Calendar of Events
August 2004 - July 2005

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September

1. Brown Bag Lunch: Understanding and Reaching Out to
Generation Y
September 8 • 12:30-2 p.m. • CPDU: 1 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
Bring your lunch and share your thoughts on Generation Y. Then following lunch, Illinois Wesleyan professor and public services librarian Lynda Duke will present her research on Generation Y. She will discuss who makes up this generation and give practical solutions regarding how librarians can reach out to them.
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2. It's Alive @ Your Library: Preparing for Teen Read Week
September 8 • 2-4:30 p.m. • CPDU: 2 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
Join Illinois librarians for an idea swap and get geared up for Teen Read Week (Oct. 17-23). Featured speakers will include Amy Alessio of Shaumburg Township District Library and Penny Blubaugh of Eisenhower Public Library District who will discuss materials and successful programs. Share your ideas and find out what librarians around the state are doing to celebrate Teen Read Week. Teen Read Week was designed to get teens excited about reading. This year's theme, “It's Alive @ your library,” will focus on horror and science fiction.
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3.NoveList Overview
September 9 • 1-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
NoveList is a readers' advisory resource that assists fiction readers in finding new authors and titles. Starting with a favorite author or title, the reader is directed to similar authors and titles. NoveList contains materials for all ages including picture books, children's "chapter" books, young adult titles, and books for adult readers.
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4. Blogging 101
September 21 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 1:30-4:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
"What is blogging and why is everyone doing it? Can it really help libraries? Yes! Jenny Levine, Internet Development Specialist and author of The Shifted Librarian blog (http://theshiftedlibrarian.com/), will show how all types of libraries are using blogs to "tell their story," disseminate library news more efficiently, and ease the workload on staff. Come to this session and find out how your library can take advantage of the power of blogging!”
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5. Searching with FirstSearch
September 27 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This course will cover selecting databases to search and searching them effectively. Hands-on practice will involve several databases, but WorldCat will be a primary focus. Some familiarity with using FirstSearch will be expected. Configuring the user interface will be referred to but will not be covered in the workshop.

October

6. Board Development
October 5 • 7-9 p.m. • CPDU: None • Non-subscriber Fee: $50.00
Cain Consulting, a leading firm focusing on board development, will present a two-hour program on topics such as management vs. governance, planning processes, board evaluation, executive evaluation, and board meetings. The event will be held at three sites around the System (TBA).
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7. FirstSearch Administration
October 15 • 9-11:30 a.m. • CPDU: 2 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This workshop explains how the settings in the FirstSearch Administration module affect the FirstSearch Public module; it covers configurable functionality such as scoping in WorldCat to library-specified holdings, linking to library-specified resources outside of FirstSearch, and many other useful settings. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to actually configure their library's FirstSearch account.

8. SILC/FirstSearch Interlibrary Loan
October 15 • 1 p.m.-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
A new initiative by the Illinois State Library provides a Statewide Illinois Library Catalog (SILC) through the FirstSearch interface. Training will focus on SILC and the ability of staff and patrons to place interlibrary loan requests through the same interface.

9. Market Research on a Dime
October 21 • 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • CPDU: None • Non-subscriber Fee: $35.00
Market research is not just for the big organizations. Donna Fletcher, a consultant in market research and strategic analysis for companies such as DDB Worldwide, Eli Lilly, Kellogg's, Leo Burnett Advertising, McDonald's, and Sanford Corporation, will demonstrate how small organizations can implement consumer research. The program will cover the importance of consumer research, determining the type of research, getting the maximum value out of research, and doing research in a cost effective manner.
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10. Brown Bag Lunch: Latina/os in East Central Illinois: Demographics and Issues
October 21 • 12:30-2:00 p.m. • CPDU: 1 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
Eileen Diaz McConnell, Assistant Professor in Sociology and Latina/Latino Studies at UIUC, will present information on Latina/Latino populations in East Central Illinois. She will discuss trends and issues related to studies of these populations and will entertain questions on implications for libraries.
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November

11. SILC/FirstSearch Interlibrary Loan
November 9 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
A new initiative by the Illinois State Library provides a Statewide Illinois Library Catalog (SILC) through the FirstSearch interface. Training will focus on SILC and the ability of staff and patrons to place interlibrary loan requests through the same interface.

12. Technology Update: (r)Evolutionary (e)Books - Rescheduled for May 10, 2005 • 1-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
(r)Evolutionary (e)Books is the cutting edge brainchild of Charlotte Johnson and William Harroff who have been both book artists and librarians for twenty years and are noteworthy ebook evangelists. Participants will learn how to adapt the (r)Evolutionary (e)Books programming model for successfully introducing, integrating, and promoting ebooks for the benefit of their own unique communities. They will also discuss the future of the ebook in libraries.

13. Searching with FirstSearch
November 16 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This course will cover selecting databases to search and searching them effectively. Hands-on practice will involve several databases, but WorldCat will be a primary focus. Some familiarity with using FirstSearch will be expected. Configuring the user interface will be referred to but will not be covered in the workshop.

December

14. Repairing and Maintaining Audiovisual Materials
December 9 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • CPDU: 2 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
John Ison of DEMCO will review how to assess damage to audiovisual materials and how to do minor repair work. He will also demonstrate equipment designed to repair DVDs and CDs.

15. Repairing and Maintaining Print Materials
December 9 • 1:30-4:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
John Ison of DEMCO will review how to assess damage to print materials and how to do minor repair work.

January

16. Copyright Overview
January 25 • 1:30-4:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $35.00
Paul D. Healey, UIUC librarian, lawyer, and educator who serves as Head of Public Services and Associate Professor of Library Administration, will provide an overview of copyright, fair use, major recent legislation impacting copyright, licenses and their impact on copyright and digital materials, negotiation of licensing, and future trends.
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February

17. Library Values
February 10 • 1-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
What are our values as a profession? What are our libraries’ values? What are our personal values? How do these fit together to create a focus for our work? Participants will engage in discussion and exploration of values as members of the library community and examine basic passions for libraries while recognizing and embracing the similarities and differences with regard to personnel.

18. Searching with FirstSearch
February 17 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This course will cover selecting databases to search and searching them effectively. Hands-on practice will involve several databases, but WorldCat will be a primary focus. Some familiarity with using FirstSearch will be expected. Configuring the user interface will be referred to but will not be covered in the workshop.

19.Collection Development Part 1: Weeding the Collection
February 24 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • CPDU: 2 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
Mention collection development and most librarians think of the selection of new materials for the library. Weeding is an often forgotten, yet equally important part of maintaining a library collection. This workshop will describe the reasons, techniques, and benefits of weeding and will address the weeding of all types of library materials, including adult and children's collections and print and non-print materials.
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20. Collection Development Part 2: Materials Selection
February 24 • 1:30-4:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
Megan McArdle, Collection Development specialist at Chicago Public Library, will provide an overview of collection development basics. She will also provide a general idea of core areas for development and how to prioritize purchasing decisions.
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March

21. FirstSearch Administration
March 2 • 9-11:30 a.m. • CPDU: 2 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This workshop explains how the settings in the FirstSearch Administration module affect the FirstSearch Public module; it covers configurable functionality such as scoping in WorldCat to library-specified holdings, linking to library-specified resources outside of FirstSearch, and many other useful settings. Workshop participants will have the opportunity to actually configure their library's FirstSearch account.

22. Annual IREAD Virtual Showcase: Superheroes - Powered by Books
March 4 • 9:30-11:30 a.m. • CPDU: None • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This year's IREAD theme, “Superheroes - Powered By Books,” focuses on superheroes and comic books. The IREAD virtual showcase is a statewide V-Tel aimed at bringing librarians from around the state together to begin preparation for summer reading 2005. The program will provide ideas on programming, crafts, registration, and much more.
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23. Brown Bag Lunch: WILL's Ready to Learn Program
March 4 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • CPDU: 1 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This 90-minute brown bag workshop actively introduces participants to PBS KIDS programs and how they can be used as a teaching tool to enhance learning in the home and classroom. Participants will experience the PBS Learning Triangle--READ, VIEW, DO--and explore how to apply the Learning Triangle to their work with families and children.
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24. SILC/FirstSearch Interlibrary Loan
March 8 • 1 p.m.-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
A new initiative by the Illinois State Library provides a Statewide Illinois Library Catalog (SILC) through the FirstSearch interface. Training will focus on SILC and the ability of staff and patrons to place interlibrary loan requests through the same interface.


Exploring the Environmental Protection Agency's Web Site
March 22 • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. • CPDU: 2 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) web site is extensive and deep, comprised of more than 300 distinct areas and over two million pages of html text and PDF files. It contains a vast amount of environmental information and serves many audiences. EPA’s Office of Environmental Information (OEI) has developed hands-on training sessions conducted with small groups of librarians to share tips and methods about how to navigate http://www.epa.gov.
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25. Issues in the News: A Legal Update for Libraries
March 22 • 1:30-4:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $50.00
Participants will learn more about a range of legal issues of which all library personnel need to be aware, such as the USA Patriot Act, CIPA, freedom of information, and privacy.
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26. SILC/FirstSearch Interlibrary Loan
March 24 • 9 a.m.-12 p.m.• CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
A new initiative by the Illinois State Library provides a Statewide Illinois Library Catalog (SILC) through the FirstSearch interface. Training will focus on SILC and the ability of staff and patrons to place interlibrary loan requests through the same interface.

April

27. Successful Referenda
April 7 • 7-9 p.m. • CPDU: None • Non-subscriber Fee: $50.00
This two-hour program will provide an overview of how to put together a referendum. A panel discussion with staff from area libraries that have successfully passed a referendum will also provide tips and tricks on pursuing a referendum and pitfalls to avoid.
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28. Reference 101
April 26 • 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $30.00
Reference 101 will cover a range of issues such as core resources in print and online, selection of reference materials, standard resources, and conducting a successful reference interview.
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29. Intermediate Reference
April 26 • 1:30-4:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $30.00
Intermediate reference will delve into more complex reference issues. Going beyond core reference materials, incorporating technology into the reference experience, and more specialized reference work will be examined.
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May

SILC/FirstSearch Interlibrary Loan
May 3 • 1-4 p.m.• CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
A new initiative by the Illinois State Library provides a Statewide Illinois Library Catalog (SILC) through the FirstSearch interface. Training will focus on SILC and the ability of staff and patrons to place interlibrary loan requests through the same interface.

30. Child Development Basics
May 5 • 1-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3 • Non-subscriber Fee: $35.00
Many children's librarians find their way into children's services by chance, and they may not have had formal education in working with children. UIUC Professor Carla Moeller will provide an overview of child development and address questions on selecting age appropriate materials, planning programs, and just plain working with kids. This is a great program to refresh your memory or to gain exposure to child development information.
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Technology Update: (r)Evolutionary (e)Books
May 10, 2005 • 1-4 p.m. Rescheduled from November 11, 2004. See No. 12 - November
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31. Brown Bag Lunch: Business Records Management
May 24 • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • CPDU: None • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
Gloria Huston of the Illinois State Archives will provide general information on records management. She will also provide an overview of services available through the Illinois State Archives.
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32. Budgeting and Bookkeeping Basics
May 24 • 1-4 p.m. • CPDU: None • Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
LTLS Business Manager Kim Fraser will present a program on bookkeeping and budgeting basics. He will address issues such as types of budgets, how to write a budget, and basic information on how to manage business accounts.
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June

33.American Library Association Annual Conference - Chicago
June 23-29

July

34. Prescription for Success: Consumer Health Information on the Internet - CANCELLED
July 26 • 1-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3• Non-subscriber Fee: $25.00
This introduction to consumer health information will cover the information-seeking behaviors of consumers, the basics of MedlinePlus.gov, DIRLINE, ClinicalTrials.gov and other reliable web pages.

35. Appreciating and Leveraging Diversity in the Library-CANCELLED
July 28 • 1-5 p.m. • CPDU: 4 • Non-subscriber Fee: $70.00
Diverse communities are not only a reality for libraries, but they also offer opportunities to develop more dynamic service. Participants will explore issues of diversity and incorporating them in strategies to create a more successful library culture for patrons and employees alike.

This program was replaced by :
CREATING AND MAINTAINING AN INCLUSIVE LIBRARY: Diversity and Cultural Competency in Local Libraries
February 5 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mattoon Public Library, CPDU: None
March 5 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Hoopeston Public Library, CPDU: None
There is no charge for these LSTA grant-funded workshops.

36. LINC Training

Getting Started • August 24, September 15, October 25, January 26, and April 19 • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3
The Dynix Horizon system at the core of LINC is a complex system of functional and database components. To work effectively on LINC, a basic understanding of how these components operate and interact is essential. This session will define these integral parts of the system, such as modules, agency records, accounts, security records, item types, and other codes. Knowledge of these components will be assumed in all other training sessions. The session will continue with an introduction to the Horizon interface and basic searching techniques.

Basic Circulation • August 25, September 20, October 26, January 27, and April 20 • 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • CPDU: 3
This session will cover all essential functions, such as Check Out and renewal, Check In, adding and editing borrower records, Fast Adds, and processing the various blocks on a borrower's record.

Advanced Circulation • August 26, September 23, October 27, January 28, and April 27 • 9-11:30 a.m. • CPDU: 2
This session will cover advanced techniques in circulation, adding requests for borrowers, reviewing the hold queues, reports and notices, and the group editor menu. Also, there will be a discussion of the policies and procedures for sharing materials between agencies, reviewing procedures for filling transit holds, and integrating the flow of items between automated and non-automated libraries.

Adding Items • August 26, September 23, October 27, January 28, and April 27 • 1:30-2:30 p.m. • CPDU: 1
Bibliographic records form the core of LINC. The accurate and thorough addition of new items ensures the long-term usefulness of the system. This session will teach fundamental details about bibliographic records and holdings records. Activities will focus on the correct methods for adding items to the system, including strategies for complete item searching, and identifying serials and monographs accurately.

Administration • September 8, 1-3:30 p.m. and October 20, 9-11:30 a.m • CPDU: 2
The LINC Administration workshop will cover all currently available reports (monthly/daily) including reports based on item status, changing and updating the calendar, and group editor menu (advanced techniques).

Basic Serials • November 4 • 10-11:30 a.m. • CPDU: 1
This class is designed specifically for staff who check in serial holdings through the serials module.

Advanced Serials • November 4 • 12:30-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3
This class is designed specifically for serial staff who need advanced skills such as publication patterns and vendors within the Serials module Prerequisite: Basic LINC Serials.

Home Services • October 20 • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. • CPDU: 1
The Home Services module allows you to circulate items to borrowers who are handicapped, hospitalized, or otherwise unable to visit the library. Participants will learn about the basic structure of the module; understand the basic data elements required to operate it; and learn about the concepts of routes, readers advisors, borrower’s profile and borrower’s log, and setting up a borrower as a home service user.

What’s New in Horizon • October 6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., and October 12, 1-4 p.m. • CPDU: 3
A demonstration will take place on the Home Services, Serials, Acquisitions, and Inventory modules followed by a question and answer period for each module. This demo is for libraries who do not currently utilize one or more of these services and are interested in expanding their use of LINC.

Diversity Workshops

Creating and Maintaining an Inclusive Library: Diversity and Cultural Competency in Local Libraries
April 6 • 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
LTLS
(Note: The July 28 workshop, Appreciating and Leveraging Diversity in the Library, has been cancelled.)

"I Am an American": Immigrants to the United States Speak About Their Experiences
•March 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Onarga
•March 24-Cancelled. New Date: April 7, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Rantoul

Spanish for Librarians: An Intensive Course for Librarians and Library Staff
•March 28, 30, April 4, 6, 11, 2005 – Mattoon Public Library
•March 29, April 5, 12, 19, 26, 2005 – Watseka Public Library
•March 31, April 7, 13, 20, 28 – LTLS

Diversity Forum: Developing a Cooperative Vision for Services to Diverse Populations
April 21-22, 2005 - Urbana

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