Thursday, March 31, 2005
4:30-5:30

Roadmap to an Exemplary Library Media Program

Sponsor: OASLMS

What are the qualities of a superior media program and how can you mold your program into one? The Oklahoma Association of Library Media Specialists has developed guidelines to help schools strive for excellence in their library media programs. A panel of presenters will discuss the new guidelines and make copies available. Learn how to use these guidelines as a plan of action.

Speakers: Margo Canaday, Library Media Specialist, Bethany Public Schools; Kathleen Lienke, Library Media Team Leader, Oklahoma City Public Schools; Jayme Seat, Library Media Specialist, Norman Public Schools; Barb Pfrehm, Oklahoma State Department of Education

Of interest to school librarians

Boomers, and X-ers, and Echoes! Oh, my…

Sponsor: Administration Roundtable

There's no question that today's workforce is highly diverse and the variety of generations found there adds to the mix. Most prevalent are the "Baby Boomer," while the number of "Gen X-ers" is rising, and "Echo Boomers" and "Traditionalist" round out the mixture. This program will profile these generations and provide tips for improving on-the-job relationships.

Deborah Willis is the Library Manager at the Midwest City Library, a branch of the Metropolitan Library System. She has been with the MLS since 1996 and, in addition to her library manager position, serves as a trainer for the system. Deborah has presented or co-presented numerous programs at OLA annual conferences and currently serves as the OLA treasurer.

Speaker: Deborah Willis, Metropolitan Library System

Of interest to all librarians.

Merchandizing Your Library

Sponsor: PLD

Books just sitting on the shelves?  Well get them moving and you won’t ever have to weed for low circs again!  Merchandising Your Library is the place to be to learn how to get those languishing books off the shelves and into the hands of readers.  Learn how to “sell” your materials, get the most bang for your display buck and use the space you have to its best advantage.  Creative juices will flow and you will learn how to use “at hand” items to transport your library to the “Land of Awes.”  Entice new users into your library, tempt regular customers to a new genre or author and take pleasure in seeing old classics enjoy a new life.  You’ll be excited to get back to your library to strut your stuff!        

Speakers: Leslie Langley, Wister Public Library; Cindy Stevens, McCloud Public Library.

Of interest to all librarians.

OCLC's New ILL Interface

Sponsor: AMIGOS

OCLC is developing a new ILL interface that will replace Passport and Web ILL access to the OCLC interlibrary loan service. This new ILL interface will provide much greater flexibility in providing options for such features as patron self-service, automatic request processing based on lender ILL policies, interactivity with local circulation systems and much more. This one hour session will explain the basic features of the new interface, what's different and what's the same as compared to the old interfaces, and what to watch for in the future.

Speaker: Tim Prather, AMIGOS

Of interest to academic, school, managers, and support staff.

Flex Ed: Less-Traditional Paths to Library Education

Sponsor: Career Recruitment and Retention Committee

A panel of instructors and students will discuss ways of continuing library education "outside the box", through online courses, flexible course schedules, and other methods. The program will cover education at all levels, from the Library Technical Assistant certificate through undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Speakers: Sheila Stout, Southern Nazarene University; Maggie Ryan, OU SLIS; Heidi Daniel-Morgan, MLIS candidate at Texas Woman's University; Melissa Huffman, Rose State College

Of interest to public, library managers, support staff.

You, Too, Can Be a Library Activist: Overcoming Barriers (Mental and Physical) to Being an Advocate for Your Library

Sponsor: GODORT

Patrice McDermott from the ALA Washington Office will speak on the two topics of activism and advocacy.

Speaker: Patrice McDermott, ALA

Of interest to all librarians.

Celebrating the Centennial: What's Happening Around the State

Sponsor: Centennial Ad Hoc Committee

Come hear what's being planned around the state for the Oklahoma Centennial. Get ideas for activities your library can plan, promote and partner with other groups to produce.

Speaker: Jeanie McCain Edney, Deputy Director, Oklahoma Centennial Commission

Of interest to all librarians.

Why Good People Make Bad Decisions: A New Look at Business Ethics

Sponsor: Ethics Committee

James Kenderdine is a marketing professor at OU and is a member of the University of Oklahoma Speakers Service.

Speaker: James Kenderdine, University of Oklahoma

Of interest to all librarians.