Library-related events and continuing educationuuid:386c383d-9226-47a9-8e65-373afade4422;id=3094Copyright (C) 2010. All rights reserved.2010-02-09T14:31:35ZLibrary Learning Websitehttp://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9333

Tuesday, February 9 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM<br />ONLINE - See event for more info.<br /><i>***For Alliance Digital Media Library Participating Libraries Only***</i> <b>Community Outreach: Introduce New Patrons to Download Media</b> Learn creative techniques for introducing new patrons to your OverDrive download library. We'll showcase promotional ideas from high circulating libraries, plus you'll have a chance to share your own examples. <b>Who should attend:</b> Project Coordinators; Community Outreach and Marketing Staff. Please <b>SAVE</b> this information. It includes complete instructions for testing your computer (at least one day before the training) and access information for the day of the conference. The training will be conducted using ReadyTalk, which uses online web sharing and telephone conferencing. ***You <b>must</b> complete all steps (on the computer on which you plan on attending) below in order to attend the training. On the day of training, you will watch the training on the computer and listen to the training via a telephone or Skype.*** <b>AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO CONFERENCE</b> STEP 1: Conference testing and setup 1. Java install: Java is required for this conference. Please confirm you have the latest version of Java installed on the computer(s) you plan to use: <a href="http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp">http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp</a> 2. Test Connection: Please test your connection prior to the conference here: <a href="http://www.readytalk.com">http://www.readytalk.com</a> Locate the 'Join a Meeting' box, and click 'Test your Computer'. A dialogue box will be displayed. If your computer is setup properly for the conference, you’ll see two green dots. If not, two red dots will be displayed with instructions for the Java install. 3. Screen resolution: The conference is best viewed using a screen resolution of 1024x768. 4. Internet connection: OverDrive recommends using a hard line Internet connection rather than a wireless connection. 5. Audio connection: A) A speaker phone is recommended for the audio conference. B) If your location wishes to attend but cannot dial in due to limited phone lines, please consider using Skype to listen to the audio over the internet. <a href="http://groups.google.com/group/allianceoverdrivegroup/browse_thread/thread/5728cffdd5b8f89e?hl=en">(Visit the Phone Connection Alternatives Discission Thread on the ADML Google Group for more info.)</a> C) ReadyTalk allows up to 96 locations to call in to each training. 6. Location: For the benefit of others on the call, please choose a quiet location for your training. <b>DAY OF CONFERENCE</b> STEP 2: Web Conference Login 1. Login to the conference 10-15 minutes before the training is due to start. 2. Open Internet Explorer and go to: <a href="http://www.readytalk.com">http://www.readytalk.com</a> 3. Locate the 'Join a Meeting' box. Enter your access code - 5736006. 4. Next, Ready Talk will display the 'Participant Registration' screen. Please enter your information as prompted, and our staff will send follow-up information after the call. STEP 3: Audio Conference Login (required for audio) 1. Dial 1.866.740.1260 from your touch-tone phone or via Skype. 2. When prompted by the audio conference, enter your ReadyTalk access code - 5736006.

2010-02-09T04:00:00-06:002009-12-28T08:44:22-06:00http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9439

Tuesday, February 9 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM<br />ONLINE - See event for more info.<br />Social software has changed the way we all work and play online, leading us into an age of participation. It is also opening up new opportunities for reaching out to patrons, providing library services and transforming our websites from static sources of information to vibrant and interactive virtual branches. Farkas, author of the book Social Software in Libraries, will explore the world of social software and how libraries can capitalize on these tools to improve communication between the library and its patrons, build online communities, and collaborate professionally. Practical tips on implementing social software will be offered, illustrated by libraries that are using the technologies in innovative ways.

2010-02-09T04:00:00-06:002010-01-12T05:34:18-06:00http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9376

Tuesday, February 9 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM<br />WJ Webex Room<br />WebJunction is hosting a free two-day online conference, and you are invited to attend. The theme for this inaugural event is Technology Essentials, with a focus on practical and timely strategies for leveraging technology to help you in a wide range of library services and operations, including: * Staff training * Marketing * Outreach, funding, advocacy * Services and programming * Technology planning * Virtual libraries * Your library's web presence

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