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Thursday October 15, 2009
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Friday November 20, 2009
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Directors ASK! : One Hour Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Director's ASK! (that stands for: Administrator Secret Knowledge) guides the new or experienced library director through the range of documentation crucial to effectively carrying out the responsibilities of a library administrator, including working with the Board, the budget and personnel. It also covers legal activities and reporting, marketing, programming, and recommendations for keeping on track of it all. The online course is made available through WebJunction which is supported in part by OCLC, grants from IMLS and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our partners in state library agencies and other library service organizations, and by the library community.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Tuesday October 20, 2009
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Friday November 20, 2009
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Planning Story Times for Children: One Hour Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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This one hour online course is intended for anyone who works or volunteers in a library and is responsible for planning, developing and delivering story time programs. Learn how to develop successful library story time programs for children of different developmental age groups. This course also covers planning and preparation, presentation tips and techniques, and sample story time programs.
The online course is made available through WebJunction which is supported in part by OCLC, grants from IMLS and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our partners in state library agencies and other library service organizations, and by the library community.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Monday November 2, 2009
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Friday November 20, 2009
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Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers: One Hour Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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This one hour course, aimed at library staff new to cataloging, provides an introduction to the purpose, importance and varieties catalogs. It also provides the learner with a basic orientation to standard cataloging activities. Topics covered include the following: the underlying concepts of cataloging; a brief history of cataloging; an explanation of why cataloging is important; and an overview of the characteristics and varieties of library cataloging. The online course is made available through WebJunction which is supported in part by OCLC, grants from IMLS and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, our partners in state library agencies and other library service organizations, and by the library community.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Friday November 20, 2009
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10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
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Summer Reading Program Roundtable: Focus on the Online Reading Program
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Our WMRLS Summer Reading Program Roundtables (conducted throughout this region this month) will cover the following:
* Reviewing Summer 2009 Evaluations – what worked, what didn’t work, and what can be improved
* Sharing of Your Library’s Summer Reading Program Bests (Ideas, Programs, Services)
* Evaluating the ReadsinMA Online Reading Program – what worked, what didn’t work, and what can be improved
* Preparing for Summer 2010 – A look at the artwork and JanWay promotionals – this is your opportunity to see the items before placing your library’s order
* Planning our annual WMRLS SRP Idea
Janet Eckert, WMRLS Youth Services Librarian, will faciliate.
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Location: Agawam Public Library
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Tuesday November 24, 2009
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1:00 PM
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3:00 PM
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Summer Reading Program Roundtable: Focus on Tweens and Teens
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Our WMRLS Summer Reading Program Roundtables (conducted throughout this region this month) will cover the following:
* Reviewing Summer 2009 Evaluations – what worked, what didn’t work, and what can be improved
* Sharing of Your Library’s Summer Reading Program Bests (Ideas, Programs, Services)
* Evaluating the ReadsinMA Online Reading Program – what worked, what didn’t work, and what can be improved
* Preparing for Summer 2010 – A look at the artwork and JanWay promotionals – this is your opportunity to see the items before placing your library’s order
* Planning our annual WMRLS SRP Idea
Janet Eckert, WMRLS Youth Services Librarian, will faciliate.
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Location: Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
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Tuesday December 1, 2009
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Online Continuing Education: At Your Convenience
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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One of the many benefits of WMRLS membership is free admission to WebJunction's online library continuing education workshops. The WebJunction course catalog covers a wide range of topics and is continually updated. Consult the WebJunction Course Catalog and complete our WMRLS Online CE Registration Form to receive a WMRLS code that will enable you to take the course for free.
You will have access to the course that you select for one full year.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Wednesday December 2, 2009
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10:00 AM
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Fundraising Roundtable
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Contact: John Ramsay 413-665-9898 x113 jramsay@wmrls.org
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Libraries of all types are facing budgetary cutbacks in today’s downturned economy. Many are turning to fundraising to keep things running. Join your colleagues to get perspectives on fundraising, hear other people’s thoughts about do’s and don’ts, share experiences, and even pursue collaborative approaches to fundraising with area libraries. Many librarians who have undertaken projects have been invited to participate, and everyone will come away with some interesting and useful ideas.
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Location: WMRLS Conference Room
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Tuesday December 8, 2009
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2:00 PM
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WMRLS Executive Board
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Contact: John Ramsay 413-665-9898 x113 jramsay@wmrls.org
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Location: WMRLS Conference Room
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Wednesday December 9, 2009
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10:00 AM
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The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: New Teen Books
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Want to know what’s good, what’s bad, and what’s downright ugly in teen literature this fall? Join Maureen Ambrosino, Youth Services Consultant at CMRLS, and Sarah Sogigian, Trainer/Consultant for Youth Services at Metrowest, for their biannual review of new books. You’ll leave from their high-energy program armed with a list of what’s hot – and what’s not – in new books for teenagers.
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Location: East Longmeadow Public Library
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Thursday December 10, 2009
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10:00 AM
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Online Resources: Finding Full Text Articles and more!
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Contact: Shirley Keech 413-665-9898 x125 skeech@wmrls.org
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Intended for librarians and support staff in Interlibrary Loan and Reference, this hands-on computer lab will provide a step-by-step introduction to the databases and an overview of the variety of electronic resources available to you and your patrons. We'll review tips on basic searching, and techniques for the Advanced Search. You'll acquire the knowledge and self-confidence to help your patrons find full text resources to meet their information needs. There will be ample time for questions and free time to practice in the lab. This program meets the requirement for database training for librarians taking the Fall 2009 Basic Library Techniques in Reference.
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Location: WMRLS Computer Lab
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Friday January 8, 2010
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10:00 AM
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Best Websites for Teaching and Learning: WMRLS CE Coffee Break
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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We invite you to join our online continuing education coffee break. This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break focuses upon reviewing the cream of the crop of free websites that are easy to use and encourage learning, exploring, and discovering! Janet Eckert, WMRLS Library Consultant, is the discussion leader.
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Thursday January 14, 2010
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10:00 AM
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Reference Roundtable: Web 2.0 and Emerging Technologies
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Contact: Mary King 413 665 9898 x117 mking@wmrls.org
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Join members of WMRLS Reference Advisory Committee (RAC) to learn which Web 2.0 technologies our libraries are using to enhance reference service. Meebo chat, delicious, LibraryThing and Twitter are just some of the demos you may see---come ready to share, or to learn, or both! Chicopee's conference room is wireless so feel free to bring your laptop so you can explore the resources.
RAC chair Karen Demers of the Wilbraham Public Library will facilitate.
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Location: Chicopee Public Library
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