As the new academic year approaches, WebJunction has provided new “Office of Mac” courses plus an interesting list of Webinars.
New Office for Mac Courses
WebJunction has added five new Outlook and four new PowerPoint for Mac courses. You’ll find these listed under Microsoft Office for Mac 2011.
Outlook for Mac 2011:
- Getting Started
- Managing Contacts
- Managing Conversations and E-mail
- Mastering E-mail
- Scheduling with the Calendar
PowerPoint for Mac 2011:
Getting Started
Adding Simple Presentation Enhancements
- Animations and Presentation Tools
- Using Media Files in a Presentation
New Digital Inclusion Resources
The Digital Inclusion section is growing! Here’s what’s new:
§ The most recent addition comes from Mary Ann Van Cura, Minnesota State Library Sevices — a case study of efforts in Minneapolis to conquer the digital divide: Everyone Connected, Everyone Informed in Minneapolis.
§ Digital Communities Leadership Summit in St. Paul is an overview of the summit that was a key part of our IMLS-funded project.
§ The Twitter feed for #digitalinclusion is always new. Just today, WebJunction staff noticed a tweet about the new Internet Essentials Learning Center—check it out.
And, August-October WebJunction Webinars
Telling the Library Story
Thursday, Aug. 23, noon Central, 60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Telling_the_Library_Story.html
Learn how to tell a succinct, powerful story about the value of libraries. Based on OCLC’s “From Awareness to Funding” and the latest findings of brain research, this session focuses on turning the evidence of our daily patron encounters into short, compelling, and memorable messages that build support.
Presented by: Jamie LaRue, director, Douglas County Libraries (CO), blogger, and chair of committee who created The Big Hairy Audacious Goal, a public library advocacy initiative.
Engaging Your Whole Community: Principles and Practice to Influence Policy
Thursday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m. Central,60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Engaging_Your_Whole_Community.html
AmericaSpeaks is a U.S. nonprofit that wants to increase citizen engagement and participation in government decision-making by bringing together diverse participant groups to represent broader community interests. Learn how to create community engagement around library-led initiatives such as digital inclusion and gain facilitation skills to help build healthy, prosperous and cohesive communities. The presentation will provide examples of effective tactics for reaching even those who often do not participate because of limited access to and familiarity with new technologies.
Presented by: Steve Brigham, President, and David Stern, Director of Online Engagement, AmericaSpeaks
Best Small Library in America 2012
Tuesday, Sept.11, 1 p.m. Central, 60 min
Registration: http://www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/Best_Small_Library_in_America_2012.html
Library Journal’s annual Best Small Library in America Award, cosponsored by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was created in 2005 to encourage and showcase the exemplary work of libraries serving populations under 25,000. In collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries and Library Journal, we are pleased to host this webinar featuring the 2012 Best Small Library in America: Independence Public Library. The multi-award-winning library’s staff of eight serves a population of 13,420 through innovative programs and partnerships, leveraging social media and the Geek the Library campaign for sustained marketing and advocacy efforts. Using a participatory management style and collaborating with other Kansas libraries, along with others in their community, IPL has reached out to individuals and partners to deliver programs and services that bring the community into the library. The session will include an overview of the nomination process and details for next year’s award.
Presented by: Julie Hildebrand, IPL director; Lily Morgan, director, Learning Resource Center at Independence Community College; and Francine Fialkoff, editor-in-chief, Library Journal.
Incubate leadership @ your library
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 1 p.m. Central, 60 min
Registration: www.webjunction.org/events/webjunction/incubate_leadership_at_your_library.html
Effective leadership in a library community is not performed by any one person. Instead, it is a collective act of many players contributing their toolset of complementary and evolving skills. Leadership “incubates” best in an environment nurtured by collaborative and continuous learning; it often grows accidentally, sometimes unbeknownst to the leader-to-be. Through peer mentoring and other methods, explore ways to create a generative space that nourishes the infectious qualities of leadership. Develop a network of seasoned learners who will incubate leadership, both within your library and in support of the broader community, collaboratively building and leading a rich and fulfilling learning organization.
Presented by: Jennifer Peterson, Community Manager, WebJunction|OCLC, Board Member, ARSL, and 2011 LJ Mover & Shaker
Freedom Rings in Philadelphia: community technology adoption
Thursday, Oct. 25, 1 p.m. Central, 60 min Registration:
The Freedom Rings Partnership is a digital inclusion initiative funded by Federal stimulus monies. We are bringing Internet access, computer assistance and digital opportunities to Philadelphians with the least access to broadband. Comprised of a coalition of grassroots organizations, government, and universities, we proudly count People’s Emergency Center and the Free Library of Philadelphia as Managing Partners in this city-wide effort. Extending beyond the library and traditional organizational walls, our public-computing centers—KEYSPOTS—are located in community organizations that have the trust of their constituents; technology access is a complimentary asset to their diverse missions. Learn how to develop sustainable partnerships and adapt this model to meet your community technology adoption needs.
Presented by: Jennifer Donsky, Public Services Technology Library Coordinator, The Free Library of Philadelphia; and Lorelei Shingledecker, Program Manager, Broadband Technology Opportunities Program at People’s Emergency Center
Sincerely,
WJMN Team
Cecelia Boone, Minitex
Mary Ann Van Cura, State Library Services
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