NEO-RLS Continuing Education

CHECK ME OUT!Conducting Legal and Effective Background Checks - 09/09/2010 - Online Training

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/09/2010
Location: Online Training

What background checks do you need to perform in order to protect yourself against a "Negligent Hiring" lawsuit?
What DOCUMENTS and NOTICES must you have in place in order to perform background checks?
How does the "Fair Credit Reporting Act" govern your background checks and reference checks?
What documents can help you gain the cooperation of other organizations in getting reference information?
What should your employment application say to protect you and those providing you with reference information?

and MUCH, MUCH more...
Join Scott as he reviews the basics and the finer points of Federal Wage and Hour Law. Scott will not only outline how Wage and Hour Law operates, but he will review how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!

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Technology for Management - 09/10/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/10/2010
Location: Online Training

Does technology seem like a cloud of confusion? Ever wonder what''s really going on in your library''s network and systems? Not sure what questions to ask staff or how to evaluate their performance? How do you know if that high-priced consultant is really doing anything? If you''re looking for answers we''re here to help!

NEO-RLS invites managers/administration to join us for an informative WebEx session on evaluating and gaining understanding of the technical infrastructure of your organization. We aren''t going to throw lots of techie terms and concepts at you but instead attendees will learn how to evaluate their technical environment, gain an understanding of the situation and, know what questions to ask when things don''t work.

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Session I: Speaking Skills: Step Up to a WOW Presentation - 09/14/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/14/2010
Location: Online Training

What message do you send? Make the most of your opportunities to share information and influence others. Whether your "audience" is a team or larger group of people, add impact and influence to your presentations.

Organize your thoughts in a logical and persuasive way using a pre designed format
Select "fit-your-audience" right supporting details that clearly impart information
Build audience rapport by understanding how to use talking points and examples/stories
Gain tips on enhancing your visual presence and your ability to connect with your audience
Create interest and tie your talk together with effective introductions and conclusions

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When I Wake Up if I Find you Sleeping, You''re Fired: Taking That First Step to Manager - 09/15/2010 - Online Training

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/15/2010
Location: Online Training

When you move to that first position of management your view, responsibilities, and focus must change from one of individual contributor to manager and leader. This webinar will focus on the very first steps you need to take to set your expectations and vision for your area of responsibility.

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Listeners'' Advisory: Introducing New Music to Patrons - 09/16/2010 - Online Training

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500

Date: 09/16/2010
Location: Online Training

What do a Librarian, a Technical Services Assistant, and an Administrative Assistant all have in common? A love of music. Indeed, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow said it best when he stated, "Music is the universal language of mankind." This lively program is presented from the perspective of music lovers and will introduce Music Advisory as a way to expose customers (and ourselves) to new music.

Participants will learn new ways to search (using iTunes, Pandora, etc.) for digital music online and develop Music Advisory services at their libraries.

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Fall Membership Meeting - 09/21/2010 - Twinsburg,OH

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:07:00 -0500

Date: 09/21/2010
Location: Twinsburg,OH

Join us for a fun and interesting program featuring author Ralph Keyes.

Talking Retro: Confessions of a Word Book Writer"

In this talk Ralph Keyes will discuss how researching his many books on language has changed in two decades'' time. As he puts it, the challenge has gone from dealing with a scarcity of information to confronting an over-abundance of data. Keyes''s program will focus on "retrotalk," the subject of his most recent book I Love It When You Talk Retro: Hoochie-Coochie, Double Whammy, Drop a Dime and the Forgotten Origins of American Speech. Finding the origins of what he calls "retroterms" posed unique research challenges ranging from finding the original 1812 cartoon of a "Gerry Mander" to locating old ads for snake oil liniment and a bottle of tabloids - the compressed pills that loaned their name to shrunken newspapers over a century ago. These accounts and many more will fill this entertaining and informative presentation.

Ralph Keyes has appeared on Oprah Winfrey, The Today Show, The Tonight Show, ABC World News Tonight, and 20/20. He has been a frequent guest on NPR radio shows such as All Things Considered, Talk of the Nation and Fresh Air. Please join us for a program you won''t want to miss.

You will also hear updates from NEO''s staff.

For this program NEO-RLS is offering special pricing for our Member libraries $15 for the first member of the library to attend and $5 for every staff member after. NEO will adjust the invoices to reflect the correct charge.

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Digital Reference: Using Google tools in your everyday reference work. - 09/22/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/22/2010
Location: Online Training

Google is changing more than the world: They''re changing how you do your reference work! Stay up to date and learn about these exciting developments through this fast-paced, informative webinar. We''ll look at an overview of the newly-revised Google search results, the growing News Archive, the Timeline product, Books, and even the Google Wonder Wheel! We''ll also give you specific scenarios where these products can help you with your everyday reference needs. Help your patronsand help yourself stay in the technological loop today!

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PC Troubleshooting: Session II of IV - 09/23/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/23/2010
Location: Online Training

What do you do if the computer staff isn''t around and your system keeps crashing or if your printer magically stops working? Most of us get frustrated and turn off the system or worse! In this course we will approach troubleshooting from the non-techie perspective to help you develop some good general computer troubleshooting skills that can ease your frustration, and help you work with patrons and get your computer back on track faster.

In the second of four sessions learn how to handle it when the pc locks up, and diagnosing attached device problems.

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PC Troubleshooting: Session II of IV - 09/24/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/24/2010
Location: Online Training

In the second of four sessions learn how to handle it when the pc locks up, and diagnosing attached device problems.

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Session II: Speaking Skills Practice Session - 09/28/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/28/2010
Location: Online Training

Put speaking concepts from Session I to practice in this interactive second session. Take advantage of this special opportunity to gain valuable coaching tips from Lauren, your speaking coach and from other participants to help you grow and increase your "WOW" factor.

Participants may volunteer to practice various aspects such introduction, supporting elements and conclusion in a rotating fashion so that those who choose to hone their skills by practice have an opportunity to hone skills.

Using pre webinar session work and information from previous session you will have a volunteer opportunity to apply presentation elements of organization, supporting details and effective introductions and conclusions.
Gain tips on lessening pre presentation nerves and review key points.
Leverage coaching tips and participant feedback to sharpen your skills and to become an even more effective

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NEO Tech News - 09/29/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/29/2010
Location: Online Training

This 1-hour session will try to wrap up what is new each month in technology that may either directly affect the library community or affect the library in a more peripheral way. Please join the NEO Technology Staff for one or more of these informative Wimba sessions.

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Using Performance Metrics for Greater Success - 09/30/2010 - Cleveland Heights,OH

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/30/2010
Location: Cleveland Heights,OH

How do you know if you are getting the most value from every aspect of your collection? How can you be sure you are maximizing the success of your programming and services? How can you prove to funders and/or donors that you are effective/productive/efficient at what you do? How can you check if you are really serving your community or constituents? You can answer all of these questions by making performance metrics an important and strategic part of your annual and daily planning.

The workshop will provide you with:

A number of tools and techniques to review and analyze your major initiatives in a quantitative manner that is based on facts not opinions.
A guide to better decisions regarding allocation of resources.
A means to improve your funder/donor initiatives by making them more persuasive.

This will be a statewide videoconference sponsored by all four regional library systems. The videoconference will be broadcasted from NEO.

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Using Performance Metrics for Greater Success - 09/30/2010 - Madison,OH

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/30/2010
Location: Madison,OH

The workshop will provide you with:

A number of tools and techniques to review and analyze your major initiatives in a quantitative manner that is based on facts not opinions.
A guide to better decisions regarding allocation of resources.
A means to improve your funder/donor initiatives by making them more persuasive.

This will be a statewide videoconference sponsored by all four regional library systems. The videoconference will be broadcasted from NEO.

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Using Performance Metrics for Greater Success - 09/30/2010 - Mansfield,OH

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/30/2010
Location: Mansfield,OH

The workshop will provide you with:

A number of tools and techniques to review and analyze your major initiatives in a quantitative manner that is based on facts not opinions.
A guide to better decisions regarding allocation of resources.
A means to improve your funder/donor initiatives by making them more persuasive.

This will be a statewide videoconference sponsored by all four regional library systems. The videoconference will be broadcasted from NEO.

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Using Performance Metrics for Greater Success - 09/30/2010 - North Ridgeville,OH

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/30/2010
Location: North Ridgeville,OH

The workshop will provide you with:

A number of tools and techniques to review and analyze your major initiatives in a quantitative manner that is based on facts not opinions.
A guide to better decisions regarding allocation of resources.
A means to improve your funder/donor initiatives by making them more persuasive.

This will be a statewide videoconference sponsored by all four regional library systems. The videoconference will be broadcasted from NEO.

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Using Performance Metrics for Greater Success - 09/30/2010 - Warren,OH

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/30/2010
Location: Warren,OH

The workshop will provide you with:

A number of tools and techniques to review and analyze your major initiatives in a quantitative manner that is based on facts not opinions.
A guide to better decisions regarding allocation of resources.
A means to improve your funder/donor initiatives by making them more persuasive.

This will be a statewide videoconference sponsored by all four regional library systems. The videoconference will be broadcasted from NEO.

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Using Performance Metrics for Greater Success - 09/30/2010 - Wooster,OH

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 09/30/2010
Location: Wooster,OH

The workshop will provide you with:

A number of tools and techniques to review and analyze your major initiatives in a quantitative manner that is based on facts not opinions.
A guide to better decisions regarding allocation of resources.
A means to improve your funder/donor initiatives by making them more persuasive.

This will be a statewide videoconference sponsored by all four regional library systems. The videoconference will be broadcasted from NEO.

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16th Annual Early Childhood Literature Conference - 10/02/2010 - Boardman,OH

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/02/2010
Location: Boardman,OH

Our featured speaker is Bonnie Banks, Children''s Librarian at Amos Public Library in Sidney, Ohio. Bonnie will light up the stage with her enthusiasm and energy for storytelling. Making Books Come Alive: is an introduction to a variety of techniques to use when presenting storytimes to children including: creative dramatics, audience participation, paper folding, flannel boards, songs, props, souvenirs, fingerplays, and simple crafts.

Sue McCleaf Nespeca, NEO Youth Services Specialist will share an early childhood literature update of the latest and greatest books to share with children.

We will end the day with Annie Hawe a solo artist accompanied by her guitar and audience participation using a variety of percussion instruments and finger puppets. Come learn songs for circle time and other group time activities. This includes:

songs that encourage children''s movement and dramatization
how to have children use finger puppets and percussion instruments during songs
songs to use during the different seasons of the year
echo, call and response, and piggyback songs

Annie will have copies of her "Wake Up Sleepyhead" and other CD''s for sale. Visit Annie''s web site at: http://www.anniejamband.com/

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Solving The Personality Puzzle: Who''s Who in This Puzzle?--A.M. - 10/06/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/06/2010
Location: Online Training

Are you an employee? A manager? Do you have a spouse? Children? Friends? Acquaintances? Do you volunteer in an organization? Are you on committees? Do you ever deal with people in any context at all? Of course you do! This workshop series is an invaluable tool in understanding your own personality style, as well as understanding those with whom you interact.

You''ll be introduced to Tightrope walkers, Ringleaders, Attendants and Clowns, and find out how we are all so different... and yet so alike. Why do they do the things they do and why do you react the way you do? Why do you struggle to communicate effectively with some people? Why don''t they have the same goals you do? Why don''t they see things the way you do (after all, you''re right, right?!?)?

In the second session, Who''s Who in This Puzzle?, we''ll delve deeper by finding out what makes them - and us - tick!

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Solving The Personality Puzzle: Who''s Who in This Puzzle?--P.M. - 10/06/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/06/2010
Location: Online Training

In the second session, Who''s Who in This Puzzle?, we''ll delve deeper by finding out what makes them - and us - tick!

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Back to the Book XI - 10/07/2010 - Twinsburg,OH

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/07/2010
Location: Twinsburg,OH

This is the 11th year for Back to the Book. Our Keynote presenter is Mary Beth Weisenburger, Author and Family Humor Columnist.
SINK OR SWIM! When you have a frenzied home life and a demanding career, how do you find time to write, publish and market a book?? Jump start the day with Mary Beth Weisenburger''s hilarious stories of trying to stay afloat while following her passion. And if you''re juggling a million responsibilities including marketing, that puts you in the same boat with Mary Beth! She''ll wrap up the session with practical, creative and easy marketing tips that will lighten your load, whether you''re in charge of promoting a library,a program, a book or yourself.

Ebooks and ebook readers are not only reaching a mainstream audience, but are becoming an essential area of knowledge for library staff. Join Jessica Moyer, as she introduces ebooks and ebook readers, with a brief review of the current research, and will include an introduction to and hands on time with three of the most popular ebook readers, Kindle, Nook, and an ipod touch/iphone.

Jessica will also discuss how audiobooks are one of the fastest growing and most popular formats offered by libraries, but listeners of all ages often need help finding their next good listen. This session will introduce audiobooks, their special vocabulary, discuss audio advisory and teach the all important skill of how to listen to a book in 30 minutes or less.

This year Back to the Book will feature some best practices from NEO members.

Are you looking for exciting and innovative ways to attract readers to your book groups? Mentor Public Library is doing just that with two of its newest offerings.
Twenty something Readers Book Club Join Steve Haas, Adult Services Librarian for Mentor Public Library, and learn the ins and outs of setting up a successful book club catering to those readers in their 20''s. Insight will be given to setting up the book club, how to keep it going, and possible pitfalls to avoid.

Steve will also be joined by Barbara Hauer Technical Services and Collection Development Manager who will discuss their Books and Brushes Club.
Enrich the book group experience by exploring the fine arts. With the Book and Brush Club, you can learn how to facilitate an interesting discussion about the intriguing personal lives of the world''s renowned artists by adding a visual dimension. Included are tips on organizing author visits, phone chats, and field trips that will have your readers begging for more.

Finally, Susan Cozzens, Popular Materials Manager at Westlake Porter Public Library, will discuss "The 36 Hour Day,'' her library''s cooperative book events with the Alzheimer''s Association Cleveland Chapter. Two books, "The 36 Hour Day" by Dr. Peter Rabins and "Still Alice," a debut novel by Lisa Genova, were the literary basis for the programming which included an author event featuring Dr. Rabins and a presentation by Mary Lambert, Education and Outreach Manager of the Alzheimer''s Association, on "10 Warning Signs of Early Onset Alzheimer''s Disease" at the Tuesday Evening Book Discussion of "Still Alice" that Susan facilitates.

Our closing presenter is Laura Bickle, author of Embers an urban fantasy.
Defining Urban Fantasy: From Angels to Vampires Laura Bickle will talk about breaking into the urban fantasy genre as a new author. She''ll define the differences and boundaries between urban fantasy and its genre cousin, paranormal romance. She''ll also discuss history, influences, and trends in urban fantasy, as well as popular titles for readers.

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Technology on a Shoestring - 10/08/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/08/2010
Location: Online Training

In this workshop will discuss free alternatives to popular and sometimes very expensive programs that we use daily in the library. We will talk thru the pros and cons of open source and shareware as well as show you how to find these programs on the internet while avoiding spyware and viruses.

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New Book Look - 10/14/2010 - Warren,OH

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/14/2010
Location: Warren,OH

Come to our fall New Book Looks to review the newest titles for 2010. Youth Services Specialist, Sue McCleaf Nespeca will book-talk some of the best titles on the list.

Attendees may come anytime during the day to look at the new books, however book-talks on new books will be held at 10:00 at each location.

The purpose of the NEO-RLS Book Look is to have the opportunity to preview around 500 new children and teen books in order to make wise decisions with limited book funds. We encourage everyone attending to schedule adequate time to review the books in addition to hearing the book talks.

New Books from ALL Major Publishing Houses and also several smaller publishing houses will be available for preview.

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PICK ME and PICK ME and PICK ME!Designing and Conducting An Effective Interview - 10/14/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/14/2010
Location: Online Training

What Constitutes LEGAL and ILLEGAL INTERVIEW Questions?
What Is A STRUCTURED INTERVIEW?
What Is A BEHAVIORAL Question and A HYPOTHETICAL Question and And How Will They GREATLY Improve The Accuracy Of An Interview?
What SELECTION TOOLS Should You Use and And Which Ones Are Legal?
and MUCH, MUCH more...

Join Scott as he reviews how to increase the chances you will hire the RIGHT candidate. Scott will outline for you in his own unique, practical, entertaining and humorous style how to most effectively interview candidates so you can choose the RIGHT ONE!

Scott will not only outline this subject for you, but he will review how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!

and MUCH, MUCH more... Join Scott as he reviews how to get the background information you need to protect yourself and to hire the right person. Scott will outline for you in his own unique, practical, entertaining and humorous style what legal requirements exist in conducting background checks and how to get the background information you need to make a good hiring decision. Scott will not only outline this subject for you, but he will review how to use this information IMMEDIATELY!

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Director''s Network--East - 10/15/2010 - Chardon,OH

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:08:00 -0500

Date: 10/15/2010
Location: Chardon,OH

Join other directors for a lunch and networking session to kick off the new school year. Help us set an agenda for future online and in-person meetings. We will finish the afternoon with a brief presentation: "How to track Health Care Reform requirements-Resources for Library Directors." Directors of small libraries are especially encouraged to come and meet your colleagues!

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New Book Look - 10/15/2010 - Warren,OH

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/15/2010
Location: Warren,OH

Come to our fall New Book Looks to review the newest titles for 2010. Youth Services Specialist, Sue McCleaf Nespeca will book-talk some of the best titles on the list.

Attendees may come anytime during the day to look at the new books, however book-talks on new books will be held at 10:00 at each location.

New Books from ALL Major Publishing Houses and also several smaller publishing houses will be available for preview.

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New Book Look - 10/18/2010 - Cleveland Heights,OH

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/18/2010
Location: Cleveland Heights,OH

Come to our fall New Book Looks to review the newest titles for 2010. Youth Services Specialist, Sue McCleaf Nespeca will book-talk some of the best titles on the list.

Attendees may come anytime during the day to look at the new books, however book-talks on new books will be held at 10:00 at each location.

New Books from ALL Major Publishing Houses and also several smaller publishing houses will be available for preview.

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Missions, Visions, Goals OH MY: Making Sense of My New Position with all the Buzzwords and Challenges - 10/20/2010 - Online Training

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/20/2010
Location: Online Training

There is no shortage of new things to learn and do with your new found job and setting the direction of your team is certainly one of the more important, this webinar will explore what a mission statement is and is not and how to set a clear goal for your team.

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PC Troubleshooting: Session III of IV - 10/21/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/21/2010
Location: Online Training

In the third session learn what to do when the internet is "Down", tips and tricks to identify what the problem is and how to fix it.

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Director''s Network--West - 10/22/2010 - Medina,OH

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:08:00 -0500

Date: 10/22/2010
Location: Medina,OH

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PC Troubleshooting: Session III of IV - 10/22/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/22/2010
Location: Online Training

In the third session learn what to do when the internet is "Down", tips and tricks to identify what the problem is and how to fix it.

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Violent Intruder Response Strategies - 10/26/2010 - Akron,OH

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/26/2010
Location: Akron,OH

The world is quickly becoming a different place. And while the chances of finding yourself or colleagues involved in an act of mass violence is rare, it is real. The attacks on places like Columbine High School and Virginia Tech University are reminders of how real these dangers are. You should be prepared. If your survival strategy is to rely on the police or military to arrive in time to save you, history has shown that to be unrealistic. You are the real "First Responder". You are responsible for the safety of you and yours. Easily said, but how does that correlate to real action? We will teach you easy, but effective, survival strategies for both armed and unarmed response to those meaning you and your colleagues harm.

An overview of a proactive philosophy gaining nationally acceptance designed to increase safety of private and public institutions should they become involved in the very rare event of a Violent Intruder Attack. Philosophy follows the long-standing Crime Prevention Model of General Deterrence, Specific Deterrence, and Hardening of the Target. Response Options is a Critical Incident Response Training company based in Texas. The philosophy and training programs of the organization are based on over 60 years Police SWAT and Military experience of its founders, as well as over 30 years classroom experience of some of our associates. Survival of violent events on the streets and battelfields has taught valuable lessons and skills needed to survive extreme violence. We have taken these learned skills and adapted them for use by building occupants in the event of a Violent Intruder. Lockdown (Securing-in-Place), and other passive strategies do not provide enough training or information to those in immediate lethal danger. Increasing the skill level necessary to hurt potential victims is actually quite easily effected through simple acts and mindset, but unfortunately, most of our citizens are not aware of these simple, but effective, strategies. We will show you.

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Violent Intruder Response Strategies - 10/27/2010 - Warren,OH

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/27/2010
Location: Warren,OH

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Violent Intruder Response Strategies - 10/28/2010 - Cleveland,OH

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/28/2010
Location: Cleveland,OH

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NEO Tech News - 10/29/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 10/29/2010
Location: Online Training

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New Book Look - 11/02/2010 - Wooster,OH

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 11/02/2010
Location: Wooster,OH

Come to our fall New Book Looks to review the newest titles for 2010. Youth Services Specialist, Sue McCleaf Nespeca will book-talk some of the best titles on the list.

Attendees may come anytime during the day to look at the new books, however book-talks on new books will be held at 1:30 p.m. at each location.

New Books from ALL Major Publishing Houses and also several smaller publishing houses will be available for preview.

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Do This, Don''t Do That, for Crying Out Loud Just Do Something: How to Motivate Employees Without Having to Become a Psychologist - 11/09/2010 - Online Training

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 11/09/2010
Location: Online Training

Many new managers take on the responsibility that it is up to them to motivate someone else to do their job. This webinar will de-mystify that notion and provide you with a clear and easy to implement set of tools to set the stage for motivation to happen.

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Your Library Your Community - 11/10/2010 - Dublin,OH

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:08:00 -0500

Date: 11/10/2010
Location: Dublin,OH

The ability to connect to share ideas, resources, information, knowledge, and programs offers libraries an exciting means of achieving their own goals as well as those of the community at large.

While the landscape changed dramatically in Ohio''s libraries last year, it is imperative that we continue to reach out into our communities to not only show our value, but position ourselves as true destinations in community life.

Six of your library organizations in Ohio have collaborated on a joint education event entitled Your Library, Your Community.

OHIONET, the Ohio Library Council, NEO-RLS, NORWELD, SERLS, and SWON Regional Libraries have worked together to bring you a day of learning focused on libraries as the center of their local communities, as well as how to make your community presence even more pronounced to your customers, stakeholders, and users.

Join your peers from across the state at The Conference Center at OCLC on November 10 to explore programs that focus on using demographics and marketing to build a collection that mirrors your community make-up, examining the principles of Web 3.0 to continue to offer excellent customer service, and discussing the lessons we learn as children to teach us about the best ways to cooperate, collaborate, and share with each other to build better libraries.

Your Library, Your Community is a networking opportunity for the library community to further explore ideas on reaching out into our communities, fostering new creative library partnerships, and defining opportunities for Ohio libraries of all types and sizes.

Thanks to a grant from the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), awarded by the State Library of Ohio, registration for this event is only $60. OCLC has generously provided meeting space to serve as the host site for this education event.

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PC Troubleshooting: Session IV - 11/18/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 11/18/2010
Location: Online Training

In the fourth and final session learn how to handle Spyware and Computer Viruses.

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Solving The Personality Puzzle: How in the World Can I Communicate With Them?--A.M. - 11/18/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 11/18/2010
Location: Online Training

In the final session of the series, How in the World Can I Communicate With Them?, we''ll learn how to stay on TRAC with specific ways to deal with each style.

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Solving The Personality Puzzle: How in the World Can I Communicate With Them?--P.M. - 11/18/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 11/18/2010
Location: Online Training

In the final session of the series, How in the World Can I Communicate With Them?, we''ll learn how to stay on TRAC with specific ways to deal with each style.

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PC Troubleshooting: Session IV - 11/19/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 11/19/2010
Location: Online Training

In the fourth and final session learn how to handle Spyware and Computer Viruses.

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NEO Tech News - 11/24/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 11/24/2010
Location: Online Training

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NEO Tech News - 12/15/2010 - Online Training

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:00 -0500

Date: 12/15/2010
Location: Online Training

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