Fall Workshops Are Scheduled

The NNY Library Network’s Summer/Fall 2005 Continuing Education booklet was recently mailed out, and member institutions are sure to find a number of interesting and exciting classes listed.

A few of the highlights for the fall line-up include:

In September: "Super Searching" will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Network office in Potsdam. The fee is $10.00 for library staff and $29.95 for all others. This hands-on course will focus on the advanced search features of web search engines and the cutting edge of searching.

In October: "ebay" parts I and II, will be held Oct. 7 & 20, respectively. The Friday, Oct. 7 class will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and the Thursday, Oct. 20 class will be held from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Both classes are at the Network office, and the fee is $15.00 for library staff and $59.95 for all others. Lunch is included. During these classes, participants will learn how to set up ebay accounts and get items listed that repositories no longer need or have a use for - and make a few dollars at the same time.

In November: "Digital Newsletters" will be held from 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 7 at the Network office in Potsdam. The fee is $15.00 for library staff and $59.95 for all others. Lunch is included. During this class, participants will learn to create and distribute digital newsletters that will improve communication with users and highlight organizational accomplishments.

For complete details on these classes, as well as the full listing of all up-coming courses, be sure to check out the Continuing Education booklet, or go to the Network’s website at www.nnyln.org and click on "Training and Workshops." (A listing of September events may be found on page 4 of this Points North.)

For those in need of a little financial assistance to attend more costly workshops offered outside the NNY Library Network, they may want to consider applying for a Professional Development Grant offered by the Network. Complete guidelines and an application may also be found through the "Training and Workshops" section of the NNYLN’s website.