2009 CLA National Conference Resource Centre
Whether you were unable to be with us in Montreal or you want to access some of the resources made available by the conference presenters... this is the place for you! In this special post-conference section, you will find various items related to the 2009 CLA National Conference. A number of our speakers have provided copies from their sessions that include things such as Microsoft PowerPoint Shows, handouts, resource lists, etc.
This site is currently under development and we will be posting additional information as it becomes available.
Additional information can be found at the CLA 2009 National Conference web site.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Joe Janes
Joseph Janes is Associate Professor at the Information School
of the University of Washington. A frequent speaker in the US
and abroad, he was the Founding Director of the Internet Public
Library and the co-author of eight books on librarianship,
technology, and their relationship, including Introduction to
Reference Work in the Digital Age, and he writes the “Internet
Librarian” column for American Libraries magazine. He is the
2006 recipient of the Isadore Gilbert Mudge award from the
American Library Association for distinguished contributions
to reference librarianship, and is a member of the ALA Committee on Accreditation.
He holds the M.L.S. and Ph.D. from Syracuse University, and has taught at the
University of Michigan, the University of Toronto, the University of North Carolina
at Chapel Hill, the State University of New York at Albany as well as at Syracuse and
Washington.
CLOSING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION
Helene Blowers
Helene Blowers is the Director of Digital Strategy for the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) in Columbus, Ohio and the architect of the widely adopted discovery learning program, Learning 2.0: 23 Things, which has been duplicated by over 500 libraries and organizations world-wide. Helene is a 2007 Library Journal Mover & Shaker and the 2008 recipient of the LITA Hi-Tech award. She is the co-author of the book Weaving a Library Web: A Guide to Developing Children’s Websites and a frequent presenter at library conferences. When Helene is not busy trying to keep CML from falling off the ever-surging technology wave, she enjoys travel and spending time with her husband and two young daughters.
She blogs at LibraryBytes.com.
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PRE-CONFERENCE SESSIONS
P6. Accessibility Awareness Workshop: Serving People with Print Disabilities
Enhance your knowledge and understanding of users with print disabilities in order to provide equitable library service. Discover how to meet their needs by providing accessible environments, multiple formats, assistive technology, and accessible electronic resources. Make your library a welcome place for everyone!
Speakers: Dorothy Macnaughton, Accessibility and Diversity Training
Trisha Lucy, Initiative for Equitable Library Access, Library and
Archives Canada
P7. OCLC Canada’s Symposium at CLA: The New World of Metadata
OCLC Canada’s Symposium, The New World of Metadata, was held at CLA in Montreal on May 29, 2009. We engaged a generous crowd of more than 60 people to discuss many critical issues impacting libraries today. We tackled some fascinating topics, including how every industry, in our new environment of global information services, has become deeply concerned with metadata.
Speakers included Ted Fons, Director, WorldCat Global Metadata Network, OCLC, Joel Summerlin,Deputy Director, Information Standards, Associated Press, and Eugene Roman, CIO at Open Text Corporation
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P8 – Collections 2009: Collections in Times of Innovations and Change
Building on the successful pre-conferences of the last several years, Collections 2009 is pleased to present a full day event devoted to exploring key issues and developments in collections work, relevant to all types of collections. Keynote Speaker Carolyn Wood, will be speaking on “The long-term future of book publishing in Canada (at least the next week and a half)”. Shorter papers and panel presenters include:
- "Drawing comics into Canadian public libraries: an analysis of collection practices for comics in public libraries” (PPT) – Rachael Collins, School of Library
and Information Studies, University of Alberta - "Developing a rapid assessment tool for collections and services in sociology: the experience
of the ANSS” (PPT) – David Woolwine, Hofstra University, and Jason Phillips,
New York
University
- “More than a rubber stamp?: the role of collection librarians in curriculum consultations” (PPT) – Laura E. Briggs, UBC Okanagan
- “E-books, licences and copyright” (PPT) – Rob Tiessen, University of Calgary
- “Dreaming big, going bold: creating a 'shovel-ready' e-book collection during a time
of
economic caution, confusion, and crisis” (PPT)
– John Barnett, PALCI (Pennsylvania Academic Library Consortium, Inc.)
- “Squaring the circle: towards an integrated print and digital journal preservation strategy” (PPT) – Scott Gillies, University of Guelph
CONCURRENT SESSION A
3. Open Access (OA) Immersion: Librarians Report from the Field
Librarians encounter OA in their own publishing activities, and by engaging in the broader OA movement via disciplinary initiatives such as EPrints and the University of Calgary Open Access Authors Fund. Can we translate our experiences and initiatives to assist with OA program planning and improve service?
Speakers: Leah Vanderjagt, Digital Repository Services Librarian, University of Alberta
Inaugural Co-Convenor, CLA Open Access Interes
4. “These are Our Customers” - The New Realities of Urban Library Service Delivery
Recently Calgary has seen a huge growth and change in its demographics particularly with downtown library customers. Balancing the needs of many users is a challenge, especially ensuring that one person’s activities do not disturb another’s enjoyment. Incidents of unacceptable behaviour & steps taken to anticipate them will be discussed & shared.
Speaker: Gerry Burger-Martindale, Manager, Central Library, Calgary Public Library
5. The Survey of Challenged Materials in Canadian Libraries: Sharing the Results, Discussing the Findings
This practical and theoretical session disseminates results of the survey to members and library communities; highlights trends, patterns and anomalies in the data; encourages dialogue about the Survey and the issues it raises; raises awareness of the Survey among stakeholders; and situates the Survey as an important tool in the
defence of intellectual freedom.
Speaker: Donna Bowman, Librarian, University of Regina Libraries
CONCURRENT SESSION B
10. Copyright Communication in Canadian Academic Libraries
Copyright is a notoriously complex and vexing issue. How do Canadian academic libraries respond to this challenge? Come and hear the results of a national survey (conducted in the summer of 2008) on how academic libraries are dealing with copyright communication to their user communities, and the organizational context in which this occurs.
Speaker: Tony Horava, Collection Coordinator, University of Ottawa
11. Bridging the Gap: Mediating Student-Professor Research Expectation
University students and professors were surveyed in the fall of 2008 to identify
each group’s expectation of student research. The study found divergent views
regarding student research and little understanding for what the other believes
are appropriate research practices. There are important roles for librarians to play
in bridging this gap, including that of “research mediator” and through information
literacy instruction designed for both students and professors.
Speaker: Meg Raven, Coordinator of Public Services, Mount Saint Vincent
University Library
13. School Library Information – at Your Fingertips!
Quick online access to effective initiatives and ideas from across Canada on School Library programs, advocacy plans, management strategies, and research about school libraries!
Speaker: Linsey Hammond, Editor, School Library Information Portal, Canadian Association of School Libraries
14. Core Service Review: “Heart of the Matter”
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Brampton Library recently undertook a core services review. This extensive process resulted in improvements to the Library’s service delivery model. Review stages and the assessment tool developed will be highlighted during the presentation. The potential benefits for any library that wishes to undertake a similar process will be discussed.
Speakers: Adele Kostiak, Chief Executive Officer, Brampton Library
Susan Wright, Management Consultant, The Randolph Group, Management Consultants Inc.
CONCURRENT SESSION C
15. Powering Up Minds and Powering Up Machines: Teaching and Learning in the Wired World
This session focuses on recent research in relation to Web 2.0 and how school librarians can use this dynamic environment to develop creative and meaningful
instructional interventions to foster deep learning.
Speaker: Dr. Ross Todd, Rutgers University
20. “Romancing” Your Library Collections: The Enduring Appeal of the Romance Genre
Did you know that romance fiction generates over $1 billion dollars in sales each year? Almost half of all paperback fiction sold are romances? Take action and make your library “romance-friendly”, and watch your circulation statistics grow!
Speakers: Desiree Baron, Branch Head, Vancouver Public Library
Daniela Esparo, Area Services Manager, Vancouver Public Library
Julianne MacLean, Romance Author, Avon Books (Harper Collins Publishers)
CONCURRENT SESSION D
23. Return to Community: Creating and Implementing a Regional Health
Information Network Outreach Program
This session will discuss the planning involved in creating an outreach and
information literacy program in the context of a public-public partnership.
We will discuss how we defined the term “outreach” and how that helped determine the steps that followed to meet the diverse needs of clientele in a regional health environment.
Speaker: Renée Reaume, Manager, Health Information Network, University of Calgary
Taryn Lenders, Librarian, Health Information Network, University of Calgary
24. SACO (The Subject Authority Component of the PCC): An Introduction and Discussion of McGill’s Experience
This program aims to publicize SACO, the subject authority component of the Program for Cooperative Cataloguing. It provides attendees with a history of
SACO, it’s usefulness to Canadian libraries and their users, and includes examples of McGill University’s experiences since 1999 proposing new LC subject headings and LC classification numbers.
Speaker: Karen Jensen, Science Cataloguing Librarian, McGill
27. Serving Boomers and Beyond – A Showcase of Best Practices
How can your library create better connections with the Boomers and older adults in your community? Get inspired by the possibilities! A variety of outstanding library service models and programs for older adults will be presented - including winners of CLA’s W. Kaye Lamb Award for Service to Seniors.
Speakers: Rick Ficek, Information and Adult Services, Oshawa Public Library
Louise Reimer, Director of Library Services, Edmonton Public Library
Caro O’Kennedy, Library Manager, Fraser Valley Regional Library
CONCURRENT SESSION E
34. Tsuga-riffic: A Public Library’s Experience with Open Source
Innisfil Public Library became the first ‘single-plant’ public library in Canada to use Evergreen as their new ILS. Staff members will speak from different perspectives on our experiences with open source, describe the positive and negative aspects of the implementation process, and invite potential consortia partners.
Speakers: Susan Downs, CEO, Innisfil Public Library
Debra Mann, Branch Manager, Innisfil Public Library
John Van Rassel, IT Manager, Innisfil Public Library
Mandy Pethick, Reference Librarian, Innisfil Public Library
CONCURRENT SESSION F
38. Smart Information Use: Generating Knowledge and Avoiding Plagiarism
How do students and teachers understand the use and acknowledgement of the ideas of others? What teaching strategies could help students avoid plagiarising?
This paper describes a research project that investigates plagiarism and effective teaching to encourage appropriate and effective information use at the secondary
level.
Speaker: Dr. Joy McGregor, Charles Sturt University
40. The Art of the Woo: Selling Ideas without Selling Out
Come and listen to two vendor representatives chat candidly about the ways they sell ideas without selling out. Come and see how you can adapt these techniques to your library and apply them to initiatives and services you would like to develop in your workplace.
Speakers: Sophia Apostol, Knowledge Resources Manager, Coutts Information Services
Clare Appavo, Director of Sales Canada, Coutts Information Services
41. Open for All: Building Accessible Library Services
Providing equitable and accessible library services for all customers, regardless of age or ability, is key to building libraries that are truly open for all. This session will present information on three successful public library service initiatives and provide practical tips and strategies to assist all libraries in building accessible services.
Speakers: Iwona Mandera, Manager, Outreach Services, Surrey Public Library
Marcia Aronson, Manager, Adult & Readers’ Advisory Services, Ottawa
Public Library
Heather Glennie, Manager, Diversity Services, Calgary Public Library
CONCURRENT SESSION G
44. Questioning Success: Purposeful Thinking
For students to fully participate and thrive in this new ‘knowledge age’, they must be critical and creative thinkers. Questioning is the base skill that makes all thinking purposeful; thus intuitive questioning techniques are essential learning tools for the 21st Century. Questioning is key to student engagement and understanding.
Speaker: Carol Koechlin
47. Open Library Environment (OLE) Project
Library and Archives Canada is a core participant in the Open Library Environment project, which is a collaborative, community-based project to design a next generation integrated library system. LAC’s representatives on the project will bring you up to date on how the system is being designed and the advantages for Canadian
Speaker: Barney Shum, Director, Applications Management, Library and Archives Canada
48. So You’ve Hired a Children’s Librarian – What Next?
Libraries need newly hired children’s librarians to be up and running as quickly as possible, but not all new hires come with the skills they need to do the job. We’re also hiring and training with the future in mind. This session will discuss the immediate and future training and developmental needs of this critically important group of staff.
Speakers: Jean Ludlam, Manager, Youth Services, Calgary Public Library
Ellen Humphrey, Assistant Director, Customer Service, Calgary Public Library
49. Print-on-Demand (POD) Publishing: Its Beginnings, Development and How it Compares to Traditional Printing
The development, history, and value of print-on-demand (POD) publishing will be described along with the responsibilities of the authors when submitting manuscripts, and when working on publicity. The audience will learn that many books from POD publishers are of high quality and are worth acquiring for their libraries.
Speakers: Annette Humphries, Manager of Corporate Communications, Trafford Publishing Ltd.
Gwynneth Heaton, Retired, University of Toronto
CONCURRENT SESSION H
53. A Course of One’s Own: Getting Your IL Course on the Books
The Mount Saint Vincent University Library is now offering the equivalent of a
three-credit IL course. Find out what IL credit courses are being offered in North
America, how to design a course, how to obtain feedback from Senate committees,
faculty members, senior administrators, students and community members, and
finally get it on the calendar.
Speaker: Meg Raven, Public Services Librarian, Mount Saint Vincent University
Donna Bourne-Tyson, University Librarian, Mount Saint Vincent University
CONCURRENT SESSION I
60. Copyright Update
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Canadians face a number of copyright issues. The government promised during the election to reintroduce Bill C-61 to amend the Copyright Act. The government is negotiating the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement with a number of other countries. The decision from the Copyright Board concerning the CMEC / Access Copyright dispute is due.
Speakers: John Tooth, Coordinator/Copyright Consultant, Instructional Resources Unit, Educational Resources, Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth
Oliver Charbonneau, Librarian, Concordia University
Sam Trosow, Associate Professor, University of Western Ontario
Margaret Ann Wilkinson, Professor, University of Western Ontario
61. Net Neutrality and What it Means for Libraries
Net Neutrality, the idea that the Internet should be provided to all without discrimination based on content or applications, has been an important policy
issue in the last few years. The focus of the presentation will be on key concepts,
historical perspectives, legislative issues, and the impact of Net Neutrality on
libraries and their users.
Speakers: Danielle Dennie, Librarian, Concordia University
62. The Impact of Social Cataloguing Sites on the Public Catalogue: Patrons, Social Tagging and the New Face of the Catalogue
LibraryThing, Junklog, and Bibliophil provide important examples of how comprehensive bibliographic records and library catalogues can create interactive
and dynamic communities of interest. This session will examine the popular features that could or should impact public library catalogues and what you can do
to enhance your own library catalogue.
Speakers: Louise Spiteri, Associate Professor, School of Information Management, Dalhousie University
Laurel Tarulli, Collections Access Librarian, Halifax Public Libraries
