WMRL Learning Newsletter - Jan/Feb 2012
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Julie Zamostny introduces a new "viewsletter" format for the learning newsletter. She apologizes for slacking on the monthly newsletter previously. The viewsletter provides training opportunities and resources for libraries in February and March 2012, including webinars, conferences, and in-person workshops. It also highlights new staff and programs at various libraries in the region. The viewsletter aims to better share learning news and creative opportunities across libraries in Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties.
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WMRL Learning Newsletter - Jan/Feb 2012
- 1. LEARNING Created by: Julie Zamostny NEWSLETTER Jan/Feb 2012
- 2. a message from julie: ¡°As you may have noticed ¡ or not, because no one said anything to me ¡ I¡¯ve been slacking on putting out a monthly learning newsletter. I am very sorry for my lack of follow through and I hope it hasn¡¯t affected you negatively. In an effort to continue the evolution of the learning newsletter, I¡¯m trying out a new format, a viewsletter if you will. It affords me greater opportunity to be creative and I hope it will afford you greater opportunity to enjoy experiencing the learning news that happens across Allegany, Garrett and Washington counties. As always, your feedback is welcomed.¡±
- 3. lessons to be learned http://www.jeremyperson.com/dilbert-training/
- 4. lessons to be learned http://www.jeremyperson.com/dilbert-training/
- 5. lessons to be learned http://www.jeremyperson.com/dilbert-training/ Let me show you how we roll on the west side ¡
- 6. yes, we http://bit.ly/MerlinCalendar provide training Feb. 1 Feb. 2 WCFL @ Smithsburg Children¡¯s Literature 1:1 eReader Training Update 2012 (free webinar) Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Online Services and Resources (free webinar) Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 WCFL @ Smithsburg 1:1 eReader Training Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 RELIB eReader TTT RELIB eReader TTT Third & final week! Third & final week! Overdrive & iPads Overdrive & iPads
- 7. yes, we http://bit.ly/MerlinCalendar provide training Feb. 1 Feb. 2 WCFL @ Smithsburg Children¡¯s Literature 1:1 eReader Training Update 2012 (free webinar) Feb. 6 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 9 Online Services and Resources (free webinar) Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 15 Feb. 16 WCFL @ Smithsburg 1:1 eReader Training Feb. 20 Feb. 21 Feb. 22 Feb. 23 RELIB eReader TTT RELIB eReader TTT Third & final week! Third & final week! Overdrive & iPads Overdrive & iPads
- 8. yes, we http://bit.ly/MerlinCalendar March 5 provide training March 6 March 7 March 8 African American History Resources (free webinar) March 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 ? Public Library Association Conference (Philadelphia) ? March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 Talk to the Hand: Dealing SLRC Conference with Conflict in the Enoch Pratt Free Library Workplace @ LaVale ? Computers in Libraries (Washington, DC) ? March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 Whatever it Takes: Building Excellent Customer Service Camaraderie, Enthusiasm, (free webinar) and Team Play @ Frostburg
- 9. yes, we http://bit.ly/MerlinCalendar March 5 provide training March 6 March 7 March 8 African American History Resources (free webinar) March 12 March 13 March 14 March 15 ? Public Library Association Conference (Philadelphia) ? March 19 March 20 March 21 March 22 Talk to the Hand: Dealing SLRC Conference with Conflict in the Enoch Pratt Free Library Workplace @ LaVale ? Computers in Libraries (Washington, DC) ? March 26 March 27 March 28 March 29 Whatever it Takes: Building Excellent Customer Service Camaraderie, Enthusiasm, (free webinar) and Team Play @ Frostburg
- 10. yes, we http://bit.ly/MerlinCalendar Apr. 2 provide training Apr. 3 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 U.S. & Maryland History Resources (free webinar) Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Managing Your Online Managing Your Online Health Resources Presence with Maurice Presence with Maurice (free webinar) Coleman @ LaVale Coleman @ Clear Spring Apr. 23 Apr. 24 Apr. 25 Apr. 26
- 11. yes, we http://bit.ly/MerlinCalendar Apr. 2 provide training Apr. 3 Apr. 4 Apr. 5 U.S. & Maryland History Resources (free webinar) Apr. 9 Apr. 10 Apr. 11 Apr. 12 Apr. 16 Apr. 17 Apr. 18 Apr. 19 Managing Your Online Managing Your Online Health Resources Presence with Maurice Presence with Maurice (free webinar) Coleman @ LaVale Coleman @ Clear Spring Apr. 23 Apr. 24 Apr. 25 Apr. 26
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- 18. allegany county library system There¡¯s an app for that! To search ACLS¡¯ online catalog.
- 19. allegany county library system Meet the new Community Concierge Team! Est. Jan. 2012 ¡° We recognize that our staff is our main asset. One on one interactions drive patron perceptions of the library and create raving fans. In keeping with the library mission and guiding principles of the strategic plan, the overall goal of the library is to provide maximum exposure and community engagement for the services and resources of the Allegany County Library System. By providing excellent customer service as a library that makes every effort to adapt and grow, and by communicating messages about library services, the library will be more visible and integral to the community, and our future growth and viability will be further supported by funders, increasing our ability to provide the resources needed to sustain our organization in the future. The team will make it easier for staff to do a great job, give staff the tools they need to do a great job, and satisfy staff with more support. With a shared office on the second floor of the Washington Street Library, the team members are, in alphabetical order ? Lisa McKenney, Public Services Coordinator, Allegany County Library System ¡±
- 20. Meet the new Community Concierge Team! Est. Jan. 2012 From L-R: Joni Reed, Linda Burkey, Renee Mason, Chris McGee Joni Reed Community Outreach and Programming Linda Burkey Librarian with the system-wide position of Community Outreach Coordinator who assists ensuring high quality programming to all with special events and promoting the libraries patrons and promoting the library as a resource in print and electronic formats. for the entire community. Chris McGee Renee Mason Communications Assistant who Reference and Instruction Librarian with the coordinates and produces system-wide system-wide responsibility to ensure that all promotional materials and newsletters. public service staff are prepared to assist the patron.
- 21. ruth enlow library of garrett county In the midst of becoming eReader eXperts ¡
- 22. relib eReader eXperts 13 staff are completing 12 hours of eReader/eBook competency training Lynn McDaniel & Michele Liston learn about the Nook Tablet
- 23. relib eReader eXperts They¡¯re becoming proficient with Kindles, Nooks, and iPads ¡ and OverDrive, of course. Bonnie Winters and Robin Long work together to learn about OverDrive
- 24. relib eReader eXperts ¡°I copied Kindle notes [from the eReader workshop binder] for another patron on Saturday and she donated $1!¡± (RELIB eReader eXpert) Ann Leighton and Ben Knepp work together to learn about the Kindle Fire
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- 26. washington county free library CAUTION: PROGRESS AHEAD The renovated downtown Hagerstown branch is scheduled to re-open in February 2013. Above left: the front of the building on the corner of Antietam St. and Potomac Ave. Above right: the rear of the building. The dirt is where the staff parking lot used to be.
- 27. Western MD Regional Library What¡¯s on Carrie Plymire¡¯s plate: RELIB, WCFL, and WMRL Trainings TBD in April and May 2012
- 28. Western MD Regional Library RELIB, WCFL, and WMRL Trainings TBD in April and May 2012
- 29. Western MD Regional Library RELIB, WCFL, and WMRL Trainings TBD in April and May 2012
- 30. Western MD Regional Library RELIB, WCFL, and WMRL Trainings TBD in April and May 2012
- 31. Western MD Regional Library If patrons are asking about what Civil War events happened in your county, remember Whilbr, available at www.whilbr.org or from your library¡¯s website. It¡¯s the 150th anniversary of the Civil War
- 32. Western MD Regional Library Washington County had the largest local Civil War event - the Battle of Antietam, and online are reports of the Union dead buried in Sharpsburg and the Confederate dead eventually buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Hagerstown. Visit WHILBR at: www.whilbr.org
- 33. Western MD Regional Library Allegany had the Battle of Folck¡¯s Mill, just to the east of Cumberland. On Whilbr is the reporting at the time, from the Alleganian newspaper. WHILBR is on Facebook: www.facebook.com/whilbr
- 34. Western MD Regional Library Garrett does not have much material on the Civil War. Tableland Trails includes stories about General Benjamin Franklin Kelley who lived near Gortner, and ¡°The Noble Ten¡± who protected Accident from the rebels. Civilian life during the war is included in The Civil War diary of James Francis Beall. And for the patron who wants a weekly dose of Civil War news, 150 years ago in the Hagerstown papers tells of the Battle of Hancock, the Skirmish at Dam 4 and all other war related events.
- 35. Western MD Regional Library Facilitating RELIB eReader Train-the- Trainer workshops; happening now!
- 36. Western MD Regional Library Facilitating RELIB eReader Train-the- Trainer workshops; happening now!
- 37. Western MD Regional Library Facilitating RELIB eReader Train-the- Trainer workshops; happening now!
- 38. Western MD Regional Library Facilitating RELIB eReader Train-the- Trainer workshops; happening now!
- 39. The End If you¡¯ve enjoyed this viewsletter, please let Julie Zamostny know! If you haven¡¯t enjoyed this viewsletter, let Julie Zamostny know that, too, with input on how she can improve! Email: jzamostny@washcolibrary.org Tele: 301-739-3250 ext. 142