Tuesday, Oct. 19, 12:00-1:00 p.m., 4F51-A Ellis Library
Let’s Roll Together covers information about cycling for transportation and how cars and bicycles can share the road together. It is part of the GetAbout Columbia program. The session will also cover misconceptions about traffic laws for both bicyclists and motorists.
Gina Overshiner, Education Coordinator with the Pednet Coalition, will provide information on the program. Bring your lunch. RSPV’s are not required.
SDC is pleased to invite library staff to attend two sessions in May led by Judy Maseles. Judy has offered to share information on the iPod iTouch and on LibX Training. Details follow; Outlook meeting notices will be sent to staff to help link the dates/times on individual calendars.
May 12, 2010 – Introduction to the iPod iTouch, a wireless hand held computing device that isn’t a phone.
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis Library
Presenter: Judy Maseles
What is an iTouch, what does it do and how will it and similar handheld computing devices impact library services? Judy Maseles will demonstrate how the iTouch works and why we in the libraries need to know. More people than ever are using mobile devices for a wide variety of purposes including communication, internet access, education, text messaging, and entertainment. Release time is available with supervisor approval.
May 27, 2010 – LibX Training
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Place: 159 Ellis Library
Presenter: Judy Maseles
LibX is a browser plugin for Firefox and Internet Explorer that makes it easy to determine whether the MU Libraries can provide access to a book or article that you have found cited on the web. Release time is available with supervisor approval.
SDC is pleased to invite library staff to attend two sessions in May led by Judy Maseles. Judy has offered to share information on the iPod iTouch and on LibX Training. Details follow; Outlook meeting notices will be sent to staff to help link the dates/times on individual calendars.
May 12, 2010 – Introduction to the iPod iTouch, a wireless hand held computing device that isn’t a phone.
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis Library
Presenter: Judy Maseles
What is an iTouch, what does it do and how will it and similar handheld computing devices impact library services? Judy Maseles will demonstrate how the iTouch works and why we in the libraries need to know. More people than ever are using mobile devices for a wide variety of purposes including communication, internet access, education, text messaging, and entertainment. Release time is available with supervisor approval.
May 27, 2010 – LibX Training
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Place: 159 Ellis Library
Presenter: Judy Maseles
LibX is a browser plugin for Firefox and Internet Explorer that makes it easy to determine whether the MU Libraries can provide access to a book or article that you have found cited on the web. Release time is available with supervisor approval.
April 27, 2010 – Staff Development Program – MU Extension For U (This is a change in date/time)
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Place: 4F51-A Ellis Library
Presenters: Debbie Robison, Associate Vice Provost and Associate Director for University of Missouri Extension, MU, and Mary K. Kroening, Horticulture Specialist and Missouri Master Gardener Program Coordinator
Did you know MU Extension is Missouri’s one-stop source for practical education on almost anything? A look at their web site (http://extension.missouri.edu/) shows tabs for Agriculture, Lawn and Garden, Nutrition and Health, and many more. In addition, MU Extension offers university-level evening and online courses and degrees. Students in grades three through 12 can take independent study courses and even earn a diploma online.
Two members of Extension will be on-site to talk about the programs and information resources available to library employees. Debbie Robison will provide an overall presentation of what Extension does and the resources available. Debbie is the Associate Vice Provost and Associate Director for University of Missouri Extension, MU. Mary K. Kroening will talk on gardening/flowers, etc., in a presentation entitled “Cool Plants for Missouri Heat.” Mary is a Horticulture Specialist and Missouri Master Gardener Program Coordinator.
Release time is available with supervisor approval.
SDC is proud to let you know there are six staff development programs scheduled between now and the end of May. See our program web page for details (http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/programs/2009-2010/2009-2010.htm), including a just-added program for April 22 – Dr. Kevin Marberry returns to visit with MU Libraries staff about physical health. Come and learn stretches designed to work without causing harm. Special emphasis will be placed on taking care of one’s knees, lower back, and wrists while engaging in gardening and landscaping activities.
Also, there is a date/time change for the session by MU Extension. The program will now take place on Tuesday, April 27, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., in room 4F51-A Ellis Library.
Due to demand, the Staff Development Committee is teaming with DoIT to offer another training session on Outlook. This will be a full session. Participants will learn tips to better utilize Outlooks’ e-mail system. Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
• Divide hundreds of e-mail messages in your inbox with folders
• Set up rules to forward e-mail messages to a specified folder automatically
• Utilize flags and color coding to further organize inbox items for easy retrieval
• Convert e-mail messages to tasks, notes, contacts or calendar items with one easy mouse click
• Create and use distribution lists to save time when communicating with large groups
• Learn about MU’s legal requirements for e-mail record retention
A minimum of 8 participants is needed. Release time is available with supervisor approval. Interested employee will be able to RSVP via an Outlook schedule-a-meeting notice next week.
PREREQUISITES: Working knowledge of MS Outlook and the Windows operating environment.
April 29, 2010 – Outlook: Divide & Conquer Your Inbox: a full session
Time: 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Place: 4D11 Ellis Library (computer lab)
Trainer: DoIT
SDC has updated its web page of links to training and development opportunities:
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/staff/committees/staffdevelopment/development_opportunities/training_URLS/default.htm.
While travel funds are not what they used to be, many of the organizations listed on this web page offer webinars. For example, check out ACRL’s lineup of e-learning opportunities: http://www.acrl.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/index.cfm.
If you see something you like, let someone know and maybe enough interest can be generated to request funding for a downlink.
Leo Agnew
December 14th, 2009 – Outlook: Divide & Conquer Your Inbox: an abbreviated session
Time: 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Place: 4D11 Ellis Library (computer lab)
Trainer: DoIT
Learn tips to better utilize Outlooks’s e-mail system. A minimum of 8 participants is needed. Release time is available with supervisor approval. (A three-hour session will be offered Jan. 11, 2010.) RSVP via an Outlook schedule-a-meeting notice that will be sent within the week.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Divide hundreds of e-mail messages in your inbox with folders
• Set up rules to forward e-mail messages to a specified folder automatically
• Utilize flags and color coding to further organize inbox items for easy retrieval
• Convert e-mail messages to tasks, notes, contacts or calendar items with one easy mouse click
• Create and use distribution lists to save time when communicating with large groups
• Learn about MU’s legal requirements for e-mail record retention
PREREQUISITES:
Working knowledge of MS Outlook and the Windows operating environment.
January 11, 2010 – Outlook: Divide & Conquer Your Inbox: a full session
Time: 1:00-4:30 p.m.
Place: 4D11 Ellis Library (computer lab)
Trainer: DoIT
Learn tips to better utilize Outlooks’s e-mail system. A minimum of 8 participants is needed. Release time is available with supervisor approval. RSVP via an Outlook schedule-a-meeting notice in December.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Divide hundreds of e-mail messages in your inbox with folders
• Set up rules to forward e-mail messages to a specified folder automatically
• Utilize flags and color coding to further organize inbox items for easy retrieval
• Convert e-mail messages to tasks, notes, contacts or calendar items with one easy mouse click
• Create and use distribution lists to save time when communicating with large groups
• Learn about MU’s legal requirements for e-mail record retention
PREREQUISITES:
Working knowledge of MS Outlook and the Windows operating environment.
The Staff Development Committee invites library employees to a presentation by Dorothy Carner, Head, Journalism Libraries, on the ability of a user survey to drive collaboration efforts. Results from a Spring 2009 survey are shared along with a discussion of how the information highlights the need for partnership between the MU Libraries and the School of Journalism. Release time is available with supervisor approval. An Outlook meeting notice will be sent to library staff.
August 12, 2009
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
4F51-A Ellis Library
The Staff Development Committee invites library employees to a presentation by Dorothy Carner, Head, Journalism Libraries, on the ability of a user survey to drive collaboration efforts. Results from a Spring 2009 survey are shared along with a discussion of how the information highlights the need for partnership between the MU Libraries and the School of Journalism. Release time is available with supervisor approval. An Outlook meeting notice will be sent to library staff.
August 12, 2009
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
4F51-A Ellis Library