Program Idea - Solar Made Simple

Name: Solar Made Simple

Presenter: Michael Chamber, Mid-Atlantic Representative for Chesapeak Solar
Contact Info: 302-650-9890 michael.chambers@grosolar.com

Fee for Program: Free

Program Description: A solar energy system on the roof of your home allows you to stabalize your energy futures and to make a positive environmental contribution all at the same time. Solar energy today offers multiple benefits to you and your planet tomorrow.

• Is Solar right for you?
• Are you concerned about climate change, rising energy prices, and dependence on foreign resources?

This presentation is designed for homeowners that are interested in utlizing solar energy. Learn how solar works, how to know if your home is right for solar, and how to use state grants and federal tax credits to help pay for a system.

Program Length: 1-2 hours

Preferred Maximum Audience: 20-40

Presenter's Requirements: Projector and Screen

Presenter will provide: Laptop and PowerPoint presentation as well as solar panel samples.

Which System Libraries will they present: All

Free Gaming in Libraries Course

I just received an e-mail with this awesome opportunity.
Want to do gaming in the libraries but not sure what your first step should be? Here is some helpful FREE information to use as a guide.
Enjoy!

Free Gaming in Libraries Course via YouTube

Scott Nicholson, associate professor at Syracuse University's School of Information Studies, will be teaching a video-based course on the basics of gaming in libraries. Every day during the month of June, participants will be able to view a new video exploring some concept of games or how libraries can integrate games into their programs. The class will cover games appropriate for all age groups in many types of library settings. Throughout the month of June, Scott Nicholson will teach IST 600 Gaming in Libraries in three online spaces, two of which are freely available to anyone:

· The Syracuse University YouTube channel, where video lectures and guest speakers will be posted, and where students enrolled in the class will be required to post weekly video responses. (http://www.youtube.com/syracuse)

· American Library Association (ALA) Connect , a social networking site for the ALA that will host the discussion of students, speakers, librarians, and other participants from the general public. (http://connect.ala.org/forum/10310)

· The iSchool¹s online learning management system, a private space for enrolled students to ask questions and submit their assignments.

Students and other participants in the class can expect to gain a solid understanding of the spectrum of types of games, know how libraries typically use games, and be able to select games for their own libraries based upon the goals of the program and the mission of the library. They will learn how to start a gaming program, how to facilitate the activity, how to assess the program, and how to tie the assessment back to the library¹s mission. Nicholson¹s biggest goal for the course is to bring together students, librarians, gamers, and representatives of the gaming industry for a month-long discussion about the roles that games can play in libraries. The course is being offered by the Syracuse iSchool to its students and students enrolled at partner schools through the Web-based Information Science Education (WISE) Consortium.
The course is being funded by the Kauffman Enitiative Project at Syracuse University.
The primary blog for the course is at http://gamesinlibraries.org/course

Libraries Guide to Gaming

ALA has received a grant from the Verizon Foundation to create a Guide to Gaming for Libraries

A link to the press release is below.

http://www.ala.org/ala/newspresscenter/news/pressreleases2009/march2009/olosgamingtoolkit.cfm

Program Idea - Writing Resumes & Cover Letters That Get Interviews

Program: Writing Resumes and Cover Letters that Get Interviews

Presenter: Richard J. Lukesh, President

Presenter's Organization/Company: Lukesh Consulting Group, Inc.

Program Fee: Free

Description: My FREE book, Secrets to Getting Hired, identifies:
A. Information Marketing and Direct Marketing strategies for writing a resume and cover that will allow candidates to distinguish themselves in the current competitive job market.
B. Selected Sales Presentation tactics to use during a job interview that will allow candidates to out-position the vast majority of other candidates who are inverviewing for the same job.

Requirements: Laptop with USB port, and Projection Screen, additional laptop connected to the internet so Mr. Lukesh can allow participants to view websites (optional)

Equipment Presenter will bring: Laptop if needed. Has had issues in the past connecting his laptop to projector equipment

Length of Program: 1 hour + 30 minute q&a

Libraries willing to present at: ALL

Program Idea - College Admissions: What Every Student and Parent Should Know

Program: College Admissions: What Every Student and Parent Should Know

Presenter: Renee Sherman Strauss, Ph.D.

Presenter's Title: School Psychologist/Educational Consultant

Organization/Company: College Way Educational Consulting, LLC

Description: Approaching college, students and parents can be filled with questions and confusion. Join us for an informative presentation on how students can prepare themselves for college, identify colleges that are a good fit, and maximaize their chance fo admissions to colleges.

Fee: Free

Length of Program: 1 hour

Preferred Maximum Audience Size: n/a

Presenter's Requirements: n/a

Equipment Presenter will provide: n/a

Availability: Flexible Times and Hours

Libraries willing to do program at:
Malvern Public Library
Chester County Library
Downingtown Library
Paoli Library

Chester County Reads 2009 - Update

The Chester County Reads Program Options have been sent out!

All programs should be booked by February 4th to Guarantee Inclusion in the Program Guide.
We can work with you if you need more time, but you have to let me know!

The Kick-Off event will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 7pm at the Chester County Library in Exton.

If you did not recieve the list of Program Options, please contact me at:
nmccourt@ccls.org

Programming Website - ALA

The ALA has a wonderful resource for all you programmers out there.

http://www.programminglibrarian.org/

The Web site includes a resource library, live learning opportunities and a blog to keep librarians informed of upcoming opportunities and provide inspiration for new library programs. As the site continues to develop, users will find more resources, ideas, and opportunities to network with peers and programming experts.

I especially enjoyed perusing the library and seeing what Touring Exhibitions they had available.