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Outcomes based training for libraries

Colleen Eggett — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 16:09:55 +0000

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. I miss all of those people a lot and wish I did more to connect with them. They always felt like friends to me (and still do).

It reminded me of the time I spent one week in DC doing OBE with the IMLS. I enjoyed that training as well. I went with Rose Frost and Juan Lee. It was a lot of fun. Rose and I got split up on the metro one night. She went one way and I went another but we finally both got back to the hotel in one piece. Actully the IMLS training was very well done and really taught me alot on the topic. It was one week vs one day, and was so good. Much more in depth, actually.

This fall I plan to teach long range planning training to public library directors in Utah. I will use what I learned from Todaro, what I learned in DC, and what I learned from Sandra Nelson for the training. It will be based on the Planning for Results by Sandra Nelson. It all has to do with good, meaningful reporting of what people want to accomplish in their libraries. I’ll have the training schedule up pretty soon, probably in 3 locations in Utah, and hope to get Craig Neilson and maybe others from USL to help out on the instruction. People have been calling me and emailing me about when it will start so I know there;s high interest among Utah library directors. When it’s posted you can register online at http://library.utah.gov/workshops

Garland Public Library & Website in a Box

Colleen Eggett — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:44:26 +0000

Colleen: Thanks so much for the great workshops, and for all that USL does for rural libraries. Our library is looking better and serving better than ever before! Thanks again for all you do. I will end with that note about the benefits of the web and workshops.

Garland City does not have a web site yet. We are rural and behind the times. Because USL provided the means for our Library to have a web site, the city now has access to information through the Garland Public Library. The number of hits on the site last year was unbelievable! Each year the library board sponsors a ‘fun run’ in conjunction with the city’s annual celebration. This site will now be used with advertising as a source for information and sign up. Thank you so much for providing this great service to our growing community. Staff attends every possible workshop to keep us undated and informed on maintaining the site. Each time we leave with even more valuable information to provide better information through the library web site. THANK YOU!
Teresa Clark
Garland Public Library

Free online training in May for librarians

Colleen Eggett — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:07:05 +0000

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 around? Join Kitty Pope as she walks through the process and the message which is all about hope and courage. Register: http://www.sirsidynixinstitute.com/seminar_page.php?sid=112

May 13, 12-1 pm Mountain Time: Push, Pull, Delight: My Library, My Collection, My Expert (Library Journal Webinar)

Push, Pull, Delight features a panel of collection, outreach and marketing experts who will discuss methods being used in their libraries to deepen and extend services and collections to patrons with ever growing expectations, and information appetites. Register: http://www.libraryjournal.com/webcasts/48747/Webcasts.html

May 13, 12-1 pm Mountain Time: Spanish Language Outreach Success Stories (WebJunction Webinar)

Join three Montana librarians for a one-hour free webinar featuring real-world examples of successful outreach. Amy Ling (North Valley Public Library), Marie Habener (Dillon Public Library) and Molly Ledermann (Missoula Public Library) will present the work they have done to sustain the momentum of WebJunction’s Spanish Language Outreach project, and discuss their ongoing strategies to assess community needs, make their libraries more welcoming, develop programming, and foster connections with Spanish-speaking communities. Montana librarians became involved with Spanish Language Outreach through participation in workshops in seven Montana communities. Since then, they have used the MTSLO blog to showcase those who continue to provide outreach activities, services and programs for Spanish Speakers in their communities. Register: http://evanced.info/webjunction/evanced/eventcalendar.asp

May 15, 12-1 pm Mountain Time: ALA Connections Salon: Education and Recruitment (OPAL)

Join us for an informal conversation about educating and recruiting library workers for the 21st century. Register: http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm

May 15, 2-3 pm Mountain Time: Introduction to Markup Languages (BCR)

Did you know that the term “markup” has actually been around for centuries? It is historically a publishing term, where early original manuscripts were “marked up” in preparation for printing. What does markup mean in this present technical age? Come decode the coding of markup languages like SGML, HTML, CSS, and XML. More importantly, learn about their impact on library and patron services. No “techie” experience required! Register:

http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=353

May 27, 1-2 pm Mountain Time: Hazardous Substances Data Bank, Haz-Map, and WISER (National Library of Medicine)

Hazardous Substances Data Bank, Haz-Map, and WISER. The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, MidContinental Region is presenting a new series of online classes. Once a month in 2009, liaisons will present information and exercises on various databases from the National Library of Medicine in an hour-long web conference. All classes are free and no registration is required. You will simply need 1) a computer with Internet access and 2) a phone (the system will call you – free of charge). To join the webinar, go to: https://webmeeting.nih.gov/mcrupdate/ on the day of the program.

web 2.0 training going on right now at USL

Colleen Eggett — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:15:55 +0000

Some of the comments:

Now we’re getting into the over my head stuff

It’s a strange thing

Can connect with your kids through facebook

How much do you allow in your library?

Kids communicate to find “cheats” for their games online

Need faster better computers for the games to play right in the library

At least in my library, gaming is noisy.

As we grow and change, the more services we offer at a library the more people come into it. Why should we be the nazi librarian and say they cannot play games?

There’s my blog. Haaaaah!

Law Library Celebrates National Library Week

Ray Matthews — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:51:05 +0000

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 Program and other resources. The presentation will be followed by a tour of the Utah State Law Library introducing the print and electronic resources available.

Monday, April 13th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 15th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Westlaw Basics
This class will teach you how to search for case law, statutes, and other information using specialized search techniques. You will also learn about the various options for printing and saving.

Tuesday, April 14th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Introduction to HeinOnline
HeinOnline provides access to historic and current legal publications, including law reviews and Federal material, and includes content not available on Westlaw or LexisNexis. Learn how to access these documents and view, print, and download them in PDF form.

Thursday, April 16th 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Registration is required for all classes. To reserve your spot:

• Call 801-238-7990
• Email library@email.utcourts.gov
• Or, stop by the State Law Library

Where:
All classses will be held at the Utah State Law Library
Matheson Courthouse, 450 South State Street, Room W-13

For more information please visit the:
Utah State Law Library Blog

Preservation Assistance Grant training

Colleen Eggett — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:41:29 +0000

April 3 2009, 10-11 am or 2-3 pm Mountain Time

BCR’s Digital and Preservation Services (DPS) provides free assistance to help you through the Preservation Assistance Grant (PAG) application process. Small- to medium-sized institutions can apply for $6000 to preserve and care for their collections through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)’s Preservation Assistance Grant for Smaller Institutions. Eligible institutions include non-profit libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, arts and cultural organizations, and town and county records offices.

For more information and to register for this program, visit:

http://www.bcr.org/training/schedule/programdetail.php?programid=350

Help for the technophobic librarian

Colleen Eggett — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:32:40 +0000

Today’s class on Help for the Technophobic Librarian was fun! We talked about all things techie, with folks that have patrons in every day doing techie things. Library directors and others who are interested in technology came to the event. Some takeaways:

Our patrons are doing 2.0 things every day on our computers. Are our librarians in the 2000′s or are we back in 1999?

Thomas Friedman said, “It’s all about how you horizontalize. It’s who addresses this clean power challenge the best that will find the most productivity.” Thomas Friedman, \”The world is flat 3.0\”

We need to realize that it’s the masses of people who are deciding how businesses run and even the libraries. We need to “learn it or die” as one attendee said. After all, “the people in the library are doing it like crazy,” continued another librarian.