OPAL Announces October Programs!
OPAL (Online Programming for All Libraries) is pleased to announce the following online web-based programs for October. Check the website at http://www.opal-online.org/programs.htm for further information and links to these programs. All programs are free and no pre-registration is necessary. To participate in a program, all you need is an Internet connection, sound card and speakers. You can interact with others in the online meeting rooms with a pc microphone or text chat. For more information on programs, contact: Tom Peters, OPAL Coordinator at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> or Lori Bell at [log in to unmask]
* Wednesday, October 13, 2004 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, and 5:00 Pacific:
The Meting of the Minds Online Book Discussion Group <http://www.tcconference.com/lib?auditorium&nopass_field=1> will be discussing the book To America: Personal Reflections of An Historian by Stephen Ambrose. In this 2002 bestseller Ambrose intersperses his personal story with reflections on American history. His topics include the transcontinental railroad, World War II, Native Americans, Vietnam, civil rights, and women's rights. Also describes well-known persons such as Washington, Lincoln, Lewis and Clark, Nixon, and Eisenhower.
RC 55747, 2 cassettes, read by John Polk.
* Tuesday, October 19, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
T.S. Eliot's "Four Quartets" <http://www.tcconference.com/lib/?cleveland&pass> . Join the LBPH Poetry Group for a casual poetry discussion and readings from "Four Quartets." This program is part of the LBPH Cyber-Dialogue Series <http://www.cpl.org/Locations.asp?FormMode=LBPHCyberDialogue> sponsored and conducted by the Cleveland Public Library's Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Note: This program will last approximately two hours.
* Wednesday, October 20, beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
Sounds of LC <http://www.tcconference.com/lib?auditorium&nopass_field=1> . Leaves are rustling, ghosties and goblins are about, speeches are being made, and music is always in the air! Join Library of Congress tour guides for a sampling of the rich audio collections on the web site. NOTE: This program requires RealMedia and Windows Media Player.
* Thursday, October 21, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00 Pacific:
George Orwell's "1984" <http://www.tcconference.com/lib/?cleveland&pass> . Join LBPH for an online book discussion of George Orwell's "1984." Retired John Carroll University Professor and "futurist" Dr. Mary K. Howard will provide an introduction to kick-off the discussion. For those Ohio residents needing a copy of the book, contact LBPH at 216-623-2911 or 1-800-362-1262. This program is part of the LBPH Cyber-Dialogue Series <http://www.cpl.org/Locations.asp?FormMode=LBPHCyberDialogue> sponsored and conducted by the Cleveland Public Library's Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Note: This program will last approximately two hours.
* Tuesday, October 26, 2004, beginning at 11:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 10:30 Central, 9:30 Mountain, and 8:30 Pacific:
The Aging Eye <http://www.tcconference.com/lib?auditorium&nopass_field=1> . Expert guest Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT, explains that is is important to understand changes that naturally occur to our eyes and our vision as we mature. It is equally important to be aware of changes that might signify a more serious eye problem that should be discussed with a qualified ophthalmologist. This program is part of Project HEALTHY <http://www.projecthealthy.org/> , which provides consumer health programs of interest to senior citizens. Project HEALTHY programs are offered online, on CD, and on cassette for talking book readers.
* Wednesday, October 27, 2004 through Saturday, October 30:
Talking Communities <http://talk3.talkingcommunities.com/> and OPAL are co-sponsoring a Distance Learning Extravaganza <http://www.talkingcommunities.com/vv/> . This live, online education trade fair will allow you to connect to and interact with experts in online education and virtual librarianship. The latest technology products and online distance education programs will be highlighted. The Presenters and Schedule of Events <http://www.talkingcommunities.com/vv/presenters.html> will be online as they become available.
* Wednesday, October 27, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00 Pacific:
TextHelp Workshop <http://www.tcconference.com/lib/?cleveland&pass> . Learn more about how computers and adaptive technology can help people with learning and reading disabilities. This program is part of the LBPH Cyber-Dialogue Series <http://www.cpl.org/Locations.asp?FormMode=LBPHCyberDialogue> sponsored and conducted by the Cleveland Public Library's Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Note: This program will last approximately two hours.
* Wednesday, October 27, 2004 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, and 1:00 Pacific:
eBookWorm Online Discussion Group <http://www.tcconference.com/lib?auditorium&nopass_field=1> . Our featured guest this month will be Lori Bell, Director of the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center <http://www.mitbc.org/> . Lori Bell is very active in a number of innovative digital talking book, virtual reference, and online programming initiatives for blind and visually impaired individuals, including MIDTB <http://www.midtb.org/> , Project HEALTHY <http://www.projecthealthy.org/> , Project Unabridged <http://www.unabridged.info/> , and others.
The following libraries are participants of the OPAL library cooperative programming initiative: Alliance Library System, Chicago Public Library Talking Book Center; Cleveland Public Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; Fondulac District Library; Illinois State Library; Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service: Johnson County Public Library; Library of Congress; Maine State Library Outreach; Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center; Minnesota Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; Southern Illinois Talking Book Center; TAP Information Services; and Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
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