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Food for Thought: Exploring Nutrition Information Resources
(half-day workshop for library and literacy staff and volunteers) This class will assist participants in locating authoritative information on nutrition and topics relating to nutrition. Background information on the importance of nutrition information to other health-related topics will be included, and resources for locating nutrition-related statistics and evidence-based practices will also be identified. Class Objectives Understand the relationship of the topic of nutrition to health outcomes, diseases, and conditions Gain a basic understanding of nutrition vocabulary and identify sources for definitions
Find out more »ODL Board Meeting
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries Board will meet Wednesday, April 25 at 10:00 am at the OLA Conference. View the Agenda>>>
Find out more »Caring for the Mind: Providing Mental Health Information @ Your Library
(half-day workshop for library and literacy staff and volunteers) Responding to questions involving topics on mental health is challenging even for the most experienced librarian. In Caring for the Mind, participants will learn how to effectively provide mental health information at their libraries. Best approaches for handling interactions with emotional patrons will also be discussed. Other topics covered include bibliotherapy, assessment/testing, and the future of mental health. Class Objectives Gain awareness of mental health issues Learn to respond to challenging reference
Find out more »Oklahoma Archives and Records Commission
The Oklahoma Archives and Records Commission meeting will be held April 26 at 10:00 am in the South Conference Room at Oklahoma Department of Libraries. View the AGENDA >>>
Find out more »Librarian Certification | Youth Services | Atoka
Upon completing this class, students will have the knowledge of: Library’s governing structure & responsibilities Toles & responsibilities of library board How libraries are funded Source(s) of income for libraries Library policies and procedures The library community: organizations, networking, conferences, & continuing education REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE >>>
Find out more »Librarian Certification | Youth Services | Clinton
Upon completing this class, students will have the knowledge of: Library’s governing structure & responsibilities Toles & responsibilities of library board How libraries are funded Source(s) of income for libraries Library policies and procedures The library community: organizations, networking, conferences, & continuing education REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE >>>
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Librarian Certification | Computers & Electronic Resources | Stillwater
Upon completing this class, students will have knowledge of: Standard components of technology plan and internet use policies Computer terminology and the latest in library technology Techniques for effective file management Basic searching skills/strategies to find information on the world wide web Intro to, use of and research methods for statewide databases Social Networking REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE >>>
Find out more »Librarian Certification | Computers & Electronic Resources | Muskogee
Upon completing this class, students will have knowledge of: Standard components of technology plan and internet use policies Computer terminology and the latest in library technology Techniques for effective file management Basic searching skills/strategies to find information on the world wide web Intro to, use of and research methods for statewide databases Social Networking REGISTER ON EVENTBRITE >>>
Find out more »Preservation of Photographic Materials
Photographs are some of the most common items found in archival and museum collections, but they are also some of the most complex. During this full day workshop, we will explore identification of photographic processes, storage, handling, display and emergency response. You’ll leave knowing more about the needs of your photographic collection and simple steps you can take to extend its life. Registration is $40 Full day workshop, lunch on your own Registration begins at 9:30. View the Flyer! REGISTER
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