[CALIBK12] Continuing Education Courses for February 25 - 29, 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.

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Programs for February 25 - 29, 2008



REGISTER TODAY





CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH SESSION

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Monday, Feb 25, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Web 2.0 Meets Information Fluency
http://tinyurl.com/298ggo

One-hour Web Conference with Joyce Valenza - $109.95

Two threads - information fluency and Web 2.0 - can be beautifully  
woven into rich 21st century cloth as teachers and librarians who  
value thinking skills, inquiry, ethical behavior, and innovative  
student work hone their craft on a funky and vibrant 21st century  
learning loom, with learners as collaborators. Together we will  
examine new formats for student projects, projects that foster  
information fluency and exploit the potential of the interactive and  
media-rich "read/write Web."




Tuesday, Feb 26, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Using Audio Books to Engage Struggling Readers
http://tinyurl.com/2xsa4v

One-hour Audio Conference with Hillary Wolfe - $85.00

As Learning Specialist at Northview High School, I won a grant from  
Recorded Books and Califone, worth $5000 in books and audio equipment.

Excited, I set up an extensive listening center in the library,  
expecting the teachers to jump on board. However, teachers questioned  
the validity of audio books, especially in the secondary grades,  
calling it cheating.

In this session, see how I overcame their resistance and built a  
program that both reassured the teachers and benefited the students.  
Our positive results have gone a long way to convince teachers that  
audio books can make a big difference for struggling readers.


Wednesday, Feb 27, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Designing Effective Questionnaires: What Every Librarian Needs to Know
http://tinyurl.com/2fzdxr

One-hour Audio Conference with Lisa M. Given - $85.00


This session will explore strategies for effective questionnaire  
design, including issues related to layout, question selection, and  
preparation for data analysis. Related topics, such as enhancing  
response rates and practical tips for data management, will also be  
discussed. Participants will have the opportunity to critique and  
revise an existing questionnaire.


Thursday, Feb 28, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Walking a Tightrope: Selection vs Censorship
http://tinyurl.com/2fwwfb

One-hour Audio Conference with Sya VanGeest and Beth McEwen - $85.00

Part of the formal education program to qualify as librarians and  
teacher-librarians includes the study of the principles and methods  
of building library collections, the writing of a good selection  
policies, criteria for evaluating materials in a variety of formats  
and for a range of purposes, and the relationship of the selection  
process to user requirements. Training also includes the issue of  
censorship, the art of the book review, and acquiring familiarity  
with basic selection tools, current reviewing media, and acquisitions  
procedures.

Formal training and strong selection policies form a good foundation,  
but experience in the field, discussions shared with fellow  
colleagues, and continuous learning are all necessary components to  
remain balanced on the selection vs censorship tightrope!

This session, presented by two experienced and knowledgeable  
practitioners, will use case studies and other strategies to  
highlight the tricky issues encountered when selecting materials for  
junior and young adult readers. Participants in the session will be  
invited to send in questions and concerns in advance of the session,  
and will also be given ample opportunity to interact with the  
speakers. Adults working with these age groups need to share  
perspectives, try to set personal biases aside, and develop reasoned  
decision-making in this sensitive area where black and white do not  
exist – only shades of grey!


Friday, Feb 29, 1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT
Virtual Reference Competencies: Part One:  Acquire and Improve  
Technical Skills and Knowledge
http://tinyurl.com/2afkfd

Audio Conference Series with Diane Kovacs - $85.00

IM, e-mail, and chat reference are already here, but have you adapted  
your traditional reference interview to these new formats? Learn how  
to adapt traditional face-to-face reference interview skills to the  
virtual interview—and how to interpret and use new cues (chat slang,  
IM shorthand, emoticons, etc.). Find out how to select the best  
information format for users and delivering content in a timely and  
valuable manner. The three courses taken together will assist  
reference librarians to move from the face-to-face to virtual  
transaction with ease.

Virtual reference services can be as simple as answering e-mail or as  
complex as juggling voice calls, instant messaging, e-mail, on-line  
chat, and perhaps the use of some of the new social networking tools.  
One of the first considerations a library might consider in venturing  
into virtual reference might be an assessment of the technical skills  
and knowledge of the staff. This session will provide an awareness  
and overview of these new considerations.


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