John W. LeMasney http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com Speaker, Presenter, Consultant, Technologist, Trainer Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:22:57 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ en hourly 1 http://www.gravatar.com/blavatar/8af736c11e69a02f75a71906cd9df9b6?s=96&d=http://s.wordpress.com/i/buttonw-com.png John W. LeMasney http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com Rider University: Identity Theft Countermeasures http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/rider-university-identity-theft-countermeasures/ http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/rider-university-identity-theft-countermeasures/#comments Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:07:36 +0000 lemasney http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/?p=141 ]]>
Digital Identity Mapping
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Event: ID Theft

Date: Thursday, October 29th, 2009 at 9 AM.

Venue: Sweigart Auditorium, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ

Abstract:  I spoke as part of a sequential panel on the ways in which we can protect ourselves from identity theft by electronic means.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_269svttxnfj

Commentary and notes:

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]]> http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/29/rider-university-identity-theft-countermeasures/feed/ 0 John Digital Identity Mapping Reblog this post [with Zemanta] HRLC: Using Gimp and Inkscape http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/hrlc-using-gimp-and-inkscape/ http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/hrlc-using-gimp-and-inkscape/#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:15:25 +0000 lemasney http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/27/hrlc-using-gimp-and-inkscape/ ]]>
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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Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

Venue: CJRLC Offices, Freehold, 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: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMzkyZHB0eGZ3ZnA&hl=en

Commentary and notes: Thanks to Amy and everyone who came to the session!

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]]> http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/20/132/feed/ 0 John 1908 billboard, Salt Lake City, Utah Reblog this post [with Zemanta] Open Source Graphics Workshop Series http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/open-source-graphics-workshop-series/ http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/10/13/open-source-graphics-workshop-series/#comments Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:10:04 +0000 lemasney http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/?p=128 ]]>
Inkscape
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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:

Commentary and notes: Details on the workshops available at http://osgw.wordpress.com

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Gears on T-Mobile G1
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Lackie, Robert J., John W. LeMasney, & Kathleen M. Pierce. “Introduction: The Myths, Realities, and Practicalities of Working with Gen M.” In Teaching Generation M: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators. Eds. Vibiana Bowman Cvetkovic & Robert J. Lackie. NY: Neal-Schuman, 2009: 3-14. <http://www.neal-schuman.com/bdetail.php?isbn=9781555706678>.

Special thanks to Robert Lackie for inviting me, and both Robert and Kathleen Pierce for co-authoring.  Generation M is an important topic to consider, and I feel that Robert’s book does a great job of examining the topic.

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Date: 9/11/2009

Venue: Brookdale Computer Users Group, Lincroft, NJ

Abstract: In this session, I’ll discuss 10 of my favorite free (and some open source) tools for making creative work

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0Ad-YsRMv5bPqZGNrZm05ZndfMjE0ZmNtNW01ZHA&hl=en

Commentary and notes: Thanks to my friends at Brookdale for a great evening, as always. Photos below are by Charles Hildebrandt.

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Event: Why Firefox? at Rossmoor Computer Club

Date: Monday, June 15th at 9:30 am-11:00 am.

Venue: Rossmoor Community Center, Monroe, NJ

Abstract: Firefox is an open source web browser. I’ll be discussing the benefits of its features such as personal bookmarks and history, security & privacy, customization, productivity, search, tabs, universal access, performance, standards, and help.

Presentation: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_140fk96htch

Commentary and notes:

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]]> http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/why-firefox/feed/ 0 John Image representing Firefox as depicted in Crun... Reblog this post [with Zemanta] Unconference: Pres4Lib 2009 http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/unconference-pres4lib-2009/ http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/2009/06/15/unconference-pres4lib-2009/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 02:27:35 +0000 lemasney http://johnwlemasney.wordpress.com/?p=106 ]]>
Pres4Lib logo block, designed by John LeMasney

Pres4Lib logo block, designed by John LeMasney

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.

(Lightning Talk on Picasa)

(BattleDecks: Bring it on!)

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Moodle
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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.

URL: http://higheredcamp.ning.com/

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

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Event: Infolink presents Graphic Design Best Practices

Date: Thursday, June 4, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Venue: Clark Public Library, Clark, 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: http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dckfm9fw_392dptxfwfp

Commentary and notes:

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