June 2, 2010
Hi,
We have some updated information about the Opposing Viewpoints (OVRC)
webinars. Because the date for transitioning OVRC and select other
Resource Center databases, like SRC Gold, to the new interface has been moved
from June to August, we have canceled the previously mentioned June
trainings. This is the schedule for the Oregon webinars:
|
Date |
Times |
|
Tuesday, August 24th |
8:30 – 9:30 am PST & 3:30 – 4:30 pm PST |
|
Thursday, August 26th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm PST & 3:30 – 4:30 pm PST |
|
September |
Trainer not available |
|
Tuesday, October 12th |
12:30 – 1:30 pm PST & 3:30 – 4:30 pm PST |
|
Wednesday, October 13th |
8:30 – 9:30 am PST & 3:30 – 4:30 pm PST |
One of the August
webinars will be recorded and will be available for viewing soon afterward.
As we near the
webinar dates, we’ll send access information. You will need a phone
(landline or cellular) and a computer with an Internet connection.
Ideally, you will have a quiet space for participating as lots of background
noise makes it difficult for others to hear.
Those attending
the OASL conference in Bend have the option of going to the OSLIS/Gale session
on Friday morning, October 8th. As part of his database
training, the Gale trainer will show us how to use the new interface for OVRC.
Also, remember
that Gale offers webinars on a variety of topics every month. You can
check their national training calendar for OVRC webinars. June OVRC
webinars will offer a preview of the new interface, relying primarily on
screenshots. As we get closer to the August transition date, Gale will
incorporate more of the actual interface into their national webinars.
Recall that you’ll need to convert listed times to Pacific Standard Time and
that the national webinars are free but you have to register for them ahead of
time. https://www.yourconferencecenter.com/CMS/eventcalendar.aspx?beid=100416
Finally, you can
also view other OVRC training and promotional materials. The last URL
will likely be the most helpful for you right now.
Product site for current interface: http://www.gale.cengage.com/OpposingViewpoints/
Product site for new interface: http://www.gale.cengage.com/CriticalThinking/
Preview site: http://www.gale.cengage.com/NewRCs/
If the table with the Oregon webinar dates did not come through on your email, let me know.
Thanks,
Jen
Jennifer Maurer
School Library Consultant
Library Development
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-3950
503-378-5011
jennifer.maurer@state.or.us