Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System

Tue, Mar 16, 2010 -- Second Annual Teen Summit at 9:30 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metroweb) — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:00 EST

Calling all teen librarians -- and anyone else interested in teen issues! The Massachusetts Regional Library Systems present their Second Statewide Teen Librarian Summit.

Award winning author Nancy Garden will present the Keynote Address about her book Endgame and her research on bullying.

Come hear from other teen librarians about topics like programming, award books, teen spaces, reader's advisory, and more. We want you to leave at the end of the day with program ideas and solutions you can implement as soon as you get back to your library. You'll learn what works, and doesn't work, from other librarians facing the same issues you have. Join us for an information-packed day of roundtables, panel discussions and networking. Lunch is included; please indicate special dietary requests on your

Sponsored by the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems

Location: Tower Hill Botanic Gardens, Boylston, MA

Wed, Mar 17, 2010 -- ReadsinMA-ONLINE Summer Reading Program
Set Up in Metrowest Computer Lab at 10:00 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metrowest) — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST

Summer is just around the corner. Get a head start by setting up your online reading program now! This hands on workshop will give you the opportunity to set up your program, personalize your program, and add a customized Go Green and/or tnk grEn theme! Sarah Sogigian will be on hand to walk you step by step through the process. You'll leave with your online program ready to go!

Enrollment Limit: 8
Instructor: Sarah Sogigian

Location: Metrowest Computer Lab

Mon, Mar 22, 2010 -- ReadsinMA-ONLINE Summer Reading Program
Set Up in Metrowest Computer Lab at 2:00 PM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metrowest) — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:00:00 EST

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 -- Metrowest Presents Gaming at Your Library at 10:00 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metrowest) — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:00:00 EST

Want to host video game programs at your library, but don't know where to start? Let Metrowest help! We have consoles, games and equipment for you to borrow to use in your libraries! Come to Gaming Fridays, and learn, play, and experience gaming in the library. Our staff will teach you how to hook up the equipment, play the game, and promote your program. You'll have the chance to get some hands on training with Guitar Hero, Mario Kart, Lego Star Wars, and other in demand games.

Please note: All interested libraries must send one employee to participate in the hands on training before borrowing gaming equipment. Library must agree and sign a Letter of Understanding prior to first loan. Equipment must be checked out, picked up and dropped off at the Metrowest Region in Waltham. Equipment cannot be loaned via regional delivery. Equipment is for use and loan by Metrowest member libraries only.

Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: Sarah Sogigian

Location: Metrowest Meeting Room

Mon, Mar 29, 2010 -- Introduction to DUBLIN CORE
Dodie Gaudet at 1:00 PM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metrowest) — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EST

Audience:
Staff interested in participating in a digitization project.
Summary:
Dublin Core (so named because it was developed in the town of Dublin, Ohio) is a metadata standard for describing digital objects. It is similar to AACR2/MARC, but simpler yet more conducive to describing audio, video and electronic resources. DC is the metadata most often used for digital repositories such as those at the American Geographical Society, Mystic Seaport, and C/W MARS.

Bring photographs and documents for practicing this new skill. Class Time: 2-3 hours.

Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: Dodie Gaudet

Location: Metrowest Meeting Room

Fri, Apr 2, 2010 -- CENSUS 2010 at 10:00 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metrowest) — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST

Census 2010 is fast approaching! Is your community ready? This census workshop will focus on the data that is produced by the Census Bureau. Learn about the importance of the data, why we conduct the census, and access data specific to their communities, counties and /or states. Attendees will be treated to step by step navigation through the American FactFinder – the US Census Bureau’s online data access tool – to access all the relevant and current demographic information.

Enrollment Limit: 25
Instructor: Arthur Bakis, US Census Bureau

Location: Metrowest Meeting Room

Wed, Apr 7, 2010 -- Free Books Online @ Wellesley Free Public Library at 9:30 AM

metroweb@mmrls.org(metrowest) — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EST

Do you know how to find free downloadable full-text books for your patrons on the Internet? Do you know what is available on Google Books, the Internet Archives and other free full-text sites? What is the Wayback Machine? Why are some books only available in Snippet view? What is a snippet? Come to Jackie's Room at Wellesley Free Library from 10 to 12 on Tuesday, November 17 to explore these questions with Rita Gavelis of Metrowest and Sue Kaler of Wellesley Free Library.

Limit: 12
Instructors: Sue Kaler, Supervisor of interlibrary Loan Services and Rita Gavelis, Technology Trainer / COnsultant, Metrowest MA Regional Library System.

Location: Jackie's Room, Wellesley Free Library

Tue, Apr 13, 2010 -- Read a Book, Without the Book! at 10:00 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metroweb) — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST

Our patrons are reading books without the book! How do these new technologies work? And do they have a place in our libraries? If you library is already using some of these technologies, share your stories! You will also have the opportunity to ge a hands on experience trying out a Kindle, Playaways, and an iPod Touch.
Limit: 25
Instructor: Sarah Sogigian

Location: Metrowest Meeting Room

Wed, Apr 14, 2010 -- Publisher in a Jiffy
Hands on Workshop at 9:30 AM

metroweb@mmrls.org(Metrowest) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EST

Need to make a flyer publicizing your story time or a newsletter for the Library? Microsoft’s Publisher 2003 allows you to do that and more. In this workshop you will explore Publisher’s various templates and wizards. Using this software’s many tools, you will create and customize a professional looking event poster.

This class is designed for those librarians who have limited or no experience with Microsoft Publisher.

Limit: 8
Instructor: RIta Gavelis, Technology Trainer / Consultant

Location: Metrowest Computer Lab

Thu, Apr 15, 2010 -- Basic PC Maintenance at 9:30 AM

metroweb@mmrls.org(Metrowest) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EST

Is your PC running slower? Have you ever defragged a drive? How do you protect your computer from Trojans and spyware? Learn some simple tips to keep your PC running longer and faster in this hands-on class.

Limit: 8
Instructor: Rita Gavelis, Technology Trainer / Consultant

Location: Metrowest Computer Lab

Thu, Apr 15, 2010 -- PC Playground:
Bits and Pieces at 1:00 PM

metroweb@mmrls.org(Metrowest) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST

Librarians use computers everyday, yet how many of you have actually seen the inside of a PC? In this hands-on workshop, we will take a look at the internal operations of a computer, learning what makes it tick. Watch your fears of breaking the computer dissolve, when we take bits of it apart and put the pieces back, from replacing CD drives, Hard Drives and even adding a secondary internal Hard Drive.

This is a beginner class. No technical experience is required.
Limit: 6
Instructor: Rita Gavelis, Technology Trainer / Consultant

Location: Metrowest Meeting Room

Fri, Apr 16, 2010 -- ReadsinMA-ONLINE Summer Reading Program
Set Up in Metrowest Computer Lab at 1:00 PM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metroweb) — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST

Wed, Apr 21, 2010 -- Metrowest Presents Gaming at Your Library! at 10:00 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metroweb) — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:00:00 EST

Thu, Apr 22, 2010 -- Legal Reference Resources @ Norfolk Law Library
w/ Cathy Balshone, Newton PL Reference at 9:30 AM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metrowest) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:30:00 EST

Carol Ewing and Agnes Leathe, Norfolk Law Librarians, will discuss their print and electronic resources, and review of the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries Web site; Cathy Balshone, Newton Free Library reference librarian, will review the Newton Free Library legal materials. Stay after, if your schedule permits, to work on exercises.

Enrollment Limit: 8
Instructors: Carol Ewing and Agnes Leathe, Norfolk Law librarians/ Newton Free Library reference librarian Cathy Balshone.

Location: Norfolk Law Library, 57 Providence Highway, Norwood, MA

Thu, Apr 22, 2010 -- The New Mixtape: An Intro to iTunes at 1:00 PM

ek_contact@plymouthrocket.com(Metroweb) — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST

Everyone's doing it-- buying music, movies, tv shows, and more off iTunes and loading up their players for on the go entertainment. But how does this technology work? What do you need to get started? Come get an in person look at how iTunes works, and all the great services available! This class will NOT be hands on, so no equipment is needed. But bring your questions!

Limit: 25
Instructor: Sarah Sogigian

Location: Metrowest Meeting Room

Tue, Apr 27, 2010 -- Battle of the Browsers
Hands on Workshop at 1:00 PM

metroweb@mmrls.org(Metrowest) — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST

Are you an Internet Explorer user but don’t know why? Do you surf with Firefox and cannot imagine why others don’t? Do you think Opera is a talk show host? In this workshop, we will discuss how browsers work and explore the features of three of them: Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Opera. We will put these browsers to the test and discuss the pros and cons of each.

Limit: 8
Instructor: Rita Gavelis, Technology Trainer / COnsultant

Location: Metrowest Computer Lab

Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System

Tue, Mar 16, 2010 -- Second Annual Teen Summit at 9:30 AM

Wed, Mar 17, 2010 -- ReadsinMA-ONLINE Summer Reading Program Set Up in Metrowest Computer Lab at 10:00 AM

Mon, Mar 22, 2010 -- ReadsinMA-ONLINE Summer Reading Program Set Up in Metrowest Computer Lab at 2:00 PM