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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">ALA’s Reference and User Services Association is offering a course called Genealogy 101. It runs from October 29<sup>th</sup> thru December 1<sup>st</sup> and costs anywhere from
$100 to $210 depending on membership status. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">“</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=89b1e63c02&e=2b1675ae5e">According
to a recent BusinessWeek article</a>, <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:normal">genealogy remains the second most popular topic searched online</span></strong>, and research shows that visitors engaged with online genealogy
resources are older adults–a demographic that is expected to grow 36 percent in the next decade.”
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">“Genealogy 101 is aimed at reference staff with little or no experience in genealogy, and will provide tools for assisting patrons with family history research. The goal of the
class is to give students confidence and skill in assisting family history researchers.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">For more information, see below or visit
<a href="http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/genealogy101">http://www.ala.org/rusa/development/genealogy101</a>.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">FYI,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue">Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Jennifer Maurer<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">School Library Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Oregon State Library<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">250 Winter Street NE<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">Salem, OR 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue">503.378.5011<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us">jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="color:blue">October is Information Literacy Month! Learn more
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/LD/Pages/resources/InformationLiteracyMonth.aspx">
here</a>.<br>
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<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""> ALA's Reference and User Services Association [mailto:rusa=ala.org@mail27.us4.mcsv.net]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>ALA's Reference and User Services Association<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 22, 2012 9:46 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Jennifer Maurer<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Online Learning] Genealogy 101 registration ends Thursday, Oct. 25<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<h4>Genealogy 101: Register by Thursday, Oct. 25<o:p></o:p></h4>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:150%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#505050"><a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=89b1e63c02&e=2b1675ae5e"><span style="color:#336699">According
to a recent BusinessWeek article</span></a>, <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">genealogy remains the second most popular topic searched online</span></strong>, and research shows that visitors engaged with online genealogy resources are
older adults–a demographic that is expected to grow 36 percent in the next decade.<br>
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RUSA's online course <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">“Genealogy 101″</span></strong> will prepare reference staff with little or no experience in genealogy reference to confidently assist patrons with family history research. The course
provides tools and techniques for genealogy reference within the framework of a case study, and also reviews archival material, print reference tools and online sources.
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=eb1658b032&e=2b1675ae5e">
<span style="color:#336699">A detailed course description is available at the course webpage</span></a>.<br>
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<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=a327b8be8f&e=2b1675ae5e" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#336699">Register online now.</span></strong></a><br>
Questions about registration? Contact <a href="mailto:registration@ala.org">registration@ala.org</a> or (800) 545-2433, option 5.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Affordable</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, starting at $130 per course for RUSA members<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#505050;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:150%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
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<strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">A fantastic investment</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">, providing resume boosters for future employment
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In addition to "Genealogy 101", RUSA offers many courses on topics like </span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:navy">spatial literacy and online mapping,
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">health information</span></strong>, reference interview skills and
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">readers' advisory.</span></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#505050"> A list of upcoming opportunities is below.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Group discounts are available!</span></strong> Rates for two or more registrants from the same library, library network or library system start at $110 per person.<br>
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<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=983852ec2e&e=2b1675ae5e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#336699">Learn more about all of our courses and webinars at the RUSA online learning page.</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="line-height:150%"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:purple">Introduction to Spatial Literacy and Online Mapping</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#505050">
Nov. 5 - 25, 2012<br>
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=ecdc38fea1&e=2b1675ae5e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#336699">REGISTER NOW.</span></a> <em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">This course consistently sells
out, so register early!</span></em><br>
In light of the widespread use of Geographic Information System (GIS) technology such as Google Earth or Google Map Mashups o communicate information in a map format, it is time to train librarians to not only assist library clients with their inquiries, but
to use the technology themselves in their reference work and liaison responsibilities. This three week course will introduce you to a variety of mapping tools and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies that are of interest to both public and academic
library users.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Who should attend: </span>
</strong>librarians and library staff from all types of libraries.<br>
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=4e651a1a67&e=2b1675ae5e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#336699">Learn more...</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="line-height:150%"><strong><span style="font-size:13.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:purple">Spatial Literacy II: Incorporation of Maps and GIS</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#505050">
Dec. 3 - Dec. 23, 2012<br>
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This course incorporates the geospatial literacy and mapping skills covered in part one of this two part course and teaches how to apply it in library services: reference work, library projects, library administration, collection delivery, instruction, outreach
and promotion. Topics covered will include map literacy, staff development and training; using maps and GIS in library projects; and a basic introduction to GIS software.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Who should attend: </span>
</strong>Librarians in any information resource position<br>
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Nov. 12 - Dec. 23, 2012<br>
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=f6713e12e3&e=2b1675ae5e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#336699">REGISTER NOW.</span></a> <strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">CEUs offered!</span></strong>
<em><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Those who complete the required coursework will receive one continuing education unit. Registration rates for this course are $20 higher than other courses so that we can offer these CEUs for you.</span></em><br>
Topics covered include medical terminology, evidence-based biomedical literature searching, health literacy and health outcomes, how to evaluate health and medical websites, consumer health resources, and the business of healthcare.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"">Who should attend:</span></strong> public librarians; primary, secondary and academic librarians.<br>
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=06015fe1da&e=2b1675ae5e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#336699">Learn more...</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Jan. 27 - Mar. 7, 2013<br>
<a href="http://ala.us1.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=1ce759297e4f5f76359801907&id=593fd9683b&e=2b1675ae5e" target="_blank"><span style="color:#336699">REGISTER NOW.</span></a><br>
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333;background:white">Through practice sessions, participants will learn from instructor and RA expert Joyce Saricks how to use RA tools, craft annotations, read
in genres, articulate appeal and experiment with methods to offer RA services. The topics covered are introductory in nature. This course has scheduled weekly meeting times on Thursdays</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#505050">
at 3 p.m., Chicago/Central time, lasting 1-2 hours.<br>
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support staff, library technicians, newly hired reference librarians and those librarians who want to brush up on their skills from all types of libraries.</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#505050"><br>
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