Theology Cataloging Bulletin Vol. 25, No 1 • November 2016 3-1 Section 3 Section Three: News and Views (of the Members of the ATLA Technical Services Section) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES Creating Visual Presentations American Management Assoc. Learn why less is more is using visuals to boost your ability to communicate your message. Topics covered include understanding the 3 types of presentations, strategies for reducing slide text, and graphic layout principles and the power of negative space. November 29, 2016 $199 http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Creating-Visual-Presentations.aspx Mastering Excel® PivotTables®: American Management Assoc. How to Crunch Numbers Like an Expert Analyze data quickly without dealing with complex formulas. This webinar will demonstrate shortcuts for automating difficult analyses, as well as how to create summary totals, modify PivotTables to boost efficiency, and tips and tricks to create reports. December 1, 2016 $199 http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/Mastering-Excel-Pivot-Tables.aspx Ontologies and Linked Data Library Juice Academy Focus on SKOS, OWL, MADs/METS/MODS, and the Open Linked Data movement. Discuss strategies for creating taxonomies and ontologies using open source tools such as Protégé. December 5-30, 2016 $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/054-ontologies-linked.php Awesome PowerPoint Tricks for Effective Presentations Training Magazine Network Revolutionize presentations and training material using visuals, diagrams, and animated sequences. Attendees will receive how-to guides, PowerPoint tricks, and a PowerPoint toolkit. December 13, 2016 FREE http://www.trainingmagnetwork.com/events/1012 Metadata Implementation Library Juice Academy Develop and test application profiles in XML using an open source METS/MODS metadata creation tool. METS, VRA Core, MODS, Darwin Core, and PBcore as well as administrative metadata will be covered. January 2-27, 2017 $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/106-metadata-implementation.php E-Book Management for Academic Libraries Library Juice Academy Learn about the different methods of e-book acquisition, how to decide what method(s) to use for e-book discovery, workflow considerations unique to e-books, and how to assist users. January 2-27, 2017 $175 http://libraryjuiceacademy.com/143-e-books.php Theology Cataloging Bulletin Vol. 25, No 1 • November 2016 3-2 Section 3 Discovering Discovery Layers: An Introduction OhioNet Discusses the purpose of discovery layers, how they work, and why they are useful for libraries and patrons. Learn how this search tool differs from databases and catalogs and consider the pros and cons of using a discovery tool. January 24, 2017 $25-$45 https://www.ohionet.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=358 Doing More with Less: How to Motivate and Reward American Management Assoc. Your Overworked Staff during Lean Times Make work fun again by exploring key ingredients for strengthening employee commitment, engagement, and career satisfaction. Learn how to develop an "achievement mentality" in staff, implement recognition and appreciation campaigns, and reengage those who have fallen into "maintenance mode". January 26, 2017 $149 http://www.amanet.org/training/webcasts/How-to-Motivate-and-Reward-Your-Overworked-Staff-during-Lean-Times. aspx Submitted by Leslie Engelson, Metadata Librarian Waterfield Library, Murray State University SELECTED ARTICLES FROM CURRENT LIBRARY JOURNALS Adamich, Tom. "MarcEdit: An Evolving Tool." Technicalities 36, no. 5 (September 2016): 15-17. Bull, Sarah and Amanda Quimby. "A Renaissance in Library Metadata? The Importance of Community Collaboration in a Digital World." Insights: The UKSG Journal 29, no. 2 ( July 2016): 146-153. Carrasco, Rafael C., Aureo Serrano, and Reydi Castillo-Buergo. 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