Saturday, February 5, 2005 @ 9:00 am


Session: 901
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Reference & Research
WHEN GOOGLE IS NOT ENOUGH: CHALLENGES AT A COLLEGE REFERENCE DESK

NOTE: Session withdrawn.

Session: 902
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Technology ; The Internet
SPECIAL SOFTWARE FOR SPECIAL STUDENTS: IMPROVING INFORMATION LITERACY THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
Marilyn Legault, Information Technology Consultant, Hamilton-Wentworth DSB.

| Ministry Licensed Software Handout (PDF)

Learn how this Ministry-licensed software can be a tool for special needs (and mainstream) students as they access, process and communicate information. Find out how it can assist students with the writing process, as well. Software titles demonstrated include: Clicker4, Co:Writer, Write:Outloud, Smart Ideas and Dragon Naturally Speaking. Participants will take away various print resources and may borrow a CD-ROM containing the software discussed.
Convenor: Lisa Radha Weaver, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.

Session: 903
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Library Issues
GAINING INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jennifer Soutter, Digital Services Librarian, Anne Kaay, Social Sciences Librarian, Leddy Library, University of Windsor.

| Session Presentation (PPT)

With a combined 10 years of international experience garnered in the USA and the UK, these two librarians will share their stories of the why, what, where, when and how of international work. Cultural quirks, idiosyncrasies in the profession and personal challenges will be covered. Meet others curious about exploring the international library world. Bring your questions!
Convenor: Adam Taves, York University

Session: 904
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Management and Issues; Collections and Resources
ELECTRONIC RESERVES & THE COPYRIGHT CHALLENGE IN CANADA
Joan Dalton, Head, Access Services, Leddy Library, University of Windsor.

| Session Presentation (PPT)
| Selected References (Word .doc)
| University of Chicago Press Permission Request, Winter 2004 (Word .doc)
| Guidelines for What You Can Put on eReserve University of Winnipeg (.htm document)

Although widely adopted at university and college libraries in the United States, Electronic Reserve services in Canada have developed at a much slower pace. Based on the results of an extended pilot project for Electronic Reserves at a medium-sized university library in Canada, the author concludes that the most significant barrier to this development is the restrictive nature of copyright law in Canada. Results of an informal survey of university libraries in Canada seem to confirm this assumption. A brief overview of copyright law in Canada as it pertains to Electronic Reserves is discussed, as is the process of copyright reform recently undertaken by the Canadian government. Finally, an argument in favor of a broadened interpretation of 'fair dealing' is made as it may pertain to the development of Electronic Reserves services in Canadian academic libraries.

Session: 905
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Management & Issues
GETTING IN FOCUS: A FOCUS GROUP PRIMER FOR LIBRARY STAFF
Jan Figurski, Department of Professional Practice, London Health Sciences Centre.

| Session Presentation (PPT)
| Bibliography & Resources for Further Study (Word .doc)

Whether you are doing strategic planning, introducing a new service, redesigning the library, or conducting needs assessments, focus groups are a unique tool. Learn how you can use focus groups to get your clients to talk to you directly and in their own words about their library and its services.

Session: 906
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Governance and Policy; Statistics and Surveys
RECOGNIZE PROGRESS: MEASURING OUTCOMES NOT OUTPUTS
Yvonne Attard, Director, Customer Development, Oakville Public Library; Rebecca Jones, Partner, Dysart Jones Associates.

| Session Presentation (PPT)

Library trustees, employees, and supporters all know that "libraries change lives." We firmly believe that libraries positively impact the lives in our communities. With the competition for funding, that 'belief' is no longer enough. We must clearly demonstrate that positive impact and, even more importantly, communicate it to our funding stakeholders including municipalities, Band Councils, corporate sponsors, donors, etc. What are the critical success factors for defining, measuring and communicating outcomes? This interactive session discusses these factors as well as the theory, application and practicality of what it really takes to measure and recognize the library's progress, pitfalls and potential for your community.
Convenor: Catherine Dowd, Super Conference 2005 Planning Team.

Session: 907
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Information Literacy; Programs and Services
THINKING THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT: MAKING THE TRANSITION FROM SECONDARY SCHOOL TO A CULTURE OF ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION
Frances Sardone, Research Skills Instruction Librarian; Sarah King, Coordinator, The Writing Centre; Saira Rachel Mall, Presentation Skills Librarian, Teaching & Learning Services, Academic Resources, University of Toronto at Scarborough.

| Session Presentation (hyperlink)

What are the benefits to transition year students in learning about the culture of 'academic communication'? In this session UTSC Teaching & Learning Services specialists will share the benefits of revealing the pedagogy underlying the university research assignment to students through a two-day, intensive Summer Learning Institute at UTSC. Critical thinking in research and reading, inquiry based learning and self-directed learning are some of the aspects of this program that we would like to make available for lively discussion.
Convenor: Laurie Morrison, University of Western Ontario MLIS candidate

Session: 908
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Programs and Services; Reading and Literacy
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Margaret Esaw, Teacher-Librarian; Jeanne Buckley, Teacher-Librarian; Sharon Gusz, Teacher-Librarian, York Catholic DSB.

| Battle of the Books Reading List 2004 (PDF)
| Battle of the Books Questions 2004 (Word .doc)
| Battle of the Books - 1st Elimination Round 2004 Margaret Esaw (Word .doc)
| The final between John XXIII and Kateri-April 04 Margaret Esaw (Word .doc)

Need a simple way to promote literacy and advocate for your school library program at the same time? Run your very own Battle of the Books contest. You will receive the reading list (many of the titles are already in your school library) and sample questions to use in your competition.

Session: 909
9:00 am - 10:15 am
The Internet
COOL SEARCH SITE... OR SOMETHING ELSE? HOW TO EVALUATE WEB SEARCH TOOLS
Rita Vine, Workingfaster.com and Searchportfolio.com

New web search tools - search engines, metasearch engines, catalogues - greet our eyeballs on a regular basis. Many are promoted with a great deal of hype, some of it legitimate, much of it exaggerated. How can we evaluate web search tools effectively in order to determine if a tool can stand alongside other web essentials? In this session, Rita Vine will share some of her criteria and methods for evaluating newly discovered search tools.

Session: 910
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Reading and Literacy
READ A NOVEL?...BUT THIS IS NOT MY ENGLISH CLASS!!

NOTE: Session withdrawn.

Session: 911
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Reading and Literacy
WAR AND PEACE: BOOKS FOR TROUBLED TIMES
Linda Granfield, author, In Flanders Fields.

| Two handouts - Book List and More Suggestions (both Word .doc)

2005 marks the tenth anniversary of "In Flanders Fields." Since "Flanders" was published, we've experienced the immigration of refugees from Bosnia, Somalia, and Rwanda and watched the new chaos of Afghanistan and Iraq. During this session Granfield will weave other writers' titles (Morpurgo, Ellis, etc.) into a general non-fiction discussion of war and peace themes. Will an author ever write a successful book about peace? Do books about war being an understanding of peace to our lives? There's plenty to ponder and discuss.

Session: 912
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Partnerships; Reading and Literacy
LIBRARY AMBASSADORS - A LITERACY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Peggy Thomas, Centrally Assigned Teacher-Librarian, Library and Learning Resources, Toronto DSB.

Library Ambassadors is a program that has been running in several TDSB schools for a few years. It gives upper grade students in the school a chance to act in a leadership role promoting the library and reading.

Session: 913
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Curriculum and Learning
EMPOWERING YOUTH THROUGH THE SECONDARY SCHOOL LIBRARY
Barbara Stripling, Director of Libraries and Literacy, New Visions for Public Schools, New York, New York.

Secondary teacher librarians empower young people to become independent learners by collaborating with classroom teachers to design effective instructional units. Investigate the development of such units in the content areas using essential questions, the integration of inquiry and adolescent literacy skills, and explicit attention to adolescent needs for choice, voice, and confidence in their own learning.
Convenor: Esther Rosenfield, Toronto District School Board.

Session: 914
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Advocacy and Marketing; Programs and Services
MAKING YOUR RESOURCE CENTRE MUCH MORE THAN A LIBRARY!
Nancy Cotter, Department Head, Teacher-Librarian; Myra MacLennan, Teacher-Librarian, Sinclair Secondary School, Durham DSB.

Make your library the HUB of the school! Learn practical, creative ideas to encourage and involve both staff and students as you, the Teacher-Librarian, support and extend the classroom experience making the program come alive. Great programs result in great advocacy for staffing and budget support. Libraries - that's where itØs at!
Convenor: Frances Handlarski, Toronto District School Board.

Session: 915
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Information Literacy; Programs & Services
IF WE BUILD IT... CREATING AND USING A FLEXIBLE TEACHING AND LEARNING SPACE
Carol Wu, Head Library Systems and Technologies, Jennifer Thiessen, Reference Librarian, Education and Applied Language Studies, Reference Information Services, James A. Gibson Library, Brock University.

| Session Presentation (PPT)

The Brock University Library's e-Classroom is a flexible teaching space designed to accommodate many teaching strategies and learning styles. Filled with state-of-the-art technologies, the facility uses a wireless network, Tablet PC technology and movable furniture to achieve maximum learning and teaching flexibility. Learn about the many exciting challenges associated with planning and building such a facility, as well as the innovative ways that librarians have effectively incorporated the room's features into library instruction programs.
Convenor: Donna Bourne-Tyson, Nipissing University

Session: 916
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Advocacy and Marketing
MARKETING MATTERS
Wendy Newman, Librarian in Residence, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto; Pat Cavill, President, Pat Cavill Consulting.

| Session Presentation (PPT)
| Marketing Planning Worksheet (Word .doc)

Marketing theory will be illustrated by real instances of how the theory is applied and has been successful in libraries. Powerful examples of library research will also be highlighted to give participants a firm basis on which to move forward with marketing. Two of Canada's most dynamic speakers will provide the resources and inspiration for anyone to develop a cohesive marketing plan.
Convenor: Margaret Andrewes, Town of Lincoln Council.

Session: 917
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Information Literacy
USING THE FOUR STAGE RESEARCH MODEL WITH PRIMARY AND JUNIOR STUDENTS
Lisa McIntyre, Teacher-Librarian, DeWitt Carter P.S., DSB of Niagara.

Engage primary and junior students in inquiry and research skills using fiction and non-fiction materials, and the four-stage research model. Participants will receive a handout with ready-made activities that can be used directly in the classroom.
Convenor: Jim Fox, District School Board of Niagara.

Session: 918
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Programs and Services
CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING CHALLENGE PART I: 25 GREAT PROGRAMMING IDEAS IN 50 MINUTES FOR PRESCHOOLERS
Beth Maddigan, Children's Services Coordinator, Cambridge Libraries; Jane Salmon, Head of Children's and Youth Services, Barrie P.L.; Helen Kelly, Children's Librarian, Hamilton P.L.; Michele Hopkins, Children's Services Librarian, Cambridge Libraries.

| Ideas for preschool children (PPT)

The challenge for the panel of talented children's programmers is to demonstrate 25 great program ideas for pre-schoolers in 1 hour! Can they do it? Have fun watching the challenge and learning great new program ideas to take back and put to use in your library.

Session: 919
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Management and Issues; Users
COMMON MEASUREMENTS TOOL: MEASURING THE SATISFACTION OF OUR CUSTOMERS
Charles Vincent, Program Manager, Institute for Citizen-Centered Service, Toronto; George Stock, Special Programs Coordinator, Innerkip, Oxford County Library.

| Session Presentation - Charles Vincent (PDF or PPT)
| Session Presentation George Stock (PPT)

Common Measurements Tool (CMT), a free easy-to-use instrument for measuring client satisfaction is used by more than 30 libraries across Canada and around the world to improve quality of service. CMT results can be compared against peer organizations, used to identify best practices and share lessons learned. Hear about Oxford County Library's initiative in using the CMT in a public library. By becoming early adopters of the CMT, public libraries stand to position themselves as models for the delivery of quality service.
Convenor: Sam Coghlan, Oxford County Library.

Session: 920
9:00 am - 10:15 am
The Internet; Collections and Resources
SCHOLAR'S PORTAL
Alan Darnell, Project Manager, OCUL Scholarly Information Resource Project; Hana Alston, Client Services, OCUL Scholarly Information Research Project; University of Toronto.

This an update on activities within the SIRs Project. come and hear the latest on academic resource sharing in Ontario, including linking technologies, citation management, federated searching and content repository initiatives.

Session: 921
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Reading and Literacy; Programs and Services
Roundtable Discussion:
ANOTHER TREE IN THE OLA FOREST - THE EVERGREEN AWARD™
Facilitator: Sharron Smith, Readers' Advisory Services, Kitchener Public Library, Chair, Evergreen Award™ Program.

Come and hear about the newest tree in the OLA Forest - the Evergreen Award™ for adult literature. Plans are underway to unveil the Evergreen Award™ to libraries across the province on Canada Book Day in April. This is your opportunity to hear what's being planned for Evergreen's inaugural outing and to offer suggestions for future direction.

Session: 922
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Management and Issues
MENTORING MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Ted Sharp, Manager, Marian Kutarna, Senior Librarian; Arts and History Department; Diana Krawczyk, Senior Librarian, South Common Branch; Mississauga Library System.

| Session Presentation (PPT)
| Handout - Presenter info and Mentoring Resource List (Word .doc)

Mentoring is a unique learning opportunity based on a dynamic relationship between mentor and partner. At its core, this relationship is based on trust, honesty, respect, and commitment. While providing an excellent opportunity for the mentor to share expertise and knowledge, the relationship focuses on the learning goals of the partner and fuels excitement and inspiration within the organization. Join Mississauga's Mentorship Steering Committee to hear about their experience developing and implementing a mentorship program.

Session: 923 FRIENDS
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Advocacy and Marketing
COUNTY LIBRARIES NEED THEIR FRIENDS
Marzio Apolloni, Chief Executive Officer, Bruce County Public Library; Lynn Sawatsky, President, Friends of the Wiarton Library; Suzan Fawcett, Past Treasurer, Friends of the Chesley Library.

| Session Presentation Marzio Apolloni (PPT)

Libraries in Bruce County recognize the potential of Friends groups. Friends can harness community support in a small community, through their fund-raising activities and volunteer labour. Find out how independent Friends groups have formed within one county library system in Ontario.

Session: 924
9:00 am - 10:15 am
Education
ABOUT TIME... AN EXECUTIVE MLIS PROGRAM
Ken Haycock, Senior Partner, Ken Haycock & Associates Inc., Vancouver.

Interested in an MLIS? Not interested in spending two years with rank beginners? Interested in becoming a library professional? Not interested in losing the work/study integration? Learn about a unique new approach to education for professional librarians that will be designed for specific institutions and backgrounds. Discuss the possibility of a local cohort for a new accredited MLIS program with three weeks immersion and distance education, repeated, and organizational projects. Of interest to directors (for planning), designed for senior managers in academic and public libraries without the MLIS degree, senior library assistants, teacher-librarians, information specialists in the corporate sector, and others.