From ALA TechSource:
“ALA TechSource is proud to announce ALA TechSource Workshops, our newest online initiative in furthering discussion, learning and information sharing for librarians and other information professionals interested in keeping up with and applying technology effectively.
Do you need to purchase library software but feel you don’t have the knowledge to make the best decision? Are you looking to build a new website but don’t know where to start? Do you need to think about building a digital branch? Do you need to know more about selecting online reference sources? Each interactive ALA TechSource Workshop will provide participants with a unique hands-on experience that will help simplify the key concepts involved with making important technology decisions for their library. Each workshop is hosted by a prominent library technology expertf ocusing on his or her area of expertise.
Coming workshops will feature topics like selecting library software, building a digital branch and using online reference sources. This summer’s events, priced at $50, will be facilitated by library automation expert Marshall Breeding (Vanderbilt University) and library web site guru David Lee King (Topeka and Shawnee County Library). More workshops will be announced for Fall 2010…”
