Want to help your patrons get ahead of the curve at work and in the classroom?   Need help teaching your patrons about INSPIRE?  No idea on how to start?  Look no further!  This hands on training will give you the tools needed to teach your library patrons how to get the most out of INSPIRE – Indiana’s free virtual library.   You will be provided with a basic PowerPoint presentation, sample script and lots of tips on how to adapt this presentation for many different groups.  90 minute training / 2 TLEUs

This training session on Thursday, December 8, 2016, will run from 2 to 3:30 PM (Eastern time) at the Huntington Public Library (255 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN  46750).

It is recommended that you bring a laptop to this training with a wireless connection and your favorite browser.  There are a limited amount of laptops available at the Huntington City-Township Public Library. Please contact Linda Smith (260-356-0824 or lsmith@hctpl.info) if you need to reserve one of theirs.

Attendees will receive 2 TLEUs via email from the Professional Development office within 30 days of the workshop.

The Indiana State Library will make all reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy all of its programs, services, and activities.  If you require an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in this program, service or activity of the Indiana State Library, please contact Paula Newcom (pnewcom@library.in.gov 317-447-0452) in advance of the webinar/program in which you would like to participate.  Alternatively, you can contact Faye Brookins, the Indiana State Library’s ADA Coordinator (fbrookin@spd.in.gov or 317-233-1184).  Notice of a needed accommodation should be provided as soon as possible to allow time for the State Library to arrange for the accommodation; however, notice of a needed accommodation must be provided to one of the above contacts no later than 48 hours in advance.