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Evidence Based Consumer Health Information and Services Feili Tu, School of Library and Information Science, USC Some of the most asked reference questions in libraries today involve current health information and local, state and national medical resources. The librarian’s ability to respond knowledgeably is most important. This workshop is designed to help information professionals learn about the basic concepts, issues, resources, service models and technology used in helping the library patrons with their health information needs. Registration Fee: $25.00 (Individual) or
$100.00 (Institution)
Get the Job you Want! Andy Thomas, School of Library and Information Science, USC This workshop will be an interactive presentation exploring the interview process. Participants will be given information on how to prepare for an interview and what to expect during the interview. Practice interview sessions will be held. Registration: FREE to SLIS students; $10.00
for all others
Financial Literacy Programming for Your Library Kim Jeffcoat, South Carolina Center for Children’s Books and Literacy, School of Library and Information Science, USC Attendees will learn how to craft successful financial literacy programs for families in rural areas. Potential funding sources will be described, and participants will get to observe through video and photographs the impact of these events. We will also show participants how to incorporate a holistic view of literacy into their programs. A high energy Prezi filled with video and photographs will take participants along for the ride with Cocky, USC’s beloved mascot, as he leads the financial literacy charge into rural South Carolina. There will be time for discussion and Q&A afterwards. Participants will receive a bag, books and program outlines from our financial literacy programs to take with them. Registration: $25.00 You may park in any of the spaces at the rear of the building. Please enter through the Bull Street side door. Limited to 20 participants.
K-12 Media Literacy: Critical Thinking for the Digital Information
Age Frank Baker, Author and Media Literacy Consultant Media literacy is one of the 21st century skills all students need. Media education consultant Frank W. Baker will examine and discuss media literacy and its place in 21st century teaching standards. The hands-on workshop will include a look at the new media literacy book collection available for checkout. Participants will leave with new ideas and resources for educational use. Registration: $25.00 You may park in any of the spaces at the rear of the building. Please enter through the Bull Street side door. Limited to 20 participants. LCSH Boot Camp: Selecting and Constructing Library of Congress
Subject Headings Susan Rathbun-Grubb, School of Library and Information Science, USC This workshop will equip you with the skills to select and construct appropriate subject headings for items in your collection. Participants will learn to use authoritative fee-based subject analysis tools , as well as low or no cost methods for creating and maintaining LC subject headings in your online catalog. Registration: $30.00 |
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