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These are profession related experiences that I wanted to bring to light for your perusal.

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HRLC: Using Gimp and Inkscape

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Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Venue: Highlands Regional Library Consortium at Somerset County Library.

Abstract: In this day-long workshop, we’ll go in depth to discover how to use two fantastic Open Source Design Applications: the GNU Image Manipulation Program (AKA GIMP), and Inkscape.

The GIMP provides layers, effects, painting tools, and all of the features that you have come to expect from a fully featured imaging application like Adobe Photoshop. Inkscape is a vector-based illustration and layout application, similar to Adobe Illustrator in its ability to manipulate text, shapes, paths, vector points, and colors. Because these programs are Open Source Software, you benefit from the work of thousands of volunteer and professional developers, without having to pay anything for the use of the software. In this workshop, you will learn to use these tools by doing a few projects step-by-step. By the end of this workshop you will be able to effectively use painting and drawing tools, brushes, layers, path manipulation, photo manipulation, effects, rulers and grids to meet against your most challenging design needs.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMTU1ZHY3cnJoZmQ&hl=en

Commentary and notes: Some anonymous feedback from participants:

Great presenter – knowledgeable, energetic, articulate.

One of the most prepared instructors I’ve seen recently.

Mr. LeMasney was well prepared and gave an excellent presentation. Thank you.

inspirational.  Great instructor.

Presented all the elements I need to know about how to improve my work.

Speaker was very knowledgeable.

Presenter willing to answer all questions, but not getting bogged down or off track.

The wealth of information presented in a clear manner.

The instructor worked well with people at all skill levels.

I would like to stay in touch with this instructor for further support and critiquing.

Best Class Ever!

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Open Source Graphics Workshop Series

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Date: October 13th through December 10th, 2009.

Venue: Rider University, Memorial 310

Abstract: In these workshops, John LeMasney shows how to use open source (ideologically and monetarily free) software  packages Inkscape and the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) in order to create graphic design, artwork, and digital imagery.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjIwMjJrM3djY3A&hl=en

Video: [vodpod id=Groupvideo.3669457&w=425&h=350&fv=]

Commentary and notes: Details on the workshops available at

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Unconference: Pres4Lib 2009

Pres4Lib logo by John LeMasney via lemasney.com
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Title: Pres4Lib

Location: Princeton Public Library, Princeton, NJ

Date: June 12th, 2009, 9 am-5 pm

Description: An Unconference for Library Presenters and Speakers

URL: http://pres4lib.pbworks.com/

Involvement: Designed logo, co-developed materials, helped with planning and execution. Moderated sessions on Creative Commons images and presentation structure and gave a lightning talk on using Picasa.  Got second place in a Battle Decks competition.

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Unconference: HigherEdCamp 2009

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Title: HigherEdCamp Philly 2009

Location: Huntsman Hall, Philadelphia, PA

Date: June 6th, 2009

Description: Connecting communities involved with higher education technology.

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Involvement: Led part of a discussion on free tools in higher education and demonstrated Moodle.

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Collaborative Work Environments at NJLBH

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Event: Collaborative Work Environments for NJ State Library Staff Development Day

Date: May 20th, 2009

Venue: New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped

Abstract: Technology Tools for Workplace Collaboration. In this 1 hour presentation, we will look at a wealth of technology tools for working together on projects, even though we might not be in the same room, building, or county. Videoconferencing, whiteboarding, document collaboration, and groupware will all be discussed, and applications for workers will be suggested.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_131crgw63gh

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Design Best Practices

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Event: Highland Regional Library Consortium presents Graphic Design Best Practices

Date: Thursday, April 23rd, 2009, 9 am – 4:30 pm

Venue: Somerset County Library, Bridgewater, NJ

Abstract: In this workshop on the basics of visual design best practices, we’ll examine examples and counterexamples of great design, the basics of layout, simplified color theory, rules for fonts and legibility, images and photographs, designing stamps vs pages vs slideshows vs billboards, copyright and creative commons, and free and open source design tools (photo manipulation, illustration, layout, catalogs, and quick editors).

Presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/121kHFLhNGrP85vKdR5ti1tRFVzMbwRmboBRuzRLFg7A/edit?usp=sharing

Commentary and notes:

An attendee writes: “I learned so much at today’s workshop.  I appreciate learning about different sources for images and photographs.  I have never taken any type of design class, so some of the concepts you introduced were completely new to me.  I plan to follow up on many of the things that you said.  I liked the way you encouraged us when stating that designs are “ideological pathways” that include function, utility and beauty.  Frankly, the workshop was inspiring!  I plan to email you with questions as I go through activating some of the ideas and concepts that you planted in my head.  I also appreciate your passion about “sharing” with the use of open source.  I never really thought about open source as a different paradigm in American culture.   In addition, to getting the day off from work, your presentation helped to make my day.”

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