[MNASIS-L] SLA MN Chapter hosts May 17th Webinar: Always Fresh - Fast Content for Your Web Site and Users

[Janet Arth]

The Minnesota Chapter of SLA will host the May 17th "Click U Live" seminar, 
"Always Fresh-Fast Content for Your Web Site and Users."

Date:  Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Time:  1:00pm - 2:30pm CT  (plan to arrive a few minutes early, because the
seminar starts promptly at 1pm)

Location:   Thomson University
             610 Opperman Drive
             Eagan, MN

Your host:  Anne McFarlan

Directions:
http://maps.yahoo.com/maps_result?addr=610+opperman+drive&csz=eagan%2C+mn&country=us&new=1&name=&qty=

Cost:  $10 for SLA/ASIST/MALL or HSLM 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:  Send the registration form shown below to Mary Weber
(mary_weber at uhc.com) or call Mary at 763-797-2143.  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 17th.]


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May 17th Virtual Seminar Registration Form:

Name:

Phone number:

SLA/ASIST/MALL/HSLM member:  yes  no

Do you need a receipt:  yes  no

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Thanks to Anne McFarlan of Thomson University for hosting the seminar!

Seminar information
http://www.sla.org/content/learn/learnmore/distance/2006cul/051706cul/index.cfm


              Always Fresh - Fast Content for Your Web Site
                                 and Users
                                17 May 2006
                              2:00-3:30 p.m. ET

         Presented by Darlene Fichter, Data Library Coordinator,
                        Univ of Saskatchewan Library

  The Course

Keeping a library Web site up to date with fresh content is a challenge for
busy library staff and the library webmaster. RSS (rich site summary/RDF site
summary/really simple syndication) feeds can help you keep your site current.
Learn how to publish, merge, and convert RSS feeds into instant Web content.
Discover how libraries have made specialized pages featuring article titles of
current journal issues, new library acquisitions, book and movie reviews, and
much more. Take away a list of sites that allow anyone to simply cut, paste and
publish RSS content to their site in seconds. For the technologically daring in
the audience, find out where to download free scripts that allow you to 
"shake and bake" your own combos. Dive in now and offer new services that 
auto-magically refresh and keep your audience coming back for more.

  Targeted Learners

This presentation is designed for professionals who are interested in expanding
their knowledge of RSS syndication and publishing. This session will be of
particular interest to Web site developers, webmasters, individuals who
maintain course or topical Web pages, anyone interested in marketing library
services or creating new customized information services. No prior knowledge of
RSS is needed for this seminar. No prior knowledge of computer programming
languages is assumed. Some knowledge of HTML authoring and Web site development
is needed to fully understand the publishing options with RSS.

  Critical Learning Questions
    What is RSS?
    How can you use RSS to create services for library users?
    How are some libraries using RSS to provide up-to-date content?
    What are some simple tools to convert RSS to HTML (point and click) that
      you can use to get started?