Training/Workshop
GPLS Technology Boot Camp Apr 23-25
Unicoi State Park & Lodge, Helen GA
The Technology Boot Camp is an initiative of the Georgia Public Library Service to bring together IT professionals from our libraries to share experiences and ideas and to explore opportunities made possible by emerging technologies.
Take a look at the agenda for the boot camp on the offical GPLS Technology Boot Camp web page!
GPLS Payroll Training Class in Savannah
Southwest Chatham Library
14097 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
We are pleased to announce a one day Payroll Training Class and one day Purchasing Class for April 9 and April 10 in Savannah, Georgia. We will discuss e-verify and new W2 requirements as part of this training .
This is a Team Event and will be for Directors and Business Managers.
We will allow up to 40 attendees (1 from each library with priority and then a second if room is available - if we have those willing to share a room we may be able to squeeze in a few more).
Registration is now closed for this event
If you have registered and need payment info, see this page
WorldShare ILL Lending for Georgia libraries
The WorldCat Resource Sharing interlibrary loan service your library receives either through the Georgia statewide OCLC Group Services contract or through your individual OCLC Services contract will be replaced by a new service, OCLC WorldShare Interlibrary Loan, in 2013.
GOLD public libraries are scheduled to transition to WorldShare Interlibrary Loan in March; academic and technical school libraries in July. The schedule has been planned with consideration for seasonal activity levels by library type. During this time, OCLC will hold training classes specifically for members of the GOLD group contract. Your training has been developed in this way to give you the opportunity to learn the new service with other interlibrary loan staff in your state.
Training will consist of three modules, including WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending.
ALL online classes (described below) will start at 10:00 am Eastern Time and will last approximately 2 hours
* Special libraries and school libraries can choose to migrate with the March/April 2013 or July/August 2013 groups.
Live Online
Live online training is offered for library staff who would like to have hands-on experience with the new service while interacting with an OCLC trainer. During these sessions, trainers will lecture and walk through basic steps. Attendees may then try different aspects of the service through a simulation system. This option allows librarians to practice using WorldShare Interlibrary Loan features that they will encounter in the new service. This type of training corresponds to the scheduled dates listed above.
There are a number of things you can do to prepare for your use of the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service. More information is available at OCLC migration website.
Stay informed
Watch for updates from the Georgia Public Library Service staff regarding plans for migration to the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service, as well as training and support for Georgia libraries. As we move closer to your library's transition timeframe, the State Library and OCLC will provide details about training topics and dates that will give your staff the information they need to begin using the new service.
Questions?
If you have questions about this upcoming migration, please contact Alan Harkness (aharkness@georgialibraries.org) or Elaine Hardy (ehardy@georgialibraries.org) at the Georgia Public Library Service.
WorldShare ILL Borrowing for Georgia libraries
The WorldCat Resource Sharing interlibrary loan service your library receives either through the Georgia statewide OCLC Group Services contract or through your individual OCLC Services contract will be replaced by a new service, OCLC WorldShare Interlibrary Loan, in 2013.
GOLD public libraries are scheduled to transition to WorldShare Interlibrary Loan in March; academic and technical school libraries in July. The schedule has been planned with consideration for seasonal activity levels by library type. During this time, OCLC will hold training classes specifically for members of the GOLD group contract. Your training has been developed in this way to give you the opportunity to learn the new service with other interlibrary loan staff in your state.
Training will consist of three modules, including WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending.
ALL online classes (described below) will start at 10:00 am Eastern Time and will last approximately 2 hours
* Special libraries and school libraries can choose to migrate with the March/April 2013 or July/August 2013 groups.
Live Online
Live online training is offered for library staff who would like to have hands-on experience with the new service while interacting with an OCLC trainer. During these sessions, trainers will lecture and walk through basic steps. Attendees may then try different aspects of the service through a simulation system. This option allows librarians to practice using WorldShare Interlibrary Loan features that they will encounter in the new service. This type of training corresponds to the scheduled dates listed above.
There are a number of things you can do to prepare for your use of the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service. More information is available at OCLC migration website.
Stay informed
Watch for updates from the Georgia Public Library Service staff regarding plans for migration to the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service, as well as training and support for Georgia libraries. As we move closer to your library's transition timeframe, the State Library and OCLC will provide details about training topics and dates that will give your staff the information they need to begin using the new service.
Questions?
If you have questions about this upcoming migration, please contact Alan Harkness (aharkness@georgialibraries.org) or Elaine Hardy (ehardy@georgialibraries.org) at the Georgia Public Library Service.
WorldShare ILL for Georgia libraries
The WorldCat Resource Sharing interlibrary loan service your library receives either through the Georgia statewide OCLC Group Services contract or through your individual OCLC Services contract will be replaced by a new service, OCLC WorldShare Interlibrary Loan, in 2013.
GOLD public libraries are scheduled to transition to WorldShare Interlibrary Loan in March; academic and technical school libraries in July. The schedule has been planned with consideration for seasonal activity levels by library type. During this time, OCLC will hold training classes specifically for members of the GOLD group contract. Your training has been developed in this way to give you the opportunity to learn the new service with other interlibrary loan staff in your state.
Training will consist of three modules, including WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Getting Started, WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Borrowing and WorldShare Interlibrary Loan Lending.
ALL online classes (described below) will start at 10:00 am Eastern Time and will last approximately 2 hours
* Special libraries and school libraries can choose to migrate with the March/April 2013 or July/August 2013 groups.
Live Online
Live online training is offered for library staff who would like to have hands-on experience with the new service while interacting with an OCLC trainer. During these sessions, trainers will lecture and walk through basic steps. Attendees may then try different aspects of the service through a simulation system. This option allows librarians to practice using WorldShare Interlibrary Loan features that they will encounter in the new service. This type of training corresponds to the scheduled dates listed above.
There are a number of things you can do to prepare for your use of the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service. More information is available at OCLC migration website.
Stay informed
Watch for updates from the Georgia Public Library Service staff regarding plans for migration to the new WorldShare Interlibrary Loan service, as well as training and support for Georgia libraries. As we move closer to your library's transition timeframe, the State Library and OCLC will provide details about training topics and dates that will give your staff the information they need to begin using the new service.
Questions?
If you have questions about this upcoming migration, please contact Alan Harkness (aharkness@georgialibraries.org) or Elaine Hardy (ehardy@georgialibraries.org) at the Georgia Public Library Service.
Bozarthzone! Thank Goodness It's Monday TGIM: Enjoy your job, enjoy your life
http://tinyurl.com/bpodpcd
So often we focus on the negatives and tasks we don’t enjoy. This workshop helps participants identify the things about work they enjoy and find satisfying, look at ways of creating more of those items, and develop skill in recognizing and appreciating small accomplishments and savoring small successes.
Tech on the Spec(trum): Making libraries more accessible for children with special needs
http://tinyurl.com/bq7ekzr
Like any worthwhile initiative, reaching a target audience takes time and money. Is there an affordable way to make your library more technologically accessible for children with autism and other developmental differences? Join this session to learn about the successful "Come On In" program at Skokie (IL) Public Library. Hear about free and inexpensive tools. Think about ways to partner with other organizations to meet patron and staff needs.
Healthy Computing
Computers have evolved from from the salvation for people with disabilities to the cause of many disabling conditions. Our current computer-laden work and school environments have the potential to significantly damage our bodies. It is critical that we establish new "rules of engagement" with computers. This Healthy Computing webinar will explore the reasons and tools for taking regular breaks from the computer. This webinar is for people who work extensively on computers, or who work with clients/students who do. (Windows & Mac.)
Spring Fling: Teen Book Buzz
From living Japanese ink drawings to the return of the nun assassins, these forthcoming spring releases are sure to appeal to every teen on your reading list. Get ahead of the curve and find out the latest and greatest hot reads for spring during SLJ’s Teen Book Buzz! Join Harlequin Teens, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, and Egmont as they present the books that will have every teen chatting at their lockers. You do not want to miss this exciting webcast!
Accessibility Testing in Enterprises Big and Small
This free webinar is from the ADA Online Learning and the ADA National Network.
Businesses large and small want to make their websites accessible to all, but some have more resources than others. Today we will talk about testing and review tools that are available to everyone - from automated tools for the large enterprise with thousands of pages to free tools for small non-profits.
