From: Naomi DiTullio [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 12:33 PM To: Naomi DiTullio Cc: Dawn Vogler Subject: Free teleconf & Webcast Thur April 16 Health Reference Basics
System staff -- I hope you are well. Here's the announcement for the final DuPage program of the season -- on Thursday, April 16. Please note that we are offering a new viewing format for DuPage programs beginning with the April 3 program -- we will now offer Texas library staff the ability to register to view the archived Webcast online within 30 days of the program's original air date. More details about archived Webcast viewing may be found at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/webcastsarchived .html . Please forward to your member libraries as you deem appropriate and let me know if you have any questions. Thank you, Naomi ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -------------- The Texas State Library invites ALL Texas library staff/volunteers/affiliates to the following free continuing education event: An Ounce of Prevention: Health Reference Basics BROADCAST DATE AND TIME: Thursday, April 16, 2009, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Central Time PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: "Rising health care costs, economic instability, and the proactive nature of today's society are contributing to more and more individuals seeking out health information online and in print. Are you and your library ready to meet the diverse needs of these health information seekers? Are you effectively marketing your health-related services and resources? This program will emphasize quality print and electronic resources as well as the roles and responsibilities of patients, library information professionals and health care professionals in the information seeking process. Join us in exploring various aspects of the health reference experience including the need to respect patient privacy, how to accommodate the cultural diversity of our clientele, matching the right types of resources to specific clients, and ways to successfully navigate tricky health reference situations. We'll also look at ways to promote the health resources and services that you have to offer." -- The College of DuPage Additional information about this and other upcoming programs is available on the TSLAC main Teleconference and Webcast page at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/ . VIEWING AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION: These programs may be viewed with a group via teleconference or Webcast at various host sites around the state. They may also be viewed on your own online using either the live or archived Webcast option. To view these programs with a group at a host site near you or to host a group viewing at your library, please follow the instructions posted under "Viewing Options" on the TSLAC Teleconference home page at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/index.html . To view the program live on your own via Webcast, please follow the instructions listed on the TSLAC Teleconference Webcast site at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/webcasts.html . (New!) To view the program online on your own within 30 days of the program's air date, please visit the TSLAC Archived Webcast page at: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/ld/workshops/teleconferences/webcastsarchived .html CE CREDIT HOURS: This program qualifies for 1.5 hours of Texas State Library Continuing Education credit or 1.5 hours of SBEC Continuing Education credit for school librarians. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Naomi DiTullio, Distance Learning Consultant, Library Development Division Texas State Library and Archives Commission 1-800-252-9386 (in Texas) or 512-936-2586 [email protected] If you have special equipment, space or language needs to participate in this program, please contact Naomi DiTullio as soon as possible. [END OF MESSAGE]
