Online classes - Libraries

Registration for Library Science eCourses Available through October 15th Northern Kentucky University’s 21st Century Library Career Building Series To register for any of these courses, navigate to https://nku.gosignmeup.com and select Library Science now! Reference & Information Services 3 CEU Credits, Oct 15 – Dec 7, 2012 Registration Fee $380 · Maximize your use of reference sources · Develop profession-level web searching techniques · Construct effective conceptual models for satisfying your users’ information needs · Gain experience with flexible communication styles to negotiate successful reference interviews · Build a framework for maintaining awareness of new developments in reference sources and services Library Access Services 3 CEU Credits, Oct 15 – Dec 7, 2012 Registration Fee $380 · Investigate new technologies for print and electronic collection management and maintenance · Explore expanding options for resource sharing and document delivery · Understand library staff responsibility for protecting user privacy and ensuring copyright compliance · Learn best practices for ensuring security of people, equipment, and collections in libraries · Survey outstanding programs for expanding community use of library facilities Cataloging & Classification 3 CEU Credits, Oct 15 – Dec 7, 2012 Registration Fee $380 Become familiar with state-of-the-art bibliographic utilities Be introduced to professional standards for descriptive and subject cataloging of both print and electronic materials Explore structural organization of subject heading tools Gain hands-on experience with AACR2R cataloging rules and MARC record content fields Reflect upon trends for expanding library catalogs in response to user needs For more information or to register, visit https://nku.gosignmeup.com. Or via email, contact nkulibraryce@nku.edu for additional information