OCLC Training Update
 
 
 
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Featured Cataloging and Metadata courses
 
 
 
  1 - 2 NOV 2017
 
Connexion® Client Modules 8 and 9
 
2:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time, North America [UTC -4]
 
Skills you learn in the 9-part series will help you quickly get up to speed with Connexion client. Module 8 provides instruction on how to use Connexion Client to create original records to add to the WorldCat database. Module 9 provides instruction on how to use Connexion Client to perform authority control work within bibliographic records.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  7 NOV 2017
 
WorldCat® data sync collections mechanics
 
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This online course provides instruction on how to create a data sync collection in WorldShare Collection Manager, upload files for processing, review post-processing output files and reports and resolve records in WorldCat staging (a temporary location for unresolved records that result from processing).
 
 
 
 
 
 
  14 NOV 2017
 
WorldCat data sync collections fundamentals
 
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This online course provides an overview of data sync collections through workflow scenarios that describe the data sync collection process, data types accepted and output options.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  15 NOV 2017
 
WorldShare® Collection Manager: What It Is and Why It Matters
 
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This online course provides an introduction to the WorldShare Collection Manager application, including an introduction to the different types of collections available, as well as how Collection Manager can help with library workflow issues or efficiencies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  16 NOV 2017
 
Advanced Editing of WorldCat Knowledge Base Collections
 
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This online course provides instruction on using KBART (Knowledge Base and Related Terms) files to modify or add knowledge base collections. Learners will also be introduced to maintaining knowledge base collections.
 
 
 
 
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Featured Digital Collection Management courses
 
 
 
  7 NOV 2017
 
CONTENTdm® Basic Skills 1—Getting Started with CONTENTdm
 
2:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This course includes structure of CONTENTdm, navigating and using CONTENTdm Collection Administration, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  9 NOV 2017
 
CONTENTdm Basic Skills 2—Working with Text in CONTENTdm
 
2:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This course covers structure of CONTENTdm, navigating and using CONTENTdm Collection Administration, as well as using the CONTENTdm Project Client.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  10 NOV 2017
 
CONTENTdm Basic Skills 3—Maintaining Collections in CONTENTdm
 
2:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This course provides instruction on editing collection items through CONTENTdm administration and the CONTENTdm Project Client.
 
 
 
 
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Featured Resource Sharing courses
 
 
 
  8 NOV 2017
 
Introduction to OCLC Interlibrary Loan
 
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This course introduces the ILL workflow in the OCLC Interlibrary Loan, including the concept of holdings in WorldCat (cataloging), WorldShare Interlibrary Loan, the ILL Policies Directory, OCLC Service Configuration, and the WorldCat Registry.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  28 NOV 2017
 
WorldShare ILL—Borrowing
 
2:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This course covers borrowing activities in WorldShare ILL service.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  30 NOV 2017
 
WorldShare ILL—Lending
 
2:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This course covers lending activities in WorldShare ILL service.
 
 
 
 
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Featured Discovery courses
 
 
 
  15 NOV 2017
 
WorldCat Discovery Searching Fundamentals
 
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to execute basic and expert searches, select indexes and enter terms for guided searching on the advanced search screen and identify specific databases to search from a presented list.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  16 NOV 2017
 
WorldCat Discovery Interface Features
 
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
This module provides instruction on how to use prominent interface features in WorldCat Discovery. Upon completion of this session, learners will be able to build and share resources from search results using email and record links.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  21 NOV 2017
 
WorldCat Discovery Configuration Part 1: Content and staff features
 
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
Learn how to set up institution information, enable databases and links to open access e-content and use the staff features in WorldCat Discovery.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  28 NOV 2017
 
WorldCat Discovery Configuration Part 2: Patron-facing features
 
2:00 PM–3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
Learn how to personalize the WorldCat Discovery interface and enhance the interface for your library patrons and staff.
 
 
 
 
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Featured WebJunction webinars
 
 
 
  1 NOV 2017
 
Beyond Food for Fines: Libraries, Food Banks and Feeding America
 
3:00 PM–4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Saving Time, North America [UTC -4]
 
This webinar presented in collaboration with Feeding America, provides strategies for libraries to partner with food banks to address community food insecurity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
  30 NOV 2017
 
Social Media Analytics: What to Measure and Why
 
2:00 PM–3:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, North America [UTC -5]
 
Part 2 in the Libraries and Social Media webinar series, jointly hosted by WebJunction and TechSoup. Learn how to establish measurable goals, identify key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluate your social media results.