Conference Schedule
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catalog
On the day of the conference the links to
the classrooms will be posted for each session. Please follow the link to the classroom of the
session you wish to attend, i.e. "SW Room", etc.
(Tech support for the classroom:
866.350.4978)
Virtual Exhibit Hall will be Open 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
8:30--9:00 Welcome
9:00--10:00 Keynote: "Library 2.0 in the
Real World"
Meredith Farkas
There
has been a lot of buzz about Library 2.0 and social software
over the past few years. Social software is opening up new
opportunities for reaching out to patrons and providing library
services in the online medium, while Library 2.0 presents a new
service philosophy for libraries. Farkas will discuss the implications
of these trends for small and rural libraries, illustrated with
examples of libraries that are already on the road to 2.0 through
their innovative practices and services.
10:00--10:15 Break
10:15--11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions
"Cool Tools, Gadgets, and Widgets"
Ann Coulter and
Karen Burns
SWILSA room
Take a tour of cool tools, gadgets and widgets that help make it easier to
tell your library's story, show patrons what the library is all about, make
your life a little easier, have conversations with your online users, and,
well, sometimes just make it all a little more fun. Ann and Karen
will show you some of their favorites.
"Databases That Small Libraries Should Have"
Katie Dunneback
As reference books become more and more obsolete because of
the wealth of information available electronically, how do we steer our patrons
to the best sources of information on the web on a budget? Join us and explore
free (and a few low cost) online databases, learn how to market them, and play a
little seek and find game with them!
SLS room
"Mini-Palooza: Adult Programming Ideas"
Bonnie McKewon
Here, adult programming takes center stage. Iowa data tells us that adults and
seniors are increasingly the demographic in towns large and small. So join this
session for a virtual “palooza” of ideas for adult programs @ your library.
It’s actually an easy leap from youth programs to aiming more choices at
adults. Find out how to bridge the programming gap from kids to adults with
some theme-related ideas, along with suggestions for successful presentations
NWLS Room
11:15-11:30
Break
11:30 - 12:-00 Gaming
Session
Hear about some libraries' experiences, discuss, and share your own!
12:00- 12:45 p.m. Lunch
12:45-1:30 No sessions--more time to Visit the Virtual Exhibits!
1:30--2:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
"Funtime Learning: Storytimes using ECL principles"
Sue Gruber
and Karen Burns
Your story times are already fun, why not incorporate some learning
skills for the children? Learn six developmental skills you can use to
help develop early literacy skills, and sources for ready-made kits and
resources to use in your story times.
SWILSA Room
Sorry--this session cancelled; watch for Phil at next
year's conference. "Play Nice and Take Turns: Reservation / Management Systems for Public Access
Computers"
"Technology Challenges? You're Not Alone!: Using
MaintainIT's Free Resources" Brenda
Hough
A. Are you tired of spending time figuring out how to maintain or support your
public computers?
B. Do you wish you could ask someone how they manage the computers at their
library? (For example, how do they manage printing? Reservations? Questions from
laptop users? And more…)
C. Are you interested in sharing how your library gets things done?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you’re in luck: the MaintainIT
Project is here to help!
At the MaintainIT Project (www.maintainitproject.org), we interview hundreds of
librarians about how they maintain, support, and sustain their public computers.
We then publish all of their experiences, successes, and challenges in free
guides called Cookbooks, so librarians can learn from the experiences of others
who’ve done it before them. The best part? Everything the MaintainIT Project
does is free, and everything is available at
www.maintainitproject.org!
NWILS Room
"Marketing Special Events"
Sarah Willeford
Teen Week, National Library Week, your library's birthday...How can you spread
the word and encourage people to join in special events and celebrations?
Get ideas and tips about marketing with print, on the web, and by word of mouth.
Make your event special!!
CILSA room
Handout:
Event Marketing
Worksheet
2:30--3:00 Break
and Exhibits
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions
"Exciting E-Learning: Sources for Online Library
Learning" Bonnie
McKewon
Discover some great sources to help you, your staff, and your boards do more
with online learning and strengthen computing skills at the same time. We’ll
look at some great providers of online classes and tutorials. And we’ll also
share strategies to help bring you the most success and enjoyment when learning
in online venues. Let’s do more of what we’re doing today—learning from the
comfort of home!
NWLS room
"Teen Programming--Video!"
Stephanie and Des Moines Public Library Teens
Learn how the teens at Des Moines Public Library created a video
about Teen Week at the library--and how you and your teens can do it, too.
With today's tools you can do it for little or no money, so libraries of
all sizes can make a splash!
CILSA room
"Exploring the New Web Junction"
Michele Leininger
SWILSA room
This session will show you how to
make the most of WebJunction's design
and features. After a quick tour of the new design, we will spend most
of the session exploring the My WebJunction features and how to set up
your account to take advantage of the new features, such as joining
groups, making friends, sharing classes and posting comments.
6:00--6:30 Welcome Back!
6:30--7:30 Trustees' Session: "Ethical
Standards for Library Leadership " Pat Wagner
NWILS classroom
Library ethics is more than following laws regarding libraries
and local government. And, it's not limited to worrying about Internet
filtering, book challenges or who gets to use the community room. Ethical
concerns can range from exactly how trustees and directors make decisions to
staff playing favorites at the circulation desk. Learn why ethics is more than
common sense, requires study and discipline, and, at the least, can build
credibility and respect for your library's policies. Topics include a brief
history of Western ethics, four basic principles that shape library ethics, and
practical applications at even small, rural libraries.
Handouts:
Introduction to Library
Leadership Ethics
Ethical Standards for
Library Leadership (presentation slides)
