| 8:00 -8:50 | 1st Session |
| Yankee Hill II | Messages of hope (No sponsor) |
| Alysa Haack; School Librarian: I will explain a project where we recorded families’ messages to their students about their hopes and dreams for their student. | |
| Yankee Hill III | Revised guidelines for public library accreditation (PLTS) |
| Richard Miller; Library Development Director, & Panel: The panel will talk about the process of revising the “Guidelines for Public Library Accreditation,” last revised in 2004, and will highlight some of the significant changes. | |
| Arbor I | New Members Round Table speed networking & breakfast (NMRT) |
| Speed networking is a creative way for NLA members to meet other members in a friendly and fun environment. The NLA NMRT will provide breakfast and will facilitate the session. | |
| Arbor II | Wellness for the library & beyond (National Library of Medicine) |
| Marty Magee; National Network/Libraries of Medicine Nebraska Coordinator: Whether you are trying to promote wellness for your library staff, or wellness in your community, the National Library of Medicine can offer a host of free resources. Where do you go to calculate your Body Mass Index, find calorie counts on food, check immunization schedules, learn about getting active? These topics and more are in the news every day. Learn more about the objectives of Healthy People 2020 and explore a great toolkit for consumer health: Finding Health and Wellness @ the Library. | |
| 8:00 -8:50 | |
| Garrat | Let’s talk about RDA (TSRT) |
| Deirdre Routt; Technical Services Manager, Emily Nimsakont; Cataloging Librarian, Corinne Jacox; Catalog/Reference Librarian: You’ve heard about RDA, you’ve perhaps even attended sessions or workshops to learn about it and are maybe even using the new rules but in this session we will be talking about RDA. Please bring your opinions for a lively discussion. | |
| Hawthorne | Managing UNL computers (C&U) |
| Signe Boudreau; Reference Manager, Scott Childers; Innovation Librarian, Deb Pearson; Circulation Librarian/Facilities Manager: Funding for services, especially computer-related, have shifted from tax to student revenue. At the same time, the UNL libraries were experiencing an increase in computer use by users not affiliated with the libraries or university. In response, a small group was charged with investigating access-control systems to allow UNL students, faculty and staff primary use of computers in Love and CY Thompson Libraries. The presentation will present the research undertaken, the implementation and outcomes of having an access-control system put into place. | |
| Ivanhoe | Researchers in your library: Learn how to be a better research aid (S&I) |
| Susie Dunn; ADA Specialist: Ever felt like you are neglecting patrons who use your research collection because you simply don’t know what they need? Come learn how to be a help and not a hindrance to researchers. | |
| Olive Branch | Library connection (PARAS) |
| Norma Pountney; Manager – South Omaha Library, Rachel Steiner; Manager – Swanson Branch, Rose Barcal; Library Director – La Vista Public Library & Gary Katz, MCC Manager – South Omaha Library: Learn about how the South Omaha Library and La Vista Public Library collaborate with Metropolitan Community College as they both share joint facilities and resources. How are these two locations unique? What are the pros/cons to being in one facility? Listen to how these two public libraries cultivate, communicate, and collaborate with Metro Community College. | |
| Lancaster IV, V, VI | Golden Sower |
| 2011 Winning Authors and Illustrators: Presentation of the 2011 Nebraska Children’s Choice awards to authors and illustrators of outstanding books written for children and young people. | |
| 9:00-9:50 | 2nd Session |
| Yankee Hill II | There’s an app for that (SCYP) |
| Melody Kenney; LPS Library Media Coach & Heidi Clarke; School Librarian: What’s behind the phrase that was made so popular in 2010, “There’s an app for that”? Come to this session to find out, and while you’re there experience what’s new on the iPad for productivity, multimedia, reference tools, educational tools, books and more for just plain fun, fun fun! | |
| 9:00-9:50 | |
| Yankee Hill III | Overdrive, e-devices & troubleshooting (PLTS) |
| Renee San Jose; Marketing & Events Manager: Need some help navigating OverDrive and the audiobook and e-Book phenomenon? Confused about formats and digital rights management? This session will focus on helping you and your patrons use e-Devices and OverDrive with ease. The OverDrive presenter will help us overcome the most frequent and difficult questions that patrons and librarians experience when trying to use audiobooks and e-Books and will also shares the most current trends. | |
| Arbor I | NMRT Business |
| Arbor II | What’s the truth about human trafficking (C&U) |
| Anchalee Panigabutra-Roberts: Metadata & Multicultural Services Librarian/ Women’s and Gender Studies Library Liaison & Faculty: This presentation will give you the general overview of research and data on human trafficking in the United States and how to evaluate such data in the U.S. context. The participants will also learn how the U.S. defines human trafficking, federal and state laws and the government agencies and NGOs that produce research and data on this topic at the federal and state government levels. The participants will be able to evaluate and scrutinize human trafficking data in different publications or in the media and will learn about the reliable sources of human trafficking data in depth. | |
| Garrat | Letting the patron drive (TSRT) |
| Sally Gibson; Head of Technical Services: Patron Driven Acquisitions has changed the collection development process by shifting purchasing decisions from just in case to just in time. Several library vendors offer this service and libraries are taking advantage in a variety of ways. The Reinert Alumni Library began working with YBP to purchase ebooks on the ebrary platform via Demand Driven Acquisitions in April 2011. Learn about the implementation process of Demand Driven Acquisitions (DDA), budgetary planning, the role of selectors, and our overall impression of the service. | |
| Hawthorne | Learning Commons UNK (C&U) |
| Ronald Wirtz; Coordinator of User Services, Keri Pearson; Coordinator of Academic Peer Tutoring and Assessment, Taffnee Faimon; Assistant Director of the Writing Center, Jon Ritterbush; Electronic Resources Librarian: The UNK Learning Commons will have its “Grand Opening” in the Calvin T. Ryan Library at UNK for the Fall Semester, 2011. However, the Learning Commons has been operating successfully in temporary space in the Library for an entire year.This program will present the new Learning Commons, discuss the programs and services currently offered – as well as those anticipated for the future – and describe how the project developed over approximately two years from the inception of the idea to the completed facility. | |
| Ivanhoe | AFCON-promoting Academic Freedom (AFCON) |
| Rod Wagner; President of AFCON, Linda Parker; AFCON Board Member & Lora Leibrandt; AFCON Board Member: Library representatives serving on the Academic Freedom Coalition of Nebraska (AFCON) board will provide a roundup and commentary on issues, stories, initiatives and strategies addressing academic freedom. Session participants will be invited to participate in an academic freedom challenge quiz. | |
| Olive Branch | Basics of Flickr (PARAS) |
| Scott Clark; Library Assistant: Are you curious about the basics of using the Flickr photo sharing website, as both a potential user and for the purposes of providing assistance for your customers? Lincoln City Libraries’ Scott Clark will cover what Flickr is, how to get started with it, and some of the most popular features, especially for users interested in its “social networking” capabilities. As an added bonus, from the library perspective, see some real-world examples of how it can be used as a library promotional and archival tool! | |
| Lancaster IV, V, VI | Golden Sower |
| 2011 Winning Authors and Illustrators: Presentation of the 2011 Nebraska Children’s Choice awards to authors and illustrators of outstanding books written for children and young people. | |
| 10:00 – 10:50 | 3rd Session |
| Yankee Hill II | Connecting tweens & teens with space (SCYP) |
| Wendy Lukert; YA Librarian: The Lunar and Planetary Institute’s space science activities and resources provide hours of educational entertainment for tweens and teens alike. The hour will be spent connecting space activities to libraries. Activity lists, lesson plans and supply lists will be provided. This is a fun way to introduce, or reintroduce, planets and the solar system to kids of all ages! | |
| Yankee Hill III | Notable books 2011 (PLTS) |
| Pat Leach; Director, Lincoln City Libraries: Get to know the 25 books on the 2011 list of ALA Notable Books for Adults. Expect a mix of information, evaluation, and personal opinion! A great opportunity for people who work with Readers Advisory or book groups. | |
| Arbor II | hAPPy (NEMA) |
| Sara Churchill; School Librarian: The amount of apps available for educational purposes is overwhelming. Come see a list of guaranteed good apps for educators (and parents) and hear how these apps are making a difference in the life of one special needs student. | |
| Garrat | Weeding collections (TSRT) |
| Casey Kralik, Laura Johnson, David Privett, Maggie Tarelli-Falcon; Librarians: Four librarians will explore their methods on weeding collections from a special, academic, public and school library perspective. Our public library representative will include a discussion on ‘Collection HQ’, a collection performance tool used in selection and deselection. | |
| Hawthorne | Into the flames (C&U) |
| Robert Nash; Collection Development Librarian: “Into the Flames: An Exploration of Book Burning” – The deliberate destruction of books by fire has been carried out around the world for more than two thousand years, and continues into the present day. Who burns books, and why? From the Bible to Harry Potter, notable cases of book burning will be examined and discussed. | |
| 10:00 – 10:50 | |
| Ivanhoe | Panhandle Library System shared automation project |
| Mike Voseipka; Regional Sales Manager & Floyd Smith; Panhandle Library System President: The Panhandle Library System is pleased to announce its successful implementation of a shared library automation system powered by Alexandria Circulation Software. This shared system allows any public, academic, or special library in the PLS to be housed in one central shared system hosted by Alexandria to enable one library card for every patron across the Panhandle Library System. The entire catalog can be searched anywhere from a simple internet browser where patrons can locate books anywhere across the PLS and place hold or visit the library for the check-out process. The PLS shared system enables any library participating to easily inter-library loan books across the entire panhandle giving every patron access to all the resources throughout the entire panhandle. We would like to extend this service to other system across the state and this presentation will educate the public on this project and how they can join. | |
| Olive Branch | LibGuides (PARAS) |
| Martha Grenzeback; Librarian, Omaha Public Library & Marguerite Miller; Library Specialist, Omaha Public Library: LibGuides are a user-friendly, web-based tool that combines all the advantages of wikis, blogs, and social networking in one package. Designed especially for libraries, they allow even techno-timid library staff to create their own web content and showcase library resources. Learn how Omaha Public Library staff has used this tool to create webpages on every possible subject, from genealogy to homelessness, without ever taking a programming class. | |
| Lower Lobby | NMRT Poster Session |
| Current Library Science students and librarians new to the profession, prepare posters concerning a chosen topic. Posters are available for viewing, during the conference, and this hour provides a chance for participants to present a summary of his or her research and respond to questions, on an informal basis, from session attendees. | |
| 11:00-11:50 Ballroom |
EXHIBITOR BREAK |
| 12:00-1:30 | Luncheons & Business Meetings |
| Arbor I & II | PTLS Luncheon and Business Meeting |
| Hawthorne | C&U Luncheon and Business Meeting |
| Olive Branch | PARAS Luncheon and Business Meeting |
| Renaissance | Mad Hatter Luncheon and Business Meeting |
| Bennett Martin Library | S&L Luncheon and Business Meeting (4th Floor Auditorium) |
| 1:30-2:45 Lancaster | Jamie LaRue: Keynote |
| 3:00-3:50 | 4th Session |
| Yankee Hill II | What is a Golden Sower (SCYP) |
| How does our state book award work? How can I participate? How can I make sure that my students’/patrons’ votes count? Get your Golden Sower questions answered! | |
| Yankee Hill III | Refugees & immigrants (PLTS) |
| Judy Anghelescu & Maggie Tarelli-Falcon; Librarians: Just what goes into the production of a “Welcome to your Library” video, tailored to your community? Learn from those involved with the development & implementation of a multi-lingual DVD that shows visual representations of the borrowing concept (for pre-literate viewers), introduces common library words, and explains library cards and services in simple terms. Collaboration with local agencies and refugees themselves helped build this bridge connecting a circulation of talent, resulting in unlimited outreach potential. | |
| Arbor II | Be-Bop biographies (SCYP) |
| Ann Matzke; Librarian/Writer & Tracy Nelson Maurer; Writer: Tune into this hands-on session for a fast-paced survey and analysis of today’s most engaging biographies for children. We’ll review the history of children’s biographies and discuss what made them so ho-hum. Then we’ll swing into stacks of newer biographies, from picture books to poetry, to see what makes them sizzle. Leave the session applying 21st Century Learning skills to inspire K-6 readers to think differently about biographies and get them groovin’ into your biography section. | |
| Garrat | Pioneers Progress (TSRT) |
| Pioneer Consortium; Council and Technical Committee Members: The Pioneer Consortium, Nebraska’s brand new open source, low-cost, robust yet easy-to-use local ILS (integrated library system) and statewide union catalog, has gone live and has expanded its membership well beyond the four libraries presenting last year. This session will provide an update on the consortium’s progress, a demonstration of features, plans to expand membership even more in the coming year, and a glimpse into the consortium’s resource sharing future. | |
| Hawthorne | Need to write a paper (C&U) |
| Sue Ann Gardner; Scholarly Communications Librarian: Sue Ann Gardner will speak about how literature reviews are valuable contributions to the professional literature, and how to prepare one (determining scope, selecting a date range, who will be the audience?, etc.). She will also talk about her experience writing a commissioned literature review for Library Resources and Technical Services | |
| Ivanhoe | Understanding advertising by creating ads for school clubs (NEMA) |
| April Jorgensen; Mickle Middle School Media Specialist: I would like to share an advertising literacy project that I did with our 7th grade Language And Communication Arts classes. The lesson had three objectives: 1) Teach students about ad techniques 2) to teach students how advertisers target an audience (and that TEENS are targeted too) and 3) to give students a real-life application of their learning. The final student products were targeted ad plans and advertisements for our real school clubs. All ads were given to the clubs teacher leaders and they chose the best ad plan and actually used it to promote the group. I will be showing an imovie describing the product, sharing handouts and answering questions. | |
| Olive Branch | Best Youth Books 2011 (PARAS) |
| Sally Snyder; Coordinator of Children and Young Adult Library Services: Brief book talks of new titles you may, or may not, have heard about and that could be good additions to your library’s collection. Titles starting with teens and going back through preschool age will be highlighted. |
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