FY12 1 st & 2 nd Qtr ACTEDS CP-34 COURSE CATALOG

FY12 1 st & 2 nd Qtr ACTEDS CP-34 COURSE CATALOG

Introduction The FY 2012 First and Second Quarter CP-34 ACTEDS Catalog features online courses for librarians involved in public service activities such as reference, marketing, library instruction, and community engagement; and, for librarians working in technical areas such as resource description, vendor partnerships, and data analysis. With the recent recommendation by the Testing Committee to approve RDA, and, with full implementation expected in 2013, several courses are included on RDA. Building on the theme at the Army Library Training Institute of user assessment, library planning, and evaluation, the Fall catalog offers courses in survey development, program planning, social media strategy, and data analysis as well as an opportunity to compete for a spot at the Service Quality Evaluation Academy, an ACRL sponsored intensive 5-day program focusing on qualitative and quantitative analysis. In addition, two other temporary duty (TDY) opportunities are included: Military Libraries Workshop in Norfolk, VA, 5-9 Dec 2011 and the Modern Archives Institute in Washington D.C. 23 Jan 23 Feb 2012. Competencies from the FLICC (Federal Library and Information Center Committee) Competencies for Federal Librarians, 2011 at http://www.loc.gov/flicc/publications/lib_compt/2011/2011competencies.pdf are listed for each course to enable you to match competencies with your career development. First Quarter Disaster Information Workshop University of South Carolina, School of Library and Information Science ($50) Two Weeks 7 Nov 18 Nov This two week online course introduces disaster information resources and services and examines the role of librarians and information professionals in emergency situations. The coverage includes: essential information resources for adults and youth in response to disasters, emergencies, and pandemics; evidence-based health, science, and communication resources used by responders and professional in variety of emergency situations; and, professional resources and toolkits that can be used to develop disaster preparedness and response plans. Details on the USC Panning for Gold Course: http://www.libsci.sc.edu/ce/pangoldfa2011/november.html#disaster 30 September 2011 Page 2

Competency: Collection Management (Resource Protection and Preservation); Library Leadership and Advocacy (Strategic and Operational Planning) Introducing RDA: 1, Structure, Principles and Core Elements Lyrasis ($170) Live Online Course 16 Nov 2 hours: 1400 1600 EST In this two hour synchronous online class participants will be introduced to RDA (Resource Description and Access), the next edition of cataloging rules that has just been approved to replace AACR2 (Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, 2 nd ed.) This course will cover how RDA s rules are structured, its basis in FRBR (Functional Requirements of Bibliographic Records), overarching principles under which catalogers are to work, and RDA s core data elements. Full Details: http://www.lyrasis.org/?sc_itemid={cd4fe86e-529a-43f6-a1a6- EAF1AF567621}&RowId=1-LW2WY Competency: Content Organization and Structure (Resource Description) Introducing RDA: 2, Resource Description Lyrasis ($220) Live Online Class 30 Nov 1 Dec 2 Consecutive 2 Hour Classes 1000-1200 EST In these two synchronous online classes participants will become familiar with RDA s rules for recording data describing books and certain non-print resources, be comfortable with handling the core descriptive elements of RDA, and be knowledgeable of many of the distinctions between RDA (Resource Description and Access) and AACR2 (Anglo American Cataloging Rules, 2 nd ed.) description. This class is intended for cataloging staff of any experience level. Full Details: http://www.lyrasis.org/?sc_itemid={3def61aa-2111-4e08-b992- EB0650DB8D13}&RowId=1-MK5OE Competency: Content Organization and Structure (Resource Description) 30 September 2011 Page 3

Military Libraries Workshop: Riding the Information Wave SLA/MLW (Registration: $400/$500) Onsite Norfolk, VA 5-9 Dec 5 Days Hosted by the Joint Forces Staff College of National Defense University, this year s military workshop focuses on current topics of benefit to all military libraries including best content resources, top information services, and supporting technology to ensure U.S. military forces, families, and those who support them get what they need. Sessions this year will feature social media analysis, open source integrated library systems, research that helps define threats in Mexico and Latin America, and resources for helping wounded warriors. Registration: http://military.sla.org/2011/08/18/registration-for-mlw-2011-is-now-open/ Details: http://military.sla.org/conferences-workshops/mlw-2011/home/ Onsite Norfolk, VA. Use estimated per diem of $153 found at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemcalc.cfm to complete the TDY Cost Estimate Worksheet. Competency: Library Technology Management, Reference and Research, Collection Management Second Quarter Digital Literacy and Youth Services 4 Jan 3 Feb In this four week online course participants will examine digital literacy for youth and gain 25 practical and effective ways their libraries could help youth build and practice the digital skills they need in today s digitally interconnected world. Full Details: http://alanis.simmons.edu/ceweb/workshop.php?id=91 Competency: Library Technology Management (Social Media, Collaborative, and Mobile Technologies, Customer Education and Training) 30 September 2011 Page 4

Managing Your Information Vendors Effectively 4 Jan 3 Feb This online course will focus on building strong vendor partnerships enabling libraries to get the most out of the resources they purchase. The course will cover major aspects of working with information vendors: discovery and evaluation of resources, contracting, piloting, implementation, marketing and promotion, and managing contracts. Full Details: http://alanis.simmons.edu/ceweb/workshop.php?id=83 Competency: Reference and Research (Resources, Search Strategies, and Tools); Collection Management (Collection Acquisitions, Collection Access and Control, Rights Management) Please Take This Survey! An Introduction to Survey Design 4 Jan 3 Feb This online workshop will cover the elements that contribute to an effective, user-friendly survey that provides reliable, usable results. Participants will create an online survey and get feedback on how to improve it. Topics include survey planning, ethical considerations, survey samples and response rate, writing good survey questions, introductions and cover letters, question formats and response options, and drafting and testing a survey questionnaire. Course Summary: http://alanis.simmons.edu/ceweb/workshop.php?id=60 Competency: Library Leadership and Advocacy (Best Practices and Evaluation) 30 September 2011 Page 5

Resource Description and Access: An Introduction to RDA, FBR, and Linked Data University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ($299) 8 Week Online Workshop 16 Jan 9 Mar This eight week online workshop will first introduce participants to the FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records) and FRAD (Functional Requirements for Authority Data) conceptual models that underlie RDA. It will go on to introduce participants to the structure of RDA, the use of the online RDA Toolkit, how to catalog using RDA, and how to create RDA MARC records. It will also show how RDA may be applied in enhanced database structures and in the Linked Data environment. The workshop is intended for people with a working knowledge of AACR2 and MARC, but not necessarily FRBR or RDA. Details: https://www4.uwm.edu/sois/epayment/courses/index.cfm?a1=browse&notify=true Competency: Content Organization and Structure (Resource Description) Modern Archives Institute National Archives & Records Administration, Washington, D.C. ($750) On-site Training Washington, D.C. Two Weeks 23 Jan - 23 Feb The two week National Archives & Records Administration (NARA) program provides an introduction to archival principles and techniques for individuals who work with personal papers, as well as those who work with the records of public and private institutions and organizations. It is intended to help archivists acquire basic knowledge about caring for archival materials and making them available. The Institute concentrates on the following basic archival functions: Acquisition of archival material Appraisal and disposition Arrangement and description Preservation Reference and access Public programs Other topics include the management of archival institutions; administration of special types of archival materials, such as photographs and electronic records; funding; and ethics. The program includes lectures, discussions, workshops, a full day of activities at the Library of Congress, and tours of various units of the National Archives and Records Administration. Continuing education units are offered. Participants will receive several archival publications as well as other materials. 30 September 2011 Page 6

Full Details at: http://www.archives.gov/preservation/modern-archives-institute/ Course is held in Washington, D.C. Use estimated per diem of $292/day found at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemcalc.cfm to complete the TDY Cost Estimate Worksheet. Competency: Collection Management (Resource Protection and Preservation, Collection Access and Control) Building an Integrated Social Media Strategy 1 Feb 29 Feb In this four week online course participants will create an integrated social media strategy for their library. Participants will examine new media and platforms such as blogs, video, QR codes, Google services, mobile communities, and social networking to identify options to meet their library s strategic and community goals and that will assist them with designing a plan to integrate these efforts. Full Details: http://alanis.simmons.edu/ceweb/workshop.php?id=92 Competency: Library Technology Management (Social Media, Collaborative, and Mobile Technologies Friday Forum: Unemployment Resources UCLA Department of Information Studies ($105) On-site Training UCLA, Lost Angeles 1 Day -- Open to librarians within commuting distance 3 Feb Check website for full description. Details: http://is.gseis.ucla.edu/events/friday_forums/current.htm Competency: Reference and Research (Reference Services); Collection Management (Collection Development) 30 September 2011 Page 7

Deciding with Data ALA/ACRL ($195) Online Course 4 Weeks Requires 3-5 hours per week 13 Feb 9 Mar In this four-week asynchronous course, participants will learn about the lifecycle of library data from setting up its collection to making decisions using this information. The course will cover plotting commonly gathered statistics-- over time and on the same chart-- in order to visualize trends, an introduction to e-resources use statistics, an introduction to using Google Analytics in libraries, and an introduction to the analysis of library collections using ILS data. Focused on quantitative data, this course is designed for librarians interested in gathering and analyzing library statistics to aid in decision-making. Full Details: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/events/elearning/courses/data.cfm Competency: Library Leadership and Advocacy (Best Practices and Evaluation) Designing Effective Library Spaces 1 Mar 31 This four week online course will assist participants with determining if their library space is designed for the 21 st century. The course will examine: the definition of space relative to long range goals, vision and mission statements; ideas to gather support for a project; the creation of flexible library spaces that support multiple functions; cost saving ideas; the integration of technology into physical environments; creative ways to make spaces interesting, open, and inviting; and, compliance issues and practicalities. Full Details: http://alanis.simmons.edu/ceweb/workshop.php?id=89 Competency: Library Leadership and Advocacy (Administration and Management) 30 September 2011 Page 8

Marketing Your Library 1-31 Mar Marketing is the process of communicating with users and potential users to determine their needs, designing services to meet those needs, and informing users about these services. In this four week online course, participants will learn the basic marketing definitions and concepts, and develop a user-centered approach to marketing that can be customized to the students individual libraries. The class will draw on marketing lessons learned from outside the library world, as well as proven marketing successes in public, academic and special libraries. Full Details: http://alanis.simmons.edu/ceweb/workshop.php?id=20 Competency: Library Leadership and Advocacy (Public Relations and Library Promotion) Cataloging with RDA: The Basics UCLA, Dept of Information Studies ($105) Friday Forum On-site Training: Los Angeles, CA 1 Day: Open to librarians within commuting area 9 Mar Check website for full description. Details: http://is.gseis.ucla.edu/events/friday_forums/current.htm Competency: Content Organization (Resource Description) Service Quality Evaluation Academy ACRL ($1,500) Onsite Training: New Orleans, LA Five days 12 16 Mar The Service Quality Evaluation Academy is an intensive 5-day program that focuses on both qualitative and quantitative methods for collecting and analyzing library service quality data. The academy addresses the community-wide need for new strategies and methods of library assessment by pursuing the following goals: 1) enhance the pool of librarians with advanced 30 September 2011 Page 9

assessment skills by teaching qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving outcomes and service quality; 2) create an infrastructure for libraries to design and develop outcome-based library assessment programs; 3) build capacity for assessment through advocating its use and providing model programs and projects to the broader library and museum communities. The academy is designed for librarians across library types with a strong commitment to quality assessment efforts. Library directors are invited to nominate candidates for the class and submit the ACTEDS form together with the following materials to complete the application package: 1. Nomination letter from library director; 2. A half-page description of a possible assessment project including research questions of primary interest, or a brief statement of interest (250 words) emphasizing assessment activities; 3. A curriculum vitae. Members of the selection committee composed of ARL and CARL library directors will review and select candidates submitted by Army Library Program/ACTEDS. Technology Requirement: Participants must bring a laptop with Atlas.ti and SPSS software installed. Training is held in New Orleans, LA. Use estimated per diem of $202/day found at http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/perdiemcalc.cfm to complete the TDY Cost Estimate Worksheet. Full Details: http://www.arl.org/stats/statsevents/sqacademy/index.shtml Competency: Library Leadership and Advocacy (Best Practices and Evaluation) Propose Your Own Course If you have a course that you would like to take online or attend onsite, please e-mail Trudie Root at Trudie.a.root@us.army.mil or call 703-325-5405 to discuss the class. This course must meet the definition of short-term training. Generally speaking, conferences such as ALA, SLA, etc. are not covered by ACTEDS. 30 September 2011 Page 10