Drop In Work Session: LinkedIn (for users of all skill levels)
Thursday, September 9, 2010 (9:00 - 10:30 am)
Technology Learning Center

·        Are you struggling to set up your LinkedIn account?

·        Are you a LinkedIn user who is finding it difficult to find the time to work on your profile?

·        Are you looking for some tips/collegial support as you use this tool?

·        Do you need the discipline of a scheduled class or work session?

Join us for a facilitated work session devoted to LinkedIn. Although there will be no formal instruction, as a group we'll discuss and work on completing our profiles, increasing our connections, finding groups & people to add to our connections, requesting testimonials and we'll benefit from other's success stories. LinkedIn users of all skill levels are invited. Join us for all or part of the session. No registration required.

Job Hunting in the Library (Part 1): Finding Job Leads & Target Companies
Friday, September 17, 2010  (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Technology Learning Center

Are you looking for a new job?  Thinking about changing careers?  Tired of looking for jobs on the Internet without much success? Jennifer Keohane, Business Outreach Librarian will show you some resources to help you find job boards and hidden job listings. During this interactive session, you’ll learn and use some powerful library resources that help you identify potential employers and target companies. Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register for this class. Reserve your seat now!

You Can Beat Brain Drain!  Exercise Your Mind & Enhance Your Memory
Tuesday September 14, 2010 (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm)
Library Program Room

Do you find yourself forgetting names? Want to learn how to improve your memory?
Join Barbara Klaus, M.S. for an insightful and interactive workshop on how to improve your memory. This workshop will focus on empowering coping strategies, memory retention techniques and a holistic view of lifestyle choices which enhance memory. You will learn about: Written & Auditory techniques, Environmental Change & Self Instruction, A simple technique to help you remember names and Free & affordable resources to help keep your brain sharp. You don't have to lose your memory! Reserve your seat now!

Business Writing: Tools & Inspiration from Master Writers
Wednesday September 15, 2010 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
Library Program Room

Today in business we write more than ever. E-mails, social media sites, blogs and other communication vehicles continue to increase the need for business people to write effectively. Whether you’re writing an employee manual, new product announcement, website page or something else you can learn a lot from master writers. Spend an evening reviewing key ideas from nine business writing books by nine master writers. We’ll pick out the most useful ideas and tactics; question the most questionable; add our own writing perspectives; and discover which books we most want to read next.

Participants will read and review one page of 6-10 quotations from the expert authors to pick out the most and least helpful tools and tactics. We’ll repeat that process with other pages and other book excerpts. At the conclusion of the night, we’ll reveal which quotations come from which authors. Discussion demanded. Debate encouraged. Brains must be engaged. Presented by Chris Amorosino of Amorosino Writing, LLC and Mike Jordan-Reilly, owner and principal of Jordan-Reilly Associates, Visual & Print Communications Consulting. Reserve your seat.

Job Hunting in the Library (Part 2): Researching Companies & Preparing for Interviews
Friday, September 24, 2010 (10:00 am – 12:00 pm)
Technology Learning Center

Are you a job seeker?  Do you find yourself struggling to find information about companies and key personnel so you can have an edge in interviews and applications?

Jennifer Keohane, Business Outreach Librarian will show you some powerful resources to help you find articles and background information on companies and industries.  You'll even learn how to set up a search so it automatically sends new articles into your inbox. Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register for this class. Reserve your seat now!

Microsoft Excel Basics for Business -Create a simple inventory worksheet
Tuesday September 21, 2010 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Technology Learning Center

Are prospective employers asking for Excel skills? Do you need to use
spreadsheets at work? Do you need to brush up your Excel skills? This workshop will cover the basics of Microsoft Excel 2007. Diana Lemcoff will teach you how to create a simple inventory worksheet, how to format the worksheet and create simple formulas. No prior Excel experience is required. Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register for this class. Reserve your seat now!

Innovate or Die-The Choice Confronting Business Owners
Wednesday September 22, 2010 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
Library Program Room

Great companies know how to create great products and services. They do it by embracing a process of innovation which rewards creative thinking, rigorous analysis, and splendid execution. Robin Ann Bienemann, Chairman and Founder of Crimson Rook will outline the three elements of successful innovation management and how business owners can transform hit-or-miss product development to a constant pipeline of winning solutions.  Reserve your seat

Drop In Work Session: Facebook for Business
Thursday, September 23, 2010 (9:00 -10:30 am)
Technology Learning Center

·        Are you just getting going using Facebook to promote your business?

·        Are you uncertain about what and when to post updates?

·        Wondering how to post events?

·        Looking for some tips/collegial support as you use this tool?

·        Could you use the discipline of a scheduled work session to move forward with Facebook?

Join us for a drop in work session devoted to Facebook for business. There will be no formal instruction, but Jennifer Keohane, Business Outreach Librarian, will facilitate a group discussion and networking session to help you work on completing your page, increasing our fan/friend base, finding groups and people to like, posting news and using apps and more! You can join us for all or part of the session. Bring your own laptop or you can use one of our pcs.  No registration required.

Microsoft Excel for Business –Tips & Tricks
Tuesday September 28, 2010 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
Technology Learning Center

Diana Lemcoff will teach you tips for formatting, printing and displaying big spreadsheets. Among other skills, you will learn how to print titles on consecutive pages, freeze columns and rows when displaying data, hide information from view or printouts, size multiple columns, and apply conditional formatting to help you analyze your data. Prerequisite- Microsoft Excel Basics for Business or equivalent experience:
know how to create, do basic formatting and save an Excel spreadsheet.  Space is limited to 20 seats; you must pre-register for this class. Reserve your seat now!

You’ve Got to Promote It to Grow It - Grow Your Business with Creative Promotion
Wednesday September 29, 2010 (6:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
Library Program Room

Jody Ferrer of the The Perfect Promotion will show you how to stay top of mind to your clients & prospects using promotional products and imprinted apparel. You'll see what others have done to successfully promote their company, launch new product/initiatives, incentivize their staff, thank their clients & colleagues and more! You'll also learn the dos and don'ts of putting your logo on a product.  Reserve your seat

Under Construction: Building Your Resume for College
Thursday, September 30, 2010 (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
Library Program Room

Are you a high school student who is planning to attend college?  Are you wondering how to create a strong resume that reflects your skills, experience and educational achievements?  Claudia Mosley of North Star Educational and Career Consultants will show you how to build your resume for college.  You'll learn about the college applicant game, what makes a sound resume/application and tips for structuring your resume. Reserve your seat