2024 Continuing Education
Listed below are classes that will be offered by the State Library of Louisiana from August to December 2024 Please note event registration conditions to ensure easy and problem-free participation.
Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT
This course introduces the basics of library technology. General technology concepts will be explained in relation to their use and applicability to the library field. The course will consist of 10 weekly 90-minute webinars with homework assignments, readings, a project, and a final exam. This fulfills a required competency for the LSSC program, although anyone can take the course. All activities will be online. It is required that the student have basic computer skills including the ability to use email, search the Web, save a file, open a file, attach a file, use MS Word, and search a library catalog.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
Thu, Oct 03, 2024, 7:30 PM GMT
Are you ready to take your staff training day from groan-worthy to grin-inducing (for you and the attendees)? This session will explore the process of staff day planning from conception to execution. Participants will leave this session with concepts for theming and engagement, as well as suggestions for components – from low cost, high value presenters to satisfying communal meals. Bring your best ideas, lessons, and questions because you will be asked to interact!
Maximum class size: 75
Cost: Free of charge
Tue, Aug 20, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT
This course introduces the basics of interpersonal relations, communication, and teamwork. Emphasis is on providing excellence in customer service and effective communication in real life library situations. The course will consist of 10 weekly webinars with homework assignments, readings, a team project, and a final exam. All activities will be online. This meets the requirements for LSSCP certification and is a core course.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
Wed, Sep 04, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT
This course will focus on supervision and management themes, including personnel employment laws, staff development planning, policies and procedures, short and long-range planning, managing interpersonal relationships, staff evaluation, basic marketing concepts, budgeting, and team building. There will be assignments and opportunities for interaction. This is part of the ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification Program, but participants need not be enrolled in the LSSC program to attend.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT
This course introduces the basics of library technology. General technology concepts will be explained in relation to their use and applicability to the library field. The course will consist of 10 weekly 90-minute webinars with homework assignments, readings, a project, and a final exam. This fulfills a required competency for the LSSC program, although anyone can take the course. All activities will be online. It is required that the student have basic computer skills including the ability to use email, search the Web, save a file, open a file, attach a file, use MS Word, and search a library catalog.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
Thu, Oct 03, 2024, 7:30 PM GMT
Are you ready to take your staff training day from groan-worthy to grin-inducing (for you and the attendees)? This session will explore the process of staff day planning from conception to execution. Participants will leave this session with concepts for theming and engagement, as well as suggestions for components – from low cost, high value presenters to satisfying communal meals. Bring your best ideas, lessons, and questions because you will be asked to interact!
Maximum class size: 75
Cost: Free of charge
Tue, Aug 20, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT
This course introduces the basics of interpersonal relations, communication, and teamwork. Emphasis is on providing excellence in customer service and effective communication in real life library situations. The course will consist of 10 weekly webinars with homework assignments, readings, a team project, and a final exam. All activities will be online. This meets the requirements for LSSCP certification and is a core course.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
Wed, Sep 04, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT
This course will focus on supervision and management themes, including personnel employment laws, staff development planning, policies and procedures, short and long-range planning, managing interpersonal relationships, staff evaluation, basic marketing concepts, budgeting, and team building. There will be assignments and opportunities for interaction. This is part of the ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification Program, but participants need not be enrolled in the LSSC program to attend.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
Thu, Sep 26, 2024, 2:00 PM GMT
This course introduces the basics of library technology. General technology concepts will be explained in relation to their use and applicability to the library field. The course will consist of 10 weekly 90-minute webinars with homework assignments, readings, a project, and a final exam. This fulfills a required competency for the LSSC program, although anyone can take the course. All activities will be online. It is required that the student have basic computer skills including the ability to use email, search the Web, save a file, open a file, attach a file, use MS Word, and search a library catalog.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
06
August, 2024
7:00 PM GMT
These are webinars to demonstrate the many features of HomeworkLouisiana and anyone (educators, librarians, parents, councilors, etc.) may attend. The sessions will be recorded and a link to the recording will be emailed to anyone who registers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Maximum class size: N/A
Cost: Free of charge
07
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
This webinar will guide you in dealing with your angry patrons. Learn to understand the importance of dealing with angry patrons effectively and positively, as well as identify techniques for handling angry patrons individually.
Maximum class size: 40
Cost: $15.00 per participant
07
August, 2024
3:00 PM GMT
These are webinars to demonstrate the many features of HomeworkLouisiana and anyone (educators, librarians, parents, councilors, etc.) may attend. The sessions will be recorded and a link to the recording will be emailed to anyone who registers. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Maximum class size: N/A
Cost: Free of charge
08
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
This webinar will discuss foundations for understanding the carceral environment. The presentation will cover how to build relationships with local facilities and feature some programming ideas for housed and/or re-entry patrons. The primary focus will be on techniques to use when developing library relationships with local jails and reentry offices.
Maximum class size: 40
Cost: $15.00 per participant
14
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
Learn all the ins and outs of the Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards Program and how you can get free promotional materials to best implement this program at your library or school.
Maximum class size: N/A
Cost: Free of charge
14
August, 2024
7:00 PM GMT
Learn all the ins and outs of the Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards Program and how you can get free promotional materials to best implement this program at your library or school.
Maximum class size: N/A
Cost: Free of charge
14
August, 2024
11:00 PM GMT
Learn all the ins and outs of the Louisiana Readers’ Choice Awards Program and how you can get free promotional materials to best implement this program at your library or school.
Maximum class size: N/A
Cost: Free of charge
20
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
This course introduces the basics of interpersonal relations, communication, and teamwork. Emphasis is on providing excellence in customer service and effective communication in real life library situations. The course will consist of 10 weekly webinars with homework assignments, readings, a team project, and a final exam. All activities will be online. This meets the requirements for LSSCP certification and is a core course.
Maximum class size: 15
Cost: $200.00 per participant for public library staff | $300.00 for others
22
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
The New Directors Bootcamp will be an intense, two-day workshop valuable to new directors and those needing a refresher course. Topics include library laws and governance, budgeting, policies and procedures, planning, collection management, human resources and staffing, and facilities and building maintenance.
Maximum class size: 25
Cost: $75.00 per participant (includes breakfast, lunch, and snacks for both days)
Location: State Library of Louisiana, 701 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
22
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
The State Library provides statewide subscription database access through the Louisiana Library Connection Database page (lalibcon.state.lib.la.us). This session will be a brief overview of each of the databases.
Maximum class size: 40
Cost: $15.00 per participant
27
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
The Internet has become an indispensable resource for researching family history; millions of records are added yearly. In this session, participants will tour and learn how to search internet sites that will help your patrons with their research.
Maximum class size: 40
Cost: $15.00 per participant
29
August, 2024
2:00 PM GMT
So much more information is available for family history research. This course takes a more in-depth look at print and online resources you can use to assist your patrons with their genealogical research. This webinar is for those who have taken the Genealogy, Part 1 webinar, or already have a basic knowledge of genealogical research.
Maximum class size: 40
Cost: $15.00 per participant
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