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Posted on behalf of a colleague. Please excuse any cross postings. Please also feel free to forward as appropriate: November 14, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern Time) - Through the Eyes of the Sleuth: Setting the Stage for Mystery Mystery authors rely upon many sources to place a storyline within a locale, a historical setting, or an occupational or social milieu. They research extensively to create a sense of place that lends authenticity and credibility to the plot. You, the reader, move through big city or small town, coastal village or ranch country as the sleuth goes about the day in a museum, antiques fair, archeological dig, catered event, Civil War battlefield, or war-torn London. Would you like to see what the sleuth sees as the story unfolds? Join Library of Congress staff to discover photographs, maps, and other items that give form to the sleuth’s environment and enrich your reading experience. When: Wednesday, November 14, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern Time NOTE: Allow yourself time to download the small software plugin needed to participate in the conference. Depending on your network security requirements, you may need assistance from your local technical support group to download and install the plugin. Actual installation should be very quick, depending on your computer and connectivity. All that is needed is a computer with an Internet connection, sound card, and speakers. A microphone will enable you to speak to the group. To attend, go to OPAL at http://www.opal-online.org/. From the Quick Links column on the left, choose Auditorium. 1. Click the “Download Here” button in the light blue rectangle in the center of the screen. 2. Follow the directions to download and install the plugin. 3. Click the link in the orange rectangle to enter the room. 4. A gray box will appear with text asking permission to launch an external application, webconference plugin. When the grayed out text “Launch application” becomes black, click the Launch application button. 5. Type your name for the conference and click “Log on” to enter the online conference. For more information about upcoming programs, see Online Programming for All Libraries (OPAL) at http://www.opal-online.org/progschrono.htm. To learn more about the Library of Congress, see http://www.loc.gov/, especially: · Virtual Programs & Services - http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/ · Collection Guides & Bibliographies - http://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/bibhome.html · Researchers Page - http://www.loc.gov/rr/ · Main Reading Room - http://www.loc.gov/rr/main/ >>>> Laura Gottesman Digital Reference Team The Library of Congress -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------