Archive of Classes 2008 Classes Windows File Management Basics - Have you ever wondered where that email attachment is hiding or where did I save that document? Here's your chance to find out the file structure of your LTS computer and how you can manage your files effectively. Taught by Gary Branch, Pedro Arroyo, and Natalya Pikulik. Offered Wed. Feb. 27, 1-2:30 pm AND repeated on Mon. March 3, 10-11:30 am, both in Olin 703. Basic Windows in LTS - This class covers security, browsers, and Office. It will include best practices in computer security, passwords, etc.; configuration and customizing tricks for your browser; and how to change settings, shortcuts, and other basic tricks in Office. Taught by Gary Branch, Pedro Arroyo, and Natalya Pikulik. Offered Mon. May 19th from 9:30-11 am and repeated on Tues. May 20th from 1-2:30 pm, both in Olin 106. Macro Express Basics - Using computer macros can save time, improve accuracy, and eliminate keystrokes (which can help alleviate wrist injuries). This class covers a basic understanding of Macro Express and the creation of simple macros, and includes hands-on experience. It is helpful to anyone using the Voyager acquisition, cataloging, or circulation modules, but the examples will be cataloging based. Taught by Sally Lockwood. Offered Mon. June 30, 11 am-12 pm in the Mann Stone Computing Center. Macro Express Intermediate - The class covers complex macro creation, and also includes hands-on experience. The Basics class or equivalent experience is recommended. Taught by Pedro Arroyo. Offered Tues. July 1, 11 am-12 pm in the Mann Stone Computing Center. 2007 Classes Acquisitions Overview - This class is geared towards non-Acquisitions staff, to familiarize them with the Acquisitions workflow and show how their work relates to it. Taught by LTS Staff. Offered Thurs. Feb. 15, 2-3:30 pm AND Thurs. March 1, 10-11:30 in Olin 703. Will be repeated in the Fall. MS Excel Basics - An introduction to the software, with hands-on opportunities to work on spreadsheets and calculations commonly used in LTS. Taught by Greg Lawrence. Offered Wed. April 4, 2:00-3:30pm at the Stone Computing Center, Mann Library. NOTE: THIS CLASS IS FULL. THE TRAINING COMMITTEE WILL TRY TO REPEAT THE CLASS AT SOME FUTURE DATE. SkillSoft Overview - Learn how to use this online resource of 2,000 courses as part of a new LTS initiative supporting its use. Library applications include computer, training, communication public speaking, project team and conflict management, interpersonal communication, statistics, and writing skills. This is a flexible system which is highly adaptable for individualized needs. Taught by Nancy Leonard. 3 classes offered between May 8-9 at G25 Stimson. Note: Fri. 5/11 class cancelled due to low enrollment. Rolling Out the Big Red Carpet, III - The third and final installment of our Customer Service series. In this class, Jim Sheridan will be covering some of the practical issues surrounding customer service challenges. Teamwork strategies, stress management, and reflective listening skills will be taught. This session will teach you skills that you can use in your everyday workflow, with all types of customers. 3 classes offered in June in Olin 703. Note time change for 3rd session. MS Excel Basics (repeat of above class) - An introduction to the software. Taught by Greg Lawrence. Offered Thurs. Aug. 9, 10:00 am-12:00 pm at the Uris Electronic Classroom. MS Access Basics - A hands on class to learn how to effectively track, report and share information. Helpful background if you plan on joining the Voyager Reporting User Group. Taught by Jesse Koennecke. Offered Thurs. Aug. 16, 10:00 am-12:00 pm in Warren 160. Acquisitions Overview, pt. 1 - This will cover only serials and memberships. Taught by LTS Staff. Offered Thurs. Aug. 30th., 1-2:30 pm in Olin 703. No registration required. Acquisitions Overview, pt. 2 - This will cover only monograph and MSO orders and invoices. Taught by LTS Staff. Offered Thurs. Sept. 6., 11 am-12 pm in Olin 703. No registration required. Macro Express Basics - Taught by Pedro Arroyo and Sally Lockwood. Offered Wed. Sept. 26, 10-11 am in the Stone Computer Center, Mann Library. "Danger--Internet Ahead" - A class on Internet security and e-mail spam. Taught by Dan Elswit. 2 classes offered-- Wed. Oct. 17, 2-3 pm in Olin 703 for Net Admins and Supervisors; Tues. Oct. 23, 2-3 in Olin 703 for LTS Staff. MS Excel Intermediate - This class will include functions, macros, and graphs. Taught by Greg Lawrence. Offered Tues. Oct. 30, 9-11 am in the Stone Computer Center, Mann Library. Confluence Basics - This hands-on workshop will cover creating pages for a wiki; adding attachments; managing the page hierarchy; adding comments to a page; formatting pages; and receiving notification of updates to a page or space. Useful to staff who work in task forces, committees, or team projects that require online communication. Taught by Lynn Thitchener and Nancy Solla. Offered Fri., Nov. 30, 10-11:30 am in the Uris Library Electronic Classroom. NOTE: If you do not already have a Confluence account, one will be created for you in time for the class.
Acquisitions Overview - This class is geared towards non-Acquisitions staff, to familiarize them with the Acquisitions workflow and show how their work relates to it. Taught by Gary Branch, Boaz Nadav-Manes, Elizabeth Perenyi, and Mary Wesche. Offered June 26, 1:30-3pm in Olin Room 106. PowerPoint - An introduction to the software, with "tips and tricks" for creating a dynamic presentation. Taught by Nate Rupp. Offered June 29, 1:30-3pm at the Stone Computing Center, Mann Library. Introduction to Macros -A basic understanding of MacroExpress and the creation of simple macros will be covered. Taught by Pedro Arroyo and Jim Spear. Offered July 6, 1:30-3pm in Olin Room 106. Training Techniques - Taught by Rocky Baughman, formerly of the Literacy Volunteers, this class addresses the teaching issues and concepts involved in workplace training. Recommended for any trainers and supervisors. Offered July 18, 1:30-3pm in Olin Room 106. Introduction to Macros, II - A repeat of the Introductory course given on July 6th. For this class, however, the audience will have their own computers to follow along with. Taught by Pedro Arroyo and Jim Spear. Offered August 18, 1:30-3pm at the Stone Computing Center, Mann Library. Metadata for "Sunday Drivers" - For those of you who want to know what metadata is, but were afraid to ask! This course, taught by Karen Calhoun and Marty Kurth, will cover the very basics of "what is metadata?". Offered August 29, from 1-3pm in Olin Room 106. Intermediate Macros - More complex macro creation, "Introduction to Macros" or equivalent experience required. Taught by Pedro Arroyo and Jim Spear. Offered September 25, from 1:30-3pm at the Stone Computing Center, Mann Library. "Rolling Out the Big Red Carpet," II - A continuation of our LTS Customer Service training, this class is taught by Jim Sheridan. Jim, a senior trainer and consultant in CU Organizational Development Services, will continue teaching the next phase of this class for us, this time in a form of case studies. Jim has drafted the cases based on the examples that LTS staff provided him with and that could reflect actual events in a work day. These sessions should engage us in typical situations with our customers and highlight how to deliver superb service to them. Offered at four different times in October. Cataloging Overview - Explains the different levels of cataloging and "what is a full record?". Will include a short authority searching and record making demo. Taught by Pam Stansbury, Barb Taylor, and Ardeen White. Offered November 8, from 1:30-3pm in Olin Room 106. Holdings Records - An explanation of the 866-868 fields for multi-vols., accompanying material, and bound withs. Geared toward inputters, receivers, and beginning catalogers. Taught by Zoe Stewart-Marshall, Barb Tarbox, and Ardeen White. Offered in November 29th, from 1:30-3 pm, in Olin Room 106. Electronic Resources Overview - This class will present a general overview of electronic resources at Cornell, including tools that are used to access e-resources, including the OPAC and Find it! and Get it! services; e-resource back end systems such as ERM, WebBridge, and WebFeat; bibliographic record workflow; and ways in which staff can report problems with e-resources. Taught by selected staff. Offered December 18, from 10:30am-noon in Olin Room 106. | |