Vermont librarians and any Vermonters with basic computer skills are welcome at the Citizens in a Connected Age Internet Technology workshop, March 5, 2011at Lyndonville State College. Vermont public librarians attending will receive 5 DOL technology certification credits after completing an evaluation. Joanna Cummings of the Snelling Center for Government organized the workshop as the e-Vermont Community Coordinator. Libraries do not need to be part of the e-Vermont grant to attend. For more information, including the registration link, http://www.snellingcenter.org/public-policy/e-vermont/workshops/
A few highlights of the workshop:
- How to train yourself to train others
- Website communication tools
- Social media – strategies for incorporating it into a business, government or personal life
- Troubleshooting technology – how to diagnose a problem with applications
The workshop is $12, payable online or at the door. Library staff need to register to attend.