[CALIBK12] Continuing Education Programs for April 22 - 30, 2008

[Jane Fisher]

Continuing Education Courses

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

See list below for some of the upcoming course offerings. For the  
complete schedule for months ahead, program descriptions, faculty  
credentials, and how to register, see the calendar at

http://tinyurl.com/yntksc

Register Early and Save! If registering 3 weeks or more before the  
program date, make sure to indicate the special "early-bird" discount  
code SJEBIRD on the registration form to bring up a 5% discount. If  
registering less than 3 weeks before the start of the program, please  
enter the SJSULIS tracking code in the Discount Code box on the  
registration form.

Please excuse any cross-postings you may see, and do feel free to  
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Programs for April 22 - 30, 2008

REGISTER TODAY

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH SESSION

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Tuesday, April 22, 2:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT
The Way We Are: Technical Services Today and Tomorrow
http://tinyurl.com/3cz74j

One-hour web conference with Lynne C. Howarth - $109.95

The operations traditionally known as “the Technical Services” -  
namely, some or all of, selection, acquisitions, cataloging,  
processing, preservation - have changed continuously as new  
technologies, material formats, and the policies, practices, and  
fortunes of libraries have evolved over time. This session will report  
on recent research undertaken to determine the current state of - and  
future prospects for - “Technical Services” in large to medium-sized  
public, academic, and other libraries in Canada. What are the current  
benchmarks for policies and practices and how can these be used for  
better planning and managing within a core function of quality library  
services?


Wednesday, April 23, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Rethinking Picture Books for Youth in Grades 4 to 8
http://tinyurl.com/ytxprd

One-hour audio conference with Myra Junyk - $85.00

When was the last time you read a picture book to your junior/ 
intermediate students? If the answer to this question is “a long time  
ago,” this workshop is for you! Discover the new face of the picture  
book and its relevance for your students/patrons. The focus of this  
workshop will be on having fun with picture books, teaching  
comprehension strategies, cross-curricular applications, and visual  
literacy. An extensive booklist will be provided.


Thursday, April 24, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Developing New Leaders
http://tinyurl.com/2ftchk

One-hour audio conference with Kathleen Delong - $85.00

An experienced academic librarian and human resources practitioner,  
Kathleen Delong discusses strategies and programs for developing  
leaders. She draws on experience at the University of Alberta as well  
as other positions, programs (internship), and research teams (8 R’s),  
and provides insights and ideas on how to develop library leaders for  
the future.


Monday, April 28, 1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT
21st Century Core Competencies for Academic Librarians
http://tinyurl.com/yu4xtv

One-hour audio conference with Julie Todaro - $85.00

What are the personal competencies of the notable 21st-century  
academic librarian? Are they different for different types of  
librarians? Prior to conducting performance appraisals, managers need  
to ascertain the core performance criteria for quality service  
provision, and then have a range of strategies to assist staff members  
in building on their strengths and developing more-fully in their  
areas for improvement.


Monday, April 28 through Friday, May 30, 2:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT
Project Management for Libraries
http://tinyurl.com/2abqxe

Five-week course (and certificate) with Mary Auckland - $325.00

This workshop explores the elements of successful project management  
and how projects might best be planned, implemented, and monitored.  
Members of the workshop will be encouraged to participate and to share  
their own experiences and knowledge.
Week 1: Audio conference. Monday, April 28th at 2 pm ET (11 am PT).
Week 2: Assignment to be completed and discussed via e-mail with  
instructor.
Week 3: Audio conference. Monday, May 12th at 2 pm ET (11 am PT).
Week 4: Assignment to be completed and discussed via e-mail with  
instructor.
Week 5: Audio conference. Monday, May 26th at 2 pm ET (11 am PT).


Tuesday, April 29, 1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT
Web 2.0 for Librarians and Information Professionals
http://tinyurl.com/yuh87x

One-hour web conference with Ellyssa Kroski -$109.95

In today’s Web environment, users are cataloging their personal  
libraries, organizing their favorite bookmarks, writing on-line  
documents, and sharing their information with others through new  
generation social software. Take a tour of Web 2.0 technologies such  
as; del.icio.us, Facebook, YouTube, LibraryThing, and more in this  
session based on the recently published guidebook Web 2.0 for  
Librarians and Information Professionals. Learn how to use these  
social software applications to keep up with the latest Internet  
trends and discover how libraries are already using them. Be the  
librarian who is tech savvy and fluent in emerging Web technologies.


Tuesday, April 29, 2:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT
A Librarian's Guide to Graphic Novels for Children, Teens, and 'Tweens
http://tinyurl.com/337n9z

One-hour audio conference with David S. Serchay - $85.00

Graphic novels have an increased presence in libraries, and while not  
all titles are suitable for all ages, more and more titles are being  
created for younger readers. They are even being used in classroom  
activities and reading lists. Still, many librarians are unsure of how  
to deal with this popular format. This session discusses not only what  
graphic novels are, but why you should have them in your library, how  
to purchase them, cataloging and shelving options, how to publicize  
the collection, what types of graphic novels are available, how to  
tell what titles are age-appropriate, and how to make use of the  
collection in a library, media center, or classroom environment.


Wednesday, April 30, 2:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT
Web Conferencing Systems and How Libraries Can Use Them to Advantage
http://tinyurl.com/32ob2l

One-hour web conference with Tom Peters - $109.95

Back by popular demand! Web conferencing systems are being used by  
libraries and library-related organizations to produce and distribute  
a wide-variety of live on-line events, including public events  
(lectures, book discussions, etc.), professional development programs,  
workshops, and on-line meetings.  Tom Peters will explain the main  
features of Web conferencing systems, such as voice-over-IP, text  
chatting, co-browsing, whiteboarding, application sharing, and video- 
over-IP. He also will explore the value of recording, archiving, and  
podcasting live on-line events. The various Web conferencing systems  
available to libraries, ranging from feature-rich and expensive  
systems to open source software, will be summarized.


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