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Thursday May 30, 2013
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Can't Miss Books [MLS Marlboro]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver (866) 627-7228 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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Pat Keogh presents children’s books too good to miss! Join us for new suggestions for your collections, and to see the books prior to ordering. Please bring a favorite recommendation of your own. Pat Keogh is a retired Weston elementary school librarian. She teaches children’s literature at area colleges and speaks on the subject to parents and educators.
Directions
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Location:
MLS-Marlborough Office
225 Cedar Hill St., Suite 229
Marlborough, MA
(866) 627-7228
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There are 22 spaces available.
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Friday May 31, 2013
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9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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My College Freshman is Your High School Senior [Gardner]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver 508-357-2121 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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“My College Freshman is Your High School Senior,” will focus on 21st Century Skills, Standards/Common Core, Collaborations, Technology, Academic Integrity & Assessment. This event gives librarians of all types (school, public and academic), teachers, college faculty, and administrators a rare opportunity to come together to discuss their common concerns and strategize on ways to best prepare their students as they proceed through the educational system and into the workforce.
Keynote Speakers for this event are: Patricia Crosson, Senior Advisor for Academic Policy for the Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education & Aundrea Kelley, Deputy Commissioner for P-16 Policy and Collaborative Initiatives for the Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education.
Agenda for the day also includes a Keynote Panel, and break-out discussions among the participants.
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013
TIME: 9AM-3PM (Light lunch will be provided)
WHERE: South Cafeteria, MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Main Campus), GARDNER, MA
SATELLITE LOCATION: WILKENS LIBRARY, CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEST BARNSTABLE, MA (to register for the Satellite Location, please click here)
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Note: MLS is a PDP provider and will provide Certificates of Attendance towards PDPs.
Directions to Main Campus for MWCC
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Location:
Mount Wachusett Community College
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
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The registration period has ended.
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9:00 AM
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3:00 PM
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My College Freshman is Your High School Senior [West Barnstable]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver 508-357-2121 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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YOU ARE REGISTERING TO ATTEND THE SATELLITE LOCATION AT CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
“My College Freshman is Your High School Senior,” will focus on 21st Century Skills, Standards/Common Core, Collaborations, Technology, Academic Integrity & Assessment. This event gives librarians of all types (school, public and academic), teachers, college faculty, and administrators a rare opportunity to come together to discuss their common concerns and strategize on ways to best prepare their students as they proceed through the educational system and into the workforce.
Keynote Speakers for this event are: Patricia Crosson, Senior Advisor for Academic Policy for the Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education & Aundrea Kelley, Deputy Commissioner for P-16 Policy and Collaborative Initiatives for the Massachusetts Dept. of Higher Education.
Agenda for the day also includes a Keynote Panel, and break-out discussions among the participants.
DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2013
TIME: 9AM-3PM (Light lunch will be provided)
WHERE: LACHANCE LIBRARY, MOUNT WACHUSETT COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Main Campus), GARDNER, MA
SATELLITE LOCATION: WILKENS LIBRARY, CAPE COD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WEST BARNSTABLE, MA
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Note: MLS is a PDP provider and will provide Certificates of Attendance towards PDPs.
Directions to Cape Cod Community College
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Location: Cape Cod Community College
Wilkens Library
2240 Iyanough Road
West Barnstable, MA 02668
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The registration period has ended.
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Monday June 3, 2013
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3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Must Have Apps for Mobile Devices: Library Software [webinar]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver (866) 627-7228 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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The days of “Bigger is better” are over. Now the power and functionality of a desktop computer are in tiny devices such as tablets, music players, and cell phones. In this workshop, we will view some of the popular applications useful for reference, reading, and working in a library on a hand-held device.
This workshop will be led by Rita Gavelis, LibAssist - http://www.libassist.com/, rita@libassist.com.
Participants will receive GoToWebinar information in advance of the session.
Click HERE for a GoToWebinar Attendee Guide.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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Location: Online-GoToWebinar
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Tuesday June 4, 2013
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10:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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CHaTS of Western Mass
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Contact: Stephanie Maher smaher@palmer.lib.ma.us
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Come and discuss your upcoming Summer Reading Program & get some last minute tips, be part of the discussion on how to expand CHaTs and help it grow, and help us organize and plan a Performer Showcase slated for the fall of 2013! If you like to join us please email Stephanie Maher (smaher@palmer.lib.ma.us) or Krista Navin (knavin@palmer.lib.ma.us).
And for more info on CHaTs of Western Mass check out our Facebook page:
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Location:
Palmer Public Library
1455 North Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
413-283-3330
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10:30 AM
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1:30 PM
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Services, Smiles, and Support: Customer Service Workshop [Barnstable]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver (866) 627-7228 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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Sarah Sogigian and Deb Hoadley, MA Library System Advisors, will be presenting this interactive and entertaining presentation on the shift from customer service to customer experience. During this workshop you will identify tools and strategies for a customer service experience that creates support for the future.
Other dates and locations for this workshop:
May 7 from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the J.V. Fletcher Library in Westford
May 21 from 10:00am-1:00pm in Holyoke (location TBA)
Sturgis Library
3090 Main Street
P.O. Box 606
Barnstable, MA 02630
Directions
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There are 20 spaces available.
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Wednesday June 5, 2013
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10:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Global Literature [Palmer]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver 866-627-7228 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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Today's children will live in a global society. Where do librarians look for literature about children and cultures world-wide? This workshop will examine books about children around the world , the awards available and publishers that have a strong interest in global issues.
Instructed by Pat Keogh
Pat Keogh is a retired Weston elementary school librarian. She teaches children’s literature at area colleges and speaks on the subject to parents and educators.
Directions
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Location:
Palmer Public Library
1455 North Main Street
Palmer, MA 01069
413-283-3330
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There are 19 spaces available.
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Thursday June 6, 2013
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10:00 AM
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1:00 PM
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Accidental Cataloger Looks at RDA [MLS Whately]
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Contact: Mary King 866-627-7228 X117 mking@masslibsystem.org
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Resource Description and Access (RDA) is the new content standard adopted by the Library of Congress as of March 31, 2013. It is different in many ways from the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2) in use since 1978, but similar in other ways. This workshop will chronicle RDA’s development, the thought process behind its structure, how it works, its differences from and similarities to AACR2, and where to look for more information.
This 3-hour workshop is led by cataloging consultant Dodie Gaudet. It is also being offered at the MLS-Marlborough office on Thursday May 16.
[Directions - MLS-Whately]
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Location:
MLS - Whately Office
4 Sandy Lane
Whately, MA
(866-627-7228)
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11:00 AM
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SASP- Susan and Sarah's Picks [Lakeville]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver (866) 627-7228 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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Ever wish someone would tell you what new teen books are any good? Want to know which ones are really terrible too? Join Sarah Sogigian and Susan Babb, Advisors at the Massachusetts Library System to hear about what's new and what's ahead in YA literature! (You may even get to hear about some titles before they're even on sale.) This program will present fun and interesting books that will be appreciated by readers in your libraries.
[Directions - Lakeville Public Library]
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Location:
Lakeville Public Library
4 Precinct St.
Lakeville, MA 02347
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Friday June 7, 2013
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9:30 AM
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12:30 PM
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Managing Your Digital Photo's Online [MLS Whately]
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Contact: Amanda Fauver 866-627-7228 amanda@masslibsystem.org
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With the digital photo format it is easy to share and post pictures online. This workshop will look at how to organize your photos, options for storage and backup, and how to upload to sites to share with others. We will also talk about different file formats, resizing images, options for printing, data recovery, and software and online sites for editing and organizing your photos.
Instructed by Barbara Andrews of Andrews Consulting
Directions
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Location:
MLS - Whately Office
4 Sandy Lane
Whately, MA
(800) 282-7755
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There are 25 spaces available.
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10:00 AM
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Small Library Roundtable [Chester]
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Contact: Mary King 866-627-7228, X117 mking@masslibsystem.org
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The expectations of our community members are always expanding. Resource sharing as part of a network is now considered essential for any public library; e-books and e-readers are expected by many of our patrons in all size communities. Using social media to promote library events is recommended, yet our staffing levels and our abilities haven't necessarily kept up. And while expectations grow, our budgets don't, so fundraising is often part of the mix of our responsibilities. How can we keep our small community libraries viable and sustainable under these conditions?
Please join us for a discussion of small library issues as we search for some practical solutions. Greg Pronevitz, Executive Director of MLS and Mary King, Advisor, will facilitate the discussion.
Let's talk small and successful! Please join us.
Directions Via Google Maps
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Location:
Hamilton Memorial Library
#195 Route 20
Chester MA
Next to Chester Village Market
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There are 8 spaces available.
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10:00 AM
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Transforming Preschool Storyhour [Chicopee]
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Contact: Shelley Quezada 1-800-952-7403 shelley.quezada@state.ma.us
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Looking for a new approach to storytime that expands the story experience? If so, this workshop is for you!
Noted early literacy specialist, Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen will present a newly designed training on Transforming Preschool Storytimes based on her new book of the same name. This workshop is designed for librarians who have already presented hundreds of preschool storytimes as well as for newcomers to the field.
Workshop participants will learn how to :
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Use a selected book in a number of consecutive preschool storytimes.
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Explore ways to present the selected book differently each time.
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Employ repetition with variety.
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Incorporate recent theories on how children’s brains work.
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Use book-related activities to reinforce essential life skills.
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Connect and engage children with stories on multiple levels.
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Experience the benefits of a transformed storytime!
The MBLC is sponsoring two workshops from noted early literacy specialist, Dr. Betsy Diamant-Cohen, creator of Mother Goose on the Loose.
Programs will be offered on two different dates:
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Friday, June 7 from 10- 3:00 pm at the Chicopee Public Library
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Monday June 10 from 10:00-3:00 pm at the Boxborough Public Library.
Workshop participants should bring a non-refrigerated lunch with them since food will not be provided.
Directions
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Location:
Chicopee Public Library
449 Front St.,
Chicopee, MA 01013
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