Past LTD Sessions: 2002-2004

This is an archive of the past LTD Sessions, 2002-2004

“OCLC Connexion Client: An Introductory Tutorial,” Hesburgh Library, Rm. 222, 13 December 2004, 10-11:30 and 15 December, 1:30-3:00.   Presented by: Mary McKeown, Head of Cataloging   Program Chairs: Laura Bayard, Mandy Havert

This first of several planned OCLC Connexion Client training sessions will include an overview, instructions for initial client setup, searching and navigating the bibliographic file, and updating and exporting bibliographic records. All library employees who currently use OCLC's Passport for Cataloging should attend this introductory session. Passport for Cataloging will not exist as of May 1, 2005. Future sessions to be held in the first quarter of 2005 will cover more advanced topics, such as record editing and creation, the authority file, constant data, save file, etc.

OCLC has provided several online tutorials covering different aspects of the the Connexion Client. We are requesting that everyone attending the training sessions view the relevant tutorial sections before their session. Instructions for accessing the tutorials are available at: http://www.library.nd.edu/ltd/resources/OCLCConnexionClientTutorial.shtml

Instructions for downloading the Connexion client will be distributed at the training sessions.

 

Bringing the Power of Web-based Reporting to Your Desktop (ARC Webinar ) Tuesday, 30 Nov. 2004, 2:00-3:00 p.m., 222 Hesburgh Library
Program Co-Chairs: Program Co-Chairs: Bayard, Prokrym; Pascal Calarco, discussion leader

A panel of library experts talk about how Aleph Reporting Center (ARC) will transform your Aleph reporting environment?  ARC provides:

• Web-based reporting, querying, and statistical generation environment
• Real-time operational data presented in a logical, easy-to-use structure that provides a single view of the system data
• Flexible administration allows you to generate the exact reports and statistics you need
• Complete selection of standard, pre-defined reports and statistics--and an intuitive set of customization tools to modify predefined reports effortlessly
• Standard desktop client to create and generate library-specific ad-hoc reports

Smartboard Training in Room 222-  See Dates Below. 
Program Co-Chairs:  Tracey Morton, Laurie McGowan

10:00 AM, Friday, October 15, Room 222
1:30 PM, Friday, October 15, Room 222
3:30 PM, Thursday, October 21, Room 222
9:30 AM, Friday, October 22, Room 222
1:30 PM, Friday, October 22, Room 222
2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 26, Room 222
10:00 AM, Friday, October 29, Room 222
2:30 PM, Friday October 29, Room 222

Please bring at least one idea about how you might use Smartboard technology to enhance an instructional session, meeting or presentation.

Digital Asset Management (DIGITOOL WEBINAR), Thursday, October 28, 2004, 1:00-2:00 pm, 222 Hesburgh Library Program Co-Chairs: Bayard, Prokrym   

HOW DO YOU EXPOSE YOUR DIGITAL ASSETS TO THE LIGHT OF DAY YET PRESERVE THEM FROM FADING?

Libraries and information providers are now confronting the next major challenge of the digital era - creating and organizing electronic information into robust and meaningful institutional digital repositories. Effective management of digital assets is a key not only to the preservation of the material, but also to the preservation of the library's role in this new era.
Learn how leading institutions and libraries overcome the challenges by:
      * Providing a centralized repository for all types of digital assets
      * Making assets accessible with powerful yet easy-to-use search
      * Managing access rightspleted Sessions (2004/05)

Quantitative Analysis for Library Staff and Faculty:  Or How You, Too, Can Crunch Numbers
Presenter:  Parker Ladwig, Librarian, Mathematics Library
Program Chairs:  Laurie McGowan

Have you ever been unsure about the best procedure to follow when faced with a decision involving numbers?  Have you had the feeling that even though there is data available to help, you are not sure how to organize it, analyze it, apply it, or present it?

In this program, the presenter will share his insights and experience in doing quantitative analysis.  This will NOT be a program about how to manipulate MS Excel or Access (but you can ask questions).  Topics will include how to think about your problem, how to live with the data you have, how to decide what analysis can/should be done, how to ask hard questions, and how to present the data.  This session is intended to be a broad overview to get you started, improve your skills, and energize you.

ARL Annual Statistics Survey (Webcast), at the BIC, Mendoza COBA, Monday, 4 October 2004, 12:30 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.      Program Chair: Tanya Prokrym
 
In this live, interactive Web presentation you will learn more about issues related to the ARL Statistics annual data collection to inform new survey coordinators about the data collection process for 2003-04, facilitate the effective incorporation of new data elements into the annual data collection cycle, and share changes and receive feedback to inform upcoming discussions that will take place among the directors of ARL libraries at the October ARL Membership Meeting.

Duane Webster, ARL Executive Director, will begin this session with an introduction to the Webcast, followed by three panelists who will discuss ARL Statistics data collection. In addition, the panelists will address concerns and answer viewer questions as a means to begin or further discussion at your library.

Making ©opyright Work For Your Library: A Live Satellite Broadcast, Hesburgh Peace Center Auditorium, Friday, 9/24/04, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Program Chairs: Laura Bayard, Laurie McGowan, Tanya Prokrym

John W. Berry , NILRC Executive Director and past president of ALA, will lead an audience of librarians and teachers to ask the kind of questions to give you the information you need to understand complex copyright and intellectual property issues in your library or institution. This program promises to be both challenging and thoughtful. Our library experts will share their thoughts and projections for the future of copyright in the digital age.  They will give you their view of the key issues facing librarians and educators. Experts:

• Carrie Russell , Copyright Specialist, ALA Washington Office
• Kenneth Crews , Professor, Indiana University School of Law
• Edward Valauskas , Follett Chair in Library and Information Science, Dominican University.

 

Completed Sessions (2003/04)

“Writing for the Web,” Hesburgh Library 222, Wednesday, 18 August 2004, 10:00-11:30 (Session 1); or Thursday, August 19, 2 pm-3:30 pm (Session 2),Program Chair: Tanya Prokrym

If you write emails, procedures, and documents which will be read online, this workshop is for you!

In today's world, more and more people are going online, searching for information and keeping in contact with others.  But communicating online is different than using paper. 

When people read online, they:
-- scan for important points, rather than reading in depth
-- jump around, rather than reading sequentially
--are impatient; on average, if they don't find what they're looking for in under ten seconds, they'll look elsewhere.

The bottom line?  To communicate effectively online, you must use different writing techniques than the ones you use for printed material.

This workshop covers the basics of writing for the web.  You'll learn ( and have a chance to practice) the four most important techniques for improving your online writing style, making it more likely what you write will be read and understood.

 

“Institutional Repositories: Revealing Our Strengths,” DeBartolo 141, 10 June 2004, 2:00-4:00.  Program Chairs: Laura Bayard, Aaron Bales

A Webcast discussion will be held with a panel of experts in scholarly communication. Then a wrap-up will be offered by ND's experts: Greg Sterling, Associate Dean, Arts & Letters; Gordon D. Wishon, Chief Information Officer, Associate Vice President, and Associate Provost; and, Jennifer Younger, Edward H. Arnold Director of University Libraries.

Institutional repositories (IR) represent a rapidly growing movement in scholarly communication to collect, preserve, and provide access to the digital resources of scholarly research. This Webcast is sponsored jointly on campus by the University Libraries and the Kresge Law Library.

MacroExpress Training, Room 222 Hesburgh Library. Presenter: Clara Enriquez

At the end of this session, attendees will :
know the differences between the old and new versions;
be able to create, modify, and import macros in the new version.

Tuesday, May 25, 10:00 am - 11:00 am, 222 Hesburgh Library
Wednesday, May 26, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, 222 Hesburgh Library

Highlights of Living the Future 5 conference held in Tucson-- Room 222, Hesburgh Library, Tuesday, 18 May, 2:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Presenters: Jo, Sue, Laura & Nigel

"Strategically Striving and Surviving" is the fifth in the conference series, Living the Future co-sponsored by the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), Office of Leadership and Management Services (OLMS) and the Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL).  Attendees present highlights of the learning experience, including advice from Leonardo and others...

Tuesday, May 18, 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm, 222 Hesburgh Library

Windows XP, Questions & Answers -- Room 222 and 222A, Hesburgh Library, Tuesday, March 2, 10:30am - 11:30am (Session 1); or Thursday, March 4, 1:30pm-2:30pm (Session 2), Presenters: Tanya Prokrym and Bill Sill

The new Windows XP library image has now been in use for over a month. Have questions? Can't find things? This training session provides an overview of the changes that were implemented on your computer with the new XP operating system, such as security issues and program changes. Topics such as customizing your desktop, viewing folders, creating shortcuts and installing software will also be discussed. Bring your questions!

Tuesday, March 2, 10:30am - 11:30am, 222/222A Hesburgh Library
Thursday, March 4, 1:30pm - 2:30pm, 222/222A Hesburgh Library

UL@ND Demo and Update of the Libraries New Intranet -- Room 222, Hesburgh Library, Monday, February 9, 3pm - 4:00pm (Session 1); or Thursday, February 12, 10am-11am (Session 2), Presenters: Team Intranet, Program Chair: David Williams

Wanna learn where we are with UL@ND, the newly redesigned Intranet? Then this program is for you! Team Intranet will demonstrate UL@ND and briefly discuss the redesign process, reporting on what they have done and sharing their recommendations. This will also be an opportunity to share your comments and suggestions. This is an opportunity you won't want to miss-- especially if you have been unable to attend a demo and update with members of team intranet and your department.

A Conversation with Richard Wiggins, Sr. Information Technologist -- 222 Hesburgh Library, Tuesday, 10 February 2004, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The Library Professional Development Committee and the Library Faculty/ Staff Training and Development Committee are proud to sponsor a presentation by Richard Wiggins. Richard is the Senior Information Technologist at Michigan State University and has been involved in several aspects of library technology. Richard’s discussion will include the Accidental Thesaurus, which is a unique way of upgrading the process of keyword searching within intranet databases. His involvement in the MSU Keywords Project has allowed Richard to be one of the earliest pioneers at incorporating keyword searching on a university portal
which increases the likelihood of finding correct results. Please join us for
an afternoon on a fascinating topic.

For more on Richard Wiggins, please check out the following sites:
http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/oct02/wiggins.htm
&
http://www.richardwiggins.com/

 

TEACH Act and Distance Learning: Doing the Digital (Webcast) – Hesburgh Center Auditorium, 30 October 2003, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Program co-chairs: Laura Bayard and Tanya Prokrym

The Technology, Education, and Copyright Harmonization (TEACH) Act was enacted in late 2002, changing the application of copyright law to digital materials used in the online learning environment. The TEACH Act has generated many questions that highlight the need for implementation strategies in order to take advantage of the rights this Act offers. This ARL/ OLMS Webcast co-sponsored by EDUCAUSE will give direct access to some of the prominent experts in the TEACH Act arena. Panelists are:
Donna L. Ferullo, J.D., Director, University Copyright Office, Purdue University; Peggy Hoon, J.D., Scholarly Communication Librarian, North Carolina State University; Rodney Petersen, J.D., Policy Analyst and Security Task Force Coordinator, EDUCAUSE. Tim Flanagan, ND university counsel, will respond to questions following the broadcast.

 

ARL Statistics Data Collection Workshop -- 222A Hesburgh Library, October 9, 12:30pm-2:00pm, Program Chair: Aaron Bales

ARL is offering a 1.5 hour webcast presentation/workshop on issues related to the ARL Statistics annual data collection. The workshop will cover both content and process, including tradional input/output measures and newer impact/outcome measures. It should be of interest ot those who collect the data that feed into ARL statistics.

The objectives are:

• What do libraries need to watch for when they are collecting and reporting their annual data?
• What do libraries get from ARL?
• What does ARL need to pay attention to?

For more information, see http://www.arl.org/stats/arlstat/webcast.html

What do you want to see on the Libraries' Internal Web Site (Intranet)? -- Open Forums, 222 Hesburgh Library, see dates and times below, Presenters: Tom Lehman, Trudie Harrier, Program Chair: David Williams

As you may know, the University Libraries is in the process of redesigning our Intranet. Our goal is to enhance this site by:

• Making information easier for you to find;
• Providing information that is useful to you; and
• Including new features such as the ability to search the site.

To help us improve the site, please consider attending one of the open forums and giving us your input -- especially if you have been unable to attend a departmental presentation.We look forward to seeing you there!

 

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Using Effective Information Architecture Principles to Improve the Library Web Site. 222 Hesburgh Library, Thursday, June 26, 1:30pm - 3:00pm, Presenter: Lou Rosenfeld, Program Chair: David Williams

Lou Rosenfeld, an expert on information architecture, will share his experience and insights on designing effective web sites. In addition, you will learn about the University Libraries' efforts to improve the Libraries' web site

This is a great opportunity to learn about (or enhance your exisiting knowledge) of Information Architecture and how we can improve the Libraries' web site!

ABOUT THE THE PRESENTER
Lou Rosenfeld is one of the more respected individuals in the information architecture field. A person with a very strong library background, Rosenfeld has written and spoken frequently at many library and information architecture conferences. He is the co-author of a book called Information Architecture for the World Wide Web.

Rosenfeld will be evaluating the Digital Access and Information Department's plan to improve the library web site; he will also be educating the Department on information architecture issues.

You can learn more about him and and much of what he thinks by visiting his web site at: http://louisrosenfeld.com

 

Update: MyLibrary Demonstration.222 Hesburgh Library, see dates and times below, Presenters: Sherri Edwards (Life Sciences Librarian) and Cheri Smith (Reference Librarian) , Program Chair: Laura Bayard

Cheri and Sherri will demonstrate the University Libraries' database-driven website application, MyLibrary. My Library is intended to make information easier to find, easier to get to, and to improve communication between Libraries. As a result of an ongoing pilot project, MyLibrary has been developed to reflect some of our libraries' Internet resources and includes some exciting new features as well. You will see both the user and the administrative sides of this application, including the initial format and access points of the personal page you will be able to customize for your own use. You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the project.

Workstation Ergonomics: Making Your Workstation Work for You! 222 Hesburgh Library, see dates and times below, Presenters: Desktop Computing and Network Services (DCNS), Risk Management, and McDonald Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation Center, Program Chair: Sue Dietl

This is one presentation you're going to want to attend, because it directly relates to your on-the-job comfort and well-being. Mike McCauslin, Assistant Director of Notre Dame Risk Management, will discuss workstation ergonomics. He'll start with a typical workstation which includes a desk, chair, computer, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Using available materials and a bit of creativity, he'll show us how this workstation can be adjusted to fit individuals with different needs. Gerard McDonald, Marketing Manager of McDonald Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation Center, will demonstrate simple exercises we can all do at our desks to lessen strain and relax sore muscles. Sandi Collins will discuss ergonomic equipment available through DCNS, and Andy Boze will discuss how the library can and will address and resolve ergonomic issues even during a tight budget year.

Making a Difference in Your Community A Visit to the Center for the Homeless, See dates and times below; Transportation will depart from the Library Circle at the time given and return by the end time for each session; Presenter, Ellen Sinis, Volunteer Services Coordinator at the Center for the Homeless; Program Chair, David Williams

• Do you have a few hours a month that you can spare?
• Do you have a desire to serve others?
• Would you like to make a difference in your community?
  
  If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then this program is for you! You will receive a guided tour of the Center for the Homeless (CFH) and have the opportunity to learn about the effective ways in which the CFH is making a difference in the South Bend community. You will also learn how YOU can effectively make a difference in the South Bend community as a volunteer in the Family Library, Adult Education and Montessori Preschool Program. Come join us and learn how you can share your gifts!

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS: The CFH has become one of the most widely recognized homeless facilities in the nation and serves as a place of hope and opportunity to 200 people each day, including twenty-two families with sixty children. Through partnerships with hundreds of community volunteers and over a dozen agencies, the CFH offers long-term solutions to individuals and families through:

• Education
• Job Training
• Medical Care
• Counseling
• Transitional Housing
  
  You can visit their website at: http://www.cfh.net/

I would be willing to help carpool individuals to the Center for the Homeless on the date I selected above.

MyLibrary -- Your Own Personal Web Page of Library Resources. 222 Hesburgh Library, see dates and times below Presenter: Digital Access and Information Architecture Department, Program Chair, David Williams

You will learn about and see a demonstration of MyLibrary, a user customizable front end to library resources. With MyLibrary, users will be able to:

• Create their own personal Web pages of library resources easily -- without using HTML!
• Choose and view library resources based on their field of interest e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Spanish Literature, etc.
• Automatically receive information about new acquisitions in their subject areas.

In addition, Collection Development Managers and Selectors will be able to get more accurate and useful statistics on use of library resources. MyLibrary is a key part of the Digital Access and Information Architecture Department's plan to meet the needs that were identified in its focus group interviews and internal needs assessment. This is a great opportunity to enhance your knowledge of libraries and cutting edge trends!

 

LibQUAL+ Survey Results.222 Hesburgh Library, see dates and times below, Presenter: Sherri Edwards (Life Sciences Librarian) and Stephen Hayes (Business Librarian) , Program Chair: Joni Kanzler

• What do library users expect from the services we provide?
• How well is the library meeting those expectations?

To help answer those questions, the University Libraries of Notre Dame, along with 168 other academic and research libraries, participated in a pilot web-based survey last spring asking students and faculty to rate the quality and importance of a broad range of library services. Of the 2800 students and faculty randomly
selected and contacted, 794 completed the survey. The library has begun studying the LibQUAL+ survey data and analyzing it in conjunction with other feedback received from our users in order to identify ways to improve services.

Find out what we have learned from the LibQUAL+ survey results to date, including how ND results compare with other institutions. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers.

 

Copyright Survival @ Notre Dame. Hesburgh Center for International Studies - Auditorium, 22 October 2002, 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., (lunch on your own, 12:00-1:30. Mid-morning break provided.), Program Chair: Laura Bayard

The Library Faculty/ Staff Training & Development Committee is pleased to sponsor a workshop that responds to your most requested topic: COPYRIGHT.

Dr. Fritz Dolak, Copyright & Electronic Resources librarian at Ball State University will conduct a workshop about copyright issues in academic libraries. The workshop will include: copyright basics, exclusive rights, fair use, first sale doctrine, distance education do's and don'ts, images in transmissions, multimedia guidelines, ownership issues, and issues on the horizon... and more. There will be time for questions and answers.

Tim Flanagan, Esq., Notre Dame university counsel will be there to reflect about how we approach things institutionally at Notre Dame given these topics and to discuss specific issues that ND might have and how we address them internally.

Digitizing Your Historic Newspapers. November 19, 2002; 2:30 - 3:30 p.m;Hesburgh Library - Room 222; Program Chair: Laura Bayard

How can our library provide fully searchable web access to our valuable historic newspaper collections through OCLC Digital & Preservation Resources? OCLC will show us their Olive Software, designed for newspaper digitization that will allow us to convert newspapers in print or microform to digital format and deliver an online file for our library's web site or for OCLC's hosted site. As a result, our library users could have easily accessible historic content, presented in context, with the newspaper's original layout, graphics and reading experience. This OCLC web information session includes a live presentation accessed via the web.

Preserve, Manage and Access Your Digital Collections with the OCLC Digital Archive. November 26, , 2002; 1:00 - 2:00 p.m; Hesburgh Library - Room 222; Program Chair: Laura Bayard

How can our library share our unique resources with the world while managing our users' access? OCLC will discuss this and how to keep our copyright and preservation metadata safe and secure. The OCLC Digital Archive offers long-term access, management tools and preservation for our treasured digital materials. The current release offers OCLC Connexion-based tools for capturing web documents, creating preservation metadata and putting objects in to the Digital Archive. And the administration module provides the functionality you need to manage access to your collection. Finally, OCLC will talk about future plans for the Archive, including the new batch ingest capabilities (coming in early 2003) that will enable us to add large collections of digital materials through an automated batch process. This OCLC web information session includes a live presentation accessed via the web.

Managing Your Digital Library. December 9, 2002; 2:30 - 3:30 p.m; Hesburgh Library - Room 222; Program Chair: Laura Bayard

Learn more about OCLC's new Digital Preservation Cooperative and an innovative new OCLC service-the CONTENTdm software suite. The Digital & Preservation Cooperative provides a central knowledge base for digital activities throughout the information industry. It acts as a clearinghouse for information on grant and other funding resources and on digitization collaborative projects. Cooperative participants come together to share knowledge and to increase the value of digital collections by combining them with other collections. The Cooperative provides the latest in best practices, standards and technology white papers to help you learn more about digitization and preservation trends. OCLC will review the software with us and show us how quickly we could begin using this cost- effective digital library resource. This OCLC web information session includes a live presentation accessed via the web.

SAFEGUARDING OUR PATRONS' PRIVACY: What Every Librarian Needs to Know about the USA PATRIOT Act & Related Anti-Terrorism Measures, A teleconference sponsored by: American Association of Law Libraries, American Library Association, Association of Research Libraries, Medical Library Association, Special Libraries Association. Hesburgh Center for International Studies - Auditorium, 11 December 2002, 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., Program Chair: Laura Bayard

• What do the PATRIOT Act, the revised FBI Guidelines, and other Homeland Security measures mean for all types of librarians and library patrons?
• How should librarians respond to requests from law enforcement for patron information?
• What policies and procedures should be implemented at libraries?
• What tools or resources are available to help librarians understand the changing landscape and respond with confidence to law enforcement requests?

This teleconference will provide libraries and their governing institutions with an analysis of the implications of the recent anti-terrorism measures. This will include identifying steps that institutions need to take to comply with proper search warrants, subpoenas, and wiretap requests from law enforcement. Panelists will address the key legal issues and policy implications for libraries and address the impact of any legislative and regulatory proposals on the privacy and First Amendment rights of library users.

As cultural and living symbols of the freedoms that Americans cherish, libraries will continue to strive for a balance between access to information for all, the privacy rights of our users, and the responsibility to cooperate with law enforcement agencies. Read more about the conference and find additional resources at: http://www.arl.org/patriot/index.html

EndNote Workshop. 222 Hesburgh Library, see dates and times below Presenter: Mark Dehmlow, Program Chair, Rebecca Price and Susan Sprecher

Do you create footnotes and bibliographies, or help others manipulate reference lists generated by search engines? If so, you will want to be fully conversant with EndNote, ND’s resident bibliographic management software program. Mark Dehmlow, a technical support consultant with the University Libraries, will demonstrate this useful tool.

Mark’s excited about the potential of this software program. As he says, EndNote makes bibliographies easier! Mark points out that it allows you to maintain a database of bibliographic references and reformat them according to different bibliographic styles, and that it can import, reformat, and store bibliographic reference information retrieved from remote citation databases, files, and catalogs. From there, you can create bibliographies instantly and automatically from the references stored in your personal EndNote database.

This hands-on presentation will be given in two sessions:

EndNote - Part I: The Fundamentals of EndNote (Friday, November 15, 9:30-11:30, Room 222, Hesburgh Library)

EndNote's most essential component is the personal EndNote library, which is an individual’s customized database of bibliographic citations. In this session users will learn how to create and use an EndNote database library, from inserting and displaying to searching and retrieving bibliographic data. This session will also include a section on using EndNote Connection Files, an exciting feature that allows you to search the University Libraries catalog, or other catalogs, and import bibliographic data from within EndNote.

EndNote - Part II: Advanced Features of EndNote ( Friday, November 22, 9:30-11:30, Room 222, Hesburgh Library)

Working from the fundamentals in the first session, users will learn some of the exciting advanced features of EndNote. Users will learn how to import databases and focus on how to format bibliographic data from within programs like Word or WordPerfect to make Cited Reference lists a snap.

For more information, you can find an introduction to EndNote at : EndNote Resource Site

Yes, I would like to attend the following session(s): (IMPORTANT: Please check only one box.) Part I Only: Friday, November 15, 9:30-11:30am (Session is full.) Part II Only: Friday, November 22, 9:30-11:30am (Session is full.)
Both Sessions : Friday, November 15 and 22, 9:30-11:30am (Both sessions are full.)