OPAL is hosting a number of great programs in January and February. You are welcome to attend any that interest you! Be sure to check the schedule often at http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm as we will be adding programs!  To participate, go to http://www.tcconference.com/lib/?auditorium&nopass_field=1 enter your name and click enter to go into the online room.  If you have questions, please contact me! Thanks, Lori 

Tuesday, January 18, 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 classic novel, Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton. A tale of retribution about a discouraged New England farmer and his hypochondriac wife. Their empty lives are suddenly changed when her cousin, a young girl who still finds joy in life, comes to live with them. 
RC 17455, 1 cassette, read by John MacDonald. 


Monday, January 24, 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
Introduction to Searching for (and Finding) Information on the Internet
This session will provide an introduction to and overview of the tools and techniques you can use to efficiently and effectively search for information on the Internet. Searching for both general topics and specific facts will be covered. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Tuesday, January 25, 2005 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00 Pacific:
Introduction to Searching for (and Finding) Information on the Internet
This session will provide an introduction to and overview of the tools and techniques you can use to efficiently and effectively search for information on the Internet. Searching for both general topics and specific facts will be covered. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Tuesday, January 25, 2005 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, and 1:00 Pacific:
OPAL Program Development Meeting: Representatives from OPAL Member Libraries and other interested individuals will meet for an hour to work on fleshing out the new program ideas we generated as a group late in 2004. 


Wednesday, January 26, 2005 beginning at noon Eastern Standard Time, 11:00 a.m. Central, 10:00 a.m. Mountain, 9:00 a.m. 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! Facilitated by Diana Sussman, Southern Illinois Talking Book Center


Wednesday, January 26, 2005 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, and 1:00 Pacific:
Introduction to Searching for (and Finding) Information on the Internet
This session will provide an introduction to and overview of the tools and techniques you can use to efficiently and effectively search for information on the Internet. Searching for both general topics and specific facts will be covered. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Thursday, January 27, 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
Accessible Portable Playback Devices
There are hundreds of brands and models of portable playback devices on the market for listening to digital audio books, music, and other types of content. Which ones score hight in terms of their accessibility to individuals who happen to be blind, visually impaired, or physically challenged? This session will help you make a more informed purchase decision. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Monday, January 31, 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
Accessible Portable Playback Devices
There are hundreds of brands and models of portable playback devices on the market for listening to digital audio books, music, and other types of content. Which ones score hight in terms of their accessibility to individuals who happen to be blind, visually impaired, or physically challenged? This session will help you make a more informed purchase decision. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Tuesday, February 1, 2005 2005 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00 Pacific:
Accessible Portable Playback Devices
There are hundreds of brands and models of portable playback devices on the market for listening to digital audio books, music, and other types of content. Which ones score hight in terms of their accessibility to individuals who happen to be blind, visually impaired, or physically challenged? This session will help you make a more informed purchase decision. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Tuesday, February 1, 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 q.m. Pacific:
OPAL Orientation for Moderators: If you plan to lead or facilitate an OPAL event and need an introduction to (or refresher on) the moderator functionalities within the iVocalize software from Talking Communities, this session is for you! We will cover step-by-step how to engage in sychronized browsing, create and present a PowerPoint presentation, record the event, and more. 


Wednesday, February 2, 2005 beginning at noon Eastern Standard Time, 11:00 a.m. Central, 10:00 a.m. Mountain, 9:00 a.m. Pacific:: 
MEMOIR WRITING WORKSHIP, Session Two: Delve a little further into your life story. Attendance at session 1 is not a prerequisite. Anyone of any age wishing to jot down a few memories is welcome to attend. No creative writing experience required! Facilitated by Diana Sussman, Southern Illinois Talking Book Center


Wednesday, February 2, 2005 beginning at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 3:00 Central, 2:00 Mountain, and 1:00 Pacific:
Getting the Most from Your PDA
Learn how you can use your PDA to read ebooks in a variety of proprietary and non-proprietary formats, to listen to digital audio books and music, to read and write wordprocessing documents and spreadsheets, etc. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Thursday, February 3, 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
Getting the Most from Your PDA
Learn how you can use your PDA to read ebooks in a variety of proprietary and non-proprietary formats, to listen to digital audio books and music, to read and write wordprocessing documents and spreadsheets, etc. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Monday, February 7, 2005 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, 1:00 Central, noon Mountain, and 11:00 a.m. Pacific:
Getting the Most from Your PDA
Learn how you can use your PDA to read ebooks in a variety of proprietary and non-proprietary formats, to listen to digital audio books and music, to read and write wordprocessing documents and spreadsheets, etc. Facilitated by Tom Peters. 


Tuesday, February 8, 2005 2005 beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time, 10:00 Central, 9:00 Mountain, and 8:00 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. 


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 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 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. 


Wednesday, March 9, 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 2003 award winning novel The Known World by Edward P. Jones. Manchester County, Virginia; 1855. At his death Henry Townsend, a thirty-one-year-old former slave who maintains a relationship with his owner William Robbins, owns more than thirty slaves himself and fifty acres of land. But now his plantation begins to fall apart as slaves betray one another. 
RC 56918, 3 cassettes. 






Lori Bell
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