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Course Catalog  >  Library Learning Opportunities Library Learning Opportunities, a program of Library Human Resources, offers workshops for Cornell University Library employees. CUL-ITS: “Don’t click that!” Access Services MBTI workshop 6743: Basic Windows in LTS This class covers security, browsers, and Office. It will include best practices in computer security, passwords, etc.; configuration and customizing tricks for your browser; and how to change settings, shortcuts, and other basic tricks in Office. Taught by Gary Branch, Pedro Arroyo, and Natalya Pikulik. 166290: Bias Response Orientation 166846: Cataloging Overview for LTS Staff Explains the different levels of cataloging and "what is a full record?". Will include a short authority searching and record making demo Circ Stats & Reports COLTS III 6308: Confluence Basics Hands-on workshop covering wiki basics. CPR/AED (Defibrillator) Training Program SUNY CPR /AED is a Course developed by SUNY for Public Access Defibrillation Providers within New York State. CUL-20090330: Creating a Culture of Sharing: Reclaiming the Time to Think Lydia Pettis will be hosting a conversation circle to explore these questions: “How might I reclaim the time to think? And what do I need to think about?” CUL-CC: Crucial Conversations 1234: Crucial Conversations CUL-0708-2009: CUL Selector Training This workshop will show CUL selectors how to use the Collection Development Reports Access database which was developed to help track funds. CUL-Spvsr2009: CUL Supervisors Dialogue Hour Supervisors Dialogue Hour 6231: Danger--Internet Ahead Covers Internet security and e-mail spam. 172247: E-Resources Overview This class will present a general overview of electronic resources at Cornell, including tools that are used to access e-resources, including the OPAC, Get it! and Find it! services; e-resource back end systems such as ERM, WebBridge, and WebFeat; bibliographic record workflow; and ways in which staff can report problems with e-resources. Course will be taught by selected LTS staff. 179405: Effective & Compliant Interviewing CIT-10282008: Effectively Managing Your Career Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence (EI) is the capacity for recognizing our own feelings and those of others, for motivating ourselves, for managing emotions well in ourselves and in our relationships." Daniel Goleman Emotional Intelligence has nothing to do with IQ, or how clever you are, but everything to do with how self-aware you are and how you interact with others. Why bother with EI? Recent research has shown that EI is twice as important as IQ in determining future career success. And the really good news is that it can be developed. Join other participants of the CUL mentorship program for an overview of the basics of emotional intelligence and practical steps for enhancing your emotional intelligence skills. CUL-200810: Fall 2008 Unit Head/Manager Round Table Discussion: Topic: Encouraging Flexible Working Arrangements 168785: Holding Records An explanation of the 866-868 fields for multi-vols., accompanying material, and bound withs. Geared toward inputters, receivers, and beginning catalogers. 20090313: Improv Yourself! explore skills and abilities essential to creativity: trust, spontaneity, accepting offers, listening and awareness, storytelling, and non-verbal communication In-Unit Libraries Listen with Understanding 167974: Individual Transition In Organizations The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails. –William Arthur Ward Reorganizations…new technology…new strategies…new rules…new priorities…new leaders… Do you have the skills necessary to navigate through significant and/or constant changes? This program will help you understand your experience and offers the skills required to renew your creativity and commitment. By the end of the workshop participants will be able to: Describe the critical differences between change and transition. Manage the endings associated with each person’s change(s) more successfully. Capitalize on the creativity that accompanies change, and Develop an action plan for managing your current change situation more successfully. CUL-2009Nov06: Individuals in Transition CUL Drupal01: Intro to Drupal for CUL Websites An introductory class for library staff who will be managing content in Drupal-based websites. Topics covered include: - Why Drupal? - Accessing the site - Creating and editing content - Working with the text editor - Making your URLs palatable - Working with Drupal's page menus - Using Drupal modules for the Library CUL-2009Feb: Introduction to Drupal CUL-MBTI: Introduction to Myers-Briggs Type Inventory (MBTI) Introduction to Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) workshop is designed for employees with little or no experience with MBTI. 6198: Macro Express Basics Using computer macros can save time, improve accuracy, and eliminate keystrokes. This class covers a basic understanding of Macro Express and the creation of simple macros, and includes hands-on experience. It is helpful to anyone using the Voyager acquisition, cataloging, or circulation modules, but the examples will be cataloging based. 165902: Macro Express Intermediate Includes a review of the Intro class, plus more complex macro creation and lots of hands-on experience. Intro class or equivalent experience required. CUL-2009March10-11: Managing Stress During Times of Uncertainty 6094: MS Access Basics A hands on class to learn how to effectively track, report and share information. Helpful background if you plan on joining the Voyager Reporting User Group. 181441: Ms Excel Basics This hands-on workshop will introduce participant to the basics of Excel spreadsheets and how they are used in LTS. Instructor: Greg Lawrence 6265: MS Excel Intermediate A hands-on class which will cover functions, macros and graphs. CUL-2009: Notice and Respond: Assisting Students in Distress Participants will learn how to recognize the signs of distress and consider ways they might effectively respond to a student in distress through viewing a filmed scenario of a staff member having a conversation with a distressed student. 187690: Recognizing Students in Distress Recognizing Students in Distress: Mental Health at Cornell: the problem, what to notice, what to say/do and resources 5902: Rolling Out the Big Red Carpet, III Jim Sheridan will cover teamwork strategies, stress management, and reflective listening skills. Will teach skills you can use in everyday workflow, with all types of customers. 6893: Searching WorldCat Browsing and searching OCLC WorldCat 5898: SkillSoft Orientation Learn how to use this online resource of 2,000 courses. Topics include: business; desktop computer skills; IT; web design; and project management. CULMarch2009: SRI for Supervisors 20090520: Stress-Busting Improv CUL-20081015: The Secrets to Managing Off-Site Employees 5266: Time Management 6815: TipsLab 1: Voyager 6816: TipsLab 2: Internet 6817: TipsLab 3: Eudora 6818: TipsLab 4: OCLC 166683: Using Confluence Earlier this year Confluence was selected as the wiki of choice for CUL. Learn what a wiki is and how using one will improve the communications within your department, committees, and project teams. The basics of using Confluence will be demonstrated. 180327: Using Confluence 180328: Using Confluence 179406: Using JIRA 179407: Using JIRA 166684: Using JIRA JIRA is the issue tracking system recently selected for use by CUL. Learn how to manage department-, committee-, and project-related issues using this simple tool. The basics of using JIRA will be demonstrated as will integrating JIRA within your Confluence space (wiki). Advanced Topics: Voyager Reporting User Group The Voyager Reporting User group will focus on advanced topics in Voyager report writing. Wellbeing-at-Work A series of workshops and presentations focused on enhancing well-being at work. The goal is to expose as many CUL employees as possible to the wide-range of services at Cornell and the Ithaca community that support happy, healthy living even during times of stress and change. 6536: Windows File Management Basics Have you ever wondered where that email attachment is hiding or where did I save that document? Here's your chance to find out the file structure of your LTS computer and how you can manage your files effectively.