Category Archives: Continuing Education

Google Essentials presented by Polly Farrington at CDLC

Thursday, February 25th, 2016
9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

CDLC Offices, 28 Essex Street, Albany

Presented by Polly-Alida Farrington, owner of PA Farrington Associates

Most of us use Google in our workplace, but we may not be using it to its full capacity. Come join us for the day as we learn about Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Maps, Google Scholar, Google Hangouts, how to search more efficiently with Google and more.
Snow date: 2/26

Cost includes lunch: $25 for CDLC Members (including staff at member libraries and personal members) and $40 Non-members
Due to a limited number of seats, if you register and are unable to attend, please contact Susan D’Entremont at susan@cdlc.org.

Podcasting for Public Libraries

PLA Webinar:
Podcasting for Public Libraries

November 18; 2:00 PM EST

Walk down the street and you’ll see earbuds dangling from many people like some high-tech jewelry. They’re not making a fashion statement. While many may be listening to their favorite music, a great deal more may be learning a new language, catching up on the latest technology, discovering financial advice, or being entertained by a comedy or drama.

Podcasting is an online audio-based program akin to broadcast radio that delivers content to listeners. People are talking, and more to the point, tens of thousands are listening, too. Public libraries can – and many already do – use the podcast platform as an efficient and easy method to share news and information, promote programs and services, and distribute other important content to their patrons. This webinar provides the details that will help you produce, record, and deliver your own podcasts.

At the conclusion of this one-hour webinar, participants will:

  • Know how to plan a podcast and develop its format, find content, write the script, and get ready to record;
  • Learn what equipment, software, and other tools are necessary to produce high-quality podcasts; and
  • Be able to deliver and promote finished podcasts to patrons.

This webinar is intended for public services staff, marketing and communications staff, computer and technology staff, and digital media lab staff.

Instructor:
Jeffrey P. Fisher, studio services manager, Studio 300, Fountaindale Public Library, Bolingbrook, Ill.

Date: November 18, 2015

Time:
2:00–3:00 PM Eastern
1:00–2:00 PM Central
12:00–1:00 PM Mountain
11:00 AM–12:00 PM Pacific

Registration Information:  http://www.ala.org/pla/onlinelearning/webinars/podcasting

 

Individual Registration
• PLA Member: $28.00
• ALA Member: $31.50
• Nonmember: $35.00		 Group Registration
• Group of any size: $129.00

Infusing Preschool Early Literacy with STEAM, Music, and Movement

Infusing Preschool Early Literacy with STEAM, Music, and Movement

 

Thursday, January 14th 11:00am-1:00pm

Explore engagement tools that promote early literacy skills and bring early learning home to families. Learn about the importance of play in early learning and discover ways to infuse literacy programs with music, science, technology, art, math, and movement. Learn how the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) provides high-quality early learning experiences to children through our innovative, research based, community-driven programs like Tinker Tots, Yoga Storytime, Signing Storytime, and Free to Be.  Participants will also explore ways to incorporate digital technology in to early learning through services and collections.

Learning Outcomes

Attendees will learn innovative, playful ways to support early literacy through programs, services, collections, and spaces. They will leave the session with practical ways to engage preschoolers and their families around early learning. After participating in this webinar, attendees will:

  • Understand relevant research that supports the importance of early learning
  • Discover new ideas for how to infuse music, science, technology, art, and math into existing programs
  • Find inspiration for creating new learning opportunities for preschoolers and their families
  • Learn how to link digital technology to early learning  and how to be a “media mentors” to families
  • Have practical strategies for accommodating siblings in multi-age programs

Who Should Attend

Librarians and staff in public and school libraries.

Teachers and preschool teachers and other childcare providers.

Anyone who works with young children and their families.

Instructors

Stephanie C. Prato is the Director of Play to Learn Services at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL), NY. With experience in youth services, community outreach, leadership, instruction, and technology, she has developed innovative programs for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-aged children. She is an active member of the American Library Association and serves as a member of the Early Childhood Programs and Services Committee of the Association for Library Service to Children.
Kristen Hanmer is the Catalog and Processing Manager at the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) and an MSLIS student at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. She has a special interest in working with children and their families and has helped design and implement sign language and yoga storytimes at the FFL.

Venue:   Online

Address:

Online Venue, Details to be Sent to Registrants, New York, United States

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