Georgia Library Association

Professional Development Events in May

This list is provided by Jay Turner, Director of Continuing Education, Georgia Public Library Service. Be sure to check out GLA’s Basic Legal Research for any Librarian, as well as the HeritageQuest and Ancestry Online training that GALILEO is hosting this month. PROGRAM INFORMATION May 1 (2–3 pm) Preserving Scrapbooks (Association for Library Collections &… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in May

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Science Boot Camp Southeast – to strengthen science literacy and research skills for librarians

Registration is now open for Science Boot Camp Southeast.  Science Boot Camp is a fun and affordable 2 ½ day immersion in science topics that strengthens science literacy and research skills for librarians and library students. Enjoy networking with other southeastern librarians. Topics: We will spend ½ day engaging with researchers in each of these… Continue Reading Science Boot Camp Southeast – to strengthen science literacy and research skills for librarians

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Carterette Series Webinar: Basic Legal Research for Any Librarian – May 7, 2014

Basic Legal Research for Any LibrarianPresented by Sarah Mauldin and Meg ButlerWednesday, May 7 — 2:00pm – 3:30pm Eastern TimeRegister:  http://tinyurl.com/ncxtjpg If you encounter public patrons who come to the library seeking legal help (for example, how to get social security benefits or pursue a discrimination claim) Sarah Mauldin and Meg Butler will guide you… Continue Reading Carterette Series Webinar: Basic Legal Research for Any Librarian – May 7, 2014

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Atlanta Emerging Librarians event: The Future of Librarianship: A Librarian by Any Other Name

The Future of Librarianship: A Librarian by Any Other NameDate: Saturday, April 19Time: 2-4 p.m.Location: Toco Hill-Avis G. Williams Library, 1282 McConnell Drive, Decatur, GA 30033 Register for this event Library school students have a growing number of job options awaiting them upon graduation. Some of these jobs may not have “librarian” in the title… Continue Reading Atlanta Emerging Librarians event: The Future of Librarianship: A Librarian by Any Other Name

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Professional Development Events in April

Event_List_Apr_2014This list is provided by Jay Turner, Director of Continuing Education, Georgia Public Library Service. PROGRAM INFORMATION & LOGIN April 8 (1–2 pm) How Nonprofit Data and Volunteers Can Save the World (GuideStar) Join VolunteerMatch on April 8, 2014, for a free Nonprofit Insights webinar in honor of National Volunteer Week. Erinn Andrews of GuideStar… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in April

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ACRL Webcasts free to GLA members–sign up now!

For the second year, ACRL has given each state chapter two free webcasts! The webcasts will be streamed live to in-person groups in Atlanta and Athens, and any interested GLA members are welcome to attend. The sessions and session locations were chosen by popular vote by Academic Library Division membership last month. If you want… Continue Reading ACRL Webcasts free to GLA members–sign up now!

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Carterette Series Webinar: DIY Video Creation – April 9, 2014

DIY Video CreationPresented by Angela  NoletWednesday, April 9 — 2:00pm – 3:00pm Eastern TimeRegister:  http://tinyurl.com/qh9pmst Library users are increasingly online. Our libraries have the opportunity to reinforce the storytime environment, programs, and library products using video. Learn about cameras, filming, editing tools, and uploading video content to incorporate video into your library’s offerings. Angela Nolet… Continue Reading Carterette Series Webinar: DIY Video Creation – April 9, 2014

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Professional Development Events in March

This list is provided by Jay Turner,  Director of Continuing Education, Georgia Public Library Service March 7 (9–10:30 am)Inside the Digital Public Library of America (OCLC)In this OCLC Research Distinguished Seminar Series presentation, Dan Cohen goes behind the scenes to discuss how the DPLA was created, how it functions as a portal and platform, what… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in March

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Professional Development Events in February

The GPLS CE calendar has been updated with free, online continuing education events for February. Be sure to check out GLA’s Makerspace: Is it Right for Your Library?, as well as the Learning Express 3.0, Credo Online Reference Service Training, and LexisNexis training that GALILEO is hosting this month. February 3 (8–9 pm) GeniusCon (Teacher… Continue Reading Professional Development Events in February

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AEL Networking Event – Mingle with the Admins V December 19

Mingle with the Admins 5 Thursday, December 19, 2013, 7-9 PM Manuel’s Tavern,602 N. Highland Ave Atlanta, GA 30033 Atlanta Emerging Librarians (AEL) invites you to a networking and information session to benefit library students, graduates and new librarians. Mingle with the Admins V is a wonderful opportunity to meet and receive advice from a… Continue Reading AEL Networking Event – Mingle with the Admins V December 19