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Tuesday February 3, 2009
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Tuesday March 3, 2009
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Design Concepts for Web Sites: Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x 127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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This 3 hour online course outlines the nature of the Web and the tools and technologies that enable it to function. You will have access to this course for one full year. WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATION INFORMATION AT http://www.wmrls.org/ce/weather.html
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Evaluating Creative and Innovative Ideas: Online Course
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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In this 3.5 hour online course, you'll be determining what aspects of creative and innovative ideas require evaluation, and then exploring common evaluation techniques, such as Return on Investment (ROI), SWOT analyses, and the Six Thinking Hats theory. You will have access to this course for one full year.
WINTER WEATHER CANCELLATION INFORMATION AT http://www.wmrls.org/ce/weather.html
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Location: Online Continuing Education Course
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Tuesday March 3, 2009
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Cancelled - Children’s Roundtable: Reach Out and Read!
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Thursday March 5, 2009
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9:00 AM
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Creating Brochures Using Microsoft Publisher 2003
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x 127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Designing and producing professional looking brochures for your library is very easy using Microsoft Publisher. Learn to make informational brochures that will catch your users attention with clearly written text, colors and artwork, and overall layout. This hands on workshop will look at creating and editing publications using many of the formatting and tools available in Publisher. Barbara Andrews, Andrews Consulting, will lead this workshop. SNOW DATE IS MARCH 12.
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Location: WMRLS Computer Lab
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1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
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Creating Presentations Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Using Microsoft PowerPoint you can create impressive presentations for meetings and training programs. PowerPoint can also be used to prepare handouts in several different formats. Topics to be covered include creating and editing slides, inserting clip art and sound, adding WordArt, adding transitions and animation, and exporting and printing a slide show. Techniques for running a presentation easily at your library or on the road will also be presented. Barbara Andrews, Andrews Consulting, will lead this workshop. SNOW DATE IS MARCH 12.
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Location: WMRLS Computer Lab
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Friday March 6, 2009
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8:00 AM
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Library Legislative Breakfast - Senator Benjamin Downing
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Contact: Linda M. Kaufmann l.kaufmann@mcla.edu.
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Library Legislative Breakfasts are held annually in each state senatorial district of Western Massachusetts. The breakfasts provide library supporters with the opportunity to meet with their state Senators and Representatives both to thank them for past library support and to let the legislators know what challenges the libraries in each district are facing. Please attend the breakfast in your Senator's district and get to know your elected representatives!
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Location: Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield
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Monday March 9, 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 March 11, 2009
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10:00 AM
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ILL Basics Workshop
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Contact: Jan Resnick 413-665-9898 x115 jresnick@wmrls.org
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This workshop introduces the skills small libraries need to prepare for the policy change requiring all member libraries to place their own holds in western MA C/W MARS locations by July 1, 2009. Content of the workshop includes instructions and hands on practice in: searching the C/W MARS data base, placing holds, checking items that are charged or overdue on the library’s account, placing subject requests, using the ILL online forms, shortcuts to filling out request forms, keeping local records, troubleshooting requests, and other ILL resources as time allows. This workshop is offered in a small group seminar format. Jan Resnick and Shirley Keech will conduct the workshop.
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Location: WMRLS Computer Lab
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10:00 AM
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Getting It Right I: Good In-House Repairs Of Library Materials
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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"Preservation" encompasses those procedures that keep materials usable and available for patrons to consult. Many mends and repairs currently perpetrated on damaged library materials actually shorten their lives. Proper repairs can not only extend the life of books, but they can do so while keeping the volumes good looking. This session will focus on hinge tightening, page repair, tipping-in replacement pages, corner strengthening, spine repair/replacement -- all operations that can be performed in a normal library setting. Participants should come with the necessary supplies prepared to work through these procedures on volumes they have brought to the workshop themselves. Gregor Trinkaus-Randall, MBLC Preservation Specialist, is the workshop leader. LIST OF SUPPLIES TO BRING TO WORKSHOP
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Location: WMRLS Conference Room
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Friday March 13, 2009
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10:00 AM
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ReadsinMA Roundtable & FREE SPREE!
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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Get ready to gear up for summer with ReadsinMA.org, our year-round online reading program. If your Program Setup skills are a little rusty or you need some help customizing your program with this summer’s theme and artwork, this demonstration is just what you need! Bring your questions, suggestions, or programs to share too. This roundtable will conclude with a free spree of prizes for roundtable participants to award to their READSINMAers!
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Location: West Stockbridge Public Library
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Tuesday March 17, 2009
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10:00 AM
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On the Record: Tips for Successful Media Interaction
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Contact: Janet Eckert 413-665-9898 x127 jeckert@wmrls.org
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For many of us, interactions with the media can be stressful. We'll talk about the do's and don'ts of working with reporters. We'll also learn strategies that will help turn your next interaction with a reporter into an opportunity to promote your library and the services you offer.
You'll come away from the workshop with the tools you need to ensure that anytime you're speaking with reporters, you're not just answering their questions, you're getting your message out.
Celeste Bruno, Communications Specialist, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, is the workshop leader.
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Location: Community Room, Springfield City Library
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10:00 AM
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ILL Basics Workshop
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Contact: Jan Resnick 413-665-9898 x115 jresnick@wmrls.org
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This workshop introduces the skills small libraries need to prepare for the policy change requiring all member libraries to place their own holds in western MA C/W MARS locations by July 1, 2009. Content of the workshop includes instructions and hands on practice in: searching the C/W MARS data base, placing holds, checking items that are charged or overdue on the library’s account, placing subject requests, using the ILL online forms, shortcuts to filling out request forms, keeping local records, troubleshooting requests, and other ILL resources as time allows. This workshop is offered in a small group seminar format. Jan Resnick and Shirley Keech will conduct the workshop.
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Location: Montague Public Libraries/Turners Falls
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