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| 04/06/2010 | X | Advanced Reference
Join Kathleen Kern (University of Illinois Reference Librarian) to learn about the latest in referencing online and print resources. What are the best print resources to have for the general public? What are the best teen or children’s resources? What should you trust on the internet?
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| 04/14/2010 | X | FirstSearch Administration
This workshop explains how the settings in the FirstSearch Administration module affect the FirstSearch Public module; it covers configurable functionality such as scoping in WorldCat to library-specified holdings, linking to library-specified resources outside of FirstSearch, and many other useful settings. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to actually configure their library's FirstSearch account.
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| 04/14/2010 | X | OCLC ILL
Hands-on training will focus on the ability of staff and patrons to place interlibrary loan requests through the same FirstSearch interface. Participants will learn how to place requests, fill requests from other libraries, and how to complete the request process. Other information will be provided on Constant Data and routing of requests.
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| 04/15/2010 | X | Practical Web Tools for Library Websites and Marketing: Part 1
Has Web 2.0 passed you by? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the proliferation of web tools for blogs, wikis, widgets, and other hot new web technologies? Join LTLS staff Joe Sciacca, Donna Schaal, Michelle Ralston and David Lottes to explore a wide assortment of free and low-cost tools to help you communicate and market your library's services. We'll divide each session into half-hour blocks with one topic per block. We'll schedule a 1 hour break between the sessions at noon, so bring your lunch if you plan to attend the full day. Here's what we plan to cover:
Part 1
9:30 - Blogs
10:00 - Plinkit
10:30 - Wikis
11:00 - RSS Feeds
11:30 - Online Surveys & Polls
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| 04/15/2010 | X | Practical Web Tools for Library Websites and Marketing: Part 2
Has Web 2.0 passed you by? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the proliferation of web tools for blogs, wikis, widgets, and other hot new web technologies? Join LTLS staff Joe Sciacca, Donna Schaal, Michelle Ralston and David Lottes to explore a wide assortment of free and low-cost tools to help you communicate and market your library's services. We'll divide each session into half-hour blocks with one topic per block. We'll schedule a 1 hour break between the sessions at noon, so bring your lunch if you plan to attend the full day. Here's what we plan to cover:
Part 2
1:00 - Facebook & Twitter
1:30 - Instant Messaging
2:00 - Audio Recording
2:30 - Video Recording
3:00 - Personal Productivity Tools
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| 04/26/2010 | F X | Joe's Open House
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| 04/27/2010 | X | LINC - Getting Started
The Sirsi/Dynix Horizon system at the core of LINC is a complex system of functional and database components. To work effectively on LINC, a basic understanding of how these components operate and interact is essential. This session will define these integral parts of the system, such as modules, agency records, accounts, security records, item types, and other codes. Knowledge of these components will be assumed in all other training sessions. The session will continue with an introduction to the Horizon interface and basic searching techniques.
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| 04/28/2010 | X | LINC - Basic Circulation
This session will cover all essential functions, such as Check Out and renewal, Check In, adding and editing borrower records, adding requests for borrowers, Fast Adds, and processing the various blocks on a borrower's record. Also there will be a discussion of the policies and procedures for sharing materials between agencies, reviewing procedures for filling transit holds, and integrating the flow of items between automated and non-automated libraries.
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| 04/29/2010 | X | LINC - Advanced Circulation
This session will cover advanced techniques in circulation, create item report, reviewing the hold queues, reports & notices, and the group editor menu, the Web Catalog and MyMediaMall.
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| 04/29/2010 | X | LINC - Adding Items
Bibliographic records form the core of LINC. The accurate and thorough addition of new items ensures the long-term usefulness of the system. This session will teach fundamental details about bibliographic records and item records. Activities will focus on the correct methods for adding items to the system, including strategies for complete item searching, and identifying records accurately.
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| 05/03/2010 | X | Sustainability for Libraries (Public Per Capita Requirement)
Wondering how to develop a sustainability plan to fulfill the requirements of the 2011 Public Library Per Capita Grant Application? Laura Barnes, Librarian at the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center, will show you how to build an effective green team, develop a sustainability plan, set goals and benchmarks, and make progress toward going green at your library.
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| 05/03/2010 | X | Cleaning Out the Closets
Have you looked into your library’s closets lately? Would it surprise you to find old equipment or non-usable paper or chemical supplies? Laura Barnes and Donna Schaal will lead a brainstorming discussion about ways to dispose of non-needed equipment and supplies. Bring your questions!
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| 05/06/2010 | Privacy Rights in a Digital Age
Join the Director of ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom, Barbara Jones, to learn about a new ALA initiative that invites library users into a national conversation about privacy rights in a digital age. This session will explore how libraries can assist patrons in thinking critically and making more informed choices about their information privacy. Choose Privacy Week, a week-long awareness campaign and celebration, will take place May 2-8, 2010, and Barbara will be showcasing some of ALA's ideas and promotional materials.
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| 05/20/2010 | F X | LINC - Inventory
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| 05/21/2010 | F X | LINC - Inventory
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| 05/25/2010 | F X | LINC - Inventory
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| 05/26/2010 | X | LINC - Basic Circulation
This session will cover all essential functions, such as Check Out and renewal, Check In, adding and editing borrower records, adding requests for borrowers, Fast Adds, and processing the various blocks on a borrower's record. Also there will be a discussion of the policies and procedures for sharing materials between agencies, reviewing procedures for filling transit holds, and integrating the flow of items between automated and non-automated libraries.
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| 05/27/2010 | X | LINC - Adding Items
Bibliographic records form the core of LINC. The accurate and thorough addition of new items ensures the long-term usefulness of the system. This session will teach fundamental details about bibliographic records and item records. Activities will focus on the correct methods for adding items to the system, including strategies for complete item searching, and identifying records accurately.
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| 05/28/2010 | F X | Plinkit training - CRN
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