Reflect, Renew, Relax: ULA Cedar City 1999

• Program-at-a-Glance
• Preliminary Program Descriptions

WEDNESDAY AT A GLANCE: MAY 12

Information/Registration: 12 noon - 9 pm
Dinner: 6 pm; Chuck Wagon at the Mountain Center

Pre-Conference Sessions 1-4:45 pm

1-4 pm
Knock Your Socks Off Service
Speaker: Kaycee Hale, Fashion Institute of Design
Sponsor: Reference and Adult Services Roundtable

1-4 pm
Emotional Intelligence
Speaker: Kris Matthews, Matthew's Training and Consulting
Sponsor: Conference Committee

1-4:45 pm
Genealogical Resources on the Internet, CD & In Print
Speakers: Alan Mann, Matt Nickerson, Bev Norton, Janet Seegmiller
Sponsors: GODORT, Gerald R. Sherratt Library, SLS

THURSDAY AT A GLANCE: MAY 13

Information/Registration Desk opens at 7:30 am, closes at 5:00 pm
Bus Mtg = Business Meeting

FRIDAY AT A GLANCE: MAY 14

Information/Registration Desk opens at 7:30 am, closes at 5:00 pm
HEART Run/Walk begins 6:30am
Bus Mtg = Business Meeting

Speaker: Kaycee Hale, Fashion Institute of Design (see THURSDAY'S PROGRAMS)
Ms. Hale is the Executive Director of the Fashion Institute of Design Museum and Library Foundation, a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to collect, organize, preserve, and exhibit print and non-print materials which chronicle the history of fashion. She is also an international lecturer for civic, social, and professional groups on subjects ranging from management skills to executive leadership, from the history of fashion to trend analysis, from personal image to professional development.
Sponsor: RAS

Emotional Intelligence
Time: 1-4 pm
What is emotional intelligence? It is the ability to understand and apply the strength of your emotions as a source of energy, information, influence, and connection. Why is emotional intelligence important in your work? In today's world, brainpower (IQ) alone is not enough. The most dynamic people and organizations and energized by creativity, influence, openness, and trust. All of these values are associated with emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional intelligence promotes innovation and productivity. In this presentation you will learn how individuals and organization with high EQ can save time, increase opportunities and build valuable relationships.

Speaker: Kris Matthews, Matthew's Training and Consulting (see LUNCHEON SPEAKER)
Ms. Matthews is a communication trainer and consultant. She received a BA in English and an MS In Communication from the University of Utah. Kris specializes in topics that deal with communication issues such as customer service, conflict management, and relationship building. She works as an independent trainer, and she has been associated with Salt lake Community College on a part-time basis for more than twenty years. She was an adjunct instructor for the College from 1978 to 1992, teaching subjects such as English Composition, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and Customer Service Technology. Since 1992, her work has been providing customized training for various organization along the Wasatch Front, including Evans and Sutherland, Deer Valley Lodging, Salt Lake County Aging Services, the Larry H. Miller car dealerships, and the Ogden IRS Service Center. Kris enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling with her family.
Sponsor: Conference Committee

Genealogical Resources on the Internet, CD & In Print
Time: 1-4:45 pm
Workshop participants will receive instruction and see demonstrations on the following: genealogical resources on the Internet by Alan Mann (Salt Lake Family History Library); an introduction to CD-ROM products of value to genealogical researchers by Bev Norton (BYU Library); and be made aware of local genealogical research resources by Janet Seegmiller and Matt Nickerson (SUU Library Special Collections). This preconference will give presentations twice: from 1-2:45 and from 3:00-4:45 pm. Participants will be divided into two groups to be able to cover all materials presented.
Speakers: Alan Mann, Matt Nickerson, Bev Norton, Janet Seegmiller
Sponsors: GODORT, Special Library Section, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

Thursday.....13 May.....Conference Sessions

Keynote Address

....."There's Something About a Good Book"
This presentation will offer information on:

• A true pleasure of life---the importance of reading
• Literacy in America---helping to further the mission
• Cultivating a love of reading---passing it on

Carolyn Washburn has been an avid promoter of reading for the past 20 years. As a first grade teacher she learned to love and value reading for every child. She left the field of teaching yet continued to tutor students in need of reading help. She is presently in the process of developing an Adult and Family Literacy Center for Sevier County. Carolyn has given service as: an Institutional Council Member for SUU; an educational director for Utah Girls State; and is currently the president of her school district Board of Education. She was one of the ten recipients of the "Honor Roll of Utah Volunteers," presented by General Colin Powell in 1997. Carolyn recently received her Masters of Education degree from SUU. She is the wife of Danny, they have two children, and reside in Monroe, Utah.

Session I: 10:30 am - 11:45 am

T1.
Digitizing Resources: Today, Tomorrow and How to Get There
A discussion of issues surrounding the creation of digital libraries with emphasis on management issues
Speaker: Richard Hulser
Sponsors: Special Library Section, IBM

T2.
Utah Legal Research for Non-Law Librarians
(business meeting end of program)
G. LeGrande Fletcher (BYU Law Library) and Lee Warthen (University of Utah Law Library) will discuss how public and academic librarians can help non-attorney library patrons.
Speakers: G. LeGrande Fletcher, Lee Warthen
Sponsor: GODORT

T3.
Out-of-Print Acquisitions: Something Old, Something New
The presentation features strategies used in the acquisition of OP books via the WEB. It will cover a few basic WEB sites and point out the economies of utilizing these resources.
Speaker: Bill G. Slater
Sponsor: Conference Committee

T4.
BI At a Distance: The Pleasures and Pitfalls of Bibliographic Instruction for Distance Education Students
This presentation will expose attendees to various issues related to the provision of bibliographic instruction to remote users, especially distance education students.
Speakers: Carol Hansen, Kay McCloskey, Rob Morrison, Vicky York
Sponsors: Academic Library Section, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

T5.
60 Books in 60 Minutes
(business meeting start of program)
A group of six panelists will present ten books each. The title, author, and a brief synopsis of each book (suitable for children ranging in age from birth to age 12) will be given to librarians, teachers and parents.
Speakers: LuAnn Anderson, Leon Archibald, Susan Johnson, Carolyn Klatt, Gene Nelson, Sue Randleman
Sponsor: CSRT

T6.
Good Site/Bad Site: How to Evaluate Internet Sites and Other Web Morsels
(business meeting start of program)
Have you ever wondered if a WEB site is truly useful, or what qualities to look for in a site? Let us share with you some techniques and criteria to evaluate Internet sites, with the emphasis on consumer health-related sites.
Speakers: Jeanne Le Ber, Liz Workman
Sponsors: HEART, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

T7.
How to Use Your Data After You Have Collected It
Panel discussion of ways public libraries have used statistics and a demonstration of Bibliostat Connect, a public library comparison tool.
Speakers: Linda Fields, Sandi Long, Howard Peterson, Ginny Tremayne
Sponsor: Linda Fields/Richfield Library

Luncheon Speaker

Relax, Refresh, Renew
Imagine that you are about to retire from your work at your library. What will be your legacy? What will people remember about you and their relationships with you? What purpose is there in your life and your work? This conference is a time for exploration of yourself and your relationships with others. This exploration is not meant to add additional stress and terror to your life--instead it is a time to reset priorities and make choices that line up with the things you really value. It is time to relax in your view of yourself. Relax the negative self-talk and invigorate your energy and enthusiasm. it is time to refresh your outlook. Look at your work and your co-workers with honest, compassionate eyes. It is time to renew your vision of yourself. The legacy you will leave behind is being shaped right now. There are great days ahead--you can make them that way!

Speaker: Kris Matthews is a communication trainer and consultant. She received a BA in English and an MS In Communication from the University of Utah. Kris specializes in topics that deal with communication issues such as customer service, conflict management, and relationship building. She works as an independent trainer, and she has been associated with Salt lake Community College on a part-time basis for more than twenty years. She was an adjunct instructor for the College from 1978 to 1992, teaching subjects such as English Composition, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking, and Customer Service Technology. Since 1992, her work has been providing customized training for various organization along the Wasatch Front, including Evans and Sutherland, Deer Valley Lodging, Salt Lake County Aging Services, the Larry H. Miller car dealerships, and the Ogden IRS Service Center. Kris enjoys hiking, cooking, and traveling with her family.

Thursday.....12 May...Conference Sessions

Session II: 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

T8.
Humor in Leadership
Humor can be an effective tool for improving communication skills, lessening stress and putting people at ease.
Speaker: Kaycee Hale, Fashion Institute of Design
Sponsor: RAS

T9.
Internet Copyright Law & Flow of Information
(business meeting end of program)
This program is a discussion of Internet copyright laws and how they effect society in terms of the flow of information. Varying points of view will be presented concerning emerging digital copyright laws and how they can effect users.
Speakers: TBA
Sponsor: NPRT

T10.
Improving Reference Service Through Intra-Library Collection Use
Knowing and utilizing collections in all departments of your library can take reference service to a higher level. Learn how to use AV and print collections in ways you never thought of. An idea exchange is planned.
Speaker: Lori Stevens
Sponsor: Emporia State University

T11.
LSTA Competitive Grants Program Progress - After Two Years
Jane E. Smith, State Library Division Grants Coordinator, will present a basic information and summary update on the federal LSTA Competitive Grants Program. A report on the LSTA Interim Evaluation survey will be presented, along with instructions and clarification on the procedures for libraries who plan on applying for these funds.
Speaker: Jane E. Smith
Sponsors: Utah State Library, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

T12.
Wise Up to Teens: Insights Into Marketing and Advertising To Teenagers
Get an understanding of the attitudes, values and social concerns of teenagers, which can help in developing services, collections and marketing strategies that teens will respond to. Learn techniques to help with marketing research for this age group.
Speakers: Jannelle Matthews, Anna Zanarini
Sponsor: YART

T13.
The Direction Home: Using Fantasy with Children and Young Adults
This presentation will show you how to promote and use fantasy literature for children and young adults in libraries. The speaker will give a brief discussion on what fantasy is, how we categorize it, and why fantasy is a good genre for children to read. The bulk of the presentation will offer ideas on how to use displays, book talks, dramatizations, and other programs to promote fantasy literature.
Speaker: Rachel Wadham
Sponsor: CSRT

T14.
Dazzling Book Displays on a Budget (Part 1)
Speakers will demonstrate creative techniques for reading promotion through book displays. Learn design basics, book-friendly techniques, and how to build inexpensive book cradles. This is a hands-on workshop which will require pre-registration. THE CLASS IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS. You will need to bring a ruler, a pair of scissors, and a pencil to the session. To pre-register, contact Jan Porter no earlier than March 10 at (801) 378-8116 or jan_porter@byu.edu
Speakers: Pam Barrios, Chris McAfee
Sponsor: CSRT

T15.
BCR Network Update
At the BCR Network Update, librarians will be brought up-to-date on the latest news in library information technology. You'll hear about what's new at OCLC and SilverPlatter, what's happening on the Internet, what new reference services are available and the latest news in library- related hardware and software.
Speaker: Dave Brunell
Sponsor: BCR

T16.
Integrating Formats: Keeping Up With the Times in AV Cataloging
You'll receive practical training on changes to the MARC format introduced as part of format integration to cataloging of non-print materials. Learn how to apply new MARC elements to the cataloging of sound recordings, videos, graphic materials, and computer software.
Speakers: Karen Griggs, Dale Swenson
Sponsors: Academic Library Section, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

Thursday.....12 May...Conference Sessions

Session III: 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm

T17.
Personal Presence and Professional Power
(business meeting end of program)
Learn how your image reflects on your position, how your personal presence is tied to your professional power.
Speaker: Kaycee Hale, Fashion Institute of Design
Sponsor: RAS

T18.
40 Films in 60 Minutes
In an effort to help libraries identify high-caliber films which are not mass-marketed, 40 films from independent, foreign, classic, and silent film genres will be introduced. Distributor information and on-line resources will be provided.
Speaker: Lori Stevens
Sponsor: Emporia State University

T19.
Reading For Relaxation
(business meeting end of program)
Take some time to relax as you are introduced to books about relaxation and other related topics as well as the hottest fiction titles to curl up with. Speaker: Karen Payne
Sponsor: LPSS

T20.
Spanish Language Collection Development
(business meeting start of program)
The Guadalajara International Book Fair is one of the largest books fairs in the world. Cathy Brasher, Ronni McDonough and Juan Lee, from the Salt Lake City Public Library will share information from the 1998 Feria Internacional del Libro.
Speakers: Cathy Brasher, Juan Lee, Ronni McDonough
Sponsor: Reforma de Utah

T21.
Programming for Teens: What Works, What Doesn't, A Panel Discussion
A panel discussion concerning programming for teens. Get different perspectives on this issue. Will include time for questions and answers.
Speakers: Olive Layton, Rebecca Loney, Lisa Myron, Pam Sadler, moderator Patricia Foster
Sponsors: YART

T22.
Dazzling Bulletin Boards on a Budget (Part 2)
Speakers will demonstrate creative techniques for reading promotion using bulletin boards and other visuals. This is a hands-on workshop which will require pre-registration. THE CLASS IS LIMITED TO 25 PARTICIPANTS. You will need to bring a ruler, a pair of scissors, and a pencil to the session. To pre-register, contact Jan Porter no earlier than March 10 at (801) 378-8116 or jan_porter@byu.edu.
Speakers: Marsha Broadway, Dorothy Larkin, Vicky Turner, Deanna Zaugg
Sponsor: CSRT

T23.
Finding Business Information on the Internet
(business meeting start of program)
Marydee Ojala, editor of Database and columnist on business information for Online will introduce ways to find business information on the Internet.
Speaker: Marydee Ojala
Sponsors: ACRL, Academic Library Section, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

T24.
There Is a Sunrise Beyond the Horizon
(business meeting end of program)
Learn about what is new with Horizon and the project to re-write the modules for cataloging and searching. Sunrise has many features that anyone in technical services processing will find interesting.
Speakers: Earl Boyce and Stephanie Jones for Ameritech
Sponsor: TSRT

Friday.....14 May...Conference Sessions

6:30 am!
The Very Exciting HEART Run/Walk
Come join members of the HEALTH Round Table and enjoy good company and good exercise on our 5K run or two-mile walk. Lucky participants will receive a HEART water bottle and red bandana, plus the benefits of cardiovascular fitness in the fresh mountain air of Cedar City. This event is being coordinated with students from the Physical Education Department of Southern Utah University.
Sponsors: HEART, SUU

Session IV: 9:00 am - 10:15 am

F1.
ULA Research Forum
The ULA Research committee invites you to join us at the Fifth Annual Research Forum for the presentation and discussion of three excellent research papers. A question and answer session will follow the presentation of each paper.
Speakers: TBA
Sponsor: Research Committee

F2.
A Look at EEOC: What Every Library Needs to Know About Employment and Hiring
This presentation is designed to discuss recent changes in employment laws and answer your questions concerning the legal implications of hiring and firing, harassment issues, or other issues you may wish to discuss.
Speaker: Nancy Bartlett
Sponsors: Continuing Education Committee, Utah Valley State College

F3.
Mapping Census Data Using LandView III
John Walters, regional depository librarian from Utah State University, will give a presentation demonstrating how to use LandView III as a self-contained desktop GIS program. In addition, he will show how it may be used in combination with data sets contained on Community 2020, another desktop GIS program.
Speaker: John Walters
Sponsors: GODORT, Gerald R. Herratt Library

F4.
Desktop Publishing: From Ideas to Finished Products
Find out how to produce eye catching graphical displays, pamphlets, posters, advertisements, etc. Learn tips and tricks of the printing trade in two twenty-minute presentations. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the presentation.
Speakers: Rachel Wadham, Rollographics representative
Sponsor: LPSS

F5.
Urban Legends: Storytelling For Teens Urban legends are very popular with teenagers, especially this year with the fall release of the motion picture Urban Legends. June Miller will share favorite stories and give tips and techniques on storytelling to older children and teens.
Speakers: June Miller
Sponsor: YART

F6.
The ABC's of Booktalking: 26 Ideas to Help Produce Terrific Booktalks
Jazz up your booktalks with great ideas from some of Utah's finest booktalkers. This presentation will help you improve your booktalking skills and give you some great ideas for future booktalks.
Speakers: Marsha Broadway, Connie Edwards, Tom Wright, Deanna Zaugg
Sponsor: CSRT

F7.
PC 101: Understanding Your Computer (Part 1)
This presentation will help those who work with technology, but who do not feel that they have a good background or understanding of how it works. Diane Slater will present a show-and-tell demonstration of basic computer technology, language and networking. There will be plenty of interaction and time for questions and answers.
Speaker: Diane Slater
Sponsor: Conference Committee

F8.
Law On the Internet
Kristin Gerdy, reference librarian at the Howard W. Hunter Law Library at BYU, will sort through the influx of legal materials on the Internet to help you become aware of basic resources that will aid you in assisting library patrons.
Speaker: Kristin Gerdy
Sponsors: LAMART, Gerald R. Sheratt Library

Friday.....14 May...Conference Sessions

Session V: 10:30 am - 11:45 am

F9.
Utah Foundations: Who Gives What to Whom
This program will acquaint you the major foundations in Utah that are potential donors to Utah libraries. Roger Plothow, author of the Philanthropic Foundations of Utah Directory and recently retired, has many years of experience in fund-raising at Utah Valley State College.
Speakers: Roger Plothow
Sponsors: LAMART, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

F10.
Management vs. Leadership
(business meeting end of program)
It is difficult enough to manage and maintain the status quo in a library. It is even more difficult to be a leader who can develop a vision, communicate it, and work on it until the vision becomes a reality. Nancy Tessman, Salt Lake City Public Library, will discuss the skills needed to be a successful manager and the additional attributes necessary to be a successful leader.
Speaker: Nancy Tessman
Sponsor: LAMART

F11.
Who Me? Encouraging Staff Members to Become Librarians
Since BYU's School of Library Science closed its doors, it has become increasingly difficult to persuade library staff members in Utah to get an MLS. Presenters Susan Hamada, Darlene Dineen, Britton Lund, and Ashley Roundy will talk about how they obtained their masters degrees and about distance-learning programs available for Utah residents.
Speakers: Darlene Dineen, Susan Hamada, Britton Lund, Ashley Roundy
Sponsor: Public Library Section

F12.
Good Reads: Books For "Mature" Audiences
(business meeting start of program)
Read any good books lately? Join this engaging, enlightening, and fun chat session about books that we have read and loved. Ginny McOmber and Roy Bailey, of the Salt Lake City Public Library, will be facilitating this open discussion.
Speakers: Roy Bailey, Ginny McOmber
Sponsor: Public Library Section

F13.
Beyond the Book: How to Deal With Non-traditional Materials Such as Photographs, Diaries, and Other Manuscript Materials
This program is designed for librarians who deal with donated materials that are in a non-traditional format. If these items are to be kept in your facility, this workshop will help you to care for the materials in an economical way. If they are not to be kept by your facility, you will get information on their care or donation to other collections.
Speaker: Brad Westwood
Sponsor: AMSC

F14.
The Children's Literature Association of Utah Presents Its 1999-2000 Book Award Nominees
Four representatives from CLAU will review the books that have been nominated for the four annual CLAU awards: Picture Book Award, Children's Literature Award, Children's Informational Books Award, and Young Adult Book Award.
Speakers: Shirlene Barrus, Marsha Broadway, Laurel Harris, Jill Weight
Sponsor: CSRT

F15.
PC 101: Understanding Your Computer (Part 2)
This presentation will help those who work with technology, but who do not feel that they have a good background or understanding of how it works. Diane Slater will present a show-and-tell demonstration of basic computer technology, language and networking. There will be plenty of interaction and time for questions and answers.
Speaker: Diane Slater
Sponsor: Conference Committee

Friday.....14 May...Conference Sessions

Session VI: 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm

F16.
Managing Tomorrow's Libraries: Issues For the New Millennium
(business meeting start of program)
Janet Swan Hill, associate director of the Norlin Library at the University of Colorado, will discuss issues and solutions relating to the management of libraries as we prepare for the new millennium. There will be time for Q & A's at the end of her discussion.
Speaker: Janet Swan Hill
Sponsors: Academic Library Section, ACRL, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

F17.
Legislative Update and Planning Session (Part 1)
A discussion of current legislative issues of importance to Utah's libraries. Speaker: Karen Burton
Sponsor: Legislative Committee

F18.
Heard Any Good Books Lately? A Discussion of Books on Tape
(business meeting end of program)
A discussion of books on tape featuring production, choosing the reader, the publisher, and availability. Should be of interest to AV selectors and listeners of books on tape.
Speaker: Becky Anderson
Sponsor: AVRT

F19.
There is Life Among the Cubicles! Library Ergonomics
Learn about ergonomics in general and ergonomics specific to those who work in libraries.
Speaker: Tim Vilnave
Sponsor: TSRT

F20.
Meet Utah Illustrator Greg Newbold
An opportunity to meet a new Utah illustrator! Greg has illustrated The Touch of the Master's Hand and Winter Lullaby. He will be autographing his books at the Conference (check final conference program for vendor and time).
Speaker: Greg Newbold
Sponsor: CSRT

F21.
The Great Escape: Providing Library Services to the Special Population in Jails and Prisons
(business meeting end of program)
Wanda Robinson of the Salt Lake Metro County Jail and Lois Sheets of Gunnison Prison will discuss providing library services to inmates in jails and prisons. They will discuss the value and need for these services, policies and procedures, collection development and sources of acquisition. They will review books that are popular as well as books that are helpful to the inmate's needs.
Speakers: Wanda Robinson, Lois Sheets
Sponsor: AMSC

F22.
Windows 95: A User's Guide
Confused and frustrated about using Windows 95? If so, this session is designed just for you. Take some stress out of your life by learning tips that will make your work (and your day) go smoother.
Speaker: Kayla Willey
Sponsor: Conference Committee, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

Friday.....14 May...Conference Sessions

Session VII: 3:00 pm - 4:15 pm

F23.
Security for Library Patrons and Personnel
The purpose of this presentation is two-fold. First, to alert library personnel concerning possible security risks that might effect the safety of library personnel and patrons. The second is to present suggestions of how security might be improved in different types and sizes of libraries.
Speaker: Larry Ostler
Sponsor: LAMART

F24.
Legislative Update and Planning Session (Part 2)
A discussion of current legislative issues of importance to Utah's libraries.
Speaker: Karen Burton
Sponsor: Legislative Committee

F25.
Relax: Reference Work With Children Is Fun
This fun, lighthearted, down-to-earth presentation will help you to understand just how important the role of children's reference librarian is. Presented by the Reference Committee of the Salt Lake County Library.
Speakers: Carolyn Klatt, Nola Kraut, Cheryl Mansen, Gaye R. Walter, Stan Workman
Sponsor: Salt Lake County Library

F26.
Young Adult Services Buzz Session
(business meeting end of program)
Join in an open discussion with other young adult librarians to discuss and share ideas, problems and solutions, successful programing, and tips and techniques used to work with this age group.
Speaker: Anna Zanarini
Sponsor: YART

F27.
Preservation of Materials for the Public or Small Academic Library
How do you get the maximum benefit from you commercial binding budget? What are some effective book repair options? What about pre-fab boxes and containers for housing special materials? Learn about these and other useful tips in this whirlwind session. This presentation is designed to cover simple repair, disaster repair, archival resources and storage of traditional materials.
Speaker: Randy Silverman
Sponsor: AMSC

Utah Library Association

• AMSC: Archives, Manuscripts and Special Collections
• ACRL: Association of College and Research Libraries
• LAVRT: Audiovisual
• CSRT: Children's Services
• COMART: Computer Applications
• GODORT: Government Documents
• HEART: Health
• LAMART: Library Administration and Management
• LIRT: Library Instruction
• LPSS: Library Paraprofessional and Support Staff
• NPRT: New Perspectives
• RAS: Reference and Adult Services
• TSRT: Technical Services
• YART: Young Adult Services

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