Welcome to Hennepin County Library's extranet. Here we offer a sampling of resources from our staff intranet and public website to the broader library community. We welcome your comments and suggestions.


Recent Staff Presentations

Northwoods Children’s Book Conference, October 19, 2012
Getting Boys to Read: Starting A Guys Read Book Club – Joni Kreuser and David Lane, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PPS)

2012 COSUGI Conference, May 5, 2012
Implementing "Overnight Authorities" from MARCIVE on Horizon – Phil Feilmeyer, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS)

Minnesota Library Association Conference, October 7, 2010
Supporting Early Literacy Learning – Lisa Bjerken, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS)

Minnesota Library Association Conference, October 7, 2010
Raising Reading Excitement: Successful Partnerships Between Elementary Schools and Public Libraries – Lisa Stuart, Hennepin County Library, Karen Boettcher, Judy Lander and Monica Stratton, presenters
Presentation (PPS)

Reference Renaissance, August 10, 2010
Video Reference: A Pilot Project – Christine Clifford, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS)

American Library Association Conference, June 27, 2010
Media Mashup – Cynthia Matthias, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Handout (PDF)

Games, Learning and Society Conference, June 9-11, 2010
Turtles, Gobos, Greeps and Brick Blocks: Design-based Learning Models in Informal Settings – Cynthia Matthias, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS)

Library Technology Conference LibTech, March 17, 2010
Readers Advisory 2.0 – Michele McGraw and Jody Wurl, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PPS)
Social Library Apps (PDF)
Jody's Favorites (DOC)
Michele's Favorites (DOC)

Library Technology Conference LibTech, March 17, 2010
Fast, Cheap and Out of Control: Low Budget Technology Programs for the Non-experts – Alicia Anderson and Cynthia Matthias, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PDF)
Fast, Cheap and Out of Control (PDF)
Resource List (PDF)
Sample Workshop Outline (PDF)

Library Technology Conference LibTech, March 17, 2010
Video Reference, a Pilot Project – Christine Clifford and Jen Nelson, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PPS)

TDS Library System, October 30, 2009
Early Literacy Spaces in Your Library – Dana Bjerke and Joanna Redman, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PPS - 37MB)

Minnesota Library Association (MLA), October 15, 2009
Online Book Clubs: Engaging Busy Kids with Books and Technology – Ann Melrose, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS - 5MB)

ALA, July 12, 2009
History Day Hullabaloo: Partnering for Student Success – Maureen Hartman, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS - 5.8MB)

Staff Training and Development, Indianhead Federated Library System (Eau Claire, WI), March 26, 2009
Immigrant Resources Staff presented about Hmong, Latino and Somali Cultures – Chaleng Lee, Marcela Sánchez, Warsame Shirwa, Emily Watts, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Hmong Presentation (PPS - 5MB)
Latin American Culture Presentation (PPS - 3MB)
Storytimes Presentation (PPS - 1MB)

Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO), October 4, 2008
World Language Storytimes: Supporting Literacy Development for ELL Students – Marcela Sánchez, Bernie Farrell, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PPS - 2.6MB)

Minnesota Educational Media Organization (MEMO), October 3, 2008
Books, Literacy and Computers: Online Opportunities for Students – Ann Melrose, Sharon Hilts McGlinn, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PPS - 17MB)

Minnesota Age & Disabilities Odyssey, August 18, 2008
Innovative Programs for Older Adults and People With Disabilities @ Your Library – Margaret Gillespie, Lin Maki, Ann Melrose, presenters, Hennepin County Library. Mary Chilvers, presenter, Minnesota Board on Aging
Presentation (PPS - 2.5MB)

Reference Renaissance, August 5, 2008
Reference and Information Services for Library Customers you May Never Meet – Christine Clifford, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS - 4MB)

American Library Association, June 30, 2008
Brookdale Library's International Teen Club (ITC) – Amy McNally, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS - 10MB)

Public Library Association, March 28, 2008
Reading with Babies: Early Literacy Skills and Web Video – Ann Melrose, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Presentation (PPS - 1MB)

Public Library Association, March 28, 2008
Access Expanded: At Home Library Services – Patrick Jones, Hennepin County Library, presenter
Hennepin County Library Presentation (PPS - 28MB)
Objectives and FAQs (DOC - 34KB)
At Home Service Guidelines from Hennepin County Library (DOC - 38KB)
Sample marketing letter from Hennepin County Library (DOC - 41KB)
Valentine's project overview from Hennepin County Library (DOC - 84KB) Indianhead Federated Library Presentation (PPS - 3.3MB)
Allen County Public Library Presentation (PPS - 5.8MB)

Public Library Association, March 27, 2008
Supporting Early English Language Learners – Lillian Duran, PhD, Minnesota State University, presenter
Presentation (PPS - 9.4MB)

Language of the Heart @ Your Library – Dana Bjerke and Bernie Farrell, Hennepin County Library, presenters
Presentation (PPS - 5.3MB)
Favorite Books and Music for Spanish Storytime (DOC - 308KB)
Best Practices for a Successful World Language Storytime (PDF - 87KB)
Components of a Successful World Language Storytime Guidelines (PDF - 87KB)
Resource List (DOC - 15KB)

More Presentations from previous years

Public Training - Computer Course Outlines and Handouts

Computer Class for Complete Beginners: Learn the difference between hardware and software, practice using a mouse, find out more about library resources if you have little or no experience using a computer.

Computer Skills Workshop: Work on projects and practice skills from using the mouse and keyboarding to using email and Microsoft Office with our software instructors and volunteer assistants. Handouts: Explorer Command Buttons and Mouse Keyboard Tutorials

Email: Intermediate: Learn how to use folders, view and attach files to an e-mail and set up an e-mail address book using a Yahoo! account.Handout: Intermediate Email

Microsoft Excel: Basics: Learn the basics of working with an Excel spreadsheet: navigation, entering data and using formulas. Handout: Basic Tasks in Excel 2007

Microsoft Excel: Charts and Graphs: Learn to create and integrate graphs and charts into your Excel spreadsheets. Handout.

Microsoft Excel: Creating and Managing Lists: Learn to create lists such as an inventory, contact list or collection, sort data and print using Microsoft Excel. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets is highly recommended. Handout: Creating Lists

Microsoft Excel: Simple Budgets: Download and adapt a budget template from Microsoft Office website. Learn to identify and alter the formulas to suit your own needs. Prerequisite: Microsoft Excel Basics or familiarity with spreadsheets is highly recommended. Handout: Simple Budgets

Microsoft Word: Basics: Learn the basics: how to use the ribbon, enter and delete text, basic formatting, cut, copy and paste, save and save as. Handout: Basic Tasks in Word 2007

Microsoft Word: Formatting Tips for Résumé Writers: Learn how to set tab stops, use bulleted lists, bold and italic formats to make your résumé shine. Prerequisite: Microsoft Word Basics or familiarity with word processing is highly recommended. Handouts: The Ruler, Formatting Instructions, Unformatted Resume, Formatted Resume

Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics: Learn to create presentations and use the Ribbon to create a basic slide show. Handout: Basic Tasks in PowerPoint 2007

Microsoft PowerPoint: Multimedia Tips: Use multimedia tips and tricks such as auto transitions, audio and video to dress up your presentations. Prerequisite: Microsoft PowerPoint: Basics or familiarity with presentation software is highly recommended. Handout: Multimedia Tips

Microsoft Publisher: Basics: Learn to use the menus and toolbars to create and publish your own fliers, brochures and greeting cards. Handout.

OpenOffice: Basics: OpenOffice is a free, multiplatform office suite that can be used to create documents, spreadsheets, and presentations. Learn how to use Open Office in the library and how to download and install the program at home or work. Presentation: OpenOffice

OpenOffice: Writer and Calc: Learn how to use these freely available word processor and spreadsheet programs, practice simple data entry and formatting skills, discuss how these programs differ from Microsoft Word and Excel. Handout: Basic Tasks in OpenOffice

Social Networking: Basics: Learn how to navigate the new generation of social media websites including Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Handout: Social Networking, Twitter Cheat Sheet

Media MashUp

An IMLS-funded Nation of Leaders Demonstration Project
This area contains reports, documents and supporting materials related to IMLS LG 07-08-0113. This project is supported in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Any views, findings, conclusions, recommendations expressed in these materials do not necessarily represent those of the Institute fof Musuem and Library Services.

Adult Learning

Preparing for the US Citizenship Exam

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