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Expanding Your Library’s Outreach with Low-cost Technological Tools

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Prerequisites 

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Course description

This workshop will outline the planning process needed to implement low or no cost technology tools in any library setting. Attendees will receive an overview of various technologies tools (Social Networking, learning objects, blended learning), as well as practical hands-on experience using these tools and a framework for planning and evaluating the effectiveness of these tools within your own organization.

Tiffini is the Director of Information Literacy and Outreach Services at CSU Long Beach. She has presented both nationally and internationally on a variety of topics, including evaluation of electronic services, information-seeking behavior of undergraduates and the use of social networking software (MySpace, facebook) for outreach. Tiffini has a B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MLIS from UCLA.

Perfect for

Library Staff who want to expand their training offerings by using new technology, management and library staff who want to train without physical boundaries, anyone interested in implementing these tools into a library setting.

Why take this course?

Do you need to train staff in multiple locations simultaneously? Do you want to offer instruction to your patrons offsite?  Do you want to maximize your efficiency as well as your training dollar?  This course will explore the low cost technology tools that you can implement in your library to help you save time and maximize staff resources.

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Course details

Course: I 200

Duration: 1 Day

Fee:

Members:   150.00
Non-Members:   215.00

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