Wednesday, 30 April 2008 Session Descriptions
7:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
MPLA New Members Breakfast (MPLA President's Suite)
ULA New Members Breakfast (ULA President's Suite)
MPLA and ULA are both hosting New Members Breakfasts. Members of each association are welcome to visit both the MPLA and ULA Presidents’ suites to share in the food and a friendly opportunity to get to know MPLA and ULA officers and become involved in these associations.
8:00 a.m. - 8:50 a.m.
Breakfast with Brandon Sanderson (Alpine Ballroom)
Join Brandon for breakfast and a discussion of his work. Brandon Sanderson has recently been selected by Robert Jordan’s widow to complete the bestselling Wheel of Time series. He is the author of the Mistborn series and Elantris, which Orson Scott Card called “the finest novel of fantasy to be written in many years.” He has also written Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians for young readers. He and his wife Emily live in Provo, Utah. To attend you must register using the conference registration form. The cost is $20, which includes an “All American” breakfast. A book signing will follow the conference keynote address, at 10:30.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Keynote/ULA Business Meeting (Cnyn I/A, Cnyn 2/B, Cnyn 3/C, overflow in Topaz)
ALA President-Elect Jim Rettig has a vision for the future of our library associations and our profession. He has repeatedly emphasized several points that will be the hallmark of his term. He believes strongly in the need for and the power of advocacy for libraries. He stresses the need for increased diversity and for recruiting the best possible people to the profession and grooming them to be tomorrow's library leaders. He wants to strengthen ALA-APA financially, so that it in turn can be a better advocate for improved library salaries and an expanded certification program. And he recognizes the value and uses of new technology. He won the votes of younger librarians by campaigning on YouTube as well as in more traditional ways.
Jim Rettig’s address will be titled: “Creating Connections—Ideas for Our Associations’ Future.” We invite you to come and catch Jim's vision of where we are going and the paths that will take us there.
10:30 a.m.
No Conflict Exhibits/Poster Sessions
Attend the exhibits and poster sessions
11:00 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
Library Districts (Grnt Cnf Ctr)
Independent library districts are becoming a more common form of public library governance and funding across the country, including several MPLA states. Is this Shangri-La, offering freedom from local government budget battles and fiscal crises, or is it a fiscal dead end?
Listen to administrators from several library districts in MPLA discuss the pros and cons of this type of library organization, along with how library districts became possible in their states, what they had to do to become a district, and what the outlook for the future appears to be.
Moderator for the panel will be MPLA President Wayne Hanway, formerly a city library director in two states before he became a library district director 16 years ago.
Best Books for Teens 2008--Part 1 (LL Salon 1)
Anita Silvey, author of 500 Great Books for Teens, believes that young adult books represent the most exciting area of writing and publishing today. In her session, "Young Adult Books -- from Catcher int he Rye to Octavian Nothing," she presents a dynamic PowerPoint lecture that first traces the development of young adult literature and then explores current publishing trends. Anita Silvey has appeared on NPR, The Today Show and 60 Minutes. Her first session at 11:00 a.m. will be followed at 1:30 p.m. with Q&A and book signings. This session is sponsored by The Friends of the City Library.
Books Behind Bars (LL Salon 2)
The positive impact of books on the lives of the incarcerated is well documented. Prescott
Valley Public Library has developed a three-pronged proposal in partnership with the Library’s
Friends organization to put books in the hands of prisoners. Funded with private donations.
Practical Politics for Challenging Times (LL Salon 3)
Our state librarian, Donna Jones-Morris, and the Director of the Davis Public Libraries, Pete Giacomo, will present useful information on how to deal with the politics of the day and get what you need by working successfully with our elected leaders.
Library Support Staff Certification (Cnyn I/A)
ALA and the Western Council of State Libraries are supporting a project to establish a national certificate program for library support staff (LSS). This three-year, federally funded project will develop competencies for LSS, policies and procedures for the certification program, and test the program in five sites in the U.S. Project directors will describe the project, desired benefits for LSS and librarians, how the program can make a difference in academic and public libraries, and answer questions.
ROSSA: Reaching Out to Spanish Speaking Audiences (Cnyn 2/B)
Fifteen percent of our nation’s total population, about 44.3 million people, is from Hispanic/Latino origin. This makes the United States of America rank 3rd in the world of countries with the largest Hispanic population. Libraries have traditionally strived to meet the needs of immigrant populations, documented or not, and to reach out to underserved members of the community. Unfortunately in today’s social-political climate, when we talk about library services to Spanish speakers, it is often in the context of federal immigration policies, personal legal status, and “national security.” In addition, personal emotions and deep-seated preconceptions are also involved and the dialogue often breaks down into frustration and misunderstanding. Dr. Camila Alire, dean emerita at the University of New Mexico and Colorado State University, a candidate for the 2009-2010 presidency of the American Library Association, and co-author of the book “Serving Latino Communities: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians®” will explore these issues and give you the tools you need to build a case for serving Latinos and effectively reach the Spanish speaking community in Utah.
Bridging the Gender Gap: Books for Boys (Cnyn 3/C)
As much as parents and caregivers, teachers, and librarians try, it is a reality that boys are much less likely to become independent readers than girls. What are the influences that can help turn boys into lifelong readers. Find out what topics, types of books -- including informational books and movable books – and titles will work to make boys into readers.
Participants will learn about selection criteria so that they can enhance their programs to include books that will attract boys. This workshop will concentrate on the needs and interests of boys through 7th grade. Participants will recieve a bibliography. Participants are requested to bring 3 books at different levels (preschool, early elementary, upper elementary, and/or middle school) that they have used successfully with boys.
The Hard Sell: Bringing Library Instruction to the Business School (Trd Smnr Thtr)
Eight years ago the business library was removed from BYU’s Marriott School of Management and incorporated into the main campus library. Without a physical presence we have struggled to remain relevant to a faculty and student body who increasingly rely on the Web. Library instruction has proved the most effective outreach, and we have extended our efforts through course-integrated instruction, embedding librarians into Blackboard, and a new series of open-door Business Research Clinics. We’ll share what we’ve learned about promoting library instruction when attendance is voluntary and the benefits of using case studies instead of info-dumps.
Music Play in Story Times (Topaz)
Jim Gill has a Master's degree in child development, and he speaks nationwide to audiences about play and its value in the lives of both children and adults. Come and join Jim Gill as he presents more ideas in music and play that can be utilized in story times for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and parents. Family participation is emphasized in Jim’s ideas, and audience involvement will be a big part of this presentation. Be prepared to "Do Re Mi" on your "Toe Leg Knee" and return to your library with a new repertoire of music play!
12:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.
Author Lunch - Carolyn Hart (Alpn Bllrm E, Alpn Bllrm W)
Carolyn Hart is often hailed as America’s Agatha Christie. She is the author of 39 mysteries with 2.7 million books in print. She has been nominated nine times for the Agatha Award for Best Mystery Novel, and has won three times. She has also been awarded two Anthonys for Best Paperback Original and two Macavitys for Best Paperback Original. Her latest mystery features Annie and Max Darling and is titled Death Walked In.
Join Carolyn for lunch and a discussion of her work. Register using the online conference registration form. Carolyn will be at the book signing booth from 2:30 – 3:15.
1:30 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Copyright and Multimedia (Grnt Cnf Ctr)
Carrie Russell has been ALA’s Copyright Specialist since 1999 and is the author of a monthly column on copyright in School Library Journal. Carrie is also the author of numerous articles on copyright and information policy that have appeared in many library publications. Her book, Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide for Librarians—described in one review as “the single best overview of the copyright policy issues facing libraries today"—is available from ALA publishing. Ms. Russell will discuss copyright issues relevant to distributing media through libraries and digital libraries.
Best Books for Teens 2008--Part 2 (LL Salon 1)
For description see Part 1 above.
Where Virtual Paths Meet: Libraries in Second Life (LL Salon 2)
Virtual worlds are online communities where users from around the world participate in communication and resource sharing. Second Life is one of the most popular and well established of these virtual worlds, boasting over 10 million “residents” worldwide. As the popularity of virtual worlds grows, so does the potential to use them for information delivery. Many libraries and librarians have already developed a significant presence in Second Life. Step out of the stacks and into Second Life with USU librarians Susan MacMurdo (a.k.a. Librainian Infinity) and Steven Harris (a.k.a. Stolvano Barbosa). Explore the library and information landscape and learn how this unique environment operates. Discover the many ways in which libraries and librarians are using Second Life to provide services and to collaborate with others. Find out what opportunities exist for information professionals and what challenges may arise from using this resource.
Leading More Effectively From Where You Are! (LL Salon 3)
All types of organizations today must have more individuals leading effectively from where they are—including you! In fact, one of the most critical challenges government, education, nonprofit, and business face today is that of preparing future managers, administrators, and leaders. Based on her in-depth research with university presidents, governors, and other high profile leaders, Susan will share her findings, perspectives, and personal experiences in this insightful session on how you can take your leadership to the next level. This presentation will challenge you to reflect upon your own developmental journey, assist you in identifying your current career stage, and then provide you with ideas about what you can do to lead more effectively from where you are. Susan will also offer some suggestions for those interested in preparing for future leadership opportunities.
Susan R. Madsen is an associate professor of management at Utah Valley State College and an independent leadership and change consultant. Her first book titled “On Becoming a Woman Leader: Learning from the Experiences of University Presidents” was recently released by Jossey-Bass, and her second book titled “On Becoming a Woman Governor: Developing Leadership” will be released later this year. Susan has also published over 40 articles in peer-reviewed scholarly journals and speaks and presents often in local, national, and international academic and non-academic settings. In 2007 she received a prestigious research award from the Academy of Human Resource Development.
Banned Books Exposed! (Cnyn I/A)
The session will present basic information on intellectual freedom and will provide suggestions on ways school and public librarians can prepare for material challenges. The session will feature booktalks on books that have been challenged in libraries.
More Toys and a Bigger Sandbox: Future trends in digital libraries (Cnyn 2/B)
These are the best of times for genealogists and the information professionals committed to serving them. The number local, state, and national digitizing initiatives being executed by both public and private entities is nothing short of amazing. The growing number of online resources continues to invite more individuals to engage in family history research while at the same time making them more successful and the experience more enjoyable. Learn on how trends toward collaborative partnerships and a re-focusing on the mantra of “all history is local” are shaping tomorrow’s digital libraries.
Citizenship and Immigration: Online Resources for Reference Librarians (Cnyn 3/C)
Reference sources concerning visiting the US as a worker, acquiring permanent residence (green card), requirements for citizenship. Try your hand at Who Wants To Be A Naturalized Citizen?, an interactive game based on a popular tv show.
Integrating the Library into CMS (Trd Smnr Thtr)
The library no longer will live outside the CMS. Instead, the CMS serve as a door to the library."
Millennial students retrieve information from five primary sources: Google, social networks, mobile devices, peers, and the campus course management system (CMS). The presentation will explore how each of the primary information sources presents a unique set of benefits and limitations when creating a library presence and will focus on the CMS as the best tool for libraries to reach millennial students.
The Presenters will offer library/CMS integration approaches for
Librarians- How can an individual librarian establish a library presence in the CMS?
Libraries- Look at strategies, activities, and tools to integrate the entire library into the CMS.
University Wide CMS Integration- Explore how the CMS can be used by libraries and library tools can be integrated into the CMS.
The presenter is currently developing a CMS/library integration application for Oklahoma State University.
May There Always Be Music! May There Always Be Books! (Topaz)
Jim Gill’s recording of “May There Always Be Sunshine” is known to many youth services librarians. Join the artist in an energizing workshop as he focuses on music as the context for active play and participation. Although Jim Gill is best known for his music recordings, his goal in this session is to emphasize the many connections between musical play, literacy and all domains of early childhood development. Librarians in youth services will find many new ideas to enhance story times and children’s programming.
2:30 p.m.
No Conflict Exhibits/Poster Sessions
Attend the exhibits and poster sessions
3:15 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.
BURT Business Meeting (Grnt Brdrm)
No Description
Complete Copyright for Children's Services (Grnt Cnf Ctr)
Children's services librarians are constantly creating programs, puppet shows, props and displays based on children's books. Do any of these infringe on copyright? If anyone can unravel the complexities of copyright and children's services it is Carrie Russell. Ms. Russell has been ALA’s Copyright Specialist since 1999 and is the author of a monthly column on copyright in School Library Journal. Carrie is also the author of numerous articles on copyright and information policy that have appeared in many library publications. Her book, Complete Copyright: An Everyday Guide for Librarians—described in one review as “the single best overview of the copyright policy issues facing libraries today"—is available from ALA publishing.
Something for Everyone: Genealogical Reference Services in the 21st Century (LL Salon 1)
With the explosion of significant data on the web, there is absolutely no reason genealogists and family historians cannot get top-shelf customer service in any library, regardless of the size of the book budget, the extent of the collections, or the existence of a genealogy/local history section. Hear some strategies for serving this dynamic patron population—genealogists—with just a computer, a good customer service attitude, and great reference interviewing skills.
Research into community (LL Salon 3)
How does the university quickly infuse new research into the practice of front line professionals working beyond campus walls? This collaborative outreach project and immersion workshop serves as a model for quickly accelerating the integration of new research into community practice. In this chapter, librarians tell the story of how they asked to be like a fly on the wall during the first workshop and how this eager question sparked the beginning of a partnership with nursing faculty. From fly on the wall to full partners, their role continually expanded to include not only instruction, but also consultation and research. Now with an integral role in the Mentorship Workshop project, librarians provide formal instruction, lunch-and-learns, informal support to individual research teams, and host evening sessions for those needing additional instruction. Librarians also extend consultations beyond the formal weeks training.
Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is a movement to examine and utilize the existing best evidence in making decisions. During the Mentorship Workshop, nursing faculty offer intensive instruction in EBP. Early in the EBP model, the practitioner searches the nursing and medical literature to find the best evidence to support clinical decision making; therefore, information literacy competencies play an important role in EBP.
The five day workshop on EBP is the product of several intersecting visions. At Arizona State University, leaders in EBP have been recruited to advance several initiatives designed to improve health care for residents of the state and to retain practicing nurses. The efforts to increase and maintain the quality of healthcare in Arizona gave urgency, momentum, visibility, and legitimacy to the EBP Mentorship Workshop. For nursing leaders who are experts in EBP, the workshop is an outreach effort designed to accelerate the advancement of EBP throughout Arizona and the global healthcare community. For University administrators, the EBP program fulfills one of the design imperatives of the New American University - that of social embeddedness. The librarians involved in the program aspire to train health care professionals to be their own expert searchers, and to help newly trained evidence based practitioners both evaluate the quality of the literature they are retrieving, manage their citations effectively, and document their search strategy and results.
Joint Acquisitions (Cnyn I/A)
From the Farmington Plan of the 1940s to this year's consortial agreements, the success of joint acquisition programs among academic libraries has been checkered at best. The presenter, an academic library dean and administrator for over 30 years, shares 10 do's and don'ts he learned the hard way about cooperative acquisitions--from the initiatives of the Triangle Research Library Network, through those of the Florida Center for Library Automation and the Colorado Alliance, to the latest proposals from the public university libraries of South Dakota.
Can We Talk? (Cnyn 2/B)
This presentation will focus on practical steps to forging and maintaining strong, ongoing relationships with local government and other community “movers and shakers”. Year-round conversations require desire and planning by the library board, the library director, and all members of the library staff. Effective articulation of the economic, social and educational strengths of the library is essential for local, grassroots advocacy. Sharing information on the library as a dynamic resource helps lay the groundwork for the development of effective partnerships with local government for a better community. Communication is an art and a skill. Can We Talk?
“Keeping America Informed” - News from the Government Printing Office (Cnyn 3/C)
A representative of the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO,) or the to-be-appointed Superintendent of Documents (unknown at time of ULA program proposal,) will speak on recent developments and future plans in partnering with libraries to deliver access to and services for Federal Government information.
Diversity (Topaz)
The ongoing change in the demographic composition of the United States proves once again the importance of promoting diversity in libraries. This session will provide an opportunity for discussion on various ways libraries are trying to increase appreciation of diversity in their communities, encourage dialogue on diversity issues, and support academic success for students from underrepresented groups. The presenter will discuss library collections that support different points of view in both print and online, library instruction strategies for diverse populations, library displays and other events which will encourage community wide awareness of diversity issues and foster mutual respect among various diversity groups.
3:15 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
Socially Challenged: Applications of Social Networking in an Academic Library (LL Salon 2)
This program provides an overview of social networking, demonstrates the specific features of chat reference, blogging, social bookmarking tools, and provides suggestions for academic library applications.
EMPOWER (Trd Smnr Thtr)
This presentation will introduce EMPOWER, an online information literacy tutorial developed by Wichita State University Libraries. This self-paced, interactive tutorial teaches basic research skills and concepts, and is designed primarily for undergraduate students. EMPOWER is divided into six modules, each focusing on an aspect of research: Starting your research, Choosing your topic, Using the catalog, Finding articles, Using the Web, Citing sources. Modules feature text, graphics, games, quizzes, and Camtasia interactive flash videos to reinforce the information in a way that is fun and engaging. The presenters examined two online tutorials used at other universities (Inflite from IUPUI and Searchpath from Western Michigan University), then adapted and customized the content to create EMPOWER. Inflite and Searchpath, in turn, were customized from the Texas Information Literacy Tutorial (TILT), a much-adapted online tutorial from the University of Texas. Attendees will get a demonstration of WSU's tutorial and learn how to download EMPOWER so they can customize it for their own students. In addition, presenters will share data collected from a program coordinated with introductory college English instructors to place EMPOWER quizzes into students' Blackboard course management accounts and assess learning progress.
4:15 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
YART Business Meeting (Grnt Brdrm)
No Description
Copyright vs. access (Grnt Cnf Ctr)
Hear both sides of the argument between the expansion of copyright holder's exclusive rights and society's right to access information. Be ready to assert your opinion as well.
The Modern Genealogist (LL Salon 1)
What do you do when your patron brings in their pedigree on their PDA and wants you to help them? What are the latest tools being used by genealogists, and what does a librarian need to know in order to serve them?
The Mobile Learning Center & Laptop Loan Program (LL Salon 3)
The MLC/LL program was designed for the San Luis Valley (SLV) community in southern Colorado and the students of Adams State College. The SLV is a culturally rich but impoverished, geographically isolated, rural area. Adams State College, located in the heart of the SLV, offers critical education and economic support to the region; it is also a designated Hispanic Serving Institution. As with many rural areas, the citizens and students in the SLV tend to lack the technology and information literacy skills necessary in todays world. Therefore, the MLC/LL has two objectives: to provide greater access to mobile computing for students (Laptop Loan) and to create a dialogue and a partnership between Adams State College and the community ( Mobile Learning Center.) Funds were provided by a LSTA grant to purchase laptops and mobile support for outreach. Most of the time, the laptops are checked out to students at Adams State College so that they can work in various locations in the library. However, the laptops are used by community members when Adams State College librarians offer classes at different locations in the SLV. Topics covered in these classes include computer literacy, word processing, and consumer health research. This presentation will discuss how to implement a laptop program that not only benefits students at an academic institution, but also the surrounding community. Observations on the LSTA grant writing process, the program design, and the results of the program will be offered.
Video Purchasing and Licensing (Cnyn I/A)
In the last 10 years we have seen the use of videos in education grow. The dramatic increase in the number of videos produced, an evolution of video formats and a change in the way these are accessed and used in the classroom, bring new challenges for librarians. This program will describe the difficulties acquisition personnel encounter in purchasing and licensing videos, specifically in acquiring streaming rights, and explain the ways we at BYU are trying to manage them in our efforts to strengthen our connections with our university community.
Party with a Plan (Cnyn 2/B)
Need to connect with your community through an outreach or assessment activity? Careful planning leads to successful outcomes. This session provides step-by-step instructions, examples, timelines, & advice for hosting events large & small.
Outcomes: 1. Attendees will participate in activities geared towards simulating productive events. 2. Attendees will receive handouts, timelines, instructions, and examples for planning events. 3. Attendees will share their own event-planning problems and successes. This session is aimed at any librarian -- or anyone who works in a library -- who is or will be involved in event planning. Specifically, presenters will share examples of both positive and negative experiences from their event planning.
Elections and the Political Process: Online resources for reference librarians (Cnyn 3/C)
An introduction to online reference sources for the 2008 presidential elections and beyond. Online information from the U.S. government is open access on the Internet, costs nothing, and is copyright-free.
Emerging Technologies and Services to Diverse Populations (Topaz)
With the assistance of the ALA Diversity Grant in the research topic of "Emerging Technologies and Services to Diverse Populations" authors focused on determining whether searching habits are different for students with English as a second language compared to native English-speaking students. Technology has changed drastically since the late 1990s, previous research on international students demonstrated a deficiency in the skills needed to search for information. We evaluated how technological changes may impact international students with English as a second language searching for information in library catalogs and electronic databases, thus determining whether searching habits are different for international students compared to native English-speaking students.
4:30-6:00pm
Downtown Salt Lake Walking Tour
Let’s explore the magnificent Temple Square! We’ll meet up at the Family History Library (35 North West Temple Street) for a tour, move through Temple Square to the Tabernacle, and end with dinner at the Blue Iguana.