Boot Camp on Online Production
for Librarians Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 16, 2009
LAS VEGAS—Erie Looking Productions announces today that it is
arranging an intensive training workshop geared to the needs of
librarians. The workshop would involve theory as well as actual
hands-on practice producing online content. Our program is focused
on being a less high-pressure learning environment than that found
at larger conferences such as Computers in Libraries.
The event will run from 8 AM until 5 PM Pacific Time on Saturday,
February 21st. There will be a complimentary catered buffet
luncheon provided for attendees. Potential attendees are asked to
advise in advance relative to particular dietary concerns.
Recommended airlines for use in reaching Las Vegas are Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines. A two
night stay at the Fiesta Henderson was
found to cost USD$100 although prices can change with time. Staying
there or at any other “locals casino” for Friday and Saturday would
be the most cost-effective course for lodging.
The workshop is planned to start with an informational and eye
opening Internet security lecture by a special guest that will
include practical demonstrations. Mike Kellat of Erie Looking
Productions, creator of the segment series known as “Tech for
Techies”, will talk about the mechanics of production and provide
opportunities for librarians to try out the basic tools of
production that were not taught in library school. Stephen Kellat,
the writer/presenter of LISTen: The LISNews.org
Podcast, will discuss planning content releases and will engage
in role-playing exercises with participants relative to the process
of securing program guests. After navigating the realm of public
relations gatekeepers and learning how many times his background
has been investigated in the past twelve months, Kellat will share
insights about what it takes to secure guests and successfully
navigate PR gatekeepers. Subject to the availability of time,
participants will have the opportunity to help create an episode of
LISTen as part of their experiential learning.
Beyond travel and lodging costs, the event will cost USD$249 per
person. A non-refundable deposit of USD$100 will be required by
February 9th to secure a space. Space is limited and unless
significant demand requires it there will not be room for more than
fifteen librarians to attend. Librarians located in the
Commonwealth of Nations are specifically encouraged to attend the
event.
”Lectures at CiL and elsewhere are great. Lectures can be cool. For
creative enterprises like new media, hands-on experience is a
better way to learn that is worth a fortune,” Stephen Kellat
remarked about the event.
Pamela Munson is coordinating the business side of the event for
Erie Looking Productions. She is also the designated point of
contact for registration. Mrs. Munson can be reached via electronic
mail at pammunson@gmail.com.
Potential event attendees must include “ELPEVENT” on the subject
line to keep their messages out of spam traps.
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