Basic ILL

A one-day informal workshop for school and public librarians. Participants should be familiar with the VALS Web2 Catalogs, VALS email and the Internet. We will cover in-state as well as out-of-state interlibrary loan procedures with group discussion and hands-on activities.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - May 5, 9:30-3:00
 

Cataloging Update

A one-day informal workshop for librarians want to update their cataloging knowledge and skills. Topics to be discussed will include Resource Description and Access (RDA), the successor to Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR2R); FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records), MARC, Dublin Core, new online cataloging tools, and trends in next generation catalogs. Priority will be given to librarians who took the Cataloging and Organization of Library Materials workshop before 2004.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - June 3, 9:30-3:00

Current Options for Library Automation

This half-day workshop is available upon request and may focus on first-time automation and/or transition to a new automation system, depending on the needs of the participants. You may requests a session of this workshop by contacting Sheila Kearns (802) 828-3261 sheila.kearns@mail.dol.state.vt.us. Sheila will work with your regional consultant to set up the details of the workshop.

The workshop will examine a variety of integrated library systems that have been implemented in Vermont libraries as well as other systems that may be appropriate to the needs of the participants. To the extent that it is possible, cost information will be provided, though details on costs often require a consultation with vendors.

The workshop will also provide an overview of the activities involved in first-time library automation projects and/or activities and issues involved in migrating to a different system.

Embracing Metadata: Understanding MARC and Dublin Core

A one-day informal workshop for librarians who have completed the five-day cataloging workshop. Topics to be discussed will include metadata definitions and description schemas; interpreting and creating MARC (machine readable cataloging) and Dublin Core records; and MARC to Dublin Core conversion tools. Priority will be given to librarians who have taken the Cataloging, Organization and Access workshop and who are from public libraries that are automated.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - May 20, 9:30-3:00
Cobleigh Public Library, Lyndonville, June 15, 9:30-3:00
 

HeritageQuest

This is a hands-on workshop exploring HeritageQuest Online, an online database licensed as part of the Vermont Online Library contract. HeritageQuest Online provides libraries with a unique, growing collection of research materials for tracing family history and American culture. The database offers four main collections:

•    Searchable images of U.S. Census records from 1790 to 1930
•    A searchable collection of 25,000+ family and local history books from all 50 states and Canada
•    An index to more than 6,500 American and Canadian genealogy and local history periodicals written in English and French since 1800
•    Records containing both genealogical and historical information of 80,000+ individuals who served in the Revolutionary War

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Northeast Regional Library, St. Johnsbury - April 21, 9-11:30
Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - April 21, 1-3:30
Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - April 22, 9-11:30
Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow - April 22, 1:30-4:00

ILL Beyond Vermont

A half-day roundtable meeting for school and public librarians who have mastered interlibrary loan within Vermont and want to discuss their experiences borrowing from out-of-state libraries.

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Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - April 6
Rutland Free Library - April 9

Implementing OpenOffice in Your Library

OpenOffice is a is a free (open source) cross-platform office application suite available for a number of different computer operating systems. It is a collection of applications that work together closely to provide the features expected from a modern office suite (aka Microsoft Office).

This workshop will offer and hands-on introduction to the applications in the OpenOffice suite, highlighting the ways in which libraries can manage a transition from other office applications both for their staff and for public access computers. Attendees will be given an overview of the installation, set-up, and update processes for OpenOffice and will be shown a variety of features of the software that can make it easier to use for those familiar with other commercial applications.

The morning session (9:30 am - 12 noon) will consist of structured activities and the afternoon session (aprox. 1:00 - 3:00 pm) is an optional opportunity to work with and explore the software.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Sheburne Memorial Library, Killington - May 22, 9:30-3:00
Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - May 28, 9:30-3:00
Northeast Regional Library, St. Johnsbury - June 4, 9:30-3:00
 

Using MARCEdit

MarcEdit is a freely available shareware program that can be used to do editing of MARC format records in batches prior to loading into or after extracting from a MARC compatible library automation system. It can be used to delete, add or modify MARC fields in a batch of records. MarcEdit can also be used to break up large files of MARC records into smaller files or to join small files of MARC records into a single file.

This workshop will offer an introduction to the process of obtaining and installing the software and working with basic functions of MARCEdit. Hands-on activities will include using MARCEdit to examine and review MARC format files and editing records to add, delete, and modify MARC fields. There will also be a demonstration of how to use the MARCEdit tool for downloading MARC records from publicly available sources.

The morning session (9:30 am - 12 noon) will consist of structured activities and the afternoon session (aprox. 1:00 - 3:00 pm) is an optional opportunity to work with and explore the software.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Sherburne Memorial Library, Killington - October 9, 9:30-3:00
Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - October 19, 9:30-3:00
Northeast Regional Library, St. Johnsbury, October 20, 9:30-3:00
 

(Video)gaming in the Library

Have you considered integrating videogames into your library’s programming but find the prospect of doing so daunting? This workshop aims to dispel those worries. Participants will learn about common misconceptions, social implications, and the entertainment value of gaming in the library. An examination of successful programs, equipment, terminology, resources, and games will provide participants with the confidence to tackle the rising demand for videogames in the library.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Georgia Public Library - May 7, 9:30-3:00
Aldrich Public Library - June 24, 9:30-3:00

Video Production for Libraries

With the rise in popularity of video hosting sites like Youtube, Daily Motion, Meta Café, and Teachertube, Librarians should be considering the potential of video to promote programs, events and services. Participants will learn about the terminology, equipment, and software needed for creating their own videos. Topics of particular focus will be videography techniques, non-linear editing and video podcasting.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - October 21, 9:30-3:00

VOL Training - Gale Databases

This is a hands-on workshop exploring the databases licensed as part of the Vermont Online Library contract. The morning session will focus on General Reference databases (periodicals and e-books) and K-12 focused databases.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow - April 29, 9:00-12: 00
Northeast Regional Library, St.Johnsbury - April 30, 9:00-12:00
Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - May 1, 9:00-12:00

The afternoon session will focus on Business and Health databases.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Fletcher Memorial Library, Ludlow - April 29, 1:00-3:00
Northeast Regional Library, St. Johnsbury - April 30, 1:00-3:00
Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - May 1, 1:00-3:00

Working with Linux - OpenSource IS for You

Most people are familiar with one of two operating systems: Windows or OS X.(Leopard). There’s another option, though – Linux. Linux used to be fairly difficult to work with, but in recent years, has become very “windows-like.” It’s free and there’s now plenty of free software available for it. (Open Office, for example, is every bit as functional and easy to use as Microsoft Office – and it’s free.) This workshop will introduce you to Linux and some of the basic concepts involved in working with it. We’ll install Linux and some of the most common software on an old computer and give you a test drive.

To register for the workshop, click on the link below:

Midstate Regional Library, Berlin - October 16, 9:30-3:00