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.

Librarians and archivists entrusted with the care of books, personal papers, and public records should be prepared to minimize damage to these materials from an emergency or disaster.  By preparing a disaster plan staffs can reduce the possibility that a disaster might occur and can minimize the damage to materials from fires, floods, leaky pipes, leaky roofs, fire hoses, etc.  Most water-damaged materials can be salvaged if you know WHAT to do and WHEN to do it.  Come and learn about the initial steps of disaster preparedness and recovery and how you can begin to protect your collections.

Instructed by Gregor Trinkaus- Randall, Preservation Specialist at the MBLC.

**Please note this is an all day workshop if attending you should bring a bagged lunch that does not require refrigeration or reheating. Also wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty.

 

This hands-on workshop will allow library staff to try the speed reading method used by many Readers' Advisory practitioners. Learn how and why this method works — then try it yourself! Participants should bring a book that they would NOT read for pleasure (200-300 pgs) to try out this method. The workshop will end with a discussion on results (and frustrations) with the process. You can't read every book in the library, but by learning this valuable RA skill, you can read a lot more!

Instructed by Leane Ellis, Reference and Readers' Advisory Librarian, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, MA

Welcome to the Commonwealth eBook Collections!  We are ready to launch into some eBook training! There will be a short update of the project; overview of all three platforms and what they offer; and then hands-on training with lots of time to ask questions and try everything out.
 
Please BYODs!  It is important to also bring a laptop if possible.  We have a *limited* number of devices and laptops for those who can’t bring their own. Please let us know if you are unable to bring a laptop.

Join us to learn new ways to do research projects with students using Britannica School and to get ideas for integrating technology and 21st Century Skills into your classroom! Bring your questions and we will be glad to answer them during this live presentation. Elementary, middle/junior high, and high schools will learn about special features including:

• The Favorites storage tool for students to collect their own research materials for future use.
• Classroom curriculum resources for American History, World Studies, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and all levels of Language Arts and Math.
• Expanded video and media content, including a video download feature.
• Integration of Common Core and Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks
• Also learn about Spanish Reference Center, Annals of American History, and World Data Analyst.

This workshop will be led online by Encylopædia Britannica staff.

How is Mediated Interlibrary Loan from the Massachusetts Library System’s Resource Sharing Team working for you and your patrons?  Do you promote the service?  How do you manage requests?  How have you weathered the transition to Clio in the Cloud, version 2?  Do you have suggestions for improvements to the software or the service? Come learn and share with your fellow users of Mediated Interlibrary Loan!

The Library Program Planners Group meets quarterly to share programming ideas for adults.  At each meeting, after introductions, we simply go around the room and discuss two successful programs recently held at our libraries.  Within a week of the meeting, we email details of all the programs we've held in the past three months to the group's secretary, who distributes the list to the group.  

While the group consists mainly of librarians from MVLC, NOBLE and southern New Hampshire, membership is open to all.  Even if you can't attend the meetings, you can still contribute to and benefit from the group's list-serv and blog, both very helpful resources when program planning.  The blog, for example, has more than 1,000 reviews, fee information and contact information for authors, speakers and performers.

Need a little assistance navigating Gale’s new mobile friendly interface?  Then this webinar is for you!

Gale Trainer, Stacey Knibloe, will walk you through Gale's new responsive design interface for InfoTrac (periodical) resources, In Context resources, and Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Live as of April 2nd users will find this user-friendly design suitable for any type of device with a common look between Gale’s most popular resources.  Even better is the increased accessibility for those with low vision or blindness. 

The  one-hour webinar will cover what’s moved, what’s changed, and why.
Bring your questions and feedback!
School librarians, feel free to invite your teachers!

Technology changes so quickly, it is difficult to decide where to spend your technology budget.  In this workshop, we will explore the universe of shopping for technology:  from how to research what to buy, to finding where you can get the biggest bang for your technology buck.  We will discuss the strategies for finding gadget bargains, peruse the best review sites,  where to read up on what’s here to stay or merely a flash in the pan, and also discover resources available to municipal / state/ educational organizations for discounts on equipment and software.

Related to this is the MLS membership in MHEC, more info here: http://www.masslibsystem.org/materials-and-supply-cooperatives/

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.
 

You have a website, a blog, an email newsletter, a Facebook page and a Twitter stream but your head spins when you think about coming up with content for them all. This interactive workshop will teach you how to streamline your marketing and write effectively for each communication outlet. Participants will brainstorm and compose 1-2 blog posts during this workshop, find images to enhance their text and learn how to effectively distribute these blog posts through their social media channels. Participants’ libraries/organizations must have a blog or be planning to launch one. Bringing your own laptop, tablet or other device is strongly recommended.

Need a little assistance navigating Gale’s new mobile friendly interface?  Then this webinar is for you!

Gale Trainer, Stacey Knibloe, will walk you through Gale's new responsive design interface for InfoTrac (periodical) resources, In Context resources, and Gale Virtual Reference Library.

Live as of April 2nd users will find this user-friendly design suitable for any type of device with a common look between Gale’s most popular resources.  Even better is the increased accessibility for those with low vision or blindness. 

The  one-hour webinar will cover what’s moved, what’s changed, and why.
Bring your questions and feedback!
School librarians, feel free to invite your teachers!

Google, Bing, and Yahoo, are three of the most popular search engines used. Regardless of which one you prefer, chances are there will be information that cannot be found in these traditional sources. 

In this workshop, we will focus on the other search options available to us, such as Subject Directories, Social Media, and Alternate search engines, and how they differ from the popular engines used.  We will discuss the pros and cons of using these alternate resources and when to use them.

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.

This hands-on workshop will allow library staff to try the speed reading method used by many Readers' Advisory practitioners. Learn how and why this method works — then try it yourself! Participants should bring a book that they would NOT read for pleasure (200-300 pgs) to try out this method. The workshop will end with a discussion on results (and frustrations) with the process. You can't read every book in the library, but by learning this valuable RA skill, you can read a lot more!

Instructed by Leane Ellis, Reference and Readers' Advisory Librarian, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, MA

School librarians are busier than ever and goal setting has evolved as yet another skill to master. This workshop is designed to turn what can seem like a cumbersome burden into an invaluable tool. Goal setting can give your efforts focus and purpose, saving you time. This goal-setting workshop will provide you the knowledge and tools to:

1.     Recognize the benefits of setting goals

2.     Create clear and attainable goals using the SMART approach

3.     Determine how to measure and assess the goals you’ve created

4.     Apply the goal setting process to DDMs and long range/strategic plans

Please bring a goal related project to work on (i.e. DDM, SMART goal, long range plan goal).

How do you provide effective reference services for your community? This 2-session basic library techniques (BLT) workshop will offer an overview of reference, including profession standards and ethics. Discussion of the reference collection and interview, readers' advisory, legal and health reference, plus other specific Massachusetts reference resources will be discussed.

Kristi Chadwick, MLS Advisor – Small Libraries, and invited guests will provide the training. Part 1 of the Reference BLT will take place on April 29 and Part 2 on April 30; you need to register separately for each workshop and attend both sessions for BLT credit.

This program will provide a hands-on overview of Evanced Summer Reader program, for librarians needing assistance setting up their Summer Reading Program. Topics covered will include basic setup and features such as reviews, prize management, email settings, templates, and reports. 
 
Please bring a laptop and accessories to the class; a limited number of laptops will be available onsite. Please mark on your registration form if you will need to use one of our laptops. 
 
Attendees MUST also bring their Summer Reader program  links and passwords to the class. The trainer will NOT be able to retrieve this information on the day of the class. If you do not remember your links and passwords, please contact Evanced Support  (support@evancedsolutions.com) NO LATER than April 24, 2015.