Sirsidynix Institute FAQs
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Q: What is SirsiDynix Institute?
A: Established by Dynix in February 2003, SirsiDynix Institute is an online seminar series that provides free access to industry-leading speakers and events. By providing an ongoing forum for professional development within the library community, our mission is to support librarianship and advance the work of librarians around the world.
Q: How much does it cost to attend a SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar?
A: SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminars are always free. Our speakers donate their time, and Web conferencing fees are paid for by SirsiDynix through the help of its corporate partners.
Q: Who teaches SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminars?
A: SirsiDynix Institute presenters are selected from among leaders in librarianship and information technology. Presenters share their expertise and enhance your understanding of current topics important to librarians.
Participating in SirsiDynix Institute Seminars:
Q: How do I register for a SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar?
A: To register for a seminar, visit our list of Upcoming Seminars. Next to each seminar is a "Register Now" link. Simply click the link next to the seminar you wish to attend and fill out the forms that follow.
During the registration process, we will ask you some questions to help in planning future sessions and to help you in the event of technical difficulties, but the information we collect will never be used for marketing or sales purposes.
Q: How do I particpate in a SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar?
A: Participating in Web conferences is as easy as typing a URL into your Web browser and using our toll-free conference line to dial into the session. After registering for a seminar, detailed instructions on how to join the conference will be e-mailed to you.
Q: How do I log in to the SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar once it has started?
A: After registering for a seminar, detailed instructions will be e-mailed to you. Simply follow the instructions found in the e-mail to log in and attend the seminar.
SirsiDynix Institute Technology:
Q: Is technical support available for SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminars?
A: Yes. Technical support is available through Microsoft, the seminar technology provider. Technical support information is included in the e-mail you'll receive after registering for a seminar.
Archived SirsiDynix Institute Seminars:
Q: Are SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminars archived and available online?
A: Yes. All past seminars are available on the Archived Seminars page. You should expect to see new sessions archived within a week of their actual presentation dates.
Q: What software do I need to watch SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar archives?
A: To play SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar archives, you must have Windows Media Player installed on your machine. For Macintosh users, download an Apple-compatible version of Windows Media Player from Mactopia by Microsoft.
Q: Can I get a copy of the slides used in a SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar?
A: During a live seminar, you can select "Print to PDF" to receive an Adobe Acrobat PDF of the presentation. After a live event, you can view the slides used in a seminar by watching the seminar archive. Past seminars are available on the Archived Seminars page.
Q: Can I suggest a speaker or topic for future SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminars?
A: Definitely! We appreciate your suggestions. If you have a suggestion, fill out our Suggest a Speaker or Topic form to share your great idea.
Q: Can I contact a SirsiDynix Institute Web Seminar presenter?
A: You can only contact a seminar presenter if they give out their contact information during the seminar.
"I think the SirsiDynix Institute is one of the most exciting things that SirsiDynix is doing to support customers, and not just SD customers, but all people in the library profession. SirsiDynix Institute really is one of the best professional development opportunities available to libraries because it's Web based and free. All of the sessions, whether they deal with library technology or other aspects of library planning, are professionally done by well-known people from across the country, and anybody can participate."
Jim Rosaschi,
Sonoma County Public Library
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