Lecture

Behind the Scenes with Gale Publishing Stories

dlandrum — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:58:04 -0400

http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2013/04/webcasts/behind-the-scenes-with-gale-publishing-stories/

Every book has a story. Peak behind the scenes…learn the secrets, curiosities, and fun facts about two essential reference series from Gale. Register today to reserve your spot in this informative session brought to you by Gale, Cengage Learning.

What will be covered:

From business essentials to your love for literature, our publishing stories are diverse and rich. You have the unique opportunity to learn the story behind the Gale Business Insights Handbook series and the Gale Literature of Society series, along with details about the editorial boards, trivia, and rare insight into the rigorous publishing process– straight from Gale’s experienced publishing team.

Learn more about:
Gale’s Business Insights Handbook Series — a new collection of smaller, practical paperback volumes focused on the activities in which business people engage.

Gale’s Literature of Society series examines literary works that deal with social movements, impactful events, and topics that define the societies we live in.

Geek the Library Informational Webinar

dlandrum — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:50:34 -0400

http://get.geekthelibrary.org/webinars/

Get a complete Geek the Library overview and your questions answered in a live format. Our informational webinars are a simple way to learn about the details before committing to participate in the program.

Accessibility Specialists: Understanding “Invisible” Disabilities & What this Means for Online Education

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:00:24 -0400

http://tinyurl.com/c8a3ptx

This panel includes four accessibility specialists from Empire State University, Pennsylvania State University, and Drexel University and WebAIM. During the first 60 minutes, each panel member will provide a self-introduction and discuss their work with “invisible” disabilities. The panel will then share effective practices and available resources to support students and faculty with invisible disabilities in online education. The last 20 minutes will be open to questions from attendees.

Be the Change: Make the Administrator Connection

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:19:51 -0400

http://www.slj.com/2013/03/webcasts/be-the-change-make-the-administrator-connection/

Hear from school administrators about how to work with them to make the library central to the school’s strategic direction–help shape the school’s future to better serve our kids, make a mark that matters, and get noticed for it.
Takeaway: 10 Ways to Connect to Your Administrators

Geek the Library Informational Webinar

dlandrum — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:31:13 -0400

http://tinyurl.com/c4goegy

Spring Gardening Tips at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:37:47 -0500

Matt Roberts, the Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent with the Colquitt County Extension Office, will discuss spring gardening at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Library, 204 5th Street SE in Moultrie, on Tuesday, March 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the library's auditorium. Matt's master's degree is in plant pathology. His background is in vegetable diseases with experience in weed science and entomology of both horticultural and agronomic crops. He will give you lots of tips on your spring garden and how to take the best care of it.

Also at the event will be Adrianne Smith, Colquitt County High School teacher, with members of the Colquitt County FFA/Horticulture class. They will share information about their upcoming plant sale beginning March 28.

The event is free and open to the public.

StoryCorps Founder Dave Isay at Columbus Library

admin — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 13:09:09 -0500

Dave Isay, founder of StoryCorps, a regular feature on National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" news broadcast, will speak at 7 p.m. Feb. 28 in the Columbus Public Library auditorium to begin the second year of the Building Common Ground lecture series.

Admission is free, and no advanced tickets are needed. After his presentation, Isay will be available at a reception to sign copies of his books, which will be for sale at the event.

Copyright Series

dlandrum — Wed, 02 May 2012 09:36:25 -0400

Interview with Kenneth Crews, Copyright Advisory Office, Columbia University