ACQflash: ALCTS Webinar Series: Libraries and MOOCs

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ALCTS Webinar Series: Libraries and MOOCs

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are sweeping the country and 
libraries and librarians are watching this development carefully. This 
series of four webinars will help librarians gain an understanding of 
the complexity of the MOOC movement, learn how to support students and 
faculty engaged with MOOCs, become familiar with the copyright and 
intellectual property requirements in relation to MOOCs, and hear what 
the future may hold for MOOCs.

February 26, 2014. Dorothy Pawloski will discuss opportunities for 
public libraries to promote lifelong learning by becoming meet-up 
destinations for MOOCs.

March 26, 2014. Curtis L. Kendrick and Irene Gashurov will look at how 
librarians can shape the conversation about changes created by MOOCs.

May 21, 2014. Rebecca Griffith will look at new research on 
opportunities and challenges associated with using third-party MOOCs in 
campus-based services.

June 4, 2014. Sarah Bardac will look at the roles, opportunities, and 
pitfalls of MOOCs.

These webinars, presented in fall 2013, are available online.

September 25, 2013. Mike Eisenberg set the stage by examining the 
origins of online learning and explaining why MOOCs continue to 
thoroughly capture the imagination of students, educators, and 
administrators.

October 9, 2013. Steven Bell outlined his views on the role of the 
librarian as a “solutions provider” to the online learning community. 
Whether a traditional online course, or a MOOC, librarians should be 
recognized as full partners throughout the development process. Steven 
will discuss how librarians can get into the conversation.

November 6, 2013. Kevin L. Smith offered insights into the library’s 
role educating users with regard to their rights and responsibilities 
vis ŕ vis copyright in settings beyond the traditional classroom model.

December 11, 2013. Jonathan Grudin let us know whether he is optimistic 
or pessimistic about the future of MOOCs.

Who Should Attend?

Librarians, library administrators, and library educators interested in 
supporting and enhancing libraries’ preparation of and participation in 
MOOCs.
Presenters

Dorothy Pawlowski is Adult Services Librarian at the Ridgefield 
(Connecticut) Library

Curtis L. Kendrick is University Dean for Libraries and Information 
Resources, and Irene Gashurov is communications writer for the Office of 
Library Services, City University of New York (CUNY).

Rebecca Griffith leads the program in Online Learning for Ithaka S+R.

Sarah Bordac is the Head of Instructional Design at Brown University
Dates & Times

Sessions will be held on Wednesdays:

February 26, 2014

March 26, 2014

May 21, 2014

June 4, 2014

sessions are intended to last 1 hour, starting:

11 am Pacific | 12 Mountain | 1 pm Central | 2 pm Eastern

Credits
none


Fee
Fee ($USD)


Participant Each Series of 4

ALCTS Member (individual) 43 138

Nonmember (individual) 59 189

International (individual) 43 138

Groups. Applies to group of people that will watch the webinar together 
from one access point.

Member group 99 317

Nonmember group 129 413

All webinars are recorded and the one-time fee includes unlimited access 
to the webinar recording. All registered attendees will receive the link 
to the recorded session so if you are unable to attend the webinar at 
the time it is presented, you will have the opportunity to listen to the 
recording at your convenience
Technical Requirements

Computer with Internet access (high-speed connection is best) and media 
player software. Headphones recommended.

If you receive a Codec error when playing the recorded file with Windows 
Media Player, download the gotowebinar codec file 
from:https://www1.gotomeeting.com/codec?Portal=www.gotomeeting.com The 
Codec acts as a patch that allows the recording, which is created with a 
higher version of Media Player, to play in version 7. For more 
information on playing the recording, see the FAQ.
How to Register

To register, complete the online registration form or or register by 
mailfor the session you would like to attend.
Contact

For questions about registration, contact ALA Registration by calling 
1-800-545-2433 and press 5 or email registration_at_ala.org.

For all other questions or comments related to the webinars, contact 
Julie Reese, ALCTS Events Manager at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 5034 or 
jreese_at_ala.org.

*Posted on behalf of the ALCTS Continuing Education Committee*

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