Getting to Know ASPeN

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• Select section Welcome!

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  Welcome!

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  Welcome to ASPeN: Access to Services, Programs, and eNetworks

  ASPeN is a source for
  1. Continuing education events
  2. Directory information for Montana’s libraries
  3. Continuing education credit tracking for certification
  4. Meeting information and materials for the MSL Commission, advisory councils, and other committees.

  This short course is designed to demonstrate some of the most common ways users access information in ASPeN.

  For a more in-depth dive, try the Hacking ASPeN course.

  

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      How to Interact with this Course

      • Select activity Course Information and Navigation

        

        Course Information and Navigation Page
• Select section Where's ASPeN?

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  Where's ASPeN?

  You can always bookmark the ASPeN page to access it directly at any time. But, there is a quick way to get there from the Montana State Library website homepage.

  • Select activity Can I Just Google It?

    

    Can I Just Google It? Book

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    View

    Watch the short video clips, try the activity demonstrated in the video, and then answer a quick question.

  • Select activity I Can Do This!

    

    I Can Do This! Choice

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    Make a choice
• Select section What's Going On?

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  What's Going On?

  • Select activity Events and Registration

    

    Events and Registration Book

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    View

    Watch the short video clips, try the activity demonstrated in the video, and then answer a quick question.

  • Select activity I Can Also Do This!

    

    I Can Also Do This! Choice

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    Make a choice
• Select section Who am I and Where am I Going?

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  Who am I and Where am I Going?

  • Select activity Your Profile

    

    Your Profile Book

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    View

    Watch the short video clips, try the activity demonstrated in the video, and then answer a quick question.

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    And I Can Also Do This! Choice

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    Make a choice
• Select section Course Wrap-Up

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  Course Wrap-Up

  • Select activity Now that you have learned about [course objectives...

    You have learned about how to navigate the most commonly used features of ASPeN.

    • Locate ASPeN
    • Search for libraries
    • Find and view the Event Calendar
    • Register for events
    • Find your ASPeN record
    • Check your credits and certification track

    Before you complete the course evaluation please consider these questions:

    • What new information have you learned about navigating ASPeN?
    • What is something you need to learn more about?
    • Which MSL Staff member or other do you need to connect with?
    • Who can you share your new knowledge with?
  • Select activity Course Evaluation

    

    Course Evaluation Feedback

    We hope you've enjoyed this course! Please evaluate your experience by completing this survey. Your feedback is essential to help us improve the quality and content of this and future courses.  

    Note: your continuing education certificate will unlock below when you complete the evaluation.

    It will take about 3 minutes to complete.

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