Continuing education workshops
Continuing Ed. Workshops
conted at lis.pitt.edu
Wed Apr 24 13:04:41 EDT 1996
UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Eleventh Annual Summer Institutes for Librarians and Teachers Serving Youth
A Series of Thirty-eight Professional Development Workshops Coordinated by
Mary K. Biagini, Susan Webreck Alman, and Johnnye Miller
Instructors
* Susan Webreck Alman, Coordinator of Professional Development,
School of Library and Information Science
* Mary K. Biagini, Associate Dean, School of Library and Information
Science
* Fern Brody, Head of Reference Services, Hillman Library
* Jeffrey Campbell, Teaching Fellow, School of Library and
Information Science
* Richard Cox, Assistant Professor, Department of Library Science
* David Dubin, Teaching Fellow, School of Library and Information
Science
* Carrie Gardner, High School Media Specialist, Milton Hershey
School, Hershey, Pennsylvania
* Melissa Harvey, Computer Science Librarian, Engineering and Science
Library, Carnegie Mellon University
* Margaret M. Kimmel, Professor, Department of Library Science
* Amy Knapp, Coordinator of Library Instruction, University Library
System
* Elizabeth Mahoney, Head, SLIS Library, and Coordinator,
Professional Libraries Cluster, University Library System
* Wendy Mann, Government Documents/Electronic Resources Librarian,
University Library System
* Melissa McAfee, Head of Preservation, University Library System
* Johnnye Miller, Assistant Coordinator of Professional Development,
School of Library and Information Science
* Richard Page, Reference/Electronic Resources Librarian, University
Library System
* Nancy B. Olson, Professor, Mankato State University, Minnesota
* Edie Rasmussen, Chair, Department of Library Science
* Robin Ruefle, Systems Analyst, Computing and Information Services
* Christinger Tomer, Associate Professor, Department of Library
Science
* Tom Wall, Coordinator of Database Services, University Library
System
All instructors are from the University of Pittsburgh unless otherwise
noted.
Information Technology and the Internet
The thirty Information Technology and Internet workshops have been
developed and will be taught by one or more of these instructors: Fern
Brody, Jeffrey Campbell, David Dubin, Carrie Gardner, Melissa Harvey,
Amy Knapp, Wendy Mann, Richard Page, Edie Rasmussen, Robin Ruefle,
Christinger Tomer, and Tom Wall.
USING THE INTERNET: GETTING STARTED
Four Sections: June 24-25-26, July 15-16-17; 22-23-24; 29-30-31, 1996
Monday & Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.); Wednesday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon)
Learn how the Internet got started, how it works, and how to use three
basic services: electronic mail, telnet, and FTP (File Transfer
Protocol). Through "hands-on" practice, learn how to send and receive
e-mail, use remote login to access online library catalogs and
databases, subscribe to online newsgroups and listservs, and download
data files from remote computers. Begin to learn about navigating the
World Wide Web. This course is for the beginner.
USING THE INTERNET: BEYOND THE BASICS
Four Sections: June 26-27-28; July 17-18-19; 24-25-26; July 31-August
1-2, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday (9:00
a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
If you would like to become a more experienced Internet user, choose
this "hands-on" workshop and learn about tools for resource discovery
and information retrieval across the Internet, including Archie,
Gopher, Netfind, WAIS, and World Wide Web. Using various interfaces
such as Netscape, Lynx, and Mosaic, browse a hypertext representation
of Internet resources and see demonstrations of GIF images, jpeg
moving images, Internet relay chat, and audio data. Prerequisite:
Ability to use e-mail, telnet, and FTP.
EXPLORING THE WORLD WIDE WEB
Three Sections: June 24-25-26; July 15-16-17; 22-23-24, 1996 Monday &
Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.); Wednesday (9:00
a.m.-12:00 Noon)
What's available on the World Wide Web (WWW)? What kinds of hardware
and software will you need to get started? How can access to the WWW
be used to support reference and other information services? Which Web
browser (e.g., Netscape, Mosaic) should your library or school use? Is
the WWW reliable enough to be used to provide direct support for
classes? What is being done to ensure access to information and the
integrity of that information available via Web servers? How much will
it cost and how difficult will it be for your library or school to set
up its own Web server? Find the answers to these and many other basic
questions. Prerequisite: Mac or PC/Windows experience.
CREATING A WWW HOME PAGE: GETTING STARTED
Three Sections: July 17-18-19; 22-23-24, 29-30-31, 1996 Monday &
Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.); Wednesday (9:00
a.m.-12:00 Noon) or Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Learn the basic aspects of Hypertext Mark-up Language (HTML) and
document design under HTML to create your own home page. Learn the
kinds of hardware and software you will need for home page creation.
Prerequisite: Ability to use telnet and FTP and navigate the WWW.
GIVING YOUR HOME PAGE PIZZAZZ
Two Sections: July 24-25-26; July 31-August 2, 1996 Wednesday
(1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30
p.m.)
Discover how to give your home page more pizzazz with graphics, video,
panels, tables, and image maps. Master advanced features of HTML and
learn to integrate these features into more sophisticated HTML
documents and presentations. Use the Common Gateway Interface and
other server-side capabilities in the design of interactive documents.
Learn to integrate related technologies such as Adobe Acrobat, Java
applets, and VRML-based applications. Prerequisite: Have already
created a home page.
SEARCHING THE INTERNET: REFERENCE RESOURCES ON THE INFORMATION SUPERHIGHWAY
Two Sections: June 26-27-28; July 31-August 1-2, 1996 Wednesday
(1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30
p.m.)
To use the Internet effectively requires more than a basic
understanding of tools like Gopher, Mosaic, and Netscape. Tracking
down information may require searchers to look beyond the friendly
interface and confront a few "nuts and bolts." Learn what kinds of
information are available through Internet resources, what kinds are
not, and why. Learn to develop search strategies from reference
questions, decide where to begin looking, and where to turn when you
get stuck. Explore issues of accuracy and credibility of Internet
resources. Prerequisite: Ability to use e-mail, telnet, and FTP and to
navigate the WWW.
INTEGRATING THE INTERNET INTO THE CURRICULUM
Three Sections: July 17-18-19 Elementary Level; July 24-25-26; July
31-August 1-2, 1996 Secondary Level Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.);
Thursday & Friday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Explore how to integrate Internet resources into all curricular areas.
Learn how school library media specialists and classroom teachers are
using the Internet to teach critical thinking skills and to expand
student access to information. Emphasis for Section 1: Elementary
Level; Sections 2 & 3: Secondary Level.
INTERNET ISSUES: DEVELOPING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
July 15-16-17, 1996 Monday & Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30
p.m.); Wednesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon)
As more and more school and public libraries offer Internet access,
librarians must develop policies and procedures for Internet use by
patrons and staff. Examine issues such as intellectual freedom
principles, access, and liability. Develop policies and procedures
that reflect the mission and goals of your institution.
SELECTING AND EVALUATING ELECTRONIC REFERENCE RESOURCES
July 22-23-24, 1996 Monday & Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30
p.m.); Wednesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon)
As the number of electronic reference sources increases, librarians
must know what is available and what will be most effective in meeting
student and patron needs. Learn how to evaluate new online and CD-ROM
reference resources: full-text electronic sources, multimedia sources,
OCLC's FirstSearch, and Silver Platter databases.
SEARCHING CD-ROMS AND ONLINE DATABASES
June 26-27-28, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Learn the basics of information retrieval and develop effective search
strategies for DIALOG and CD-ROM interfaces and OCLC's FirstSearch, as
well as special techniques for full-text databases. Examine training
and instruction issues and production of instructional materials.
Practice both online and on-disc.
LOCATING GOVERNMENT INFORMATION RESOURCES ON THE INTERNET
July 10-11-12, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Want to find the latest piece of legislation that was just passed?
Looking for information on Swaziland? Want to know what your state
government has been up to? Learn how to find local, state, national,
and international government resources available on the Internet.
Learn about sites that organize and present election information as
well as news and current events.
EVALUATING HARDWARE
June 24-25-26, 1996 Monday & Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30
p.m.); Wednesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon)
If you are responsible for selecting new computer hardware, you need
to learn about options and trade-offs that the current market offers
and how to assess new products that are likely to be available within
the next few years. Learn about products useful in school and library
settings, including new platforms and new operating systems, CD-ROM
technologies, and fax modems.
SETTING UP HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE FOR A WWW SERVER
July 10-11-12, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
What is required to provide a WWW server for an institution on the
Internet? Learn about hardware requirements for the server, the
connections to the NIC or other server, and the connections for your
clients, as well as software for the server, including OS and WWW
server applications. Prerequisites: Familiarity with fundamental
hardware/software interactions including operating systems; knowledge
of various networking models and TCP/IP.
CREATING GRAPHICS AND TEXT FOR PRESENTATIONS
June 26-27-28, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Explore basic issues associated with the design and display of
interactive, multimedia documents and learn how to design these
documents and projects by using select authoring tools and hypertext
systems such as PowerPoint and Hypermedia. Prerequisites: Mac or
PC/Windows experience, ability to format a disk and copy a file.
TEACHING ELECTRONIC INFORMATION LITERACY
June 24-25-26, 1996 Monday & Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30
p.m.); Wednesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon)
Within the academic setting, learn techniques for teaching electronic
information literacy skills to users, strategies for ongoing staff
training, methods of production for library instructional materials,
teaching techniques for large groups with a limited number of devices,
and promoting your library's resources.
EXPLORING DIGITAL PUBLISHING
July 10-11-12, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Explore the technologies and the initiatives that constitute digital
publishing today by a variety of organizations, ranging from The Wall
Street Journal, The New York Times, and Time Magazine to America
Online to L.L. Bean and Godiva Chocolate to the Internal Revenue
Service. Examine the specialized software that has been developed to
facilitate the use of digital publications, e.g., The Wall Street
Journal's Personal Journal, and CompuServe's The Journalist. Assess
the likely effects of digital publishing on libraries, schools,
businesses, and government.
Resources for Cultural Diversity
CREATING A LIBRARY ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS CULTURAL DIVERSITY
Susan Webreck Alman
July 17-18-19, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Examine issues of cultural diversity in school library media centers
and consider the impact on library services, interactions with library
users, and development of collections. Learn to develop strategies for
creating environments that welcome, encourage, foster, and support
diversity, as well as explore the need for greater acceptance and
tolerance of human differences in the library and school environments.
MULTICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS
July 22-23-24, 1996 Monday & Tuesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30
p.m.); Wednesday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon)
If you work with children or young adults from preschool through high
school, learn how to evaluate and use materials by and about African
Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans,
as well by and about people from around the world. (Advance Reading
List)
MULTICULTURAL PITTSBURGH: THEN AND NOW
July 24-25-26, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Then: Explore resources about Pittsburgh's history and ethnic
heritage. Now: Explore developing collections of materials that
represent the cultural diversity of Pittsburgh. Advance Reading List
and Field Trips.
Updating Professional Skills
CATALOGING NONPRINT MATERIALS
Nancy B. Olson
July 29-30-31-August 1-2, 1996 Monday-Friday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon &
1:00-4:30 p.m.)
Nancy B. Olson will focus on issues of cataloging nonprint media
(e.g., microcomputer software, CD-ROMs, video and sound recordings,
and other multimedia and interactive media formats) and emphasize
descriptive cataloging using AACR2, discuss problems of subject
access, and propose practical solutions for handling materials.
DEVELOPING COLLECTIONS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS IN THE ELECTRONIC AGE:
A RESOURCES UPDATE
Mary K. Biagini; Margaret Kimmel; Elizabeth Mahoney; and Johnnye
Miller
July 10-11-12, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
If you are a school or public librarian who serves children or young
adults and are responsible for collection development, this workshop
is for you. Learn how to plan for collection development in the
electronic age. Lots of new resources for children and young
adults--in print, multimedia, electronic, and online formats--are
available, and collection development has become more difficult as
decisions must be made about the most appropriate formats for
providing information. For example, how do you decide among versions
of an encyclopedia available in print, CD-ROM, and online formats?
Preview and evaluate many new materials and services available in
print and electronic formats as well as from the Internet and the
World Wide Web. Some sessions will be divided into elementary and
secondary sections. (Advance Reading List)
MANAGING LIBRARY RECORDS AND ARCHIVES
Richard Cox
July 10-11-12, 1996 Wednesday (1:30-4:30 p.m.); Thursday & Friday
(9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon & 1:00-4:30 p.m.)
If you are a public, academic, or special librarian who is responsible
for managing library records or for establishing an institutional
archives, this workshop is for you. Richard Cox will teach you about
the principles and methods for administering current records. You will
also learn the basics of a library archives program and essential
archival functions, focusing on making the transition from
paper-based to electronic record keeping systems.
One-Day Workshop
GLUING POOH: INTRODUCTION TO CONSERVATION BOOKBINDING
Melissa McAfee
Saturday, July 20; OR Saturday, July 27, 1996 (9:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon &
1:00-4:30 p.m.)
In this "hands-on" workshop, learn simple conservation book repair
methods and their applications, including how to reback a book (a
repair technique in which the original covers are retained). Learn
what bookbinding supplies and equipment you will need as well as how
to set up a lab. Melissa McAfee will present plans and sources for
simple and inexpensive equipment.
ADA Compliance
Do you have a disability that will require accommodation under the
terms of ADA/50-4? Please request accommodation by June 30, 1996.
CEUs Available
An Ohio Department of Education and a Pennsylvania Department of
Education CEU Provider: If you wish CEUs, the cost is $25/class. This
selection must be made before workshop begins.
University of Pittsburgh Nondiscrimination Policy Statement
The University of Pittsburgh, as an educational institution and as an
employer, values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and
racial/ethnic and cultural diversity. Accordingly, the University
prohibits and will not engage in discrimination or harassment on the
basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age,
marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, disability, or
status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Further,
the University will continue to take affirmative steps to support and
advance these values consistent with the University's mission. This
policy applies to admissions, employment, access to and treatment in
University programs and activities. This is a commitment made by the
University and is in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws
and regulations. For information on University equal opportunity and
affirmative action programs and complaint/grievance procedures, please
contact: William A. Savage, Assistant to the Chancellor and Director
of Affirmative Action (and Title IX and 504 Coordinator), Office of
Affirmative Action, 901 William Pitt Union, University of Pittsburgh,
Pittsburgh, PA 15260, (412) 648-7860.
The City of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh is located in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains in
southwestern Pennsylvania where the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers
meet to form the Ohio River.
Once synonymous with heavy industry, Pittsburgh now enjoys an economy
driven by advanced technologies, health care, education, and corporate
services. Consistently ranked as one of the most livable cities in the
United States, Pittsburgh is recognized for its natural beauty. An
ethnically rich and diverse city, Pittsburgh has retained the charm of
its neighborhoods. Combined with its big-city sophistication,
Pittsburgh is a great place to visit.
The University of Pittsburgh
Founded in 1787, the University of Pittsburgh was one of the first
institutions of higher education in the nation. Pitt is an
independent, state-related, nonsectarian, co-educational institution
offering a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional
programs. The University of Pittsburgh exemplifies an urban university
on the move that is "transforming the present--discovering the
future."
Nearly 35,000 students, including 10,000 graduate and professional
students, attend Pitt. Students from some 110 nations, representing
five continents, attend Pitt.
The University offers graduate programs in 13 professional schools and
33 departments within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. In recognition
of the strength of its graduate programs, the University was elected
in 1974 to the Association of American Universities, an organization
of the top 58 graduate and research institutions in North America.
The School of Library and Information Science
As part of the University of Pittsburgh, the School of Library and
Information Science (SLIS) has an international reputation for
excellence, a strong commitment to teaching, and has continued its
leading roles of educating and promoting excellence in the
professions. It is the largest and most diversified school of its kind
and is ranked among the top schools in North America. More than 750
students attend SLIS and are enrolled in one of six degree programs at
the undergraduate or graduate levels.
Fun in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh in the Summer offers many opportunities for you (and your
family, if you bring them) to have fun.
You can walk to:
* The Carnegie Art Museum, Natural History Museum, and Library
* Phipps Conservatory
* Free movies in Schenley Park
* Outdoor cafes
* Coffee houses, interesting shops, and the Pitt Book Store
Just a short car or bus ride away are:
* The Andy Warhol Museum and the Children's Museum
* The Carnegie Science Center with its Omnimax theater and submarine
tours
* Pirates baseball at Three Rivers Stadium
* Downtown shopping at Kaufmann's, Saks Fifth Avenue, Barnes and
Noble's--and many more shops
Be sure to:
* See the animals at the Pittsburgh Zoo and the birds at the
National Aviary
* Ride the incline and have dinner looking down on the three rivers
and the Golden Triangle or see them from the decks of the Majestic
riverboat
* Ride the Steel Phantom roller coaster at historic Kennywood Park
or the water slides at Sandcastle
* Enjoy concerts outdoors at Starlake Amphitheater or downtown at
the Civic Light Opera and the Broadway Series
Just an hour away are the Laurel Highlands, where you can:
* Tour Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright's masterpiece
* Whitewater raft at Ohiopyle
* Scout at the Pittsburgh Steelers Training Camp
* Spelunk in the Laurel Caverns
Registration Information
To register, please return the Enrollment Form with full payment.
Please make check/money order payable to the "University of
Pittsburgh."Participants who desire academic credit for workshops
must apply and be admitted to the School as Special Students.
Please call for an admission application and tuition rates.
The University reserves the right to cancel any program that lacks
sufficient enrollment and all payments will be refunded.
For further information, contact Joyce Mitchell at (412) 624-9460
or via e-mail at joyce at lis.pitt.edu. This announcement can be
retrieved via the Worldwide Web at the following URL address:
http://www.lis.pitt.edu/~conted/
Transportation and Housing
Pittsburgh, served by major airlines (USAIR hub), Greyhound Bus Lines
and Amtrak, is 10 miles from the Pennsylvania Turnpike, and is
convenient to Interstates 70 and 79. Limousine service is
available from the airport and takes approximately 30 minutes.
Local bus service, taxis, and car rentals are available.
Housing is available in air-conditioned Litchfield Towers. Single
($28/night) and double ($18/person/night or $36/night) rooms are
available. A list of area hotels is also available.
------------------ENROLLMENT FORM:----------(PLEASE PRINT)-------------------
Name
Street
City/State/Zip Code
Social Security Number/I.D. Number
( ) ( )
Home Phone Office Phone
E-mail address
Please register me for the following workshops:
(If any of your selections are closed, you will be notified.)
_______ Internet: Getting Started ($125)
Section: ___1 ___2 ___3 ___4
_______ Internet: Beyond the Basics ($125)
Section: ___1 ___2 ___3 ___4
_______ World Wide Web ($125)
Section: ___1 ___2 ___3
_______ Creating a WWW Home Page ($125)
Section: ___1 ___2 ___3
_______ Giving Your Home Page Pizzazz ($125)
Section: ___1 ___2
_______ Searching the Internet ($125)
Section: ___1 ___2
_______ Integrating the Internet ($125)
Section: ___1 Elementary ___2 ___3 Secondary
_______ Internet Issues ($125)
_______ Evaluating Electronic Reference Resources ($125)
_______ Searching CD-ROMs and Online Databases ($125)
_______ Government Information on the Internet ($125)
_______ Evaluating Hardware ($125)
_______ Hardware and Software for a WWW Server ($125)
_______ Creating Graphics ($125)
_______ Electronic Information Literacy ($125)
_______ Digital Publishing ($125)
_______ Creating a Library Environment ($125)
_______ Multicultural Resources ($125)
_______ Multicultural Pittsburgh ($125)
_______ Cataloging NonPrint Materials ($250)
_______ Developing Collections in the Electronic Age ($125)
_______ Managing Library Records and Archives ($125)
_______ Gluing Pooh ($75) Section: ___1 ___2
Register for any 3 $125 Workshops for $325.
____$25/class Ohio CEUs; ____$25/class Pennsylvania CEUs
If you have a coupon, please subtract $25 from the total amount due and mail
coupon with payment and Enrollment Form.
No. of Workshops ________ Amount Enclosed $________
Method of Payment:
(Make Payable to "The University of Pittsburgh")
______Check ______ Money Order ______Agency
Agency Contact:__________________ Phone: ____________
______Please send housing information
Deadlines for registration and payment: Two weeks before start of each
workshop. Register early; space is limited.
Mail Enrollment Form and Payment to:
Dr. Mary K. Biagini, Associate Dean
School of Library and Information Science
University of Pittsburgh
505 SLIS Building
135 N. Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
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