Oklahoma Library Association
University and College Division
Annual Report
2004 - 2005
Academic librarians working in many colleges and universities
from far-flung areas of the state joined together to produce a
productive and interesting year. University and College Division
leaders this year were C. Evlyn Schmidt, Chair; Cathy Blackman,
chair-elect; Michele Seikel, secretary; and David Oberhelman,
past chair. The active member mix included experienced UCD
members, new and returning members.
UCD sponsored workshops and programs included the following:
- "ILL Doesn't Mean You're Sick" workshop, January 28, Rose
State. Chaired by David Oberhelman, with participants from all
types of libraries, and knowledgeable, interesting presenters
made for a good tumout in spite of the unexpected snowstorm.
Co-sponsored by Technical Services Round Table and
Interlibrary Cooperation Committee. UCD volunteers were
Melissa Huffman, Jo Daniels, Susan Jeffries, Michele Seikel,
Elaina Stewart, and David O.
- OLA Annual Conference programs:
- "Opening Doors and Improving Communications Between
Managers and Staff' pre-conference, March 30. Keynote speaker
Ken Bierman, Debra Engel, Linda Edmondson, Earlene Piercy.
Susan Stringer, and Theresa Dickson shared experience and
expertise. Co-sponsored by Support Staff Round Table and SMART
Round Table.
- "Buried Treasures" spotlighted Rodeo Collection, Western
History Museum; Historical Medical Instruments, OU Health
Sciences Center; and Mabee-Gerrer Museum, St. Gregory's
University.
- "Computer Security for the NON Technical" provided
practical, low-level solutions to computer problems.
- Contributed Paper Session I: RFID, E Copy -digital copy
machines, II: Assessing Student Learning Outcomes, and
Incorporating Library Instruction into the Curriculum.
- UCD Poster Session I: RFID, Cameron and OSU-Okmulgee; Tech
Buffet; Once and Future Library; Sharing Your Library's
History; II: Leadership, Ghost Ranch and OLA Gold; Ruth Brown;
OKDIGITAL; Mexico in U.S. Government Documents.
Members contributed fun items for two baskets, Star Wars and
Fit for a King (medieval theme), for OASLMS scholarship silent
auction.
Thanks to Mary Evans, University of Tulsa, who conducted the
annual electronic salary survey. Kudos also to Charles Brooks,
University of Tulsa, who continues to serve as the UCD
webmaster. I appreciate all of the members who have attended
meetings, shared ideas, made suggestions, and supported this
busy agenda. Special thanks to David Oberhelman who did yeoman
work all year coordinating the ILL workshop, UCD Poster
Sessions, Contributed Paper Sessions, and answering many
questions.
The UCD listserv provided valuable communication to all members.
Electronic voting selected the pre-conference title. Seven
face-to-face meetings were held in Tulsa, Stillwater, and
Midwest City
Plans for next year include a winter workshop. Topics under
consideration are Knowledge Management, partnering with OK
Special Library Association on how to get published, and
partnering with OLA Legislative Committee on lobbying and PACs.
UCD will determine OLA conference program ideas for 2006. UCD
also hopes to be a part of the suggested Interlibrary Loan
statewide group. 2005-2006 will continue the UCD commitment to
professional development and cooperation with OLA divisions and
round tables to provide relevant and interesting programming.
Submitted by C. Evlyn Schmidt, Chair
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