-----Original Message----- From: Martha Rossi [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2010 1:13 PM To: Martha Rossi Subject: New Hands On Training Opportunities for Public Librarians atTLA 2010
Hello! This year, the TLA annual conference will include hands on computer lab sessions at the Convention Center. Please feel free to forward the information below. These sessions offer some unique opportunities for public librarians to learn from experts and practice new skills at the same time. I'm happy to answer any questions related to the hands-on labs as is the TLA staff. Thanks much, - Marty Martha (Marty) Rossi Library Services & Media Specialist and member, TLA 2010 Program Committee Education Service Center, Region 20 1314 Hines Avenue San Antonio, Texas 78208-1899 (210) 370-5711 [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ New at TLA 2010 this year - Hands On Computer Labs! - Designed for all types of librarians. - Learn from experts and get a chance to practice in a no-pressure environment. - Pre-registration is required and available online at: http://www.txla.org/conference/conf.html Here's the line-up: Photo Finish: Online Photo Management Thursday, April 15 10:15 AM - 11:50 AM Presented by Laura Solomon, Library Services Manager, Ohio Public Library Information Network Have digital photos? Now what? Discover online management services that can make organizing photo collections easier and get hands-on experience with online tools for photo editing. Optimize your photos for print and for the web. Add special effects, crop, resize, rotate and fix those not-quite-right photos for enhanced and more professional pictures for use in your library's publications and website. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Working with Wikis Thursday, April 15 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM Presented by John Hayes, Academic Technology Specialist, Northside ISD (San Antonio) Have you wondered exactly what wikis are and whether you should be using them? If so, this is the workshop that will answer you questions and transport you to this collaborative world. Gain experience with PBWorks and design you own wiki. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Library Voices Gone Digital:Try Podcasting Thursday, April 15 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Presented by Donald Hawkins, Educational Specialist, Education Service Center, Region 20 In this interactive introduction to podcasting, you will learn about available software, as well as how to locate existing podcasts and subscribe to feeds. But wait, there's more! You will create your own podcast and learn how this tool might be used in libraries for purposes such as oral histories, interviews, book clubs, tutorials, and library orientations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get Blogging with the Basics Thursday, April 15 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM Presented by Jason Griffey, Head of Library Information Technology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and author of Library Blogging This introduction to blogging will lead you past the "why" and into the "how" of creating a library blog. Begin with planning a new blog, discover the variety of free online blogging tools, and experiment with the pros and cons of each. Gain a solid understanding of multiple blogging options through hands on practice and determine which might be best for your library. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Extend Your Blog Beyond the Basics Friday, April 16 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM Presented by Jason Griffey, Head of Library Information Technology, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and author of Library Blogging Add value to your blog with free online tools and learn blogging tips and tricks that make it easier for you to connect with patrons and for them to connect with you. Explore effective ways to structure and compose your blog, include photos, video, and audio, encourage comments and suggestions and integrate your blog posts into other services like Facebook or Twitter. Discover how to track activity on your blog for future evidence based decision making. Come ready with your questions and find solutions for your specific blogging needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Build it so they WILL come: Effective Online Communities for Library Users Friday, April 16 10:00 AM - 11:50 AM Presented by Jesse Ephraim, Jesse Ephraim, Director, Roanoke Public Library Create a unique online community using a free online tool called Ning, learn the skills needed to build dynamic online communities, and examine the best ways to grow them into exciting destinations for library users. Build, encourage, and nurture a sense of community that supports and enhances new and existing programs while gathering valuable feedback from patrons that further strengthens your services. Virtual book clubs, school project support and interchange, and study groups built around specific courses or assignments are just a few of the many possible programs that lend themselves to an online community structure. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get Together: Conducting Online Meetings and Web Conferencing Friday, April 16 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM Presented by David Ptasnik, Educational Specialist, Education Service Center, Region 20 Use the free conferencing tool DimDim to conduct your meetings from the comfort of your desktop. Share documents, deliver presentations, interact, and get business done in a Web environment that's easy to use, needs no software installation, has no dress code, and requires no travel. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Increase Value with Mashups: Putting Online Information to Work for Your Library Friday, April 16 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM Presented by Robin Hastings, Information Technology Manager, Missouri River Regional Library Mashups combine or aggregate data to produce visualizations or results that improve the patron's experience such as combining a Google map with your library branch locations or adding Amazon recommendations to your OPAC. There's no programming required! Experiment with easy ways to take data from separate sources and add value to your services through creating amazing graphic displays of information for patrons and staff using Web 2.0 technology. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ************************************************************************ ************************************************************************ ********** The information contained in this transmission may contain privileged and confidential information and is intended only for the use of the person(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, or an employee or agent responsible for delivering this message to the intended recipient, any review, dissemination, distribution or duplication of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. 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