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Wednesday, September 09
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
East Providence Public Library, Weaver Branch
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Matthew Belk, National Weather Service
What can we expect from hurricanes in southern New England? How do we prepare for one? Which are the most reliable internet and other media resources for information that patrons and librarians alike can use? Attend this seminar and get the answers to these and your own questions. Matthew Belk is the Hurricane Program Leader for the National Weather Service Center in Taunton, Massachusetts. Mr. Belk has a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Libraries and other cultural heritage organizations.
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Wednesday, September 16
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Cranston Public Library
Topic: Vampire and Paranormal Fiction
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Aaron Coutu and Ed Fuqua
Aaron Coutu from Greenville Public Library and Ed Fuqua from Woonsocket Harris Public Library will present and lead a discussion about noteworthy vampire and paranormal fiction titles. The list of books will be prepared prior to the meeting; feel free to read ahead or come and be inspired to read.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: YA Librarians, Middle School Library Media Specialists, High School Library Media Specialists
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Wednesday, September 23
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Rochambeau Library, Computer Lab
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Shane Sher, Technology Trainer, Providence Public Library
In this class you will learn how to set up a basic spreadsheet, edit, resize, format and autosum. You will learn how to do calculations and sort data. After learning the basic Excel navigations, you will then use your new skills to interpret data by creating charts and graphs to display information.
Registration required. Limited to 12 participants.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Thursday, September 24
3:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
Warwick Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Barb Deacon, World Book; Julie Weintraub, Tutor.com
World Book and Tutor.com have rolled out some exciting new features over the summer! Join representatives from World Book and Tutor.com as they present an overview of World Book Online and Homework Help RI – with special emphasis on the exciting new products available with the statewide subscription available via AskRI. Topics include the new interface of Homework Help and the new Skills Center from Tutor.com. Also covered are the new Digital Libraries from World Book, new features on World Book products, and support materials available to educators and librarians./
This session is a repeat of the 9:30 session
.Registration required.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Thursday, September 24
9:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Warwick Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Barb Deacon, World Book; Julie Weintraub, Tutor.com
World Book and Tutor.com have rolled out some exciting new features over the summer! Join representatives from World Book and Tutor.com as they present an overview of World Book Online and Homework Help RI – with special emphasis on the exciting new products available with the statewide subscription available via AskRI. Topics include the new interface of Homework Help and the new Skills Center from Tutor.com. Also covered are the new Digital Libraries from World Book, new features on World Book products, and support materials available to educators and librarians.
This session will be repeated at 3:30.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Tuesday, September 29
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
West Warwick Public Library, Computer Lab
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Erin Logsdon, NELINET
Do you tweet? Learn about blogging and microblogging tools and how they are being used by libraries of all types to keep patrons informed and to build community. In this course we will use Blogger and Twitter - other platforms will be discussed.
Registration required. Limited to 15 participants.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Monday, October 05
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Warwick Public Library
Topic: AskRI's Homework Help & Databases
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Beth Curran
Beth Curran from the Statewide Reference Resource Center at Providence Public Library will share all of the resources at AskRI.org that are especially relevant for Children's Services Staff. Explore and discuss the EBSCO databases, Tutor.com, and World Book Digital Libraries.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Children's Librarians
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Monday, October 05
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Jamestown Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Tim Spindler, Access Service Librarian, Roger Williams University; Patricia LaRose, Head of Adult Services, Newport Public Library; Chaichin Chen, Library Program Specialist, OLIS.
This is an introductory session for libraries who wish to learn more about what Relais ILL can do beyond the basic web-based ILL application.
Relais ILL offers a web-based interface to facilitate resource sharing activities among LORI libraries. The 6 repeated training programs scheduled in December 2009 and January 2010 will cover the step-by-step guide on using the new system.
An alternative to the web application is to access Relais ILL through its window-based client which is equipped with useful and customizable features that most current Relais customers use. As with most customizable clients, however, setting up window-based Relais ILL requires IT involvement.
The objective of this workshop is to help participants to determine what works best for their libraries. Arrangement for the window-based client training will be made upon request.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Monday, October 05
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Warwick Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Cheryl Space, Youth Services Coordinator, OLIS
Wrap up the 2009 Summer Reading Program, Be Creative @ Your Library, with your colleagues from around the state. We'll discuss the statistics, performers, local library programs, partnerships, and materials. Since summer is never too far away, we'll begin brainstorming for "Make a Splash - Read", 2010's theme. Receive your voucher and manual for 2010!
There will be a book giveaway at this meeting.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Children's Librarians
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Wednesday, October 07
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Rochambeau Library, Computer Lab
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Shane Sher, Technology Trainer, Providence Public Library
Figured out the basics of Microsoft Excel? Need to take it to the next level? Next up: formulas and functions. These allow you to manipulate your data, to add, subtract, multiply, and divide information. Until you start using functions and formulas, you are not really using Excel to its full potential. In the second half of the class, we talk about advanced formatting. Some of the topics included are making your spreadsheet easier to use and read, learning tricks and tips to improve your data by sorting, filtering, coloring, freezing panes and paste-linking.
Registration required. Limited to 12 participants.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Wednesday, October 07
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
William Hall Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Peter Rossi, Facilities Manager, Providence Public Library
How do you keep your library building in peak operating condition? What do you do when your boiler or air conditioning goes on the fritz? What things can you fix? When should you call an expert? How do you assess the condition of your building? And what things can you do now as preventative maintenance to avoid costly repairs down the road? Learn how to read your building, manage problems, and prevent little issues from becoming big problems in this informative session. There will also be a discussion period for questions about your building challenges.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Thursday, October 08
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cumberland Public Library, Community Room
Topic: RI History Sources
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Morgan Gref & Marie Parys, RI Historical Society
Learn about the history resources available to your students from the RI Historical Society.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: YA librarians, Middle School Library Media Specialists, High School Library Media Specialists
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Wednesday, October 21
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Cumberland Public Library, Hayden Center, Mtg Rm 1-2
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Shane Sher, Technology Trainer, Providence Public Library
Google is the world's most popular search engine and the act of googling now permeates our culture. But Google's a lot more than searching. G-mail, Google Calendar, Google Maps, and Google Docs are only the beginning. Google tools can help you organize your work, increase your productivity and enhance your website. Learn about some practical tools, widgets and applications from the Google labs in this hands-on session that may change the way you work individually and with others.
Registration required. Limited to 20 participants.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Wednesday, October 21
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Providence Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Wendy Kirchner, Librarian, Meeting Street School
Wendy Kirchner of Meeting Street School will present Hands-On Literacy. The goal of this workshop is to teach librarians and teachers how to effectively include children with special needs in library group activities. Participants will be able to identify books and materials suitable for mixed groups of children that might include those with visual impairment, autism, and developmental delays. Each participant will create a well designed tactile book suitable for any child. Areas addressed during this workshop will include: the role of objects or raised illustrations; the limitations and challenges of using tactile illustrations; and the sequence of difficulty suitable for the varied needs of all children. These hands-on comprehension strategies will build oral language skills by enabling children to understand the vocabulary and sequence of events in a read aloud book. By knowing how a child with special needs can learn, librarians and teachers will build confidence in designing inclusive programs. Please feel free to bring a box lunch.
Registration required. Limited to 25 participants.
Intended Audience: children's librarians
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Wednesday, October 21
3:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Providence Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Wendy Kirchner, Librarian, Meeting Street School
Wendy Kirchner of Meeting Street School will present Hands-On Literacy. The goal of this workshop is to teach librarians and teachers how to effectively include children with special needs in library group activities. Participants will be able to identify books and materials suitable for mixed groups of children that might include those with visual impairment, autism, and developmental delays. Each participant will create a well designed tactile book suitable for any child. Areas addressed during this workshop will include: the role of objects or raised illustrations; the limitations and challenges of using tactile illustrations; and the sequence of difficulty suitable for the varied needs of all children. These hands-on comprehension strategies will build oral language skills by enabling children to understand the vocabulary and sequence of events in a read aloud book. By knowing how a child with special needs can learn, librarians and teachers will build confidence in designing inclusive programs.
Registration required. Limited to 25 participants.
Intended Audience: elementary school library media specialists, elementary school teachers
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Tuesday, October 27
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Eldredge Elementary School Library, East Greenwich
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Cheryl Space, Youth Services Coordinator, OLIS
Each January Rhode Island librarians gather to select a "Mock" version of the Newbery award. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in the United States during the preceding year. The Award is restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States.
Join us for the first of three book discussion meetings to be held in the Fall and Winter. The list of books to be discussed is available on the OLIS Children's Services web page. Please send your book suggestions to Cheryl Space .
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Children's Librarians, Elementary School Library Media Specialists, Middle School Library Media Specialists, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Children's Book Lovers!
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Thursday, October 29
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cumberland Public Library, Hayden Center, Mtg Rm. 1-2
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Erin Logsdon, NELINET
"Social software" is the buzzword of the moment, but what can it really do? In this workshop we will look at a variety of social software applications that you can use to organize information from the web. From creating your own custom search engine to putting your book collection online, we will explore software that keeps you organized, even on the go. We will also look at ways you can leverage the software to help your users find quality content quickly and create their own libraries on the go.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Librarians and library staff
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Monday, November 09
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
East Greenwich Free Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Arthur Bakis, Information Services Specialist, Boston Regional Census Center, US Census Bureau
Census 2010 is fast approaching! Come learn about the reengineered census and how to access the most up to date data for the Nation, the state of Rhode Island, counties, communities and other geographic areas. Information Services Specialist, Arthur Bakis, will navigate attendees through the U.S. Census Bureau’s free online data access tool – the American Factfinder – and show them how to create their own tables using statistics from the decennial census and the American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS allows for detailed social, economic and housing data to be released on an annual basis rather than every ten years. Currently, you can access 2007 ACS data for areas with a population of 20,000 or more. Arthur will show the attendees the many different types of data tables available from a simple fact sheet to a custom detailed table. Learning how to access the most up to date statistics for a city or town is an important tool in keeping track of a communities’ trends and needs.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Thursday, November 12
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Narragansett High School
Topic: Gaming
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Aaron Coutu, Melanie Makin and Linda Archetto
Come see and try some of the latest and greatest games for tweens and teens. Aaron Coutu from Greenville Public Library, Melanie Makin from Cross Mills Public Library, and Linda Archetto from Cranston Public Library will lead the way.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: YA Librarians, Middle School Library Media Specialists, High School Library Media Specialists.
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Thursday, November 19
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Warwick Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Ruth Barefoot, San Jose Public Library
San José Libraries are making national news as they step up to the challenge of library redesign for the customers of today. Customers of the San Jose Libraries enjoy an exciting bookstore look and feel, helpful and interactive staff, convenient services, and more programs for kids and the whole family.
The San Jose Way is a new service model that provides an experience of comfort, convenience, choice and excellent customer service. It's all about what the customers want.
Learn about the overall concept of Libraries ~ The San José Way, including why this service model is vital to the community. This session introduces specific elements of customer service strategies for today's libraries. Topics include:
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Librarians, library staff, library trustees
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Thursday, December 03
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Barrington Public Library, Gallery
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Cheryl Space, Youth Services Coordinator, OLIS
Each January Rhode Island librarians gather to select a "Mock" version of the Newbery award. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in the United States during the preceding year. The Award is restricted to authors who are citizens or residents of the United States.
Join us for the second of three book discussion meetings to be held in the Fall and Winter. The list of books to be discussed is available on the OLIS Children's Services web page. Please send your book suggestions to Cheryl Space .
Registration required.
Intended Audience: Children's Librarians, Elementary School Library Media Specialists, Middle School Library Media Specialists, Elementary School Teachers, Middle School Teachers, Children's Book Lovers!
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Monday, December 07
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Henry Barnard School, Rhode Island College Campus
Snow Date: Monday, December 14, 2009
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Storytellers, Magicians, Scientists, and Actors!
Come and see 12 performers as they "audition" for Rhode Island's 2010 Summer Reading Program, "Make a Splash - Read." The performer's showcase is a wonderful opportunity to watch both new and familiar performers interact with a live audience of students from the Henry Barnard School. In addition to providing input on the slate of SRP performers, you might find the perfect performer for another library event! Audience members are welcome to "drop-in," but must enter the performance space between acts. Three performances will occur each hour, beginning at 8:30 AM.
Registration required. Limited to 40 participants.
Intended Audience: children's librarians, YA librarians
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Tuesday, December 08
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Woonsocket Harris Public Library
Topic: Poetry Programs
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Ed Fuqua
Ed Fuqua from the Woonsocket Harris Public Library will discuss organizing poetry slams and poetry performance programs. Relevant resources will be introduced and discussed.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: YA Librarians, Middle School Library Media Specialists, High School Library Media Specialists
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Tuesday, December 15 CLASS IS FULL
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Newport Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Patricia LaRose, Head of Adult Services, Newport Public Library; Chris Landry, Library Commons Assistant, Providence College
LORI library network is moving to a new resource sharing platform. Come learn about the tool and the new procedures in managing LORI ILL. OLIS is planning to complete the transition from the LORI ILL forms that are currently used by libraries to the new system in December 2009. It is important that each library send staff to attend one of these seven sessions.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Wednesday, December 23
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room 223, Providence College Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Beatrice R. Pulliam, Library Commons Librarian for Technology and Access, Providence College; Chris Landry, Library Commons Assistant, Providence College
LORI library network is moving to a new resource sharing platform. Come learn about the tool and the new procedures in managing LORI ILL. OLIS is planning to complete the transition from the LORI ILL forms that are currently used by libraries to the new system in December 2009. It is important that each library send staff to attend one of these seven sessions.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Tuesday, December 29
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
URI Library, Room LL11B
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Brian Gallagher, Access Services Librarian, University of Rhode Island
LORI library network is moving to a new resource sharing platform. Come learn about the tool and the new procedures in managing LORI ILL. OLIS is planning to complete the transition from the LORI ILL forms that are currently used by libraries to the new system in December 2009. It is important that each library send staff to attend one of these seven sessions.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Tuesday, January 05
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Bello 101, Bryant University Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Patricia Schultz, Technical Services Librarian, Bryant University Library
LORI library network is moving to a new resource sharing platform. Come learn about the tool and the new procedures in managing LORI ILL. OLIS is planning to complete the transition from the LORI ILL forms that are currently used by libraries to the new system in December 2009. It is important that each library send staff to attend one of these seven sessions.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Thursday, January 07
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Hecker Center at Rockefeller Library, Brown University
Snow Date: January 08, 2010
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Bart Hollingsworth, Head of Circulation and Resource Sharing, Brown University; Bonnie G. Buzzell, Senior Knowledge Systems Librarian, Brown University
LORI library network is moving to a new resource sharing platform. Come learn about the tool and the new procedures in managing LORI ILL. OLIS is planning to complete the transition from the LORI ILL forms that are currently used by libraries to the new system in December 2009. It is important that each library send staff to attend one of these seven sessions.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Thursday, January 14
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Room 5554, the Electronic CLassroom, CCRI Warwick Campus
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): James F. Salisbury, Access Service Librarian, CCRI; Tim Spindler, Access Service Librarian, Roger Williams University
LORI library network is moving to a new resource sharing platform. Come learn about the tool and the new procedures in managing LORI ILL. OLIS is planning to complete the transition from the LORI ILL forms that are currently used by libraries to the new system in December 2009. It is important that each library send staff to attend one of these seven sessions.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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Wednesday, January 20
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Narragansett Public Library
Presenter(s)/Discussion Leader(s): Jessica Wilson, Librarian, South Kingstown Public Library;
LORI library network is moving to a new resource sharing platform. Come learn about the tool and the new procedures in managing LORI ILL. OLIS is planning to complete the transition from the LORI ILL forms that are currently used by libraries to the new system in December 2009. It is important that each library send staff to attend one of these seven sessions.
Registration required.
Intended Audience: LORI library staff.
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