Join OPAL online for this month's list of exciting programs. Please go to http://www.opal-online.org for more information. All programs are in the online auditorium at http://www.tcconference.com/lib/?auditorium&nopass_field=1 unless indicated. OPAL is a group of libraries who are working together to provide web-based programs for readers. For more information, contact Tom Peters at [log in to unmask]
Tuesday, February 8, 2005 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, and 5:00 Pacific::
MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHIP, Session One: You have a unique life story. Why not preserve and share it in a memoir? You don't have to set out to write a book. Even just a few pages about your school days, your first job, or a memorable holiday gathering can be a treasured gift to your family and a fulfilling exercise for yourself. This is the first of two online workshops to help get you started. Open to people of all ages. No creative writing experience required!
Wednesday, February 9, 2005 2005 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, and 1:00 Pacific:
The Froogle Online Shopper
Shopping for and purchasing goods and services over the Internet has both benefits and dangers. This session will provide an overview of tips and techniques for online shopping. Emphasis will be placed on the Froogle service from Google. Facilitated by Tom Peters.
Thursday, February 10, 2005 beginning at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, noon Central, 11:00 a.m. Mountain, and 10:00 a.m. Pacific: "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" by Mitch Albom. (RC 57004) Join the Cleveland Public Library, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped to discuss this best-selling story about a man who dies on his eighty-third birthday saving a little girl, and meets five people in heaven who explain his life to him. Please note: This special two-hour program will be held in the Cleveland Public Library's online meeting room, which can be accessed at the following URL:
http://www.tcconference.com/lib/?cleveland&pass.
Thursday, February 10, 2005 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
The Froogle Online Shopper
Shopping for and purchasing goods and services over the Internet has both benefits and dangers. This session will provide an overview of tips and techniques for online shopping. Emphasis will be placed on the Froogle service from Google. Facilitated by Tom Peters.
Monday, February 14, 2005 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
Finding Scholarly Information on the Web
The Web contains a wealth of scholarly information, including papers, reports, presentations, etc. This session will provide an overview of tips and techniques for finding scholarly information. Emphasis will be placed on the Google Scholar. Facilitated by Tom Peters.
Tuesday, February 15, 2005 2005 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00 Pacific:
Finding Scholarly Information on the Web
The Web contains a wealth of scholarly information, including papers, reports, presentations, etc. This session will provide an overview of tips and techniques for finding scholarly information. Emphasis will be placed on the Google Scholar. Facilitated by Tom Peters.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
The Human Face of Black History (Black History Month)
History is the story of people, their joys, passions, adversities, and successes. Glimpse America's story through the biographies of its people and celebrate Black History Month with the Library of Congress.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, and 1:00 Pacific:
Finding Scholarly Information on the Web
The Web contains a wealth of scholarly information, including papers, reports, presentations, etc. This session will provide an overview of tips and techniques for finding scholarly information. Emphasis will be placed on the Google Scholar. Facilitated by Tom Peters.
Wednesday, February 16, 2005 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, and 5:00 Pacific:
The Meting of the Minds Online Book Discussion Group will be discussing the nonfiction work The Difference that Disability Makes by Rod Michalko. A blind Canadian professor articulates the way society perceives people with handicaps and usually associates impairment with suffering. The author explores why disabled persons are either feared or considered useless, illustrating with anecdotes from his own experience. Some strong language.
RC 56208, 2 cassettes. Read by Brian Conn.
Monday, February 21, 2005 beginning at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 2:00 Central, 1:00 Mountain, and noon Pacific:
OPAL/iVocalize Orientation for Moderators
If you are going to moderate an OPAL session using the iVocalize software from Talking Communities, this session is for you. Topics to be covered include: the enhanced features and functionality avaialable to moderators; tips on recording sessions; managing and customizing your online room; and tips on facilitating an online event.
Monday, February 21, 2005 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 7:00 Central, 6:00 Mountain, and 5:00 Pacific:
Young Adults
An introduction to the genres which comprise their literature. Includes an annotated bibliography based on the NLS publications Talking Book Topics and Braille Book Review from January-February 2002 to the present. If you think YA fiction is boring, simplistic, or too cute--think again! There is something for every taste--even adults may find something of interest--perhaps, to share with a child, grandchild, nephew or neice or young friend or as a shorter read and change of pace. Facilitated by David Faucheux.
Lori Bell
Director
Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center
600 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: (309)694-9200 ext. 2128
Fax: (309)694-9230
Email: [log in to unmask]
Website: http://www.mitbc.org
Lori Bell
Director
Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center
600 High Point Lane
East Peoria, IL 61611
Phone: (309)694-9200 ext. 2128
Fax: (309)694-9230
Email: [log in to unmask]
Website: http://www.mitbc.org
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