CAPCON's Fall CE Program Ann Ercelawn 11 Oct 1995 22:52 UTC
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 1995 18:12:03 -0400 From: CAPCON Workshops <workshop@TRANSCAP.CAPCON.NET> Subject: CAPCON's Fall CE Program Cross-posted. Distribution encouraged. Registration space is still available for CAPCON's Fall '95 Continuing Education Series CAPCON is offering eight continuing education workshops this fall, all to be held in our new Washington, D.C., Training and Education Center. The workshops cover a range of topics and should be of interested to library staff and to individuals in other organizations interested in information management issues. To obtain a fax copy of the brochure and registration form, send your name and fax number to: workshop@capcon.net Scheduled Topics and Instructors: Negotiating Database Licenses, Oct. 16; Trisha L. Davis, Ohio State University This workshop is intended for those who are or will be negotiating rights for use of information databases within an organization. It will include sections on reading and understanding license agreements, suggestions for working with your organization's legal counsel, and strategies for negotiations with database producers. Interneting the Organization: Preparing for the Impacts on Staff and Colleagues of Global Networking, Oct. 18 or Oct. 19, Edward J. Valauskas, Principal and Founder of Internet Mechanics What does getting on the Internet mean for organizations? This workshop will address the planning and preparation needed for implementation of institution-wide access to the worldwide network. Linking Strategic Objectives to the Budget, Oct. 31; Barbara Robinson, Library Management Consultant Cost justification can be more effective if budgets are linked to institutional objectives. This workshop will provide library managers with information about how to develop a better budgeting process and how best to present that budget to those who oversee it. Positive Approaches to Conflict in the Workplace, Nov. 14; Laura Lazar Holbrook, Principal Consultant, Lazar Holbrook & Associates Conflict exists in all workplaces. This workshop will help staff analyze how they currently approach conflicts with colleagues, managers, or the public in their professional life and then provide them with techniques to resolve those conflicts. Copyright Law in the Age of Technology, Nov. 16; Laura Gasaway, University of North Carolina Law School How does the current U.S. copyright law function in today's electronic information environment? This workshop will address specific provisions of the U.S. Copyright Act, congressional and ALA guidelines, and recent court decisions. Training the Trainer: An Introduction,. Nov. 30; Judith P. Cannan, Chief, Technical Processing and Automation Instruction Office, Library of Congress Knowing how to do something and being able to teach someone else are different skills. Since library and information organization staff members often are called upon to teach others, this workshop was designed to provide an overview of effective instruction techniques to give current and potential instructors the means to help them develop effective training programs. New Information Technologies: The 10 Toughest Decisions Facing Library Managers, Dec. 4; Tom Kinney, Library Liaison Officer, AMIGOS Bibliographic Council New opportunities for providing information services can be both a blessing and a curse. The rapidly changing technological environment wrecks havoc on the decision-making process for most institutions. This workshop will give participants an opportunity to analyze the forces that both constrain and enable managers to identify and implement new technologies in their organizations. Managing Electronic Serials in the Library, Dec. 13; Marilyn Geller, Internet Product Specialist, Readmore, Inc. Every day at least one new electronic serial is introduced on the Internet. Although many organizations have developed procedures for handling print serials, the acquisition and processing of them in electronic form presents new challenges. This workshop will address a variety of management topics for this new form of information dissemination.