Thursday, March 31, 2005
3:00-4:00

Using a Mediation Model to Resolve Work-Place Conflict

Sponsor: Administration Roundtable

How do we help resolve disagreements that occur between staff members? Dr. Robert Williams, US Department of Agriculture, will present the Department of Agriculture's mediation model for problem solving. The process is based on communication and management skills that will be introduced. Key elements of the model including maintaining neutrality, developing trust, and managing difficult conversations will also be discussed. Dr. Williams will emphasize the goal of helping employees join together to reach an agreement about resolving their workplace problems.

Speaker: Dr. Robert D. Williams, U.S. Department of Agriculture

Of interest to all librarians and support staff.

Not Quite Sequoyah

Sponsor: Sequoyah Children’s Reading Team

The reading team will introduce great titles and good reads that did not make the final Sequoyah list.

Of interest to school and public librarians

Experiential Learning in Action

Sponsor: Library Education Division

Experiential learning allows participants opportunities to interact with each other while learning more about themselves and coworkers. It is learning by doing with reflection. Through initiatives and problem solving activities participants will practice techniques of experiential learning as a learning technology. How to apply these techniques to your existing programs will be the focus of this session..

Carrie Reilly is a Training Specialist for The University of Oklahoma’s Executive Training ~ Team Quest. She produced and co-facilitated two award winning training videos, Trainer Games in Action: A Guide to Integrating Experiential Learning into Your Existing Training Programs and Trainer Games in Action, Volume Two. Carrie is the Co-Vice President of Programming for the Central Oklahoma Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development, and member of the American Society of Training and Development. She is also a member of the University of Oklahoma’s Training and Development Certificate Program Curriculum Review Committee, Project Adventure Association, and the Central Oklahoma Challenge Course Network.

Speaker: Carrie Reilly, University of Oklahoma

Of interest to all librarians.

Grant Opportunities for Your Library

Sponsor: Public Library Division

A representative from the National Network for the Libraries of Medicine, South Central Region, will talk about grant opportunities offered by their organization. In addition, two public library directors will discuss grant projects that have been funded by NNLM/SCR.

Speakers: Michelle Malizia, National Network of Libraries of Medicine/South Central Region (Houston, Texas), Jennifer Goodson, Director of the Fort Smith Public Library (Fort Smith, Arkansas), Desiree Webber, Director of the Mustang Public Library

Of interest to public librarians and library managers.

Literacy and Libraries

Sponsor: Public Library Division

Leslie Gelders, head of the Literacy Department with the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, will discuss how the Literacy Department can work with public libraries and what it has to offer.

Speaker: Leslie Gelders, Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Of interest to public librarians, library managers, and support staff.

UCD Contributed Paper Session II

Sponsor: University & College Division

Assessing Student Learning Outcomes in the Academic Library
Abstract: Assessing Student Learning Outcomes in the Academic Library Information literacy is the ability of an individual to identify when information is needed, locate and evaluate relevant information, and use it effectively. Information Literacy Assessment refers to library instruction and to the measurement of learner outcomes. It is a process in which goals and learning objectives of a program or course are identified and data is collected from multiple sources to document student, teacher, or program achievement of those goals and objectives. Multiple variations are possible: assessment of subject matter, learning or critical thinking skills; review of course goals and objectives, or other creative efforts generated by Instruction Librarians. This presentation will focus on the Library Module of the College Success course offered to students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, and how the “ACRL Standards for Libraries in Higher Education” has been used as a framework for evaluating the academic library.
Presenter: Sharon Morrison, Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Incorporating Library Instruction into the Curriculum
Abstract: To date, approximately one eighth of the faculty have utilized the NSU Broken Arrow library through bibliographic instruction to accomplish teaching objectives and supplement lessons. I developed pilot programs to test whether they would enhance/increase integration of library resources into the curriculum. Currently, there is not a structured communication system between the library and other faculty at NSUBA. This system, using various levels of electronic distribution media – email, Blackboard, PowerPoint, Flash, would provide library functionality training implementation. Faculty were polled to determine level of technological expertise. A webpage focus group was formed to test feasibility. Specifications, enhancements and planned changes were determined during the test environment. To allow continued success, additional test environments will be performed by future focus groups. I continue to monitor reviews and quizzes to attain feedback. Toward the end of the development process a focus group tested usability by evaluating intuitive interfaces, content, and accessibility. Faculty perceived improvement in: research skills; proficiency in operating technology; implementing and integrating educational technology in the classroom; and encouragement of peer-to-peer collaboration and collegiality. More effective exploitation of library resources for research and information needs occurred.
Sufficient long-term fiscal support will ensure success in ongoing evaluation and implementation.
Presenter: Pamela Louderback, Northeastern State University Broken Arrow

CLIP Update
Abstract: The session will provide an update on CLIP—Cooperative Library Instruction Project. The CLIP group is in the early stages of developing a model for cooperative production of instruction modules. The group has, thus far, had participation in six workshops of over forty librarians from eighteen institutions. In order to increase participation, Camtasia has been added as a substitute for using Macromedia Flash. Camtasia requires technical skills that are about the level of PowerPoint. The modules have three parts—a Flash tutorial, an exercise, and a multiple choice test—and can be made available through course management software like Blackboard. Presentations can be done as homework so they don't take up class time. The test can automatically be graded and posted though course management software. The modules are currently being used to address four types of instruction. At the general or basic level of instruction, modules can be integrated into mandatory freshman classes like composition courses. At the program level, modules can be integrated into courses required for particular majors that address subject specific concerns. At the individual course level, modules can be used for the needs of a particular class. Finally, modules can be used for instruction of library work-studies in library resources and operations.
Presenter: Allen McKiel, Northeastern State University