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<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Licensing and Negotiations for Librarians Online</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">This two-hour online session will provide an overview of the basic characteristics of license agreements for online databases frequently used in libraries. Through reading and discussing sample licenses we will define general licensing terms, identify problem clauses, provide you with the ability to spot good and bad licenses, and gain a better understanding of eContent contracts. We will also discuss the fundamentals of negotiation skills and techniques and identify the appropriate situations in which to use them.</FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Topics covered include:</FONT></B><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Defining general licensing terms<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Identifying problem clauses<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> How to spot good and bad licenses </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">For a complete course description and to register, please click on the link below:</FONT></B>
<BR><A HREF="http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDDF:917BC46257BDD851D38CE7FDF76D1F110B8AF2ACC16D6A3C&"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Tuesday, December 9, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/2/08)</FONT></U></A><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time<BR>
Location: WebEx Online Meeting </FONT>
<BR><A HREF="http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDDF:917BC46257BDD851D38CE7FDF76D1F110B8AF2ACC16D6A3C&"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Friday, January 16, 2009 (Registration deadline: 1/9/09)</FONT></U></A><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time<BR>
Location: WebEx Online Meeting </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Keep Up! Blogs, Wikis and RSS</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">You've heard the buzz about blogs, wikis and RSS, but how can they be effectively used in your library? Should they be? Do you have the technology, tools, or even the time to implement these collaborative communication tools in your organization? Learn what's involved with blogging, wikis and RSS feeds from both the technology and human resources side of the equation. Learn how to decide whether a blog or a wiki would be a more effective solution. </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">What you will learn</FONT></B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">:<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> A brief history and theory behind each of these technologies<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Which ones are appropriate for which types of tasks<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Pros and Cons of each technology<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> What is needed to implement blogs, wikis and RSS</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">For a complete course description and to register, please click on the link below:</FONT></B>
<BR><A HREF="http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE0:917BC46257BDD851D38CE7FDF76D1F110B8AF2ACC16D6A3C&"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/2/08)</FONT></U></A><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time<BR>
Location: WebEx Online Meeting </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Using NetLibrary eAudiobooks</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">This workshop is an overview and demonstration of NetLibrary eAudiobooks. </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">What you will learn:</FONT></B><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> How to get started with eAudiobooks<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Essential resources for helping your users access eAudiobooks with ease<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> How to search for, view, and check out eAudiobooks<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> How to create an end user account<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> How to download eAudiobooks to your computer<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> How to transfer eAudiobooks to an mp3 player<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Ordering titles from NetLibrary using TitleSelect<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Integrating eAudiobook MARC records into your library’s OPAC<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> How to market eAudiobooks to your patrons</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">For a complete course description and to register, please click on the link below:</FONT></B>
<BR><A HREF="http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE1:917BC46257BDD851D38CE7FDF76D1F110B8AF2ACC16D6A3C&"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/2/08)</FONT></U></A><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time<BR>
Location: WebEx Online Meeting </FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">QuestionPoint Reports for Evaluation and Improvement</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Identifying service trends, making management decisions, and providing quality control for your institution or group begins with the statistical reports and archived transcripts in QuestionPoint. Convenient reporting capabilities exist at the subscription group level, the individual library level, as well as at the librarian level. Participate in this session and learn how you can make QuestionPoint help you further improve your virtual reference services. </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">What you will learn:</FONT></B><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Understand the purpose and content of numerous reports<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Run and explain reports related to both Chat and Email<BR>
</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> Take data out of QuestionPoint and use it externally</FONT>
<BR><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">For a complete course description and to register, please click on the link below:</FONT></B>
<BR><A HREF="http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE2:917BC46257BDD851D38CE7FDF76D1F110B8AF2ACC16D6A3C&"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Thursday, December 11, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/3/08)</FONT></U></A><BR>
<FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time<BR>
Location: WebEx Online Meeting </FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">From RSS feeds to member updates, staying informed is easier than ever with </FONT><A HREF="http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE3:917BC46257BDD851D38CE7FDF76D1F110B8AF2ACC16D6A3C&"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">OCLC Western electronic communications</FONT></U></A><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">.</FONT>
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