CONNECTICUT CONTINUING EDUCATION CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Using iCONN OneSearch for School Libraries

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This training session will include an overview of iCONN OneSearch, a unified index of information resources provided by iCONN. We will focus on key features and functionality; explore basic and advanced searching; and manipulating the results list to locate relevant full-text content. Saving results and setting up search alerts via the My EBSCOhost folder will also be covered.

iCONN/EBSCO Resources for School Libraries

When: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This training session will focus on individual EBSCOhost databases provided by iCONN that are most relevant to School Libraries. We will cover basic and advanced searching in EBSCOhost, along with specific interfaces, including Kids Search, Student Research Center, History Reference Center, and more.

CLC Children's Librarians' Roundtable (Northeast)

When: Friday, May 31, 2013 - 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

For additional details and registration information see: CLC Calendar of Events

Basic Book Repair: Tools & Techniques

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab

Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Would you like to keep that out-of-print book in circulation to meet your library patron's needs? Would you like to quickly repair the broken book spine that came in your new book shipment, rather than waiting for a replacement? Many repairs that can extend the life of your library collection are fast and simple, and can be done with easy-to-obtain, inexpensive materials. This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who will be doing book repair. Emphasis will be on simple repairs for the everyday public or school library collection, rather than on archival or long-term preservation techniques.

Topics covered will include:
•Basic book handling and cleaning, and some damage prevention measures
•Materials needed for basic book repair and where to get them
•How to repair a torn page & how to reinsert a loose page or group of pages
•How to reattach a paperback cover
•Some repair options for simple hardcover spine problems
•When to cover, re-sew, encase, or rebind books
•Resources for book repair - websites, brochures, etc.

**HANDS-ON: BRING SOME DAMAGED BOOKS TO SHARE AND REPAIR - Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush.**

Advanced Book Repair: Hardcover Techniques

When: Monday, June 03, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab

Would you like to save money by getting more uses per book? Have you already done all the easy repairs and have a shelf left over of difficult broken spines on hardcover books? Do you have staff time to do repair work, rather than budget money to replace or rebind books? This workshop is appropriate for a library staff member or volunteer who has done basic book repair or taken a basic book repair workshop and is ready to try some advanced repair techniques. Emphasis will be on spine repairs for hardcover books, where professional rebinding is not an option due to brittle paper, or lack of access to a bindery or the funds to pay for rebinding. The purpose is on getting books back into circulation, rather than on archival or long-term
preservation techniques, although conservation-friendly reversible repair techniques will be the focus.

Topics covered will include:
Hardcover book construction
Types of hardcover spines
Materials needed for advanced book repair and where to get them
How to repair a cracked or broken spine
How to make a new spine
How to re-attach covers to hardbound books
Hollow-tube spine repair method
Interior hinge repair

**HANDS-ON: ONE BOOK WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH PARTICIPANT FOR PRACTICE REPAIRS – YOU MAY BRING ADDITIONAL DISCARDED BOOKS TO WORK ON THAT ARE NOT VALUABLE (Hardcover repair workshop books may not be suitable for returning to a library collection – it takes some practice!) Some supplies will be available for sharing. Optionally, you may also bring your own book repair tools to work with, such as scissors, box cutter or Xacto knife, ruler, bone folder, glue stick, and/or glue brush.**

Communicating Proactively

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Middletown Library Service Center Meeting Room

Sponsored by the Connecticut State Library the CLA Customer Service Committee

Many of the most successful people in life have one thing in common - excellent communication skills. This is both an art and a skill. Everyone at one point has experienced a conversation where they feel like the other person is speaking a completely different language. Find out what it takes to communicate clearly and concisely the first time. You will learn how to ask the right questions to save you time, money and aggravation.

Learning Objectives:

Read and interpret non-verbal and verbal cues

Use effective listening skills

Understand why communication breakdowns occur and how to overcome them

Develop communication strategies for different personality types

Understand how to communicate more effectively using powerful phrases and questions

Online Learning Opportunities for Connecticut Library Staff

If you are unable to attend a workshop visit WebJunction Connecticut for a list of over 350 courses available online.

OCLC: Amp Up Your Technology Training

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Online

A webinar on technology training for communities. Learn how OASIS Connections classes are helping communities build skills and confidence using computers, the Internet and today's technology.

More Americans than ever are coming to their libraries to access the Internet and get help connecting with their families, the job market and online services. Many library visitors lack basic computer skills, or need to learn the essential technology skills to apply for and land a job. With continual technology change, libraries are challenged to provide quality, up-to-date curriculum for their communities.

OASIS Connections, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting successful aging through lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement, has partnered with urban and rural libraries across the country to provide a cost-effective training solution that helps adults of all ages develop technology skills and confidence. Learn how different library systems have adopted the program to serve varying local needs.

Presented by:
•Amy VanDeVelde, National Program Manager OASIS Connections
•Mary Bush, Librarian Public Technology Training, Multnomah County Library
•Hayley St. John-Ayre, Administrative Coordinator 2, Broward County Library

For additional details and registration information visit: OCLC: Amp Up Your Technology Training

InfoPeople: LibraryBox: Portable Private Digital Distribution

When: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Looking for an inexpensive way to distribute digital materials to non-library locations and enhance your traditional library services?
*Have someone on your staff or a volunteer who likes to tinker with gadgets?

LibraryBox is an open source project designed to allow for the distribution of digital materials (books, music, movies, datasets) in the absence of reliable Internet connectivity. The hardware that LibraryBox uses is very inexpensive ($35) and the code is freely available, making it an attractive option for outreach and service to underserved areas for libraries.

LibraryBox is a key that can unlock many possibilities for your services. This webinar will discuss how you can build your own LibraryBox, use-cases (systems to accomplish a particular goal), the development of the project from its beginnings, and where it’s headed in the future.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Understand the scope of the LibraryBox Project and why it is beneficial to libraries and their customers.
*Understand “use cases” and how they apply for LibraryBox for different types of libraries.
*Know how to build a basic LibraryBox of their own.

This webinar will be of interest to any library or librarian who is interested in digital distribution of materials to non-library locations.

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: LibraryBox: Portable Private Digital Distribution

InfoPeople: The Accessible Website: If You Build It, Everyone Can Come

When: Thursday, June 06, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Is your library website open, user friendly and accessible to people with disabilities? or
*Does an invisible door close when they try to use your site?

Libraries strive to be welcoming, friendly places for users of all types, including those with disabilities. From wheelchair ramps and handicapped parking to simple offerings such as large print books and good signage – these are some of the things that make a library’s physical space accessible. But what about the library’s online presence?

This webinar will shed light on some of the common barriers faced by certain users and will provide techniques for identifying and fixing the problems.

By the end of the webinar, participants will:
*Be aware of accessibility issues that people with disabilities encounter when accessing online content on websites
*Be able to utilize tools for checking websites, Word documents and PowerPoint slide presentations for accessibility problems
*Be able to name at least three techniques for creating accessible content

This webinar will be of interest to all library staff who need an understanding of web content accessibility issues by users with disabilities, including administrators, managers, librarians, IT personnel and web developers.

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: The Accessible Website: If You Build It, Everyone Can Come

Connecticut Information Literacy Conference

When: Friday, June 07, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Where: Capital Community College

For additional details and registration information visit: Connecticut Information Literacy Conference

Improving Customer Service: What To Do When Things Go Wrong

When: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Join us for an informative, interactive and fun half-day customer service workshop appropriate for all levels of library staff and management. This event will focus on building skills in five areas:

*Active Listening
*Dialing Down Emotion
*The Right Way to Apologize
*Problem Solving
*Following up

We'll start with a discussion of core customer service skills, and then move into how library staff - even introverts - can easily leverage those skills to solving the big and small problems that arise when dealing with the public. Participants will have the opportunity to practice newly-learning techniques interactively.

Using iCONN OneSearch for School Libraries

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

This hands-on training session will include an overview of iCONN OneSearch, a unified index of information resources provided by iCONN. We will focus on key features and functionality; explore basic and advanced searching; and manipulating the results list to locate relevant full-text content. Saving results and setting up search alerts via the My EBSCOhost folder will also be covered.

iCONN/EBSCO Resources for School Libraries

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

This training session will focus on individual EBSCOhost databases provided by iCONN that are most relevant to School Libraries. We will cover basic and advanced searching in EBSCOhost, along with specific interfaces, including Kids Search, Student Research Center, History Reference Center, and more.

OCLC: Support Patron Learning in Small Spaces with Small Budgets

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Online

In small communities, libraries can often be the only provider of free public access to technology and the internet. And as more people turn to their library to learn technology skills, even the tiniest of libraries are faced with the challenge of providing training to patrons with limited staff, resources, and space. Learn from small and rural libraries who are making training a reality for their patrons, using volunteers, leveraging partnerships and integrating learning into everyday interactions. Whether the technology training you do (or want to do) is one-to-one, on-the-fly or a more formal program, this session will include tips and suggestions for improving the effectiveness of the training you provide. This webinar is hosted in collaboration with TechSoup for Libraries and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries.

Presented by: Brenda Hough, consultant, TechSoup for Libraries and
Wendy Street, director, Pella Public Library, Iowa.

For additional details and registration information visit: Support Patron Learning in Small Spaces with Small Budgets.

InfoPeople: Community Led Library Service Development

When: Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

*Do you want to find a way to provide public library services needed and wanted by diverse community sectors—without adding projects or increasing budget?
*Do you believe the library can play and important role in community members’ civic engagement?
*How do you determine what staff should be doing in order to offer the best library services for your community?

Community-led service development has a long history in British public libraries and a nearly decade-long track record in Canada. Instead of adding projects or tasks to library staff in an effort to promote library services, the community-led approach establishes the library staff as trained listeners and brokers of awareness to provide service development for both marginalized and comfortable community sectors.

The community-led approach helps the library to identify which traditional library roles are now redundant, and thus of little worth to the community, allowing both professional library staff and support staff to concentrate on those services that are meaningful to the public. Community-led service development allows both the community and its library staff to grow, become engaged in the civic sphere they share and find the best venues for individuals to pursue their aspirations for their primary needs of health and welfare, as well as life-long learning and the support of personal values.

At the end of this webinar, participants will:
*Be able to identify the key aspects of community-led service development that differentiate it from traditional outreach and/or customer service approaches.
*Be prepared to identify and research model community-led public library service providers that match your library’s size and staffing levels.
*Be able to determine whether community-led library service development can improve your local library’s potential as a civic service agency.
*Understand and be able to communicate to public library stakeholders the major issues associated with the community-led service development approach – including training, tax support, and mission realization.

This webinar will be of interest to public library directors, managers, trustees and commissioners, as well as library educators.

For additional details and registration information visit: InfoPeople: Community Led Library Service Development

Records Management Essentials For Public Libraries & Library Associations

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Middletown Library Service Center Meeting Room

The Office of the Public Records Administrator is responsible for developing and directing a records management program for Connecticut’s municipalities and state agencies within the executive branch. This office publishes retention schedules/disposition schedules, approves disposition authorizations, provides training and conducts inspections to ensure compliance with public records statutes and regulations. In this workshop, you will learn about your institution’s records management responsibilities and your own responsibilities. Topics include basic concepts of records management such as records retention and disposition and best practices for managing email and electronic records.

Online Learning Opportunities for Connecticut Library Staff

If you are unable to attend a workshop visit WebJunction Connecticut for a list of over 350 courses available online.

Connecticar 101

When: Thursday, June 13, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where: Van Block State Library Facility

Connecticar (Ccar) is Connecticut's statewide library delivery service. In this session, Steve Cauffman, reQuest Interlibrary Loan Coordinator, will cover Ccar basics, including a review of the Ccar guidelines and procedures as well as proper packaging of materials. The meeting will include a tour of the Ccar sorting facility.

Refreshments and networking at 9:30 a.m., the meeting begins at 10 a.m.

All are welcome. New staff members of libraries receiving Ccar service are encouraged to attend.

This session will take place at the State Library's Van Block facility at 75 Van Block Ave., Hartford.

CLC Urban Libraries Roundtable

When: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

For additional details and registration information see: CLC Calendar of Events

Introduction to WordPress Websites

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab

Looking for a simple way to have an attractive and useful web presence? One that is easy to maintain as well? Sound too good to be true? Come learn how it can be done with Wordpress. Wordpress is a content management system that lets you create and maintain a website without learning complex & expensive web development software. At the end of the workshop you'll be able to update your Wordpress website from any computer that has an internet connection.

Not sure if you have Wordpress available to you? Check with your website hosting service, they'll be able to help you. There are also services that let you set up a Wordpress site for free. During this workshop we'll provide you with a temporary Wordpress website that you can use as a model for later development.

In this session we'll cover
How Wordpress helps you organize your information
Setting up an easy to update page for news.
Changing the look of your site through the use of themes.
Options for letting people leave comments on your site.
Incorporating content from blogs, flickr and other services.
Adding media content on your pages.
And much more!

Online Learning Opportunities for Connecticut Library Staff

If you are unable to attend a workshop visit WebJunction Connecticut for a list of over 350 courses available online.

Handy Tech Tools for Library Outreach

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Middletown Library Service Center Meeting Room

Popular social media standbys, like Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram are a good start but other free or low-cost web-based tools also have the potential to save time while boosting outreach. In this informative workshop, librarian and academic technology coordinator Ludwig explains how to use new and traditional tech tools to help you draw attention to programs and services.
Topics include:
• What new tools such as Scoop.it, Learnist, Weebly, and Branch can do for you
• How to select the right tool and media platform for your audience
• Understanding your options and planning strategically
Sarah Ludwig is the Library Department Chair and Academic Technology Coordinator at Hamden Hall Country Day School, CT and former teen and reference librarian at Darien Library. She is an instructor for Simmons College’s continuing education program and has spoken at both local and national conferences. She blogs for ALA TechSource and writes for VOYA's Tag Team Tech Column.

Tech Tools: Evernote Basics & Productivity Tools

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Willimantic Library Service Center Computer Lab

Evernote is an amazing tool for keeping track of everything you might
otherwise lose track of. At it's simplest, it's a great note-taking
tool. But that's just the start. With browser and app add-ons, you
can clip web content directly into Evernote, save the full text of
articles and web pages complete with sections highlighted, email
notes and content from multiple devices, store documents, take video
notes, record audio and more. And that's just the free version. With
the premium version you can store text searchable PDF files and more.
It really can be your external brain!

Best of all, Evernote synchronizes with all your computers and
portable devices, giving you access to your notes everywhere. Content
can be organized into notebooks that are private or shared with
others as need be. Notes can be tagged with with your own keywords to
help you find content later.

In this workshop we'll delve into Evernote and its family of
products that includes Clearly, Skitch and Evernote Food. We'll also
look at how other productivity apps, like IFTTT, Google Reader and
more, can interact with Evernote. If you have a smartphone and/or
tablet, bring them with you so you can explore tools for your
devices. We'll also be working on PCs in the computer lab.

If you don't already have an Evernote account, please sign up for
the free service before the workshop, so we can dive right into
working with the tools. https://www.evernote.com/

Online Learning Opportunities for Connecticut Library Staff

If you are unable to attend a workshop visit WebJunction Connecticut for a list of over 350 courses available online.

Intermediate WordPress

When: Friday, June 21, 2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Middletown Library Service Center Computer Lab

In the basic "WordPress as a Content Management System" workshop you learned how to create Pages to display static content, use Posts to create a news page, select themes to make your site look great and
use widgets to create a sidebar of content for your library site. In this session you'll learn much more about managing your own installation of WordPress and customizing your library's WordPress
based web site.

Topics will include:
Tips on keeping your site secure and well maintained.
Using the file editor to make minor edits to theme files.
Customizing CSS to make simple changes to site.
Great plugins that add great features to WordPress.
New WordPress features including the Custom Menus options.
Finding & installing themes and plugins
How to work with Child Themes

Online Learning Opportunities for Connecticut Library Staff

If you are unable to attend a workshop visit WebJunction Connecticut for a list of over 350 courses available online.