The Southeast Chapter of Pennsylvania Library Association (SEPLA) is pleased to announce that it will be offering two workshops for support staff on digital collections and downloading content using Overdrive.
Participants are invited to bring their own devices for the hands-on portion of the program. Some devices will also be available on-site.
Participants have their choice of one of two sessions, from 9 am to noon or from 1 pm to 4 pm. 2.75 CE credits will be awarded.
Directions
To Montgomery County Intermediate Unit:
1605 West Main Street, Norristown, PA 19403
From the North Take Route 202 South to Germantown Pike. Proceed West on Germantown Pike to the 5th traffic light. Turn left onto Whitehall Road. Turn left at the 3rd traffic light onto Main Street. Look for the IU (West Norriton Facility) on your left approximately 2 blocks down.
From Eastern Montgomery County Take Route 309 to the Flourtown exit. Proceed West on Route 73 until it intersects Route 202, then follow the "From the North" directions above.
From King of Prussia/Valley Forge Exit on PA Turnpike (exit 24) Follow Route 202 North. Stay straight on main road after passing Henderson Road (do not bear right at the sign for 202 North). Go over the bridge. Turn left at Main street (first light at the end of the bridge). Look for the IU (West Norriton Facility) on your right approximately 12 blocks (a block after the 7-11 on the right).
From the Blue Route (Rt. 476) Take Blue Route North to Norristown exit-18 (Old Exit 7B). Turn right at bottom of ramp onto Chemical Road. Turn right at first traffic light (Ridge Pike West). Follow Ridge Pike (which becomes Main street) approximately 5 miles. Look for IU (West Norriton Facility) on your right.
Take Blue Route South to Norristown exit-18 (Old Exit 7B). Turn right onto Ridge Pike West. Follow Ridge Pike (which becomes Main street) approximately 4 miles. Look for IU (West Norriton Facility).
Denise Pulgino Stout, Coatesville Area Public Library
Janis Stubbs, Delaware Co. Library System
Carrie Turner, Cheltenham Twp. Library System
Now that all of these fun new toys are appearing in our patron’s hands and our libraries, what do we do when we are asked to assist? This workshop will give you tools to answer those questions. Ereaders, smartphones, iPads, and more – we’ll even give you a chance to play and see for yourself what the fuss is all about.
Participants are invited to bring their own devices for the hands-on portion of the program. Some devices will also be available on-site.