[OPLINLIST] Important news about WebJunction Ohio's course catalog & Information about upcoming WebJunction webinars

Thu Jan 5 10:14:19 EST 2012

Please excuse multiple postings…

WebJunction Ohio Courses:
Are you currently enrolled in one or more courses at WebJunction that you have not yet completed?

The WebJunction winter migration project to the new WebJunction platform is moving forward on schedule. The systems upgrade to WebJunction Ohio's course catalog will impact any courses you do not complete by the end of January 2012. The upgrade will result in the loss of record of any incomplete courses. Records of all your completed courses will be retained, and you will still be able to print certificates for those.

To avoid losing any current course progress, please complete all enrolled courses by January 30, 2012. Any course still in your active My Courses list after that date will need to be re-added and restarted after the upgrade.

If you have any questions, please contact us at support at webjunction.org <mailto:support at webjunction.org> .

January Webinars: 

Organizational Storytelling for Librarians: Using Stories for Leadership, Community, and Advocacy

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min              

Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=710379596

Join us for this webinar to learn about the process of leading and managing through organizational storytelling. Librarians can use personal stories within the organization for leadership (tell them who you are and why you are here), team building (sharing your vision effectively, rediscovering and honoring the mission of the organization), and moving through change (honoring the past as you move toward the future; listening to others, communicating your goals through story). Learn how to "retool" storytelling with new concepts of organizational storytelling gleaned from business and other sectors, with specific examples and powerful tools to improve library communication and advocacy. Also hear effective library stories and learn tactics shared by "story" expert Robert McKee <http://www.presentationzen.com/presentationzen/2008/07/robert-mckee-on-the-power-of-story.html>  who uses screenwriting methods to bring truth and tension to storytelling. In this webinar, co-sponsored by ALA TechSource and WebJunction, hear how libraries tell their story to strengthen organizations, build community and to amplify the value they bring to their communities. 

Presenters: Kate Marek, professor at Dominican University’s Graduate School of Library and Information Science, and author of Organizational Storytelling for Librarians <https://oclc.webex.com/ec0605ld/eventcenter/enroll/www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=3082>  (ALA, 2011); and Chris Rippel, head of continuing education, Central Kansas Library System.

Developing and Maintaining E-Reader Policies and Procedures for Libraries

Tuesday, January 31, 2012 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min

Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webinars/#jan31      

As debates rage on about e-books, publishers and privacy, how are libraries approaching policies for managing e-readers? Join us for this webinar focused on the nuts and bolts of serving patrons with gadgets, including policies and procedures for libraries lending e-readers and for patrons using their own readers to access library e-book collections. Hear from libraries who have e-reader policies and procedures in place, including how they review and update polices to keep up with changing technologies. 

Presenter: David Newyear, adult information services manager, Mentor Public Library, Ohio; and Ming Heraty, manager, Computer & Advisory Services, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Illinois.

February Webinars: 
Take advantage of this early registration opportunity! 

Cloud Computing 101

Thursday, February 9 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min 

Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=713233359

“Cloud computing” seems to be all the rage, but what actually is it? This overview presentation will explain what cloud computing offers libraries, how libraries are using these services, and what you should consider when thinking about using a cloud service in your library. A distinction between services for end-users and services for organizations will be made, explained, and illustrated as well as the terms used to describe cloud services. Learn how quick and easy it now is to deploy applications “in the cloud” using tools such as Google Docs, Google App Engine, and Amazon’s Web Services, among others. Resources for further exploration will be included.

Presenter:  Roy Tennant <http://www.oclc.org/research/people/tennant.htm> , senior program officer in the Research division of OCLC.

Twitter for Job Seekers: Tips for Helping Your Library’s Job-seeking Patrons

Thursday, February 23 ♦ 2 pm Eastern / 11 am Pacific ♦ 60 min 

Early Registration: https://oclc.webex.com/oclc/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=711203020

Twitter is one of the best online tools for networking and job seeking. Whether browsing job postings or connecting with people in your field, Twitter offers something for everyone. This session will cover tips and techniques for helping patrons network and find jobs on Twitter, and provide your library with ways to use Twitter in support of job seekers. Learn how you can use "tweets" to extend and augment your library services, showcase the resources and programs you provide job seekers and demonstrate the powerful connections you create in your library community.  

Presenters: Brooke Roegge, digital information specialist, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (@PositivelyMN <https://twitter.com/#!/PositivelyMN> ); and Andrea Snyder, manager, Job & Career Information Center, Enoch Pratt Free Library/Maryland State Library Resource Center (@JobCenter_Pratt <https://twitter.com/#!/JobCenter_Pratt> ).

Be sure to contact me if you have any questions about WebJunction Ohio.

Marsha

Marsha McDevitt-Stredney

Marketing & Communications Director

274 E. 1st Avenue

Columbus, OH 43201

Tel: 614-644-6875

Fax: 614-466-3584

www.library.ohio.gov <http://www.library.ohio.gov/> 

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Share Your Story at http://library.ohio.gov/state-librarian/share-your-story <http://library.ohio.gov/state-librarian/share-your-story> 
Tell us how a State Library service or resource helped you or your library.

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