On-Demand: So you’re thinking of upgrading your ILS (CARL)

The second of two of the California Academic and Research Libraries’ (CARL) webinars, “So you’re thinking of upgrading your ILS” that took place yesterday, October 16, has been archived. To view the archived session, please click here, http://tinyurl.com/l2hmx7v. Once you have clicked on the link, you will need to enter your name, email address, screen name and organization. If your organization is not listed on the drop down menu, you can choose any of the organizations listed.

If you would also like to view the first webinar in the series, you can connect to it by clicking on this link, http://tinyurl.com/kr33t6w.

July-Aug: New Librarianship Master Class

July 8th - August 4th.

Libraries have existed for millennia, but today the library field is searching for solid footing in an increasingly fragmented (and increasingly digital) information environment. What is librarianship when it is unmoored from cataloging, books, buildings, and committees?  The vision for a new librarianship must go beyond finding library-related uses for information technology and the Internet; it must provide a durable foundation for the field. New Librarianship recasts librarianship and library practice using the fundamental concept that knowledge is created though conversation. New librarians approach their work as facilitators of conversation; they seek to enrich, capture, store, and disseminate the conversations of their communities.

The class is oriented towards professionals with some experience in librarianship (including paraprofessionals). A background in librarianship is not required, but recommended.

There are two short videos which will give you an introduction to how the class will run and what it will be about. See:

Introduction to the Master Class http://vimeo.com/68302323   

Introduction to New Librarianship http://vimeo.com/49680667

To participate in the class is free. If you wish to receive Continuing Education Units (CEUs) there is a $150 fee for 2.0 CEUs, payable upon completion of the course. To take the course for graduate credit you will be charged the graduate tuition rate of $1294/credit hour for the 3 credit course and receive a 20% course tuition award courtesy of the iSchool at SU. Those taking the course for graduate credit will complete additional coursework through the month of August.

When purchasing the book "Atlas of New Librarianship" from the MIT Press website (http://mitpress.mit.edu/books/atlas-new-librarianship) use the discount code DLANL13 - 20% off.

http://ischool.syr.edu/future/grad/newlibopencourse.aspx
Any questions, please feel free to contact iMOOC@syr.edu.  

May: The future of teens and libraries

Yesterday was the kick-off of YALSA and Connectedlearning.tv’s month-long exploration of the future of teens and libraries.  You can view the recording at http://bit.ly/10tjKIP.  Anyone is welcome to attend and participate, and no registration is required.  Upcoming chats are:

·         May 7: The Importance of Youth Access to Technology in Libraries

·         May 14: Effectively Leveraging Social Media in Library Programs

·         May 21: Getting Library & IT Administrators On-Board with Leveraging Social Media

·         May 28: Teens and the Future of Libraries: Sharing Best Practices

Each virtual chat will take place from 1pm – 2pm, eastern.  YALSA President H. Jack Martin and Crystle Martin, Postdoctoral Researcher for the Connected Learning Research Network, will be the moderators for these free virtual chats, which will look at the roles social media and teens play in the future of public and school libraries. Crystle and Jack will facilitate discussions with Paula Brehm-Heeger, danah boyd, Renee Hobbs, Lee Rainie, Chris Shoemaker, Joyce Valenza, and many more about the challenges surrounding leveraging social media in library programs. YALSA members are invited to participate and to share what has or has not been working in their own libraries. Participants will explore best practices from across the globe to implement in their library.

Participants can watch in real time, connect via Chat with others, and ask questions on Livestream, watch live on the Connected Learning Google+ Page, and contribute to the #futureoflibraries conversation on Twitter. Be sure to check the YALSAblog the month of May, where discussions will continue there as well.  After the last session, connectedlearning.tv and YALSA will put together a free summary report with tools and resources for librarians and library workers to use in their library.

Apr-June: Online Professional Development Courses in Library Science

21^st Century Library Career Development

Northern Kentucky University Continuing Education Program

Online Professional Development Courses in Library Science

Early Summer Classes (to be taught April 29 to June 21, 2013) are now available for registration.

Communication & Teamwork in Libraries

3 CEU credits; ALA LSSC Certificate Course

Registration Fee:  $380

·         Build Interpersonal communication skills for positive relationships with library users and colleagues.

·         Survey outstanding customer service policies.

·         Identify and practice key skills for successful conflict resolution.

·         Learn listening and nonverbal skills critical for effective performance evaluation.

·         Discover effective tam work and decision-making techniques.

Foundations of Library Services

3 CEU credits; ALA LSSC Certificate Course

Registration Fee:  $380

·         Learn the rich history of libraries and librarians as positive agents within their communities.

•         Study the wide-ranging issues connected with ethical support of open access to information resources.

•         Survey traditional categories of library functions and departments while considering innovative trends in library organizations.

•         Delve into professional reports of creative staffing organizations and new roles for librarians and support staff members.

Online Anytime Course; Register Today, Begin Class Immediately and Proceed At Your Own Pace

Become A Tech Tool Star:  Cost Effective Technology in Your Library

1 CEU credits; Registration Fee:  $125

·         Explore easy, low-cost or free web and technology tools to enhance marketing efforts, instructional programming, reference assistance, assessment, and more in your library. 

·         Experiment s with mobile apps for reference service, Prezis, screencasting, and QR Codes are only a few examples of the resources that you will learn to use like an expert.  In addition, web tools and mobile applications for streamlining your own daily tasks will be presented.

·         Learn straight-forward steps to successfully use of each tool and have time to experiment with applications in your own library.

Participants will be invited to join the workshop’s Facebook page to share experiences as they apply the Tech Tools introduced in the Workshop.

To register for these and other available classes, or for more information:

Link to https:nku.gosignmeup.com, and click in Library Science in the main menu.

Choose Facilitated Courses (for the early Summer classes) or Online Anytime (for Tech Tool Star.)

Via email, contact nkulibraryce@nku.edu for additional information.

Northern Kentucky University’s Steely Library and College of Informatics offers a fully online Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Library Informatics

Winner of National IMLS Bridging the Gap Grants

For more information regarding the Library Informatics degree, please visit http://informatics.nku.edu/bis/undergraduate/lin/

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April: The New Professionals Series

METRO and ACRL/NY have united to cosponsor a series of webinars and workshops designed especially for new professionals and soon-to-be graduates.

The Future for Libraries: A guide for new professionals

The New Professionals series begins next Thursday, April 11 at 1:00pm EST with a conversation between Eli Neiburger, Associate Director for IT and Production at the Ann Arbor District Library, Jason Kucsma, METRO's Executive Director, and Davis Erin Anderson, METRO's Community Engagement Manager. In this session, Eli will share insights into how libraries and librarians can -- and must -- adapt to an increasingly digital future. As one of the foremost futurists in the field today, Eli's insights have been featured in Library Journal's first-ever virtual ebook summit in 2010 and in keynote addresses for the Lake Superior Library System, the Connecticut Library System, and the upcoming Oregon Virtual Reference Summit. His book, GAMERS...in the LIBRARY?! was published in 2007 by ALA Editions. Register here.

Librarianship as an 'Avocational Vocation:' Advice for new professionals

On Wednesday, April 24, Char Booth, Instruction Services Manager and E-Learning Librarian at the Claremont Colleges, will join us for "Librarianship as an 'Avocational Vocation' - Advice for new professionals." This webinar will feature Char in discussion with Jason Kucsma on Char’s innovative work to expand outreach and interaction with Claremont's patrons, as well as her experiences as an educator. As her book Reflective Teaching, Effective Learning: Instructional Literacy for Library Educators indicates, Char's work has illustrated the impact of impassioned service for libraries and librarians. Register here.

Beyond the MLIS: How to navigate your new career in Libraries, Archives, and Information Centers

The third part in the New Professionals series, features Elisabeth Doucett, author of Creating Your Library Brand: Communicating Your Relevance and Value to Your Patrons (published by the American Library Association in 2008) and What They Don't Teach You in Library School (published by ALA in 2011). With METRO Career Consultant Ellen Mehling, this webinar will feature Liz's perspectives on the transition between grad school and the working world, career planning, staying on top of trends in the field, thriving in new environments, and how to thrive in your first management role. Register here.

Launch Your Library Career: Finding, and Getting, Your Ideal Job

Advice gleaned from these three webinars will be put into practice in a pair of in-person workshops on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Led by ACRL/NY's Carrie Netzer Wajda and Susanne Markgren, "Launch Your Library Career: Finding, and Getting, Your Ideal Job" is designed to bring recent graduates, new professionals, and those in career transition up to speed on successfully navigating a job search in today’s market. Participants will build a set of deliverables that will assist them throughout the process of landing a job in the field. Part I: Preparing Yourself, and Your Materials, for the Challenge will take place from 10am till 1pm, and Part II: Creating and Managing a Professional Online Presence is scheduled from 2pm till 4pm. Register for Part I here and Part II here. A discount is available for attendees who wish to attend both sessions.

http://metro.org/articles/metro-and-acrlny-present-new-professionals-series/

April: Communities of Conscious Design: Planting and Pruning Your Way to an Effective Online Community

Date: Thursday, April 18th, 2013 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm ET
Duration: 60 mi
Sponsor: Blended Librarian Online Community
Building an online community works in a similar way to growing a garden.  You plant a seed (provide an online platform), water and feed (engage and share with larger communities) and you will develop some sort of community.  It will not however, be what you envision if you are not willing to weed and prune it.  By this I mean moderate and, if necessary, limit who can join and get rid of the rabble rousers.  Part of facilitating and managing a community is keeping it focused and you cannot do this with flame wars erupting weekly.
Join your Blended Librarian Online Community co-hosts, Steven Bell and John Shank, and their guest speaker for this webcast Naomi House, Founder, Editor & Publisher for  INALJ.com (I Need A Library Job), as she shares practical insights for building and sustaining an online community. House will also address how Blended Librarian skills could help librarians to explore new opportunities in the job market, as she describes how INALJ is helping expand and educate information professionals about the wide variety of positions we have or can learn the necessary skills to succeed.

REGISTER NOW!

Sept: Hyperlinked Library MOOC

In an effort to share insight regarding some of the latest trends in the information profession with individuals from across the globe, the San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science (SJSU SLIS) will be offering a massive open online course (MOOC) in the fall.

The open online course will bring individuals from diverse backgrounds and geographic regions together in an interactive online learning environment. SJSU SLIS award-winning instructors will spearhead this professional development opportunity. The MOOC is available to the public for free, and anyone can register. MOOC students will not receive college credit.

The information school’s first open online course, the Hyperlinked Library MOOC, will begin September 3, 2013, and it explores how libraries are using emerging technologies to serve their communities.

The MOOC parallels content offered in a Hyperlinked Library Seminar taught by assistant professor Dr. Michael Stephens in the fully online Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) program and fully online Post-Master’s Certificate program at SJSU SLIS. Stephens and SJSU SLIS lecturer Kyle Jones, along with course assistants, will be the instructors for the Hyperlinked Library MOOC.

Stephens has spoken about emerging technologies, innovation, and libraries to audiences in more than 27 states and eight countries, including a research tour of Australia and presentations for the U.S. embassies in Germany and Turkey. He has authored numerous articles, and he currently writes the monthly column "Office Hours" in Library Journal magazine, exploring issues, ideas and emerging trends in library and information science education.

Jones is a doctoral student at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and teaches on topics related to digital tools, trends, and controversies. He is the author of several publications, including a book chapter in "The LIS Professional Commons and the Online Networked Practitioner" with Stephens.

The term “Hyperlinked Library” describes how our connected world is transforming 21st Century libraries into participatory, playful, and user-centered spaces while upholding traditional values. It encompasses both physical and virtual space, as well as many types of libraries.

For example, during the 2009 Australian School Library Association conference in Perth, Stephens presented the Hyperlinked Library model to teacher librarians. “School librarians could use the model to extend support for learning beyond the walls of the school library and engage with students, teachers and administrators in an open, transparent manner wherever the learning takes place,” wrote Stephens in his Hyperlinked Library TTW whitepaper.

He further explained, “Hyperlinked library services are born from careful trend-spotting, an application of the foundational tenets of librarianship and an informed understanding of emerging technologies’ societal and cultural impact.”

More information about the Hyperlinked Library:

·         Read more about the Hyperlinked Library model on Stephens’ blog, “Tame the Web.”

·         Download the Hyperlinked Library whitepaper written by Stephens.

·         Watch a recording of Stephens’ Hyperlinked Library presentation at the 2012 California Library Association Conference.

MOOC students will have the opportunity to explore the Hyperlinked Library model through recorded presentations and other content, as well as practical assignments that encourage students to apply what they are learning. For example, students will expand their learning by developing an emerging technologies plan and social media policy. Badges will be awarded as students move through the course, culminating with a certificate of completion.

Stephens developed and created the Hyperlinked Library course over the last few years, drawing on experiences working with libraries located across North America and internationally, including Germany, Australia, Turkey, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. He will pull in global experts and resources as part of the Hyperlinked Library MOOC learning experience.

Individuals interested in registering for the Hyperlinked Library MOOC are encouraged to immediately sign up for the course. An interest list is currently being formed, and the first 400 individuals to sign up will have priority registration.

ABOUT SJSU SLIS

The San Jose State University School of Library and Information Science is a recognized leader in online learning and is a member of the Sloan Consortium (Sloan-C) and Quality Matters. In 2012, the School’s online programs received a score in the exemplary range according to the Sloan-C Quality Scorecard for the Administration of Online Education Programs.

SJSU SLIS prepares individuals for professional careers in the information profession. The information school offers the following online educational programs:

·         Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)

·         Teacher Librarian Program

·         Master of Archives and Records Administration (MARA)

·         Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science

·         San Jose Gateway PhD Program

·         Hyperlinked Library MOOC

For more information about the nationally ranked school, please visit: http://slisweb.sjsu.edu