[CALIBK12] Continuing Education Programs for April/May 2009

Thu Apr 16 13:41:24 PDT 2009

Continuing Education Courses 

CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EACH SESSION

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Friday, April 24, 2009   1:00 pm ET, 10:00am PT

Research Ethics: An overview of issues and policies

http://tinyurl.com/LGiven 

1-hour Audio Conference with Lisa Given - $ 85.00

This session will explore the nature of research ethics and current ethics
policies affecting projects in Canadian libraries. Implications for the
design of studies using different methods (e.g., questionnaires;
observation; interviews) will be discussed. Participants will have the
opportunity to review examples of ethics review forms and discuss strategies
for completing the ethics review process.

Tuesday, April 28, 2009  2:00 pm ET, 11:00am PT

Wireless @ Your Library

http://tinyurl.com/LAlcorn 

1-hour Web Conference with Louise Alcorn - $109.95

Are you implementing wireless services soon?  Do you have wireless now, but
would like to know more about training and troubleshooting? This "quick
tips" course will cover training issues and provide simple troubleshooting
options-both for library staff and for library patrons-with the goal of
empowering both groups to feel comfortable with the technology.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009   2:00 pm ET, 11:00am PT

Roving Revitalization

http://tinyurl.com/Giannone 

1-hour Audio Conference with Joan Giannone - $ 85.00

The Key Benefits For Participants:

*	Managers and Supervisors will have a better understanding of the
obstacles to keeping a roving program going 
*	Specific, common obstacles will be identified and shared 
*	Managers and Supervisors will be able to use several actionable
solutions, ideas, tips and suggestions to revitalize their Library's Roving
program 
*	Library Staff will increasingly get out from behind the desk more
frequently, actively roving to provide pro-active customer service where and
when it is needed 
*	Customers will express appreciation of the pro-active service and
roving 

Monday, May 4, 2009   2:00 pm ET, 11:00am PT

Rethinking Preschool Storytime

http://tinyurl.com/DCohen 

1-hour Audio Conference with Betsy Diamant-Cohen - $ 85.00

After exploring the pros and cons of theme-based story times, this session
will offer alternative ways to plan and present preschool storytimes.
Rethink the focus of your programs and learn to use time-tested materials in
new ways.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009   2:00 pm ET, 11:00am PT

Addressing Diversity in the Library Collection

http://tinyurl.com/Junyk 

1-hour Audio Conference with Myra Junyk - $ 85.00

This workshop will address the issues of diversity in school library
collections.  Current research on the reading process, strategies to address
student interests and titles to entice even the most reluctant reader will
be discussed!

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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.

For the complete schedule for the current month and for months ahead,
program descriptions, faculty credentials, and how to register, see the
calendar at:

 http://tinyurl.com/program-calendar 

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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