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March 23: Discussion on e-books and libraries

Join in a panel discussion on e-book benefits and features from the perspective of five e-book publishers for libraries. The conference on e-books is organized by Lyrasis, the nation’s largest regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals (www.lyrasis.org) and will take place at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and will be available virtually. Current topics on digital books will be discussed, including best practices from libraries just being their electronic collections, to examples from universities with large e-book holdings. Digital rights management, preservation options, functionality, licenses, and marketing electronic resources will also be covered. Interaction from online participants, via microphone or typing questions, is encouraged and there will be a question and answer session at the end of the panel.

Mar 23, 2010 at 9 am EST
Register online here.

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E-Learning Thought Leaders Speak

Nearly 3000 delegates from 92 countries convened at this year’s ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, the largest global e-learning conference for the corporate, education and public service sectors. From December 2-4, participants discussed the latest developments and trends in the field of technology-supported learning and training.

Interested in hearing more? Listen to free podcasts and interviews from the event.

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Ulive and Learn: OD Resources and Events

When you register (free) to Uliveand and Learn, you can access both free and reasonably priced online resources and events:

Two upcoming events offer opportunities to explore teamwork and design thinking, respectively:

• The OD Network has assembled a distinguished roster of OD thinkers and practitioners for the Masterful Conversation Series. The live series will include seven exciting opportunities to meet, listen to, and talk with people whose work you know, and who will continue to bring more luster and credibility to the OD field on the global stage.
• The series launches on December 15, 2009 at 1 p.m. Eastern (noon Central, 11 a.m. Mountain, 10 a.m. Pacific) with Geoff Bellman, who will discuss his new book, written with Kathleen Ryan: Extraordinary Groups: How Ordinary Teams Achieve Amazing Results!

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Classroom Without Walls: Using Social Media In Training

The advent of Web 2.0 has brought us a dazzling array of free, easy-to-use social networking technologies which can help trainers stay connected, facilitate the growth of learning communities, and help us get into the spaces between formal training events where REAL learning often occurs.

This session provides an overview of several popular social networking sites (including Facebook and Twitter) with ideas for ways of using each to support learning.

• Jan 14, 2010, [Thu] 01:00 PM Eastern (EST, North America/US)
• Register free
• Join the discussion and download handouts
  

Dr. Jane Bozarth's specialty, finding low-cost ways of creating or purchasing quality e-learning solutions, led to publication of "E-Learning Solutions on A Shoestring" and "Better Than Bullet Points: Creating Engaging E-Learning with PowerPoint". Her third book, "From Analysis to Evaluation", was published in 2008.

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EDUCAUSE Conference 2009 Recordings Available Online

The recent EDUCAUSE conference featured speakers like Lawrence Lessig and Jim Collins. A number of the presentations were recorded and are now freely available online.

Also, see the latest EDUCAUSE Review on the topic of IT and the Greener Future .

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LYRASIS eBook Expo Panel: Best Practices, Transition to eBooks

Have you thought about expanding your library collection to include electronic books? A panel discussion on e-books will be taking place at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology, Lyrasis Conference, and will be available virtually. Current topics on digital books will be discussed, including best practices from libraries just being their electronic collections, to examples from universities with large e-book holdings.

Digital rights management, preservation options, functionality, licenses, and marketing electronic resources will also be discussedsed with librarian and publisher panelists. Interaction from online participants, via microphone or typing questions, is encouraged and there will be a question and answer session at the end of the panel.

Nov 20, 2009 AT 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time or GMT -5 hours. Register for this free event here.

Participants:
Tim Cherubini, Director of Content Innovation, Lyrasis
Nancy Adams, University Librarian, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Becky Albitz, Electronic Resources and Copyright Librarian, Penn State University
Tim Siftar, Reference Librarian, Drexel University
Jackie Zanghi-LaPlaca, Director of Library & Educational Relations, IGI Global
Cynthia Cleto, eBook Product Manager, Springer
Lou Mutty, Library Accounts Manager, Books 24/7
John McLaughlin, Field Rep, Gale
Mary Sue Iddings, Library Services Consultant, OCLC

Moderator for online event:
Janet Salmons, Capella University

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National Career Development Month

Each year, the National Career Development Association celebrates November as National Career Development Month to highlight the importance of life-long career development.

The Career Center at Capella University invites you to take the month of November to reassess your career management activities.

Consider trying some of the following activities:

• Review the state of your network; commit to accomplishing one easy thing each week to keep it nourished.
• If you are in job search mode, compile a list of common interview questions, create answers that will differentiate you, and practice with a colleague or friend.
• If you are re-entering civilian life from the Armed Forces, review resources that were provided before your discharge, and explore the ONET translator site to create your new resume.
• If you are seeking work and are 40 years or older, make use of the resources for “mature workers” (i.e. AARP, etc.) and focus your efforts on networking.

Learners and alumni of Capella University have lifetime access to the Career Center through iGuide > Learner Services > Career Center.

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Low-Wage Workers in the Coming Economy

Join the web conference: “Low-Wage Workers in the Coming Economy."

Featured speakers will include:

• Stacy Blake-Beard, Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Simmons School of Management
• Ellen Ernst Kossek, University Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University's Graduate School of Labor & Industrial Relations
• Introductory remarks from Barbara Dyer and Mark Popovich, President and CEO and Senior Program Officer respectively at the Hitachi Foundation, a major funder of efforts to improve labor market outcomes for low-wage workers.

The web conference will be moderated by Maureen Scully, Assistant Professor of Management at UMASS Boston’s College of Management. The conference is free of charge and will be held on Friday, November 20, at noon Eastern time.

To RSVP, please contact Chad Ayotte at chad.ayotte@aspeninst.org.

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Capella Career Center: Learn How to Move Forward!

The Career Center is offering a series of webinars in Fall Quarter to share job search and career advice in challenging economic times. The following topics will be presented at various times throughout the quarter:

• Job Search Strategies in a Tough Economy
• Teaching in Higher Education
• Online Social Networking
• Job Search Strategies for the Mature Worker
• Professional Portfolios: New! In this webinar, you will gain an understanding of the purpose of a professional portfolio, be able to identify the components of an effective portfolio, and learn how to present your portfolio in various professional situations, including job interviews and career discussions. At the end of this webinar, you will know how to develop your own portfolio and understand how to use it effectively to market yourself in the job search.

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ASTD Techknowledge

January in Las Vegas? Find conference and registration information here. 

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