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Classes and workshops are open to any interested library personnel, unless otherwise stated. Registration may or may not be required. Please see individual class descriptions for details.
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.
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.
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.
Free Speech and Banned Books
Monday, April 12, 2010, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Presenters: 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.
RFID in Libraries: Standards and Expanding Use
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Presenters: 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.
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.
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.
It's in the Mail: Best Practices for Resource Sharing
Wednesday, May 12, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Presenters: 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. OWLS members may log in to the webinar remotely--log in details will be shared when available.
Content details to come.
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
Measure, Assess, Improve, Repeat: Using Library Performance Metrics
Wednesday, September 8, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Presenters: 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. OWLS members may log in to the webinar remotely--log in details will be shared when available.
Content details to come.
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
Count Me In: Measuring Individual Item Usage
Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Presenters: 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. OWLS members may log in to the webinar remotely--log in details will be shared when available.
Content details to come.
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
It's Only as Good as the Metadata: Improving OpenURL and Knowledgebase Quality
Wednesday, October 13, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Presenters: 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. OWLS members may log in to the webinar remotely--log in details will be shared when available.
Content details to come.
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
Unprecedented Interaction: Providing Accessibility for the Disabled
Wednesday, December 8, 2010, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Presenters: 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. OWLS members may log in to the webinar remotely--log in details will be shared when available.
Content details to come.
(1.5 contact hours for recertification)
For additional information about this program please contact Bradley.
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