http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/ Events at the South Carolina State Library en-us Copyright 2007 Plymouth Rocket, Inc. http://backend.userland.com/rss/ Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:05:59 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/pr_logos/ek_160_title_trans.gif http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/ Date
Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Description
This idea exchange will highlight how SC Interactive and the State Library are using Second Life and will also focus on security issues with using social media. We will also have time for exchanging ideas and information about using social media in state government.

For
State Government employees

Trainer
Curtis Rogers

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Curtis Rogers
803-734-8928
crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Friday, November 13, 2009
The make-or-break date for this training is Tuesday, November 10, at midnight. The training will be cancelled if fewer than 10 registrations have been received.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
This hands-on training will explore the newest additions to the DISCUS collection: LearningExpress Library and Ferguson's Career Guidance Center. These two complementary resources are being provided to help meet the career and workforce needs of South Carolina citizens.
Content and features in these products include:

• Practice tests for GED preparation, job and career goals, undergraduate and graduate school admission, and U.S. citizenship
• Tools for improving reading, writing, and math skills
• Job and industry information
• Searchable scholarships, internships, and fellowships
• Workplace skills focus
• And more!

Attend this training and learn how to assist your users as they create their own accounts and begin using these practical tools to further their educational, job, and career goals.

FOR
Librarians and library staff of public libraries and college/university libraries

LEVEL
Beginning and intermediate users of DISCUS possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

TRAINER
Ruth Thompson, DISCUS

COST
Free.

LOCATION
Spartanburg County Public Library
Headquarters Library
Carolina Southern Classroom, Lower Level
151 South Church Street
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Telephone: (864) 596-3500
Free parking available behind the library.
Headquarters Library Information and Directions

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov


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Monday, November 16, 2009

Training Description
This training is designed to help researchers and librarians go beyond SC.gov to find key resources for state and county level information including:

•Demographic information
•Health statistics
•Traffic patterns and road conditions
•Legislative information
•County websites
•Workforce resources
•Budgets, expenses, receipts, revenue
•More and More!

For
This class is open to state government employees and to public librarians.

Trainer
Elaine Sandberg, South Carolina State Library

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Computer Training Room

Questions?
Elaine Sandberg
803-734-8625
esandberg@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Description
For public libraries who are interested in improving their teen spaces and teen services.

For
Librarians, library staff

Trainer
Kimberly (Kim) Bolan Cullin started Kimberly Bolan & Associates in November 2004. Prior to beginning her business full-time, she worked full-time in public library administration while also consulting part-time since 1998. In 2008, she began as the Associate Principal Consultant with PROVIDENCE Associates Library Planners. Kim has been involved in numerous strategic and facilities plans, building projects, and other consulting work. She is the author of Teen Spaces and Technology Made Simple and has consulted with hundreds of libraries, library systems, consortia, and library vendors in over 20 states and abroad. She is active in ALA and PLA and various state organizations and serves as a editorial advisor for ALA Editions. Kim was also named a Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2004. (Taken from indielibrarian.blogspot.com.)

Cost
Registration fee: $20 per attendee

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions?
Deborah Hotchkiss
803-734-8646
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009
The make-or-break deadline for this training is Sunday, November 15, at midnight. The training will be cancelled if fewer than 10 registrations have been received.

TRAINING DESCRIPTION
What is DISCUS and how is it used? This session will present an overview of South Carolina's Virtual Library, including its purpose and the resources it provides. The training will provide a hands-on introduction to the content and use of DISCUS databases and is particularly recommended for staff who are new to the South Carolina library community. Other staff who feel they need to refresh their knowledge of some of the newer DISCUS products may also find this training beneficial, as it will include an overview of the more recently-acquired resources.

FOR
Librarians, library staff and media specialists of school, college and public libraries, as well as school instructional technology trainers

LEVEL
Beginning users of DISCUS possessing basic computer and Web navigation skills

TRAINER
Ruth Thompson, DISCUS

COST
Free. Lunch is on your own.

LOCATION
SC State Library
Computer Training Room
1500 Senate Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Telephone: (803) 734-8644
Map and Parking Information

QUESTIONS?
Ruth Thompson, (803) 734-4627, rthompson@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Training Description
Learn how to locate information on grants available from private foundations and corporations, using the State Library’s electronic and print resources. The Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s grants database, as well as grants-related web sites, will be demonstrated. Includes basic information on writing a grant proposal

For
Open to state employees, librarians, and the public.

Trainer
Dawn Mullin, South Carolina State Library

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Computer Training Room

Questions?
Dawn Mullin
803-737-3762
dmullin@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Thursday, November 19, 2009

Description
Stanley F. Lanzano, author of True Places, a documentary photographer's vivid study of the daily and spiritual lives of an African American coastal community.

Books will be available for purchase and autographing.

The South Carolina Center for the Book is the South Carolina Affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and is a cooperative project of the South Carolina State Library, the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, and the Humanities Council SC.

Cost
Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

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Friday, November 20, 2009

Training Description
An introduction to the new SC LENDS online catalog and Safari Books Online. In this class, you will learn the basic skills such as how to locate items, place holds, and manage your account.

For
Open to state government employees

Trainer
Brenda Boyd, South Carolina State Library

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Computer Training Room

Questions?
Brenda Boyd
803-734-8628
bboyd@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Thursday, December 3, 2009

Training Description
Learn how to locate information on grants available from private foundations and corporations, using the State Library’s electronic and print resources. The Foundation Directory Online, the Foundation Center’s grants database, as well as grants-related web sites, will be demonstrated. Includes basic information on writing a grant proposal.

For
Open to state employees, librarians, and the public.

Trainer
Dawn Mullin, South Carolina State Library

Cost
Free

Location
South Carolina State Library
1500 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Computer Training Room

Questions?
Dawn Mullin
803-737-3762
dmullin@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Friday, December 4, 2009

Description
The Children’s Librarians Exchange is a part of an annual series of sharing and networking workshops designed for public library staff. The morning session the entire group will share information on a variety of topics. The afternoon session each population group (small, medium and large) will have a space to talk about specific concerns. Lunch will be provided.

For
Children's & YA Librarians, Library staff

Trainer
South Carolina State Library staff

Cost
Registration fee: $10 per attendee

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Deborah Hotchkiss
803-734-8646
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Description
Discuss current issues, trends, concerns, and fresh, innovative ideas with other library branch managers from around the state. Lunch will be provided.

For
Branch Managers

Trainer
South Carolina State Library staff

Cost
Registration fee: $10 per attendee

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Deborah Hotchkiss
803-734-8646
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Thursday, December 10, 2009

Description
Mike Creel and Lynn Kelley, authors of The Boykin Spaniel. Newly revised, the definitive guide to the state dog of South Carolina.

Ben McC. Moise, author of Ramblings of a Lowcountry Game Warden. Career-spanning tales of a coastal crimefighter, ranging from the treacherous to the hilarious.

Books will be available for purchase and autographing.

The South Carolina Center for the Book is the South Carolina Affiliate of the Library of Congress Center for the Book and is a cooperative project of the South Carolina State Library, the University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science, and the Humanities Council SC.

Cost
Speaker @ the Center is FREE and open to the public. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

]]> http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1518878 crogers@statelibrary.sc.gov(Curtis Rogers) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=SCSL#1518878 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 EST Date
Friday, January 29, 2010

Description
The Bookmobile Librarian's Exchange is an opportunity for networking and discussing current issues and trends in the field. Contact Deborah Hotchkiss to suggest discussion topics, agenda items and information about bringing your bookmobile to the exchange. Lunch will be provided.

For
Bookmobile Librarians

Trainer
South Carolina State Library staff

Cost
Registration fee: $10

Location
Richland County Public Library--Southeast Regional Branch
7421 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Meeting Room

Questions?
Deborah Hotchkiss
803-734-8646
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.gov

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Description
The Teen Services Exchange is a sharing and networking session designed for public library staff interested in providing quality services to teens. Lunch will be provided.

For
Teen/Youth Services Librarians

Trainer
South Carolina State Library staff

Cost
Registration fee: $10

Location
South Carolina State Library
1430 Senate St.
Columbia, SC 29201
Room 309

Questions?
Deborah Hotchkiss
803-734-8646
dhotchkiss@statelibrary.sc.gov

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