[CALIBK12] Continuing Education Programs for February 11 - 22
Jane Fisher
jfisher at slis.sjsu.edu
Fri Feb 8 14:09:17 PST 2008
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
forward this announcement.
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PROGRAMS FOR FEBRUARY 11 - 22, 2008
REGISTER TODAY
CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH SESSION
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Monday, Feb 11, 2:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT
Collaborative Planning and Programming for Culturally Diverse
Communities
http://tinyurl.com/2pesb3
One-hour Audio Conference with Tracy Jones - $85.00
Communities are changing and with that in mind we need to be ready
and able to provide programs and services that meet these needs.
Programming for culturally diverse communities can be challenging but
very rewarding at the same time. How do we consult with community so
that we can better reflect them in our programs and services? This
session will introduce you to concepts and strategies that have been
used to develop culturally specific programs for adults and youth in
public libraries.
Tuesday, Feb 12, 2:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT
Copyright Issues in Audio and Video Streaming
http://tinyurl.com/yw8aam
One-hour Web Conference with Jean Dryden - $109.95
Rapidly changing technology makes it possible to use audio-visual
materials in innovative ways, but the application of copyright law in
the digital environment is not entirely clear. This session provides
an overview of the particular complexities of applying copyright to
audio-visual materials (and what is technologically possible) before
going on to identify the copyright issues that arise in streaming AV
materials; and discusses ways to address these issues in an ever-
changing environment.
Wednesday, Feb 13, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
How to Land Your Ideal Library Position: Winning Interview Tips and
Techniques
http://tinyurl.com/2k7yeh
One-hour Audio Conference with Robert R. Newlen - $85.00
Part Two: Many job applicants spend hours refining their resumes but
completely neglect interview preparation. The employer will use the
interview to learn as much about you as possible – your experience,
training, education, accomplishments, and professional activities.
Getting ready for an interview is a strategic process – feeling well
prepared will greatly increase your confidence level when you arrive
for the interview. This seminar will take you step-by-step through
everything you need to know to prepare for the interview and to sell
yourself for the job.
Wednesday, Feb 13, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Media Literacy Through Media Production
http://tinyurl.com/38fgx9
One-hour Web Conference with Melissa Jensen - $109.95
Media Literacy study for elementary and secondary students is
becoming more prominent in provincial and state curricula documents.
To develop media literacy skills, students need opportunities to
view, analyze, and discuss a range of media texts, and relate them to
their personal experiences. Equally important is the need for
students to apply their thinking to the creation of media texts using
available technologies.
In this session, focusing on the creation of media texts, two
projects will be highlighted. The first one uses stop film animation
using digital photography and the Window’s program Movie Maker. The
second project is the creation of READ posters to promote the love of
reading using Macromedia’s Fireworks program to develop basic photo
editing skills. Both of these projects meet a range of media literacy
curriculum expectations.
Thursday, Feb 14, 2:00 pm ET, 11:00 am PT
Second Life, Second Thoughts
http://tinyurl.com/2uvwqq
One-hour Web Conference with Michael Sauers - $109.95
Second Life is currently one of the most talked about of the 3D
immersive environments on the Web. Libraries around the world have
banded together to provide in-world services and are learning a lot
from it. But not everyone is excited and many have questions. This
presentation will address some of the down-sides of Second Life and
discuss with the participants just how these problems can be dealt
with, if at all.
Friday, Feb 15, 1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT
The New Manager…First Day…First Week…First Month
http://tinyurl.com/3dqjug
One-hour Audio Conference with Julie Todaro - $85.00
Dr. Julie B. Todaro has worked in a variety of types of libraries for
over 30 years including academic, public and school libraries and in
library education at the University of Michigan, Texas Woman's
University and the University of Texas at Austin. She is a consultant
in the areas of management and organizational development,
information literacy, 21st century librarianship as well as in
customer service. Drawing on her extensive experience, Julie will
present a series of 4 workshops addressing popular topics of
discussion. Registered participants will be invited to send
questions in advance of each workshop, if desired, and she will weave
the reposes into her presentations.
New managers need sound, practical advice – ideas and strategies they
can understand and implement quickly. This session will address the
most important considerations in the critical first weeks of the new
role.
Monday, Feb 18, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Writing for Young People – the Power of Story
http://tinyurl.com/2mo8wr
One-hour Audio Conference with Gail Nyoka - $85.00
The concept of story is powerful! This session will talk about how to
translate powerful thoughts, emotions and images into stories that
could appeal to young readers. Story can be conveyed through picture
books, chapter books, novels, short stories, plays, poetry and
expository. The session will explore the subject of how to write
well, and especially how to write well for youth. How is writing for
youth different from writing for adults? How is it the same? We’ll
cover ways to make your characters lively and interesting, the role
of archetypes within the story, researching your subject, and how to
use observation to enliven your writing.
Tuesday, Feb 19, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Technologies to Promote Your Library
http://tinyurl.com/3xmbkr
One-hour Audio Conference with Stephen Abram - $85.00
In our fast changing Web 2.0 on-line world, how do we keep up with
new technologies to use and promote our libraries? One way is to talk
to those in the know and that’s what this audio session is all about.
Jane Dysart, Dysart & Jones Associates, interviews globe-traveling
Stephen Abram about the cool new technology tools he has experienced,
heard about, observed as well as interesting research about new
technologies, specifically those that can be used to promote the
library. Through exciting stories, Abram shares his knowledge of new
technologies and examples of libraries using them, and provides lots
of places to look for further resources.
Tuesday, Feb 19, 7:00 pm ET, 4:00 pm PT
Strategic Frameworks, a Four-Part Module
http://tinyurl.com/23yb8z
Audio Conference Course with Ken Haycock - $85.00
Part 1. Planning for Planning: Data Gathering
The Board has three overarching responsibilities: setting strategic
directions on behalf of the community; engaging a CEO to implement
the directions and plans; monitoring implementation of the strategic
directions and the performance of the CEO. This module will provide
comprehensive coverage of the knowledge and methodology required by
the Board to carry out its strategic planning duties successfully.
What do we mean by strategic planning? How is it any different from
general planning? And what do those buzz words mean? What is a SWOT
analysis? What are PESTS? How do you conduct a community needs
assessment? What are the data gathering processes? Does it need to
take a lot of time? Board members as well as senior public library
staff would benefit from this informative program.
Wednesday, Feb 20, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Space Design for 21st Century Library Media Centers
http://tinyurl.com/yshapq
One-hour Web Conference with Steve M. Baule - $109.95
In this session, you will learn about the keys to designing library
media centers and other technology-rich student spaces. You will
leave the session with an understanding of what questions to ask
before you begin a design project, the basic design options for a
media center, technology concerns, and more. Some brief discussion of
wiring issues and how to bid the project will be included. Some
sample plans and programming documents will be provided.
This session is intended to provide library media specialists,
administrators and other interested persons with the basic process
and considerations for managing a library media center-related
facilities project whether new construction or a renovation of an
existing center. It is intended to be interactive throughout. The
presenter will be open to questions throughout and will provide
sample materials for each section of the presentation.
Wednesday, Feb 20, 7:00 pm ET, 4:00 pm PT
Strategic Frameworks, a Four-Part Module
http://tinyurl.com/29x9nx
Audio Conference Course with Ken Haycock - $85.00
Part 1. Planning for Planning: Data Gathering
The Board has three overarching responsibilities: setting strategic
directions on behalf of the community; engaging a CEO to implement
the directions and plans; monitoring implementation of the strategic
directions and the performance of the CEO. This module will provide
comprehensive coverage of the knowledge and methodology required by
the Board to carry out its strategic planning duties successfully.
What do we mean by strategic planning? How is it any different from
general planning? And what do those buzz words mean? What is a SWOT
analysis? What are PESTS? How do you conduct a community needs
assessment? What are the data gathering processes? Does it need to
take a lot of time? Board members as well as senior public library
staff would benefit from this informative program.
Thursday, Feb 21, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Ergonomics in Libraries – Where do you Start?
http://tinyurl.com/26mn4z
One-hour Audio Conference with Jonathan Tyson - $85.00
Librarians and other staff working in all different types of
libraries are exposed to workplace hazards that can contribute to the
development of a variety of work-related musculoskeletal disorders.
These hazards and disorders not only result in pain and discomfort,
but they also increase costs, reduce productivity, and may lead to
the loss of experienced and knowledgeable staff. By understanding and
applying basic, good ergonomic principles libraries can greatly
reduce the risk to all staff, while improving service delivery and
saving money.
Friday, Feb 22, 1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT
Management vs Leadership – Which Is It?
http://tinyurl.com/2mjs3y
One-hour Audio Conference with Julie Todaro - $85.00
What is the difference between management and leadership? Many
believe the difference between managers and leaders is the way they
motivate the people who work or follow them, and this sets the tone
for most other aspects of what they do.
Good managers are called upon to be both – switching roles as the
situation demands. This session will define both roles and talk about
recognizing and developing them.
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Please excuse any cross-postings you may see, and do feel free to
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