Table Talks

Table Talks Are:
Fun, interactive discussion groups intended to stimulate conversation and allow discussion among all of those attending. Participants are encouraged to enjoy visiting with all those attending while participating in informal discussions centered on topics of current interest to our profession, sharing ideas, concerns, best practices, and questions they may have.

Thursday, March 31, 2005
12:45-1:45

Table Talk-- Selling to Children Through Literacy

Sponsor: SRRT

There has been a rash of businesses who, through literary programs, have used their products for educational benefits. This table talk will look at whether some of these businesses have crossed the line from literacy to hard sell of children and tweens.

Table Talk-- One Book-One Conference

Sponsor: Centennial Ad Hoc Committee

Join this discussion of the 2005 Oklahoma Reads Oklahoma winning book. A humanities scholar will provide a brief overview of the book and then will lead a group discussion.

Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Kidney

Table Talk--Mountain Plains Library Association

Sponsors: MPLA

Come and visit with MPLA President Beth Avery and with OLA members who are active in the Mountain Plains Library Association. Learn how to get involved, hear advice on applying for continuing education grants and other professional develop opportunities, and ask whatever questions you may have.

Facilitator: Wayne Hanway, MPLA Representative

Of interest to all librarians.

Table Talk—What's a regional meeting?

Sponsor: Career Recruitment & Retention Committee

Participants will discuss why regional meetings are held, what happens there, how to arrange for one, and how attendees have followed up.

Of interest to all librarians.

Friday, April 1, 2005
1:00-2:00

Table Talk-- One Book-One Conference

Sponsor: Centennial Ad Hoc Committee

Join this discussion of the 2005 Oklahoma Reads Oklahoma winning book. Humanities scholar, Dr. Jennifer Kidney, will provide a brief overview of the book and then will lead a group discussion.

Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Kidney

Of interest to all librarians.

Table Talk—Reality Cataloging: Adding Local Materials to Your Collections

Sponsor: Technical Services Roundtable

This session will cover the ins and outs of cataloging local history, genealogical materials, and donated vanity press titles.

Speaker: Crystal Giles, Clyde Herrod, Jana Hausberg, Metropolitan Library System

Of interest to all librarians.

Table Talk--What is Public Library Directors' Council?

Sponsors: Public Library Division

Members of Public Library Directors' Council will explain the role and function of this statewide group.

Of interest to public librarians.

Table Talk--DRoCs Rock!!

Members of the various divisions, roundtables, and committees will explain their roles in OLA. Both the current and in-coming OLA President will speak on their goals for OLA and how each DROC can contribute.

Presenters: Carla Hickey, Lynn McIntosh, Jeanie Johnson, Barbara Ray, Earlene Piercy

Of interest to all librarians.