Thanks for the NetLibrary training

Hey Colleen:

Wanted to drop you a note to tell you that the Netlibrary seminar I attended Nov 4 online was really really helpful.  I learned a bunch  of new stuff on Netlibrary — how much is now available for Ipods, the different consoles available to download to computers, directly to Ipods and MP3 players and netbooks . . . → Read More: Thanks for the NetLibrary training

The Rural Library Trustee: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships

How do library trustees get trained?
How are director and trustee roles defined to ensure a healthy library organization?
How are trustee relationships cultivated both in and outside the library circle?
Listen to an archived webinar that explores these and other questions related to library trustees. The session provides you with practical ideas and tactical . . . → Read More: The Rural Library Trustee: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships

Outcomes based training for libraries

Yesterday I went to a very interesting training sponsored by UALC:  Outcomes based measurement by Julie Todaro. She did a great job. There were many people there (maybe 100) from academic libraries in Utah. It was kind of fun to catch up with some of my old “cronies” from when I used to work at Primary. . . . → Read More: Outcomes based training for libraries

Free Webinar: Finding (Legally Safe) Music and Videos for Presentations, Blogs and Podcasts

June 17, 2009, 1-2 pm MDT

InfoPeople of California is offering a free webinar. Pre-registration is not required. To participate go to
http://infopeople.org/training/webcasts/webcast_data/321/index.html

Your library has been creating content for websites and blogs for years, and now it’s moving into adding sounds, songs and video. You know just what type of clip you want, but have an uneasy feeling . . . → Read More: Free Webinar: Finding (Legally Safe) Music and Videos for Presentations, Blogs and Podcasts

UPLIFT grant: Utah Library Assoc. Conference

Utah Library Association received an UPLIFT Organizational Resource grant from the Utah State Library in 2009. About 400 librarians and library enthusiasts attended the annual conference, “Utah Libraries: Turning up the Volume.”

Four presenters were sponsored, in whole or in part, by the grant:

Norma Blake, NJ State Librarian, LJ 2008 Librarian of the Year, ULA keynote speaker, “Libraries Surviving . . . → Read More: UPLIFT grant: Utah Library Assoc. Conference

Free online training in May for librarians

May 13,  10-11 am Mountain Time:  Leading in Difficult Times (SirsiDynix Institute)

As a library system director I get asked for advice regularly, but in the last few months the requests have been growing louder. How do I control the fear, what is leadership in tough times all about, why is inaction not an option this time . . . → Read More: Free online training in May for librarians

Law Library Celebrates National Library Week

In commemoration of National Library Week, the Utah State Law Library will be offering a number of classes and tours at the Matheson Courthouse (April 13-16, 2009).

Introduction to Resources for Self-Represented Parties

The class introduces the resources available for people representing themselves in court, including how to find an attorney, legal clinics, forms, the Online Court Assistance . . . → Read More: Law Library Celebrates National Library Week