[MNASIS-L] MN SLA Chapter hosts the SLA Virtual Seminar on May 25th: Weblogs, Part 2

[Janet Arth]

The Minnesota SLA Chapter will host the May 25th SLA Virtual Seminar, 
"Weblogs, Part 2 How to Start a Weblog: Tools, Tips and Techniques"

Date:  Wednesday, May 25, 2005
Time:  1:00 - 2:30 pm CDT (plan to arrive a few minutes early, because the 
seminar starts promptly at 1pm)

Location:  Northwest Area Foundation
(located on the 4th floor of the Drake Building)
60 Plato Blvd.
Suite 400
St. Paul, MN  55107

Your host:  Melissa Yauk

Directions: 
<http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=search&countryid=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=60+Plato+Blvd+E&city=Saint+Paul&state=MN&zipcode=55107-1827&historyid=&submit=Get+Map>http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?searchtype=address&formtype=search&countryid=250&addtohistory=&country=US&address=60+Plato+Blvd+E&city=Saint+Paul&state=MN&zipcode=55107-1827&historyid=&submit=Get+Map

Cost: $10 for SLA/ASIST members: $15 for non-members (Please make your 
check payable to "Minnesota Chapter SLA" and bring it with you to the seminar.)

How to register: Reply to this email message to Deb Rash 
(<mailto:drash at clynch.com>drash at clynch.com) or call Deb at 612-334-6118. 
Space is limited, so register ASAP.

Registrations will be handled in the order received and a confirmation 
message will be sent.  Please note that if you register, you are obligated 
pay for your seminar attendance, whether or not you show up on the 25th.


May 25th Virtual Seminar Registration Form:

Name:

Phone number:

SLA/ASIST member:   yes    no

Do you need a receipt:   yes     no

Thanks to Melissa Yauk at Northwest Area Foundation for hosting the seminar.

Any questions, call Deb at 612-334-6118 or send an email 
(<mailto:drash at clynch.com>drash at clynch.com)

Deb Rash
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Seminar information follows:

May 25, 2005 Virtual Learning Series - Part II
Weblogs

Part II
How to Start a Weblog: Tools, Tips and Techniques

May 25, 2005
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET

Part II
How to Start a Weblog: Tools, Tips and Techniques
What should you consider when you're planning a new weblog? Take time to 
think about the purpose, scope, editorial style, and weblog brand. Consider 
what technical skills, subject knowledge, and writing skills might be 
needed? Identify weblog features that you might need such as topics, 
search, daily archives, permanent links, etc.

Weblog software ranges from the very simple to feature-rich loaded with 
functions and add-on modules. Learn about weblog features and build your 
own list of requirements. Setting up a weblog in a corporate environment 
usually means taking into account some special requirements for security, 
permissions, and promotion. Find out key questions to ask when selecting 
weblog software. Examine the features offered by some commercial, low cost 
and free blogging packages.

This seminar will help choose weblog software that best suits your needs 
and key points to consider when getting your weblog off to a good start. 
Darlene Fichter will share insights gained from starting several weblogs. 
She'll point out some common pitfalls to avoid and tips on integrating 
blogging into regular workflow.

Targeted Learners
This session is designed for information professionals who want start a 
weblog and would like to know what needs to be considered at the outset. 
This seminar requires basic understanding of what weblogs are gained from 
attending Part 1 or elsewhere. No in-depth technical knowledge is required, 
but some basic familiarity with HTML authoring and/or database driven web 
sites would be an asset.

Critical Learning Questions
1. What do you need to consider when starting a solo or group weblog?
2. What are the technical requirements for your weblog? What features and 
functions are available?
3. What are some of weblog software programs and hosted services that might 
be suit for library weblogs?

Virtual Learning Series Speaker
<http://www.sla.org/content/learn/learnmore/distance/2005virtsem/051105vls/Fichter.cfm>Darlene 
Fichter, Data Library Coordinator, University of Saskatchewan Library