Cataloging Course at MCTC

Minneapolis Community and Technical College is offering INFS 2200 Introduction to Cataloging, a 3-credit course, Spring 2007. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings, from 5-7:45 p.m., beginning January 16 through May 7.

This course is a good course for:
* Librarians and paraprofessionals new to cataloging
* Librarians and paraprofessionals who would like a refresher
* Librarians and paraprofessionals who have been cataloging for some time, but would like more formal training.

This course provides a basic overview of descriptive and subject cataloging, using appropriate tools. While we're using AACR2 as our primary model for description, we'll be introducing concepts brought forward in RDA as well. Students will work with OCLC's Connexion browser, building familiarity with that tool.

This course can be taken by non-degree seeking students, and can be audited or taken for a grade.

For more information, visit the Library Information Technology website at:
http://www.minneapolis.edu/academics/areaofstudy.cfm?aos_id=88

Or contact:
Virginia Heinrich
Instructor/Librarian
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
612.659.6296
AIM: MCTC Heinrich
virginia.heinrich@minneapolis.edu

Each of Us Is a Trainer: Training the Public & Staff on Computer Technologies

Description: Learn how to train patrons and staff on computer based resources and technologies, including the Internet and Web 2.0 (wikis, blogging, podcasts, video, downloadable audio). Learn the essential qualities of a trainer and effective use of one-on-one, teachable moments, and hands-on training. Learn how to use and benefit from these Best Practices: Library 2.0 training for staff from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library; Patron training program from Reading Public Library. Increase the sustainability of your library by increasing your skills in providing training for staff and patrons!

Presenter: Brenda Hough, Technical Consultant, Northeast Kansas Library System, headquartered in Lawrence, Kansas. Brenda also facilitates an online series with WebJunction called "InFocus," which features monthly one-hour presentations on topics of interest to people working in rural libraries. Her previous professional experience includes working as a trainer and staff development coordinator in the US Library Program of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and as a reference librarian for Lake Agassiz Regional Library in Detroit Lakes, MN. Brenda is currently in the doctoral program at Emporia State University's School of Library Information Management, and her dissertation topic is Wikipedia usage. In her spare time she enjoys biking, reading, kayaking, and travel.

Audience: Open to the Minnesota library community.

Sponsored by the Minnesota Certification Program (for library employees).

The workshop meets several of the competencies of the MN Certification Program. For details, see http://www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us/certification/cal.htm#ts.

Dates, Cities, and Times:

T 10/9 Wyoming, MN 9-12:30

W 10/10 Mountain Iron 9-12:30

Th 10/11 Detroit Lakes 12:30-4

F 10/12 St. Cloud 9-12:30

M 10/15 Redwood Falls 9-12:30

T 10/16 Mankato 9-12:30

W 10/17 Rochester 9-12:30

Location Details: For the specific location of each workshop, click the link to the online registration form at the end of this description.

Cost: Free-of Charge. Funding is provided under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by State Library Services. LSTA is a program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning.

Substitute Reimbursement: LSTA funds may be available to reimburse substitutes for participants in the Certfication Program. Contact Rebecca Patton for details.

Additional Training Option: Make it a full day of training by also attending the afternoon session on Basic Book Repair. (Not available in Detroit Lakes. Available in the morning in Fergus Falls.)

Registration:

http://www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us/certification/formeach.htm

Contact: Rebecca Patton rpatton@arrowhead.lib.mn.us

Each of Us Is a Trainer: Basic Book Repair

Description: Learn basic book repair and become familiar with techniques and materials used for economical in-house repairs for materials that are frequently used. (Note: This is a repeat of the program offered at the Branch Out Conference, August 2007.)

Presenter: Brian Shea, DEMCO

Audience: Open to the Minnesota library community.

Sponsored by the Minnesota Certification Program (for library employees).

The workshop meets several of the competencies of the MN Certification Program. For details, see http://www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us/certification/cal.htm#ts.

Dates, Cities, and Times:

T 10/9 Wyoming, MN 1:30-3

W 10/10 Mountain Iron 1:30-3

Th 10/11 Fergus Falls 10-11:30

F 10/12 St. Cloud 1:30-3

M 10/15 Redwood Falls 1:30-3

T 10/16 Mankato 1:30-3

W 10/17 Rochester 1:30-3

Location Details: For the specific location of each workshop, click the link to the online registration form at the end of this description.

Cost: Free-of Charge. Funding is provided under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by State Library Services. LSTA is a program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, a federal agency that fosters innovation, leadership and a lifetime of learning.

Substitute Reimbursement: LSTA funds may be available to reimburse substitutes for participants in the Certfication Program. Contact Rebecca Patton for details.

Additional Training Option: Make it a full day of training by attending the morning session, Training the Public & Staff on Computer Technologies. (Not available in Fergus Falls. Available in the afternoon in Detroit Lakes.)

Registration:

http://www.arrowhead.lib.mn.us/certification/formeach.htm

Contact: Rebecca Patton rpatton@arrowhead.lib.mn.us

Clarion University Announces Online Undergraduate Degree in Library Science

A new online undergraduate degree program at Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers students the opportunity to complete their undergraduate degree with a concentration in library science.

“This program grows out of our commitment to provide educational services to students in rural and isolated locations,” explained William Buchanan, a professor in the Department of Library Science. “Clarion is known internationally for its work in the area of rural librarianship, which is coordinated through the university's Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship (www.clarion.edu/rural).”

The new degree program is a Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Library Science, continued Buchanan, noting that “we are happy to work with students who wish to transfer credit in from other institutions in order to complete their degrees at Clarion.” Students enrolled in the program must fulfill general education requirements at the freshman and sophomore levels (that is, take basic courses in mathematics, sciences, English, etc.), take a core of library science classes, and complete their degrees through selecting elective courses from the various departments on campus that offer online coursework.

Buchanan noted that successful completion of the BS in Liberal Studies with a Concentration in Library Science may also lead to admission to the department's nationally accredited Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) program, which can also be completed online. The department’s MSLS degree program is one of less than 50 such programs in the United States accredited by the American Library Association.

"Demand for librarians is very high and expected to remain so," said Buchanan, who noted that positions are available to qualified persons in both traditional library settings and in business and industry where librarians are hired to organize and manage information.

The new BS in Liberal Studies/Library Science degree can be completed fully online. In addition to general education courses, the degree requires eight courses in library science plus enough electives to meet the university's degree requirements of 120 semester credits. Most classes at Clarion carry three semester hours of credit each. Among academic departments at the university offering online undergraduate courses are the Departments of Art, Education, Earth Sciences, Economics, and English.

As a state supported institution Clarion offers "highly affordable" tuition, regardless of whether the student is a Pennsylvania resident, said Buchanan. Though tuition is subject to increase annually, out-of-state students can always take online courses at Clarion for 102% of in-state tuition rates, ensuring that the program will continue to be a good value for students, regardless of residency status.

Buchanan noted that while the MSLS is recognized as the basic professional degree for librarians that many individuals are employed in libraries and related institutions with the BS degree.

For additional information on the new BS in Liberal Studies/Library Science or the MSLS program, contact the Department of Library Science toll-free at 866.272.5612 (press 1) or visit the university distance education website at http://www.clarion.edu/academic/distance/index.shtml.

MCTC Offers Associates in Library Information Technology

Minneapolis Community & Technical College is announcing an exciting new opportunity for those interested in library education! MCTC is offering its Associate of Science degree in Library Information Technology and its certificate programs in Public and Technical Information Services online.

Beginning fall semester (starts August 27, 2007), the public and technical information services certificates will be offered entirely online, allowing people from anywhere in the nation to take courses without coming to campus.

The A.S. degree is 63 credits in length. Each of the certificates is 14 credits, but students can earn both by taking a total of 20 credits.

Detailed information about the program and on how to apply is available
online. Click Detailed Information above.

The MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults announces 2008 application deadline

ST. PAUL, Minn. (May 15, 2007) – Hamline University’s Graduate School of Liberal Studies has announced it will accept applications for the 2008 program year until September 1, 2007.

The program will begin with an on-campus residency in January of 2008, featuring faculty who are experts in all reading levels and genres of children’s literature: picture book, middle grade and young adult fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The program focuses both on exploration and development of the writers’ craft and on deepening students’ knowledge of the history, tradition, and criticism of children’s literature and the contemporary issues that surround it. Creative and critical writing requirements and a comprehensive reading list mean that participants practice both scholarship and craft development in equal measure. The program thrives in a literary community with strong collegial relationships; students visit the famed Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota to view original manuscripts and artwork. Visiting editors from major publishers bring students real-world knowledge of the competitive marketplace. Program faculty (a distinguished group that includes Carolyn Coman, Kate DiCamillo, Ron Koertge, and Alison McGhee, among others) are award-winning authors who understand the process through which a nascent idea becomes a published book.

More information is available on the program website at: http://www.hamline.edu/mfa-children