10:40 AM

Hardly a day goes by that a new opportunity, technology or idea comes whizzing past at the speed of light. Most people can be forgiven for feeling overwhelmed and a little guilty for not taking them all on. I want to help people to think about what makes the most sense in this fast-paced World of Tomorrow we're now in.  

Joseph Janes is Associate Professor and Associate Dean for the University of Washington's Information School. His numerous contributions to libraries and information science include eight books on librarianship and technology as well as the "Internet Librarian" column in American Libraries. Joseph Janes was awarded the 2006 Isadore Gilbert Mudge award from the American Library Association for distinguished contributions to reference librarianship. He is interested in reference, particularly in the use of technologies to mediate and assist and the use of networked resources in reference.

10:40 AM

No time to read the latest books on leadership? Curious about what the research is saying this year and effective practices? Trying to separate the nutritious from the flavor of the month? Join Ken Haycock in an overview of the latest works in management and leadership and their implications for leading yourself and your library. Find out what you can do to develop yourself and develop your organization. Designed for neophytes and veterans at all levels of the organization, both inside and out.

10:40 AM

Gain insight into the 10 most common misconceptions/myths about roving, and be equipped with the facts that will dispel them. Learn 20 key elements identified as necessary for successful, long-term implementation of roving service, and understand the pitfalls to avoid. Understand how libraries can use measurement, benchmarking and reporting on customer satisfaction to keep the roving service momentum alive.

Resources:
Handout - Participant Material (.pdf)
Handout - Additional Sources (.doc)

10:40 AM

In less than one year Ask Ontario planned and launched askON a pilot project for collaborative virtual reference services for the province.  How did they do this and what does that mean for you, your library and your community?

A panel of key members of the team who led the planning and implementation of askON will discuss the goals, implementation, challenges and solutions to delivering province-wide collaborative virtual reference and how we are planning for long term success. Learn about Ask Ontario's upcoming plans for beyond the pilot project and find out how your library, staff and community can participate in the future.

It’s only the beginning of province-wide virtual reference but we've built it to last from the start.

10:40 AM

A chance to develop meaningful Ends policies for your library under the Carver model. Learn how one library guided the concept to a successful conclusion through a process involving the board, staff and the public. Sample Ends policies will be shared.

10:40 AM

Effective channels of communication are essential for people, programs and projects to succeed. But given our increasing need to know, knowledge workers are inundated with information. How can change be communicated effectively and consistently within an organization? Does the need for speed impact the ability to control the message? Let us cut through the clutter to identify the information landscape, the hidden barriers, the shortcuts and the shortfalls of reaching your target audience. Learn about delivering difficult news, managing uncertainty and communicating with conviction through case studies and best practice models from a variety of organizations. A Change Communication Toolkit will include practical resources for immediate application.

10:40 AM

Revolutionizing scholarly activities such as research, discovery, collection, and ultimately sharing peer-reviewed content, Collex is currently deployed under NINES (Networked Infrastructure for Nineteenth-century Electronic Scholarship) at www.nines.org/collex though it aims to be generalizable at a grander (even library holdings) scale. Collex enables users to discover scholarly objects through faceted browsing, full-text searching, and "more like this" capabilities. Objects and their associated personal annotations can be collected in a folksonomy tagging fashion. Exhibits can be created by arranging objects, ultimately leading to publishing of scholarly creations. Learn about the capabilities of Collex, the rationale behind its design and the Collex future roadmap.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.pdf)

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Looking for ways to differentiate instruction or are you planning to offer interdisciplinary studies? Come hear new insights and strategies that can rejuvenate collaborations and research projects, especially focusing on the strong research strand in Interdisciplinary Studies courses. Introducing an extensive new resource, Making Connections: A Guide to Interdisciplinary Studies in Ontario Schools, clarifies interdisciplinary policy and practice in secondary schools and includes charts and checklists, key readings, resource lists, Internet links, full-colour posters, and a CD.

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

10:40 AM

Today's environment necessitates an increased focus on staff development. However, there are many barriers to be addressed: time, travel, budget, deciding what content or skills are most relevant, to name a few. Explore powerful professional development strategies using the sessions of the Education Institute as the core of job-embedded professional learning. Discuss how you and your staff can build a community of continuous inquiry, share new learning, and grow professionally.

10:40 AM

How to develop strong young girls with good self-esteem, good body images in light of mainstream culture like the Pussycat Dolls and the Bachelor. Teacher-librarians can take the lead by developing a female positive collection of books for readers from K-12. Take home lists of books and videos, and scenarios you can use with your colleagues and students. Listen as a panel of young women share their stories and ideas.

Resources:
TDSB Resource List: Anti-Sexism and Gender Equity (.pdf)
Bibliography (.doc)

10:40 AM

Use puppets in your library to promote literacy and have fun in your programs! Learn the basics of puppetry movement, making simple puppets, using puppets in story times, and doing puppet shows for the public. Find out how to endow your puppets with personality! If you are working with children, whether in a school or public library environment, you will have fun and leave with lots of tips and ideas!

Resources:
Making a Simple Paper Mache Puppet BPL (.doc)
Making a Simple Rod Puppet BPL (.doc)
Paper Mache Recipe BPL (.doc)
Puppetry Movement BPL (.doc)
Puppetry Workshop Tips and Tricks BPL (.doc)
Selected Bibliography of Books BPL (.doc)
Pattern for Dog Rod Puppet (.doc)
Types of Puppets BPL (.doc)

10:40 AM

Web 2.0 projects have often started with an interest in trying out a new technology like blogs or wikis. Now that you are familiar with these Web applications, step back and ask how to best plan a Web 2.0 project. The concept of the architecture of participation will be introduced and illustrated by examples from a wide range of projects, including a collaborative learning environment, a public library site for youth, a university student portal, and the Virtual Reference Library. See how useful web applications can be even for smaller audiences and with technologies as familiar as discussion forums and multi-user databases. Learn how to translate sample institutional goals into architectures of participation and then into plans for specific Web applications.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.pdf)

10:40 AM

A better alternative to clunky, fee-based virtual reference software exists. By combining free and easy-to-use Instant Messaging, VoIP and screen-sharing software, libraries can offer reference service to users where and when they need it on-line and in real-time with a minimum of technical know-how. Learn how the University of Waterloo Library expanded and simplified their on-line reference service while boosting their reference statistics by using Meebo, Skype & Unyte. Strategies for increasing awareness, technical considerations, staff training, procedures and problem patrons and included.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.ppt)

10:40 AM

Kids Quest is a dynamic program at the Fort Erie Public Library for children in grades 2 - 6 that supports homework help, project completion, reading readiness, and social skills. This initiative received the 2006 Minister of Culture's Award for Innovation. The program addresses academic issues and social skills with an emphasis on self-esteem building through cooperative activities. This highly successful program has improved reading readiness with several students now progressing well towards Ontario's Provincial Standards. Policies and procedures will be shared, as well as methods of securing funding and ensuring sustainability so that the program can be offered at no charge.

10:40 AM

In assuming the role of library board trustee, the individual undertakes legal responsibilities both as an individual and as a member of a larger entity. Come away with a strong understanding of what it means to be a trustee from a legal point of view.

10:40 AM

The library is becoming inaccessible. Teacher-librarians are being pulled in every different direction to fill a full time teacher position. Discover ways to promote the library and keep it open from the beginning of the day to the end. Ideas include: set up, using students as advocates and assistants, clubs, and partnerships with teachers, (both official and unofficial) and making yourself visible.

10:40 AM

Tackle the challenge of bringing information literacy into the classroom and integrating it into the curriculum by pooling university, public library and school library resources. Use Content Management Software to organize courses, transfer information literacy modules and resource modules directly into course content areas, and significantly impact student achievement.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.zip)
D2L Course Content (Teacher-Librarian page) (.doc)

10:40 AM

Une discussion générale (avec exemples) sur les concepts « Library 2.0 ». Plus précisément, une discussion sur comment on peut utiliser ces nouveaux outils collaboratifs pour s’entraider comme bibliothécaires francoontarien(e)s oeuvrant dans un milieu minoritaire et très isolé(e)s les un(e)s des autres.

A general discussion (with examples) of Library 2.0 concepts with the specific goal of determining how Franco-Ontarian librarians can use the new collaborative media to help one another despite the great physical distances that separate them.

EN FRANÇAIS / IN FRENCH

10:40 AM

Electronic Information for Libraries (eIFL) works with libraries in developing and transition countries to find affordable, sustainable solutions to bridge the knowledge gap between rich and poor countries. eIFLs free and open source software division is working with libraries in Canada and in the developing world to build an open source integrated library system, called Library-in-a-box. Come learn about open source software, libraries in developing and transition countries, and how we are making library management software more affordable and accessible for everyone.

10:40 AM

So...here you are at midlife and you may be wondering what's next. It doesn't matter whether the first half of your career has been stellar, or just a bit disappointing. It doesn't matter if your life up till now has been a little unbalanced (from too much work or too little play), or if it's been a steady and predictable smooth ride. Regardless of where you are right now, you can design the second half of your career and your life to be an even better half.

Join this session to pick up some great ideas and try out some great tools to build on your current success or to find out how to turn your work/life around so it looks and feels more like the one you truly want to have. This program on midlife strategies will show you just where to begin.

Resources:
Handout (.doc)

10:40 AM

Risks of victimization and criminal behaviour on-line are a threat to our youth. Being aware of Internet crimes committed by predators or cyberbullies is the first step in becoming part of the solution. Understand the trends in these threats and explore the steps that adults, although less Internet-savvy, can take to protect the young.

10:40 AM

For the past three years, Oshawa Public Libraries and the Oshawa Senior Citizens Centre have partnered to bring dynamic programs and services to their community. Learn what it takes to nurture this partnership, and about the mutual benefits and challenges of serving seniors.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.ppt)

10:40 AM

Come meet the writer and illustrator of this years most popular picture book and the first winner of the Silver Birch Express Award, the new program aimed largely at Grade 3 and 4 age children.

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

10:40 AM

It is well known that libraries enhance the quality of life in a community. Find out how to measure not only the social but the economic contributions that the library makes to the community, and how to communicate this effectively to the library’s funding bodies.

Resources:
Session Presentation Martin Gómez (.ppt)

10:40 AM

Focus on the use of quality fiction material in settings or situations that appear condusive to only non-fiction material use. Explore both text and illustrations in picture books and how they enhance learning. Examine criteria for selection of picture books that suits this kind of content teaching.

Resources:
Handout (.pdf)

10:40 AM

The focus is on the latest research on health information provision, seeking and decision-making for and by women. How can librarians empower women to improve their health and well-being?

10:40 AM

How does a library technician see the potential of moving themselves up and out of the "assistants" box? What sort of career plan should they develop in order to aspire to be a supervisor, manager, etc. What courses or programs should they be acquiring? What skills should they be developing? How would one position themselves in the eyes of the CEO as being capable and competent in such roles? Learn from your peers how they have done it and how you can aspire to do it, too.

Resources:
• Cathy MacLean: Session Presentation (.ppt)
• Kathryn Suffoletta: Library Tech (.ppt) | Notes | Making Decisions | Developing Individuals | Embracing Change | Building Relationships | Lifelong Learning (all Word .doc unless otherwise noted)
• Chris Whittaker: Presentation notes (.doc)

10:40 AM

Stretch the budget by learning how to extend the shelf life of your collection. Learn simple techniques for any type of repairs. Bring a book to fix. All materials needed to repair it will be supplied. You might even win a $100 gift certificate for supplies.

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Bring your library program alive through a Web interface. Learn how the development of a common library Web site template has benefited student leaning through on-line support. Discover how to make resources available beyond the school day. From database access to citation styles, lesson templates and more, participants will gain a wealth of ideas for enriching their own program.

Resources:
Session Presentation (.pdf)
Session Materials