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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.
ALA Connections Salon: Political Connections with Guests from the ALA Washington Office
Friday, November 21, 2008, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Jim Rettig, President, American Library Association
Location: Online via ALA OPAL room
Sponsored by: American Library Association
The November installment in the series of ALA President Jim Rettig's ALA Connections Salons will be a free informal online discussion with staff members at the ALA Washington Office. With the national elections behind us, we will discuss how the election results could affect national information legislation, policies, and initiatives affecting library users, libraries, and library-related organizations.
Like European discussion salons, the ALA Connections Salon provides a relaxed environment (online, of course) where ALA members can participate in formal and informal discussions centered around a timely topic.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Challenging the Assumptions of Legacy Librarianship
Wednesday, November 19, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenters: Joan Frye Williams, Library & Information Technology Consultant; George Needham, Vice President for Member Services, OCLC
Location: Online Via OPAL Auditorium
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
“Legacy librarianship” is a term coined by presenter Joan Frye Williams to describe the fundamental truths that have been passed down through the generations of librarians – in library school, on the job, and in our professional literature. For example, we’ve always been told that one-on-one assistance to patrons is our most valuable activity, and should be our top priority. Have you ever wondered if these “truths” would hold up under serious scrutiny?
Many librarians simply take what they’ve always been told about patrons and their needs for granted, but the world we serve has changed, and new evidence confirms that some of our basic assumptions about library service need to change, too. To stay relevant we must be in sync with the needs and wants of our communities, but how can we implement change when the inertia of "legacy librarianship" is a nearly irresistible force?
In this updated version of their PLA presentation, library consultant Joan Frye Williams and OCLC Vice-President George Needham will take a humorous, no-holds-barred look at recent data that challenge traditional library thinking, and will offer some surprising suggestions for re-imagining the library. Participants will learn about:
- The most recent OCLC-commissioned research findings about social networking and library advocacy.
- Suggestions about which library services align well with emerging customer requirements, and which services might need to be discontinued or changed.
- Successful new service models, with practical implementation tips.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Tinkering in the Techie Toybox: Staying on Top of Consumer Technology
Friday, November 14, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: Sirsi Dynix
Do you have patrons asking if their MP3 players will work with your digital book collection? Trying to plug their digital cameras into your public computers to upload photos to Facebook? If so, you just might need a Techie Toybox.
David explains what a techie toybox is, shares what's in Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library's toybox, and explains how these "toys" can be used for staff education, keeping up-to-date with technology, and even reaching out into your library's community.
NOTE: When registering, use 100 for the customer number.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Google Reader Basics
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, OWLS
Location: Appleton Public Library 2nd floor computer lab
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
More and more information from OWLS is being published in blogs, so there are more and more places to keep track of in order to stay informed. Learn how to make your life easier by using Google Reader to aggregate the content from our blogs and others. This session will teach you about RSS feeds and Google Reader basics. We'll take some time to set up your account, subscribe to OWLS feeds, and explore the web for fun feeds beyond OWLS and OWLSnet resources.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: Tech Gadgets - Cool Toys... and more!
Friday, October 24, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Stef Morrill, Associate Director, South Central Library System
Location: Online via SCLS OPAL room
Sponsored by: OWLS, SCLS, Winnefox
Come learn about some cool gadgets and why they are important. Not just cool tech toys, gadgets are indicators of trends that are shaping our media and technology world. Stef Morrill will share information about various gadgets and their impact.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Taming Technolust: Planning in a Hyperlinked World
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, IL
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: Sirsi Dynix
Michael Stephens offers ten steps for technology planning in our fast changing, ever-evolving information world. From "Letting Go of Control" to evaluation, this institute will offer ten practical tips for taming your organization's techno-problems.
NOTE: When registering, use 100 for the customer number.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Leadership for Your Library
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Jeffrey Russell, Co-Director, Russell Consulting, Inc
Location: Muehl Public Library (Seymour, WI)
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Nicolet Federated Library System
It is said that leadership is more art than science. While you can teach people the skills of management, developing their capacities to lead others is far more difficult. In this intense and highly interactive session, you will learn the core characteristics and qualities that enable someone to lead and assess your own effectiveness as a leader of your library. Introducing the concept of servant leadership, learning facilitator Jeffrey Russell will guide you in developing a plan to enhance your leadership to guide your library successfully into the future.
We'll be going to Cheezy Jim's Pizza for lunch from 12 PM to 1 PM. The cost of lunch will be $5.00 per person. OWLS and NFLS will cover any lunch costs beyond that. Tell us if you'll be staying for lunch when you register.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Providing GREAT Customer Service at Your Library
Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Jeffrey Russell, Co-Director, Russell Consulting, Inc
Location: Muehl Public Library (Seymour, WI)
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Nicolet Federated Library System
The residents of our communities have seemingly an unlimited array of choices when it comes to where they get the information and resources they need to be informed, educated, and enlightened. Why should your library be one of their first choices? In this engaging workshop, learning facilitator Jeffrey Russell will guide you in identifying the actions that library staff can take to ensure that people see your library as their first choice. You will leave this session with the beginnings of a plan for building a world class library service for the residents of your community.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Project Play Date: Password Management Made Easy
Friday, September 26, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Online via SCLS OPAL room
Sponsored by: OWLS, SCLS, Winnefox
Which email address did I register with at Google Docs? Did I use the same login and password for pbwiki? I can’t remember my username for YouTube! Arg! If this sounds like you, sign up for this Play Date. Learn how to solve all of your online account woes with Passpack, a secure, online password manager you can access from any web computer. If you use a different password manager you’d like to recommend, be ready to share the details with other Project Players. See you on OPAL!
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
A Casual Conversation with Michael Stephens
Friday, September 19, 2008, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Presenter: Michael Stephens, Assistant Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Dominican University, River Forest, IL
Location: Online Via OPAL Auditorium
Sponsored by: TAP Information Services
The Casual Conversations series is designed to be up-close and personal from a respectable online distance. While there are many conferences (in-person, online, and in-world) where librarians can hear leaders in the field make formal presentations about interesting projects, there are few opportunities to hear these same leaders discuss informally what they currently are working on, their future plans and goals, the challenges and opportunities facing librarianship, their personal pet peeves, etc.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Raising Literate Children Begins at Birth
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Presenter: Sue McCleaf Nespeca, nationally-known speaker and author
Location: Ripon Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Winnefox Library System
This workshop will focus on books and literacy experiences for babies and toddlers. Topics to be covered include:
- Planning baby lapsit and toddler programs incorporating early literacy skills
- Music and literacy activities for infants and toddlers.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Every Child Ready to Read
Tuesday, September 16, 2008, 1:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Presenter: Sue McCleaf Nespeca, nationally-known speaker and author
Location: Ripon Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System and Winnefox Library System
What can libraries do to help assure that our youngest patrons are started on the right path? How can librarians enlist parents as partners in preparing their children for learning to read? This workshop will address tested programs for parents that can be offered by librarians and will suggest ways to incorporate these practices into storytime programs.
(3 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Friday, September 12, 2008, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: Waupaca Area Public Library
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Thursday, August 28, 2008, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
'Casting Kit Come & Play
Wednesday, August 27, 2008, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Presenter: Beth Carpenter, Library Services Manager, Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Location: The Nest - OWLS lower level meeting room
Sponsored by: Outagamie Waupaca Library System
Come and play with the equipment and software purchased for the 2008 LSTA grant "Enhancing Library Services via Podcasts, Screencasts, and Vodcasts." This session will be informal with plenty of time for you to try out different microphones, digital recorders, camcorders, and more. We'll also spend some time looking at library-produced examples that will inspire you to start 'casting at your library.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
More on LibraryThing
Friday, August 22, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: Jean Anderson, Continuing Education/Multitype Coordinator, South Central Library System
Location: Online in SCLS OPAL meeting room
Sponsored by: Project Play
You learned about the basics of LibraryThing in Project Play. Join the Pandalibrarian (aka Jean Anderson) to learn more about LibraryThing, including editing your tags, writing reviews, receiving advance copies of books, LibraryThing Local, and much more!
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Video on the Web: A Primer
Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenter: David Lee King, Digital Branch & Services Manager, Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library
Location: Online via Sirsi Dynix
Sponsored by: SirsiDynix Institute
Video on the web is one of today's hottest social networking trends. But what can this emerging technology do for libraries? What is a videoblog and why use one on your library's website? This in-depth session answers these questions and more. Come explore how libraries are using video for outreach and learning through a variety of case studies, discover tips on what types of content work best for different types of libraries, and learn what to consider when planning for and implementing videocasting at your library.
(1 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
Outstanding Books for Children and Young Adults
Wednesday, April 23, 2008, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Presenter: Megan Schliesman, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
CCBC librarian Megan Schliesman will highlight Outstanding Books for Children, including the 2008 ALA award-winning books for children and books for babies, toddlers, and children up through grade 5 that have been included in CCBC Choices 2008. Outstanding Books for Young Adults will highlight the 2008 ALA award winners for grades 6-12, along with books for older children and teens that have been included in CCBC Choices 2008.
The schedule for the day is as follows:
- 9:00-9:30 AM, registration & browsing time
- 9:30-11:15 AM, Outstanding Books for Children
- 11:15-12:30 PM, browsing time & lunch on your own
- 12:30-2:00 PM, Outstanding Books for Teens
- 2:00-3:00 PM, browsing time
Each participant will receive a copy of CCBC Choices 2008.
The workshops can be viewed online at blip.tv.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Beth.
HOLA Project Workshop
Thursday, March 6, 2008, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Marcia Sarnowski, HOLA Project Trainer, Winding Rivers library System
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
The HOLA (Hispanic Outreach Library Action) Project is intended to empower Wisconsin library staff to reach out to the Hispanic community and increase their access to technology.
At the workshop library staff will learn
* demographic information on the Hispanic community in Wisconsin
* methods to increase partnerships between libraries and the local Hispanic community
* tips on potential services of special interest to this population.
This workshop is part of WebJunction's Spanish Language Outreach Program made possible by a grant to Wisconsin from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. This grant is being administered by the Division for Libraries, Technology, and Community Learning.
Lunch will be provided at no cost to attendees.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
Managing Security in the Library
Friday, February 1, 2008, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Warren Graham, Security Consultant, Warren Graham Consulting Services
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS
Please note: This session is a repeat of Thursday's session.
Library staff interacts with patrons who are difficult or disruptive on a regular basis. If you’d like to learn how to effectively manage difficult situations and create a more secure work environment, don’t miss this informative workshop!
Security expert Warren Graham, a.k.a. “The Black Belt Librarian”, will address security issues through role-playing and real-life examples.
Participants will learn: how to recognize and react to emotional behavior, communication techniques for talking with disruptive patrons, how to handle problem situations with confidence and authority, methods for documenting and implementing security policies, the elements of a successful security program.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
Managing Security in the Library
Friday, February 1, 2008, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Presenter: Warren Graham, Security Consultant, Warren Graham Consulting Services
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Library staff interacts with patrons who are difficult or disruptive on a regular basis. If you’d like to learn how to effectively manage difficult situations and create a more secure work environment, don’t miss this informative workshop! Security expert Warren Graham, a.k.a. “The Black Belt Librarian”, will address security issues through role-playing and real-life examples. Participants will learn: how to recognize and react to emotional behavior, communication techniques for talking with disruptive patrons, how to handle problem situations with confidence and authority, methods for documenting and implementing security policies, the elements of a successful security program.
(5 contact hours for recertification)
Ethics, MySpace and the Public Library
Thursday, December 6, 2007, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Presenter: Elizabeth Buchanan, Director for the Center for Information Policy Research, UW-Milwaukee School of Information Studies
Location: Appleton Public Library Meeting Rooms
Sponsored by: OWLS
You look around your public Internet workstations and notice that many users are logged on to MySpace or other social networking sites. You have an Internet Acceptable Use Policy but what other issues does your library need to consider? This workshop will explore how public libraries are responding to the MySpace phenomena by looking at emerging ethical issues such as privacy and responsibility, pending legislation, and policy responses. The workshop will be discussion based, with lecture and group activities. Dr. Buchanan, Associate Professor and Director for the Center of Information Policy Research at UW-Milwaukee, is a well-known scholar on the topics of information policy and ethics.
(2 contact hours for recertification)
Captivating Choices: High-Interest Books for Low-Interest Readers
Wednesday, November 7, 2007, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Presenters: Megan Schliesman, Librarian, CCBC; Merri Lindgren, Librarian, CCBC
Location: Online via Opal
This OPAL session will feature books that offer engagement for reluctant readers as CCBC librarians Merri Lindgren and Megan Schliesman highlight a selection of high-appeal picture books, novels, non-fiction and graphic novels for children and teens. Books that may have particular appeal for boys will be emphasized.
To attend the workshop, follow the link to the OWLS OPAL Conference Room:
(1 contact hours for recertification)
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