will talk about Great New Books for Children in the morning session and Great New Books for Teens in the afternoon, highlighting selected books from CCBC Choices 2013. 

Books included in CCBC Choices 2013 will be available for hands-on examination.

The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC), located on the UW-Madison campus, serves as a children's literature library for adults, a book examination center, and a research library.

9:30-10:00 AM --Arrive/Browse
10:00-11:30 AM -- Great New Books for Children (Birth - Grade 5)
11:30-1:00 PM -- Browse/Lunch
1:00-2:30 PM -- Great New Books for Older Children and Teens (Grades 6-12)
2:30-3:00 PM -- Browse

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Library Service for Patrons with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Presenters: Stefanie Doszak, Senior Therapist; Stacie Ferg, Program Director, Fox Valley Autism Treatment Program
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by:  OWLS

Join us to learn more about the prevalence and treatment of autism spectrum disorders in the Fox Valley and to discuss how you can improve service to patrons affected by these disorders. Make the library space more welcoming, plan inclusive programs, communicate effectively with parents and children, respond constructively to behaviors that might seem disruptive, and share appropriate resources with families seeking information on autism. Bring your questions and ideas to share.

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Pinterest for Libraries

Wednesday, February 27, 2013, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter: Bradley Shipps, CE & Outreach Librarian, OWLS
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by:  OWLS

 Did you know that Pinterest crossed the 10 million-user mark faster than any other standalone site in history? In this webinar, we'll get to know the hottest social network going and explore a myriad of ways that libraries can use Pinterest for creative marketing, outreach, and fun.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Books Build Better Brains - afternoon session

Monday, February 11, 2013, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, Faculty, UW Madison
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by:  Appleton Public Library, OWLS, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton Education Foundation, and Child Care Resource & Referral

Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking presentation with Q&A by Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, faculty at UW Madison. Dr. Navsaria champions the value of literacy for long-term learning and overall well-being. During his hour-long presentation he will discuss research behind early brain and childhood development, and how they affect literacy.

Brief community overviews provided by: 
Dr. Sarah Campbell, St. Elizabeth Hospital Reach Out And Read Program
Amy Wilson and Kimberly Quinn, AASD Developmental Screening, Read-Talk-Play
Tanya Misselt and Yee Lee Vue, APL Early Literacy Outreach

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Books Build Better Brains - evening session

Monday, February 11, 2013, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Presenter: Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, Faculty, UW Madison
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: Appleton Public Library, OWLS, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Appleton Education Foundation, and Child Care Resource & Referral

Join us for a dynamic and thought-provoking presentation with Q&A by Dr. Dipesh Navsaria, faculty at UW Madison. Dr. Navsaria champions the value of literacy for long-term learning and overall well-being. During his hour-long presentation he will discuss research behind early brain and childhood development, and how they affect literacy.

Brief community overviews provided by: 
Dr. Sarah Campbell, St. Elizabeth Hospital Reach Out And Read Program 
Amy Wilson and Kimberly Quinn, AASD Developmental Screening, Read-Talk-Play 
Tanya Misselt and Yee Lee Vue, APL Early Literacy Outreach

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Summer Library Program Workshop

Friday, February 8, 2013, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Presenter: Mary Tooley, Art in a Suitcase
Location: UW-Fox Valley in Menasha
Sponsored by: OWLS

Join us for this year's SLP planning workshop and enjoy a presentation by Mary Tooley of Art in a Suitcase in the morning followed by a catered lunch. After lunch, we will tour the earth science museum on campus and then reconvene for sharing ideas among OWLS librarians.

(5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Sue.

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Every Child Ready to Read - webinar viewing

Thursday, January 17, 2013, 11:00 AM - 12:30 AM

Presenters: Dorothy Stoltz; Connie Wilson
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: APL, OWLS

OWLS and APL have teamed up to share this webinar with OWLS member library staff and others interested in early literacy and school readiness. Join us in Appleton's meeting room C to watch and discuss.

Are you tired of trying to convey early literacy practices to adults without getting results?  Are you uncertain about the best way to present workshop information?  This webinar is open to anyone trying to improve or supplement his or her skills in training adults in early literacy and school readiness.  The goal of the webinar is to explore how to partner with caring adults in a workshop setting to inspire children to learn and to demonstrate how to accelerate the learning process.  The webinar features easy-to-learn techniques that can be used in ECRR and other training programs.  In addition, there will be three learning activities, and three question and answer sessions.

More details here: http://www.ala.org/alsc/every-child-ready-read-how-train-and-motivate-adults-foster-school-readiness

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference

Wednesday, January 16, 2013, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Presenter: Various
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: NFLS

Six Speakers!       One Day!      Loads of Wild Fun! 

What is it? A state-wide virtual conference developed by the Nicolet Federated Library System and sponsored by several other public library systems throughout Wisconsin!  It will feature six webinars in one day (using GotoWebinar), with presenters from California to Maine.  Attend what you want -  one….four….or all six!  Door prizes will be raffled at each session, and there will be a Cheesy Sweater Contest!

What is the cost? All sessions are FREE and will be recorded.  We'll also be live tweeting at #wwwc13 the day of the conference.

Why in January? Why not?  January is cccooollllldddddd in Wisconsin, and no one likes to travel. We're bringing the speakers to you, virtually! 

Who are the speakers, when are they speaking, and what are their topics? 
View the program here: http://nicbits.blogspot.com/p/wwwwc.html

Each session is worth 1 CE credit. And don't forget to check out information for the Cheesy Sweater Contest!

(6 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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OverDrive Training - Dec. 13

Thursday, December 13, 2012, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Presenter: Evan Bend
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Are you ready for the holiday eReader rush?

Brush up on OverDrive and get your hands on some eReaders. OWLS will have a variety of Nooks, Kindles, and Apple devices for you to explore.

90 minutes of training with 30 minutes of hands-on Q&A. Same training offered twice for your convenience.

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Balancing at the Digital Tipping Point

Wednesday, December 12, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenters: Stef Morrill; Sara Gold, WiLS
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Digital content and devices have seen unprecedented growth over the past year. The WPLC Digital Collection has experienced a 69% increase in circulation over the past 6 months alone.
Libraries will see changes to their physical spaces and services as they integrated digital content into their collections.
Join Stef Morrill and Sara Gold as they examine physical library, mobile and content trends as well as impacts and responses to each.

(2.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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OverDrive Training - Dec. 11

Tuesday, December 11, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenter: Evan Bend
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Are you ready for the holiday eReader rush?

Brush up on OverDrive and get your hands on some eReaders. OWLS will have a variety of Nooks, Kindles, and Apple devices for you to explore.

90 minutes of training with 30 minutes of hands-on Q&A. Same training offered twice for your convenience.

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Articulate: So What Do You Do?

Thursday, November 15, 2012, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter: Lauren Burnett, Center for Inner Quality
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

We are often asked to share what we do and often we lose out on an opportunity to insert impact and influence by shooting from the hip and using too many words, too few or not the right words for the right audience. The key to a memorable and interesting response comes in preparation and the selection of the “right” details based on your “audience”.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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CANCELED - Meeting with a Purpose

Tuesday, November 13, 2012, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Presenter: Bill Collar, CEO, All the Way with PMA
Location: Black Creek Village Library
Sponsored by: OWLS

Library Trustees and Directors are invited to join us for a workshop on Meeting with a Purpose: Prior Planning for Productive Performance. Participants will:

A light dinner will be served.

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Performance Management Strategies

Friday, October 19, 2012, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenter: Gretel Stock-Kupperman, Director, Todd Wehr Memorial Library, Viterbo University
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Are you intimidated by performance discussions (good or bad) with your employees? Does your annual review process seem like an exercise in paperwork? Are you looking for a good way to talk with your staff and organization about their work?

In this program, managers will learn skills that will help them approach employee performance as an ongoing conversation, as opposed to a once-a-year event. Learning outcomes include: learning about good performance management; defining competencies for staff; setting and measuring goals; managing good and bad performance.

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Hands-on Session: Competencies, Goals and Scenario Planning

Friday, October 19, 2012, 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Presenter: Gretel Stock-Kupperman, Director, Todd Wehr Memorial Library, Viterbo University
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Attendees from the morning session will have the opportunity to draft competencies and goals for their employees with the assistance of the trainer.   Those planning to attend should bring mission statements, strategic plans, and job descriptions.  Handouts and templates will be provided.   Attendees will also be able to discuss specific scenarios in their libraries with the trainer and their colleagues.

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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The Digital Shift: Libraries, Ebooks and Beyond

Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Presenters: Andrew Blum, author; Cory Doctorow, author
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

Library Journal and School Library Journal invite you to the 3rd annual Ebook Summit, exploring how libraries are navigating the transition from print to digital and integrating “e” into collections, catalogs and classrooms.

The Digital Shift: Libraries, Ebooks and Beyond brings together many of the foremost practitioners in ebooks and libraries to examine the current state of the digital library.

With a full day of programming, including tracks designed specifically for public, academic and school libraries, professionals from administrative to administrators will find a wealth of new information, innovative ideas and best practices to put to use in their own libraries.

View the complete program here: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/events/ebooks-and-beyond/program/

(3.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact .

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OneClickdigital - 10/11

Thursday, October 11, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenter: Evan Bend, Library Services Manager, OWLS
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

This one hour GoToMeeting webinar will provide an overview of the OneClickdigital audiobook download service currently available to all InfoSoup library card holders. The presentation will cover:


Register here and Bradley will send you a link to join the online meeting.

This program is a repeat of the webinar held on 10/5.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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OneClickdigital - 10/5

Friday, October 5, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter: Evan Bend, Library Services Manager, OWLS
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

This one hour GoToMeeting webinar will provide an overview of the OneClickdigital audiobook download service currently available to all InfoSoup library card holders. The presentation will cover:

Register here and Bradley will send you a link to join the online meeting.

This program will be repeated on 10/11 at 2pm.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Stay in the Loop @ the Library

Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Presenter: Juliette Sterkens, Audiologist, Fox Valley Hearing Loop LLC
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Did you know that 11 OWLS libraries now have hearing loops installed at service desks? Dr. Juliette Sterkens will speak about the benefits of hearing loops to improve service to people who use hearing aids or have cochlear implants. This event is open to the public.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Annual Meeting of OWLS Library Directors and Assistant Directors

Friday, August 24, 2012, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Presenter:
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

A highlight of every directors meeting is the opportunity to hear and ask questions about what’s going on at other libraries. Please come prepared to share news from your library. Have you started a new service or held a successful program? Are you puzzling over an issue? Is there an emerging issue that your library is concerned about? This is a time to share with your colleagues and learn from them.

(0 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Directors Roundtable: Budgets

Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter:
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

It's budget season again. Join us via GoToMeeting to share best practices and pick the brains of your fellow directors. With a special guest appearance by budget guru Rick Krumwiede!

1.  Please join my meeting
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/join/989385374

2.  Use your microphone and speakers (VoIP) - a headset is recommended.  Or, call in using your telephone.

Dial +1 (773) 897-3014
Access Code: 989-385-374
Audio PIN: Shown after joining the meeting

Meeting ID: 989-385-374

GoToMeeting®
Online Meetings Made Easy™

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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12 Essentials for a Safe and Secure Library

Wednesday, June 6, 2012, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenters: Warren Graham; ALA Editions Workshop
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

Libraries can maintain their best traditions of openness and public access by creating an unobtrusive yet effective security plan.  In this workshop Warren Graham, a library security manager with decades of experience, will guide you through a set of proven procedures to prepare you to handle a variety of scenarios, ranging from the common to the unexpected. Doing away with the need for bulky manuals and complicated protocols, Graham will focus on 12 fundamentals for developing an effective safety and security program in your library. 

Topics include:


A security professional for more than 25 years, including 17 years as the security manager of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Warren Graham left the library in 2006 to establish Warren Davis Graham Training and Consulting. Graham has made numerous presentations and is a leading speaker internationally on practical day-to-day library security procedures.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Facebook Update

Wednesday, May 30, 2012, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter: Bradley Shipps, OWLS Librarian
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Facebook sure has changed since you set up your library’s page. Come to OWLS for a tour of the Facebook Timeline and learn about the many new features. Choose a unique cover image and customize your app thumbnail images. Pin and highlight important posts. Add milestones and choose featured likes. Use images to boost engagement and navigate the admin panel like a pro. Bring a laptop if you have one.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Library as Incubator Project

Thursday, May 24, 2012, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presenters: Laura Damon-Moore; Erinn Batykefer; Christina Endres
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

The Library as Incubator Project discusses how writers, visual artists and performing artists use libraries to research, create and promote their artistic work.

Presenters Laura Damon-Moore, Erinn Batykefer, and Christina Endres have created a web resource that highlights artists and projects that have been “incubated,” in part, by library collections, spaces and/or staff. The web site also serves as a resource for librarians who want to better serve artists through programming, collections and partnerships.

Participants will:

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Hiring, Training and Supervising Library Shelvers

Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter: ALA Editions Workshop
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

A 3-part workshop: May 9, 16, 23; 1:00-2:00pm

Shelvers are crucial to library operations. They play a major role in determining how your physical collection is organized and presented, helping ensure that your library is as user-friendly as possible. But how do you find good library shelvers and keep them for more than a few months?  In this workshop Patricia Tunstall, a former page who has also supervised shelvers, offers practical advice to help you do just that with a complete overview on how to hire, test, train, and retain shelvers.

Topics Include:


Patricia Tunstall is an information assistant at Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling, Illinois. She spends most of her time at the reference desk helping patrons with their questions and their leisure reading choices. She was first employed as a page at Indian Trails and subsequently as the supervisor of pages and shelving. Since receiving a teaching certificate from Nottingham University in England, she has held jobs in a variety of fields. She is an occasional contributor of articles to library publications.

Preliminary Reading Material
In preparation for the event, please read the first chapter of Patricia’s Book, Hiring, Training, and Supervising Library Shelvers.
http://www.alaeditions.org/tunstall-chapter-1
Please note that at the time of the workshop, we will offer participants a coupon that grants a discount for those who would like to purchase the entire book.

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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CCBC 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Presenter: CCBC staff
Location: Kress Family Branch Library: De Pere, WI
Sponsored by: NFLS, OWLS, FVLC, NEWIL

The Children’s Cooperative Book Center will talk about birth-grade 12 books from the “Choices 2012” publication in the morning.  The afternoon session will consist of a discussion on book selection and evaluation.

9:00-9:30 am: Book browsing
9:30-11:45: Choices presentation, Books Birth- Grade 12
11:45-1:00: Break/Browsing
1:00-2:30 pm: Discussion
2:30-3:00 Browsing

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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Walk One Hour in My Shoes

Friday, March 30, 2012, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Presenters: Fred Garcia; Martha Hubert; María Yolanda Peña
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

“Walk One Hour in My Shoes/Camina Una Hora en Mis Zapatos” is a comprehensive educational and cultural workshop presented by University of Wisconsin Cooperative – Extension. This half-day experience orients participants to the diverse Latino/Hispanic population in Wisconsin; reviews issues of cultural identity; discusses the concepts of cultural competency and multiculturalism; and helps companies and organizations gain practical skills and tools needed to better serve this growing clientele.

The workshop is conducted by a dynamic team of three facilitators who complement one another in style; approach to Latino/Hispanic identity questions; and professional and cultural background. The facilitators’ candid sharing of their own life experiences enriches the workshop and further serves to connect participants with the human elements of cultural competency. Together, the facilitators create a vibrant and welcoming environment, which encourages participants to engage honestly in this potentially delicate topic. Please join them on this journey toward understanding and cultural competency.

Learning Objectives
As a result of this half-day workshop, participants will gain knowledge and skills to build their understanding of the diverse Latino population in Wisconsin. Specifically, participants will complete the following objectives:

Lunch
There will be a half hour break for lunch. A catered lunch will be available for $5.

(4 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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TEST

Tuesday, March 27, 2012, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenters: Merri Lindgren; Megan Schliesman
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS, NFLS, Winnefox

CCBC librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman will talk about Great New Books for Children in the morning session (separate registration) and Great New Books for Teens in the afternoon, highlighting selected books from CCBC Choices 2013.

Books included in CCBC Choices 2013 will be available for hands-on examination.

The Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC), located on the UW-Madison campus, serves as a children's literature library for adults, a book examination center, and a research library.

9:30-10:00 AM --Arrive/Browse
10:00-11:30 AM -- Great New Books for Children (Birth - Grade 5)
11:30-1:00 PM -- Browse/Lunch
1:00-2:30 PM -- Great New Books for Older Children and Teens (Grades 6-12)
2:30-3:00 PM -- Browse

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Future of Libraries

Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenter: Sarah Houghton, Librarian in Black, Assistant Director at San Rafael Public Library
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: Co-sponsored by NFLS and OWLS

After two decades of continuous library technology increases and a budget crisis that has affected nearly every library in the world, we are left with the question: what will the library of the future look like? We have seen huge cuts in expensive brick and mortar spaces and collections, in-person services and programming, and other face-to-face library services. At the same time, we are finally realizing the high return on investment for library web, mobile, hardware, and software services. The budget crisis may force us to face our inefficiencies and drastically re-engineer our services and the way we provide those services to our customers. The legacy system is burning down all around us. What will emerge from the ashes?

Sarah Houghton is the Acting Director at the San Rafael Public Library and is best known for her blog: Librarian in Black. She was named a 2009 Library Journal Mover & Shaker as a Trendspotter.

She speaks internationally at online and realspace events for libraries and other institutions.  Sarah received her MLIS from the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign and an MA in Irish Literature from Washington State University.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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2012 OWLS SLP Workshop

Friday, February 3, 2012, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Presenter: Marge Loch-Wouters
Location: Mosquito Hill Nature Center in New London
Sponsored by: OWLS

RSVP to Sue Abrahamson by January 31, 2012

The 2012 OWLS Summer Library Program Workshop is guaranteed to give you great ideas and inspire you to Dream Big! for the summer.

Looking for ways to put the fun back in your summer and a spring into your programming step for the rest of the year? Join Marge Loch-Wouters, storyteller, children’s librarian and blogger (http://tinytipsforlibraryfun.blogspot.com/) as she takes you on an eye-opening journey into ways to make the most of scarce time, scarce money and scarce staffing to create summer wonder and fun for kids - and you - at your library. You’ll get ideas and stories for the upcoming Dream Big - Read summer library program as well as explore fun ways to enhance your program mojo year-round. Be ready to share an innovative program for kids or teens (in-house, outreach, or collaborative) that has been easy, fun and can be easily duplicated by colleagues!

Baked Potato Bar Potluck lunch

Afternoon sharing ideas - bring some suggestions for programs, promotions, crafts, or activities.

Jessica Miller from Mosquito Hill will be sharing information about their Bat studies at the nature center and offering ways for our families to get involved.

RSVP to Sue Abrahamson by January 31, 2012

(5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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Wild Wisconsin Winter Web Conference

Monday, January 16, 2012, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Presenter:
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: Developed by the Nicolet Federated Library System and sponsored by several other public library systems throughout Wisconsin, including OWLS.

 Six Speakers!       One Day!      Loads of Wild Fun! 

What is it? A state-wide virtual conference developed by the Nicolet Federated Library System and sponsored by several other public library systems throughout Wisconsin!  It will feature six webinars in one day (using GotoWebinar), with presenters from California to Maine.  Attend what you want -  one….four….or all six!  Door prizes will be raffled at each session, and there will be a Cheesy Sweater Contest!

What is the cost? All sessions are FREE and will be recorded.  We'll also be live tweeting at #wwwc13 the day of the conference.

Why in January? Why not?  January is cccooollllldddddd in Wisconsin, and no one likes to travel. We're bringing the speakers to you, virtually! 

Who are the speakers, when are they speaking, and what are their topics? 
View the program here: http://nicbits.blogspot.com/p/wwwwc.html

Each session is worth 1 CE credit. And don't forget to check out information for the Cheesy Sweater Contest!

(6 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Trends in Nonfiction 2012 (And Doing a Little Trendsetting of Your Own)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Presenter: Sarah Statz Cords
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

What’s going to be hot in nonfiction in the new year? Join us for a discussion of new and hot nonfiction genres, subgenres, and titles in 2012 (a few fiction titles may even find their way in, as many readers read both fiction and nonfiction).

In addition to discussing new titles, we’ll discuss ways library staff members and readers’ advisors can do some trendsetting of their own—why should publishers, reviewers, and marketers have all the fun?

Learning Objectives:   


Sarah Statz Cords has worked as a librarian at Madison Public Library (WI) and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has taught a course on the Reading Interests of Adults at the UW-Madison School of Information Studies. She is the author of the readers’ guides The Real Story: A Guide to Nonfiction Reading Interests, The Inside Scoop: A Guide to Investigative Nonfiction Writing and Exposés, and Now Read This III, about mainstream and literary fiction, with Nancy Pearl. She is an editor with Reader’s Advisor Online database and blog and writes the nonfiction literary blog Citizen Reader.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Directors Roundtable: Board Packets

Friday, January 6, 2012, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter:
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

Details TK

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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InfoSoup Memory Project: Description and Metadata

Thursday, December 15, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenters: Bradley Shipps, Librarian, OWLS; Anne Paterson, Librarian, OWLS
Location: Online via GoToMeeting
Sponsored by: OWLS

Part 3 of a 3-part InfoSoup Memory Project (IMP) online training series. Register for parts 1 and 2 separately above.

This training is appropriate for current IMP contributors and for those who are new to digitizing local history.

Topics covered will include:

Description - How can we make sure our digital collections can be found online? What do users need to know about the context of these items? We will discuss choosing subject terms from controlled vocabulary lists and how and why to develop local controlled vocabularies.

Metadata - Wait, are we all supposed to be catalogers now? We will review the IMP Metadata Style Guide and discuss why consistency across collections is so important.

This training will be held online via GoToMeeting, so participation is limited to 14 people. Register now to reserve your spot. Bradley will send you the link to join the meeting a few days ahead of time.

All three IMP sessions will be recorded.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Virtual Tech Summit: Power to the Patron

Thursday, December 8, 2011, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Presenter:
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

OWLS has purchased a site license for this online conference sponsored by Library Journal. You are welcome to join us in the Nest at OWLS for any or all of the sessions. View the full program details here: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/events/tech-summit/program/

10:00-11:15, Keynote by Bryan Alexander
11:30-12:30, Mobile Apps: What Do Users Need?
1:30-2:30, Self-Service, Balancing Efficiency & Personal Touch
2:45-3:45, ILS Role in Empowering Patrons

(4 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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InfoSoup Memory Project: Scanning and File Management

Thursday, December 8, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter: Bradley Shipps, Librarian, OWLS
Location: Online via GoToMeeting
Sponsored by: OWLS

Part 2 of a 3-part InfoSoup Memory Project (IMP) online training series. Register for part 3 separately below.

This training is appropriate for current IMP contributors and for those who are new to digitizing local history.

Topics covered will include:

Scanning guidelines - What are the appropriate scanner settings for my collection? We will discuss resolution, file formats, and quality control.

File management - Scanning takes time. Learn how to manage the digital assets you have created. We will discuss file naming and directory structure, sharing large files, making access files, storage, and backup.

This training will be held online via GoToMeeting, so participation is limited to 15 people. Register now to reserve your spot. Bradley will send you the link to join the meeting a few days ahead of time.

All three IMP sessions will be recorded.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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FVLC 2011 Multi-Program Meeting

Friday, December 2, 2011, 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM

Presenters: Sara Kopesky; Diana Sandberg; Eric Robinson
Location: Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton Room A 160 A&B
Sponsored by: Fox Valley Library Council

Schedule:
8:30 - 9am     FVLC Board members meeting
9 to 9:30         Snacks and registration
9:30 - 10am   FVLC General Board Meeting for all members
10 - 10:45      Icebreaker: Library Issues and Best Practices
10:45 -11       break/ discussion among peers about how topic relates to own library
11-11:45        Topic 1: Google Tools.  Speaker: Sara Kopesky
11:45 - 12:00 break/ discussion among peers about how topic relates to own library
12 - 1              Catered buffet lunch (complimentary)
1:00 - 1:45     Topic 2: Overdrive Training.  Speaker: Diana Sandberg
1:45 - 2pm     break/ discussion among peers about how topic relates to own library
2:00 - 2:45     Topic 3: Outsourcing Interlibrary Loan. Speaker 3: Eric Robinson
2:45 - 3:00     discussion among peers about how topic relates to own library
3 - 3:15           wrap-up

Please RSVP to Val, magno@fvtc.edu, with the following information: Lunch participation, dietary needs (if any), and any special needs by Monday, Nov 28, 2011. Changes in registration can be accommodated; however planning is much easier with your early registration.

(2.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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InfoSoup Memory Project: Selection and Copyright

Thursday, December 1, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter: Bradley Shipps, Librarian, OWLS
Location: Online via GoToMeeting
Sponsored by: OWLS

Part 1 of a 3-part InfoSoup Memory Project (IMP) online training series. Register for parts 2 and 3 separately below.

This training is appropriate for current IMP contributors and for those who are new to digitizing local history.

Topics covered will include:

Selection criteria - What makes a good digital collection? We will discuss interest, scope, format, and organization of materials.

Copyright clearance - Am I allowed to publish this collection online? Learn how to determine the copyright status of your items and how to proceed responsibly when items are protected by copyright. [Note: OWLS cannot provide legal advice.]

This training will be held online via GoToMeeting, so participation is limited to 15 people. Register now to reserve your spot. Bradley will send you the link to join the meeting a few days ahead of time.

All three IMP sessions will be recorded.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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FoodShare Outreach

Tuesday, November 15, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenter: Laura Wichert, Outreach Specialist, Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Learn how the Second Harvest Foodbank has teamed up with public libraries in southwest Wisconsin to reach out to patrons who are using libraries to find resources to meet their basic needs such as food. This interactive session will cover: effective outreach practices; an overview of FoodShare program and benefits; FoodShare myths and facts; and the critical importance of conducting outreach.

Learning Objectives: Session participants will:

This program is open to the public.

Laura Wichert, FoodShare Outreach Specialist, is working toward her Masters of Library Science and has practical experience with FoodShare outreach at public libraries in Dane County.  She is also a circulation page at Sequoya Public Library in Madison.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Library Trustee Question Box

Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Presenters: John DeBacher, Public Library Administration Consultant, DPI; Rick Krumwiede, Director, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Waupaca Area Public Library
Sponsored by: OWLS

Join OWLS Director Rick Krumwiede and John DeBacher, Public Library Administration Consultant at the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI), for an evening of questions and answers about public library governance in Wisconsin.

We will begin with a brief introduction to the services and information available to library boards through OWLS and DPI, and then continue with a “Question Box” format to discuss your most pressing questions and concerns. Submit your questions for Rick and John or for trustees from other libraries through the registration form or via email to Bradley Shipps, or just ask a question at the meeting.

A light supper will be served.

(2.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Basics of Graphic Design

Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter: Bradd Hintz, Graphic Arts Specialist, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

OWLS graphic arts specialist Bradd Hintz will share basic design principles for creating library promotional materials such as bookmarks and fliers. Learn best practices for using fonts, colors, images, and text boxes. Which software fits your project? Word? Publisher? PowerPoint?

Bradd will also share tips for making the most of OWLS graphic design services. What types of projects need that professional touch? What can Bradd do that you can't? And how much lead time does he need?

Have a laptop? Bring it for some hands-on practice! Would you like some expert advice on a current project? Bring your project on your laptop or on a flash drive. OWLS will have a few extra laptops available.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Nonfiction: The Second Stacks

Monday, September 19, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter: Sarah Statz Cords, Author and Blogger
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

Are you ready to answer any patrons' book and reading questions -- but only if they ask about fiction? This introductory webinar on the basic types and genres of nonfiction, combined with practical techniques and tips for developing nonfiction title awareness and nonfiction readers' advisory skills, is designed to help you view nonfiction as an exciting new avenue for reader services, rather than as the intimidating "second stacks."

Learning Objectives:


Sarah Statz Cords has worked as a librarian at Madison Public Library and UW-Madison, and has taught a course on the Reading Interests of Adults at the UW-Madison School of Information Studies. She is the author of the readers' guides The Real Story: A Guide to Nonfiction Reading Interests, The Inside Scoop: A Guide to Investigative Nonfiction Writing and Exposés, and Now Read This III, about mainstream and literary fiction, with Nancy Pearl. She is an editor with the Reader's Advisor Online database and blog and writes the nonfiction literary blog Citizen Reader.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Weed 'Em and Weep! Hoarding is Not Collection Development

Friday, September 2, 2011, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Presenters: Holly Hibner; Mary Kelly
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: OWLS

We all know that collection development is important. How do we let go of our emotional attachments and clean up our collections so that they serve our communities better? We may think about selection and acquiring, but the flip side of that is weeding out the items that no longer work for us. This program will help you articulate your library's purpose and make your collection reflect that through good weeding techniques. We will also provide tips for those who have trouble letting go.

Learning Objectives:


Presenter Biographies:

Holly Hibner is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Plymouth District Library in Plymouth, MI. She received an MLIS degree from Wayne State University in 1999. Since that time, she has published and spoken on a variety of topics, and received the 2007 Loleta Fyan award from the Michigan Library Association for innovation in library service. She loves all things techie and the challenge of a good reference question.

Mary Kelly is a Youth Services Librarian at the Lyon Township Public Library. She has worked in a variety of library jobs for more than ten years. Mary has published and presented on topics such as computer instruction, reader's advisory, and providing tech support. She recieved both an MBA and MLIS from Wayne State University. Mary is passionate about collection quality and technology.

Together, Mary and Holly created the popular blog Awful Library Books and have also co-authored the book Making a Collection Count: a Holistic Approach to Library Collection Management.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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The Wakanheza Project - Morning Session

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenter: Sue Abrahamson, Ann Hardginski, Ellen Jepson, and Elizabeth Timmins
Location: New London Public Library
Sponsored by: OWLS

Wakanheza is the Dakota word for child. The English translation is "sacred being." Imagine if we were to treat one another as sacred beings. Imagine a community where EVERYONE feels welcomed and respected. Workshop participants will:

This training is appropriate for ALL library staff. We are holding two sessions so that you can send as many people as possible and still serve your patrons.

The Wakanheza Project™ concept and logo were developed, copyrighted, and trademarked by Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health. Learn more at http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ph/cp/wakanheza.

Click the link in this entry to register for the morning session. Scroll down to the next entry to register for the afternoon session.

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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The Wakanheza Project - Afternoon Session

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenter: Sue Abrahamson, Ann Hardginski, Ellen Jepson, and Elizabeth Timmins
Location: New London Public Library
Sponsored by: OWLS

This program will be identical to the Morning Session. Please register only once, for your preferred time slot.

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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ALA 2011 Annual Virtual Conference

Wednesday, July 13, 2011, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Presenter:
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

ALA Virtual Conference is perfect for those who couldn’t make it to Annual Conference in New Orleans. ALA is offering a full series of 11 interactive web sessions on Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14. The conference will begin each day at 8:30 a.m. Central and end at 4:00 p.m. Central.

Interact with speakers and other attendees during each of these hour long sessions on a variety of exciting topics. Each day will start with a keynote speaker, include various sessions, plus an optional author lunch. All sessions will be one hour in length, with the exception of the author lunch which will be thirty minutes, followed by thirty minutes of down time for the attendees.

View the complete program here: http://www.alaannual.org/content/ala-2011-annual-virtual-conference

You may attend in the Nest at OWLS or log in from your home or library. We are limited to 15 log ins. Please register , and Bradley will contact you with log in details when they are available.

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Role of Libraries in a Transliterate World

Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter: Bobbi Newman, Digital Branch Manager, Chattahoochee Valley Libraries
Location: Online Via GoTo Meeting Webinar
Sponsored by: NFLS and OWLS

This webinar, scheduled for May 17th, was canceled due to an unexpected emergency. The webinar has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 24th at 1pm. Please follow the link below to re-register.

Libraries have focused on literacy, the ability to read, write and interact, for years. Because literacy is a necessary part of being involved in and contributing to society, it is an important service to our patrons and our communities. However, times are changing, and as technologies evolve rapidly, it’s no longer enough to focus on the ability to read and write alone. Libraries need to shift their focus to transliteracy. Come join us and learn how transliteracy is tied to literacy and why it is so important to libraries.

By the end of this program, participants will:

Bobbi Newman is dedicated to helping libraries find their place in the digital age. She is passionate about 21st century literacies and the role of all libraries in equal access and opportunity for all, and she shares her passion by consulting and speaking at local, national, and international conferences.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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CCBC 2011 - Great New Books for Children

Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Cooperative Children's Book Center librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman will highlight some of the books in "CCBC Choices 2010" at this session for the Winnefox and OWLS library systems.  All of the Choices 2010 books will be available for hands-on book examination. The presentation will focus on books for babies through teens.

9:00 AM --Arrive/Browse

9:30-11:00 AM --  Great New Books for Children (Birth - Grade 5)

11:00-1:00 PM --  Browse/Lunch

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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CCBC 2011 - Great New Books for Teens

Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Cooperative Children's Book Center librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman will highlight some of the books in "CCBC Choices 2010" at this session for the Winnefox and OWLS library systems.  All of the Choices 2010 books will be available for hands-on book examination. The presentation will focus on books for babies through teens.

11:00-1:00 PM --  Browse/Lunch

1:00-2:15 PM --  Great New Books for Older Children and Teens (Grades 6-12)

2:15-3:00 PM -- Browse

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Thinking Differently for a Change

Friday, March 4, 2011, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Presenter: Mary Ellyn Vicksta, Owner and Chief Innovation Practitioner, Vicksta Innovative Practices, LLC
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Applying your creative thinking abilities is extremely important in this fast-paced, ever changing world. In order to stay competitive in the midst of change, you need to understand and leverage your creative talents and those you work with. Creativity and collaboration are two critical skills that are necessary for initiating meaningful change in the 21st century. This workshop will help you discover your approach to creative thinking and problem solving. You will learn some effective tools to inspire new thinking and ideas. We will be applying these tools to a practical application so that you can experience the value of utilizing collaboration and creative problem solving.

Key Take-Aways



Mary Ellyn Vicksta is the owner and chief innovation practitioner at Vicksta Innovative Practices LLC that specializes in creativity training, creativity workshops, and team building and team development. She is a master facilitator that is certified in Edward deBono thinking tools. She has trained and applied this way of thinking over the past ten years at Kimberly Clark and with other clients via deBono consulting.

Prior to starting her own business a year ago, Mary Ellyn spent 27 years at Kimberly Clark in Product Development, Marketing Research and the Creative Innovation team. During her last 10 years she was in a centralized role where she helped different functional teams discover and apply their creative potential getting them to results that mattered.

When not enjoying time with her husband, Dave, she can be found biking, taking photographs, or just plain enjoying the outdoors.

(6 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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APL - What's New With the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library?

Monday, February 7, 2011, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Presenter: Enid Gruzska, Management Librarian, Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Join us for an informative session about the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL). For patrons who are visually impaired or physically disabled, talking books offer a richer experience than ever before. Enid will demonstrate the new portable digital playback devices available to WTBBL members.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with a digital player and learn more about the resources available to patrons. These include the ability to download books from the Internet, obtain current magazines on audio, listen to the newspaper via the telephone, and enjoy audio-described DVDs.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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WAU - What's New With the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library?

Monday, February 7, 2011, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenter: Enid Gruzska, Management Librarian, Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library
Location: Waupaca Area Public Library
Sponsored by: OWLS

Join us for an informative session about the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL). For patrons who are visually impaired or physically disabled, talking books offer a richer experience than ever before. Enid will demonstrate the new portable digital playback devices available to WTBBL members.

Participants will gain hands-on experience with a digital player and learn more about the resources available to patrons. These include the ability to download books from the Internet, obtain current magazines on audio, listen to the newspaper via the telephone, and enjoy audio-described DVDs.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Libraries and Bullying

Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenter: Kathy Flores, Diversity Coordinator, City of Appleton
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Local and national headlines have exposed an epidemic of youth suicides as a result of bullying. What can libraries do to help build safe and supportive communities for all children? Appleton Diversity Coordinator Kathy Flores will facilitate this interactive workshop on bullying and suicide prevention, in which we will:

    * Define bullying and discuss its causes and consequences;
    * Explore the dynamics of bullying through interactive exercises;
    * Learn about the unique risks in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community;
    * Discuss why the library should get involved, and what we can do; and
    * Share local and national resources on bullying and suicide prevention.

Kathy Flores has been the Diversity Coordinator for the City of Appleton since October 2009. Before working for the City of Appleton, Kathy's career included anti-violence work in Community Education. As the Outreach Advocate at Harbor House Domestic Abuse Programs, she helped start Harmony Café in Appleton (a peaceful place for celebrating diversity) and in the 90's she worked at Kimberly Clark Corporation helping start the first diversity networks at KC. She is trained in suicide prevention in addition to specializing in suicide prevention work in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. In our own community, Kathy stepped forward and created an LGBT Suicide Prevention taskforce when we realized that three of our four teens in our county that died by suicide identified as gay or lesbian.

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Unprecedented Interaction: Providing Accessibility for the Disabled

Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presenter: NISO
Location: You may attend the webinar in the Nest at OWLS or log in from your home or office. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Wisconsin Library Services, NISO

About the Webinar
Digital texts are often not fully accessible to people with any of a range of print disabilities. As e-books become more mainstream, in part because of the improvements in digital reader technology, this information needs to be equally available to the print-disabled. Librarians who provide either full-text or abstracting and indexing systems to their communities of scholars, students, and the general public must ensure that these complex and rapidly-evolving resources are equitably accessible to everyone they serve. Publishers need to either provide this accessibility with their content or enable the libraries and end users to create this accessibility. This webinar will cover the current state of print accessibility standards, how standards are adopted and translated into action, and how publishers are responding to increasing customer demand for accessible information products.

Agenda

Welcome & Introduction
Todd Carpenter, Managing Director, NISO

The State of Information Resource Accessibility Standards: DAISY and WCAG
George Kerscher, Secretary General, DAISY Consortium
Learn about two of the major standards for making information resources accessible: the NISO/DAISY Digital Talking Book (DTB) standard (ANSI/NISO Z39.86) known as DAISY 3 and the W3C Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0. The DTB standard is currently undergoing revision and expansion to two parts; Part A will address authoring and interchange and Part B will focus on distribution.

Collaboration with Publishers: The Institutional Response to Accessibility
Jon R. Gunderson, Coordinator of Assistive Communication and Information Technology Accessibility, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Institutions need to collaborate and partner with publishers of externally-acquired information to ensure it is accessible to the print-disabled in their community. The Illinois Center for Information Technology and Web Accessibility (iCITA) has successfully worked with publishers such as Ebsco and Elsevier to improve the accessibility of their content that the university has licensed for their students and faculty.

Opportunities and Challenges in Serving Customers with Print Disabilities: The Publisher's Response to Accessibility
Alicia Wise, Director of Universal Access, Elsevier
Publishers around the world are waking up to the opportunities, and challenges, of better serving their customers who are blind, dyslexic, or who have other viewing- or reading-related disabilities. Find out what initiatives are underway and the steps to take to begin ensuring that more of your publications are accessible.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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iPads and Librarians – How to Work and Play on the iPad

Friday, December 3, 2010, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenters: Tasha Saecker; Bryan Durkee
Location: J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc. 3003 Breezewood Lane, Neenah, WI 54957
Sponsored by: Fox Valley Library Council

The Fox Valley Library Council presents:

iPads and Librarians – How to Work and Play on the iPad

Wondering what the iPad can do for you at work and at home?  Well look no further than this presentation by Tasha Saecker and Bryan Durkee, spouses who use their iPads very differently.  They will cover the basics of the iPad, demonstrate some of their top app picks, and mix in some fun applications with more work- friendly ones. 

Agenda:
9:30  - 10:00 a.m. Conversation & donuts
10:00 - 10:15 a.m. FVLC General  Meeting
10:15-11:30  Presentation
11:45 - 12:30 Zappa's Build Your Own Sandwich Buffet
12:00 - 12:30 Education committee meeting

Please RSVP to Sue Vater Olsen (svater@mail.owls.lib.wi.us), with the following information: lunch participation, dietary needs (if any), and any special needs by Monday, November 29. Changes in registration can be accommodated, however planning is much easier with your early registration.

Map and Directions

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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The Ethics of Innovation: Navigating Privacy, Policy and Service

Wednesday, November 17, 2010, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Presenters: Liza Barry-Kessler, Managing Partner, Privacy Counsel, LLC; Gary Price, Librarian and Consultant; Founder and Editor, Resource Shelf; Joe Murphy, Science Librarian, Yale University, Kline Science Library
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

A discussion of ethics has been part of the professional landscape since 1903 when Mary Plummer, ALA President, presented the first code of ethics for librarians. Since then, the information services landscape has only become more challenging and complex.

Join OCLC and Library Journal online for our second “Virtual Symposium” as we discuss the ways in which ethical considerations affect innovation, privacy issues and how libraries deliver services.


Register using the OWLS form (link at the bottom of this post) if you would like to join us in the Nest to view and discuss this free, online symposium. Bring your lunch!

If you prefer to participate from your home or library, visit this link to register as an individual (FREE): http://bit.ly/9yOdSg

(2 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Legal Update 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Presenter: Tomas A. Lipinski, J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., Professor and M.L.I.S. Program Director, School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee
Location: James J. Siebers Memorial Library 515 West Kimberly Avenue Kimberly , Wisconsin 54136
Sponsored by: OWLS

This workshop will be a review of how the first amendment applies in public libraries. We will discuss:

Bring copies of your library’s policies for discussion. Questions will be welcome!


Tom Lipinski is Professor and M.L.I.S. Program Director at the School of Information Studies, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. He teaches and speaks on aspects of information law and policy, specializing in copyright, privacy, and free speech. Dr. Lipinski has recently been selected as the new executive associate dean for the Indiana University School of Library and Information Science program in Indianapolis.

(5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Facebook Studio

Friday, October 22, 2010, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenter:
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System

Join us in the Appleton computer lab for some hands-on Facebook training. The lesson plan is 'a la carte'. What do you want to learn? We can help you:

Since most of you already have a Facebook page, please come prepared to share your best practices!

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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It's Only as Good as the Metadata: Improving OpenURL and Knowledgebase Quality

Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presenter: NISO
Location: You may attend the webinar in the Nest at OWLS or log in from your home or office. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Wisconsin Library Services, NISO

About the Webinar

The OpenURL is inextricably entwined with modern information services supplied by, among others, libraries, resource providers, and system vendors. All of these constituents and the end users whom they serve rely on the accuracy and dependability of OpenURLs to bring information within easy reach; ideally, within two mouse clicks. But the services powered by OpenURLs can be brought low quickly by one or more errors within the citation data and/or the OpenURL encoding itself. Such errors can leave librarians mystified, resource providers puzzled, and users unhappy at a service's failure to deliver, yet they are all too common.

Is anyone keeping watch over the accuracy and dependability of OpenURLs? Are resource providers and system vendors held accountable for their applications of the OpenURL standard (ANSI/NISO Z39.88)? What can librarians do to bring these problems to the attention of their suppliers? This webinar will address these and other issues of OpenURL accuracy in both theory and practice.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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FVLC: Internet use with a library perspective

Friday, October 8, 2010, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Presenter: Connie Albert, Waupaca County Agent, UW Extension
Location: Scandinavia Public Library
Sponsored by: Fox Valley Library Council

Please note: The correct start time is 7:30 am. Our workshop form won't allow a value earlier than 8:00!

Fox Valley Library Council invites you to a program at Scandinavia Public Library about internet use with a library perspective, presented by Waupaca County UW Extension agent Connie Abert on Friday, October 8. Topics include:

Connie is a thoughtful speaker and is open to your questions. If you have questions or comments that you would like specifically addressed, contact coordinator Sue Vater Olsen, svater@mail.owls.lib.wi.us.

7:30 - 8:30 Breakfast provided by FVLC
8:30 - 9:30 presentation by Connie Abert
9:45 – 10:30 FVLC meeting

Please RSVP to Sue Vater Olsen, svater@mail.owls.lib.wi.us, with the following information: breakfast participation, dietary needs (if any), and any special needs by Tuesday, October 5. Changes in registration can be accommodated, however planning is much easier with your early registration.

If you have a name tag, please wear it.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Ebooks: Libraries @ the Tipping Point

Wednesday, September 29, 2010, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Presenter:
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

Ebooks: Libraries at the Tipping Point will bring together public libraries, academic libraries, and school libraries (K-12) in a day-long virtual conference environment. The day will be presented online and will include keynote presentations and panel discussions on the evolving concept of the book in a digital world and will keep participants future-focused and actively engaged in visioning and assuring an exciting role for libraries. Attendees will have access to webcasts and live chat rooms as well as the ability to interact with speakers and exhibitors.


View the complete program here: http://ebook-summit.com/program/

(5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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InfoSoup Memory Project Training

Friday, September 17, 2010, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenter:
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System

This training will provide an overview of how to add your library's local history collections to the InfoSoup Memory Project. Topics will include:

All library staff and volunteers who will be involved with a digitization project are encouraged to attend. Registration is limited to 10. This is a repeat of the workshop offered on Sept. 1.

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Count Me In: Measuring Individual Item Usage

Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presenter: NISO
Location: You may attend the webinar in the Nest at OWLS or log in from your home or office. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Wisconsin Library Services, NISO

About the Webinar

Libraries' growing awareness of performance measures has created an increased interest in and desire for fine-grained usage data. For years, gathering item-level usage data has meant counting uses of the physical containers of intellectual property, e.g.: books, tapes, discs, or periodicals, to name a few. Now that electronic versions of such items inhabit a much greater percentage of many libraries' collections, including that held in their own institutional repositories, usage data about individual book chapters, journal articles, sound recordings, motion picture scenes, and so forth is within reach or is already trickling into libraries' records.

Standards initiatives such as COUNTER and SUSHI have demonstrated feasibility of expanded XML-based schemas to record and communicate more fine-grained data. Authors and funding agencies, in addition to library collection managers, are interested in better understanding the impact this usage tracking can provide. What kinds of schemas would work best to provide this? What kind of mechanisms can be created to support this without becoming unduly burdensome for data providers? What are further practical applications for the analysis of this information? 

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Measure, Assess, Improve, Repeat: Using Library Performance Metrics

Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presenter: NISO
Location: You may attend the webinar in the Nest at OWLS or log in from your home or office. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Wisconsin Library Services, NISO

About the Webinar
Increasingly, all kinds of libraries are expected not only to gather and report data about their activities but also to analyze that data and use it to evaluate their performance. Such an analysis is difficult to undertake or even begin without a framework that informs the evaluation process.

Performance metrics can assist with this difficulty but present their own sets of challenges. What performance metrics are relevant to library operations? Are performance metrics already being successfully applied in libraries? How can information standards assist with this area of growing importance to libraries, the entities they report to, and the information providers that supply them?

Practitioners of 'evidence-based librarianship' will discuss and demonstrate evaluations of library collections and services using a variety of performance metrics. Metrics, when utilized creatively, offer many far-reaching applications and opportunities for demonstration of return-on-investment and proof of a library's value to its parent institution, as well as new responsibilities to continue to show relevance.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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InfoSoup Memory Project Training

Wednesday, September 1, 2010, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenter:
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System

This training will provide an overview of how to add your library's local history collections to the InfoSoup Memory Project. Topics will include:

All library staff and volunteers who will be involved with a digitization project are encouraged to attend. Registration is limited to 10, but the workshop will be repeated on Friday, Sept 17.

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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ALA 2010 Virtual Conference - Day 2

Thursday, July 8, 2010, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Presenter: ALA
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

Drop in to catch the session(s) of your choice!

10-11AM: Keynote -- Reinventing your library for 2010, Karen Hyman

11AM-12PM: Top Trends in Academic Librarianship, Ryan Johnson

12-1PM: Help for Hard Times @ The Library, Jose Aponte, Susan Moore

1-1:30PM: Author Talk, TBA

2-3PM: "Social Lives" and Information Literacy: Repackaging classic content for Millenials, Sarah Searles

3-4PM: Open to Change: Open Source and the Next generations ILS and ERMS, Galadriel Chilton, Bill Erickson, and Robert McDonald

4-5PM: Yes We Can: Collaboration in a Changing World of Services and Information, Paula Ellen Griffith

Total contact hours will vary. 1hour per session, excluding author talk.

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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ALA 2010 Virtual Conference - Day 1

Wednesday, July 7, 2010, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Presenter: ALA
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

Drop in to catch the session(s) of your choice!

10-11AM: Keynote -- Creating Relevancy for Users, George Needham and Joan Frye Williams

11AM-12PM: Ebooks: How Do You Know it Was Worth it? Terry Kirchner, Tom Wright, and Christopher Warnock

12-1PM: Taking the Library with You: VR Going Mobile, Pam Sessoms and Lori Bell

1-1:30PM: Author Talk, TBA

2-3PM: The ADA, Diversity, and the Workplace: Managing for Success, Naomi Erp

3-4PM: Starting Out? Start with you: What Every New Librarian Needs to Know, Karen Sobel and Lisa Carlucci Thomas

Total contact hours will vary. 1 hour per session, excluding author talk.

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Innovation for Libraries -- online conference

Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Presenter:
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System

OWLS has purchased a group login for this online conference. Join us in the Nest for the whole conference or for any session(s) of your choosing.

Join Alliance Library System and LearningTimes for an exciting online conference about innovation in libraries for the twenty-first century! This conference will include keynotes by two well-known innovators: Rich Harwood of the Harwood Institute and Helene Blowers of the Columbus Metropolitan Library. This inspiring day will also include a number of dynamic speakers on the topic, the theme, the management, the philosophy, and the procedures of creating and implementing innovation for your library!

Program details here: http://www.learningtimes.net/innovation/program-2

Please include a comment in your registration form indicating which session(s) you plan to attend.

(8 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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It's in the Mail: Best Practices for Resource Sharing

Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presenters: Lori Bowen Ayre, Library Technology Consultant and Project Manager, The Galecia Group; Diana Sachs-Silveira, Virtual Reference Manager, Tampa Bay Library Consortium; Scherelene Schatz, Project Manager, New Jersey State Library
Location: You may attend the webinar in the Nest at OWLS or log in from your home or office. Please indicate your preference on the registration form.
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Wisconsin Library Services, NISO

About the Webinar

Many users assume that most information today is digital. As digital content increases, so does the information resources that are produced, consumed, and distributed in physical formats. Resource sharing of physical formats—whether books, DVDs, CDs, or audiocassettes—continues to play an important role in library services. Moving library materials between libraries has been a hidden component of resource sharing activities. Numerous activities have focused on improving resource sharing workflow, but little attention has been paid to how materials are moved from one library to another, and from a library directly to a patron (e.g., to a home or office). The issues around how to deliver library materials quickly, securely, and cost-effectively are equally immense. What are the best ways to provide physical delivery of library materials? In this webinar you will hear from three speakers. The first speaker will first provide an overview of library delivery services today; the second speaker will discuss the charge, current work plan and emerging recommended practices of NISO’s Physical Delivery of Library Resources Working Group; and the final speaker will talk about efforts to provide a delivery service directly to library patrons.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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CCBC 2010 - Great New Books for Children

Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center
Location: James J. Siebers Memorial Library (Kimberly)
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 2010" at this session for the Winnefox and OWLS library systems.  All of the Choices 2010 books will be available for hands-on book examination. The presentation will focus on books for babies through teens.

9:00 AM --Arrive/Browse

9:30-11:00 AM --  Great New Books for Children (Birth - Grade 5)

11:00-1:00 PM --  Browse/Lunch

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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CCBC 2010 - Great New Books for Teens

Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, Cooperative Children's Book Center
Location: James J. Siebers Memorial Library (Kimberly)
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 2010" at this session for the Winnefox and OWLS library systems.  All of the Choices 2010 books will be available for hands-on book examination. The presentation will focus on books for babies through teens.

11:00-1:00 PM --  Browse/Lunch

1:00-2:15 PM --  Great New Books for Older Children and Teens (Grades 6-12)

2:15-3:00 PM -- Browse

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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RFID in Libraries: Standards and Expanding Use

Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Presenter: NISO
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System, Wisconsin Library Services

Contact Bradley if you would like to watch this webinar with us at OWLS. Bring a lunch. OWLS members may log in to the webinar remotely--log in details will be shared when available.

This webinar will look at the latest developments in standardization regarding the use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) in libraries and share the experience of an actual implementation of RFID.

12:00-12:05 p.m.: Welcome & System Overview

12:05-12:15 p.m.: Introduction
Todd Carpenter, NISO Managing Director

12:15-1:15 p.m.: Presentations

ISO Standard on RFID in Libraries
Existing RFID standards define technical aspects of the tag and the air interface but what is still needed to ensure interoperability in a library environment is a standard that specifices what data needs to be on the tag and how it is formatted and encoded. The ISO standard on RFID in Libraries (ISO/DIS 28560) is nearing its final stage of approval. This three-part standard specifies a data model for the use of RFID tags for items appropriate for the needs of all types of libraries, including academic, public, corporate, special and school, and defines two different encodings that can be used.

U.S. Implementation of RFID in Libraries
In 2008, knowing that an international standard was still a couple years off, a NISO working group developed a recommended practice on RFID in U.S. Libraries (NISO RP6-2008). Experiences using this recommended practice in the U.S. will be discussed as well as plans for updating the document to align it with the forthcoming international standard.

Case Study of RFID Library Implementation
When implementing RFID in a library environment, there are certainly the typical issues of transitioning to a new technology and interoperability with current systems. But RFID implementations also encounter other "cultural" issues such as privacy concerns and the move to a more self-service type of model for library patrons. This case study will share the experiences of a library that was one of the earlier adopters of the RFID technology.

1:15-1:30 p.m.: Q&A and Wrap-up

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Free Speech and Banned Books

Monday, April 12, 2010, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Presenter: Chris Crutcher
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: Fox Valley Library Council

11:00am - Noon: Presentation
Noon - 1:00pm: Lunch

RSVP to svater@mail.owls.lib.wi.us with the following:
1) Attending both presentation and lunch or presentation only
2) Vegetarian or non-vegetarian lunch
3) Any special needs

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Starting a Facebook Page

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Presenters: Evan Bend, Library Services Manager, OWLS; Bradley Shipps, CE & Outreach Librarian, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Join us in the morning for Part 1 of "Fearless Forays into Facebook." We will discuss why you might (or might not) want a Facebook presence and how to get started.

We will take a break at 10:45 for coffee and snacks.

Facebook beginners are welcome to join us for Part 2: "Care and Feeding of a Facebook Page" at 11:00.

Please register for each part you plan to attend.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Care and Feeding of a Facebook Page

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Presenters: Evan Bend, Library Services Manager, OWLS; Bradley Shipps, CE & Outreach Librarian, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS

Join us at 11:00am for Part 2 of "Fearless Forays into Facebook." We will share ideas on what to post, and how to maintain a consistent Facebook presence with limited time. We hope you will share your own Facebook experiences, challenges and best practices with the group.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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Set up your Facebook Page

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenters: Evan Bend, Library Services Manager, OWLS; Bradley Shipps, CE & Outreach Librarian, OWLS
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: OWLS

Build your Facebook page with help from Bradley and Evan. Registration is limited, and this session will require some homework before you arrive, so sign up early.

(0 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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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.

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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.

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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

Nicolet Federated Library System is offering a free webinar on “Homeless and the Library” on Wednesday, February 10, 2010, from 2:00 until 3:30 p.m. (Central Time).
 
Librarians and homeless shelter staff often serve the same clients/patrons. People who are homeless present unique challenges to librarians that prompt discussion and force policy changes. The question becomes, how do we provide services for people who are homeless that are meaningful within the confines of our limited resources? The session will include a discussion with homeless shelter staff and librarians who have developed networks, resources, and have ideas for collaborative efforts for the good of all involved.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.

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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.

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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.

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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

Pam and GailJoin 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Project Play logoYou 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.

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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

Project Play logoJoin 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.

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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.

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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

Helene BlowersInnovation 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

We will also look at the new InfoSoup Job & Career Resources page.

(1.5 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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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.

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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

Project Play logoAlready 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...

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Beth.

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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.

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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:

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Beth.

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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

Gerald McDermottDream 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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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.

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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

Project Play logoDuring 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.

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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

Sarah Houghton JanLearn 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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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:

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Evan.

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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...

Discover the differences between a free and Pro account, and explore legal ramifications of Flickr for libraries - including questions about photo copyright and photo permissions.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Beth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Beth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

George and Joan“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:

This webinar is designed for librarians, public service and branch staff, library workers with customer service responsibilities, friends, trustees and commissioners, plus anyone with both a connection to the library community and a sense of humor.

(1 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Beth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

Lunch will be provided at a cost of $6.50 per person.

(3 contact hours for recertification)

For additional information about this program please contact Beth.

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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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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'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.

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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.

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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.

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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:

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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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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