Wednesday, April 23
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

Session 6

Beyond the Book Take Two: Programming for Small Libraries

Sponsor: Public Library Division

Is your library small with a limited programming budget? If so, don't miss this panel discussion with Sara Schiemann of Yukon, Cindy Stevens with Pioneer and Michael Hull with Western Plains to hear about successful and innovative programs at small libraries and how you too can do it!

Speakers: Sara Schiemann, Adult & Young Adult Programming, Mabel C. Fry Public Library, Cindy Stevens, Center for Reader’s Services, Pioneer Library System, Michael Hull, Public Services Coordinator, Western Plains Library System

Of interest to public librarians, managers and support staff.

Sequoyah Young Adult Smorgasbord

Sponsor: Sequoyah Young Adult Reading Team

The Sequoyah Young Adult Reading Team will present a variety of booktalks highlighting the 2008 Masterlist.

Speakers: Emily Williams, Christopher Elliott,Cathy Adams, Henri Blehm, Deborah Core, Recilla Harms, Tracy Keeley, Kathleen Lienke, Dr. Barbara Ray, Cheryl Shults, Beth Webb.

Of interest to school and public librarians.

Information Matrix Camp 2007

Sponsor: Interlibrary Cooperation Committee and Career Recruitment and Retention Committee

Rose State College and the Oklahoma Library Association received a 3 year grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to implement an information science/library camp for middle school students in Oklahoma. The first camp, held in July 2007, offered campers a variety of experiences including a library scavenger hunt, behind the scenes tours of several area libraries, blogging, journaling and scrapbooking, and meeting not-so-stereotypical librarians. Come hear tales from the 2007 Information Matrix Camp... you'll wish you were young again!

Speakers: Sharon Saulmon, Dean, Learning Resources Center, Rose State College, Melissa Huffman, Coordinator, Library Access Services Professor, Rose State College, and David Oberhelman, Associate Professor, Humanities & Social Sciences Librarian, Oklahoma State University.

Of interest to all.

Native Voices: Books by and About American Indian People

Sponsor: Centennial Ad Hoc Committee

The history of children’s books about Native peoples will be examined along with the increasing trend of involving indigenous authors and artists in the process of giving voice to tribal and culturally specific versions. Generalized criteria to consider when selecting books and lists of recommended titles will be presented.

Speakers: Susan Webb, Assistant Professor, Collection Development Librarian, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Sandra Thomas, Assistant Professor, Serials Librarian, Southeastern Oklahoma State University.

Of interest to all.

Cataloguing Road Show

Sponsor: Technical Services Roundtable

Do you have cataloguing questions? Then bring them to our state's experts during this spin-off of the famous Antiques Road Show.

Of interest to academic, public and school librarians.

The Last Year in Tech: What Did I Miss?

Sponsor: AMIGOS

Spend a session being reminded, surprised and challenged as we discuss technological changes that have occurred in the past year. Christine Peterson of Amigos Library Services will serve as your commentator through a light-hearted discussion of the ups and downs of the last year in tech.

Speaker: Christine Peterson, Continuing Education Librarian for Technology, AMIGOS Library Services.

Of interest to all.

MPLA: An Opportunity for Big Horizons within a Close Community

Sponsor: Mountain Plains Library Association

Come learn about the opportunities for professional and personal growth through membership in the Mountain Plains Library Association. Membership in a regional library association broadens your horizons and networking abilities without feeling overwhelmed as some do at the national level.

Speakers: Wayne Hanway, President of Mountain Plains Library Association, Executive Director of Southeastern Public Library System of Oklahoma and Dr. Barbara Ray, Associate Professor of Library Media, Northeastern State University.

Of interest to all.

Philanthropy is More Than Money

Sponsor: FOLIO

Philanthropy and volunteerism is necessary and vital now more than ever. Join FOLIO as a panel of four with diverse perspectives address the tangible and intangible rewards of being a philanthropist of time, talent and treasure from both the perspective of the volunteer and the organization.

Speakers: Pam Dose, Executive Director of Tulsa CASA, Frank Slane, USAF Retired, community volunteer, Lynn Yasser, former Coordinator of Tulsa Library's Literary Program, currently community volunteer, Stacy DeLano, Stillwater Public Library.

Of interest to public librarians, managers, support staff, Friends of Libraries groups and trustees.