Saturday, January 31, 2004 @ 10:30 am


Session: 1001
8:45 am - 10:00 am
Spotlight Speaker
ROCH CARRIER
National Librarian of Canada
CHANGES! CHANGES! CHANGES!
THE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES OF CANADA IN MOTION

As controversy swirls around the copyright clause in the new legislation to create the Library and Archives of Canada, no one is in disagreement with the formation of the new institution. It is a a fresh departure - a catalyst to change and improvement. M. Carrier brings us behind the scenes.

Session: 1002
10:30 am - 11:45 am
GET THINKING WITH PICTURE BOOKS!
Cheryl Dinnin, Teacher-Librarian, Caradoc Central and Parkview Schools, Thames Valley DSB.

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Learn how elementary teacher librarians can use picture books as vehicles for teaching thinking skills. Find out how to encourage higher-level thinking during story-times with your students. Hear about some great picture books, and get a booklist of additional books and thinking activities you can use in your next read-aloud session!
Convenor: Sharon Weames, Lord Nelson P.S., Thames Valley DSB.

Session: 1003
10:30 am - 11:45 am
NAMING OUR FIELD: FROM LIBRARIAN TO DOCUMENTALIST, CYBRARIAN, KNOWLEDGE MANAGER AND BEYOND
Alvin M. Schrader, Professor, School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alberta.

Who are we? Our field has had more names proposed for it than any other field in Western history. What do all these names mean? Will changing our name mean a change in our identity, image, power, prestige, public understanding, core functions, core values, or educational preparation? A new word doesn't mean there's a new idea, so what is the real issue? Gain a better understanding of the history of how our field has been named and defined, why name changes have been advocated, and the underlying issues and implications of these changes. Share ideas about effective strategies for the future.
Convenor: Brent Roe, York University.

Session: 1004
10:30 am - 11:45 am
LINKING WITH OPENURL
Alan Darnell, Manager, OCUL Scholarly Information Resources Project, University of Toronto.

The past year has seen a flurry of new OpenURL-based linking products. Gain an understanding of the OpenURL standard, why a library would want to use an OpenURL linking server, and discover some of the differences between the products now available.

Session: 1005
10:30 am - 11:45 am
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE: SERVICE DELIVERY TO DISTANCE STUDENTS
Gina Matesic, Reference and Instruction, University of Guelph-Humber College.

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Serving remote and off-campus students demands ingenuity and innovation, as well as old-fashioned library skills. Distance students have geographical, technological and personal obstacles to overcome as they pursue their academic career. The advent of new technologies provides new opportunities for information literacy, outreach and management. The University of Manitoba has been providing service to remote users for decades. Hear about the evolution of a busy service area and its integration of new technologies to promote information literacy, streamline service delivery and enhance student satisfaction.
Convenor: Julie Drexler, York University.

Session: 1006
10:30 am - 11:45 am
USABILITY...TEST IT!
Carolyn Watt, President, The Customer Experience Company.

How do you ensure that what you develop is actually usable? Learn why usability is a key component in customer service. Whether it is a software product, a room layout, or a new process for issuing library cards, discover a 5-step process to develop usability tests that you can put in place today.

Session: 1007
10:30 am - 11:45 am
HOT TOPICS FOR NEW (AND ASPIRING) MANAGERS
Katherine Palmer, Manager, Northern District Branch, Toronto Public Library.

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This session will explore recent management trends and trends in community focused and innovative library services. New managers (or aspiring managers) will come away from the session with practical tips and strategies for success.

Session: 1008
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Ontario Health Libraries Association
MAKING THE VISION FIT: DESIGNING LIBRARY SPACES THAT WORK
Colin Kingsland, Partner, Designer, Architect, Kingsland + Architects; Jan Figurski, Librarian, London Health Sciences Centre.

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Sooner or later, most of us will be faced with the daunting task of moving the old library into a new space. What are some contemporary trends in library design that are relevant to small to mid-size libraries? How do you plan for a new library, and move your old one? How do you calculate actual space requirements? And how does Mr. Carnegie factor into all of this??? In this informative presentation, a 2-person panel, including a library architect and a librarian, will try and answer these questions and others that you may have about the moving experience.
Convenor: Elyse Pike, Health Sciences Library, Grey Bruce Health Services.

Session: 1009
10:30 am - 11:45 am
MERCHANDISING AT THE TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Diana Arras, Branch Head, Runnymede and Swansea; Susan Martin, Operations Manager, Pape District; Heather Mathis, Operations Manager, Northern District Library, Beverley Howatson, Branch Head, George H. Locke; Toronto Public Library.

Merchandising is the total impression that a library branch creates - from the outside of the building to how the staff interacts with a customer. Toronto Public Library has taken a page from retail and is applying the concepts of merchandising and displays to assist users and to increase the circulation of library materials. The session will review some of the theory behind visual merchandising; tips in training the staff on how to create effective displays and getting staff out from behind the desk to greet the public. No experience or artistic talent is needed to enjoy this practical session.
Convenor: Susan Martin, Toronto Public Library.

Session: 1010
10:30 am - 11:45 am
THE WORLD OF GRANTS FOR LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES: OPPORTUNITIES AND PITFALLS
Elaine Toms, Associate Professor, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto; Tom Belton Archives Advisor, Archives Association of Ontario.

Need a grant for your library? Don't know where to start? This session will walk you through the steps and procedures for successfully obtaining a grant for your library or archives. Elaine Toms, from FIS at the University of Toronto, has experience in obtaining grants and will share the dos and don­ts in the world of grants. Tom Belton, the Archives Advisor of Ontario, will discuss the types of archival institutions applying for and receiving grants.
Convenor: Jim Brett, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph.

Session: 1011
10:30 am - 11:45 am
GRASSROOTS AND SHOESTRINGS: SUCCESSFUL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS
Kae Elgie, Manager, Information Services, Waterloo Regional Library; Tina Tucker, Coordinator of Community Services, Thunder Bay Public Library; George Stock, Special Programs, Oxford County Library

| Library Stories at Lincoln Public Library, Kae Elgie (.ppt)
| Marketing to Teens at Thunder Bay Public Library, Tina Tucker (.ppt)
| Bringing non-traditional users to Oxford County Library, George Stock (.ppt)

Unique marketing campaigns can attract new users to your public library. Learn how to target non-traditional library users, including those who are economically disadvantaged. At Oxford, Lincoln and Thunder Bay Public Libraries, programs and events (such as advertising campaigns and scavenger hunts) drew hundreds of residents to the steps of their local library branches, and helped them connect with their communities.
Convenor: Shelagh Straughan, Cobourg Public Library.

Session: 1012
10:30 am - 11:45 am
CREATING DYNAMIC SUBJECT GUIDES
John Dupuis, Science & Electronic Resources Librarian; Patti Ryan, Reference Librarian; Merle Steeves, Bibliographic Services; Jody Nyasha Warner; York University Libraries.

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Creating and maintaining up-to-date subject guides is a challenge for many libraries. Substantial time and effort is required on the part of subject librarians to keep subject guides current and accurate. In response to this challenge, York University Libraries has been working with content management software to implement dynamically generated subject guides. These guides will replace the Library's traditional static HTML subject pathfinders. Our goal is to provide subject librarians with a user-friendly interface for updating and sharing content, and allow for maximum customization of content and display. This presentation will provide an overview of the process of creating these subject guides, and provide participants with a demonstration of the librarian and public interfaces.

Session: 1013
10:30 am - 11:45 am
INTERNET RESEARCH: WEBQUESTS AND EXPLORA-PAGES
Kathleen Willing, Technology Integration Specialist, Toronto.

Even your Kindergarten students can do Internet reseach safely by using Explora-pages (websites designed by the speaker). This session will show you how Explora-pages and WebQuests (an inquiry-based activity) incorporate Internet research in a no surprises environment for elementary students.
Convenor: Anita Brooks Kirkland, Waterloo Region DSB.

Session: 1014
10:30 am - 11:45 am
OUTSOURCING TECHNICAL SERVICES

NOTE: Session withdrawn.

Session: 1015
10:30 am - 11:45 am
RESOURCE RICHES: DISCOVER TWO NEW SUPER SECONDARY DOCUMENTS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES
Mark Kaminski, Bethune Collegiate, Toronto DSB; Esther Rosenfeld, 2003 President, Ontario School Library Association and Library Coordinator, Toronto DSB.

Literacy and research are the foundations of the school library curricular program. The Toronto District School Board has published two new documents: a student research guide and a literacy handbook for teacher-librarians. Come and explore these new resources that will enhance your programs!! Effective research process makes for a better research product and avoids problems such as plagiarism and procrastination.
Convenor: Brenda Dillon, Philip Pocock CSS, Dufferin Peel Catholic DSB.

Session: 1016
10:30 am - 11:45 am
YO! YOUTH ONLINE
Lori Sims, Director of Customer Service; Shauna Clinning, Youth Online Librarian; Oakville Public Library.

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| Executive Summary of the Youth Online! Pilot Project (Word)

Attracting the Net generation to the public library's virtual services is a challenge that the Oakville Public Library has tackled in a unique way. The youth online program (YO!) takes the public librarian into the high school to demonstrate subscription data base products and other features of the public library homepage. Learn how to build partnerships and promote the program in the school community. Also, learn how to design demonstrations that are dynamic and informative.
Convenor: Helen Benoit, Hamilton Public Library.

Session: 1017
10:30 am - 11:45 am
FACING THE DRAGONS: BUILDING COMMUNITY
Mark Sherman, Board Trustee, Al Davis, Chief Executive Officer, Ann Andrusyszyn, Development Officer; Barrie Public Library.

By using the example of Barrie Public Library in one of Ontario's fastest growing communities, this session will outline how building community can be a best practice for a Public Library. We will follow the process of positioning the Library through a community special event (the inaugural Barrie Dragon Boat Festival), showing how to build community and awareness through local partnerships. We will also cover the promotion, success and evaluation of the event from the perspective of a library preparing to grow along with its community.
Convenor: Ian Leckie, Ajax P.L. Board.

Session: 1018
10:30 am - 11:45 am
LIBRARIES, BOARDS, POLICIES AND THE INTERNET
Paul Walker, Chief Executive Officer, North Bay Public Library.

Internet policies must be a part of any responsible library board's protective tools. What are the realistic limits of enforcement of a policy? Where do filters fit into your policy? Board members will gain a greater understanding of their responsibilities and potential liability. A discussion of the limits of access to information vs the library's need to protect the institution.
Convenor: Ann Doiron, Gravenhurst P.L. Board, SOLS Board.

Session: 1019
10:30 am - 11:45 am
BLU-RAY AND BEYOND: LOOKING INTO THE SECOND DECADE
Doug Atkinson, CVS, Inc.

The fourth annual Emergent Technologies workshop takes a hard look at DVD's unexpected vulnerability, the new Blu-Ray format, the impact of digital piracy and proposed technologies like digital circulation which still appear to be in the realm of science fiction. But are they?

Session: 1020
10:30 am - 11:45 am
NEW VIEWS ON ADVOCACY: MOVING THE AGENDA FORWARD
Ken Haycock, Senior Partner, Ken Haycock and Associates Inc., and Professor, The University of British Columbia.

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Building on research with school principals, board administrators and elected trustees, this program proposes a different approach to building support for growth and reinvestment. Review the resulting plan developed for the Coalition for British Columbia School Libraries, a dynamic group of publishers, producers, public and academic librarians, parents and concerned citizens (no, it is not a group of teacher-librarians). You may be suprized by the results.

Session: 1021
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Sponsored by Edu Reference
THE CRAFT OF RESEARCH AND RICH PERFORMANCE TASKS
Mary Elise Citton, Head of Library Services; Lori Lisi, Head of Library, St. Elizabeth Catholic H.S.; Michelle Regina, Head of Library, Holy Cross Catholic Academy; York Catholic DSB.

This workshop will focus on the collaborative efforts of the teacher-librarian and the classroom teacher in the creation of rich performance tasks. The role of the teacher-librarian from the beginning of the task to the end is highlighted. Participants will take away tasks, assessment tools, and exercise sheets based on the book, The Craft of Research by Wayne C. Booth, Gregory G. Colomb, and Joseph M. Williams.
Convenor: Kevin Bradbeer, Toronto DSB.

Session: 1022
10:30 am - 11:45 am
MORE REALITIES OF WIRELESS

NOTE: Session withdrawn.

Session: 1023
10:30 am - 11:45 am
SENIOR BOYS AND INDEPENDENT READING: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER OR THE VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED?
Mary Mullholland, Head of Library, Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute; Sue Skrinda, Centennial Collegiate and Vocational Institute, Guelph.

The needs of some boys have always presented challenges for teacher-librarians when it comes to independent study novels for senior English. We have all been faced with those who say they don't read, can't remember liking a book or only read non-fiction. Teacher-librarians can help to make the difference between success and failure, with good collection selection and informed suggestions for the 'right book'. How has earlier graduation changed student needs? Can non-fiction work? What will the reluctant readers at this level enjoy? Share the answers to these questions, derived from student surveys, research and the reading of the presenters.
Convenor: Diana Knight, Halton DSB.

Session: 1024
10:30 am - 11:45 am
The Friends of Canadian Libraries
FRIENDS ON A MISSION: STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS
Terry Sarazen, Consultant, Southern Ontario Library Service.

Delegates will contribute to a definition of the future of the national Friends association by participating in the Friends of Canadian Libraries strategic planning process. Learn more about FOCAL's mission, values, vision and strategic directions. This is your chance to dialogue with members of the FOCAL Strategic Plan Steering Committee and provide input to help build the strategic plan for the organization that supports Friends groups across Canada.