BIBLIOSTAT/STATISTICS TRAINING
Description: The web session will focus on the process for gathering the statistics, the definition of the items, and what happens after the State Library gathers them. There will be a brief discussion and demonstration of the federal sites comparative statistics features, and suggestions about how to best present statistics.
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Location:
September 28, Tuesday, Online
November 23, Tuesday, Online
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Trainer: Michael Golrick, State Data Coordinator
CATALOGING BASICS
Description: Are you ready to catalog? This hands-on workshop will familiarize you with basic cataloging vocabulary and the most frequently used parts of a MARC record, and show you how to choose the correct MARC record to catalog the item in your hand.
Cost: $25.00 per participant
Locations:
August 27, Friday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
September 15, Wednesday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston,
December 7, Tuesday, Lafayette Public Library, South Regional
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trainer: Lesli Gray, Technical Services
DATABASE SEARCHING WORKSHOP
Description: This full-day workshop will teach you the tools of the trade for online searching. The first half of the day will cover searching skills and concepts and show you how to get the most out of Google, the internet, and your own online catalog. The second half of the day is devoted to applying these skills to the Louisiana Library Connection Databases.
Cost: $25.00 per participant
Locations:
September 23, Thursday, Lafayette Parish Library, South Regional
November 15, Monday, Shreve Memorial Library, Hamilton/South Caddo Branch
December 8, Wednesday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trainer: David Rainey. Reference Services
DATABASE TRAINING: CAREER CRUISING
Description: This leading online career exploration and portfolio development system provides detailed occupation profiles, comprehensive post-secondary education information, and industry-leading assessments. Patrons are able to make concrete, long-term career and educational plans. Career Cruising allows access to hundreds of detailed occupation profiles. The Career Matchmaker component is based on an internationally acclaimed interest assessment that is used and respected around the world, while the My Skills component matches patrons’ skills to careers. Personalized Feedback helps patrons understand how careers relate to their skills and interests. The user can input and store career and education related documents on the site and also create professional looking resumes.
Cost: No charge
Locations and Times:
August 24, Tuesday, Lafayette Parish Library, South Regional, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
August 24, Tuesday, Lafayette Parish Library, South Regional, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
August 25, Wednesday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
August 25, Wednesday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Trainer: Jerome Martin, Career Cruising
DATABASE TRAINING: LEARNING EXPRESS
Description: The newly added Computer Skills module includes interactive tutorial courses and tests that are self-paced. This module presents material on Adobe Flash, Photoshop and Illustrator; Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Publisher, SharePoint Designer and Visio; Corel WordPerfect; and finally, Windows and Mac Operating Systems. The LearningExpress Library is an industry leader in customized test-preparation materials for students and adults to improve their performance on academic, licensing and certification exams. The Web-based learning solution provides patrons, from elementary students to adult learners, with instant access to the most comprehensive collection of test-preparation tools, skill-building materials, and career resources available.
Cost: No charge
Locations and Times:
October 19, Tuesday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 19, Tuesday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
October 20, Wednesday, Lafayette Parish Library, South Regional, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 20, Wednesday, Lafayette Parish Library, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
October 21, Thursday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
October 21, Thursday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Trainer: Learning Express Staff
DATABASE TRAINING: TEEN HEALTH & WELLNESS
Description: Teen Health & Wellness, Real Life, Real Answers is a new online resource created specifically for teens with their unique concerns and perspective. Information is presented using a sensitive, respectful and age-appropriate approach and gives insight into the teen experience—crucial for parents, teachers, friends, and caregivers who are part of teens’ lives. Teen Health & Wellness is designed to provide research support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, life skills, work readiness, mental health, family life and more.
Cost: No charge
Locations:
October 5, Tuesday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
October 6, Wednesday, Lafayette Parish Library, South Regional
October 7, Thursday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Trainer: Miriam Gilbert, Teen Health and Wellness
DATABASE TRAINING: TUTOR.COM & HOMEWORK LOUISIANA
Description: HomeworkLouisiana connects Louisiana K-12 students, adults preparing for the GED and college students to a live tutor online for one on one help with homework. It also offers studying and test preparation in all core academic subjects including math, science, social studies and English. HomeworkLouisiana is powered by Tutor.com, the leading online tutoring and homework help service. The service also includes a SkillsCenter, where students may access online tutorials to build skills in math, science, English and social studies.
Cost: No charge
Location: Online
Times:
September 27, Monday, Online, 9:30am-10:30am
September 28, Tuesday, Online, 10:00am –11:00am
September 29, Wednesday, Online, 10:30am–11:30am
September 30, Thursday, Online, 10:00am-11:00am
October, 1, Friday, Online, 9:00am-10:00am
Trainer: Tutor.com staff
E-GOVERNMENT: FAMILY RESOURCES
Description: This webinar will help you to assist your patrons with identifying online resources that are beneficial to the growth, development and well being of children and young families. Topics covered in this session are:
• Applying for Food Stamps & WIC assistance
• Information on Housing
• Applying for Child Support
• Obtaining medical assistance
• Academic testing LEAP/ACT/GED/SAT
• Locating FAFSA & Applying for TOPS
• How to acquire a free mobile phone/computer
• Filing and paying state taxes online
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Location: Online - October 12, Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Trainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana Section
E-GOVERNMENT: LOUISIANA LAW
Description: This session will help you assist your patrons with routine legal inquiries such as researching LA Revised Statutes, locating a notary, applying for a marriage license, and obtaining birth and death certificates.
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Location: Online - October 19, Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Trainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana Section
E-GOVERNMENT: SPECIAL SERVICES
Description: This session is designed to aid patrons in utilizing online resources that are most relevant to adulthood and beyond. Topics covered in this session include:
• Applying for Selective Service
• Government Grants
• Obtaining assistance with utilities
• Applying for disability assistance
• Applying for VA benefits
• Applying for Medicare and Medicaid
• Social Security benefits & acquiring social security cards
• Locating services for the hearing impaired
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Location: Online - October 26, Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Trainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana Section
E-GOVERNMENT: WORKING IN LOUISIANA
Description: In this ever changing economic climate, our patrons depend on us to help them find jobs and get the assistance they need. By using the Louisiana Jobs and Career Center (LAJaCC) portal, you can help your patrons assess their skills, execute effective job searches, compose a resume, and even help them navigate the unemployment process.
Cost: $15.00 per participant
Location: Online - October 5, Tuesday
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Trainer: Quiana Wright, Louisiana Section
E-RATE WORKSHOP
Description: Introduction and overview of the E-rate grant process.
Cost: No cost
Locations:
November 8, Monday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
November 9, Tuesday, Vernon Parish Library, Leesville
November 10, Wednesday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston
November 12, Friday, Terrebonne Parish Library, Main, Houma
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trainer: Meg Placke, Library Development
FALL ADMINISTRATIVE LIBRARIANS' CONFERENCE
Description: A forum to explore solutions to problems in Louisiana public library management.
Cost: $45.00 per participant
Location: State Library of Louisiana, 701 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Times:
November 18, Thursday, 9:00am-5:00pm
November 19, Friday, 8:30am-12:00pm
Trainer: TBA
INTERLIBRARY LOAN WORKSHOP
Description: Participants will be provided an introduction and overview of the new Interlibrary Loan platform, AGent. Participants will then build upon introductory managing and searching practices to efficiently process borrowing and lending transactions.
Cost: $25.00 per participant
Locations:
October 12, Tuesday, Concordia Parish Library, Vidalia
October 14, Thursday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trainer: Kytara Gaudin, Access Services
LOUISIANA REFERENCE WORKSHOP
Description: Are you interested in Louisiana people and places? What about Louisiana history, statistics, and digital images? There is more to Louisiana Reference than just using Google. Come discover the basics of successful Louisiana reference and tools that will help you find the information you need. This course will introduce tried and true print and electronic sources to answer Louisiana questions. Class attendees will learn how to locate study guides, statistics, legal and historical information, as well as educational data. Please come and be immersed in all things Louisiana!
Cost: $25.00 per participant
Locations:
September 16, Thursday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
September 30, Thursday, Lincoln Parish Library, Ruston
October 1, Friday, Rapides Parish Library, Westside Regional
November 16, Tuesday, Calcasieu Parish Library, Central Branch
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trainer: Charlene Bonnette, Louisiana Section
REFERENCE BASICS WORKSHOP
Description: This workshop will help you build your basic reference skills in a wide range of areas. We will move from ready reference sources to specialty topics like business reference and medical reference – all the while covering both print and online resources.
Cost: $25.00 per participant
Locations:
October 19, Tuesday, Lafayette Parish Library, South Regional
November 16, Tuesday, Ouachita Parish Library, Main
December 9, Thursday, St. Charles Parish Library, East Regional
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trainer: David Rainey, Reference Services
STORYTIME WORKSHOP: ADDING SPARKLE TO STORY SESSIONS
Description: Speaker will present various ideas on how to add excitement to your storytime sessions. She will also include early literacy tips that you can incorporate into your storytimes.
Cost: $25.00 per participant
Locations:
October 25, Monday, Shreve Memorial Library, Hamilton/South Caddo Branch
October 26, Tuesday, Ouachita Parish Library, Main, Monroe
October 27, Wednesday, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
October 28, Thursday, Lafayette Parish Library, South Regional
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Trainer: Dorothy McMahon
