Hello! I’ve started this blog as a place to collect and distribute all of the professional development opportunities that cross my desk as the leader of the Staff Development Team at Austin Community College. Feel free to submit any items to ecollier@austincc.edu.
I am not associated with any of these opportunities. Please follow the links in the posts for more information.
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Register NOW for the ACRL/NY Annual Symposium 2009 – Space is Limited!
When: Friday, December 4, 2009
Where: Baruch College, Vertical Campus Conference Center, 14th floor
(please note the change in location from previous years)
55 Lexington Avenue (at 24th Street)
New York, NY
http://acrlnysymp09.wordpress.com/about/
Topic: “Emerging Leadership in Academic Libraries”
Leaders inspire and motivate us. Leaders create vision and purpose. But what does it take to be a leader in today’s academic library? How do we mentor and sustain leaders within our organizations? How do we take charge of our own career paths and move into leadership roles? This symposium will address these questions while opening up a discussion of leadership across the different stages of librarianship.
Speakers:
Brian Mathews
Amanda Etches-Johnson
Mary Carmen Chimato
Damon Jaggars
Program: http://acrlnysymp09.wordpress.com/program/
Register online from the symposium’s web site (and find information for registering by check/mail): http://acrlnysymp09.wordpress.com/about/
Walk-in registrations will not be accepted.
We hope to see you there!
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ACRL invites proposal submissions for the ACRL 2011 National Conference to be held in Philadelphia, March 30 – April 2, 2011. The full text of the Call for Participation is online.
The ACRL 2011 National Conference theme, “A Declaration of Interdependence,” reflects the idea that in order to be successful, libraries must cooperate with each other and interconnect with their campus communities. ACRL invites individuals to submit their most innovative or radical proposals to help make ACRL 2011 a truly revolutionary conference.
Session Formats
Proposals are sought for a variety of formats including contributed papers, cyber zed shed presentations, panel sessions, preconferences, virtual conference webcasts, workshops, poster sessions, and roundtable discussions. Descriptions of session formats are online.
Conference Tracks
Submitters are encouraged to investigate the issues and topics described as part of the conference tracks. Track descriptions are available online.
How to Submit
Proposals must be submitted via the proposal form.
Deadlines
May 10, 2010 – Contributed Paper, Panel Session, Preconference, and Workshop proposals due
November 1, 2010 – Cyber Zed Shed presentation, Poster Session, Roundtable Discussion, and Virtual Conference Webcast proposals due
Complete details about the conference are online at www.acrl.org/acrl/nationalconference. Questions about the Call for Participation or ACRL 2011 should be directed Margot Conahan at (312) 280-2522, or e-mail mconahan@ala.org.
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Cultivating Loyal Library Customers
by Delivering Meaningful and Memorable Service!
December 7, 2009 2pm to 3pm Central Time
This introductory customer service class is recommended for any staff member who interacts with customers (patrons) on a regular basis. The webinar deals specifically with attitudes and actions for cultivating customer loyalty with both internal and external customers at the library. The presenter will offer specific tools and techniques to help cultivate loyal library customers, and make the patron experience meaningful and memorable.
Presenter Steve Wishnack is the founder and President of Think & Do, providing consultation, seminars and workshops that help organizations cultivate customer relationships. www.thinkanddo.us. Steve has written articles on Customer Service for The Massachusetts Municipal Association, and authored the chapter on Customer Service in Clinical Trials, for A Guide to Patient Recruitment and Retention, published by Thomson, in April, 2004. In addition to speaking at numerous organizational conferences and client events, Steve has been a guest speaker for The International Customer Service Association (ICSA) and for several libraries in Texas.
Steve holds both BA and MS degrees in Education from Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY. He now resides in Andover, Massachusetts.
Registration: $45 for TLA members, $55 for non-members.
Special Group Rate! $35 per person for groups of 5 or more – contact CE Specialist Ted Wanner for details (tedw@txla.org)
Instructions for logging into the webinar will be sent to all registrants prior to the event. CE credit will be available.
Register at this link: CE WEBINAR REGISTRATION (or visit www.txla.org/ce)
Ted Wanner, CE Specialist, Texas Library Association – tedw@txla.org or 800-580-2852
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Final Reminder – CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2009
38th Annual LOEX Conference
April 29 – May 1, 2010
Dearborn, Michigan
The Michigan LOEX Committee invites you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at the 38th Annual LOEX Conference, April 29 – May 1, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. The conference theme, Bridging and Beyond: Developing Librarian Infrastructure, spans the information literacy landscape, looking for the best in library instruction.
Presenters are encouraged to develop unique and creative proposals related to the theme. Proposals should showcase effective and innovative practices, provide useful information that participants can use at their libraries, support collaboration, and be as applicable as possible to a wide range of academic institution types. Successful proposals reflect elements of one of seven themes:
* Structural Supports: Assessment and Evaluation focuses on the use of peer evaluation, evaluating instructional tools, assessing student needs and learning, and judging information literacy initiatives.
* Infrastructure: Designing Enhanced Learning Spaces looks at how specially designed spaces improve and/or impact information literacy or instruction initiatives.
* New Materials: Innovative Use of Instructional Technology examines ways new technology is being utilized in the classroom. This track can include looking at the building, implementation, or maintenance of technology in the classroom.
* Expansion: Utilizing Nontraditional Instruction Methods asks presenters to show the unique ways they approach information literacy. The emphasis is on creative teaching strategies, curriculum designs, and engagement exercises.
* Bridges Near and Far: Forming Innovative Collaborations showcases connections with others to further information literacy initiatives. Connections and collaboration can be of all sorts, including within the library or library system, within the campus community, or with connections located off-campus.
* Removing the Tolls: Employing Effective Leadership illustrates the different ways leadership can eliminate barriers to create an improved environment for information literacy initiatives.
* Reinforcements: Curriculum Lesson Plans “to Go“ has the presenter share a proven lesson or unit plan, including processes and materials. Session participants should be able to go back to their respective institutions and readily implement the lesson plan.
SESSION FORMATS
Two types of proposals will be accepted.
* Presentation: A 60-minute session that includes time for a 45-minute presentation and 10-15 minutes of question and answer. Most feature a successful program, practice or key issue related to instruction or information literacy. Presentations are intended for an audience typically of 50-70 people. Presenters should include in the proposal description the topic and an outline of the presentation.
* Interactive Workshop: A 60-minute session where the presenter facilitates a learning environment in which attendees develop or explore teaching and/or research techniques. Presenters are expected to facilitate a well-planned and interactive session. Workshops are intended for an audience typically of 30-60 people. Proposals should include a description of the topic and details on how the presenter will make this session a “hands-on” experience for attendees.
In addition, there will be Poster sessions. Students currently enrolled in a Master’s program in library and information sciences along with librarians in resident or intern programs will be invited to propose poster sessions. Details about proposing poster sessions have been posted in a separate call for proposal, http://www.loexconference.org/postersessions.html
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Proposals must be received by November 20, 2009. Proposals only can be submitted through the online submission form. The primary contact on the proposal will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by Friday, January 15, 2010.
More information can be found at: http://www.loexconference.org/callforproposals.html
Contact for presenters: Jennifer Zimmer at sessions2010@loexconference.org
In November, Amigos premieres “Reference Policy”, a new course presented
by one of our experienced trainers in the area of reference.
Dates and Time: November 11 and 18, 2009, 10:30 to 12:30 a.m. Central Time each day
This course consists of two 2-hour sessions.
To register, go to
http://www.amigos.org/learning/catalog/shopping/product_details.php?id=280
Reference policy is the foundation upon which reference services are built upon. This course will take you step by step in the policy development process. Come learn how to create policy whether for face to face, telephone or virtual reference services . Also learn to write guidelines that will provide you, your co-workers and library users with the understanding of how reference services fit with the overall vision and mission of your institution.
Instructor: Arta Kabashi, Continuing Education Librarian
Amigos is an IACET authorized continuing education provider.
For the most up-to-date training schedule, a complete list of courses, descriptions, fees, and a convenient online registration form, visit http://www.amigos.org/learning/calendar/
or contact Chris Brown at Amigos, 1-800-843-8482, ext. 2829, or brown@amigos.org
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Monday 9- Sunday 15th November is Information Literacy Week in Second Life, the
virtual world. Events have been organised by people in the USA, Colombia and
the UK. Note that Second Life time = PDT
You will be able to participate if you have a SL avatar and have the SL browser
installed on your computer.
The website for the event is at http://infolit-week-in-SL.ning.com/ and that is
where updates to the programme will be.
The following events are scheduled
———————–Monday November 9th
***Student exhibition of Information Literacy
4-5am SL time (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=9&month=11&year=2009&hour=4&min=0&sec=0&p1=234)
First year BSc Information Management students at the University of Sheffield
display the models of the “SCONUL 7 Pillars of Information Literacy” which they
have adapted with examples from questions to do with Swine Flu.
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/136/211/351/
***Evento en español: Lecciones aprendidas y buenas prácticas en programas de
Alfabetización Informacional-Spanish Event: Lessons learned and best practices
in INFOLIT programs
7-9 am SLT (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=9&month=11&year=2009&hour=7&min=0&sec=0&p1=234)
Se pretende reunir a diferentes profesionales que estén desarrollando programas
de Alfabetización Informacional con el fin de compartir algunas lecciones
aprendidas y buenas prácticas que dichos programas han dejado, y que sirvan de
guía para otros profesionales y programas.
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/191/194/26
Organized By: Alejandro Uribe Tirado
***ACRL IL in SL Week event
6pm SLT (and ongoing to 15 November) (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=9&month=11&year=2009&hour=18&min=0&sec=0&p1=234)
MLIS students at the University of Hawaii collaborate with Alexandria Knight of
UCLA on an IL exhibit and event at the ACRL site on ALA Island
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/ALA%20Island/217/42/61
———————Tuesday 10th November
*** Health Literacy exhibit: launch!
9-10am SLT and then ongoing (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=10&month=11&year=2009&hour=9&min=0&sec=0&p1=234)
Health Literacy is important to help you understand and manage your health care
decisions and needs.
Our interactive exhibit will test your knowledge about stroke (brain attack),
heart attack and some common medical terminology.
Come learn at our Health Literacy exhibit at Health Info Island!
Exhibit organised by Brielle Coronet, Medical Librarian
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/healthinfo%20island/18/25/22/
Ongoing exhibitions:
= = Student exhibitions of Information literacy
————– Wednesday 11th November
***HIV Testing and Information Literacy
9-10am SLT launch and then ongoing (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=11&month=11&year=2009&hour=9&min=0&sec=0&p1=234)
Karuna Island is the Second Life sim devoted to celebrating the lives of those
dealing with HIV/AIDS and making information, support, and creative services
available to them in the SL community. Robin Mochi, Karuna Island Consumer
Health Librarian, has created an interactive mindmap on HIV Testing using the
SCONUL 7 Pillars of Information Literacy.
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Karuna/33/50/23
Ongoing exhibitions:
= = Student exhibitions of Information literacy
= = Health Literacy
————– Thursday 12th November
*** SL orientation for librarians
6.30-8.00 am SLT (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=12&month=11&year=2009&hour=6&min=30&sec=0&p1=234)
New to Second Life? Learn some SL basics in this virtual workshop. It will be
led by Sheila Yoshikawa (Sheila Webber in Real Life, Department of Information
Studies, Sheffield University) and Kitty Mumfuzz (Keri Gray in Real Life, who
runs Weekes Gray Recruitment (http://www.weekesgray.com/)
To book a place, please email keri@weekesgray.com with your real life and second
life names and you will given the landmark
Ongoing exhibitions:
= = Student exhibitions of Information literacy
= = Health Literacy
= = HIV Testing and Information Literacy
————– Friday 13th November
***Opening of “What it means to me”: an exhibition on the way people think about
information and information literacy
1am-2am SLT then ongoing
This is the opening of an exhibition drawing on quotations about what
informationand information literacy mean to different people. The aim is that
this will be a growing 3D exhibition that will be flown up to a sky platform at
the end of Information Literacy week.
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Infolit%20iSchool/42/48/20/
**Information Literacy Panel: “Web 2.0 Approaches to IL”
Noon SLT (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=13&month=11&year=2009&hour=12&min=0&sec=0&p1=234)
Information Literacy Panel produced by MLIS students at the University of
Hawaii. Moderator: (Alexandria Knight) Esther Grassian, UCLA
Panelists: (Sheila Yoshikawa) Sheila Webber, U. Sheffield, Marsha Schnirring
(Buk Binder)
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/ALA%20Island/56/191/28
Ongoing exhibitions:
= = Student exhibitions of Information literacy
= = Health Literacy
= = HIV Testing and Information Literacy
————– Saturday 14th November
Ongoing exhibitions:
= = Student exhibitions of Information literacy
= = Health Literacy
= = HIV Testing and Information Literacy
= = What it means to me”: an exhibition on the way people think about
information and information literacy
————– Sunday 15th November
***Information Literacy week: Closing party!
1pm SLT (for times in your country/region see
http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/fixedtime.html?day=15&month=11&year=2009&hour=13&min=0&sec=0&p1=234)
Come to a party to celebrate the close of the first annual Information Literacy
Week in SL, hosted by Sheila Yoshikawa (Info Lit Island) and Adra Letov, at the
beautiful Jazz Cat.
Location: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Info%20Island%20International/118/28/35/
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With all the recent news and discussion about Integrated Library Systems (including Marshall Breeding’s call for participation in this year’s Perceptions 2009 International Library Automation Survey), I thought it apropos to mention the upcoming webinar WebJunction is hosting in collaboration with ALA TechSource.
On December 10th at 1:00 Eastern join us for a discussion of Integrated Library Systems (ILS) and the trend toward customizability through Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) with library systems expert Marshall Breeding and representatives from leading vendors in the field. We’ll discuss new features and capabilities available in the most modern library software, and what it really means for these tools to be “customizable.” This event will coincide with the publication of Marshall Breeding’s December 2009 issue of Library Technology Reports.
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DATE: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 | TIME: Noon–1:00 PM EST | REGISTER TODAY
Libraries are continuing to evolve and are using new technologies to expand their presence as virtual knowledge centers for information sharing communities. Patrons conducting research remotely are increasingly using mobile devices and accessing resources in multiple languages.
Librarians as 21st century knowledge technologists as well as electronic information experts need to offer easily accessible library-specific solutions tailored to the unique data and information needs of their users. Technology solution providers are working with publishers and are moving towards more sharing of data, interoperability standards and electronic workflow required to meet these needs.
Listen to three industry notables share their view of how the industry is responding and changing to meet these evolving needs of the library ecosystem using today’s emerging technologies to meet the needs of patrons today and for the future.
REGISTER FOR THIS FREE WEBCAST TODAY AT www.libraryjournal.com/futureofthelibrary
PANELISTS
Peter McCracken, Co-Founder & Director of Content and Business Development, Shipindex.org
Rob Mercer, General Manager, Serials Solutions
Andrew Pace, Executive Director, Networked Library Services, OCLC
Can’t make it on November 18? No problem!
LJ webcasts are archived for 12 months after the live event. With your webcast registration, enjoy the ability to access this event on-demand as often as you’d like.
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Final Reminder – CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2009
38th Annual LOEX Conference
April 29 – May 1, 2010
Dearborn, Michigan
The Michigan LOEX Committee invites you to submit proposals to be considered for presentation at the 38th Annual LOEX Conference, April 29 – May 1, 2010 in Dearborn, Michigan. The conference theme, Bridging and Beyond: Developing Librarian Infrastructure, spans the information literacy landscape, looking for the best in library instruction.
Presenters are encouraged to develop unique and creative proposals related to the theme. Proposals should showcase effective and innovative practices, provide useful information that participants can use at their libraries, support collaboration, and be as applicable as possible to a wide range of academic institution types. Successful proposals reflect elements of one of seven themes:
* Structural Supports: Assessment and Evaluation focuses on the use of peer evaluation, evaluating instructional tools, assessing student needs and learning, and judging information literacy initiatives.
* Infrastructure: Designing Enhanced Learning Spaces looks at how specially designed spaces improve and/or impact information literacy or instruction initiatives.
* New Materials: Innovative Use of Instructional Technology examines ways new technology is being utilized in the classroom. This track can include looking at the building, implementation, or maintenance of technology in the classroom.
* Expansion: Utilizing Nontraditional Instruction Methods asks presenters to show the unique ways they approach information literacy. The emphasis is on creative teaching strategies, curriculum designs, and engagement exercises.
* Bridges Near and Far: Forming Innovative Collaborations showcases connections with others to further information literacy initiatives. Connections and collaboration can be of all sorts, including within the library or library system, within the campus community, or with connections located off-campus.
* Removing the Tolls: Employing Effective Leadership illustrates the different ways leadership can eliminate barriers to create an improved environment for information literacy initiatives.
* Reinforcements: Curriculum Lesson Plans “to Go“ has the presenter share a proven lesson or unit plan, including processes and materials. Session participants should be able to go back to their respective institutions and readily implement the lesson plan.
SESSION FORMATS
Two types of proposals will be accepted.
* Presentation: A 60-minute session that includes time for a 45-minute presentation and 10-15 minutes of question and answer. Most feature a successful program, practice or key issue related to instruction or information literacy. Presentations are intended for an audience typically of 50-70 people. Presenters should include in the proposal description the topic and an outline of the presentation.
* Interactive Workshop: A 60-minute session where the presenter facilitates a learning environment in which attendees develop or explore teaching and/or research techniques. Presenters are expected to facilitate a well-planned and interactive session. Workshops are intended for an audience typically of 30-60 people. Proposals should include a description of the topic and details on how the presenter will make this session a “hands-on” experience for attendees.
In addition, there will be Poster sessions. Students currently enrolled in a Master’s program in library and information sciences along with librarians in resident or intern programs will be invited to propose poster sessions. Details about proposing poster sessions have been posted in a separate call for proposal, http://www.loexconference.org/postersessions.html
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Proposals must be received by November 20, 2009. Proposals only can be submitted through the online submission form. The primary contact on the proposal will be notified if the proposal has been accepted for presentation by Friday, January 15, 2010.
More information can be found at: http://www.loexconference.org/callforproposals.html
Contact for presenters: Jennifer Zimmer at sessions2010@loexconference.org
