(Please excuse cross-posting) *Simmons GSLIS Continuing Education* *Pop Culture in Libraries* March 1 - 31, 2010 (online asynchronous) $250 (Simmons GSLIS Alumni price $200) PDPs: 15 Students will be introduced to the important place pop culture has in libraries. Instructors will present on a variety of materials that should be a part of every library collection: books, films, music, comics, and new media. Through online meetings, required reading and screenings, students will have a chance to learn about collection development, program planning, and satisfying the needs of their patrons by providing popular materials. Students will need to access streaming video, audio, real time internet based chats, and participate online. Instructor: Robin Brenner is a Reference/Teen Librarian, Brookline, MA; [log in to unmask] Sarah Sogigian is a Trainer/Consultant for Youth Services, Metrowest MA and Boston Regional Library Systems; [log in to unmask] For more information about online workshops see http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/faq.php#faq1432 *************************************** For additional information or to register see http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/register.php or contact [log in to unmask] -- Kris Liberman '87LS Program Manager Simmons GSLIS CE T - 617-521-2803 F - 617-521-3192 [log in to unmask] http://www.simmons.edu/gslis/careers/continuing-education/index.php