MINNESOTA LIBRARY COMMUNITY CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Advanced Board Boot Camp

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 8:30 AM
Where: St. Paul, MN

Board members with some experience are invited to learn more about nonprofit governance and how to make a more significant contribution as a board member. You're welcome to bring specific challenges or questions to this session. You will learn about:

• Nonprofit developmental stages
• Effective executive director - board relationships
• Solving common board problems such as reticence to fundraise, nonfunctioning board structure and disengagement
• Fiscal accountability
• Tips, best practices, common questions

*Co-sponsored by MAP for Nonprofits and the Greater Twin Cities United Way, Emerging Leaders Program

Cost:
The $35 fee includes refreshments and materials: Advanced Boot Camp materials, Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations, and Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence. This workshop is free for persons who work for MAP supporting companies.

Location: MAP for Nonprofits, 2314 University Avenue West, Suite 28, St. Paul, MN 55114

To Register for the Board Trainings, send an email to training@mapfornonprofits.org

Effectively Managing Your Email (Infopeople Webinar)

When: Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: Online

By the end of the webinar participants will learn and begin to master:
* Using a decision making process for managing email
* Scheduling uninterrupted time to process and organize email daily
* Organizing Logins and Passwords
* Writing Subject Lines that attract the recipient to open your email
* Keeping the message focused and readable
* The difference between formal and informal email writing
* Easy steps to proofreading email
* Email Etiquette for managing incoming and outgoing email

Speaker: Andrew Sanderbeck. Andrew Sanderbeck is adjunct professor at Johnson and Wales University, and works with Kent State University, The University of Louisville and Rockhurst University in their Corporate and Community Learning Programs. Andrew trains and consults with libraries and library organizations to help them realize the true human potential of their management and employees. He is the publisher of the Friday News Minute, a free weekly e-newsletter read by thousands of library professionals around the world.

If you are unable to attend the live event, you can access the archived version the day following the webinar. Check our archive listing at:

http://www.infopeople.org/training/webcasts/list/archived

Sponsor: InfoPeople

Instructions:

This webinar will last approximately one hour. There is no charge for this webinar. Pre-registration is not required.

Thanksgiving

When: Thursday, November 26, 2009 - All Day

Federal holiday

Friday After Thanksgiving

When: Friday, November 27, 2009 - All Day

Holiday for some

Eid al Adha Begins at Sundown

When: Saturday, November 28, 2009 - 6:00 PM

Islamic holiday

MLIS Community Nights at St. Kate's: MLIS Student Research Night

When: Monday, November 30, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: St. Catherine University, St. Paul

MLIS Student Research Night

Location: CdC 17 and Lower Level Atrium

Dublin Core for Beginners

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: Online

Are you involved in a digital project at your institution? How will you describe your digital objects in order to provide online access to them? One option is to use the Dublin Core, an international metadata standard used to describe digital content.

This two hour webinar will introduce you to Dublin Core and the 15 elements. As we look at several examples, the Western States Dublin Core Metadata Best Practices will be used as a guideline.
Who should attend?: This webinar is intended for staff who work in libraries or cultural heritage institutions as catalogers, archivists, special collections librarians, or anyone who has responsibilities for the description of and access to digital collection materials.
Prerequisites: None.

Science Resources in ELM

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: Online

This session will take a look Gale's General Science Collection and EBSCO's Science Reference Center. Specifically at the broad spectrum of reference information from the areas of life sciences, physical sciences and earth & space sciences, including scientist and mathematician biographies, science videos and science experiments contained in Science Reference Center.
Who should attend?: Teachers, media specialists, librarians, paraprofessionals

ELM Databases for Grades 9-12

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: Online

Do you work with high school students? If so, you won't want to miss this brief one hour webinar to find out what ELM databases will work for you and your students in grades 9-12. This session will covers high school level resources, content, searching, and working with results, as well as special features that include homework help and tips on getting started and wrapping up research papers, reports, and presentations.
Who should attend?: Teachers, staff, media specialists working with high school (grades 9-12) students.

Running a Virtual Meeting

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 11:00 AM
Where: OPAL - Online

As the cost of gas rises and travel time eats into our workdays, and as new technology opens new possibilities for meeting at a distance, librarians are learning how to lead and facilitate meetings that are not face-to-face. Have these new meeting technologies gotten ahead of the human factors? What still works? What needs to be reinvented? What's best avoided? Carolyn Caywood and Nicole McGee will present and facilitate the discussion about how to lead and participate in effective, efficient virtual meetings. .

Presented by Carolyn Caywood and Nicole McGee from the Virginia Beach Public Library

Host: Virginia Beach Public Library

Location: OPAL Auditorium

This event is free and open to all. There is no need to register.

If you are a first-time user of OPAL, the collaborative webconferencing service we will use for this event, there is a webpage of info and tips at:
http://www.opal- online.org/ firsttimetips. htm

To see a schedule of all the free online OPAL upcoming events, please visit:
http://www.opal- online.org/ progschrono. htm

We plan to record and archive the "Running a Virtual Meeting" presentation. Links to the recording will be added to the "LIS" section of the OPAL Archive shortly after the conclusion of the live online event: http://www.opal- online.org/ archivelis. htm

Understanding Digital Libraries

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 1:00 PM

No charge for SLA members.

Library Computer Networking Q&A

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 2:00 PM
Where: WebJunction - Online

WebJunction's November focus is on Networking, and during the month we’ll be collecting your burning networking questions via this short poll (http://www.webjunction.org/technology). Then, on December 2, WebJunction and TechSoup for Libraries are teaming up to bring you a panel of library technology experts to field your questions in a "Car Talk" fashion that’s sure to be informative and fun!

The expert panel includes:
Robert Williams, Technology Consultant at the South Texas Library System
Chris Jowaisas Library Systems Grants Administrator of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Monica M. Schultz, IT Director at the Peninsula Library System
And moderated by TechSoup’s Stephanie Gerding

Sponsor: WebJunction and TechSoup for Libraries

Archive: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/webinar-archives

CatExpress

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Minitex - Online

CatExpress gives you direct access to the WorldCat records you need for copy cataloging. This class will show you how to use CatExpress to search for, edit, and export records and how to set or delete holdings in WorldCat. It will also touch on some options for customizing, CatExpress pricing, and sources for documentation and statistics.

Who should attend?: This class is intended for anyone new to CatExpress and copy cataloging. Established, but basic, users of CatExpress may also benefit from the class by filling in foundational knowledge that will allow them to work with CatExpress more effectively.

Prerequisites: None.

MALL/SLA Holiday Party

When: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 5:30 PM
Where: Minneapolis, MN

This year, the Minnesota Association of Law Libraries will be jointly hosting the event with the Minnesota Chapter of the Special Libraries Association at The Open Book in Minneapolis (http://www.openbookmn.org/) from 5:30-8:00.

Featuring:
· The Annual Silent Auction, with proceeds used to send a student to the SLA Annual conference
· Delicious Hors d' Oeuvres!
· Lots of congenial friends colleagues!
· And more!

Heavy appetizers and dessert will be served along with a cash bar.

*WHERE*
*Open Book*
*1011 Washington Ave. South*
*Minneapolis**, MN 55415*
*http://www.openbookmn.org/*

See below for a link to a map and parking instructions.

*COST*
$30 Library Association Members* (SLA, MALL, SCIP, ASIST, MLA, etc.) $20 Students, unemployed and retired guests
$35 Everyone else

*REGISTRATION*
Please register by Nov 30th. Use hot link below.

*Open Book MAP, DIRECTIONS AND PARKING*
http://www.openbookmn.org/openbook_map.cfm

Parking near Open Book:
There is a parking ramp across the street at the Guthrie.
You can also take the Light Rail to the Metrodome a couple of blocks away.
For information on taking the bus to Open Book, see Metro Transit’s Downtown Minneapolis page:
http://www.metrotransit.org/serviceInfo/dtMpls.asp

Britannica for Schools

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 11:30 AM
Where: Online

This brief, 45 minute, session will cover the Britannica Online School Edition including the Elementary School / Learning Zone, Middle School, and High School levels. It will also touch on the Curriculum Standards Resource Finder and using the Britannica Online Workspace.
Who should attend?: Teachers, media specialists, librarians, paraprofessionals

Health and Medical Resources in ELM

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 2:30 PM
Where: Online

A thorough overview of the Consumer Health Complete medical resource including key features such as accessing Evidence-Based Reports, reference book content, medical images, animations and video as well as searching a variety of health topics. An overview of additional medical databases AltHealth Watch, HealthSource Consumer Edition and HealthSource Nursing will also be covered.
Who should attend?: librarians, media specialists, teachers, paraprofessionals

MLIS Community Nights at St. Kate's: MLIS Graduate Reception

When: Monday, December 07, 2009 - 6:30 PM
Where: St. Catherine University, St. Paul

MLIS Graduate Reception.

Location: CdC 401 and 4th floor atrium.

All MLIS Students are welcome.

Points of View Reference Center

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 10:30 AM
Where: Online

: A detailed overview of an online tool to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of a wide range of controversial subjects and evaluate the issues of yesterday, today and tomorrow. This session will include reviewing key essays (Overview, Point, Counterpoint and Guide to Critical Analysis) on a variety of topics. Advanced searching techniques using lexiles, limiters and source types will also be covered.
Who should attend?: Teachers, librarians, media specialists.

Britannica for Public Libraries

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 3:00 PM
Where: Online

This brief, 45 minute, session will cover navigating the Reference Center Home Page and the Kids Home Page of the Britannica Public Library Edition.
Who should attend?: Teachers, media specialists, librarians, paraprofessionals

Board Boot Camp

When: Tuesday, December 08, 2009 - 6:00 PM
Where: St. Paul, MN

Never served on a nonprofit board? In this newly-updated two-hour session, you will learn:

· The difference between nonprofit and for-profit entities and board service

· Legal considerations

· Board member “must do” roles and responsibilities

· How to be an effective trustee

Staff, prospective board members, and existing board members are welcome.

Cost: The $35 fee includes refreshments and the booklets Board Boot Camp Participant Guide, Fiduciary Duties of Directors of Charitable Organizations, and Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence. The workshop is free for persons who work for MAP supporting companies.

Location/Sponsor: MAP for Nonprofits, 2314 University Avenue West, Suite 28, St. Paul, MN 55114

To Register for the Board Trainings, send an email to training@mapfornonprofits.org

Connexion Client Module 3: Basic Editing and Record Processing

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Minitex - Online

This online course provides instruction on working with MARC bibliographic records in Connexion Client, including using MARC field help, editing MARC records, updating holdings, and exporting MARC records. After completing this training, learners will have the knowledge to complete basic record actions in Connexion Client.
This is the third part of a three module series designed to enable basic copy cataloging work in Connexion Client.

Who should attend?: This course is intended for learners who are new to Connexion Client and copy cataloging but have a basic familiarity with the MARC record. Established, but basic, users of Connexion Client may also benefit from the class by thorough review of the MARC record editing process and by learning about enhanced functionality such as record validation.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of the structure and conventions of the MARC record, including the definition of its tags and subfields. Also, familiarity with basic navigation of the Connexion Client and its basic searching procedures.

Britannica for Academic Libraries

When: Wednesday, December 09, 2009 - 1:00 PM
Where: Online

This brief, 45 minute, session will cover navigation of the Britannica Online Academic Edition. This includes features such as the World Data Analyst, Research Tools, Multimedia, and Variety of Sources.
Who should attend?: Teachers, media specialists, librarians, paraprofessionals

Talking Tech: Nonprofit Focused Solutions - Supercharge Your Work With Maps

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 9:00 AM
Where: St. Paul, MN

Instructors: Sally Wakefield and Alison Slaats

Sally Wakefield of 1000 Friends of Minnesota uses GIS to address the connections between development patterns, economic vitality, the health of communities and environment.

Alison Slaats, geospatial services manager, 1000 Friends, has an MS in geography specializing in GIS. She worked as a GIS trainer and developer at the Metropolitan Council.

To Register: Registration is open to anyone working with a nonprofit, but register soon because space is limited. Pre-registration is required. See registration form below. Call MAP at 651-647-1216 or email for more information.

Location: Women Venture, 2324 University Avenue West, Suite 120, St. Paul, MN.

Co-Sponsored by MAP, ADC Foundation and the Greater Twin Cities United Way.

Cost: Free, but please pre-register

Integrated Library Systems: Open Source and Customization

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 12:00 PM
Where: WebJunction - Online

Please join us on December 10th for a discussion of Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and the trend toward customizability through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field. We'll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be "customizable." This event will coincide with the publication of Marshall Breeding's December 2009 issue of Library Technology Reports and is presented in collaboration with ALA TechSource.

Sponsor: WebJunction

Archive: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/webinar-archives

Points of View Reference Center

When: Thursday, December 10, 2009 - 3:30 PM
Where: Online

A detailed overview of an online tool to assist researchers in understanding the full scope of a wide range of controversial subjects and evaluate the issues of yesterday, today and tomorrow. This session will include reviewing key essays (Overview, Point, Counterpoint and Guide to Critical Analysis) on a variety of topics. Advanced searching techniques using lexiles, limiters and source types will also be covered.
Who should attend?: Teachers, librarians, media specialists.

Hanukkah Begins at Sundown

When: Friday, December 11, 2009 - 6:00 PM

Jewish holiday

Hanukkah

When: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday

Hanukkah

When: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday

Hanukkah

When: Monday, December 14, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday

Hanukkah

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday

Hanukkah

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday

Becoming Green (or Greener) In your Workplace:Moving Past the Simple Steps

When: Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 1:00 PM

No charge for SLA members

Hanukkah

When: Thursday, December 17, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday

Hanukkah

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday

Islamic New Year Begins at Sundown

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 5:00 PM

Islamic holiday

Hanukkah

When: Saturday, December 19, 2009 - All Day

Jewish holiday