We’ve been excited to offer a number of new e-learning webcasts this spring. Up next: “Creating iGoogle Gadgets for your Library Users,” which will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2010, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Central.
Learn how to populate basic, pre-programmed, ready-to-use gadgets with your library’s content. Take a look at an iGoogle page that contains a wide range of gadgetry including tabbed gateway searching of catalogs and databases, flash-animated library subject maps, a YouTube channel of library videos, Flickr slideshows of rare photographs from MSU Libraries’ special collections, a search box for local electronic theses and dissertations, a gadget of highlights and links to the MSU Libraries blog, and a gadget for communicating with reference librarians-all on one webpage. Come learn how these “micro-applications” can extend your library apps and services. Visit the webcast page for complete details and learning outcomes.
Registration materials are online; registration is open though April 5. Individual and group discounts are available. Questions should be directed to mconahan@ala.org, or call 312-280-2522.