Classes at NELINET

Intermediate Imaging: Scanning Essentials - NEE

July 8, 2008

Alphabet Soup: A Metadata Overview

July 11, 2008

Alphabet Soup: A Metadata Overview
	Description:	This introductory course presents a high level overview of current metadata-related topics focusing on XML, OAI, METS, MODS, MARCXML and DC. Discover what these acronyms stand for and what they really mean. Learn about other more subject specific standards such as ONIX, FGDC, CCO and DACS. Discover which of the various metadata standards will help you make the most of your collections, now and in the future.
	You will learn about:	Metadata standards Tools and implementation
	Who should attend?	People new to, or in need of a refresher on, the various metadata standards.

Social Bookmarking and Reference

July 15, 2008

Introduction to the Encoded Archival Description - NEE

July 15, 2008

Usability Basics

July 17, 2008

Usability Basics
	Description:	Usability testing helps system designers and developers understand how a Web site is being used and the effectiveness of the design and navigation features. This course will cover an overview of current issues in Web usability and user testing. We will also review some of the theories behind designing usable systems and practical solutions to building usable systems. In addition, there will be an overview of accessibility issues.
	You will learn about:	Why usability is important How to incorporate usability into your design process Key elements of a usable site An overview of user testing
	Who should attend:	Staff responsible for the creation and maintenance of their library's website, and anyone interested in the usability and effectiveness of websites.
	Cost:	Please login to view your member cost for this event.

EAD2HTML: Transforming your Finding Aids with XSL - NEE

July 22, 2008

High Impact Surveys

July 22, 2008

High Impact Surveys
	Description:	Learn the basics of surveys and surveying. In this interactive discussion session, participants will learn: To develop survey goals To construct valid questions To arrange questions on a survey To effectively market a survey The session will conclude with a brief overview of online surveys including available tools and special functionality.
	Who should attend?	Anyone who wants to know more about surveys and surveying.
	Cost:	Please login to view your member cost for this event.

Sharing Slides and Images

July 29, 2008

Dealing with Difficult Patrons - NEE

July 29, 2008

Blogging for Beginners

July 31, 2008

Blogging for Beginners
	Description:	Blogs have quickly become a ubiquitous tool for information dissemination, providing an easy, simple and straightforward set of tools and resources for subscribing to the blogs of others and allowing users to compose their own blogs. This course will provide an overview of blogging and how they can be used, as well as the basics to composing one’s own blog.
	Learning Objectives:	What a blog is Interesting blogs you can subscribe to How blogs are being used by the library community What software is available for blogging How you can get started blogging
	Who should attend?	Anyone who is interested in how blogs can be used in libraries.
	Cost:	Please login to view your member cost for this event.

Authority Files Fundamentals with OCLC Connexion - NEE

August 5, 2008

METS: The Basics - NEE

August 5, 2008

TEI Lite: The Basics - NEE

August 12, 2008

Wikis and Project Teams

August 12, 2008

Developing Online Tutorials Introduction

August 14, 2008

Developing Online Tutorials Introduction
	Description:	Just how do you create online educational materials that are informative and useful? You don't have to be a web wizard to make your own animated online lessons, complete with audio. In this online class, participants will be introduced to the basics of tutorial planning and development. In addition, we will look at the software available to develop a short tutorial. We'll work through the process from choosing the task to putting your new creation online.
	You will learn about:	Discuss why you may want put tutorials online, include what works pedagogically in a web environment Review what software is available for different budgets An introduction to using Adobe Captivate and TechSmith's Camtasia to develop tutorials
	Who should attend:	Information literacy specialists; library webmasters; staff responsible for training staff, student workers and pages.
	Cost:	Please login to view your member cost for this event.

Library 2.0: A New Version for the Future

August 21, 2008

Library 2.0: A New Version for the Future
	Description:	There’s been a lot of buzz about the emergence of the Web 2.0 and how it’s changing everything that we do on the Internet. Library 2.0 looks at how library services fit into this new user-centric world where dynamic Web-based tools, online communities, and the ability to personalize everything drive one’s computing environment. Come see how the Library 2.0 is being envisioned, the tools that make it work, and how it will affect everything that you do.
	You will learn about?	Wikis Folksonomies RSS Blogs Social Networking and other emerging technologies/trends
	Who should attend?	Anyone interested in finding out more about new technology and how it is affecting libraries.
	Cost:	Please login to view your member cost for this event.

Project Management for Digital Imaging - NEE

August 26, 2008

CONTENTdm: Editing Viewers & PHP Style Files - NEE

August 26, 2008

Advanced Dreamweaver - Tips and Tricks

August 27, 2008

CONTENTdm: The Basics - NEE

September 9, 2008

TEI2HTML: Transforming Your Electronic Texts with XSL - NEE

September 16, 2008

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ILL - NEE

September 16, 2008

Blogs and Microblogs

September 16, 2008

Dynamic Web Development Series: TRACK ONE

September 18, 2008

Dynamic Web Development Series: TRACK TWO

September 18, 2008

Electronic Serials Cataloging

September 23, 2008

CONTENTdm: Customizing Multiple Collections - NEE

September 23, 2008

Library of Congress Classification

October 7, 2008

Moodle and Peer Training

October 7, 2008

High Impact Surveys

October 14, 2008

High Impact Surveys
	Description:	Learn the basics of surveys and surveying. In this interactive discussion session, participants will learn: To develop survey goals To construct valid questions To arrange questions on a survey To effectively market a survey The session will conclude with a brief overview of online surveys including available tools and special functionality.
	Who should attend?	Anyone who wants to know more about surveys and surveying.
	Cost:	Please login to view your member cost for this event.

Public Library Preschool Storytimes - NEE

October 21, 2008

Forums and User Feedback

October 21, 2008

Listen Up!: Basics of Audiobooks in the Library - NEE

October 28, 2008

Tools to Manage Information Overload

November 4, 2008

Podcasting Production Online

November 6, 2008

Podcasting Production Online
	Description:	Recording digital media files for on-demand broadcast over the Internet provides a powerful way to disseminate information. This two-class series will cover the creation and publishing of podcasts, as well as available tools to make the most of your own as well as others podcast content.
	You will learn about:	What software and hardware is needed Recording settings for creating a podcast How to syndicate your podcast Ideas for podcasting in the library
	Who should attend?	Anyone interested in creating their own podcasts. Participants should know what an RSS feed is and how it is used to syndicate a blog entry.
	Instructor:	Nicholas Lux
	Dates:	Class 1 - November 6, 2008, 1 - 3pm Class 2 - November 13, 2008, 1 - 3pm
	Cost:	Please login to view your member cost for this event.

Developing Online Learning Resources - A Complete Perspective

November 25, 2008

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About ILL - NEE

December 9, 2008

Library 2.0 - The Mystery Topic

December 16, 2008