The LSU School of Library & Information Science (SLIS) invites you to join us for our inaugural year of professional development & lifelong learning webinars. This series covers a range of topics presented by experts and practitioners in the field. The series will include one session inspired by alumna Jackie Wintle which will focus on access for people with disabilities and be free of charge due to her generous gift.
In an uncertain time it is important to keep learning to better yourself and others. Take advantage of this opportunity to engage with and learn from the experts. Each webinar will include opportunities to network with other attendees to build professional relationships and engage in valuable dialogue.
More information & Registration at https://www.lsuchse.com/d/87q0yt/
Registration
Individual Webinar Registration (A la carte)
LSU SLIS Students & Alumni: $25.00 per webinar
General Registration: $35.00 per webinar
*September webinar free of charge, provided by the Mary Jack Wintle Education Fund
Full Webinar Series Registration
Save $25 when purchasing the entire series - Register before October 14
LSU SLIS Students & Alumni: $100.00
General Registration: $150.00
Webinar Topics & Schedule
Information Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired
Thursday, September 24, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Dominick Spinelli
Head, Collection Development Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled
Surviving a Pandemic at a Public Library
Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Dr. Jennifer Thiele
Director, Marinette Consolidated Library Service
Introduction to Copyright for Analog Materials
Saturday, November 14, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Benson Green
Trial Consultant, Douglas Green Associates, Inc.
Introduction to Copyright for Digital Materials
Saturday, February 27, 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Benson Green
Trial Consultant, Douglas Green Associates, Inc.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Information Science
Thursday, March 25, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Dr. Jennifer Stevenson
Lead Scientist, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Portfolio in Nuclear Technology, Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Preparing Libraries & Archives for Climate Change
Thursday, April 22, 4:00 – 5:30 PM
Dr. Edward Benoit III
Associate Director and Associate Professor, School of Library & Information Science, LSU
About Jackie Wintle
In 2006, Jackie established an endowment at the School of Library & Information Science in support of her passions and life’s work. The Mary Jack Wintle Education Fund makes it possible for SLIS to offer an annual webinar addressing access for people with disabilities free of charge.
About the School of Library & Information Science
The LSU School of Library & Information Science (SLIS) provides a 100% online prestigious education in library and information science. It is the home of the Master of Library and Information Science, which is the only program accredited by the American Library Association in the state of Louisiana. SLIS also offers an undergraduate minor in Digital Studies, and three certificate options. SLIS is part of the College of Human Sciences & Education.
About the College of Human Sciences & Education
The College of Human Sciences & Education, or CHSE, is a nationally accredited division of LSU. The college is comprised of the School of Education, the School of Kinesiology, the School of Leadership & Human Resource Development, the School of Library & Information Science, the School of Social Work and the University Laboratory School. These combined schools offer eight undergraduate degree programs, 20 graduate programs and seven online graduate degree and/or certificate programs, enrolling more than 1,795 undergraduate and 1,935 graduate students. The college is committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching, research and service and is committed to improving quality of life across the lifespan.