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We are surrounded by new technologies. They are emerging in almost every shape and colour, and with a dizzying array of functions and capabilities.

However, it is essential that we recognize and learn to leverage the many ways that these new technologies have changed the very nature of information. Information has changed in the way it looks, what we use to view it, how and where we find it, what we can do with it, and how we share it. Information, today, is networked, digital, and overwhelming – and each of these qualities impacts directly on what it means to be literate in the 21st century.

We were thrilled with David Warlick’s ideas in the special think tank held last June to kickstart original thinking on the new school library document commissioned by the Ministry of Education from the Ontario School Library Association. He, Ross Todd, Ray Doiron and David Loertscher brought us to new frontiers in a thrilling day. Now it is your chance.

Join author, blogger, podcaster, Web 2.0 programmer, and 30-year educator, David Warlick, in an exploration of the changing shape of information, and be prepared to be on the edge of your seat!

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Eric Walters has shown his enormous popularity over and over. This year he took everything one step beyond by winning two of three awards for which he was nominated. Andreas Schroeder is also back with an exceedingly popular book. Don't miss this great conversation with two Canadian stars.

S&B Books
Official wholesaler for OLA's Forest of Reading.

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While many librarians and educators are excited about graphic novels, there is not a lot of usable information about what is or is not appropriate. Short of reading every book on the stands, how do you recognize the tell-tale signs that make a book acceptable for classroom and library use. Learn how style and archetypes can be indicators of potential content issues. Discuss specific titles that work for young readers and see how to plan your collection.

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What do you and your staff need to know to meet the needs of customers from other cultural backgrounds? Develop your awareness of cultural groups within your community and build strategies to provide better customer service and synergies among groups. Benefit from Brampton Public Library's work with the South Asian cultures in creating a model for your library.

Resources:
Session Presentation Sarala Uttangi (.ppt)

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Critical appraisal systematically examines research evidence to assess its validity, applicability, and appropriateness to the diagnosis and management of patient care. Examine evidence-based clinical practice, learn how to formulate focused and answerable questions, and search for best evidence through the selection and efficient navigation of on-line resources that can address the question. Learn how you can apply critical appraisal in your library as value-added service to your clients.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.ppt)

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Explore the challenges and opportunities of utilizing assessment systems that are developed abroad or within our own institutions and discover and share insights regarding the role assessment can play in engaging our community to move forward with information literacy. University of Toronto Mississauga librarians are involved in a variety of projects to explore the role of assessment within our teaching practice. In addition to utilizing tools, such as the ETS Information and Communication Technology basic and advanced on-line testing environments and SAILS, we have experimented with homegrown systems, such as DataSphere and Quiz Generator. These tools have the potential to help us learn more about our students and to tailor our instruction to the appropriate level for our learners.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.pdf)

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The Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) establishes a number of criteria which a university engineering program must meet before receiving formal accreditation. Programs are re-assessed on a regular basis to ensure standards are maintained and criteria met. One major emphasis is developing in students an understanding of the research process, including the ability to locate relevant information, and to evaluate it. Such faculty goals parallel what librarians call “information literacy.” At the University of Regina, library instruction and information literacy are an integral part of two mandatory first-year courses. Library staff work closely on major group and individual projects with each incoming class of 175-200 students. This establishes an initial link on which the library builds as students’ progress to more advanced undergraduate and graduate work. To achieve the CEAB goals, the University of Regina Faculty of Engineering fully integrates the Library’s program.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.ppt)
Session Presentation (.doc)
Additional Resources (.doc)

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Learn how to measure the effectiveness of a board on a meeting-by-meeting basis as well as over the life of the board.

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Catch up with the integrated library system (ILS) thats leading the industry! Here is a brief history of Evergreen (the open source ILS developed by the State of Georgia), a demonstration of the features it currently offers, and a sneak peek at the newest features that are under development. Learn about installation, migration, and support options that are available.

Resources:
Session Presentation - Dan Scott ( .ppt | .odp )

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Librarians have well-established relationships with a variety of vendors; we interact with them at conferences and read about their products in our journals. Over the past several years, Google has been steadily introducing a variety of on-line tools that are becoming integrated into our everyday research and entertainment experiences. In addition to the more well-known search functions, Google offers a wide array of tools that allow us to write, create, collaborate, share, publish, and analyze. Learn the latest about Google's foray into services traditionally offered by libraries, museums, and schools. Together we will explore the potential impact Google could have on your library.

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A library is part of the environment around it. Discover what has been already been done in new, green libraries that have recently been built, and learn how to make new libraries as green as possible.

Part II is Session 1208, Friday, 2:10 p.m.

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Helping readers of any age find the right book is the goal for all public and school librarians. During this session you will learn how NoveList, described by Library Journal as a readers' paradise and a reference librarian's dream, can help you expand your readers' advisory service and skills. Attendees will receive comprehensive training, as well as key tips and tricks, in how to use freely available databases to match readers with books as well as time-saving strategies for leading readers to the books on your shelves.

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Practical application of ACRL Information Literacy Standards for Academic Libraries in these fields: Library orientation; Reference service provision; Copyright; Interlibrary loan delivery; Technical instruction; Collection development; Professional development. These contributions are modeled by the library technicians in collaboration with faculty librarians at Georgian College.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.ppt)

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Laura Babcock is a television broadcaster, political commentator, trainer, motivational speaker, and debate moderator. She and her team of communication professionals has a well-earned reputation for getting positive results. In this dynamic, practical encounter gain tips on how to:

• Prepare your messaging for the media
• Craft effective media releases
• Create media events
• Respond to media question and answers
• Maintain a powerful presence in the media

This is a companion session to Positioning Your Library For Success (session #623, Thursday, 3:45 pm).

Sponsored by the Federation of Ontario Public Libraries.

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Just as digital technology and telecommunications affect every aspect of our lives as librarians, so does copyright... Learn about the latest developments in the copyright world as they affect our library environment. Discuss the Canadian Library Associations policy work in Ottawa and across the country and find out how you can help. Reflect on the current process of AccessCopyright license renewals, including the current hearing before the Copyright Board of Canada over the license with the schools across Canada (except Quebec), and what it means for library licenses in general. Consider the decision of the Supreme Court of Canada in the on-line newspaper context (Robertson v. Thomson) and the current state of Parliaments efforts at copyright reform. What do we think, for example, about suddenly criminalizing taping shows in movie theatres?

Resources:
Session Presentation (.pdf)

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Now combined with Session 1020, same day and time.
Please see Session 1020 for revised description.

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Cet atelier portera sur la recherche et l'acquisition de la littérature canadienne-française hors-Québec. Un survol des maisons d'édition,des mentions critiques et du processus de sélection et d'acquisition sera suivi d'une présentation sur les nouveautés de 2008.

This French-language workshop will give an overview of publishers, reviews and the selection and acquisition process of French-Canadian books published outside of Quebec. It will be followed by a presentation on forthcoming books.

EN FRANÇAIS / IN FRENCH

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Instant messaging and commercial virtual reference software are now used in a number of libraries to provide real-time alternatives to telephone or in-person service. Explore unique problems or questions posed by both VR and IM services. Learn how to maintain the confidentiality of patron information, preserve transcripts safely and securely, protect the librarians right to anonymity, and use transcripts for evaluation purposes.

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Two recent accessibility related Acts in Ontario impact on library design, materials, and services. Your library can become more accessible to people with disabilities in meaningful, practical ways. Youll develop a greater understanding of the challenges people with disabilities face and develop skills to help you make a positive difference.

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Discover the favourite picks of 2007 as selected by an all-librarian panel. For current Canadian authors and titles, the annual OLA Best Bets list is invaluable for readers' advisory and selection. Consideration is given to a wide range of reading levels and tastes.

Resources:
Best Bets 2007: Reading For Young Adults (.pdf)

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Library has a full range of staff development models to meet the needs of its staff in today's ever-changing environment. Following this lead, Oakville Public Library and McMaster University Libraries both took the plunge and made social software skills a core competency for its staff. Find out how each organization adapted the training and hear about the exciting projects each library is now undertaking to "use the collection to make the connection".

Resources:
Session Presentation (.ppt)

(Note: This session is a combination of the original #1015, Learning the 2.0 Way, with #1020, Moving Your Library to 2.0 and Beyond.)

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Have you begun a job search or are you about to begin? Learn from a panel of new academic librarians as they relay their particular trials, tribulations, tips and tricks in their own job hunt. Find out about the pitfalls, politics and processes undergone during a search and interview process. Learn from their recent first-hand experience and come prepared to ask all of your questions about getting a job as an academic librarian. This session is the winning proposal for the 2007 OCULA Award for Graduating Students/New Professionals, submitted by Dalia Smith from the University of Guelph Humber.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.ppt)

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Find out what's new with the 2006 Census of Canada, from geography to the numbers, and how best to access this rich resource. Learn a new and innovative way of accessing Statistics Canada survey data. Ontario's Universities have just embarked on a co-operative data project to provide Web-based survey analysis and extraction tools using a system called Nesstar. Come and see what all the hype is about. No experience necessary. You'll be amazed at what you can do with the numbers and what the numbers can do for your patrons! Two hot topics for front-line reference librarians.

Resources:
Session Presentation - Jeff Moon (.zip)

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Citizens First research studies have taken place approximately every two years since 1998. They have asked Canadians how they perceived the quality of public services, what their expectations were when receiving services, what factors drove their satisfaction with service, access and confidence in the public sector, and what areas of public-sector service delivery they saw as priorities for improvement. The research describes invaluable perspectives on the ways in which government service delivery has evolved and feedback on topical issues such as privacy concerns and security of personal information when using on-line services. The empirically-based findings have been used extensively in developing customer-driven service policies and delivery strategies at the national, provincial, territorial and municipal levels.

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Ontario’s public library history has many tales to tell. Lorne Bruce, Ontario’s pre-eminent library historian focuses on the Centennial Libraries built in the 60s to help celebrate Canada’s first 100 years. This was the second largest library building project ever undertaken in Ontario accounting for some 70 buildings in all.

Elizabeth Hanson has just completed an extensive study of 1920-21 OLA President Mabel Dunham Dunham was librarian at  Kitchener (Berlin) Public Library from 1909 to 1944 and was a colourful figure in her time.

This session is sponsored by Ex Libris, an association of retired library professionals.

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At a time when the speed of change can take your breath away, how do you keep ahead of all that is happening? From the latest technology, to the emerging workplace demographics, you need to understand the top trends and how they influence your profession and your career, or run the risk of getting left behind. Come to this session to take a peek at the future and learn some strategies for making the most of trends and issues that will affect your career so you can make this important information work for you.

Resources:
Handout (.wps)

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The CBC’s television series “Who Do You Think You Are?” has spurred great interest among Canadians for genealogy and genealogical research. Many are asking if Canadian libraries are equipped to deal with the additional demands for genealogical resources and expertise generated by this exciting series. Come and join us for an interesting discussion about this question, and more, as we explore the impacts of “Who Do You Think You Are?” on Canadian libraries. An open dialogue: are we equipped? Let's discuss it.

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Interested in digitizing your collections and making them available on-line? Hear firsthand how Grey Highlands Public Library and Brock University Archives are taking advantage of the OurOntario.ca toolkit, a service of Knowledge Ontario, to deliver their digital collections and engage their users. Come and find out how your organization can benefit from this service to create and manage digital records. The tool kit includes features for an interactive user experience and a customized Web site.

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The Dewey Divas are back with a new crop of exciting spring recommendations for your users. Hear our picks for the best childrens picture books, YA fiction and non-fiction, and books for reluctant readers. Great for readers advisory, collection development, childrens programming and any librarian working with children.

Resources:
Our Favourite Kids & YA Books for Spring 2008 (.doc)

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Each year more libraries are becoming accredited. Find out what it means to be accredited; what the procedures are; how to prepare for it; and the benefits of becoming an accredited public library.

Moved from Session 1320. Conflict with Spotlight session.