OHIONET - Training Calendar

05-14-08 - Authority Records Workshop

This course will introduce technical services staff to the purpose and structure of authority records. Participants will be exposed to the MARC21 Format for Authority Data, learn how authority records are created for access points, and the interrelationship between authorized forms of headings.

05-22-08 - Developing a Special or Rare Books Collection

Please join Dr. Smith as he will discuss the development of a rare books/special collection library. Dr. Smith will address various topics related to institutional collecting, including: collection development theory as applied to special collections; models of special collections; constituencies and audiences for special collections; bibliographic resources; financial development and donor relations; acquisition of rare materials (book dealers and auctions); operational logistics of a special collections; security; and, promotion and publicity. Dr. Smith will also talk about personal collecting and private libraries.

05-28-08 - Integrating Odyssey with OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing

This hands-on workshop will focus on using Odyssey for document delivery within OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing. Topics will include Constant Data, Custom Holdings, and ILL Policies, in addition to scanning and sending articles using Odyssey.

05-29-08 - Cataloging Music Materials: Sound Recordings, Scores, and more!

Consider this workshop one of our Fundamentals of Cataloging series. Guest instructor Jay Weitz will lead this instruction session which focuses on specific cataloging problems, including such topics as field 007, chief sources of information, statements of responsibility, the types of numbers found on scores and sound recordings, edition and musical presentation statements, dates, physical descriptions, titles, and when to input a new record. A packet of examples will be provided. Come armed with your specific questions, as that will spur class discussion.

05-30-08 - Hands-on Book Repair

This workshop is designed for general, circulating collections in public and small academic libraries. The approach will be to teach methods for repairing books with less damaging techniques, as a building block toward �archival quality� or �preservation oriented� collection maintenance. Attendees will learn about the structure of a book, which books should be sent to the bindery and which books can be repaired at the library.

Instructor requires 2 weeks notice to purchase all supplies. Workshop must be closed to attendees 2 weeks prior. Attendees are responsible for payment of kit fees if attendee does not come to workshop.

06-04-08 - Connexion Client Basics

This is an introductory course for cataloging staff that have little or no experience with the OCLC Connexion Client. This course will cover the basic functionality of the client, including setup, customization, and cataloging workflow processes.

06-12-08 - OCLC WorldCat Resource Sharing Basics

In this hands-own workshop, new or current Interlibrary Loan staff will learn the basic elements of using WorldCat Resource Sharing for interlibrary loan through FirstSearch. Topics will include Constant Data, Custom Holdings, and ILL Policies.

06-19-08 - Dealing With Unacceptable Behavior in the Library: Protecting Patrons and Staff

Officers Ferimer and Wood have traveled the state of Ohio talking to library employees about making their institutions safe for both staff and patrons. Join them as they talk about law enforcement procedures, observation and perception, legal issues from the Ohio Revised Code and common state and local violations in libraries, including the Concealed Weapons Law. Officers Ferimer and Wood present this information with a touch of humor that encourages audience participation and story-telling. Come armed with questions for the Q&A at the end of the session.