Upcoming BCLA Workshop - Genealogy for Information Staff

The BCLA Continuing Education Centre is happy to announce that Janet Tomkins will be presenting a new session of her excellent Genealogy for Information Staff workshop.

http://www.bcla.bc.ca/genealogy/

Course name:
Genealogy for Information Staff

Presenter:
Janet Tomkins

Date:
November 7, 2008

Time:
9:30-5:00
Lunch is NOT included, but there will be a one hour break.

Location:
Nanaimo Harbourfront Branch
Vancouver Island Regional Library
90 Commercial Street
Nanaimo, BC
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Description:
Genealogy for Information Staff
Genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies and among the most popular uses of the Internet today. In this workshop, participants will learn what genealogy is and the standard techniques and tools used by genealogists to explore their roots. The workshop will focus on Canadian genealogical research, giving participants an overview of key genealogical resources, including civil registration, census, and church records. Participants will learn how to access these records using print, microfilm and the Internet. The workshop will also examine other topics related to the provision of genealogy information services in library settings.

Who Should Participate
This workshop will be of interest to library staff working with genealogists in public libraries. Because the resources available for Canadian genealogical research are valuable for other types of historical research, the workshop is also appropriate for individuals working in academic settings, especially those with Canadian history programs.

Outcomes:

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Describe the genealogical research process and the standard techniques and tools used by genealogical researchers.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the characterstics of key genealogical records and how to access them.
• Locate genealogical data using three core genealogy “super-sites.”
• Demonstrate an understanding of related topics and issues including collection development, inter-library loan, referrals, current awareness tools and professional resources.

About the Presenter
Janet Tomkins is the genealogy librarian at the Vancouver Public Library. Janet regularly conducts genealogy programs for the public, and produces the Vancouver Public Library’s quarterly "Genealogical Resources Newsletter". In consultation with the local Chinese-Canadian community and with partial support from Library and Archives Canada, she developed a specialized Chinese-Canadian Genealogy website (www.vpl.ca/ccg/) and a related wiki (ccgwiki.vpl.ca). She teaches a course on genealogy at the School of Library, Archival and Information Studies at UBC and is a member of the Standing Committee, Genealogy and Local History Section, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. In November 2007, she joined the new Library and Archives Canada Services Advisory Board as one of its inaugural members.

Fees & Registration:
Members $100
Non-Members $115

To register online, click the Register button. Visa, MasterCard and American Express accepted. Please register one person at a time. If you have any questions about registration, please contact the BCLA Office at office@bcla.bc.ca

Class Size: 16

Please note – if you have successfully registered, you will receive a confirmation email. If you are unable to register through the website, or if you do not receive your confirmation, please contact the BCLA Office at office@bcla.bc.ca

Further instructions regarding the location and parking will be forwarded to participants via e-mail (closer to the event date).

Deadline for registration: Monday, Nov. 3rd, 9:00 AM (but please register as soon as possible, as this event is likely to sell out quickly).

Family Literacy - Intensive Course - Sept 12 & 13 - Vancouver

Vancouver Community College, in partnership with Literacy BC, the Centre for Family Literacy and 2010 Legacies Now, is excited to continue our very successful FAMILY LITERACY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM.

The first of its kind in British Columbia, this credential offers an excellent curriculum facilitated by leaders in the field.

Join us this fall for the prerequisite course Family Literacy Introduction. Offered at the Downtown Campus of Vancouver Community College, this intensive weekend course provides an overview of key themes and issues, and introduces you to best practices in promoting literacy with adults, children and community groups. Fiona Morrison, Director of Family Literacy and Early Learning Literacy Now, is our exceptionally qualified instructor for this initiative.

Past participants said:
"The content and facilitation of this course was superb!"
"The curriculum was excellent, practical and immediately useful in my work."
"Our instructor was amazing – so knowledgeable, supportive and inspiring."

This course is designed for those who currently work or wish to work in family literacy. It will also be of interest to those in related fields who want to learn more about family literacy. We welcome all interested participants who have the ability to speak, read and write English at a Grade 12 level or equivalency or instructor approval.

Course Number: FAML 1101
Course Fee: $140.00
Required Text: $25.00
CRN: 30203
Course Dates: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday, September 13, 2008 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Documents of Completion will be issued to all participants who successfully complete this 15 hour course.

There are simple ways to register!

1. Phone: Call (604) 443-8484 and register with Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
2. Web: Register online at www.vcc.ca. Click on Programs, Health Sciences & Human Services.
3. In person: Pay by cash, cheque, credit or debit card at the Continuing Studies Office, Main Foyer, 250 West Pender Street.

BCLA Continuing Education Session - Introduction to Web Scripting with PHP

This session has been canceled - we hope to reschedule for the Fall.

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The BCLA Continuing Education Committee is pleased to annouce that John Durno and Mark Jordan will be teaching another course this June, this one will be an introduction to PHP

Registrations and information
www.bcla.bc.ca/php

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Introduction to Web Scripting with PHP

Date:
Sat. June 7 & Sun. June 8

Time:
10:00 – 5:30
Lunch is NOT included, but there will be a one hour break.

Location:
University of Victoria Library, Victoria, BC

Course Description:
This course will introduce the creation of dynamic web pages using the popular PHP scripting language. Participants will learn how to create web pages that vary their output based on user input. The basic building blocks of PHP and web programming will be covered in a series of hands-on exercises, including: variables, arrays, control structures, sessions, reading from external sources, and security. No prior knowledge of programming is required.
The workshop will be hands-on.

Benefits for the participants:

• Ability to test PHP configuration
• Ability to use basic PHP variables, data types, control structures, and functions
• Ability to check PHP scripts for the most common security vulnerabilities
• At the end of the course, participants will write a basic "feedback form" in PHP

(Due to time constraints, this course will not cover using PHP to interact with databases, XML, or library-specific data structures.)

Who should participate:
Anyone who maintains a web site that needs to accept and process basic user input. Web managers, library systems staff, and people investigating the use of PHP-based Content Management Systems will benefit from this course.

Prerequisites:
Basic knowledge of HTML and web page creation, and the ability to use a plain text editor. No prior knowledge of programming is required.

About the presenters:

John Durno is Coordinator, Information Technology Services, University of Victoria Libraries

Mark Jordan is Head of Library Systems, Simon Fraser University

Costs:
$250 members
$325 non-members

Size: 16

Registration Deadline: Fri May 30, 3:00 pm.

Registered participants will be contacted closer to the class date with the exact computer lab location.

All cancellations will be subject to a processing fee of $25. Cancellations must be received before the registration deadline.

Registration and information
http://www.bcla.bc.ca/php
BCLA Office: office@bcla.bc.ca