Internet Librarian 2007 - Monterey CA

Upcoming conference of possible interest to BCLA members

Internet Librarian 2007

Oct 29-31 Monterey California

http://www.infotoday.com/il2007/default.shtml

Information Today, Inc. returns to Monterey in 2007 to present the
11th annual Internet Librarian – the ONLY conference for information
professionals who are using, developing, and embracing Internet,
Intranet, and Web-based strategies in their roles as information
architects and navigators,Webmasters and Web managers, content
evaluators and developers, taxonomists, searchers, community builders,
information providers, trainers, guides, and more.

Whether you are managing information for a business, law firm,
university, school or public library, keeping up with new tools and
techniques is always a challenge. Internet Librarian 2007 definitely
meets that challenge.

Virtual Librarianship in 2nd Life - September

Online course of possible interest to BCLA members

The Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Alliance Library System of Illinois are pleased to offer two different six week online (in Second Life) courses to introduce you to libraries and information services in a virtual world.

INTRODUCTION TO VIRTUAL WORLD LIBRARIANSHIP (3 sections available)

Section One: September 4, 11, 18, 25, October 2 and 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm SL (8:00 - 10:00 pm central)
Section Two: September 14, 21, 28, October 19, 26, and November 9 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. SL (9:30 - 11:30 am central)
Section Three: September 14, 21, 28, October 19, 26, and November 9 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm SL (1:30 - 3:30 pm central)

Location: Info Island, Second Life
Cost: $200
Audience: Open to all library and information professionals

Week One: Introduction to Libraries in Virtual Worlds
Week Two: Second Life 101
Week Three: Collections, Resources, and Exhibits in Virtual Environment
Week Four: Reference and Information Services in Virtual Worlds
Week Five: Managing and Working in a Virtual Library or Department
Week Six: Skills Needed by 21st Century Librarians in Virtual Worlds

INTERMEDIATE VIRTUAL WORLD LIBRARIANSHIP (3 sections available)

Section One: September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, and 22 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm SL (8:00 - 10:00 pm central)
Section Two: November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11 from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. SL (9:30 - 11:30 am central)
Section Three: November 6, 13, 20, 27, December 4 and 11 from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm SL (1:30 - 3:30 pm central)

Location: Info Island, Second Life
Cost: $250
Audience: Open to those who have completed the Introduction course or who have library experience in Second Life

Week One: Overview of Virtual Worlds Including Second Life & Others-What Libraries are Doing in Them
Week Two: Library Programs and Events in Second Life
Week Three: Introduction to Building and Scripting Items in Second Life
Week Four: Virtual World Library Services for Teens and Young Adults
Week Five: Introduction to Machinima - Creating Films in Second Life
Week Six: Immersive Learning Environments and Libraries

For additional information and to register, visit:
http://www.lis.uiuc.edu/programs/cpd/Second_Life.html

Upcoming Education Institute Courses for September

Sept 4- On-line Outreach: 2.0 Marketing Strategies for Libraries with Sarah Houghton-Jan (webcast)
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Sept 5 - Exploring the Intersection of Libraries and Games with Scott Nicholson (webcast)
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Sept 6 - Comic Books, Manga and More with Michael Pawuk (audio conference)
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Sept 10 - Connecting with Reluctant Teen Readers: Tips, Titles, and Tools with Patrick Jones (audio conference)
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Sept 10 - Time Management for Library Staff with Cheryl Stenstrom (4wk online course)
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Sept 11 - Mother Goose on the Loose with Betsy Diamant-Cohen (audio conference)
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Sept 17 - Children's Book Reviewing 101 with Carol-Ann Hoyte (audio conference)
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Sept 17 - Project Management for Libraries with Mary Auckland (5wk audio course)
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Sept 18 - Setting up the New Stuff: Planning & Implementing Library 2.0 with David King (webcast)
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Sept 19 - VOUS AVEZ DIT « CONTES » ?...MAIS LEQUEL ? avec Marie Barguirdjian Bletton (audio conference)
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Sept 19 - Research Ethics: An overview of issues and policies with Lisa M. Given (audio conference)
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Sept 20 - Library Youth Participation: Making It Happen! with Diane P. Tuccillo (audio conference)
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Sept 24 - Change Minds - Change Lives with Peggy Thomas (webcast)
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Sept 25 - Administrative Processes in the Smaller Library with John Moorman (audio conference)
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Sept 27 - Training Library Staff And Volunteers to Provide Extraordinary Customer Service with Julie Todaro (audio conference)
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Upcoming Education Institute Courses for October

Oct 1 - Readers Advisory Services: How to Find the Middle of the Row! with Terri L. Lyons (6wk online course)
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Oct 2 - Going Drupal: an Open Source CMS Adventure with Pat Moore, Darryl Friesen, and Doug Macdonald (webcast)
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Oct 3 - Super Teaching: Think! Models for Instructional Improvement with David Loertscher (audio conference)
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Oct 4 - Best Practices: Collaboration for Student Achievement with Lesley Farmer (audio conference)
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Oct 5 - PowerPoint: Getting Started with Bruce Roxburgh, Lily Alberry and Kris Purdy (webcast)
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Oct 9 - Media Literacy Through Media Production: Creating Media Works in the Junior Grades with Melissa Jensen (webcast)
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Oct 10 - The Case for Net Neutrality in Canada with Michael Geist (audio conference)
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Oct 11 - Wikis for Teaching and Learning with Doug Achterman (audio conference)
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Oct 15 - It's a Web 2.0 World! How Will This Impact Our School Library Program? with Anita Brooks-Kirkland (audio conference)
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Oct 16 - Lego Your Library: Social Software and Web 2.0 Building Blocks with Geoffrey Harder and Kenton Good (webcast)
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Oct 17 - Library Programs On-line: Possibilities and Practicalities with Tom Peters (webcast)
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Oct 18 - Managing Virtual Library Collections with E-Metrics with Andrew White and Eric Djiva Kamal (webcast)
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Oct 22 - Teaching the Holocaust Through Picture Books with Lisa Silverman (audio conference)
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Oct 23 - Graduating with 21st Century Skills with Lorie Roth (audio conference)
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Oct 24 - Just For Guys: French lit for the six to twelve year old reader with Marina O'Grady-Lamont (audio conference)
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Oct 24 - Using Interviews as a Research Method in Your Library with Lisa M. Given (audio conference)
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Oct 25 - Reader-Centered Services in the Public Library with Sarah Wenning (audio conference)
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Oct 26 - So why am I learning this? Helping students internalize the underlying patterns and concepts of searching for information with Mindy Thuna (audio conference)
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Oct 30 - Is My PC Infected? Practical Ways to Stomp Out and Prevent Malware & Spyware with Alex Merrill (webcast)
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YAACS Puppetry Workshop Sept 18

The YAACS and BCLA CE Committee is proud to announce the upcoming Puppetry Workshop on Sept 18th.

More information and registration
http://www.bcla.bc.ca/puppetry

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Date: Sep 18, 2007
Time: 09:00AM-12:30PM
Description:
5 presenters will provide you with a wide range of puppetry information and tips, including: sample scripts, puppetry demonstrations, shadow puppet construction, and information about supplies and suppliers.

More information can be found at:
http://www.bcla.bc.ca/puppetry

Cost:
BCLA Members $15.00
Non-members: $25.00

Coffee & Refreshments Included

Please note:
If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation after registering, or if you are unable to register on line using a credit card, please e-mail the BCLA Office at office@bcla.bc.ca

We need a minimum of 20 registrations for this event to take place, so please register as soon as possible! If registration reaches capacity, we will be taking a wait list.

Upcoming BCLA CE session - Training Delivery Skills Sept 10 & 11

Your BCLA Continuing Education Committee is pleased to announce the presentation of the 2-day workshop, Training Delivery Skills - Level 1.

More information can be found at:
www.bcla.bc.ca/tds

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Course Name: Training Delivery Skills - Level 1

Presenter: Reva Kalef

Date: Sept. 10 & 11 2007

Time: 9:00 - 4:30
Lunch is not included, but there will be a one hour break

Location:
Burnaby Public Library
Bob Prittie Metrotown Branch
6100 Willingdon Ave.
Burnaby, BC
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Description:
In this highly interactive 2-day workshop, participants will increase their understanding of how to help adults learn more effectively. Participants will also have two opportunities to practice instructional delivery in a supportive, coaching environment.

Throughout the 2 days, participants are encouraged to add to their knowledge base, ask questions, solve problems, try out new ideas, disagree, share experiences, practice skills, and give and receive feedback. Emphasis is on building a collegial atmosphere in which participants can both increase their understanding of how to help adults learn and practice instructional delivery.

About the Presenter:
Reva Kalef (www.kalefconsulting.com) has been involved in the field of adult education as an instructor, instructional designer and consultant since 1984. She works with post-secondary institutions, business & industry, government agencies and non-profit organizations. Reva specializes in assisting instructors and instructional designers in their ongoing professional development.

Please note, Reva will to contacting the participants for a brief telephone interview about 10 days prior to the workshop.

Class Size: 10 max.

Cost:
$475 members (all participants must be BCLA members)
An administration fee of $25 will apply to any cancellations.

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Due to the popularity of this session, participants will be chosen by lottery, with one person per institution attending. Individual members are also encouraged to apply if they are paying for the workshop themselves. If you or your library is interested in attending, please send an email to the BCLA at cont.ed.bcla@gmail.com with one of the following subject lines:
TRAINING DELIVERY SKILLS LOTTERY--INDIVIDUAL
TRAINING DELIVERY SKILLS LOTTERY--LIBRARY

Email applications must be received by 12 noon, Friday August 10. Successful libraries/individuals will be contacted on Monday August 13th and will have until 12 noon, Thursday August 16 to finalize payment.

When sending the email, libraries do not need to supply the name of the participant at that time. The name of the participant (with contact information) will be needed at time of registration.

This workshop will be also offered in Victoria in Feb 08. More information about that session will be announced later in the fall.