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Thursday October 15, 2009 -  Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none Directors ASK! : One Hour Online Course Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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.
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
    The registration period has ended.
Tuesday October 20, 2009 -  Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none Planning Story Times for Children: One Hour Online Course Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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.
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
    The registration period has ended.
Monday November 2, 2009 -  Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none Introduction to Cataloging for Non-Catalogers: One Hour Online Course Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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.
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
    The registration period has ended.
Friday November 20, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Summer Reading Program Roundtable: Focus on the Online Reading Program Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: Agawam Public Library
    The registration period has ended.
Tuesday November 24, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none 1:00 PM  -  3:00 PM Summer Reading Program Roundtable: Focus on Tweens and Teens Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
   
Tuesday December 1, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none Online Continuing Education: At Your Convenience Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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.
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Wednesday December 2, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Fundraising Roundtable Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: John Ramsay   413-665-9898 x113   jramsay@wmrls.org
    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. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: WMRLS Conference Room
   
Tuesday December 8, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none 2:00 PM WMRLS Executive Board Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: John Ramsay   413-665-9898 x113   jramsay@wmrls.org
    DIRECTIONS    
    Location: WMRLS Conference Room
Wednesday December 9, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly: New Teen Books Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: East Longmeadow Public Library
   
Thursday December 10, 2009 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  12:30 PM Online Resources: Finding Full Text Articles and more! Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Shirley Keech   413-665-9898 x125   skeech@wmrls.org
    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. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: WMRLS Computer Lab
   
Friday January 8, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Best Websites for Teaching and Learning: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    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. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Thursday January 14, 2010 Go To Top
misc_none 10:00 AM  -  12:00 PM Reference Roundtable: Web 2.0 and Emerging Technologies Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Mary King   413 665 9898 x117   mking@wmrls.org
    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. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: Chicopee Public Library
   
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Friday January 15, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Google Favorites: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    We invite you to join our online continuing education coffee break. This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break features a look at favorite Google tools for librarians. Janet Eckert, WMRLS Library Consultant, is the discussion leader. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Friday January 22, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Sure Bets ~ Finding Reliable Titles for Readers Advisors: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Jan Resnick   413-665-9898 x115   jresnick@wmrls.org
    Join our live online continuing education coffee break! This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break focuses upon finding titles that most readers will enjoy and developing lists of those titles for when your mind goes blank. Jan Resnick, WMRLS Assistant Regional Administrator, is the discussion leader. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Saturday January 23, 2010 Go To Top
rec_hockey Falcons vs Wolf Pack ~ WMRLS Night at the MassMutual Center Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    Come out and meet Wally the Green Monster along with a night of action-packed hockey to benefit the Western Massachusetts Regional Library System that is facing deep state budget cuts!

Springfield Falcons vs Hartford Wolf*Pack

Regularly $17, Tickets are $10 with this offer
    Location: Mass Mutual Center, Springfield
Friday January 29, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Twitter & Libraries: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    Join our live online continuing education coffee break! This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break focuses upon best practices for libraries on utilizing the social networking tool Twitter. Jeremy Goldstein, Senior Supervisor of Technical Services at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, is the discussion leader. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Friday February 5, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Facebook & Libraries: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    Join our live online continuing education coffee break! This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break focuses upon best practices for libraries on utilizing the social networking tool Facebook. Jeremy Goldstein, Senior Supervisor of Technical Services at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, is the discussion leader. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Monday February 8, 2010 Go To Top
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  4:00 PM Growing Up WILD: Exploring Nature and Wildlife with Children Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education activity guide (ages 3 to 7) that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, it provides a foundation for developing positive impressions about nature while also building lifelong social and cognitive skills. The interactive six-hour hands-on workshop will include crafts, music, conservation activities, reading and math connections and much more. Pam Landry, Education Coordinator, MassWildlife is the program leader.
Program snow date is Thursday, February 11. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: WMRLS Conference Room
   
Friday February 12, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Manage Your Research Projects with Gale Databases: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Shirley Keech   413-665-9898 x125   skeech@wmrls.org
    Join our live online continuing education coffee break! This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break focuses on the new “Log-in” feature in the Gale databases and how it can be used to manage your research projects and make your research portable! Shirley Keech, WMRLS Research & Database Specialist, is the session leader. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Friday February 19, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM Best Free Desktop Software: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Wes Hamilton   413-665-9898 x105   whamilton@wmrls.org
    Join our live online continuing education coffee break! This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break focuses upon best free desktop software. Wes Hamilton, WMRLS Technology Coordinator, is the discussion leader. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Friday February 26, 2010 Go To Top
food_coffeecup 10:00 AM  -  10:30 AM LibraryThing: WMRLS CE Coffee Break Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    Join our live online continuing education coffee break! This week's WMRLS CE Coffee Break focuses upon best practices for libraries on utilizing the social networking tool LibraryThing. Jeremy Goldstein, Senior Supervisor of Technical Services at the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield, is the discussion leader. [EQUIPMENT NEEDED:]
    Location: Online Continuing Education Course
   
Tuesday March 16, 2010 Go To Top
misc_none Save the Date: 2010 Teen Summit Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    Save the date! The second Annual Massachusetts Regional Library Systems Teen Summit will take place at the Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston. Details to follow. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: Tower Hill Botanical Gardens, Boylston
Friday April 16, 2010 Go To Top
misc_none 9:00 AM  -  3:30 PM Project WILD: Environmental Education for Grades K to 12 Remind Me about this Event   Tell a Friend
    Contact: Janet Eckert   413-665-9898 x127   jeckert@wmrls.org
    Project WILD links students (grades K-12) and wildlife through its mission to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources. Through the use of balanced curriculum materials and professional six-hour training workshops, Project WILD accomplishes its goal of developing awareness, knowledge, skills and commitment that result in informed decisions with regard to nature and the environment. Pam Landry, Education Coordinator, MassWildlife, and Gini Traub, Regional Environmental Education Coordinator, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, are the program leaders.

This event is co-sponsored by the Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge at the Great Falls Discovery Center. DIRECTIONS    
    Location: Great Falls Discovery Center, Turners Falls
   
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