ListenNJ – January 2009

Training Opportunities

posted on 1/9/2009

•       Two following courses are scheduled: Digital Library 101 (1/20 & 1/21) and Content Reserve (1/28).     
•             Each session -- via ReadyTalk -- uses online web sharing and telephone conferencing.
•             Each session can accommodate 96 participants.
•             Eligible participants are library staff in current ListenNJ participating libraries.
•      Review the topics, dates, times and determine who on staff needs training “first time around” or as a refresher.
•             Do the conference connection testing to determine your workstation has the required capabilities for the training. It is vital to do the test several days in advance.

Digital Library 101: Browse, Check Out, and Download!

Digital 101 – Jan 20, 3pm

Access Code:  5736000

Digital 101 – Jan 21, 11am

Access Code:  5736000

Description:  Learn how to browse, check out, and download OverDrive media. At the end of this course, staff should feel comfortable answering basic questions about your library's Virtual Branch.

Duration:  1.5 hours.

Who should attend:  All staff.

Content Reserve - Collection Checklist: 10 Steps to a Successful Download Collection

Content Reserve – Jan 28, 10am.

Access Code: 5736006

Description:  With this collection checklist, you'll be quickly up to speed with online purchasing through OverDrive's Content Reserve 'Marketplace'.  Best of all, you'll learn how to attract patrons to your Virtual Branch by creating an exciting and easy to maintain download collection.

Duration:  1 hour

Who should attend:  Project Coordinators, Selectors, Technical Support Staff.

Please see the complete instructions for attending the conference below.  No further registration is needed.  If you have any questions, please contact:

Laura Crowe

lcrowe@overdrive.com

See what other courses OverDrive offers, download presentations, and take a Guided Tour:  http://www.overdrive.com/products/dlr/training.asp.