Tumblr is a microblogging platform and social network founded in 2007.  It allows you to share anything from text, quotes, links, music, and videos from your computer, phone, or email.  In this workshop, we will explore the features of Tumblr.  We will also discuss it’s differences from other similar social media sites and how Tumblr can be used to promote your library’s services.

This workshop will be led by Rita Gavelis, LibAssist - http://www.libassist.com/.

Participants will receive GoToWebinar information in advance of the session.
Click HERE for a GoToWebinar Attendee Guide.

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard, allowing you to quickly organize and share all the things that interest you on the web, from planning events to organizing articles on interesting topics.  You can share with friends, or even browse pinboards created by others.  In this workshop, we will explore the various Pinterest features, as well as discuss how you can use it to promote your library.

This workshop will be led by Rita Gavelis, LibAssist - http://www.libassist.com/.

Participants will receive GoToWebinar information in advance of the session.
Click HERE for a GoToWebinar Attendee Guide.

 

Have you noticed some changes in your Gale resources?
Always responsive to user suggestions, learn about the latest tools and enhancements to engage your users and provide a more interactive experience for research.

Join us for this 1-hour webinar where we'll cover all the updates and get your feedback!

This webinar will be led by: Stacey Knibloe, Gale Senior Customer Education Specialist.

Business reference questions can be daunting! Gale's Business Insights: Essentials (BI:E) and Gale Virtual Reference Library (GVRL) can help!  

BI:E offers a wide range of business research sources: information on companies, industries, market share, investment reports, & there’s even a business glossary built into the database.  We’ll also take a look at updates that came directly from user suggestions.  

Your statewide GVRL collection also has some great business titles – an excellent first stop for business research!

Tune into this 1 hour webinar where we’ll use real world examples to gain some added swagger when answering business reference questions! 

This webinar will be led by: Stacey Knibloe, Gale Senior Customer Education Specialist.

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 educational applications for students, teachers, and educators.

This workshop will be led by Rita Gavelis, LibAssist - http://www.libassist.com/

Participants will receive webinar information in advance of the session.
Click HERE for a GoToWebinar Attendee Guide.
 

Still confused about your library and accessibility? You are not alone. We will address obligations for pre-ADA buildings, the relationship between the ADA and historical preservation; how to determine “undue burden,” when an elevator is required. You will see examples of good and not so good design including alterations of historic properties. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions.

Are your students/patrons getting the most out of the statewide access to the Full-text of the Boston Globe dating back to 1980?

With the Massachusetts gubernatorial and senate elections only about 6 weeks away, the Globe is a great source of information about all of the candidates and their views. 

Sign up and participate in a webinar designed and led by ProQuest’s seasoned and savvy Deborah Bergeron to learn how to dig into the Globe as we get ready to mark those ballots!
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This workshop will be offered two dates and times:  
Wednesday, Oct.15 - 2:00-3:00PM  /  Wednesday, Oct.22 - 2:30-3:30PM
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This 1 hour webinar will cover all things Halloween!

You'll find costume inspirations, party ideas, spooky book suggestions, and even ghost stories!
We'll also learn how to share these with your patrons and your friends.

This webinar will be led by: Stacey Knibloe, Gale Senior Customer Education Specialist.

October 22, 2014, 10-12, Holmes Public Library, Halifax

Mystery Subgenre: Private Investigators

Benchmark Title: The Godwulf Manuscript by Robert B. Parker

Southeastern Massachusetts is starting up its very own Reader’s Advisory Round Table genre study group!

Meeting every other month, we will tackle the mystery genre for the first year and discuss the appeal of various mystery subgenres with each other — emphasizing appeal factors and whole collection reader’s advisory. Participants will be asked to read a benchmark title (all reading the same one) and a second title in the genre of their own choosing to describe to the group.

The plan is for each of us to be introduced to the discipline of reading for appeal, and to practice it. Everyone participating will be able to share analysis of titles and authors in unfamiliar genres that will stretch their capacity as reader’s advisors.

The discussion leaders to start off will be Laurie Cavanaugh, Holmes Public Library (lcavanaugh@sailsinc.org) and Kristi Chadwick of the Massachusetts Library System (kristi@masslibsystem.org). For more info, contact Laurie and/or visit the SE-RART blog at http://rartsoutheastma.wordpress.com. Click on Eventkeeper link below to register!

Are your students/patrons getting the most out of the statewide access to the Full-text of the Boston Globe dating back to 1980?

With the Massachusetts gubernatorial and senate elections only about 6 weeks away, the Globe is a great source of information about all of the candidates and their views. 

Sign up and participate in a webinar designed and led by ProQuest’s seasoned and savvy Deborah Bergeron to learn how to dig into the Globe as we get ready to mark those ballots!
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This workshop will be offered two dates and times:  
Wednesday, Oct.15 - 2:00-3:00PM  /  Wednesday, Oct.22 - 2:30-3:30PM
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Take the mystery out of finding new and authors books to read in your Mystery book club!
Books & Authors and your other Gale resources can help jump-start your book club discussions.

In this 1-hour webinar we’ll explore how to find exciting new mystery titles, author bios & interviews, book reviews, literary criticism, and how to share it all with your book club members. 

This webinar will be led by: Stacey Knibloe, Gale Senior Customer Education Specialist.

It is difficult enough to assess your library’s technology needs and choose which gadget to buy, but how do you help patrons with their purchasing questions? 

In this webinar we will discuss:

• The tools available for keeping up to date on the latest products on the market
• How to read a “spec sheet”
• Asking the right questions to best ascertain the patron’s needs
• Matching patron need with gadget features

This workshop will be led by Rita Gavelis, LibAssist - http://www.libassist.com/.

Participants will receive GoToWebinar information in advance of the session.
Click HERE for a GoToWebinar Attendee Guide.

Join April Mazza and Sarah Sogigian, Massachusetts Library System Advisors, for a lively discussion of new K-12 titles to round out your book ordering. We'll close the afternoon with a brief overview of using social media in your library program. Co-hosted with MSLA. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn 2 PDP credits.