Join METRO on Monday, November 8th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am for their next fall webinar, “Practical Open Source Software for Libraries: Part 1.” Follow-up and take a closer look the next day, November 9th , with “Practical Open Source Software for Libraries, Part 2.” Open source has become a valuable way for libraries […]
Category: Training & Staff Development
Columbia University Libraries hosts the 6th Reference Services Symposium
On March 14th, 2008, Columbia University Libraries hosted the 6th Reference Services Symposium. https://www1.columbia.edu/sec/cu/libraries/bts/symposia/reference/2008/ index.html. The day’s theme: “Beyond the Desk” sought to highlight the changing nature of reference. The keynote speaker, Joe Janes, was both provocative and entertaining and encouraged reference librarians to focus on what we do well and not fight the Google […]
End Note Essentials
End Note Essentials designed for social science students and faculty are being offered for the second year.¬? Alysse Jordan, Jerry Breeze, and Fadi Dagher designed the course and are the instructors for the sessions offered in the Social Work Library training space.¬? The schedule for this term is: EndNote Essentials for the Social Sciences Designed […]
EDS/GIS Workshops
EDS/GIS is offering an expanded series of workshops on a variety of topics related to using GIS. The schedule so far can be found at http://www.columbia.edu/acis/eds/gis/gis_workshops.html […]
Orientations and Welcome Receptions Coming Up
New Employee Orientation What: for new employees, by invitation When: Tues., 9/25 from 1:30 to 4:30 pm Where: 523 Butler Welcome Reception What: for everyone – to welcome new staff but also to connect with colleagues. When: Thurs., Oct. 18 from 3 to 4:30 pm Where: 523 Butler For more information, contact Regina Golia, rg2101@columbia.edu […]