ONLINE SEMINAR (WEBINAR)

The OWLS library system will be conducting an on-line seminar on October 11th. It will be sent on the web from the OPAL auditorium. The Presenter is Karen G. Schneider, Research & Development Consultant College Center for Library Automation. Many of you know her as the author of the Free Range Librarian blog. The subject is Getting the most out of the time and money you spend maintaining your library's resources.

Prior to the workshop you need to visit the link listed and download the plug-in. http://www.conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rs1641902f62b4

For those librarians out there that actually read this sorry blog, going through the course will net you 1 contact hour towards recertification.

If you have any questions contact Leslie Farrell at lfarrell@mail.owls.lib.wi.us

WHAT'S NEW IN PODCASTING ??

The SirsiDynix Institute will be putting on a "Webinar" on Tuesday, June 5th, 2007 from Noon to 1PM Central Daylight time, on the subject of "What's New In Podcasting?"

This form of information exchange has exploded in recent years, with tens of thousands of podcasts of all types now available. According to the SirsiDynix promo on the 6/5 program "This presentatiion builds on the previous SirsiDynix Institute podcasting series by examining developments in the library podcasting landscape over the past year, including a look at (and listen to) new podcasts created by and for the library community. Tips for considering, planning, creating, evaluating, and sustaining a podcasting program at your library are also included. Learn now to create quality podcasts that will engage your audience from one of the first library podcasters."

The program sounds great and an opportunity for staff from libraries of all sizes to learn how to use this technology. You can register for this FREE webinar at ........ https://events.livemeeting.com/SirsiDynix060507Reg.htm

Go For It !!