More Altarama Training Webinars Available

For those libraries participating in the Altarama free trial of DeskStats, there are several upcoming webinars that you may want to attend. They are: Staff Introduction and Coordinator Instruction/Creating Reports. For more details, the times, and registration links, see below.

Califa DeskStats Project: Coordinator Training
This orientation webinar is intended for the project coordinator for your library.

It routinely lasts no more than 30 minutes, and covers the following topics:
1) The Califa DeskStats Project parameters
2) DeskStats functionality
3) Creating Reports in DeskStats
4) What you need to get started - we will cover this together:
-- Name & contact information for your identified project coordinator
-- Name of your organization/library
-- Names of locations where you receive/capture requests
-- Information to create logins
-- Copy or copies (may be blank) of your current reference statistics form(s)

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Wed. July 8, 2009 4pm PDT
Wed. July 15, 2009 4pm PDT
Wed. July 22, 2009 4pm PDT
Wed. July 29, 2009 4pm PDT


Califa DeskStats Project - Staff Orientation
This orientation webinar is intended for librarians who will be working with DeskStats.

It routinely lasts no more than 30 minutes, and covers the following topics:

1) The Califa DeskStats Project parameters
2) DeskStats functionality in your library's setting

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Wed. July 8 2009 3pm PDT
Wed. July 15 2009 3pm PDT
Wed. July 22 2009 3pm PDT
Wed. July 29 2009 3pm PDT

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration
with information you need to join the Webinar.


System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

Internet Librarian Discounts Available

We are again offering the Califa rate for our members to attend the Internet Librarian conference this fall. To register, please fill out the form on our website here: http://www.califa.org/uploadfiles/IL09DiscountFormCALIFASAMPLE.pdf and return it to us via mail or fax (the address and fax number is on the registration form) by September 18.

The discounted price is $279 for the three day conference, and checks should be made payable to Information Today.

Please let us know if you have any questions, or would like more information.

An update from Serials Solutions

Here is a special from Serials Solutions that you may be interested in. Let us know if you have any questions, or would like a quote.

Serials Solutions makes available “Midyear Super Savings” offer for new subscriptions

Serials Solutions is offering a “Midyear Super Savings” program available for a limited time to help you enhance the value and impact of your library. If there is any Serials Solutions 360, Ulrich’s, or WebFeat service you have been wanting, you can realize tremendous savings by taking advantage of our “Midyear Super Savings” program. Find out how much your library can save with a new subscription before June 30, 2009.

New Califa Vendor: Custom Guide

We are happy to announce that we will be coordinating an aggregated order with Custom Guide, providing customizable computer software trainings to libraries and organizations. While the size of the discount depends on how many libraries are interested in participating in the group buy, it could be substantial.

Below is product information taken from their website (customguide.com). They will be offering a webinar for Califa members on June 16 at 10am. To RSVP for the webinar, please email califa@califa.org and include the following information:

Your Name:
Your Library Name:
Your Email Address:

Also email us for pricing and quotes. We are planning for the bulk order to go in for either an August 1 or September 1 start date, depending on what the participating members require.

Please let us know if you have any questions, or would like more information and a quote. If you do wind up contacting Custom Guide directly to see sample materials, please make sure you speak to our sales rep (I will paste her information below), as the other reps there will not know what Califa is, what the order is about, etc., and won’t give you the correct pricing information.

Again, below is product information for review.

Our Sales Rep for Custom Guide:

Lisa Stelzner
Training Solutions Specialist
Phone: (888) 903-2432 ext 7005
lisa@customguide.com

Customizable Computer Training

Your training needs are unique. CustomGuide provides customizable computer training products that are engaging, effective, and affordable. Our training solutions include:

Customizable Online Learning

• Create custom courses using only the topics you want.
• Add your own lessons and content.
• Get real‐world practice with interactive software simulations.

Customizable Assessments
• Create custom assessments for topics you specify.
• Identify user skills and deficiencies with engaging, interactive software simulations.
• Provide remedial training for missed questions.

Customizable Courseware
• Create customized training manuals that include only the topics you want.
• Unlimited printing rights; print on‐demand with no per copy fees.
• Printable Instructor Guides eliminate prep time.

An update from Facts on File...

Save the Date: Califa Vendor Fair, August 27

We are so excited to be able to announce our upcoming Califa Vendor Fair, to be held August 27 at the University Library of Santa Clara University.

This day will bring together many of our vendors, and members, for extended training and demostration sessions that will allow you to learn about products in depth, get updates, ask questions, and see how colleagues from other libraries are using and marketing their subscriptions. The event will start at 8:30am with breakfast, and then be broken into 50 minute segments. During each segment there will be several demonstrations going on that you may choose from, up to 8 at a time. There will be a total of six segments during the day, and each vendor will have at least two presentation spots.

The Vendor Fair will be unique in that it's not just a chance to learn about new vendors, but also to learn about updates from products you already have, and share best practices with other libraries, learning how they might be using a product you already have, or are considering.

We have started putting information on our website on this page (which is still very much under development): www.califa.org/vendorfair2009.php As more vendors are confirmed, we will be adding them, as well as a final grid of vendors and their presentation slots a few weeks before the event, so attendees can start to plan which demonstrations to see.

There will be a fee of $20 for Califa members to attend, which includes breakfast and lunch ($30 for non-members). You may also register on the information page. Registration is currently open. Please note that registration will be capped at 100 attendees due to space restrictions, so you will want to register early to ensure your place.

Please let us know if you have any questions, and we look forward to seeing you on August 27 in Santa Clara!

Altarama DeskStats Webinars

For those libraries participating in the Altarama free trial of DeskStats, there are several upcoming webinars that you may want to attend. They are: Coordinator Introduction, Staff Introduction and Creating Reports. For more details, the times, and registration links, see below.

Califa DeskStats Project: Coordinator Training
This orientation webinar is intended for the project coordinator for your library.

It routinely lasts no more than 20 minutes, and covers the following topics:
1) The Califa DeskStats Project parameters
2) DeskStats functionality
3) What you need to get started - we will cover this together:
-- Name & contact information for your identified project coordinator
-- Name of your organization/library
-- Names of locations where you receive/capture requests
-- Information to create logins
-- Copy or copies (may be blank) of your current reference statistics form(s)

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Thu, May 21, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
Thu, May 28, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
Thu, Jun 4, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT


Califa DeskStats Project - Staff Orientation
This orientation webinar is intended for librarians who will be working with DeskStats.

It routinely lasts no more than 30 minutes, and covers the following topics:

1) The Califa DeskStats Project parameters
2) DeskStats functionality in your library's setting

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Wed, May 20, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Wed, May 27, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Wed, Jun 3, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT
Thu, May 21, 2009 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
Thu, May 28, 2009 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT
Thu, Jun 4, 2009 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM PDT

Califa DeskStats Project - Creating Reports
This orientation webinar is intended for the project coordinator for your library.

It routinely lasts no more than 30 minutes, and covers the following topics:

1) Creating reports in DeskStats

Register for a session now by clicking a date below:

Wed, May 20, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
Wed, May 27, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
Wed, Jun 3, 2009 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT

Once registered you will receive an email confirming your registration
with information you need to join the Webinar.


System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer