« September 2007 | Main | November 2007 »
October 25, 2007
Faculty Exploratory
A program as well as a facility, the Faculty Exploratory was designed specifically for faculty at the University of Michigan to enhance lecturing, research and publishing skills. Whether you already use technology and just need a few tips or are just starting out and need a whole new skill set, you can take hands-on workshops, setup an appointment, or just stop in and say, HELP!
Located on the 2nd Floor of the Hatcher Graduate Library.
http://www.lib.umich.edu/exploratory/
Posted by dlhodge at 03:59 PM | Comments (0)
Instructor College
Instructor College is a focused staff development initiative established to strengthen the instructional skills of Library staff. By giving excellent instruction, the Library seeks to help users realize the full value of the resources it provides. Originality is a key ingredient to the Library's instructional efforts, which is why promoting creativity is a central focus of Instructor College programming.
Join colleagues, share expertise, and develop instructional skills to their fullest.
http://www.lib.umich.edu/icollege/
Posted by dlhodge at 03:50 PM | Comments (0)
October 24, 2007
Knowledge Navigation Center
The KNC is your center for learning about technology. They provide one-on-one consultation over the phone, in person, or over e-mail on a variety of technology issues. If we can't answer your question, then we know who can. We are equipped with specialty scanners, including high-speed text scanners, a large format scanner, and a slide scanner.
The KNC website can also be consulted for help on a variety of topics including downloading citations using EndNote of RefWorks, help using MS Office products, graphic design tools, among other things.
Posted by dlhodge at 06:26 PM | Comments (0)
Technology Tools Handouts
The library hosts a database in which you can find handouts used in instruction activities across the library system. Referred to as the Guides Database, in it you'll find research guides, guides to library resources, and tutorials on technology applications. Some guides of particular interest to librarians include:
Introduction to SiteMaker
PowerPoint
Poster Presentations using PowerPoint and Illustrator
Google Book Search Tips
EndNote
Dreamweaver and CSS
To take a look at these and many others, search the database:
http://www.lib.umich.edu/guides
Posted by dlhodge at 06:18 PM | Comments (0)
October 11, 2007
October 17th 2007 Meeting
Librarians' Forum
Ehrlicher Room, School of Information, 411 West Hall Wednesday, October 17, 2007 8:30-10:30 am Refreshments at 8:30 am; Program from 9:00 - 10:30 am
The October Librarians' Forum meeting entitled, "Taking Stock: MLibrary Professional Development, Training, and Education," will focus on current professional development and training opportunities at the University Library. We will hear from colleagues involved in current initiatives and will also invite attendees to share information about additional programs, then open the floor for discussion about current opportunities in general and future needs.
Featured presenters and topics are the following:
Faculty Exploratory
Laurie Sutch
Instructor College
Patricia Yocum
Training and Documentation Group
Julie Weatherbee
Library 2.0 Series
Dave Carter
Library Human Resources, Staff Development Lucy Cohen
Planning ahead, we will continue the theme in a brainstorming session at the November Librarians' Forum meeting. We'll start by identifying and discussing the ideal or expected skills and competencies of librarians and examine the communication, development, training, and education needs of librarians across library divisions, including Technical Services, Information Technology, Public Services, and Scholarly Research.
These sessions are presented as part of the year-long Librarians' Forum series, "Librarianship: Current and Future Trends in Education, Skills, and Competencies." Look for additional programs designed to address this current and important issue in our evolving profession.
All are welcome to attend.
More information about Librarians' Forum is available on the forum blog at http://mblog.lib.umich.edu/libforum/.
Posted by dlhodge at 09:47 AM | Comments (0)