NOVEL & The SCRLC Suite of Databases: How to TEACH Databases

January 28, 9:30-3:30 – Robert Lackie, Rider University

Broome County Public Library, Binghamton $30/members $40/non-members

Treat yourself (and your patrons) to even better training sessions in 2005. Popular presenter, Robert Lackie, will concentrate on the pedagogy (teaching) skills we need to effectively and enjoyably teach our patrons, students, and coworkers to use the NOVEL and SCRLC Suite of databases. These skills will transfer to all types of computer and Internet training sessions.

Building Bridges Between Libraries and Faculty

February 25, 9:30-3:30 – Carla List-Handley, SUNY-Plattsburgh

Broome County Public Library, Binghamton $55/members $70/non-members

The roads to information literacy are and should be varied. It requires librarians working with departmental faculty to build them well. Proven strategies will help you forge stronger partnerships with your faculty and teaching staff. Carla List has led numerous workshops in recent years including “Build a Better Graduate: Incorporating Information Literacy into Your Curriculum” and “Teaching as Performance.”

Beyond an Apple a Day: Health Information for Patrons, Patients, and Consumers

March 4, 9:30-2:30 – Margrete Falls, National Network of Libraries of Medicine

SE Steuben County Lib., Corning $20/members $25 non-members

This hands-on class includes the information seeking behaviors of patrons, and conducting a health reference interview. It will address online resources, core reference works, databases, and periodicals. Great for public, academic, and medical library staff.

Basic Book Repair and Cornell Tour

March 23, 9:30-12:30 – John Dean & Michele Brown, Cornell University

Cornell University, Ithaca $30/members $35/non-members

A practical lecture and demonstration of book repairs will prepare you to respond expertly to books which are “broken” by readers, but too popular, expensive, or rare to be discarded. After the demonstration enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Cornell University Library’s Department of Preservation and Collection Maintenance.

Nursing and Health Resources You Can Use

April 15 9:30-4:00 Joan Seidman, National Network of Libraries of Medicine

Holiday Inn-Cortland, Cortland $15/members SCRLC, CLRC, UNYOC $25 non-members

The morning session will concentrate on online nursing resources such as web-based health sites, online courses, and consumer health sites, including MEDLINE and MedlinePlus. The morning segment is accredited for 4 MLA CE hours. The second part of the day will focus on health and medical sites for complementary and alternative medicine, drug information, and more; including finding Internet discussion groups and current awareness technologies.