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PORTALS is a library consortium committed to meeting the research and educational needs of people in the greater Portland, Oregon area through cooperative and creative access to information resources and services.

PORTALS proudly supports Northwest Central, an online clearinghouse for continuing education.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Screencasting In and Out of Your Library

April 25, 2008

Screencasts are superb tools for teaching library users about your technology and resources.  Best of all, screencasts can be produced quickly without any specialized equipment.  This workshop will show how libraries are using screencasts to create tutorials and provide hands-on training in creating screencasts using Camtasia.

Note: workshop full. To be added to a waiting list, email rrichard@pcc.edu.

 


Saving the Environment – One Reference Question at a Time

May 9, 2008

Come hone your skills in answering environmental reference questions.  This workshop will cover

  • The organization of environmental science information
  • Government agencies / NGOs / Professional Societies
  • Reference books / Journals / Databases / Repositories
  • Referral to experts
  • Really cool websites!

Registration and more information

 


Library Best Practices: Working with Patrons with Psychiatric Disabilities

May 16, 2008

This workshop is for all library staff  who work with the public. A panel of mental health professionals and others will provide a basic understanding about clinical conditions that will help library staff in their interactions with patrons with psychosocial barriers. 

Registration and more information


Navigating Next Generation Catalog Interfaces

May 30, 2008

Is your library catalog in need of revitalization? This 3-hour workshop will combine hands-on exercises, small group activities, and lecture to help participants gain an understanding of catalog interfaces, good catalog design, enhancements, needs assessment, usability testing, and more.

Registration and more information.


 



MEMBER LIBRARIES

Clark College
Fort Vancouver Regional Library
George Fox University
Linfield College
Marylhurst University
Mt. Hood Community College
Multnomah County Library
Oregon Health & Science University
Pacific University
Portland Community College
Portland State University
Reed College
University of Portland
WSU Vancouver