Friday, February 4, 2005 @ 2:00 pm


Session: 701
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
OLBA's Spotlight Speaker
Programs and Services
DR. FRASER MUSTARD, The Founder's Network
COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR ALL AGES

| Libraries, Brain Development, and Literacy J. Fraser Mustard, CIAR (PPT)

"If society doesn't invest in early childhood development for families with young children, we risk damaging the next generation." This statement by Dr. Fraser Mustard of Founders' Network is enough to jolt responsible politicians, educators and librarians into action. We have within our grasp the means by which to provide the very best in stimulating literacy, behaviour, health and emotional well-being for the youngest of our citizens. The consequences of neglecting the role of libraries in providing the kind of programs Dr. Mustard is advocating are dire indeed. Come and hear what this learned researcher has to say about "Community Outreach for All Ages."
Convenor: Peter Rogers, OLBA Past-President.

Session: 702
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Reference & Research
THE ART OF THE REFERENCE INTERVIEW
Catherine Ross, Professor and Dean; Kirsti Nilsen, Assistant Professor (retired); Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario.

| Session Presentation (PPT)

Despite transformations in technology, an effective reference interview remains crucial to providing good information service. In this session, you will have a chance to hear about some recent research on what works and what doesn't work in the reference interview in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Catherine Ross and Kirsti Nilsen are co-authors of Conducting the Reference Interview (Neal-Schuman, 2002).
Convenor: Sophie Bury, York University

Session: 703
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Curriculum and Learning
EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
Barbara Stripling, Director, Libraries and Literacy, New Visions for Public Schools, New York, NY.

Elementary teacher librarians empower young people to become independent learners by collaborating with classroom teachers to design effective instructional units. This workshop will investigate the development of such units based on essential questions, the use of both fiction and nonfiction resources, and the teaching of literacy and inquiry skills.
Convenor: Marilyn Willis, Peel District Schol Board.

Session: 704
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Statistics & Surveys
DESIGNING AND DELIVERING ELECTRONIC SURVEYS
Tim Tripp, Clinical Decision Support, Shared Information Management Services, University Health Network, Toronto.

| Session Presentation (PDF)

Survey after survey and still no answers to the issues that affect your library? Learn the basics of effective survey design and see a practical demonstration of the Web-based survey design tool called "Survey Monkey."

Session: 705
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Information Literacy; Programs & Services
MULTIPLE LITERACIES: THE COLLABORATORY LEARNING MODEL
Cheryl Kern-Simirenko, Associate Dean and Director of Public Services and Collections, Purdue University Libraries, West Lafayette, Indiana.

Information literacy is critical to the process of turning data into information and information into knowledge. Technology literacy supports retrieval, application, and presentation of data and information. These principles underlie the development of Purdue University's Digital Learning Collaboratory. The collaboratory learning model encompasses problem-based, course-integrated information and technology literacies, multimedia integration, and representational fluency. Learn how the collaboratory concept is both transferable and extensible, what similar programs and facilities might look like, and how it supports multiple literacies in an increasingly data-rich environment.
Convenor: Tanis Fink, Seneca College

Session: 706
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Collections and Resources; Statistics and Surveys
A TOUR OF STATSCAN
Victoria Crompton, Director, Communications and Library Services, Statistics Canada.

Navigating the Statistics Canada web site can be a challenge to anyone. Learn how to use our navigation tools to find the information you need, whether electronic or paper-based, fee or free.
Convenor: Deborah Wills, Wilfrid Laurier

Session: 707
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Technology; Users
IMPLEMENTING FEDERATED SEARCHING: A COLLEGE'S PERSPECTIVE
Carolyn Lam, Manager, Newnham Learning Commons and Library Systems, Jane Foo, Web and Instruction Librarian, Seneca College.

| Session Presentation (hyperlink)

Federated searching promises a solution to cross-database searching for users accustomed to a Google universe. Look at the types of federated searching solutions available, the common technologies used to enable federated searching, and the processes behind integrating the system into existing online services.
Convenor: Jennifer Peters-Lise, Seneca College

Session: 708
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Partnerships
LIBRARIES HELPING LIBRARIES: A MATCHMAKING APPROACH TO DEVELOPING FIRST NATION LIBRARIES
Cynthia Mearns, Chief Executive Officer, Pickering Public Library; Patty Lawlor, First Nations Consultant, SOLS; Karen Foster, Chief Executive Officer, Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation Public Library.

Learn about an innovative pilot project initiated by the Southern Ontario Library Service in 2004 to support First Nation library development through partnerships that build bridges between native and non-native communities. Is the matchmaking working? Does the program have a future? Is there an opportunity for your library to become involved? Find the answers at this session.

Session: 709
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Curriculum and Learning
DIVERSITY AS A CURRICULUM RESOURCE
Patricia Chow, Teacher, Thornwood P.S., Padma Sastri, Teacher-Librarian, Joseph Pileggi, Teacher, Floradale P.S.; Peel DSB.

Peel elementary teachers collaborated on a project with York University (Sandra Schecter and Jim Cummins - OISE/UT) to develop multilingual and multicultural approaches to promoting reading and writing with pupils of ESL backgrounds. Find out how reading and writing dual language books build on language and cultural knowledge that students bring to school, and support all students' development of global awareness and appreciation for each other. Enjoy dual language book-talks highlighting curriculum connections and student created dual language books.

Session: 710
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Library Issues
WHERE IS THE LIBRARY IN SCHOOL LITERACY INITIATIVES?
Facilitator: Esther Rosenfeld, District-wide Coordinator, Library and Learning Resources, Toronto DSB, President OSLA 2002 and 2003.
Panel: Mag Gardner, Principal (Student Success Program), Halton District School Board; Deb Lalonde, Principal of Student Services, Curriculum with Simcoe DSB; Tania M. Sterling, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Curriculum & Instruction Support Services, Peel District School Board.

Ontario's literacy strategy is now extending into the higher grades. Throughout the implementation of this strategy school libraries have been marginalized, despite the body of research demonstrating the connection between libraries and literacy. This session will bring together experts charged with implementing the literacy plan, and expert school library leaders. Their task will be to discuss the role of libraries in the literacy model, address some specific concerns from the library community, and discuss practical strategies for the integration of library program expectations into the larger literacy plan.
Convenor: Deb Kitchener, York Region District School Board.

Session: 711
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Management & Issues
LESSONS WE'VE LEARNED (AND ARE STILL LEARNING): ADVICE FOR NEW AND ASPIRING MANAGERS
Joanne Oud, Head of Collection Development, Wilfrid Laurier University Library; Moe Hosseini-Ara, Manager, Markham Village Library, Markham Public Libraries.

| Handout (.doc)

Are you a new or aspiring manager? Share our experiences as new managers in an academic and public library setting. Learn how we managed our career paths, met age/generational challenges and coped when we found ourselves "dropped into the deep-end." Deal with conflict and diverse personalities while staying positive, encouraging creativity and building morale.
Convenor: Brent Roe, York University

Session: 712
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Values & Vision
DO I NEED BLUE STOCKINGS TO ATTEND?
Elaine Boone, Private Scholar, Belleville.

| The Provincial Training School for Librarians 1911-1927 (Word .doc)

Have you ever wondered about the origins of professional training for librarians? Curious about how your knowledge/degree would measure up to librarians of the past? In 1911, the Ontario Government, the Ontario Library Association and the Toronto Public Library teamed up to offer professional post-secondary training for librarians. This session will examine the roots of library training in Ontario and the journey towards university-based professional education for librarians.
Convenor: Norda Bell Majekodunmi, York University

Session: 713
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Technology; Management and Issues
CIRCULATION TECHNOLOGY, TRENDS, ISSUES
Pascal Roberge, National Sales and Marketing Manager, Library Systems Division, 3M Canada; Bob Henderson, Director, Service Development, Markham Public Libraries.

How will technology transform the circulation desk of the future? What is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and how does it change circulation services? RFID technology is often in the news today, from concerns about privacy to announcements that it will streamline library and retail services. Learn from Markham Public Library's implementation of RFID technology in two new branches.

Session: 714
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Management and Issues
BETTER USER AUTHENTICATION WITH THE SHIBBOLETH PROJECT
Thomas Dowling, Assistant Director of Library Systems, OhioLINK, Ohio.

| Session Presentation (hyperlink)

One of the persistent challenges in online library services is identifying our users and making sure they have access to our services (and that others do not). This session will discuss the Shibboleth Project from the Internet 2 organization for communicating with online directories and user databases. OhioLINK's current directions in user authentication and Shibboleth implementation will also be covered.

Session: 715
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Finance; Partnerships
A GRAND TOUR OF NEW FINDING INITIATIVES
Steve Coffman, Vice President, Business Development, Library Systems and Services LLC; Rebecca Jones, Partner, Dysart and Jones Associates.

Take a look at innovative funding projects at a variety of public and academic libraries throughout Canada and the US, including membership programs, library restaurant cafés, sponsorship programs, major gifts, planned giving, contract services and more. Where possible, we will be talking directly with the project directors at these libraries via a teleconferencing link.
Convenor: Rebecca Jones, Dysart Jones.

Session: 716
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Programs and Services; Reference and Research
HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM?
Lynne McKechnie, Acting Associate Dean and Associate Professor, Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario; Helen Benoit, Director, Children and Young Adult Services; Kirsten Moffatt, Project Researcher, Youth Services; Hamilton Public Library

| Session Presentation (PPT)
| HPL's 2004 Summer Reading Program Research Study (Word .doc)

Working together, Hamilton Public Library and the Faculty of Media and Information Studies at the University of Western Ontario executed a research project designed to measure outcomes of the popular children's program, the Summer Reading Club. The study was structured to measure success based on the goals and objectives of the reading program. learn about the literature search, surveys and critical incident interviews that took place during the summer of 2004. Learn how to use these methods with your own summer reading programs.
Convenor: Carol Wilkinson, Hamilton Public Library.

Session: 717
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
The Internet; Programs and Services
THE NEW VIRTUAL REFERENCE LIBRARY PART 2: USING PORTAL TECHNOLOGY TO BUILD WEB SERVICES
Nancy Strader, Manager, Applications and Systems Integration; Ian Stegman, Manager Technology Infrastructure, Toronto Public Library; Peter Rowley, Technical Lead, Develin eBusiness Architects Inc., Toronto.

Toronto Public Library has implemented a new Web services technical environment which supports the VRL and all gateways. Based on J2EE standards, this includes portal technology, content management systems, relational databases and search engines, APIs, development and production environments and load balanced Web servers. The technology and development process applied to the VRL re-design project and other TPL Web projects will be described. A complementary OLITA session describing the new VRL as a service and the software application is also being given at the conference.

Session: 718
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm "Double Session"
Management and Issues
LIBRARY STAFF ATTENDANCE MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN RIGHTS (Part 1)
Michael T. Doi, Partner, Hicks Morley Hamilton Stewart Storie LLP.

Library managers and supervisors who are wrestling with the challenges of managing staff attendance and workplace human rights issues need up-to-date legal and practical information. The session will provide an overview of effective attendance management tools, accountability structures for culpable and non-culpable absences, workplace human rights issues, best practices models and case studies, and will discuss the legal rights and obligations of libraries, staff members, and unions.
Convenor: Kathy Oakleaf, Mississauga Public Library.

Session: 719
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Information Literacy
STAGING RESEARCH: SPOTLIGHT ON STAGES ONE AND TWO
Rose Dodgson, Instructional Leader; Jo-Anne LaForty, Instructional Leader, Toronto DSB.

| Session Presentation (PPT)

Improving student learning is at the core of all research projects. In this practical workshop, specific strategies will be presented to support students as they work through stages one and two. Stage one begins the journey of research and sets the context and direction for success. In stage two, students access appropriate resources and develop skills for gathering and collecting information.

Session: 720
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Curriculum and Learning
TOWARDS UNDERSTANDING: PREVENTING ISLAMOPHOBIA POST 9/11

NOTE: Session withdrawn.

Session: 721
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Technology; The Internet
SUCCESSFUL USES OF THE SCHOOL WEBSITE TO SUPPORT CURRICULUM/RESEARCH
Tim Gauntley and Kevin Bradbeer, Instructional Leaders. Toronto DSB.

| Session Presentation (PPT)
| Learning Guide (Elementary) (PDF)
| Resources and URLs (Elementary) (Word)
| Learning Guide (Secondary) (PDF)
| Resources and URLs (Secondary) (Word)

School Web sites are great vehicles that provide resources to support curriculum and research. Presenters from the Toronto District School Board have developed a wonderful model. Resources that will be shared in this session include subject, course and assignment support pages; Web "lessons" in a particular field of expertise; "how-to" demos of database and search engine use with viewlet software.

Session: 722
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Reading and Literacy
DEWEY DIVAS AND THE DUDES: THE BEST OF SPRING CHILDREN'S BOOKS
Anne Stevens, Library Accounts Manager, Tundra Books; Bill Zambusi, Library and Educational Sales Manager, Simon and Schuster Canada; Rosalyn Steele, Sales Representative, Library Division, H.B. Fenn and Company; Maureen Johnson, Sales Representative, Scholastic Canada.

The Dewey Divas and Dudes are a group of Canadian publishing representatives who are passionate readers and who love to share. Get a sneak preview of the best children's books of the upcoming season, including picture books, teen fiction and some reference. This session will help collection development fill in the gaps of any good books they may have missed, give librarians a good list (50-60 titles) of books to recommend to their patrons, and improve their general book knowledge of the upcoming publishing season.
Convenor: Jan Assing, Oakville Public Library.

Session: 723
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Information Literacy
THINK LITERACY SUCCESS: THINK LIBRARY
Susan Leppington, Consultant; Sandi Zwaan, School Library Consultant.

Explore library links in the Ministry of Education report Think Literacy Success and share strategies and resources to help Teacher-Librarians as they assume their role as information literacy experts. How can we help teachers and at risk students as they strive to succeed? Bring your "gap closing" strategies to share as we discuss our potential for this initiative.
Convenor: Michelle Regina, York Catholic District School Board.

Session: 724
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Reading and Literacy
CIRCLING NON-FICTION
Rose Phillips, Adolescent Literacy Consultant, Simcoe County DSB.

Teachers and Teacher-Librarians experienced in literature circles for fiction can expand the approach to address non-fiction subject areas. Using Think Literature strategies and the circle approach, teachers can promote information literacy skills. The circle also makes effective use of limited resources, always an issue during traditional research. This approach provides a model for dynamic team teaching in the junior and intermediate grades.

Session: 725
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Collections and Resources
THE READING LIFE: THE FUTURE OF THE STORY IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Duncan Smith, Product Manager, NoveList/EBSCO Publishing.

Recent studies have indicated a decline in the role of reading in our culture. This presentation will illustrate the deep relationships that exist between readers, their lives and the stories they chose to read. Smith believes that reading will continue to shape the lives of many of us and presents the case for why reading is here to stay.

Session: 726
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Special Library Association (Toronto Chapter)
Collections and Resources; Reference and Research
LEGAL RESEARCH FOR THE NON-LAW LIBRARIAN
Wendy Reynolds, Librarian, Ontario Securities Commission.

| Session Presentation (PPT)

Participants will be introduced to the law-making entities of Canada, with an emphasis on Ontario. We will explore the types of law created at each level, and free/pay per use sources available to researchers.