NORTHWEST REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Teen Learning Group/Teen Summer Reading Workshop Videoconference

When: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Learning Center

This Teen Learning Group will include three different topics. The morning session will focus on Summer Reading including the State Theme and not using the State Theme. You will have lunch on your own. The afternoon will start with Rollie Welch giving a teen literature update. The last presentation will be Paul Bolino of Coleman Behavior Health discussing how to talk to teens including when to refer them to someone else and identifying signs of depression.
This is a videoconference and is also sponsored by the State Library of Ohio.

Fee: $0 Norweld/Other RLS Members
$25 Non members

Back to the Basics: Readers' Advisory Videoconference

When: Wednesday, December 02, 2009 - 9:30 AM
Where: Learning Center

The regional library systems are again collaborating on a statewide videoconference. This time we are focusing on readers' advisory. The program will include:

What's on Your Playlist?: Making the Most of Listener's Advisory presented by Jenny Greene , Leslie Mallon, and Teanna Gildersleeve all of Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
What do a Librarian, a Technical Services Assistant, and an Administrative Assistant all have in common? A love of music. Indeed, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said it best when he stated, "Music is the universal language of mankind." This lively program is presented from the perspective of music lovers and will introduce Music Advisory as a way to expose customers (and ourselves) to new music. Participants will learn new ways to search (using iTunes, Pandora, etc.) for digital music online and develop Music Advisory services at their libraries.

Cool Crime and Hot Romance Readers Advisory presented by "Bloody" Mary Boone, PR Coordinator & Kristin "the Romance Specialist" Wetzel, Librarian's Assistant, Wood County District Public Library.

Urban Fiction: Not Just for Urban Libraries presented by Jessica Powell, Adult Services Librarian, Campbell County Public Library
What is Urban Fiction? Hip-Hop on the page? The Street Life in prose? This session will give an introduction to this burgeoning genre by discussing trends, hot authors, and possible controversy. Does your collection have a home for these tales of the city?

Fee: $15 Norweld/Other RLS members
$30 Non members

Even Change is Changing!

When: Friday, December 04, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Wimba session

This session will help us get a grip on the changes around us – and our responses to those changes. Change, of course, is inevitable. We have changes in automation systems, budget changes, technology changes, changes in work schedules, even our patrons change. The stress of change is compounded by our tendency to deny, ignore or resist change. And still...change happens. This session will help us learn ways to not only “deal with it,” but also welcome it – yes, really!

Before You Attend:
Audio Options
To listen during the Wimba event, you must have one of the following:
1. Computer with speakers or headphones: This will allow you to listen during the session. You can use the text chat feature to ask questions or make comments.

2. Computer with speakers and a microphone: This will allow you to both listen and speak during the session. Many people use a headset that has a built-in microphone.

3. Computer and a telephone: If your computer does not have speakers and/or a microphone, you can still listen and speak during the session by calling into the Wimba classroom. The phone number and required pin number will be provided in the email. Note: The phone number is long distance and toll charges may apply.

Make Sure Your Computer Is Ready:
Run the Wimba Setup Wizard http://67.202.209.252/wizard/wizard.html (opens a new browser window)

Fee: $10 per site Norweld/Other RLS members

Online Resources for School Age Patrons

When: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Where: Wimba session

This course covers the basics in accessing and searching online tools for elementary and secondary students. Resources include: Student Research Center, grade level encyclopedias, grade level magazine and newspaper indexes plus test prep and computer skill tutorials.

Before You Attend:
Audio Options
To listen during the Wimba event, you must have one of the following:
1. Computer with speakers or headphones: This will allow you to listen during the session. You can use the text chat feature to ask questions or make comments.

2. Computer with speakers and a microphone: This will allow you to both listen and speak during the session. Many people use a headset that has a built-in microphone.

3. Computer and a telephone: If your computer does not have speakers and/or a microphone, you can still listen and speak during the session by calling into the Wimba classroom. The phone number and required pin number will be provided in the email. Note: The phone number is long distance and toll charges may apply.

Make Sure Your Computer Is Ready:
Run the Wimba Setup Wizard http://67.202.209.252/wizard/wizard.html (opens a new browser window)

Fee: $0

Returning Balance to Your Life

When: Friday, December 18, 2009 - 10:00 AM
Where: Wimba session

This final session in the series will deal with Returning Balance to Your Life – and just in time for the holidays! Do you dread the hustle-bustle of the holidays? Feel out-of-balance when they’re over? Stressed because of all the bad news being thrown at us? Maybe it’s time to make time for YOU and attend this eye-opening workshop, where you’ll learn how to take back control of your life. You’ll even get a bonus list at the end to help you pinpoint areas where you, too, can return balance to your life.

Before You Attend:
Audio Options
To listen during the Wimba event, you must have one of the following:
1. Computer with speakers or headphones: This will allow you to listen during the session. You can use the text chat feature to ask questions or make comments.

2. Computer with speakers and a microphone: This will allow you to both listen and speak during the session. Many people use a headset that has a built-in microphone.

3. Computer and a telephone: If your computer does not have speakers and/or a microphone, you can still listen and speak during the session by calling into the Wimba classroom. The phone number and required pin number will be provided in the email. Note: The phone number is long distance and toll charges may apply.

Make Sure Your Computer Is Ready:
Run the Wimba Setup Wizard http://67.202.209.252/wizard/wizard.html (opens a new browser window)

Fee: $10 per site Norweld/Other RLS members