Georgia Library Association

Professional Development Events in November

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the program descriptions and to register. ADVOCACYNov. 17: Graphic Design 101 (CSL in Session)Nov. 17: Beyond the Survey: a practical approach to interviews and focus groups (Infopeople)ASSESSMENT & PLANNINGNov. 12: Article, author and journal metrics: what librarians need to know (Library…

Georgia Library Association

Atlanta Emerging Librarians presents “Library Tech Notes: Updates in the Field”

Atlanta Emerging Librarians presents “Library Tech Notes: Updates in the Field” Date: Saturday, October 17th, 2015Time: 10:30am – 12:30pmLocation: Buckhead Public Library Auditorium (269 Buckhead Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30305)Register at http://bit.ly/1L8onWI The event will have several presenters who will be talking about a variety of technology topics ranging from library marketing tools to accessibility.…

Georgia Library Association

It Takes Two: Technical Services and Public Services Collaborations – Next GLA Carterette Series Webinar

It Takes Two: Technical Services and Public Services CollaborationsWednesday, October 21, 20152pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register: https://goo.gl/Bd5Dul Description:   In many libraries, Technical Services and Public Services are seen as two distinct functional areas with little opportunity for cross-departmental collaboration. Both functional areas possess specialized knowledge and increased communication between Technical Services…

Georgia Library Association

Professional Development Events in September

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the program descriptions and to register. Tuesday, Sept. 8 (12–1 PM)Strategies for Managing Patron Behavior (Washington State Library)Libraries reflect the communities we serve and like those communities we sometimes navigate disruptive and unsafe patron behaviors. Join the Community Conduct Coordinator for…

Georgia Library Association

Letting the Genie Out of the Bottle – Next GLA Carterette Series Webinar

Letting the Genie Out of the Bottle: Getting the Most from Your Library’s Relationship with Genealogists Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2015Time: 3pm Eastern (12pm Pacific | 1pm Mountain | 2pm Central)Register:  https://goo.gl/oLPovy A love-hate relationship often exists between libraries and genealogy. Many libraries acknowledge that genealogists account for a sizeable portion of their visitors, but…

Georgia Library Association

Professional Development Events in August

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the program descriptions and to register. ADVOCACYAug. 13: Because Advocacy Never Stops: New Tools for Taking Action (WebJunction) CHILDREN & TEENSAug. 4: The kids are not all white (Washington State Library)Aug. 18: YA Announcements: Fall Titles to Know (Booklist)Aug. 19: Meeting…

Georgia Library Association

Atlanta Emerging Librarians Summer Special Library Tours on August 7, 2015

Looking for a unique career path to pursue with your MLIS?  Special libraries are an interesting alternative to traditional academic, public, or school libraries.  Special libraries can be found at law firms, corporations, museums, hospitals, and non-profit organizations, among other places.  If you’re interested in working for a special library or just want to know…

Georgia Library Association

Professional Development Events in July

This list is provided by Georgia Public Library Service.Visit the GPLS CE Calendar for the latest and greatest in library continuing education. Some selections include: Tuesday, July 7 (12–1 PM)Service Animals in Libraries: Developing Best Practices Protocol for Multiple Service Points (Washington State Library)Responding to patron concerns about an animal in the library can be…

Georgia Library Association

Open Educational Resources: Librarians as Advocates, Advisors, and Creators – Free Webinar

Open Educational Resources: Librarians as Advocates, Advisors, and CreatorsWednesday, July 29, 20152pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)Register:  http://bit.ly/1GBL7po College textbooks have gotten so expensive that many students are opting not to buy the textbook at all, but are taking their chances at lower grades or resorting to work-arounds like sharing textbooks,…

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Keeping Your Cool When the Heat Is On – Free Workshop on July 25th, 2015

Keeping Your Cool When the Heat Is On Join presenters Tamika Barnes and Pat Ziebart leading an informative and interactive workshop designed to help you better assist the challenging library patrons. Learn how to:•    Identify common patron issues and the associated emotions•    Try different techniques to resolve problems•    Plan to use follow-up to improve patron…