On-Demand Classes

BOARD BASICS

DESCRIPTION:  Provide an introduction or review for trustees.  Handouts will be given out.  Topics to be included:
□     State Library history and current services
□     Trustee Responsibilities
□     Director Responsibilities
□     Governance vs. Management (Duties of Board vs. Duties of Director)
□     Evaluations
□     Continuing Education
□     Public Relations and Advocacy
□     Strategic Planning

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Trustees, Directors and Administrators
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group
TIME:  4.0
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  10-15
COST:  No cost
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  None
TRAINERS:  Administration and/or Library Development

CATALOGING BASICS

DESCRIPTION: Are you ready to catalog?  This hands-on workshop will familiarize you with basic cataloging vocabulary and the most frequently used parts of a MARC record, and show you how to choose the correct MARC record to catalog the item in your hand.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels; Technical Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group or Online
TIME:  6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  15
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptops with access to Internet for activities
TRAINER:  Lesli Gray, Technical Services

COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING

DESCRIPTION:  Students will dismantle and reassemble PCs to familiarize themselves with the inner workings of the machines. Learn about applications that will save you time and money by minimizing downtime and maximizing security and performance.  There will be hands-on activities.  Topics to be included:
□     Diagnostic programs
□     Third-party maintenance options
□     Sources for parts
□     Repair tools
□     Understanding the different layers of security
□     Configurations for browsers and operating systems
□     Software applications that limit the public's access to the PC's operating software and other applications in use
□     Introduction to disk-cloning programs
□     Other security maintenance issues

INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels; Computer and IT Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group
TIME:  6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  15-30
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptops for activities
TRAINERS:  Information Technology (IT)

DATABASE SEARCHING BASICS

DESCRIPTION:  This full-day workshop will teach you the tools of the trade for online searching.  The first half of the day will cover searching skills and concepts and show you how to get the most out of Google, the internet, and your own online catalog.  The second half of the day is devoted to applying these skills to the Louisiana Library Connection Databases.  Familiarize yourself with the statewide databases and get hands-on practice doing basic and advanced searches with the EBSCO databases.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels; Information and Reference Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group or Online
TIME:  6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  15-30
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptops with access to Internet for activities
TRAINERS:  Reference Department

E-RATE 

DESCRIPTION:  Introduction and overview of the E-rate grant process.  Topics can include:
□     Technology planning
□     Review of the procurement process – 470s, RFPs, contracts, evaluating bids
□     471s and receipt acknowledgment
□     Recordkeeping, reviews, audits and any general E-Rate concerns
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Library Directors and Administrators; Business Managers; Computer and Information Technology Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Individual, Group or Online
TIME: 2.0 to 6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  Varies by course
COST:  No cost
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptop with PowerPoint, Access to Internet
TRAINERS:  Meg Placke, Library Development

GUMBO/DIGITAL LIBRARY

DESCRIPTION:  Workshop will provide participants an introduction and overview of “Louisiana Gumbo: A Recipe for Empowerment.” This was a grant-funded project that has digitized almost 20,000 Louisiana historic documents, photographs, paintings, maps and jazz recordings – now part of the Louisiana Digital Library (LDL). The LDL is accessible from the statewide databases page.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group or Online
TIME:  2.0
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  10-15
COST:  $15.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptops with access to Internet for activities
TRAINERS:  Charlene Bonnette, Louisiana Section

INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL)/LOANSHARK/AGENT

DESCRIPTION:  Participants will be provided an introduction and overview of the new Interlibrary Loan platform, AGent.  Participants will then build upon introductory managing and searching practices to efficiently process borrowing and lending transactions. Other topics include book bands, shipping labels and how to select the best/correct record in LoanSHARK for what your patron wants to fulfill your patron requests.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels; Information and Reference Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Individual, Group or Online
TIME:  4.0 to 6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  Varies by course
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptop with access to Internet for activities
TRAINERS:  Kytara Gaudin, Access Services

LOUISIANA ETHICS LAWS

DESCRIPTION:  Introduction to current Louisiana ethics laws that affect state and local government.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group
TIME:  4.0 to 6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  15-30
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptop with PowerPoint, Access to Internet
TRAINERS:  Ethics Board Staff

LOUISIANA REFERENCE

DESCRIPTION:  Are you interested in Louisiana people or places?  What about Louisiana history, statistics, and digital images? There is more to Louisiana Reference than just using Google. Come discover the basics of successful Louisiana reference and tools that will help you find the information you need. This course will introduce tried-and-true print and electronic sources to answer Louisiana questions. Class attendees will learn how to locate study guides, statistics, legal and historical information, as well as educational data. Please come and be immersed in all things Louisiana!
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels; Information and Reference Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group or Online
TIME:  6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  Varies
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptops with access to Internet for activities
TRAINERS:  Charlene Bonnette, Louisiana Section

REFERENCE BASICS

DESCRIPTION:  This workshop will help you build your basic reference skills in a wide range of areas.  We will move from ready reference sources to specialty topics like business reference and medical reference – all the while covering both print and online resources.  We will also cover the reference interview, readers advisory (to answer those “What Do I Read Next?” questions), and pathfinders (to handle tricky but common reference queries).  Hands on training exercises will accompany each topic.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels; Information and Reference Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group or Online
TIME:  6.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  Varies
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptops with access to Internet for activities
TRAINERS:  Reference Department

STRATEGIC PLANNING

DESCRIPTION:  Participants will review the process and elements of strategic planning, identify steps in effective project management, use various tools for prioritization and examine the use of outsourcing vendors and consultants.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Library Directors and Administrators; Trustees
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group or Online
TIME:  4.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  15-30
COST:  $25.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptop with PowerPoint
TRAINERS:  Library Development and/or Administration

WEEDING

DESCRIPTION:  In addition to discussing common objections to weeding (de-selection) and the benefits of weeding, this workshop will also describe weeding criteria, explain the weeding process, and offer practice weeding exercises.  This workshop utilizes the "CREW" method of weeding.
INTENDED AUDIENCE:  Public library staff at all levels; Reference and Information Services; Circulation and Access Services Staff
METHOD OF INSTRUCTION:  Group or Online
TIME:  2.0 hours
MAXIMUM CLASS SIZE:  15-30
COST:  $15.00
PREREQUISITES:  None
EQUIPMENT NEEDED:  Screen, Projector, Laptop with PowerPoint, Access to Internet
TRAINERS:  Reference Department