Lake Superior Libraries Symposium

The planning committee of the first-ever Lake Superior Libraries Symposium is seeking presentation proposals.

The Lake Superior Libraries Symposium is a rare chance for northwoods librarians to share their expertise,
learn from colleagues, and network with professionals from Academic, K12, and Public Libraries – all without
bankrupting your travel or continuing education budget!

Date of Symposium: June 1, 2012

Location: Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Superior, WI

Presentation Length: 45 minutes

Proposals Due: February 24th.

Suggested Presentation Topics:

Teaching and Learning

Information literacy
Story time
Serving diverse learners (distance learning, adult learners, rural, income diversity, etc)
Teaching techniques that have effectively engaged learners (active learning, creative pedagogy)
Collaboration and unique partnerships in teaching learners


Technology

Virtual reference
E-reader support
Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
Tablets/e-readers
Learning objects and instructional videos


Leadership and Management

Strategic planning
Change management
Professional involvement
IT management on a small budget

Using the Nook with Overdrive

If you need some step by step instruction for using the Nook with Overdrive, there is information posted at the Duluth Public Library developed by Laurie Slattengren, a library technician there, as well as technology trainer extraordinaire. It's available as a printable pdf.

I also found an enjoyable blog, Being Ruth, that has posted very readable and easy to follow tutorial on how to put library books from Overdrive on your Nook - A Visual Tutorial.

If you have some other reading device, you can find out more about its compatibility with Overdrive ebooks from Overdrive.

While Amazon has indicated that support for Overdrive ebooks will be coming to the Kindle, it is not yet there. At this time Kindle is incompatible with Overdrive ebooks. In order to use Overdrive ebooks with the Kindle, you would need to remove the DRM from the ebooks and then convert the file format to one readable by the Kindle. If you want to read more about what would be involved, there is a tutorial. However, you should know that removing DRM is against the law.

Buffy Hamilton's Presentation at ISTE 2011

Register now for ASCLA Virtual Convergence webinars | American Libraries Magazine

Register now for ASCLA Virtual Convergence webinars | American Libraries Magazine

Scheduled webinar sessions include:

• “Grant Writing 101”
• “Presenting Topics to People who are Autistic, Deaf, Disabled, and Non-Disabled”
• “Teaching Ophelia: Assisting At-Risk Teenagers”
• “Why Reinvent the Wheel? Tools for Serving the Fast-growing Teen Population”
• “Knowledge Management: Process and Tools for Convergence”
• “Using Learning Objects to Enhance Distance Reference Services”
• “The Disability Experience in a Post- 2.0 World: Implications for Libraries”
• “Contract Librarianship: Concepts and Strategies”
• “Accessibility 101: Assure That Your Library Is Welcoming & Usable for Persons With Disabilities”
• “A Copyright Policy Update on Access to Information for Persons with Print Disabilities”
• “Public Computer Conundrums: Policy and Program Choices That Improve Patron Outcomes”
• “How to Build a Bridge: Connecting Different Types of Libraries”
• “Starting a New Library for At-risk Young Adults in a Digitally Divided Community”
• “Libraries and Information Access for Differently-able Patrons: What We Can Do to Ensure Equality”
• “Extending Our Reach: Using Extension Programs to Promote Statewide Resources”
• “Attracting Latinos to the Library: It’s All About Relationships”
• “Conducting Successful Virtual Meetings”
• “Careers in Federal Libraries”
• “How to Find a Federal Job”
• “Managing Library Adult and Family Literacy Programs”
• “Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques”
• “Saks Fifth Avenue Service on a Dollar General Budget”

Registration is available online. When registering for a single webinar from the series, ASCLA and Federal and Armed Forces Libraries Round Table (FAFLRT) members pay $40, ALA members pay $50, non-members pay $65 and student and retired members of ALA pay $45. Those registering for two or more sessions will receive a reduced rate on each session.