March 5th deadline to submit proposals to Brick and Click!

Quick! Submit your proposal to Brick and Click before time runs out! See information below:

Presenting at Brick and Click is an opportunity for individuals working in academic libraries to communicate with other professionals about cutting-edge, practical technologies, and effective practices in delivering library resources and services.

Proposals may address applications in:

> Access Services

> Administration

> Cataloging

> Collection Management

> Instruction

> Reference

> Technology

Submit: http://bit.ly/BCform

Free online class: Get Mobilized!

Get Mobilized! is an introductory class on mobile resources and tools in health sciences libraries. This is a free, self-paced, web-based class. The class runs from February 20 – May 6, 2012 and is approved for 6 CE credits from MLA. The class will be taught by health sciences librarians working in the field with mobile device experience and is presented in 6 learning modules over the course of 6 weeks. Each module focuses on a different aspect of mobile resources in the health sciences library.

• Week 1: Introduction to mobile resources by Molly Knapp
• Week 2: Mobile Applications by Luke Rosenberger & Julie Gaines
• Week 3: Mobile trends and issues in academic and hospital environments by Jaime Blanck & Melissa Rethlefsen
• Week 4: eReaders by Suzanne Shurtz
• Week 5: Promoting Mobile Resources by Amy Blevins
• Week 6: Mobile site creation by Wayne Loftus

June 3 will be the absolute day to submit your workbook for credit.

Free Consumer Health Online Class

Health & Wellness @ the Library: The Essentials of Providing Consumer Health Services is a FREE online 4 week class from February 27, 2012 – March 23, 2012 taught by Kelli Ham and is approved for 12 MLA CE.

Course Description (from the website):

This online course defines the core competencies of providing consumer health information services and then dives directly into the essential skills and knowledge that library staff need to build those competencies. The course starts by preparing you with tools to learn the demographics and health status of people in your community. Together we will examine issues of literacy, health literacy, and the health information needs of special populations. By understanding the needs of your own community and the information-seeking behaviors of users, you will be prepared with the right tools and resources even before the questions are asked.

From there we will explore authoritative resources for just about any type of health question, apps and mobile health technologies, how people are using social networking for health questions, and how to create fun and informative health-related programming for different age groups and special populations in your community. Participants will learn about core print reference and other materials for library collections, quality web resources beyond the major sites, and tips for helping library users evaluate health materials they encounter on their own.

A new topic area each week will expand on familiar concepts and provide exposure to new concepts, techniques and resources to take your skills to the next level. At the beginning of Week 2, participants will start to explore topic areas for their final project.

For more information go to: http://nnlm.gov/ntcc/classes/class_details.html?class_id=377

Strengths LibGuide

Dykes Library is currently working in partnership with the libraries on Main Campus to develop a comprehensive Strengths program. Below is a link to the Strengths LibGuide produced by Main Campus. Here you will find information on all things Strengths, from upcoming Strengths workshops on Main Campus, to a list of relevant reading materials, to a link to Marcus Buckingham's Facebook page, and more. We are in the process of creating a version of this LibGuide specifically for Dykes. In the meantime, feel free to explore the one presented here and use its resources as needed.

KU Library Strengths Development Resources