| Thursday, April 29 |
7:30 pm | Opening Reception - click here for more... |
8:00 pm | First-Timers Get Together - click here for more... |
| Friday, April 30 |
8:45 am - 10:00 am | A1 Keynote Session - Stuart McLean click here for more... |
10:00 - 10:45 am | Coffee & Exhibits Break |
10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Conference Sessions |
B1 The Performance Appraisal Process: Ineffective tools of control or empowering for all? - Online Session Materials
We will look at ways that a manager and employee-centred evaluation process can use collaborative learning and shared visioning to benefit the organization and eliminate the stress inherent in rating and evaluating staff members, while dealing positively with performance problems. Presenter: Joy Huebert |
B2 Sites on a Shoestring: Designing Effective Websites with Limited Resources
Websites are both the public faces of libraries and valuable information resources. Small libraries with limited resources - and librarians with little free time - must struggle to balance the design and management of websites with day-to-day activities. This session provides tips for creating, testing and maintaining erffective smale-scale websites. Presenter: Lisa Given |
B3 From Rhymes to Reasons: Linking Libraries and Family Literacy
Explore how libraries can further support literacy in families: programming ideas; accessibility issues; understanding children's early oral language development and emergent literacy; empowering parents as their children's first and most important teachers; book sharing as a foundation for literacy development and for strengthening families. Presenters: Kimberley Onclin and Maureen Sanders |
B4 Drumming for the Body, Mind and SPIRIT! - Part 1
Join Judy Atkinson for a highly interactive and dynamic group-drumming experience full of fun and inspiration. Gather in a 'Circle of Rhythm', learn how to play hand drums from around the world and lift your spirits, rejuvenate your body and calm your mind. Facilitator: Judy Atkinson |
B5 Adding Value to Your Library: Weeding
Weeding is often thought to be a difficult, time-consuming process. This workshop will provide you with some tools to enable you to "deselect" outdated, unused, worn out materials in your library. Presenter: Liz Forseth |
B6 The State of the Library Community (2004)
This session will profile the public library community, highlighting facts and figures and addressing challenges facing public libraries today with demographic changes, shifting economic environments and changing technologies. Presenters: Punch Jackson and Gerry Meek |
B7 Community Development Part 1: Redefining Library Boards for Dynamic Communities - Online Session Materials
Addressing the fundamental question of what business we are in, this session focuses specifically on community development - what it is, how libraries make a difference, and how to identify and address issues. Presenter: Ken Haycock |
B8 How to Make the Most of Your Library Conference
Conferences are valuable experiences, but can be stressful and overwhelming. This interactive session will be a forum for discussing ways to get the most from your library conference. Topics to be covered include selection of sessions, networking, down-time, and effective dissemination of information retrieved at the conference. Presenters: Christine Bourchier and Anwen Boyd |
B9 What's in a Name???????
Over 100 names have been propsed since 1900 to replace "librarianship" and "librarian". What do all of these name changes mean, and what has been the result? Presenter: Alvin Schrader |
B10 Living on Purpose: In and Out of the Workplace - Part 1
Purposeful Living consists of unique principles of action and reflection that can have an immediate and realistic impact for a healthy work-life balance. Using principles from Constructive Living, an educational method of living well, and based on a Japanese approach to good mental health, we will examine some essential skills in living a realistic purpose-filled life. Presenters: Trudy Boyle and Gottfried Mitteregger |
12:00 - 1:15 pm | Lunch and Exhibits |
1:15 - 2:30 pm | Conference Sessions |
C1 Advocacy - Making the Call
Libraries enjoy tremendous support in Alberta, yet are relegated to the political back burner time and again. Increase your effectiveness when contacting decision makers to transform lip service into tangible support. Gain tips to move libraries onto the political radar screen. Presenter: Sharon Hawrelak |
C2 It Started From A Seed...
Learn how a vision shared by a few dedicated genealogists grew into the Genealogy Resource Center located in the Mayerthorpe Public Library. Pick up some tips for establishing new liaisons with other groups in your community. Presenters: Judy Kidd and Eleanor Mitchell |
C3 Grants...Why Do Without?
What does it take to become a successful recipient of grants available to libraries or charitable organizations? Based on experience accessing grants for the Thorsby Municipal Library, the presenters will offer tips about where to find grants, how to fill in the application and how to ensure the package is meets all requirements. Presenters: Louise Normandeau and Kirby Dublanko |
C4 Drumming for the Body, Mind and SPIRIT! - Part 2
(see B4 for description) |
C5 Dying, Death, Grief, Bereavement
A Funeral Director will answer questions you've never quite been able to ask in an attempt to give participants a better understanding of death and the associated funeral ceremonies. What are some death myths? Why is death still a subject that people are uncomfortable discussing or reading about? Do libraries have a role to play? Presenter: Doug McDermid |
C6 Community Development Part 2 - Redefining Library Boards: Becoming a Player - Online Session Materials
Effective community development requires a focus and clear understanding of board effectiveness, roles and relationships and community development. Boards can then move out from advocacy (talking "library, library, library") to becoming a player (talking family literacy, economic development, student achievement and the library's role and contribution). Presenter: Dr. Ken Haycock |
C7 Proving the Value of Your Library
This session will help participants to understand the importance of demonstrating value to community stakeholders, to see how a marketing stance can produce that value, and to learn some ways to demonstrate the value of library and information services. The session will be applicable to a range of library contexts, and will be interactive. Presenter: Heidi Julien |
C8 Marketing Matters
This session will combine marketing theory with practical applications. You will be shown the differences a good marketing campaign can make to your library. Presenters: Wendy Newman and Pat Cavill |
C9 Living on Purpose: In and Out of the Workplace - Part 2
(see B10 for description) |
C10 A Faster Moving Target: Intellectual Freedom Today
Stand by for a straight-talking contemporary snapshot of intellectual freedom issues in our communities and libraries today. This session will examine how intellectual freedom issues are increasingly on our library radar and gaining dominance in our daily library activity. Discussion will include tips for policy writing and staff training, as well as an in-house exchange and exploration of real life dilemmas faced by the university community. Presenter: Toni Samek |
3:00 - 3:15 pm | Coffee Break |
3:00 - 4:15 pm | ALTA and LAA Annual General Meetings |
6:00 - 8:00 pm | Dinner |
7:30 pm | D1 Friday Author Talk: Jane Urquhart - click here for more... |
9:00 pm | D2 Pyjama Storytime - click here for more... |
| Saturday, May 1 |
8:45 - 10:00 am | E1 Keynote Session - Denis Hamel click here for more... |
10:00 - 10:45 am | Coffee & Exhibits Break |
10:45 am - 12:00 pm | Conference Sessions |
F1 Small Libraries Forum
The majority of Alberta's public libraries are located in small communities. How do these small libraries ensure they are valued and visible? How do they cope with increased demands? What has been the impact of innovations such as technology and TAL? How can small libraries attract, train, and retain knowledgeable staff? Representatives will discuss the role of their library in the community and the issues facing their libraries. Speakers: Elaine Keller, Mike Opdebeck, Cynthia Tillapaugh and Monique Treiber. Chairperson: Tom Stevens |
F2 APLEN Update - Online Session Materials (may not open in older versions of Netscape)
What initiatives has APLEN undertaken in the last year? Where will we be going in the next year? This session provides an opportunity for trustees and staff from public libraries to hear about what APLEN is doing, ask some questions, and influence future directions. Presenters: Clive Maishment and Karla Palichuk |
F3 Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk: Communication and Planning in Libraries
How do you know if your library initiative is successful? Through the use of a single case study our session will explore the basics for developing and executing a communication and planning strategy for library initiatives. Topics addressed will include setting goals, clarifying messages, reaching target audiences, and evaluation. Presenter: Tami Oliphant |
F4 Better Surveys; Better Results: Tips and Hints
The good, the bad and the ugly of surveys -- from when to use, through question design, to survey format. Want better return rates? Better responses? More usable information? Learn tips and hints for improving your surveys. Presenter: Donna Campbell |
F5 Selecting Your CEO: Your Most Expensive Decision - Online Session Materials
Consider the time spent selecting the CEO (truly a million dollar investment given salary and time in position) and the time spent selecting an automation system. No comparison! But which can most improve or damage the Library? Learn what you need to do, from determining precisely what you are looking for and why, to identifying and assessing candidates, to placement and orientation. Presenter: Dr. Ken Haycock |
F6 Media Relations 101
Ever wonder how stories get in the news? Learn valuable tricks of the trade - including how media work and what makes a story newsworthy. Find out how to make a pitch by building strategies for determining when is the best time to send your story and who would be most receptive. Presenter: Shawna Cass |
F7 8Rs Canadian Library Resources Study
The diverse services that libraries provide attest to the skills, energy and innovation of library staff. While libraries work to ensure the real benefits and costs of their activities are known, the question remains as to whether library staff are visible and valued. The 8Rs Canadian Library Resource Study is a national research project that will examine various facets of library human resources from different perspectives over a period of two years. Presenters: Ernie Ingles, Marianne Sorensen and Allison Sivak |
F8 Throw another Blog on the Wire: Weblogs in the Library World
Learn about the phenomenon of weblogs and the reasons behind their widespread popularity as an information sharing tool. Hear about personal, institutional and project management weblogs created by those with and beyond the library community. A simple and effective tool for publishing and marketing, practical suggestions will be given of how libraries can take advantage of this affordable and simple to administer technology. Presenters: Geoffrey Harder and Randy Reichardt |
F9 Building, Sustaining and Providing Access to Digital Collections through Collaboration
A discussion of solutions for online collaboration among budget conscious organizations. Share access to digitized materials and build new collections. Create a digital archive with automatic index creation during the installation process for articles, photos and pages. Streamline with automatic metadata field creation and image rights management. The session will be illustrated through exploration of the partnership between OCLC and the University of Alberta. Presenters: Kim Frail, Fern Russell and Daniel Boivin |
F10 Alternative Medicine Materials in Public and Academic Libraries
This session will discuss the legal ramifications and collection management implications of stocking alternative medicine books and journals, and of bookmarking alt med sites on your library homepage. Also presented will be the results of two national surveys of the opinions of academic and public librarians. Do Canadians see value in stocking a book that promotes herbal cures for cancer? Could you be sued for giving library customers information about treatments that could hurt them? Presenters: Ann Curry and Natalie Pavlis |
12:00 - 1:15 pm | Lunch |
1:15 - 2:30 pm | Conference Sessions |
G1 Friends of the Library Forum
Who or what exactly is "Friends of the Library"? What does it take to start a group? What is the role of the Friends in the total library picture? How does a group stay motivated and active? Is there more to Friends than fundraising? Representatives from thriving and successful Friends of the Library groups will share their widely diverse experiences. Speakers: Vic Mensch, Alice Swabey and Joan Urschel |
G2 The Nervous Networker - Part 1 - Online Session Materials
Librarians are great at helping people find information, so they should be "natural networkers". Too many, however, are nervous about networking. Move from nervous to natural as this practical session illustrates what networking really is and how to do it! Presenter: Dr. Patricia Pitsel |
G3 Turning Irritation into Appreciation
Each of us has our own style, preferences and ways of operating - so how can we all get along? True Colors is a simple method for gaining insight into why people behave as they do. This interactive, fun-filled workshop helps you bring relationships to a whole new level as you express your own uniqueness and increase your understanding of others. Presenter: Joanie Stephen |
G4 Libraries - A Risky Business? Survival Tools to Reduce Library Risks
With broad accessibility, libraries can be targets for criminals and those on the fringe of society. The challenge is to be valued and visible while being safe for both patrons and staff. This session will cover some of the risks of operating public libraries, and offer some practical solutions. Presenter: Heather Zomar |
G5 Evaluating Your Library Space
Libraries, by virtue of the fact that they "collect", experience space issues almost from the time they are opened for service. This session will examine existing standards in three key areas of library service to determine collection growth and space for display; the extent of user facilities which should be provided and corresponding space needs; and finally, what suggested staffing levels should be as well as the space necessary to accommodate them. Presenter: Leighton McCarthy |
G6 Professional Reference Service Anywhere, Anytime, Vitually
Learn about extending traditional reference services with 24x7 service, access to virtual collections and access to subject specialists worldwide. Virtual reference services such as The Alberta Library's Ask a Question Service and QuestionPoint provide professional reference service to users anywhere, anytime. The presentation will present a view of today's reference environment using data and experience from libraries worldwide. Presenters: Jeff Panka and Nicolas Savard |
G7 Multicultural Librarianship in Canada
The National Library of Canada is a "library for all Canadians", and has always been active in the collection, preservation and promotion of the diverse written heritage of our country. To better serve all Canadians and to establish a leadership role in multicultural/multilingual librarianship, the National Library announced the creation of the Multicultural Resources and Service Program in the Fall of 2001. This presentation will outline the intitiatives of the newly created Library and Archives Canada and the opportunities and challenges that exist for providing national service to Canada's diverse population. Presenter: Mijin Kim |
G8 Library Education (LOA/LIT) Update
Updates on current opportunities for library training for Technicians and Library Operations Assistants by distance education. One focus is the variety of online courses available. Presenter: Marg Anderson |
G9 Government 101 - Part 1
An overview of the political side of the Government of Alberta. Presenter: Kelley Charlebois |
G10 Advocacy Training - Part 1
This double session is the popular and well-received CLA Library Advocacy Now training program for library trustees and library personnel for all sizes and types of libraries. This program has been presented all over North America and will help you make your library more valued and visible. Presenters: Pat Cavill and Wendy Newman |
2:30 - 3:00 pm | Coffee Break |
3:00 - 4:15 pm | Conference Sessions |
H1 Canada Post Library Mailings Requirements
What is required of library mailings to comply with Canada Post requirements? Karen Arnold will discuss the rates, the make-up of outgoing mail as well as the "return to sender" component. Presenter: Karen Arnold |
H2 The Nervous Networker - Part 2 - Online Session Materials
(see G2 for description) |
H3 Getting the "Bang" out of your Promotional Buck
Learn how you can achieve maximum exposure with a limited budget. All you need is a plan and some creative thinking to give your library the publicity it deserves. This session will provide you with simple and effective techniques, used by industry pros. Presenter: Shawna Cass |
H4 Turning Irritation into Appreciation - Part 2
(see G3 for description) |
H5 How to Cope While Waiting for New Space
When a library has reached or is reaching the point of being "full", even if a new facility is under consideration, it must still carry on for a period of up to five years while funds are assembled and construction of a new space is completed. This session will examine ways of maximizing the existing space for collection growth and display, user accommodation and staff and storage areas. Presenter: Leighton McCarthy |
H6 Doing Your Doc in the West
Ann Curry from SLAIS-BC and Anna Altmann from SLIS-U of A will give presentations on the doctoral studies programs in their respective schools and provide information on the current job market for Ph.D. graduates in library and information studies. Ann from BC will talk about the new SLAIS doctoral program established in 2003, and Anna from U of A will talk about the interdisciplinary doctoral program at her school. |
H7 Government 101 Part 2: Talking with Government
A "roll up your sleeves" idea sharing sesion on what has worked or has not worked for libraries when talking with the government. Presenter: Kelley Charlebois |
H8 Advocacy Training - Part 2
(see session G10 for description) |
H9 Turning Your Pastime into Your Passion
Books impact people's lives. Fiction is not just an escape from reality but rather a place that provides a context for truths to be explored and revealed. Though relatively unknown, Christian fiction is a rich genre. This session will show the spectrum of Christian fiction available to meet the needs of fiction readers. Presenter: Melodie Esau |
H10 TBA
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6:30 pm | An Evening of Velvet and Velour - click here for more... |
7:30 pm | L1 Saturday Author Talk - William Deverell - click here for more... |
8:30 pm | L2 Wine-Tasting - click here for more... |
8:30 pm | L3 Saturday Night at the Movies - click here for more... |
9:30 pm | L4 Saturday Night Fever - click here for more... |
