[Libs-Or] Consider these outstanding online webinars that OCLC Western is offering in December

[Western]

> Licensing and Negotiations for Librarians Online
> This two-hour online session will provide an overview of the basic
> characteristics of license agreements for online databases frequently
> used in libraries. Through reading and discussing sample licenses we
> will define general licensing terms, identify problem clauses, provide
> you with the ability to spot good and bad licenses, and gain a better
> understanding of eContent contracts. We will also discuss the
> fundamentals of negotiation skills and techniques and identify the
> appropriate situations in which to use them.
> Topics covered include:
> * Defining general licensing terms 
> * Identifying problem clauses 
> * How to spot good and bad licenses 
> For a complete course description and to register, please click on the
> link below:
> Tuesday, December 9, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/2/08)
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDDF:917BC4625
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> 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
> Location: WebEx Online Meeting 
> Friday, January 16, 2009 (Registration deadline: 1/9/09)
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDDF:917BC4625
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> 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
> Location: WebEx Online Meeting 
> Keep Up! Blogs, Wikis and RSS
> You've heard the buzz about blogs, wikis and RSS, but how can they be
> effectively used in your library? Should they be? Do you have the
> technology, tools, or even the time to implement these collaborative
> communication tools in your organization? Learn what's involved with
> blogging, wikis and RSS feeds from both the technology and human
> resources side of the equation. Learn how to decide whether a blog or
> a wiki would be a more effective solution. 
> What you will learn:
> * A brief history and theory behind each of these technologies
> * Which ones are appropriate for which types of tasks
> * Pros and Cons of each technology
> * What is needed to implement blogs, wikis and RSS
> For a complete course description and to register, please click on the
> link below:
> Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/2/08)
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE0:917BC4625
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> 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
> Location: WebEx Online Meeting 
> Using NetLibrary eAudiobooks
> This workshop is an overview and demonstration of NetLibrary
> eAudiobooks. 
> What you will learn:
> * How to get started with eAudiobooks
> * Essential resources for helping your users access eAudiobooks with
> ease
> * How to search for, view, and check out eAudiobooks
> * How to create an end user account
> * How to download eAudiobooks to your computer
> * How to transfer eAudiobooks to an mp3 player
> * Ordering titles from NetLibrary using TitleSelect
> * Integrating eAudiobook MARC records into your library's OPAC
> * How to market eAudiobooks to your patrons
> For a complete course description and to register, please click on the
> link below:
> Wednesday, December 10, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/2/08)
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE1:917BC4625
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> 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
> Location: WebEx Online Meeting 
> QuestionPoint Reports for Evaluation and Improvement
> Identifying service trends, making management decisions, and providing
> quality control for your institution or group begins with the
> statistical reports and archived transcripts in QuestionPoint.
> Convenient reporting capabilities exist at the subscription group
> level, the individual library level, as well as at the librarian
> level. Participate in this session and learn how you can make
> QuestionPoint help you further improve your virtual reference
> services. 
> What you will learn:
> * Understand the purpose and content of numerous reports
> * Run and explain reports related to both Chat and Email
> * Take data out of QuestionPoint and use it externally
> For a complete course description and to register, please click on the
> link below:
> Thursday, December 11, 2008 (Registration deadline: 12/3/08)
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE2:917BC4625
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> 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time 
> Location: WebEx Online Meeting 
> From RSS feeds to member updates, staying informed is easier than ever
> with OCLC Western electronic communications
> <http://visit.oclc.org/t?r=896&c=1514823&l=30874&ctl=1F7FDE3:917BC4625
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