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What’s New IN OFFICE 2007?

SERLS, Wellston/ APRIL 9th, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

 

Microsoft has a completely new look. This workshop discusses the sweeping changes made to Microsoft's newest office suite: Office 2007. Participants will learn about the new file formats, the features they provide, and their impact upon existing files. Also discussed are new product enhancements, how to transfer files between versions, the necessity for file conversion, and new ways of sharing files.
Enhanced Members:  Free                       Basic Members:  $60.00

 

USABILITY TESTING FOR WEBSITES

SERLS, WELLSTON/ APRIL 10TH, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

Have you ever wondered how your users/customers use and feel about your website? Which part of the site do they like or not like? What kinds of navigation and search behaviors do they perform? Do they understand the information you post on the website? And how is the website developed to represent your organization? A good website design considers not only aesthetic appearance, but also focuses on the functionality of the website and the organization's mission statement.
The goal of this workshop is to introduce fundamental concepts, principles and techniques for participants to evaluate their websites.
Enhanced Members:  Free                       Basic Members:  $45.00

 

BACK TO THE BASICS:  
Weeding and Acquisitions

SERLS, WELLSTON/ APRIL 16TH, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

 

Morning Session: Too Many Things to Buy, Not Enough Time or Money?
The challenges of collection development can be overwhelming. Are you keeping up with new material types, purchasing sufficient copies and filling the gaps in your collection? This workshop offers a practical approach to allocating a collection development budget, setting up an efficient ordering schedule and other tips to save time & money.

Afternoon Session: Better Weeders Attract More Readers!
Is weeding really necessary? Will anyone really notice the difference if it isn't done? Isn't it just a subjective process without any rhyme or reason? Yes, yes, and NO! This workshop explores the straightforward guidelines recommended in the CREW Method, a nationally recognized tool for intelligent de-selection.
Enhanced Members:  $30.00                       Basic Members:  $80.00

 

USABILITY TESTING FOR WEBSITES

OHIONET, COLUMUBS/ APRIL 17TH, 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

See listing for April 10th

 

Workshop Events—April 2008