Every library participating in the Opportunity Online hardware grants is eligible to have an unlimited number of staff, trustees, and supporters participating in Turning the Page Online and the Virtual Learning Lounge. These two options were developed to provide initial training for people that were unable to attend Turning the Page, and to enhance the learning experience of those that did attend.
Turning the Page Online is Now Live!
Be brave! Jump right in.
Go to: www.sustaininglibrariesonline.org
You will need the conference code: 45612. To register, click on the green “First Time Visitors” button. You register as an online user using your email address, and create your own, unique password.
If a representative from your library did not attend turning the page IN DECATUR:
One person from your library, preferably the library director, must complete the online-learning advocacy symposium requirement. The required coursework takes about 5 hours. You can start, stop and resume at a later time.
WHICH COURSES ARE REQUIRED?
There are 7 sessions that you must complete. Two sessions are required: “Getting Started” (the first course) and “It’s a Wrap” (the final course). In addition, you must complete 5 electives of your choice.
HOW DO I KNOW WHEN I AM FINISHED?
There is a tracking device that will keep you aware of your progress. You will be able to print a certificate when you have completed the requirements.
WHAT IS MY DEADLINE?
All coursework must be completed by March 1, 2010. This is also the date by which you need to have raised matching funds. Grant award checks cannot be issued until all requirements of phase 1, including completing Turning the Page, have been met.
If you, staff, trustees, and supporters did attend turning the page IN DECATUR:
You have already met the advocacy training requirement, but you are welcome to continue the discussions and participate in sessions that you were not able to attend. Take advantage of this opportunity!
To access the Virtual Learning Lounge:
Go to: www.plaspace.org
You can “join” discussion groups on library related topics.
To ensure that you have an optimal experience using Turning the Page Online and the Virtual Learning Lounge, your computer should meet the following specs:
- Pop-up blocker disabled
- Audio enabled
- Browsers: Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher; Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher;
- Safari 2.0 or higher for Mac.
- All browsers should be Flash-, javascript-, and cookie-enabled
- Flash player 8.0 or higher
- Screen resolution set to 1024 x 768 or higher
- High speed Internet connection (recommended 250 K or higher)
If you have any difficulty with Turning the Page Online, please contact sls@ala.org or 1-800-545-2433 x 5039.
