WebJunction

 Advanced Inspire

With so many databases in Inspire, how do you know which one to use in specific situations?  This class gives an overview of each database, highlighting popular titles and uses for each one.  The optional second hour includes practice exercises for attendees.

1 or 2 Technology LEUs

Certification Clarification

Clarification on the new certification process, surviving a renewal, and concerns about receiving LEUs and a better understanding on how to be an LEU provider will be addressed.

1 General LEU 

 Collection Development

Developing a library collection is an ongoing and unending process of evaluation, selection and deselection.  This workshop will offer details and instructions on evaluating your collection, planning the short and long term goals for your collection, selecting and ordering materials, weeding, and everything in between.

1 General LEU

 Common Problems with Electronic Records

Electronic records have unique characteristics that are very different from their paper counterparts.  Come explore the various challenges associated with the creation, retention, storage and use of electronic records. 

1 General Library Education Unit (LEU)

 Customer Service

In a library, every interaction is an opportunity for great customer service.  This comprehensive workshop is designed for all staff, not just new, front-line staff.  Refocus, reenergize, and retrain your staff on excellent patron service, from the phone, to email, to face-to-face interactions.

1 General LEU

Dealing with Challenging Patrons

Anyone who works with the public knows that conflict is part of the job. This class will review common types of challenging patrons in a library setting, coping techniques for library staff, and strategies for successful resolutions. This class is worth 2 General LEUs for Indiana library certification.

2 General LEUs

del.icio.us and Social Bookmarking

Have you ever wondered how you can organize all the Web sites in your Favorites folder? Would you like to be able to share great Web pages with your patrons.  This hands-on class will introduce you to del.icio.us, a Web-based, social networking site. Learn how to save, organize and share Web pages. This class does require the use of a computer lab. This 2 hour workshop is worth 2 LEUs for Indiana Librarian Certification.

2 Technology LEUs

Early Indiana Genealogy Resources

Finding information about your ancestors prior to 1850 can be tough.  Learn about Indiana related resources and techniques for conducting early family history research.

1  LEU

 E-books

Did you know that every citizen on Indiana has access to e-books?  You will learn how and much more about e-books in this one hour course, including the new and popular readers, benefits and challenges of this technology.

1 Technology LEU.

Emerging Technologies

Experienced with searching the web?  Already know about blogs?   Used to helping your patrons with social networking?  Want to know what is coming to libraries in the wake of Library 2.0?  This presentation explores the future of library technology, including wikis, social bookmarking, and Second Life. Can be paired with the Library 2.0 presentation for a two-hour technology overview.

1 Technology LEU

Evergreen Indiana Overview

This class is intended for libraries interested in learning more about Evergreen Indiana. Information covered includes the history of Evergreen Indiana, consortium policies, and a tour of the Evergreen Indiana catalog. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

1 - 2 Technology LEUs

Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library

ECRR is an early literacy program that focuses on building literacy skills in children from birth to five.  This training will help prepare children’s services staff to offer programs in their community, as well as use the kit and materials provided to public libraries by the State Library.

3 General LEUs (Introduction workshop)
3 General LEUs (Storytime workshop)

FamilySearch.org

Come explore some of the addtional information which can be found on FamilySearch.org that will help those researching their family history.

1 General LEU

Federal Publications of Interest to Genealogists

Discover federal documents and publications within the Indiana State Library's collection that are of interest to family history researchers.  Learn about the Federal Depository Library Program and how federal document materials are available to ISL and similar libraries across the country.

1 General LEU

 From Cradle to Grave

Church records are important rescources that can provide a wealth of information about your ancestors.  This program will discuss the many church records and related sources available in the collections of the Indiana State Library.

1 General LEU

Genealogy for Beginners

Get an introduction to the beginning elements of genealogy research and overview of the basic documents and resources used in tracing your family tree.

1 General LEU

Google for Fun and Non-Profit

Google.com is one of America's most popular websites, but it has so much more to offer than your standard search engine.  This workshop will cover Google applications, shortcuts, fun tricks and hacks, and search tips that will benefit both you and your patrons.  This 2 hour workshop is worth 2 LEUs for Indiana Librarian Certification.

2 Technology LEUs

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

An overview of the types of genealogical information that can be found in the Indiana county court records a the Indiana State Library.

1 General LEU

Hoosier Mama, Hoosier Papa

Get an introduction to the materials in the Indiana State Library for family history research.  This is a good follow-up to the Genealogy for Beginners program. 

1 General LEU

How the State Library Can Complement Your Local History & Genealogy Collection

The State Library has a variety of genealogy and Indiana history sources and Federal publications that can complement your local and family history research collection.  Learn about unique collections within the State Library, how we can assist your patrons, and opportunities for developing your own collection.

1 General LEU

 ILL/INfo Express

Interlibrary loan is a fundamental function of a library.  In this workshop, staff will learn about the process in Indiana, as well as search tips and hints for a successful ILL transaction.  This training is perfect for staff new to the ILL process or for more seasoned staff that just need a refresher.

1 Technology LEU for ILL/ILLiad training
1 General LEU for INfo Express training

Indiana State Library Website: Genealogy Internet Links

This program will show participants the many genealogy sources which can be accessed remotely from the Indiana State Library website.

1 General LEU

INSPIRE

Millions of articles, hundreds of government websites, and countless catalog records are all available to you through the Indiana Virtual Library.  You’ll learn search tips for the individual interfaces of the different database providers, discover unique collections, and explore a valuable, reliable tool available to all Hoosiers.

1 Technology LEU

Is your Norma listed as "Warnie"' in the census?

This program will show researchers how to deal with a variety of indexing errors such as mangled names and misapplied geographic identifiers, as well as other types of errors evident in many indexes.

1 General LEU

Keeping History: Preservation Basics

This presentation is degined for the family historian who wants to learn to care for the family artifacts in their care.  Learn how to safely store, use, handle and display the materials including documents, books, photographs and films. Also learn how to plan for the preservation of digital files.

1 General LEU

Marketing Your Library's Physical Space

Is your library or department in need of a face lift? This workshop will give you a variety of ideas and suggestions on ways to market your library's displays, signage and collections, by closely examining your target market and by studying the "bookstore model". This 2 hour workshop is worth 2 LEUs for Indiana Librarian Certification.

2 General LEUs

Naturalization Process and Records

This program will discuss the naturalization process, including laws, search strategies, how to locate records, and websites useful in naturalization research.

1 General LEU

Non-Population Census Records

This program will focus on the kinds of information that can be obtained from Agricultural, Manufacturing, Mortality, and other schedules to enhance your research.

1 General LEU

Preservation for the Non-Professional

This program is for the layperson who is interested in safeguarding their own personal papers, photographs, scrapbooks and other assorted memorabilia in non-digital formats.

1 General LEU

Programming for Babies

This one-hour course will feature lots of ideas about how to program for babies and their caregivers.  We'll talk about what is developmentally appropriate for babies 18 months and younger, and you'll leave with songs, stories and ideas for great programing.

1 General LEU

 Readers' Advisory

In a recent Harris Poll, reading remained the favorite leisure activity for Americans. What is your library doing to serve this demographic? In this class, we will talk about how to articulate a book's appeal to a patron, the readers' advisory interview, and tools we can use to match readers to books. This workshop is worth 2 LEUs for Indiana librarian certification.

2 General LEUs

Reference Interview

This detailed training aims to give library staff of all levels a detailed orientation to asking the right questions and helping our patrons find out what they really need.

1 General LEU

Reference Services

This workshop walks your staff through the basics of reference services.  With a large focus on how to have a positive reference session, including the all-important reference interview, this workshop is designed with your staff in mind.  General sources are addressed, while specific sources can be covered with advanced preparation.

1 General LEU

Researching Your African-American Ancestry

Learn about some of the basic and specialized resorces used in researching African-American family history.  As well as some timps and suggestions on research strategy used by the presenter in her own African-American family history.

1 General LEU

Serving Homeschoolers 

The numbers of homeschoolers are steadily increasing every year and often those families are heavy library users.  This workshop will provide staff with tools for collection development, highlighting your current collection and programming for these patrons.

1 General LEU

Serving Seniors in the Public Library

Don't let the "Silver Tsunami" pass you by! From Boomers to World War II Vets to Centenarians, our patrons ages 60 and older have a variety of needs and interests.  Explore marketing and programming ideas, and learn easy, and free tips to make your library senior-friendly.

2 General LEUs

Social Networking

Kids and teens are visiting sites like MySpace and Facebook on a daily basis. We’ll cover the good, bad, and ugly of this topic. Learn how your library can help promote Internet safety with Faux Paws, the free new Internet safety program developed by a coalition of governors and their spouses partnering with crime prevention organizations, law enforcement, and corporate sponsors.

1 General LEU

Twitter

Twitter is one of the newest social networking sites that enable libraries to quickly reach out to patrons on computers or mobile devices.  This presentation gives an overview of the software, followed by examples of how to use Twitter in your library's marketing plan.

1 Technology LEU

Unique Genealogy Sources

Come and learn about little-known sources for Genealogy research available at the Indiana State Library.  Enhance your research with these unique and useful resources and find hidden information that you never knew existed.

1 General LEU

U.S. Census Bureau: American Community Survey Data Products

This program is one of a series of Compass Products offered by the U.S. Census Bureau to help data users and public understand how to best use the American Community Survey, the annual estimates of social characteristics of the U.S. population released by the Bureau.

WebJunction Indiana

Maybe you have heard of WebJunction, but you haven’t had time to fully explore all that it has to offer.  Then this is session for you!   After training on WJ-IN, you and your staff will know the breadth and depth of all that is offered, including free online courses, discussion groups and a calendar of events just for Indiana.

1 Technology LEU

Weeding

The strongest collections are well-weeded collections! With space at a constant premium in libraries, weeding must always be on the agenda.  If you don’t know where to start, or if you need to jump-start your staff, this workshop will meet your needs.  From the basics of weeding, to guidelines for specific sections, to what not to weed, this workshop tackles this important library need head-on.

1 General LEU

 What About Your Immigrant Ancestor?

This program teaches partipants about immigration resources at the Indiana State Library.  Attendees will learn the types of passenger lists and the search strategies for these liste.  Immigration lists from Europe in addition to ethnic book resources at the Indiana State Library as well as useful websites. 

1 General LEU

 What Can Cemetery Records Tell Us?

Learn how to locate and utliize cemetery records when doing family research, the types of cemetery markers and symbols used, and how to access cemetery resources available at the State Library.

1 General LEU