[CALIBK12] Continuing Education Programs for May 6 - 13, 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 May 6 - 13, 2008

REGISTER TODAY

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH SESSION

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Tuesday, May 6, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Serving Teens Through Readers' Advisories
http://tinyurl.com/69845g

1-hour Audio Conference with Heather Booth - $85.00

Do you want to make an impact on teens at a critical time in their  
lives but aren’t sure how to venture forth? This session is designed  
for you!  A recent YALSA/Smartgirl.org survey found that a strong  
majority of teens read for enjoyment and most would read even more if  
they knew about good books. Help the teens in your community connect  
with books by learning the basics of Readers' Advisory for teens. This  
program will examine how RA for teens differs from other RA services  
and cover the principles behind high quality Readers' Advisory for  
teens. Participants will learn effective techniques for relating to  
teens in the library and gain ready-to-use methods for getting great  
books into their hands.


Wednesday, May 7, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Book Repair Techniques Part Four - Protective Enclosures
http://tinyurl.com/6f6oaj

1-hour Web Conference with Ken Lavender - $109.95

Librarians and other conservators concerned with preserving their  
collections must deal with not only the deterioration of older  
materials, but also with poorly made and costly new ones. This series  
of four sessions is useful for those interested in basic, minimal  
mending, and those that are interested in conservation and  
preservation. Ken’s advice will be practical, affordable, and  
archivally sound.  Session Four will focus on using various types of  
enclosures to house and protect two and three-dimensional materials.



Thursday, May 8, 3:00 pm ET, 12:00 pm PT
Knowledge Sharing in the Era of the Socially Networked Organization
http://tinyurl.com/5s7rhs

1-hour Audio Conference with Mary Cavanagh - $85.00

Libraries have always been in the business of resource sharing, but  
that was when resources were collections, not people. Where we used to  
leverage information with technology, now we leverage our human  
networks via social software. The new definition of ‘organization’ is  
really ‘network’ where knowledge and information are created and  
shared between and among our colleagues in our various technologically  
supported social, informational networks. What strategies do you as  
information managers and information specialists need to know to build  
and leverage your own knowledge networks? What’s the most effective  
way to structure your ‘knowledge work’ in the socially networked  
information organization? How do our clients and customers participate  
in our information practices and networks? Join our public library  
practitioner and researcher as she addresses these interesting issues  
and challenges.


Friday, May 9, 1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT
Copyright Issues in Distance Education
http://tinyurl.com/6g2bdx

1-hour Audio Conference with Arlene Bielefield - $85.00

The Internet, distance education, and continuing emergence of new  
technologies are only a few examples of influences causing librarians  
and educators to be wary about copyright matters. Copyright is further  
complicated by legal verbiage that perplexes many. So where does a  
practicing librarian, educator, or promising researcher look for  
copyright information?  “Twelve Common Misconceptions about Copyright”  
conclude this section and serve to explain the difference between  
copyright and plagiarism in relation to commonly occurring  
misconceptions.



Tuesday, May 13, 1:00 pm ET, 10:00 am PT
What 4,000 Years of Art Teaches Us About Web Content and Design
http://tinyurl.com/5dx2m6

1-hour Web Conference with Erica Reynolds - $109.95

Web design might be relatively new, but art itself is thousands of  
years old. Ancient, Modern, and Contemporary art from around the world  
provides an excellent source of inspiration as we build the next  
generation of Web sites. Ideas on content, planning, philosophy,  
organization, technology and design are gracing canvases, lurking in  
brush strokes, lounging on sculptures, and bouncing around multi-media  
expressions of all types, and all are waiting for you at your local  
art museum. Additionally, an art-rich outing provides a delightful  
alternative to traditional staff development activities while building  
a spirit of collegiality among your co-workers and teammates. Learn  
what 4,000 years of art taught one Web Content Team, and garner ideas  
for inspiring team creativity as you endeavor to build new,  
thoughtful, and art-inspired Web experiences.



Tuesday, May 13, 4:00 pm ET, 1:00 pm PT
Walking a Tightrope - Selection vs. Censorship
http://tinyurl.com/6rtjuy

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

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.


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