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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>fyi<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Liz Markel [mailto:lmarkel@ala.org] <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, November 10, 2010 11:20 AM<br><b>To:</b> Liz Markel<br><b>Subject:</b> [ascla-l] ASCLA webinar series: registration now open<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>On behalf of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA), I am thrilled to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming webinar series we’re calling the <b>2011 Virtual Convergence</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Throughout the day, from Jan. 18 through Jan. 21, we’ll be offering webinars on a variety of topics relevant to all types of libraries and library job functions.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>It’s an opportunity to take a few hours at the start of the year to focus on you and the knowledge that will help you improve your job performance, enhance your library’s service delivery or take your career in a whole new direction—all from the convenience of your computer at a very reasonable price.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Registration for a single session starts at $40 for ASCLA members. Save $$ when you sign up for more than one session.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>More information is available at the ASCLA website:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/virtualconverg.cfm">http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/virtualconverg.cfm</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>There’s also information at the ASCLA blog: <a href="http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2010/11/vc2011-regopen/">http://ascla.ala.org/blog/2010/11/vc2011-regopen/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>REGISTER NOW</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> by going to this link, scrolling down to “Virtual Convergence” and clicking “Register” at right:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X">http://www.ala.org/Template.cfm?Section=olweb&Template=/Conference/ConferenceList.cfm&ConferenceTypeCode=X</a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>I’ve included a list of webinar titles below, but you can download a full schedule—titles, descriptions, dates and times—here:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><a href="http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/asclavcschedule_20101110.pdf">http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/ascla/asclaevents/virtualconvergence/asclavcschedule_20101110.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Please share this information with colleagues and other distribution lists that might find it of interest. Thank you!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>WEBINAR TITLES:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Grant Writing 101”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Presenting Topics to People who are Autistic, Deaf, Disabled, and Non-Disabled”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Teaching Ophelia: Assisting At-Risk Teenagers”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Why Reinvent the Wheel? Tools for Serving the Fast-growing Teen Population”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Knowledge Management: Process and Tools for Convergence”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Using Learning Objects to Enhance Distance Reference Services”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“The Disability Experience in a Post- 2.0 World: Implications for Libraries”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Contract Librarianship: Concepts and Strategies”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Accessibilty 101: Assure That Your Library Is Welcoming & Usable for Persons With Disabilities”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“A Copyright Policy Update on Access to Information for Persons with Print Disablities”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Public Computer Conundrums: Policy and Program Choices That Improve Patron Outcomes”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“How to Build a Bridge: Connecting Different Types of Libraries”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Starting a New Library for At-risk Young Adults in a Digitally Divided Community”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Libraries and Information Access for Differently-able Patrons: What We Can Do to Ensure Equality”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Extending Our Reach: Using Extension Programs to Promote Statewide Resources.”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Attracting Latinos to the Library: It’s All About Relationships”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Conducting Successful Virtual Meetings”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Careers in Federal Libraries”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“How to Find a Federal Job”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Managing Library Adult and Family Literacy Programs”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Resume Writing and Interviewing Techniques”<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>“Saks Fifth Avenue Service on a Dollar General Budget”<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Learn more about ASCLA at <a href="http://www.ala.org/ascla">www.ala.org/ascla</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Save money on these and other professional development events by becoming an ASCLA member now at <a href="http://www.ala.org/membership">www.ala.org/membership</a>, or by calling 1-800-545-2433.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Liz F. Markel, M.A.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Marketing Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (<b>ASCLA</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Reference and User Services Association (<b>RUSA</b>)<o:p></o:p></span></i></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>The American Library Association // 50 E. Huron Street // Chicago, IL 60611<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>800-545-2433 // p. 312-280-4398 // f. 312-280-5273 // e. lmarkel@ala.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Find our divisions online at <b>www.ala.org/rusa</b> & <b>www.ala.org/ascla</b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Want to know what we're up to daily? 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