<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><title type="text">L2: Library Learning Events - Web conference</title><subtitle type="text">Library-related events and continuing education</subtitle><id>uuid:386c383d-9226-47a9-8e65-373afade4422;id=1755</id><rights type="text">Copyright (C) 2010. All rights reserved.</rights><updated>2010-02-09T05:43:58Z</updated><generator>Library Learning Website</generator><link title="Library Learning" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/" /><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9333</id><title type="text">ADML: Overdrive Community Outreach: Introduce New Patrons to Download Media (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;ONLINE - See event for more info.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;i&gt;***For Alliance Digital Media Library Participating Libraries Only***&lt;/i&gt;

&lt;b&gt;Community Outreach: Introduce New Patrons to Download Media&lt;/b&gt;

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.

&lt;b&gt;Who should attend:&lt;/b&gt; Project Coordinators; Community Outreach and Marketing Staff.  

Please &lt;b&gt;SAVE&lt;/b&gt; 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 &lt;b&gt;must&lt;/b&gt; 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.***

&lt;b&gt;AT LEAST ONE DAY PRIOR TO CONFERENCE&lt;/b&gt; 

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:  
&lt;a href="http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp"&gt;http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp&lt;/a&gt;
 
2. Test Connection:  Please test your connection prior to the conference here: 
&lt;a href="http://www.readytalk.com"&gt;http://www.readytalk.com&lt;/a&gt;
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.  
&lt;a href="http://groups.google.com/group/allianceoverdrivegroup/browse_thread/thread/5728cffdd5b8f89e?hl=en"&gt;(Visit the Phone Connection Alternatives Discission Thread on the ADML Google Group for more info.)&lt;/a&gt;
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. 

&lt;b&gt;DAY OF CONFERENCE&lt;/b&gt;

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:
&lt;a href="http://www.readytalk.com"&gt;http://www.readytalk.com&lt;/a&gt;

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. </summary><published>2010-02-09T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-28T08:44:22-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9333" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9439</id><title type="text">Trendy Topics: Social Networking for Libraries (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ONLINE - See event for more info.&lt;br /&gt;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.</summary><published>2010-02-09T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T05:34:18-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9439" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9376</id><title type="text">WJ: Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference  (ISL)</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=8946</id><title type="text">Write a Technology Plan with Tech Tuesdays (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 9 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;RPLS OPAL Room&lt;br /&gt;Do you need to write a technology plan for the library?  Do you have a technology plan that needs to be updated?  If you answered either of these questions with a yes, then Tech Tuesdays is for you.
Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 are the designated Tech Tuesdays.  We shall use TechAtlas at each hour-long session to cover the components you need in a technology plan.  Between sessions you will have assignment to complete.  At the end of the three sessions you will have a completed technology plan ready for Board approval. Prerequisite: Completed TechAtlas Inventory.

</summary><published>2010-02-09T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-25T11:14:13-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8946" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8558</id><title type="text">Privacy &amp;amp; Confidentiality for Libraries (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;PALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;Attorney Phil Lenzini will address issues of Privacy &amp; Confidentiality as they relate to libraries.   Included topics are the Library Confidentiality Act, Freedom of Information Act, and the Local Records Act.  He will discuss library policies related to privacy &amp; confidentiality.  Members with specific questions about privacy &amp; confidentiality can send them to nancys@palsnet.info prior to the presentation.  Participants can also ask questions during the sesssion.</summary><published>2010-02-10T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-15T08:49:03-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8558" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9378</id><title type="text">WJ: Technology Essentials 2010: WebJunction Online Conference  (ISL)</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=9428</id><title type="text">Cataloging with Connexion Browser (ISL)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 10 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ISL Opal Room&lt;br /&gt;This session provides a demonstration of the browser interface to OCLC Connexion. Participants will learn how to navigate within the cataloging service, search for WorldCat records, edit, save, and take final actions on those records. The process of creating original records, including extracting metadata from an electronic resource, will be demonstrated.</summary><published>2010-02-10T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-08T09:05:03-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9428" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9535</id><title type="text">How Green Is My Library: A Conversation with the Co-Authors Ned Himmel and Sam McBane Mulford (OPAL) (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 11 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Opal Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;How green is your library, anyway? While there is a broad spectrum of ecological sophistication within libraries nationwide and some regions are at the forefront of sustainable design and operations, others are just beginning or have yet to integrate materials recycling into their daily practice. 

Ned Himmel and Sam McBane Mulford are the authors of the recent book,  &lt;a href="http://lu.com/showbook.cfm?isbn=9781591587804"&gt;How Green is My Library?&lt;/a&gt;, published by Libraries Unlimited. Join us for an informal discussion with the authors about their book and the ideas, information, and recommendations it contains. 

Host: &lt;a href="http://www.tapinformation.com/"&gt;TAP Information Services&lt;/a&gt; 

This is a free online event, no registration or payment is required simply logon to the OPAL room at the day and time of the event.

Location: &lt;a href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4"&gt;OPAL Auditorium&lt;/a&gt; </summary><published>2010-02-11T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-21T09:32:36-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9535" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8765</id><title type="text">Collection Development Series - Session 6 (LTLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 12 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;LTLS iLinc Room&lt;br /&gt;Join local experts in the field of collection development for a brown bag lunch at your desk!  LTLS will be offering an online collection development series during the months of January and February.  Each Friday from 11:30 a.m. _ 12:15 p.m. we will feature a different genre.  The speaker will discuss best resources and helpful suggestions on selecting works for the featured genre.
</summary><published>2010-02-12T05:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T16:09:46-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8765" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9455</id><title type="text">FiLBeRt Roundtable Discussion: The Future of Libraries, Books, and Reading (OPAL) (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Opal Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;The shared futures of libraries, books, and reading seem very hazy at present. Join us for a monthly, lively, informal discussion of new developments, challenges, and opportunities. It'll be a roundtable, so everyone is welcome to chime in. If it's a FiLBeRt discussion, it's going to be nutty! 

Host: &lt;a href="http://www.tapinformation.com/"&gt;Tap Information Services&lt;/a&gt; 

Location: &lt;a href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4"&gt;OPAL Auditorium&lt;/a&gt; </summary><published>2010-02-16T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T08:50:42-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9455" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7495</id><title type="text">Web-based Convenience Class (MLS)</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=9669</id><title type="text">CERTIFICATION - Web-based Convenience Class (MLS)</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=9695</id><title type="text">SAM Software Webinar (MLS)</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=8651</id><title type="text">Handheld and Mobile Library Services (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 17 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;DLS DuPage River Room&lt;br /&gt;In these tough economic times, librarians need inexpensive and efficient ways to continue their education. This online conference is being hosted by the Alliance Library System and Learning Times and sponsored by SirsiDynix to help libraries meet the challenge of creating handheld and mobile library services. This two-day online conference will offer a number of programs for beginners through intermediate and advanced levels.

The keynote speaker will be Joe Murphy, Yale University.

Watch this space for more details and links to the complete program. This event is being held over two days.  When the complete agenda is available you may choose to register for this event or for the event on February 18, 2010.</summary><published>2010-02-17T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-26T10:17:40-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8651" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=5963</id><title type="text">Ed2Go - Online Classes (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, February 17 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Online&lt;br /&gt;Offered are a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of the courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.

Some classes offered:
•	Accounting
•	Art, History, Psychology, &amp; Literature
•	Basic Computer Literacy
•	Business Administration
•	Computer Applications
•	Database Management &amp; Programming
•	Grant Writing &amp; Nonprofit Management
•	Graphic Design
•	and so much more	

&lt;b&gt;***Prices vary***&lt;/b&gt; </summary><published>2010-02-17T06:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-02-18T02:44:19-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=5963" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8659</id><title type="text">Handheld and Mobile Library Services (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 18 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;DLS DuPage River Room&lt;br /&gt;In these tough economic times, librarians need inexpensive and efficient ways to continue their education. This online conference is being hosted by the Alliance Library System and Learning Times and sponsored by SirsiDynix to help libraries meet the challenge of creating handheld and mobile library services. This two-day online conference will offer a number of programs for beginners through intermediate and advanced levels.

The keynote speaker will be Joe Murphy, Yale University.

Watch this space for more details and links to the complete program. This event is being held over two days.  When the complete agenda is available you may choose to register for this event or for the event on February 18, 2010.</summary><published>2010-02-18T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-27T04:11:55-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8659" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8976</id><title type="text">Public Libraries: Creating your Board Bylaws (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, February 18 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;ALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;Join Rose Chenoweth, Alliance Library System Library Development Consultant, as she discusses creation of your public library board bylaws.  As part of the Public Library Per Capita Grants 2011 , libraries are required to review their library board bylaws.  The workshop will examine recommendations and best practices for bylaws.  </summary><published>2010-02-18T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-12-01T05:57:48-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8976" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8766</id><title type="text">Collection Development Series - Session 7 (LTLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 19 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;LTLS iLinc Room&lt;br /&gt;Join local experts in the field of collection development for a brown bag lunch at your desk!  LTLS will be offering an online collection development series during the months of January and February.  Each Friday from 11:30 a.m. _ 12:15 p.m. we will feature a different genre.  The speaker will discuss best resources and helpful suggestions on selecting works for the featured genre.
</summary><published>2010-02-19T05:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T16:11:26-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8766" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8946</id><title type="text">Write a Technology Plan with Tech Tuesdays (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, February 23 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;RPLS OPAL Room&lt;br /&gt;Do you need to write a technology plan for the library?  Do you have a technology plan that needs to be updated?  If you answered either of these questions with a yes, then Tech Tuesdays is for you.
Jan. 26, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 are the designated Tech Tuesdays.  We shall use TechAtlas at each hour-long session to cover the components you need in a technology plan.  Between sessions you will have assignment to complete.  At the end of the three sessions you will have a completed technology plan ready for Board approval. Prerequisite: Completed TechAtlas Inventory.

</summary><published>2010-02-23T05:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-25T11:14:13-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8946" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8767</id><title type="text">Collection Development Series - Session 8 (LTLS)</title><summary type="text">Friday, February 26 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM&lt;br /&gt;LTLS iLinc Room&lt;br /&gt;Join local experts in the field of collection development for a brown bag lunch at your desk!  LTLS will be offering an online collection development series during the months of January and February.  Each Friday from 11:30 a.m. _ 12:15 p.m. we will feature a different genre.  The speaker will discuss best resources and helpful suggestions on selecting works for the featured genre.
</summary><published>2010-02-26T05:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-11-05T16:13:01-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8767" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6818</id><title type="text">Conducting On-The-Job Training and Orientation (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, March 2 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;ALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;Join Morgan Cadwalader, Alliance Library System Human Resources Administrator, as she discusses the complex issues of hiring, firing, and training of library employees.  This WIMBA workshop will cover the basics of training and orientation for new employees. More details will be added as they become available. </summary><published>2010-03-02T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-05-12T10:49:44-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6818" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9555</id><title type="text">WJ: Library Images and Video: Engage, Inspire and Tell your Story  (ISL)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 3 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ Webex Room&lt;br /&gt;In this entertaining and heartwarming presentation you will learn how two librarians teamed up to advocate more effectively (and boldly) while staying true to the personality of the communities, the libraries and the staff they serve. You and your library really can market your services and engage more effectively, and images, video and authenticity can be a key! Learn how you too can use images and video creatively and effectively to inspire Libraryland, engage the communities you serve boost staff morale and get more enjoyment from your job. The stories and lessons in this session will be presented by Jeff Dawson from the Lester Public Library in Two Rivers Wisconsin and by Michael Porter from WebJunction.</summary><published>2010-03-03T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T04:29:20-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9555" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9665</id><title type="text">Alliance Digital Media Library Selection Committee Meeting (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 3 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;The Alliance Digital Media Library Selection Committee will meet to discuss monthly purchases.

</summary><published>2010-03-03T08:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-02-04T05:57:44-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9665" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8560</id><title type="text">District Library Legal Seminar with Phil Lenzini (PALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, March 9 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM&lt;br /&gt;PALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;Attorney Phil Lenzini will discuss legal issues pertaining specifically to District Libraries.  Among the topics will be annexation, ordinances, reporting responsibilities, election responsibilities, policies...  District libraries with specific issues or questions can send them to nancys@palsnet.info prior to the session.   Questions can also be asked during the presentation.

</summary><published>2010-03-09T03:30:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-10-15T09:05:41-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8560" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9440</id><title type="text">Trendy Topics: Marketing: The Medium and the Message (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, March 9 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ONLINE - See event for more info.&lt;br /&gt;Everything in our world has become faster, more fragmented and constantly undergoing change. The field of marketing is no different, in fact, it often drives the change. You know you need to get engaged in marketing, but don't know where to start and feel further behind everyday. This step-by-step presentation outlines how to develop a marketing plan that integrates newest channels (Facebook, Twitter, and others) into a consistent value message that pays off in tangible results.</summary><published>2010-03-09T04:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T05:42:51-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9440" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9572</id><title type="text">WJ: TechAtlas for Libraries - Inventory Tools  (ISL)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 10 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ TechAtlas Wimba Room&lt;br /&gt;Join us as we explore the technology inventory tool features in WebJunction's free resource, TechAtlas for Libraries. The TechAtlas tools can help your library build a complete inventory of your technology resources - everything from computers to digital cameras. You can even use a great set of automated inventory tools to help make the process easier. Participants will be lead through a live demonstration of TechAtlas and hear best practices about inventory management.</summary><published>2010-03-10T06:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T07:06:21-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9572" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6201</id><title type="text">RSA Users Group Meeting (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Thursday, March 11 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ALS Valerie J. Wilford Room&lt;br /&gt;ALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;The RSA Users Group meeting includes reports from the various RSA groups, RSA staff reports, strategic plans, discussion of major issues, and brief demonstration of new software. 

Online RSA members in particular are encouraged to attend. The RSA Users Group meets a minimum of three times per year.

This meeting will also be available via OPAL. OPAL attendees should just logon to &lt;a href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs8a3fed6f8f63"&gt;http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs8a3fed6f8f63&lt;/a&gt; at the start time of the meeting. Type in your name and hit enter. (While it shouldn't, if it asks for a password, just hit enter and you should be allowed access to the room.) 
</summary><published>2010-03-11T07:00:00-06:00</published><updated>2009-03-12T10:58:05-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6201" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9573</id><title type="text">WJ: Implementing an Online Help Desk Using Event Tracker  (ISL)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, March 16 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ TechAtlas Wimba Room&lt;br /&gt;Event Tracker is a tool within WebJunction's free set of tools called TechAtlas for Libraries which allows users to create an online "help desk" so they can track all of the requests and solutions to computer troubles in the library. When a staff member reports the problem using the web-based form, TechAtlas notifies the designated technical support staff by e-mail. After the problem has been resolved, there is space in Event Tracker to include the solution. This creates a knowledge base that can be referred to later if the same problem occurs. It also helps you to stay on top of all the technology tasks that need to be completed in the library.

Note that you may find the free session on the TechAtlas inventory tools on March 10 helpful, but it is not required.</summary><published>2010-03-16T08:00:00-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T07:10:48-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9573" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7496</id><title type="text">Web-based Convenience Class (MLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 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>2010-03-17T03:00:00-05:00</published><updated>2009-07-08T02:26:09-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7496" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=5964</id><title type="text">Ed2Go - Online Classes (NSLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 17 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Online&lt;br /&gt;Offered are a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. All of the courses include expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. The online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you.

Some classes offered:
•	Accounting
•	Art, History, Psychology, &amp; Literature
•	Basic Computer Literacy
•	Business Administration
•	Computer Applications
•	Database Management &amp; Programming
•	Grant Writing &amp; Nonprofit Management
•	Graphic Design
•	and so much more	

&lt;b&gt;***Prices vary***&lt;/b&gt; </summary><published>2010-03-17T07:00:00-05:00</published><updated>2009-02-18T02:44:57-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=5964" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8471</id><title type="text">ALSC Student Session: &amp;quot;Getting Your First Library Job: Tips from Library Directors&amp;quot; Presented by Therese Bigelow, Chesapeake (VA) Public Library &amp;amp; Gene Nelson, Provo (Utah) City ... (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 17 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;ALA OPAL 100-Seat Online Room&lt;br /&gt;With today's economy, you'll need an extra edge to land that first library job. Let ALSC help. Join us for a discussion about the skills that make new librarians more marketable, new technologies that directors will hope you know how to use, and most importantly, how you can stand out in a sea of new graduates. Session will include ample time for Q&amp;A. 

About the ALSC Student Session Series: ALSC invites student members to interact, network, and learn virtually through this free online series of presentations and discussions. Each one hour session gives students the opportunity to discuss hot library topics with ALSC members across the country without having to leave home. Everyone is welcome to attend. 

Host: &lt;a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/index.cfm"&gt;ALSC: Association for Library Service to Children&lt;/a&gt; 

Location: &lt;a href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs423c62c43df0"&gt;ALA OPAL 100-Seat Online Room&lt;/a&gt; </summary><published>2010-03-17T14:00:00-05:00</published><updated>2009-10-06T07:18:48-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=8471" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9457</id><title type="text">Let's Get Social: Twitter (OPAL) (RPLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 24 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;Opal Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;We'll talk about library-related uses of Twitter and your favorite Twitter applications. Everyone is welcome to attend this live online event, which will last approximately 90 minutes. If you live outside of Illinois, there is no need to register. Illinois librarians, please register online at &lt;a href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7176"&gt;Library Learning&lt;/a&gt;. 
About the "Let's Get Social" Series: Join your library colleagues for a series of lunchtime programs on various aspects of online social networking. Hear from librarians at DuPage Library System libraries, and share your own experiences. All sessions are from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Central Time. The programs are open to all, but Illinois librarians are asked to register online at Library Learning. 
Host: &lt;a href="http://www.dupagels.lib.il.us/"&gt;DuPage Library System&lt;/a&gt; The DuPage Library System is one of nine regional, multitype library systems in Illinois that support local library services. It serves 132 member libraries, including academic, public, school, and special libraries in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Location: &lt;a href="http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4"&gt;OPAL Auditorium&lt;/a&gt; </summary><published>2010-03-24T06:30:00-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-12T08:55:16-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9457" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7177</id><title type="text">Let's Get Social: Twitter (DLS)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 24 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;OPAL Auditorium&lt;br /&gt;Join your colleagues for a series of lunchtime programs on various aspects of online social networking. 

Do you tweet? Does your library? During our March 24, 2010 web conference, we'll talk about library-related uses of Twitter and your favorite Twitter applications.</summary><published>2010-03-24T06:30:00-05:00</published><updated>2009-06-16T07:04:09-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=7177" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9574</id><title type="text">WJ: Technology Planning with TechAtlas  (ISL)</title><summary type="text">Wednesday, March 24 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;WJ TechAtlas Wimba Room&lt;br /&gt;Join us as we explore the technology planning features in WebJunction's free resource, TechAtlas for Libraries. The TechAtlas tools can help your library build a technology plan starting with defining your mission and vision, creating goals and objectives and all the way through budgeting your expenses. We'll discuss important tips for libraries that apply for E-rate funds and that are creating a technology plan as a requirement for that program. Participants will also see a live demonstration of TechAtlas and hear best practices about technology planning and how to help lead your library into the future through effective planning.</summary><published>2010-03-24T09:00:00-05:00</published><updated>2010-01-25T07:13:52-06:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=9574" /></entry><entry><id>http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6819</id><title type="text">Choosing Guidelines for Performance Evaluation and Goal-Setting (ALS)</title><summary type="text">Tuesday, April 6 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM&lt;br /&gt;ALS OPAL&lt;br /&gt;Join Morgan Cadwalader, Alliance Library System Human Resources Administrator, as she discusses the complex issues of hiring, firing, and training of library employees.  This WIMBA workshop will cover the basics of employee evaluations and goal-setting. More details will be added as they become available. </summary><published>2010-04-06T05:00:00-05:00</published><updated>2009-05-12T11:03:44-05:00</updated><link rel="alternate" href="http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=6819" /></entry></feed>