Workshops

Social Media + Markting for Libraries. Project Management for Libraries. Computer Programming CodeDay for Librarians. Digital Publishing by the Librarian.

The Electronic Resources & Libraries (ER&L) conference offers a great lineup of half-day workshops on the topics you need to lead your library. Make a professional development day out of a workshop OR add a workshop to your ER&L 2013 conference experience with these timely workshops occurring on Wednesday afternoon, 1-5pm.

Registration for the full ER&L conference is not required! Register now. Course fees are $150.

WS1 | CodeDay: Getting started with computer programming
WS3 | Social Media Marketing for Libraries
WS4 | Introduction to Project Management for Libraries
WS5 | Multi-Media Digital Publishing for Librarians

WS1 | CODEDAY: GETTING STARTED WITH COMPUTER PROGRAMMING

Track: Emerging and Future Technologies

Keywords: computer programming; coding

Learning Objectives: Following this session, participants will be able to write a simple computer program in php as well as identify the next steps to gain advanced coding skills.

Abstract: Wondering how to get started on the path to innovation…and what challenges you might face as you build a coding skill set? At the conclusion of this workshop, you will have written your first computer program, and you will know about a number of resources for learning more.

Presenters: This workshop will be presented by Andrea Schurr, University of Tennessee Chattanooga Library and Karen Coombs, OCLC

WS3 | Social Media Marketing for Libraries

Track: Emerging & Future Technologies, External & User Relationships

Keywords: social media, marketing, emerging technologies, outreach

Learning Objectives: Participants will: learn the building blocks of social sharing and endorsement, explore social media marketing in context and as used in related industries, compare and discuss best practices developed by peer libraries, and experiment with leading platforms.

Abstract: Social media marketing leverages multiple information channels to deliver content, engage with customers, and build community. With ever-new tools and evolving platforms on the market, learn how to select the right services for your organization, determine the types of content that are useful to share, develop and manage library social media marketing efforts over time, and assess and plan for next steps and scalability. This workshop will combine theory, case studies, real-time examples, and hands-on exercises. Be prepared to share examples from your own library and create a social media action plan.

Presenter: This workshop will be presented by Lisa Carlucci Thomas, design think do.

WS4 | Introduction to Project Management for Libraries

Keywords: project management

Learning Objectives: In this hands-on workshop, learn the basic theories and practice of project management for library projects.

Abstract: Working on real-life projects of their own choosing, workshop participants will learn and practice the key concepts and techniques for planning, organizing, managing, and completing projects in a library setting. Using simple, freely-available tools, attendees will leave the workshop with a project charter– including a scope statement, deliverables, and milestones–as well as a project plan specifying tasks on a timeline and assigned resources. This workshop will also touch on related topics such as agile project management and portfolio management.

Presenter: This workshop will be taught by Jennifer Vinopal, Librarian for Digital Scholarship Initiatives at New York University.

WS5 | Multi-Media Digital Publishing for Librarians

Track: Emerging and Future Technologies

Keywords: digital publishing

Abstract: This hands on workshop will offer participants the opportunity to build a multi-media application for the iPad and most current web-browsers, using digital content of their choice. Increase access to digital collections, promote a special collection or develop textbook alternatives with public domain content.  No technical skills required. See http://biblioboard.com/creator/.

Presenters: This workshop will be presented by Carolyn Morris, BiblioLabs LLC and Gene Hayworth, University of Colorado, Boulder