Day 4 | Saturday, June 2, 2012
Concurrent Sessions G | Concurrent Sessions H | Concurrent Sessions I Closing Ceremonies
7:00 – 12:00 |
Registration |
8:30 – 10:00 |
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G48 |
CLA will present information and resources on topics of current interest that include ongoing and new issues relevant to the library and information communities. Session information will be posted on the web at a later date and will be included in the final program. |
G49 |
Reading Re-imagined: An Accessibility Imperative Information specialists will learn about a national initiative to develop an equitable library service for Canadians with print disabilities through public-private partnership, and will participate in a panel discussion of the plan. Speaker Panellists: |
G50 |
CLA Battle Decks Battledecks represent the ultimate challenge for a speaker as they are challenged to give a coherent presentation based on hand-selected, seemingly unrelated slides that they see for the very first time live on stage. This event will see five brave and willing participants compete for the glory of becoming CLA's first Battledecks champion. Speakers: |
G51 |
Are We Making a Difference? Evaluating Community-led Approaches in Public Libraries Join presenters from Edmonton, Hamilton, Vancouver (& other) Public Libraries as we describe various evaluative methods used to assess the success of a community-led approach, and the inherent challenges of evaluating this approach and understanding impacts. We will also share stories about how a community-led approach is making a difference. Speakers |
G52 |
Batten Down the Branches: Preparing for Hard Times in Public Libraries Downturns in the global, national and local economies can quickly lead to hard times for libraries. Cutbacks can be ameliorated by effective advocacy but sound creative contingency planning must also be done so that libraries can quickly respond should the axe fall. Format: Presentation followed by facilitated discussion. Speaker |
G53 |
Building a Community of Practice for Scholarly Communication: Open Access Advocacy Among Canadian Research Library Practitioners The session looks at regional perspectives but has national relevance as it addresses the matter of building a national community of practice around scholarly communication/open access issues. This workshop will interest academic librarians who have responsibilities for scholarly communication issues and initiatives and are engaged in outreach efforts with faculty and students, related to open access/scholarly communication. The panel will explore what it means to build a community of practice, among Canadian academic librarians, around Open Access advocacy. Moderator: Diego Argáez, Program Officer, Canadian Association of Research Libraries Speakers Generously Sponsored by |
G54 |
Creating and Using Evidence in Libraries: A Focus on Practitioners Three presentations on evidence based library and information practice will provide concrete information on how research can inform practice and vice versa. Topics explored are: the impact of evidence summaries on librarians’ knowledge, practice, and users; the role of the practitioner-researcher in the workplace; evidence based management, with examples drawn from public librarianship. Speakers |
G55 |
Libraries & Heritage: New Research in Library History This session focuses upon Canada's library heritage, and presents new research on three topics: Angus Mowat’s inspection of Ontario Public Libraries during the Great Depression of the 1930s; methodologies for evaluation the personal library of an eminent philosopher; and Elizabeth Dafoe’s role in founding the National Library of Canada. Speakers |
10:30 – 11:30 |
Human Resources Network (HRN) This inaugural meeting of the HR Networks will be led by Moderator Kathleen Delong. Everyone who is interested in the issues is welcome to attend. |
10:30 – 11:30 |
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H56 |
Print and Electronic Acquisitions: Merging the Workflow and the Records and Information Management (RIM) Speaker: Liz Hayden, Assessment Librarian, University of Ottawa
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H57 |
Archives get Schooled: Added Value of Archives in School Libraries This session will discuss the practical issues surrounding a school archive project including providing some solutions to the questions of time, money, and why bother? For the practitioner who has a file of historical documents or catalogues school yearbooks or is looking for new ways to collaborate and advocate. Speakers |
H58 |
Elbow Grease and Victor Hugo: How (not) to Establish a French-language Community Library in a Small Southern Alberta City Three years ago, in conversation with a member of the local francophone community, I mentioned that I was a librarian. What followed was a whirlwind ride that swept me up in the creation of a unique and remarkable community library serving the Francophone populations of Southern Alberta. It is a story of partnership-building and blood, sweat, and tears. Come learn from our success and failures! Speaker |
H59 |
Inclusiveness and Hypocrisy: How Do Libraries Really Measure Up? Libraries, take pride in being inclusive environments that accommodate the information interests of their communities. However, those working in libraries may not experience the same progressive attitudes towards the delineation of work or towards educational differences. This session will explore the varied experiences and education of library personnel, engaging the audience in a discussion. Speaker |
H60 |
Strategic Planning: Keep it From Failing Jim and Rebecca have worked with more than 60 organizations developing strategic plans. Using case studies of public, academic and special libraries they share their experience of how to avoid common pitfalls that result in failed plans and disillusioned staff and Boards. Leave the session with a practical guide to developing a plan that can and will be implemented. Speakers |
H61 |
Turning the Corner: Public Libraries Connecting with at Risk Youth Learn how the Brantford Public Library, a large urban library serving a population of approximately 100,000, hired a Child and Youth Worker to bridge the gap between the Library and at risk youth. This project has been transformational, taking us beyond the traditional public library service delivery model. Speakers |
H62 |
i-Canada and the Library Community: A Natural Fit i-Canada is national movement that calls for Canada to leverage its traditional strengths as a knowledge-based, telecommunications-driven economy to meet the new challenges of a connected world. i-Canada calls for connected communities enabled by the next-generation of broadband speeds. In order to get there, a national network of people in the knowledge, government and technology sectors is being forged. Come hear about this exciting issue of national importance and how your library can get involved. Speaker: |
H63 |
Emergency Preparedness Planning for Library Collections: A Case Study and Lessons Learned Presented as a case study, this session, given jointly by the Library of Parliament and the Canadian Conservation Institute will take delegates involved in emergency preparedness from 30K feet to on-the-ground salvage techniques. Learn the key elements of emergency preparedness planning and ideas for training based on scenario exercises. Speakers |
12:30 – 2:00 |
Library Association Leaders Meeting
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12:00 - 1:00 |
Government Library and Information Management Professionals Network (GLIMPN) Description to follow |
1:00 – 2:30 |
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I64 |
The Big Society and UK Libraries: Lessons for Canadian Libraries How has the Big Society concept in the United Kingdom impacted libraries? Federal ministers are talking to their British counterparts about this initiative. Come hear from the president-elect of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) about what lessons can we in the Canadian library community learn from our British colleagues. Speaker |
I65 |
Copyright Bill C-11 and its Implementation Generously sponsored by: |
I66 |
“If it ain’t broke, why fix it?”; Simon Fraser University Library’s Liaison Librarian Service Review Hear why and how the Simon Fraser University Library rethought its extremely successful liaison librarian program. We’ll discuss the big picture, the practical considerations, and how to create and maintain excitement around a fundamental change. Speakers |
I67 |
Current Issues in LGBTQ Libraries and Librarianship This session explores library services and collections for the LGBTQ library users and members of the LGBTQ community, along with aspects of LGBTQ librarianship. Topics discussed include building and curating library collections, creating safe library spaces, outreach to LGBTQ patrons, and services for sexual and gender minority library users. Speakers |
I68 |
Fostering Employee Engagement: Approaches to Creating Dialogue and Sharing Leadership Employee involvement is critical to the success of any organization, and to fostering employee growth and engagement. It also challenges leaders and managers to build a culture of collaboration and shared power. The Ottawa Public Library and the Edmonton Public Library will offer insights into their practical approaches to creating a culture of employee engagement and share lessons learned about the challenges and benefits. Speakers |
I69 |
The Benefits of RDA for Library Users RDA-- Resource Description and Access-- is the replacement for AACR2. These new cataloguing instructions introduce a new focus on users. Learn how catalogues will change with RDA. This session will provide an opportunity to visualize how RDA can be used to serve users better and to identify issues in implementation. Speakers |
I70 |
Evolution and Transformations In Autumn 2011, 19 library directors, senior staff, architects and other library leaders embarked on a four-country 22 library tour in Northern Europe and Scandinavia. It was amazing to experience some of the parallels and some of the difference, which will be shared in this session. Come and hear the Big Ideas and the Small Ideas that were learned specifically in the evolution of the Central Library and the transformation of reference services. Speakers: Generously Sponsored by |
I71 |
Official Statistics for Reference Librarians: Yes, You Need to Know This Stuff! Statistical literacy is important! That’s right - yours! Do you know which sources are authoritative and which are fictitious? Or why it’s important to understand HOW statistics are compiled in the first place? Join Mike and Amanda as they explore the best strategies for finding Canadian and international statistics. Speakers |
3:00 – 5:00 |
Closing Ceremonies, CLA Awards and Keynote Speaker Generously sponsored by: Join renowned journalists Evan Solomon, Rob Russo, and Lawrence Martin in a wide-ranging discussion of all things politics. Get a look inside Ottawa with these Ottawa insiders! Lawrence Martin, Ottawa public-affairs columnist and author Rob Russo, Ottawa bureau chief, Canadian Press and Broadcast News He made his way to Montreal for The Canadian Press where he covered crime, culture, politics and his beloved Canadiens. He unabashedly celebrated their Stanley Cup win in 1986 before concentrating again on political coverage. Ottawa beckoned in 1988, where he covered constitutional issues, the free trade election of 1988, and the Mulroney PMO. Covering the Mulroney PMO took him around the world. He went back to Montreal to co-ordinate The Canadian Press's coverage of the 1995 referendum. His reward was a seven-year stint as U.S. correspondent based in Washington. He covered the second term of the Clinton presidency as well as George W. Bush's first term. He likes to say that meant he covered the United States as it went from thongs to theocracy. For the last seven years, Rob has been Ottawa bureau chief for The Canadian Press. In 2010, he was awarded the Charles Lynch Award for outstanding coverage of national affairs by his colleagues in the Parliamentary Press Gallery. He regularly provides political analysis for CBC television and radio. Evan Solomon, CBC Television Broadcaster, Journalist & Author
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6:00 |
CLA Library Technicians and Assistants Network (LTAN) Supper & Pub Night It's a CLA Conference tradition that continues as library technicians and assistants from across Canada get together for an enjoyable evening of food, beverage and laughter. This is a great opportunity to network as well as meet up with old friends and make new ones. Location: The Exchange Pub + Restaurant (aka The Ex) This event is open to all library technicians, library assistants and those interested in attending. Please RSVP Karen Hildebrandt via email by May 10th to reserve your spot. karen.hildebrandt@concordia.ab.ca Cost: Approximately $20-30. Participants pay own way.
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A longtime Globe and Mail journalist, he has served in the Montreal, Queen’s Park, Ottawa, Washington and Moscow bureaus. He opened the newspaper’s first Moscow bureau in 1985 and won recognition as one of the first Western journalists to attest to the validity of the Gorbachev reform movement. 
Robert Russo began working for United Press almost three decades ago after obtaining a history degree at the University of Toronto and a journalism degree at Carleton University. He loved federal politics but was quickly moved to Quebec City, where he covered the disintegration of Rene Levesque's government. 
Two-time Gemini award winning broadcaster and journalist, Evan Solomon is the host of the most watched national political affairs TV show in the country, CBC News Network’s Power and Politics with Evan Solomon. On the daily broadcast, Solomon interviews all the key politicians and powerbrokers who affect your life.