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News added as of: Wednesday 5/15/02
4/15/02
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May 2, 2002
9:30 - 12:00 |
to be announced |
OCLC FirstSearch Training
The purpose of these sessions is to train heartland library staff in the use of the OCLC FirstSearch Service. For more information about FirstSearch start here. Time: 2 1/2 hours per session. Audience: Heartland library staff who use OCLC FristSearch.
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May 3, 2002
9:30 - 12:00 |
to be announced |
OCLC FirstSearch Training
The purpose of these sessions is to train heartland library staff in the use of the OCLC FirstSearch Service. For more information about FirstSearch start here. Time: 2 1/2 hours per session. Audience: Heartland library staff who use OCLC FristSearch.
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May 8, 2002
10:00 AM |
Sutter Middle School Fowler Unified School District Fowler, CA - map - Directions (coming soon) |
Heartland New Member Orientation:
Objectives:
2 hours with flexible scheduling to allow up to one hour more for individual questions. Audience:
Any staff member in a Heartland member or participating library. |
4/03/2002
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WORKSHOP
Get information on the upcoming workshop on Emergency Preparedness!
The California Council for the Humanities, the California Center for the Book, and the California State Library are encouraging Californians to read and discuss The Grapes of Wrath in 2002. Public programs and events will take place around the state in October 2002. We will launch a statewide public information campaign in late spring to encourage people to begin reading the book in anticipation of these fall activities.
Libraries are at the heart of this unprecedented statewide program. We have grants available to support book and film discussion programs in 180 public libraries in California. The grant application deadline is April 12, 2002.
We will also provide a program website (www.calhum.org
Program endorsers include the California Library Association, The National Center for Steinbeck Studies, The California Federation of Teachers, and John Steinbeck's son, Thomas Steinbeck.
Full details and online application materials are available at www.calhum.org
Trish Garone, California Center for the Book (garone@gseis.ucla.edu / (310) 794-4345)
Funding for this program is supported in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
Will you be reading The Grapes of Wrath this year?
2/20/02
The Heartland regional council meeting will be held at the Tulare County Public Library at Oak and Locust Streets in Visalia. The meeting will begin at 2:00 p.m. on March 5, 2002.
1/16/02
Staff who work at non-public libraries may want to follow these links that lead to application materials and information for the "Library of California interlibrary loan pilot program." (These PDF files are made available by the Library of California and through their web-site.):
Description and information about the "Interlibrary loan pilot program"
"Participation Authorization/Notification"
Interlibrary loan transaction report
5/15/02
Digitization Projects: Does Your Library Have the Rights and Permissions It Needs? |
| When: Thursday, May 16, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm |
| Where: Webcast |
| Instructor: Connie Pearson |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page for this workshop |
| Workshop Description:When libraries digitize their special collections, they usually want to make the collections accessible on the Web. How do you know if the library has the rights to publish a work? When does it need permission? How does it get permission? This Webcast guides you through a concise flowchart that can be used to make rights and permissions decisions on an item-by-item basis. |
Librarians' Internet Toolkit for Kids |
| When: Tuesday, Jun 11, 2002 at 9:00am |
| Where: Fresno County Central Library |
| Instructor: Connie Pearson |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page |
| Workshop Description: In this workshop, you will develop a repertoire of "tools" to identify reliable and appropriate Web sites for school age kids. Learn how to hone your skills in using search engines; identify subject directories featuring sites kids will find useful. Review listservs and see how they add to your Internet toolkit. Explore sites featuring one theme or subject. Course materials will include sample "cheat" sheets for students to use for evaluating Web sites, using search engines, and doing research. |
Say Cheese! Putting Pictures of People on the Library's Web Page |
| When: Thursday, June 20, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm |
| Where: Webcast |
| Instructor: Mary Minow |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page for this workshop |
| Workshop Description:Libraries have often used photographs of patrons in print newsletters. When is it permissible to put pictures of people on a library's Web page? What does the law say regarding the privacy rights of staff and patrons? Do children have special protection? What are publicity rights? This Webcast will describe the limits of privacy rights and will provide model release forms for libraries that have ethical concerns about using people's pictures. |
Practical Technology for Children's Library Service |
| When: Friday July 12, 2002 at 9:00am |
| Where: Fresno County Public Library |
| Instructor: Cathie Scalice |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page |
| Workshop Description: In this hands-on Infopeople workshop, you will learn how to use technology to provide excellent children's services. There will be an opportunity to learn to use the Web and Microsoft Word to enhance services as well as time to discuss some of the special challenges for children's librarians in helping kids use technology in the library. |
Who's In And Who's Out? Library Meeting Room and Exhibit Space Policies |
| When: Thursday, July 18, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm |
| Where: Webcast |
| Instructor: Mary Minow |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page |
| Workshop Description: The Portage (Wisconsin) Public Library will end up paying $6500 in insurance fees because it did not allow a creationist group to book its meeting room. The same legal analysis that led to this outcome in Wisconsin can be applied to California libraries--is it time to update your meeting room and exhibit space policy? This Webcast will provide an overview of recent legal decisions related to meeting rooms and exhibit spaces, with recommendations for appropriate library policies. |
Teaching The Public To Use Digital Resources |
| When: Thursday August 1, 2002 at 9:00 am |
| Where: Fresno County Public Library |
| Instructor: Debbie Hunt |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page |
| Workshop Description: This all-day workshop will include lecture and hands-on exercises in a computer lab. You will learn how to work with and train patrons to utilize digital resources that can provide them with valuable, easily accessible information that may not be available in traditional print resources. Though this course does address some Internet-based resources, it has been designed to complement Infopeople's Teaching the Public to Use the Internet workshops. |
Cataloging Fundamentals |
| When: Tuesday August 6, 2002 at 9:00am |
| Where: Bakersfield-Beale Memorial Library, Kern County Library |
| Instructor: Susan M. Sutch |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page |
| Workshop Description: This all-day workshop will provide a practical framework for understanding library cataloging basics and best practices. This fundamentals class is intended for people who need to know how to operate efficiently in the modern electronic catalog environment. Classification systems, Cutter numbers, common MARC tags, and copy cataloging sources will be discussed. Attendees will receive a cataloging fundamentals guide, common MARC tags guide, as well as practical, useful tips that can be applied immediately. |
Latchkey Children and Loud Rude Patrons: How Far Can a Library Go in Setting and Enforcing Patron Behavior Policies? |
| When: Thursday, Aug 15, 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm |
| Where: Webcast |
| Instructor: Mary Minow |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page |
| Workshop Description: Is your library used as a de facto child care center? Does it seem as though the library is becoming a halfway house for mentally ill patrons who are unruly and abusive? Do homeless people create problems because of offensive body odor or rude behavior? Can you do anything about situations like these? This Webcast will provide a framework for evaluating your library's patron behavior policies and tips for drafting legally-enforceable policies -- and how to enforce them. |
Privacy And Library Records Update: USA Patriot Act |
| When: Thursday, Sept 19, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. |
| Where: Webcast |
| Instructor: Mary Minow |
| For more details visit: Infopeople's page |
| Workshop Description:When must a library turn over library records to law enforcement? When must it protect those records? How does the USA PATRIOT ACT affect the California law that protects patron records? This Webcast will guide you through the current status of California and Federal laws. Though it is not possible to provide definitive answers to all potential legal questions surrounding the USA Patriot Act, this Webcast offers a solid foundation to library directors who plan to talk to their attorneys, and to frontline staff who need to distinguish between requests for information and warrants for library records. |
OLD WORKSHOPS
Using the Web for Collection Development
When: Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 9:00am
Where: Fresno County Central Library Instructor: Cathy Nyhan and Laura Lent For more details visit: Infopeople's page Workshop Description: In this all-day hands-on InfoPeople workshop, you will learn to navigate the confusing and often overlapping realms of collection development of print and online resources. The instructors will advise you on how to use everything from vendor databases to listservs to find, compare and organize information about the selection of books, e-books, free and subscription resources for your patrons. The workshop will emphasize online resources but include traditional ones as well for a holistic overview of the current state of the art of collection development.
To Turn the Computer Off, Press 'Start': Making Sense of Windows
When: Monday May 13, 2002 at 9:00am
Where: Fresno County Central Library Instructor: Cheryl Gould For more details visit: Infopeople's page Workshop Description: In this hands-on InFoPeople workshop, we will demystify the features (and quirks!) of the Windows operating system as well as explain what the "power users" know about how all computer programs work. You will use a combination of programs including Netscape, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, and Notepad to get you more comfortable and confident using your computer. You’ll probably even take home a few new tricks to "show off" to your colleagues.
Customer Service in a Multiethnic Society
When: Tuesday March 26, 2002 at 9:00am
Where: Fresno County Central Library Instructor: Nancy Kelly For more details visit: Infopeople's page Workshop Description: This full day program is designed as an introductory experience to assist library staff who are responsible for meeting the challenges of serving a multiethnic customer base. Participants will learn key phrases, hot buttons to avoid and ways in which sensitivity to multiethnic issues in customer service can be encouraged. In this class you will learn communication skills that can be applied to multiethnic situations and address specific concerns in relation to those issues.
Internet Resources for the African American Community
When: Tuesday February 19, 2002 at 9:00am
Where: Fresno County Central Library, Gates Computer Lab Instructor: Eric Brasley Workshop Description: In this all-day hands-on workshop we will explore together some of the major Web sites of interest to African American patrons. We will discuss how to find and use African American resources available on the Internet, demonstrate key sites, and compare their resources. Particular attention will be devoted to sites that provide important reference information on issues such as family and health, local community interests, history and culture, education, and the burgeoning African American Internet community.
The Reference Interview: Asking All the Right Questions
When: Wednesday January 23, 2002 at 9:00am
Where: Beale Memorial Library, Bakersfield Instructor: Carole Leita Workshop Description: In this half-day workshop, you will learn how to improve your reference interactions and will gain skills that you can immediately apply in your next reference encounter. Lecture, discussion, exercises, handouts, and practice situations will help you master the basic components of the reference interview.
On Saturday, April 20th at 2:00 p.m., the Hanford Library will present a program on acclaimed poet Wilma McDaniel. Until a few years ago Wilma lived in Hanford; she now resides in Tulare. She is the author of many celebrated books of poetry. She's also the subject of a recent documentary film by Chris Simon called "Down An Old Road." The film will be shown in its entirety and filmmaker Chris Simon, who now lives in Utah, will be on hand to talk about its making. Hanford's own "Pat the Hat" Goodrich will perform some of his country songs, including one dedicated to Wilma. Health permitting, Wilma McDaniel will read some of her poems. This would be extra special as she rarely reads in public these days.
On Friday, April 26th at the Hanford Library, author, baseball historian, and filmmaker Kerry Yo Nakagawa, will discuss his celebrated new book, THROUGH A DIAMOND: 100 YEARS OF JAPANESE AMERICAN BASEBALL. His book recently created a stir when it was featured on ESPN. It chronicles the entire history of Japanese American baseball, beginning with the seminal teams in Hawaii and California and continuing with the leagues that included games with Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig during barnstorming tours in the 30s. Kerry's exhibit, Diamonds in the Rough has appeared in Cooperstown at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, as well as the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum in Baltimore.
On Saturday, May 18, 2002 at 2:00 p.m. the Hanford Library will be hosting a program as part of the national Steinbeck Centennial Celebration. "John Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath, and the Dust Bowl Migration" is geared for out-of-school adults, although it will be of interest to high school and college students. The lively event will showcase a trio of top-flight presenters: Dr. Susan Shillinglaw, Dr. Michael Tate, and Dr. Michael Clifton. Susan is the Director of the Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University; Dr. Tate teaches Film Studies at California State University, Fresno; and Dr. Clifton teaches literature, also at CSUF. The 1 1/2 hour program will explore the influence and lasting impact of Steinbeck, The Grapes of Wrath (both the book and the film), and the "Okie Migration" on the San Joaquin Valley.
Susan will profile Steinbeck's life and career, with special emphasis on the 'Grapes' period. She will also delve into the humanist, environmental, and populist themes of The Grapes of Wrath, as well as the controversies surrounding them.
Dr. Tate, who's previously incorporated The Grapes of Wrath into his Film Studies curriculum, will show clips from the motion picture and discuss its effects on the American political and cultural landscape.
Dr. Clifton, a self-described Okie, will trace the history, both natural and human, of the Oklahoma Dust Bowl, and its relationship to The Grapes of Wrath. All three will examine the deeper meaning and lasting significance the book and explain why it deserves its place as a 'Great American Novel.' Public participation is invited and a question and answer period with the audience will conclude the program. The program is co-sponsored by Kings County Library, The Irwin Street Inn, and The American Library Association and is presented with a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and James Levitt, former chairman of the Center for Steinbeck Studies at San Jose State University.
The public is invited to all of these FREE, FUN programs. Please mark
your calendars and help make this event a success.
This event will be held at the Cedar-Clinton Library on March 30, 2002
from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.. This event is free and open to the public.
If there are any questions, you can contact the branch at
442-1770. Visitors are limited to one item per person. Reservations are not required.
We have the following materials available for the taking. If you would like any of these materials for your collection, please let us know and we would be happy to send them to you. (Materials from other libraries may be listed with additional contact information) Please also let us know if you have any reference materials that you think other libraries could use -- we'll help find new homes for them.
