October online programs including the Sounds of LC!

[Lori Bell]

Some of these programs are taking place in different
rooms, so go to
http://www.opal-online.org/programs.htm to link to the
program of your choice.

Upcoming programs:

Wednesday, October 20, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00
a.m. Pacific: 
Sounds of LC. Leaves are rustling, ghosties and
goblins are about, speeches are being made, and music
is always in the air! Join Library of Congress tour
guides for a sampling of the rich audio collections on
the web site. NOTE: This program requires RealMedia
and Windows Media Player. 


Thursday, October 21, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00
Pacific: 
George Orwell's "1984". Join LBPH for an online book
discussion of George Orwell's "1984." Retired John
Carroll University Professor and "futurist" Dr. Mary
K. Howard will provide an introduction to kick-off the
discussion. For those Ohio residents needing a copy of
the book, contact LBPH at 216-623-2911 or
1-800-362-1262. This program is part of the LBPH
Cyber-Dialogue Series sponsored and conducted by the
Cleveland Public Library's Library for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped. Note: This program will last
approximately two hours and will be held in the
Cleveland Public Library's online room, not in the
OPAL Auditorium. 


Thursday, October 21, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00
Pacific: 
Introduction to OPAL. Tom Peters will provide an
introduction to the Online Programming for All
Libraries (OPAL) Initiative, which seeks to leverage
the power and reach of online programs through
collaboration. Tom will discuss how OPAL member
libraries share ideas and programs, how OPAL programs
are announced, how the online meeting/event software
can be used for a wide variety of programs, how the
archive of previously recorded programs is growing,
and exciting new opportunities and directions for
OPAL. 


Tuesday, October 26, 2004, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Eastern Daylight Time, 10:30 Central, 9:30 Mountain,
and 8:30 Pacific:
The Aging Eye. Expert guest Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT,
explains that is is important to understand changes
that naturally occur to our eyes and our vision as we
mature. It is equally important to be aware of changes
that might signify a more serious eye problem that
should be discussed with a qualified ophthalmologist.
This program is part of Project HEALTHY, which
provides consumer health programs of interest to
senior citizens. Project HEALTHY programs are offered
online, on CD, and on cassette for talking book
readers. 


Tuesday, October 26, beginning at 3:00 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, 2:00 Central, 1:00 Mountain, and noon
Pacific: 
Introduction to OPAL. Tom Peters will provide an
introduction to the Online Programming for All
Libraries (OPAL) Initiative, which seeks to leverage
the power and reach of online programs through
collaboration. Tom will discuss how OPAL member
libraries share ideas and programs, how OPAL programs
are announced, how the online meeting/event software
can be used for a wide variety of programs, how the
archive of previously recorded programs is growing,
and exciting new opportunities and directions for
OPAL. 


Tuesday, October 26, beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern
Daylight Time, 3:30 Central, 2:30 Mountain, and 1:30
Pacific: 
Using Audio to Expand and Improve Online Library
Services. Listen and learn how libraries around the
country are using audio features and files to expand
and improve the online library services they offer.
Examples include the use of voice-over-IP as part of
virtual reference service, adding audio components to
the library's website, hosting online book discussion
groups and interviews, conducting orientation and
training sessions, virtual story time for children,
audio blogs, and adding audio descriptions to archival
materials. Facilitated by Lori Bell and Tom Peters. 


  



		
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