The San Antonio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and the San Antonio Public Library America will present free hands-on training in the use of the social media site Twitter for business publicity and promotion, and online business research tools available from the Library.
The class will be offered twice on Wednesday, September 23, once in the morning, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon; and once in the afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Central Library, 600 Soledad.
The first part of the workshop will focus on the use of Twitter to publicize and promote business. Participants will set up their own Twitter accounts and learn about applications, searching Twitter conversations, Twitter jargon, and how to use Twitter strategically for their businesses or organizations.
Next, the session will cover free online research tools for business available on the Library’s website, http://www.mysapl.org/, with emphasis on BusinessDecision, a service that provides customizable business-oriented reports, data, and maps for the San Antonio metro area. BusinessDecision provides powerful consumer market data that enables business owners to better reach existing customers and to identify new opportunities.
The training is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register for the morning session, go to http://tinyurl.com/saplbizinfo1, and for the afternoon session, go to http://tinyurl.com/saplbizinfo2.
One hour of free parking is available in the Central Library parking garage with a validated ticket. For more information about PRSA San Antonio, go to http://www.prsanantonio.com/. For more information about the San Antonio Public Library, call 207-2500 or visit http://www.mysapl.org/.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Back-to-school is busy for teachers, too! There's help @ your library!
The San Antonio Public Library continues its series of free training workshops for teachers with a session scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19. This workshop will cover Library science resources for students. Participants will earn 2 CPE credits for each completed course.
The program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To reserve a place, please register online at teacher workshop or call (210) 207-2500.
One hour of free parking is available in the Central Library parking garage with a validated ticket. For more information, the public may call 207-2500.
The program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. To reserve a place, please register online at teacher workshop or call (210) 207-2500.
One hour of free parking is available in the Central Library parking garage with a validated ticket. For more information, the public may call 207-2500.
Got homework? We've got help!
So school is back in session - and you've got homework.
The San Antonio Public Library's got you covered! With your San Antonio Public Library card, you have free access to online tutoring in real time.
Just visit our webpage, http://www.mysapl.org/, click on "Databases," then on "Live Homework Help." You'll be connected to a qualified tutor who will work with you to resolve your homework issues. Help is available in subjects from algebra to zoology, in English Monday through Sunday, 3:oo p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and in Spanish Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Library has lots of ways to help with homework. For more infomation, call us at 207-2500.
The San Antonio Public Library's got you covered! With your San Antonio Public Library card, you have free access to online tutoring in real time.
Just visit our webpage, http://www.mysapl.org/, click on "Databases," then on "Live Homework Help." You'll be connected to a qualified tutor who will work with you to resolve your homework issues. Help is available in subjects from algebra to zoology, in English Monday through Sunday, 3:oo p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and in Spanish Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Library has lots of ways to help with homework. For more infomation, call us at 207-2500.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Online Tools for Business: Social Media and Library Resources
The San Antonio Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America and the San Antonio Public Library America will present free hands-on training in the use of the social media site Twitter for business publicity and promotion, and online business research tools available from the Library.
The class will be offered twice on Wednesday, September 23, once in the morning, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon; and once in the afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Central Library, 600 Soledad.
The first part of the workshop will focus on the use of Twitter to publicize and promote business. Participants will set up their own Twitter accounts and learn about applications, searching Twitter conversations, Twitter jargon, and how to use Twitter strategically for their businesses or organizations.
Next, the session will cover free online research tools for business available on the Library’s website, http://www.mysapl.org/, with emphasis on BusinessDecision, a service that provides customizable business-oriented reports, data, and maps for the San Antonio metro area. BusinessDecision provides powerful consumer market data that enables business owners to better reach existing customers and to identify new opportunities.
The training is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register for the morning session, go to http://tinyurl.com/saplbizinfo1, and for the afternoon session, go to http://tinyurl.com/saplbizinfo2.
One hour of free parking is available in the Central Library parking garage with a validated ticket. For more information about PRSA San Antonio, go to http://www.prsanantonio.com/. For more information about the San Antonio Public Library, call 207-2500 or visit http://www.mysapl.org/.
The class will be offered twice on Wednesday, September 23, once in the morning, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon; and once in the afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Central Library, 600 Soledad.
The first part of the workshop will focus on the use of Twitter to publicize and promote business. Participants will set up their own Twitter accounts and learn about applications, searching Twitter conversations, Twitter jargon, and how to use Twitter strategically for their businesses or organizations.
Next, the session will cover free online research tools for business available on the Library’s website, http://www.mysapl.org/, with emphasis on BusinessDecision, a service that provides customizable business-oriented reports, data, and maps for the San Antonio metro area. BusinessDecision provides powerful consumer market data that enables business owners to better reach existing customers and to identify new opportunities.
The training is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register for the morning session, go to http://tinyurl.com/saplbizinfo1, and for the afternoon session, go to http://tinyurl.com/saplbizinfo2.
One hour of free parking is available in the Central Library parking garage with a validated ticket. For more information about PRSA San Antonio, go to http://www.prsanantonio.com/. For more information about the San Antonio Public Library, call 207-2500 or visit http://www.mysapl.org/.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Las Palmas Branch Library gets a facelift
The Las Palmas Branch Library, 515 Castroville Road, will close on Monday, August 31, for renovations which will include roof replacement, parking lot repairs, exterior painting and graffiti-proofing, interior painting, restroom renovations, landscaping, sidewalk repairs, carpet replacement, furniture replacement, and installation of a new lighted flagpole. The project, which is funded by $480,000 in City of San Antonio Certificates of Obligation, is expected to last for approximately three weeks.
You can use your San Antonio Public Library card at any San Antonio Public Library location, and you can return your checked-out items to any location in the San Antonio Public Library system. You can also renew your materials online at www.mysapl.org, or phone at 207-6121 (toll-free 1-866-432-8950).
The libraries closest to the Las Palmas Branch Library are:
Bazan Branch Library
2200 W. Commerce Street
(210) 225-1614
Memorial Branch Library
3222 Culebra Road
(210) 432-6783
Guerra Branch Library
7978 Military Drive West
(210) 673-1492
You're invited to take this opportunity to get to know other libraries in our system!
For more information, please call 207-2500 or visit the Library’s website, www.mysapl.org.
You can use your San Antonio Public Library card at any San Antonio Public Library location, and you can return your checked-out items to any location in the San Antonio Public Library system. You can also renew your materials online at www.mysapl.org, or phone at 207-6121 (toll-free 1-866-432-8950).
The libraries closest to the Las Palmas Branch Library are:
Bazan Branch Library
2200 W. Commerce Street
(210) 225-1614
Memorial Branch Library
3222 Culebra Road
(210) 432-6783
Guerra Branch Library
7978 Military Drive West
(210) 673-1492
You're invited to take this opportunity to get to know other libraries in our system!
For more information, please call 207-2500 or visit the Library’s website, www.mysapl.org.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Got homework? We've got help!
So school is back in session - and you've got homework.
The San Antonio Public Library's got you covered! With your San Antonio Public Library card, you have free access to online tutoring in real time.
Just visit our webpage, www.mysapl.org, click on "Databases," then on "Live Homework Help." You'll be connected to a qualified tutor who will work with you to resolve your homework issues. Help is available in subjects from algebra to zoology, in English Monday through Sunday, 3:oo p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and in Spanish Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Library has lots more ways to help with homework. For more infomation, call us at 207-2500.
The San Antonio Public Library's got you covered! With your San Antonio Public Library card, you have free access to online tutoring in real time.
Just visit our webpage, www.mysapl.org, click on "Databases," then on "Live Homework Help." You'll be connected to a qualified tutor who will work with you to resolve your homework issues. Help is available in subjects from algebra to zoology, in English Monday through Sunday, 3:oo p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and in Spanish Sunday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Library has lots more ways to help with homework. For more infomation, call us at 207-2500.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Job hunting? The San Antonio Public Library wants to help!
Job hunting? It’s a tough market out there. Be sure your résumé reflects your skills and experience!
Whether you don’t know where to start, or just need someone to proofread what you’ve written, help is available. Thanks to a free service offered by San Antonio Public Library, you can get online résumé help in real time from a qualified tutor.
You'll need your San Antonio Public Library card. Go to the library's web site http://www.mysapl.org/, click on "Databases," scroll down and click on "Live Homework Help," then click on "Career Center." Help is available 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
You can also access this service from any public computer at the Library.
For more information, call (210) 207-2500.
Whether you don’t know where to start, or just need someone to proofread what you’ve written, help is available. Thanks to a free service offered by San Antonio Public Library, you can get online résumé help in real time from a qualified tutor.
You'll need your San Antonio Public Library card. Go to the library's web site http://www.mysapl.org/, click on "Databases," scroll down and click on "Live Homework Help," then click on "Career Center." Help is available 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., seven days a week.
You can also access this service from any public computer at the Library.
For more information, call (210) 207-2500.
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