Business Program Calendar , October 2012
Programs are held on Thursdays at 12:15 pm at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Downtown & Business, 612 Smithfield St., Downtown. They are free and open to the public.
October 4 Genealogical Resources in Western Pennsylvania
Marilyn Cocchiola Holt, MLS, Department Head
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Department
Ms. Holt, a recognized authority in the field of genealogy, will introduce us to many sources of genealogical information in our area, including vital records, church and cemetery records, newspapers, city directories, and more. This information will be invaluable to anyone interested in beginning a genealogy research project.
.October 11 How the iPad Can Enhance Your Professional Career
Ida A. Joiner, Training Project Management Consultant, PNC Bank
What’s all the hype about the iPad? How is it being used? Where is it being used? Ms. Joiner, fresh from publishing iPad 2.0: Information Professionals Don’t Leave Home Without It, will discuss some of the iPad’s business apps that set it apart from similar devices, as well as why she won’t leave home without it!
October 18 Suze Orman’s Money Class: Learn to Create Your New American Dream
(DVD – 74 minutes) A PBS Special Presentation
Personal finance expert Suze Orman believes this is a critical time to evaluate many of the traditional strategies we’ve been using to realize our financial goals. In this DVD, she offers her thoughts about saving and investing, financing a college education, retirement planning and more that can help you get closer to achieving your own version of the American dream.
October 25 Considering Writing a Book?
Maryanne Barnes, Author and Lecturer
Ms. Barnes, author of “A Cat is Better Than a Boyfriend,” will be here to discuss the basic steps you need to know if you want to publish a book. She will offer sensible advice for first-time authors that will help them navigate this challenging process.
