<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title type="text">L2: Library Learning Events - Metropolitan Library System - Monthly</title><subtitle type="text">Library-related events and continuing education</subtitle><id>uuid:386c383d-9226-47a9-8e65-373afade4422;id=3109</id><rights type="text">Copyright (C) 2010. All rights reserved.</rights><updated>2010-02-09T14:35:21Z</updated><generator>Library Learning Website</generator><link title="Library Learning" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/?LibSys=MLS" /><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9355</id><title type="text">Web-Related Networking Group</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 1 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;PALS Shorewood Medium Conference Room&lt;br /&gt;Join us for a discussion about content management systems. Learn from brief presentations by veterans and share your own stories, issues, and successes. Beginners welcome!

Lynnette Singh of the &lt;a href="http://www.geneva.lib.il.us/"&gt;Geneva Public Library District&lt;/a&gt; will give a behind the scenes tour of their website and intranet.
 
Brian Smith of &lt;a href="http://www.palsnet.info/"&gt;Prairie Area Library System (PALS)&lt;/a&gt; will discuss his use of the &lt;a href="http://drupal.org/project/node_import"&gt;Node Import Module&lt;/a&gt; to create the &lt;a href="http://newsindex.palsgroup.info/"&gt;Quad Cities News Index website&lt;/a&gt;.  
 
Mick Jacobsen of the Skokie Public Library will demonstrate the very useful &lt;a href="http://drupal.org/project/pathauto"&gt;Pathauto Module&lt;/a&gt;.  
 
And, as always, open discussion will follow the presentations. </summary><published>2010-02-01T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-04T07:02:48-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9355" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9033</id><title type="text">VTEL - ILA PPC</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 1 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Room B (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Jill Heffernan
Illinois State Library
Gwendolyn Brooks Building
300 South Second Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796
217-557-3386 PHONE
217-557-2619 FAX
jheffernan@ilsos.net

Robert P. Doyle
Illinois Library Association
33 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 301
Chicago, IL  60654
phone:  (312) 644-1896
fax:  (312) 644-1899
e-mail:  doyle@ila.org
www.ila.org
</summary><published>2010-02-01T06:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-03T09:07:36-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9033" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9353</id><title type="text">Cons. &amp;amp; CE Staff Mtg</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 1 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Room A (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-01T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-04T04:44:51-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9353" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6489</id><title type="text">Young Adult Special Interest Group (YA SIG)</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 1 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;
YA SIG is a forum for YA librarians at all levels, providing opportunities for sharing ideas, concerns, and success stories with respect to all areas of service to young adults. 

Contact Person: Jennifer Lowe, Tinley Park Public Library, j_lowe@tplibrary.org / (708) 532-0160 

&lt;b&gt;Meeting Topic:&lt;/b&gt; TBD</summary><published>2010-02-01T07:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-04-07T04:39:21-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6489" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7226</id><title type="text">Weeding for a 21st Century Library</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 3 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;In this program I will look at weeding trends including length of time books are kept at a library, how to evaluate print versus online access, and provide participants with resources they can use to make  effective decisions about what they keep in the library.  Weeding policies will be examined.  Also, a look at how public and academic libraries can use weeded materials for displays and programming opportunities will be covered.

Attendees will gain an understanding of a) how to embark upon a weeding project b) what to look for when weeding materials and c) what to do with materials that have been weeded.
</summary><published>2010-02-03T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-06-22T07:16:32-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7226" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7160</id><title type="text">RASSL</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 4 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Tinley Park PL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;MEETING DATES:&lt;/b&gt; 2009 - 2010
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt; October 1, 2009: Flossmoor PL
&lt;li&gt; December 10: Dolton PL
&lt;li&gt; February 4, &lt;b&gt;2010&lt;/b&gt;: Tinley Park PL
&lt;li&gt; April 1: location, &lt;i&gt;tbd&lt;/i&gt;
&lt;li&gt; June 10: location, &lt;i&gt;tbd&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;b&gt;CONTACT:&lt;/b&gt;
Gretel Stock-Kupperman
Consulting &amp; CE Director
Metropolitan Library System
stockG@mls.lib.il.us
</summary><published>2010-02-04T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-06-12T08:10:26-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7160" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9652</id><title type="text">Zone 2 Meeting</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 4 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;Cicero PL&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-04T04:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T09:14:58-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9652" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9514</id><title type="text">LACONI: TSS</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 5 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Tinley Park PL&lt;br /&gt;Sponsored by:  LACONI: TSS Division


9:15 - Refreshments &amp; Registration
9:30 – 1:00 Performance Management: Evaluating Performance and Counseling for Improvement Speaker:  Candace Fisher, SPHR
1:00 – 2:00 Lunch
2:00 – 3:00 Panel discussion: Share evaluation process at individual libraries 

FEE:  $15.00 &lt;i&gt;includes lunch&lt;/i&gt;
 
Event &lt;b&gt;LOCATION:&lt;/b&gt;
Tinley Park Public Library
7851 Timber Drive 
Tinley Park, IL 60477
(708) 532-0160 

</summary><published>2010-02-05T03:15:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-18T06:19:27-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9514" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9462</id><title type="text">IL Consortia Managers Meeting</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 5 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Room B (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Illinois consortia managers meeting</summary><published>2010-02-05T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T11:45:46-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9462" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7985</id><title type="text">Serving the Homeless: The Broad Picture and Local Resources</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 5 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;light refreshments&lt;/i&gt;

&lt;b&gt;9:30AM - 12:30PM:&lt;/b&gt; Leslie &amp; Glen Holt

Libraries have a need to respond to the increasing number of homeless and marginally housed people in the community.  Limitations such as illiteracy, illness, social isolation, hunger and discrimination that affect the homeless hamper the effectiveness of traditional library services.  This program offers practical examples of how libraries can deliver relevant services to the homeless with a minimum of disruption to other library users.

Learning Objectives:

&lt;li&gt; Understand the demographics, social realities and characteristics of the homeless.
&lt;li&gt; Be able to find the homeless and homeless services in their service area.
&lt;li&gt; Develop an effective and legal service strategy for the homeless, including a plan to evaluate how well their library serves the homeless.
&lt;li&gt; Be able to communicate to the homeless about library services.&lt;/ul&gt;

**************************************************************************************************
&lt;i&gt;light refreshments&lt;/i&gt;

&lt;b&gt;1:00 - 2:30PM:&lt;/b&gt;  In the afternoon, after a :30 minute break, a &lt;b&gt;panel of representatives from local social services and libraries &lt;/b&gt;will discuss what is available locally to help libraries serve homeless patrons and what some libraries have done or are doing now.  Following the panel participants will have an opportunity to discuss how their library is working with the homeless and ask questions.  
 
&lt;b&gt;Target Audience: &lt;/b&gt; Library administrators, trustees, front line librarians (children and adult librarians)
</summary><published>2010-02-05T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-08-24T09:19:21-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7985" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8738</id><title type="text">First Saturday Trustee Program - Exploring the Board and Director relationship</title><summary type="text">Saturday, February 6 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;The most important relationship impacting a public library’s service is that between the board and director.  Current library trustees and directors discuss the issues, problems and roles of each side.  They will explore and help define what are the responsibilites of each role.  Then answer questions about the different role each play in the management of a library. 

&lt;b&gt;PRESENTERS:&lt;/b&gt;
Alice Calabrese, MLS Executive Director
Milfred Moore, President &amp; 
Kathy Berggren, Director, Matteson PL
Becky Spratford, President &amp;
Jeannie Dilger-Hill, Director LaGrangePL
</summary><published>2010-02-06T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-04T05:03:35-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8738" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7397</id><title type="text">MLS &amp;amp; LIMRiCC Board Mtgs.</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 8 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-08T09:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-06-29T08:43:14-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7397" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9559</id><title type="text">Zones 8 &amp;amp; 9: Supervisors Series South</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Glenwood-Lynwood PL&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Target Audience:&lt;/b&gt;
Department Heads
Middle Managers
New Directors

In cooperation with the Metropolitan Library System, Zones 8 &amp; 9 are offering management training at a convenient south suburban location. 

* * &lt;b&gt;COST:&lt;/b&gt;$15 a session per person for Zones 8 &amp; 9 or $20 for others.</summary><published>2010-02-09T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T05:26:10-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9559" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9376</id><title type="text">WJ: Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference </title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ Webex Room&lt;br /&gt;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</summary><published>2010-02-09T04:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T02:18:19-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9376" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9466</id><title type="text">A Snapshot of a Day in the Life of Your Library</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10&lt;br /&gt;N/A&lt;br /&gt;Join Illinois libraries and participate in "Snapshot of a Day" by collecting Statistics, comments, and photographs from the day to provide indisputable proof that libraries consistently provide invaluable services to our community.

Illinois libraries are being requested to collect statistics in eight areas:

Customer Visits/Door Count
Internet/Public Computer
Number of Reference Questions
Children Participating in Programs
Adults Participating in Programs
Circulation Total for the Day
Date Base Usage
Web Page Hits

Eventually, libraries are being requested to record these statistics using Survey Monkey.</summary><published>2010-02-09T18:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-13T03:11:25-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9466" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9378</id><title type="text">WJ: Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference </title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ Webex Room&lt;br /&gt;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</summary><published>2010-02-10T04:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-06T02:23:34-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9378" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9654</id><title type="text">Zone 6 Meeting</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Blueberry Fields Restaurant&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-10T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T09:17:32-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9654" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7498</id><title type="text">Web Site Design BASICS: Part I</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Training Lab (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Basic Website Design:
In this &lt;b&gt;2-part hands-on&lt;/b&gt; workshop, participants will learn the basics of HTML, which is the underlying structure of a website.  The opening session will introduce basic HTML tags and how they display in a web browser. Participants are encouraged to bring some simple ideas and images on a flash drive, which we will use to create simple web pages.  The second session will build on the first session and will introduce the concept of style sheets and their function in overall web design.


At the end of the two sessions, the participants will . . . &lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt; Understand the basic structure of a web page by being able to view the source code and make sense of it
&lt;li&gt; Be able to create a simple web page, including hotlinks and images
&lt;li&gt; Understand the concept of a stylesheet and how that effects a web page design
&lt;li&gt; Be able to look at a library website and see how it is structured&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Session #1&lt;/b&gt;:  Basic HTML, including adding hotlinks and images.  We will also discuss the concept of a web host:  how does the website “go live” on the Web?

Feb. 18, &lt;b&gt;Session #2&lt;/b&gt;:  More HTML, and adding style sheets to web pages.  This session will also include a brief tour of some well designed library websites; we will spend a little time looking at how those websites are structured. &lt;b&gt;register at:&lt;/b&gt; www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7499
</summary><published>2010-02-11T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-08T05:01:33-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7498" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7548</id><title type="text">I-SAIL / Announcing! Standards for the 21st Century Learner</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Join Angie Green, Alliance Library System and Christy Semande, Canton High Schoo as they present the new document created to assist K-12 school librarians in designing their own library skills curriculum. Attendees will tour the document and wiki, review the library benchmarks, objectives and library standards, and start to put together lesson plans to teach information literacy skills to your students.

&lt;b&gt;TARGET AUDIENCE:&lt;/b&gt; School Library Staff</summary><published>2010-02-11T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-13T05:20:45-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7548" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9459</id><title type="text">Team Building &amp;amp; Group Dynamics</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Using case studies to initiate discussion, participants will learn techniques to help create and maintain a team environment in the workplace.  Participants will discuss methods on how to  build trust, establish accountability/responsibility, problem solving, and improve communication.    

&lt;b&gt;Target Audience:&lt;/b&gt; Publics - Department Heads - Supervisors
</summary><published>2010-02-12T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T09:11:26-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9459" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9241</id><title type="text">MLS Annual Library Legislators Breakfast</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Help tell our local legislators the Library "story". MLS is seeking stories on how your library and your community have been impacted by the system. These stories will be shared with legislators at the breakfast. If you have a story contact the MLS Consultants at consultants@mls.lib.il.us.</summary><published>2010-02-15T03:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-16T03:31:33-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9241" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9354</id><title type="text">Cons. &amp;amp; CE Staff Mtg</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 15 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Room B (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-15T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-04T04:47:37-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9354" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6899</id><title type="text">Copyright for Special Libraries</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Chicago)&lt;br /&gt;This workshop brings together two corporate librarians eager to share their experiences with copyright in a Special Library. 

&lt;b&gt;Nancy Maloney&lt;/b&gt;, Electronic Resources Librarian for BP North America will provide an overview of the legal history of copyright, share how in her development of client relationships she educates them on copyright, and walk through the creation of a copyright policy with participants. 

&lt;b&gt;Adam Bennington&lt;/b&gt;, Librarian for State Farm Insurance Companies will discuss the importance of copyright, his internal relationships and how he assists with the management of copyright for his organization; explain the differences of copyright in specials vs. academia &amp; public libraries, and cover any gray areas in content ownership, as well as keeping compliant on licenses and other resources to aid your organization in staying current.
</summary><published>2010-02-16T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-05-20T09:48:38-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6899" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9669</id><title type="text">CERTIFICATION - Web-based Convenience Class</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 17 8:00 AM - 11:45 PM&lt;br /&gt;Web Based Class&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Note:&lt;/b&gt;   Certification Prep courses are &lt;b&gt;$101&lt;/b&gt;.

You can view a listing of the 172 MLS Web-based Convenience Classes, a description of the classes, cost of classes, and register at www.ed2go.com/sls to view a list of ALL MLS web-based convenience courses at once. 

&lt;b&gt;STEP 2:&lt;/b&gt;
In order to finalize your registration, you must go through the REQUIRED ONLINE ORIENTATION before you will have access to the course. REQUIRED ORIENTATION 

Using your Web browser, go to www.ed2go.com/sls and click on the word "Orientation". Scroll down the page. You will be asked to enter your name, e-mail address, and some other information. You will also be asked to create a password, which you should not forget. Finally, you will need to select the start date and title of your course. 

Please continue through the entire process until you see the following words: 

&lt;i&gt;"Welcome and thank you! You may now click here to meet your instructor and learn more about your course." &lt;/i&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Check or money order, mail to:&lt;/b&gt;
Yvonne Riley
MLS
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 


&lt;b&gt;CANCELLATION POLICY:&lt;/b&gt;
NON-MEMBERS will receive a credit toward another online course if they choose to cancel.
Non-Members will not receive a cash refund. 
&lt;b&gt;note:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;i&gt;NON-MEMBERS&lt;/i&gt;, payment must be received before the course start date.

&lt;b&gt;credit card &lt;/b&gt;instructions:&lt;ul&gt;

&lt;li&gt; go to www.librarylearning.info/?LibSys=MLS
&lt;li&gt; hit “Sign-In” upper right corner
&lt;li&gt; click on “Not a Registered User” https://www.librarylearning.info/user/register.aspx?url=%2fuser%2flogin.aspx%3furl%3d%252fDefault.aspx%253fLibSys%253dMLS
&lt;li&gt; complete the necessary info under “Register” register as “Guest” if your a non-member
&lt;li&gt; after an account has been created, go to your course’s start date June 17 on the L2 calendar (Web-Based Convenience Class)
&lt;li&gt; open Web-based Convenience Class and register  https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6127
&lt;li&gt; proceed all the way through to checkout and pay via credit card&lt;/ul&gt;

ONLY payments are accepted at this web site.
Your online course is taken via www.ed2go.com/sls

&lt;b&gt;OR &lt;/b&gt;

Make payment to the Metropolitan Library System and &lt;b&gt;mail&lt;/b&gt; to

Yvonne riley
MLS
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL  60527



</summary><published>2010-02-17T02:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-04T08:36:40-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9669" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7495</id><title type="text">Web-based Convenience Class</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 17 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Web Based Class&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Note:&lt;/b&gt;  Class Cost is $71 and &lt;b&gt;up&lt;/b&gt;.  Certification Prep courses are &lt;b&gt;$101&lt;/b&gt;.

You can view a listing of the 172 MLS Web-based Convenience Classes, a description of the classes, cost of classes, and register at www.ed2go.com/sls to view a list of ALL MLS web-based convenience courses at once. 

&lt;b&gt;STEP 2:&lt;/b&gt;
In order to finalize your registration, you must go through the REQUIRED ONLINE ORIENTATION before you will have access to the course. REQUIRED ORIENTATION 

Using your Web browser, go to www.ed2go.com/sls and click on the word "Orientation". Scroll down the page. You will be asked to enter your name, e-mail address, and some other information. You will also be asked to create a password, which you should not forget. Finally, you will need to select the start date and title of your course. 

Please continue through the entire process until you see the following words: 

&lt;i&gt;"Welcome and thank you! You may now click here to meet your instructor and learn more about your course." &lt;/i&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Check or money order, mail to:&lt;/b&gt;
Yvonne Riley
MLS
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL 60527 


&lt;b&gt;CANCELLATION POLICY:&lt;/b&gt;
NON-MEMBERS will receive a credit toward another online course if they choose to cancel.
Non-Members will not receive a cash refund. 
&lt;b&gt;note:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;i&gt;NON-MEMBERS&lt;/i&gt;, payment must be received before the course start date.

&lt;b&gt;credit card &lt;/b&gt;instructions:&lt;ul&gt;

&lt;li&gt; go to www.librarylearning.info/?LibSys=MLS
&lt;li&gt; hit “Sign-In” upper right corner
&lt;li&gt; click on “Not a Registered User” https://www.librarylearning.info/user/register.aspx?url=%2fuser%2flogin.aspx%3furl%3d%252fDefault.aspx%253fLibSys%253dMLS
&lt;li&gt; complete the necessary info under “Register” register as “Guest” if your a non-member
&lt;li&gt; after an account has been created, go to your course’s start date June 17 on the L2 calendar (Web-Based Convenience Class)
&lt;li&gt; open Web-based Convenience Class and register  https://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6127
&lt;li&gt; proceed all the way through to checkout and pay via credit card&lt;/ul&gt;

ONLY payments are accepted at this web site.
Your online course is taken via www.ed2go.com/sls

&lt;b&gt;OR &lt;/b&gt;

Make payment to the Metropolitan Library System and &lt;b&gt;mail&lt;/b&gt; to

Yvonne riley
MLS
125 Tower Drive
Burr Ridge, IL  60527



</summary><published>2010-02-17T02:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-08T02:25:20-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7495" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6907</id><title type="text">Advanced WorldCat Resource Sharing</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 17 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Training Lab (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Hands-On training in Advanced WorldCat Resource Sharing. Learn how to customize your WorldCat Resource Sharing account using the FirstSearch Admin Module. Explore ILL Direct Request or email request option for your patrons. Review and update your constant data and saved notes. Create custom holding groups and paths. Practice batch updating and printing of ILL request manager files.
Bring your OCLC authorization and password.</summary><published>2010-02-17T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-05-21T05:50:21-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6907" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9695</id><title type="text">SAM Software Webinar</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 17 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Web Based Class&lt;br /&gt;Versatile is hosting a free webinar for the SAM software.  It will be on Feb 17th at 10 am.  This if free for anyone associated with library public computer labs.

Richard Hill from Comprise Technologies will host the webinar live from New Jersey.  He will give an overview of the software reservation and patron payment systems.  

If interested you can send an RSVP to Glen Kato at katog@versatilecsi.com.  He will email the webinar log in information to participants.</summary><published>2010-02-17T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-08T05:21:21-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9695" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9700</id><title type="text">WJ: Maximizing Connections with &amp;quot;Mini&amp;quot; Conferences </title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 17 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ Webex Room&lt;br /&gt;Join us for Maximizing Local Connections and Resources with "Mini" Conferences, the second in a series of webinars presented in collaboration with REFORMA. In these times of tight budgets and restricted travel, attending national conferences has become impossible for many library staff. Many local and regional agencies are joining forces to coordinate "mini" conferences that provide the means of connecting and collaborating locally, often providing a more focused and meaningful experience for attendees. Since 2005, the Northeast Chapter of REFORMA has joined forces with ALA ethnic caucuses to present a terrific conference  where library workers network, exchange ideas and listen to quality speakers. What started as an idea has grown into an annual event embraced by REFORMA, AILA, APALA, BCALA and CALA. Come hear best practices in planning, coordinating and hosting a "mini" conference from your colleagues who have had success in their regions. Webinar presenters include Loida Garcia-Febo, REFORMA president, Tess Tobin, REFORMA's Northeast Chapter; and Haipeng Li and Janice Rice, co-chairs of the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color.</summary><published>2010-02-17T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-09T01:32:05-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9700" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9656</id><title type="text">Zones 8&amp;amp;9 Meeting</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 18 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;Crete PLD&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-18T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T09:21:56-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9656" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9517</id><title type="text">Zone 7</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 18 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Acorn PLD&lt;br /&gt;Zone 7 meeting &lt;b&gt;at Acorn Public Library District&lt;/b&gt; / a combined meeting with Blue Island.</summary><published>2010-02-18T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-18T08:37:29-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9517" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7499</id><title type="text">Web Site Design BASICS: Part II</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 18 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Training Lab (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;Basic Website Design:
In this &lt;b&gt;2-part hands-on&lt;/b&gt; workshop, participants will learn the basics of HTML, which is the underlying structure of a website.  The opening session will introduce basic HTML tags and how they display in a web browser. Participants are encouraged to bring some simple ideas and images on a flash drive, which we will use to create simple web pages.  The second session will build on the first session and will introduce the concept of style sheets and their function in overall web design.


At the end of the two sessions, the participants will . . . &lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt; Understand the basic structure of a web page by being able to view the source code and make sense of it
&lt;li&gt; Be able to create a simple web page, including hotlinks and images
&lt;li&gt; Understand the concept of a stylesheet and how that effects a web page design
&lt;li&gt; Be able to look at a library website and see how it is structured&lt;/ul&gt;

Feb. 11, Session #1:  Basic HTML, including adding hotlinks and images.  We will also discuss the concept of a web host:  how does the website “go live” on the Web? &lt;b&gt;register at:&lt;/b&gt; www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7498 for Part I.

&lt;b&gt;Session #2&lt;/b&gt;:  More HTML, and adding style sheets to web pages.  This session will also include a brief tour of some well designed library websites; we will spend a little time looking at how those websites are structured. 
</summary><published>2010-02-18T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-08T05:05:36-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7499" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8405</id><title type="text">T-Conf: ILA Reference Svc Forum</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 18 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM&lt;br /&gt;OTHER&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;Telephone Conferences:&lt;/b&gt;  ILA Reference Services Forum.  

ILA’s Reference Services Forum Meeting Dates 2009-10

Access a statewide network of academic, public, and special librarians enhancing skills in providing assistance to library users and recognizing quality service through participation in ILA’s Reference Services Forum. 

&lt;b&gt;Dial &lt;/b&gt;1-218-339-3600
  and use &lt;b&gt;Access Code:&lt;/b&gt; 839660# to enter the conference call
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt; December 17, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. (CT)- RSF
&lt;li&gt; February 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) - RSF
&lt;li&gt; April 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (CT)- RSF
&lt;li&gt; June 17, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) - RSF
&lt;li&gt; August 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) - RSF&lt;/ul&gt;

</summary><published>2010-02-18T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-01T08:51:39-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8405" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9561</id><title type="text">LACONI: “Developing and Managing Budgets in Tough Times! What’s a Library to Do</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 19 9:15 AM - 1:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Cary Area Public Library&lt;br /&gt;Whether you are a district or municipal library, a small, medium, or large library, you are probably feeling the pressure of “reduced tax dollars” and it’s only going to get worse. Five very experienced library directors will come together to discuss what challenges they have been faced with due to budget constraints and how they overcame some of the challenges.

Our panel consists of Diane McNulty, Director-Cary Area Public Library, Kathryn I. Martens, Director-Crystal Lake Public Library; Janet L. Van De Carr, Director-Park Ridge Public Library; Sandra K. Norlin-Director, Des Plaines Public Library; and Maria Zawacki, Director-Johnsburg Public Library.

9:15 - Coffee and Conversation
9:45 - Business Meeting
10:00 – Panel Discussion on Budget Challenges
12:00 - Lunch –Wool Street Grill located at 800 Feinberg Court, Cary, Il 60013

</summary><published>2010-02-19T03:15:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T05:37:57-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9561" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9081</id><title type="text">LACONI - Creating a Dynamic Library Atmosphere</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 19 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Chicago Public Library (HWLC)&lt;br /&gt;Sponsored by, LACONI-RASS

What’s the first thing people see when they come into your library? Is the soda machine really the first impression you want to make? Librarians are gifted verbal thinkers–come and see how you can think more visually, and make some changes in your surroundings for little or no money!

Please join Sally Decker Smith, who has pursued and shared many interests in my 30 years in Libraryland and Ted Swigon, former Exhibits Director at the Museum of Science and Industry, for a lively and informative discussion.

&lt;b&gt;AGENDA&lt;/b&gt;
9:30-10:00 Coffee &amp; Registration
10:00-12:00 Presentation
12:00 Optional Library Tour

&lt;b&gt;To register&lt;/b&gt; CONTACT:
RoshAnn Vonesh: 
708-452-3465
ravonesh@oppl.org
</summary><published>2010-02-19T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-07T11:12:13-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9081" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9653</id><title type="text">Zone 5 Meeting</title><summary type="text">Monday, February 22 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;Alsip-Merrionette Park PLD&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-22T07:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-03T09:16:18-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9653" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7470</id><title type="text">Wayfinding and Signage in Libraries</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 23 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;LUNCH:&lt;/b&gt; on your own

Learn how to better serve your customers by creating excellent wayfinding and signage in your library. 

Content will include how to create a user friendly library through understanding patron needs, planning guidelines, design tips,
product information, and more. The workshop will be interactive and presenter will encourage group. Learning
 
&lt;b&gt;Objectives include:&lt;/b&gt;
1. Learn the fundamentals of successful wayfinding in library services.
2. Learn strategies for planning, designing, and implementing a successful wayfinding and signage plan.
3. Explore options and learn successful strategies for increasing patron use and efficiency as well as positive
interactions between libraries and their customers.

&lt;b&gt;note:&lt;/b&gt; LUNCH - on your own
</summary><published>2010-02-23T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-07T04:51:44-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7470" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7471</id><title type="text">21 Ideas for 21st Century Libraries</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 23 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;LUNCH:&lt;/b&gt; on your own

Discover best practices for 21st century public libraries. Twenty‐one examples and ideas from both public
libraries and other organizations will be shown and discussed. 
Examples provided will include such topics as Library 2.0, Web 2.0, facilities, marketing and branding, self‐service, collections, community collaborations, and customer service. The workshop will be interactive and presenters will encourage group discussion of the examples shown.
 
&lt;b&gt;Learning Objectives include:&lt;/b&gt;
1. Explore the key elements of successful 21st century library service.
2. Discuss tools/techniques for successfully serving a variety of library customers, including users and nonusers.
3. Develop an individual library plan for moving forward with proactive 21st century approaches.

&lt;b&gt;note:&lt;/b&gt; LUNCH - on your own
</summary><published>2010-02-23T07:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-07-07T05:02:01-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7471" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8985</id><title type="text">SWAN Council</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 24 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-24T03:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T07:59:14-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8985" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7403</id><title type="text">Public Library Advisory Comm. Mtg.</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 24 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;MLS Meeting Room (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;</summary><published>2010-02-24T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-06-29T09:05:30-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7403" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9504</id><title type="text">Construction Grant Application Review</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 24 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ALS Valerie J. Wilford Room&lt;br /&gt;DLS Technology Lab&lt;br /&gt;ISL Videoconference Room&lt;br /&gt;LCLS Sacajawea Videoconferencing Room&lt;br /&gt;Lincoln Trail Libraries System&lt;br /&gt;MLS Room B (Burr Ridge)&lt;br /&gt;PALS Coal Valley VideoConference Room&lt;br /&gt;PALS Rockford Videoconference Room&lt;br /&gt;PALS Shorewood Videoconference Room&lt;br /&gt;Rolling Prairie Library System&lt;br /&gt;ShLS Videoconferencing Room&lt;br /&gt;This videoconference will allow the Construction Committee members and representatives of libraries that submitted applications to attend and participate at a site convenient to them.

Because the Construction Committee is statewide in scope, the Open Meetings Act allows us to conduct this meeting in this manner.  We will share the agenda for posting as required and include ground rules and meeting etiquette as well.

While not required, registration would be appreciated and will facilitate a timely handling of the agenda.</summary><published>2010-02-24T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-15T03:14:48-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9504" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9371</id><title type="text">LACONI:  YSS</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 26 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Gail Borden Public Library&lt;br /&gt;Sponsored by: Youth Services Section

Friday, February 26, 2010 9:30am - 3:00pm

Serving Patrons with Special Needs featuring Bernadette Nowakowski from Chicago Public Library and Christopher Flint from Autism Program of Illinois

&lt;b&gt;LOCATION:&lt;/b&gt;
Gail Borden Public Library
270 North Grove Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120


</summary><published>2010-02-26T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-05T05:59:16-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9371" /></entry></feed>