Technology with a Smile!: Community Librarians <http://bitly.com/Ivei64%20>
' use of technology to connect, engage and collaborate with community
members with Christy Alyea
1 hour web conference - Thursday June 14 @ 3pm ET
Although technology seems to have penetrated most societies and communities,
some people still see technology as a barrier to accessing information and
accessing services. Lack of skills, resources and understanding of how to
use technology are some of the factors that might prevent an individual or
groups from seeking or obtaining information that is critical in making
their lives better. In line with the Community-Led Service Philosophy of the
Edmonton Public Library, Community Librarians assist community members
facing barriers and work with them to provide responsive library services
based on the needs the community had identified. A big part of this work
includes using technology in innovative ways to connect people, engage them
and collaborate with them in evaluating services and developing relevant and
interesting programs.
From Wiis to flip cameras, laptops and internet sticks, cell phones and MP3
players --there are endless possibilities for using technology to enhance
customer experiences with the library! This presentation will focus on how
Community Librarians at EPL have successfully integrated technology into
their community development work. We will discuss the impacts of this
technology use and share success stories. What lessons have we learned from
these experiences, and what is in store for the future? We hope to provide
inspiring ideas for other libraries and give library workers a sense of how
technology can be utilized and shared with positive results!
Pinterest for Libraries and Museums with Joe Murphy
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1 hour web conference - Tuesday June 19 @ 2pm ET
Pinterest is not only extremely popular; it is also a powerful social tool
for extending the reach of your library. This online session explores the
basics ways to use Pinterest in your library and the advanced project
applications.
Pinterest is a virtual pinboard for online images. It serves as a way to
discover or share pictures and infographics and visually curate online
resources in a collaborative environment. Pinterest has more than 12 million
users, drives more traffic than Google+, Linkedin, and YouTube combined, and
has been called "2012's hottest website".
This webinar about how to make the most of the popular virtual pin board
site in your library includes advanced tips & considerations for beginners,
novice, & pro Pinners and focuses on how Pinterest plays well with
collection and service needs as a strong resource in the modern library tool
box.
Michelle Arbuckle, MLIS
Education Program Co-ordinator
Ontario Library Association
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