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	<title>RUSABlog &#187; Online learning</title>
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		<title>RUSA genealogy events: online course closes today, institute registration open</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/11/05/genealogyevents-nov09remind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know?
 
Genealogical research is one of the primary patron uses of the reference desk, and remains one of the most time consuming reference desk duties in public libraries, especially for those generalist desks that do not have genealogy or history specialists on staff. Academic librarians who service students assigned local history projects quickly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Registration for reference and genealogy online courses closing VERY soon</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/28/onlinece-fall09reminder1/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:28:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We’re holding registration for “The Reference Interview”, a RUSA online course, open through the end of the day tomorrow (Thursday).
There are only a few spots left for this session, Nov.2-Dec. 18—don’t’ miss out!
Coursework for “The Reference Interview” is completed at your own pace, with a few scheduled chat sessions to help you practice the reference [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RUSA online courses added to schedule: Reference Interview and Genealogy 101</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/09/fall09-rusa-refint-geneal/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/09/fall09-rusa-refint-geneal/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:21:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two more RUSA courses have been added to the fall lineup!
The Reference Interview, Nov. 2 &#8211; Dec. 18
This popular introductory course provides a comprehensive overview focused on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service and the different types of questions that can be used to help patrons identify what they need. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fall offering of RUSA’s Reference Interview online course open for registration</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/06/refinterview-nov09/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/10/06/refinterview-nov09/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:04:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[LIS Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the fall session “The Reference Interview,” one of RUSA&#8217;s online courses.
This popular introductory course, which will be offered Nov. 2 – Dec. 18, is a comprehensive overview focused on the methods of evaluating reference service, behavioral aspects of reference service and the different types of questions that can be used [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Registration closes April 27 for RUSA online course covering basics of reference</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/04/22/refinterview-april27reg/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/04/22/refinterview-april27reg/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:23:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Librarians and library staff interested in acquiring basic reference skills have until April 27 to register for “The Reference Interview,” an online course offered by RUSA.
This comprehensive course covers such reference interview topics as cultivating an approachable reference environment, successful questioning and listening techniques and appropriate follow-up methods. Staff of all levels at all types [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RUSA professional development is key to success in business reference</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/04/22/rusa-bizref-extravaganza/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/04/22/rusa-bizref-extravaganza/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2009 14:21:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Library professionals interested in adding basic business knowledge and business reference skills to their resume are invited to participate in “Business Reference 101,” an online course, and “Mastering Business Acumen (MBA) in a Day,” a one-day workshop, both offered by RUSA.
The consistently sold out “Business Reference 101” course is appropriate for all types of librarians [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Marketing Basics Online Course: Registration ends Monday, March 30</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/03/26/marketing-basicssp09/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/03/26/marketing-basicssp09/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:06:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Customer Service]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Librarians intimidated by marketing assignments related to their jobs or looking to perfect their marketing know-how should register for Marketing Basics for Libraries, an online course offered by RUSA.
The course is appropriate for both public and academic librarians and library staff who are asked to market library services, as well as other types of librarians [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Business know-how subject of RUSA BRASS preconference</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/02/19/business-know-how-subject-of-rusa-brass-preconference/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/02/19/business-know-how-subject-of-rusa-brass-preconference/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:26:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[“Mastering Business Acumen (MBA) in a Day,” a preconference at ALA&#8217;s 2009 Annual Conference will arm a wide variety of librarians with the know-how needed to address patrons&#8217; basic business questions.
Public, academic and special librarians as well as library school students new to business reference can reap the rewards of this professional development event hosted [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More learning opportunities from our ALA colleagues</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/02/03/more-learning-opportunities-from-our-ala-colleagues/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2009/02/03/more-learning-opportunities-from-our-ala-colleagues/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2009 17:05:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Evaluation of VR Posters]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our friends down the hall at the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) have some pretty awesome online courses starting next Monday, Feb. 9. Brief descriptions are below, but you can read full descriptions and register at http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/edcareeers/profdevelopment/alscweb/index.cfm 
Fees are $95 for personal ALSC members; $145 for personal ALA members; and $165 for non-members.
Questions? [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Online Course Schedule for Spring 2009</title>
		<link>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2008/12/02/online-course-schedule-for-spring-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://rusa.ala.org/blog/2008/12/02/online-course-schedule-for-spring-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:42:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Liz, RUSA staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Need that professional competitive edge in the new year? Consider one of our online courses to sharpen your resume.
Registration is now open for the spring offerings, including:
Reference Interview, Feb. 2 – March 13 and May 4 – June 19
Genealogy 101, Feb. 16 – March 21
Business Reference 101, Feb. 16 – March 13 and May 4 [...]]]></description>
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