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MLA Conference 2008 Great Falls, MT
Best Western Heritage Inn
April 9-12, 2008
The 2008 Montana Library Association Conference will be held in Great Falls, at the Best Western Heritage Inn, April 9 – 12. Join us for a conference packed with great pre-conferences and regular sessions. We'll be doing something a little different this year with dual Keynote Speakers, George Christian and Peter Chase, two of the Connecticut librarians who were served with National Security Letters and accompanying gag orders in 2005. They will also be presenting a regular session at two different times during the conference.
Stephen Abram, Vice-President of Innovation at SirsiDynix, will present twice during the conference. Don't miss any of these exciting learning opportunities.
And there will be many opportunities for networking, meeting new people, great meals and, of course, lots of fun at the Cates Fundraiser Event. You may even have the opportunity to see a real live mermaid …Registration Exhibitor Information Hotel & Reservations Conference Meals
Featured Speakers Conference Schedule
Registration Information
All registrations must be completed by mail using the 2008 Registration Form. Send in the form with a check payable to Montana Library Association to this address:
Debbi Kramer, Executive DirectoryChecks must be postmarked by indicated date to receive the early registration rate.
Montana Library Association
169 West River Rock Road
Belgrade MT 59714
Information for Exhibitors
Exhibitors are Welcome!
Please contact Debbi Kramer above for information on exhibiting at the 2008 MLA Conference.
Room Reservations
The conference will be held at the Best Western Heritage Inn, 1700 Fox Farm Road in Great Falls. Room reservations can be made by calling the Heritage Inn at (406) 761-1900 or 1-800-548-8256. The hotel offers free wireless Internet access throughout, a business center with computers and Internet access, pool, hot tub, sauna and fitness room. Free shuttle service to and from the Great Falls airport is also available.
The hotel is holding a block of 135 standard rooms at the rate of $81.00 per day plus tax (single or double occupancy). There are also 5 suites available at the rate of $139.99 plus tax per day for a 1 room suite and $169.99 plus tax per day for a 2 room suite.
Please mention that you are with the Montana Library Association in order to receive conference room rates. After the cut-off date of March 26, the hotel may continue to accept reservations at the prevailing room rate, subject to availability. You can guarantee room reservations with a credit card or the room can be held until 6:00 p.m. on your arrival date without a credit card.
Conference Meals
Pre-Conference Buffet Lunch (Wednesday: This meal is only available for attendees of Connecting to Spanish Speakers @ Your Library or Ten Stupid Things That Board Members Do to Mess Up Their Organizations! No charge)
Cold Cut Buffet: Deli Slices of Certified Angus Beef Roast, Turkey, & Ham, American, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese, Whole Wheat & White Bread, Lettuce, Tomatoes Pickles, Onions, Condiments served with three assorted salads, Chip & Dip Tray, Coffee, Decaf or Tea.
New Member Breakfast Buffet (Thursday) Free for new members, $11.00 other
Scrambled Eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Marco Polo (Broccoli, Ham & Cheese) or Vegetarian, Bakery Fresh Donuts, Buttermilk Biscuits, Assorted Juices, Coffee, Decaf or Tea.
Exhibitor Boxed Lunch (Thursday) $6.00
Beef, Ham, Turkey or Vegetarian Sandwich, Fruit, Chips, Cookie, Soft drink.
Division Breakfasts (Friday) $11.00
Country Fresh Breakfast Buffet: Scrambled Eggs, Hash Brown Potatoes, Western Eggs Benedict, Fruit Danish, Muffins with Butter & Honey, Assorted Juices, Coffee, Decaf or Tea.
Awards Lunch (Friday) $12.00
Grilled Chicken Alfredo: Charbroiled breast of sliced chicken served over fettuccine topped with mushrooms, flame-roasted peppers and onions in a Parmesan garlic cream sauce. Served with tossed salad, homemade dinner roll, coffee, decaf or tea. Or chef's choice vegetarian option.
Membership Dinner (Friday) $21.00
Certified Angus Beef Sirloin: Tender slices of Herb Roasted Beef served with Mashed Potatoes and Brown Sauce, Tossed Salad, Garden Vegetables, Homemade Dinner Roll, Coffee, Decaf or Tea.
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Vegetable Lasagna: Vegetable Lasagna, sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese and served with Garden Vegetables, Tossed Salad, Garlic Roll, Coffee, Decaf or Tea.
Author Lunch (Saturday) $11.00
Cobb Salad: Sliced Turkey, Tomatoes, sliced Hard Boiled Egg, Bacon and Bleu Cheese Crumbles on a bed of fresh Green Salad, served with Range Dressing, Homemade Roll, Coffee, Decaf or Tea. Or Vegetarian Option.
Preconference and Featured Speakers
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Peter Chase received his Master of Library Science degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He has been the director of the Plainville Public Library for the past 26 years. He is a past president of the Connecticut Library Association and is currently serves as the chair of the Connecticut Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee. In 2007 he received the Roger Baldwin Medal of Liberty from the American Civil Liberties Union and the Paul Howard Award for Courage from the American Library Association.|
YouTube: George Christian discusses his experiences part 1, part 2 |
George Christian has been Executive Director of Library Connection since its inception in July 2003. Library Connection is a consortium of 1 academic and 26 public libraries entirely funded by its member libraries. At the time a National Security Letter was received, Library Connection provided telecom services for half of those libraries. Mr. Christian is also Past President of the Consortia SIG of the Unicorn Users Group of SirsiDynix customers, trustee of a $3 million trust fund dedicated to the support of a branch of the Trumbull, CT public library, and has served on the Trumbull Library Board for six years. He has been a member of the branch advisory board for 15 years and is currently its president.|
Mr. Chase and Mr. Christian, along with 2 colleagues, were served with a National Security Letter and challenged both the letter and the accompanying gag order. After many months of litigation, a district court found the gag on Library Connection unconstitutional. The government withdrew its demand for information and abandoned the gag order. These gentlemen are the 2008 MLA Keynote Speakers, in addition to presenting two workshops during the regular conference schedule. |
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In 1994, Illene left her post as executive director for United Way of Mesa County in Grand Junction, CO to start Third Sector Innovations. While Illene was at the helm of this local United Way, it was recognized by the readers of Colorado Business Magazine as the state's outstanding non-profit organization (February 1994). Illene's expertise as a “nonprofit generalist” comes from more than 22 years as an executive director, fund raising director, board member, volunteer and consultant. This experience is coupled with an MBA, a BA in journalism and recognition as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). As an active volunteer, Illene is a Past President for the Colorado Nonprofit Association and for Grand Junction Lions Club, which hosts the largest one day fund raiser among Lions Club internationally. She currently sits on the board for Children’s Heaven Orphanage, raising money for the relief of AIDS orphans in Ethiopia. |
Illene Roggensack is the owner of Third Sector Innovations, based in Grand Junction, CO, which offers planning, management, fundraising and marketing expertise to meet the outsourcing and training needs of nonprofit organizations. |
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He teaches courses on the organization of information and metadata and networked information organization and retrieval. His research program includes investigations related to: metadata utilization; organization of networked resources; digital repositories, distributed searching and networked information retrieval; interoperability testing; and the development and implementation of technical standards. The U.S. Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services has awarded Dr. Moen two National Leadership Grants. The current grant is for the MARC Content Designation Utilization (MCDU) Project (http://www.mcdu.unt.edu). The MCDU Project is an empirical investigation of catalogers’ use of the MARC bibliographic format’s content designation. Approximately 56 million MARC records from the OCLC WorldCat database are being analyzed as part of this research. Dr. Moen was the recipient of the 2005 Frederick G. Kilgour Award for Research in Library and Information Technology. |
Dr. William Moen is Associate Professor in the School of Library and Information Sciences and Director of the Texas Center for Digital Knowledge at the University of North Texas. |
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Molly Kliss is a Reference Librarian at Missoula Public Library. Molly received her MLS degree at the UW-Madison in 2006. She is in charge of adult nonfiction collection development, runs two monthly book discussions and participates in a wide variety of programming and outreach activities at the library.
Catherine McMullen is a Library Assistant at Bozeman Public Library and a Spanish Outreach state trainer. Catherine is currently working on her MLIS from the University of Washington and will complete her degree in June 2008.
Kathy Robins is a Reference Librarian at Parmly Billings Library. She is currently working on her MLIS from the University of Washington and will complete her degree in 2009. |
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YouTube: A Conversation with Stephen Abram |
Stephen Abram, MLS, is the 2008 President of SLA and the past-President of the Canadian Library Association and Vice President Innovation for SirsiDynix and Chief Strategist for the SirsiDynix Institute. He has been VP of Corporate Development for Micromedia ProQuest and Publisher Electronic Information for Thomson. He ran libraries for Suncor, Coopers & Lybrand, Smith Lyons Torrance Stevenson and Mayer and Hay Group. Stephen has been listed by Library Journal as one of their first "Mover and Shakers", the ’key’ people influencing the future of libraries and librarianship. He has been awarded SLA's John Cotton Dana Award as well as being a Fellow of the SLA. He was Canadian Special Librarian of the Year and Alumni of the Year for the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto. He is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Studies. He was President 2002 of the Ontario Library Association as well as sitting on the SLA Board of Directors as Director and Secretary. He gives over 90 international keynote talks annually to library and information industry conferences and writes articles and columns for Information Outlook, Feliciter, Access, Multimedia & Internet @ Schools, and Library Journal. He is the author of ALA Editions' Out Front with Stephen Abram. |
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As a preview to Todd's engaging presentations (and for a good giggle), you can listen to a song [5MB] he wrote and performed that was played on Car Talk/NPR. |
Todd Strasser is the author of more than 120 books for young readers, including the popular Help! I’m Trapped … series, Give a Boy a Gun, Can’t Get There From Here, and Boot Camp. In addition to his current career as a writer and speaker at schools and libraries, he has owned a fortune cookie company and has been a street musician in Europe. Todd will be visiting several Montana schools and libraries in the area prior to the conference. Don’t miss an opportunity to meet this engaging author. Thanks to MLA and the State Library for making his visit to Montana possible. |
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Brian F. Close, J.D., LL.M., is a 1987 graduate of New York University Law School. Since locating to Bozeman in 1994, his practice has concentrated in tax and estate planning. He assisted the Bozeman Public Library bond campaign in 2001 and has been the MLA's pro bono Intellectual Freedom Attorney since 2004. In 2007 he was given a special intellectual freedom award by the MLA for his assistance to libraries on intellectual freedom issues.Thursday,
April 10, 2007
Registration Table/Hospitality Hours
7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Internet Room
7:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
New Member Breakfast
8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Exhibits open
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
What's New in K-12 Literature?
Barb Scherry, Great Northern Book Company
The best of recently released K-12 literature will be highlighted. Categories include Picture Books, Novels, Non-Fiction, Newest in a Best-Selling Series, Seasonal/Holiday. Suggestions for sharing these books with children will be given including book summaries, curriculum connections, and author and illustrator backgrounds. Bibliographies will be provided. (Collection Management & Technical Services).
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Lewdness in the Library
Susan McIntyre, Great Falls Public Library
We'll watch the video news story "Lewdness in the Library" and have a group discussion answering the following questions: What is pornography? What is legal? What is appropriate? How do you enforce the limits? How do you deal with questions from the media, patrons, parents and legislators? (Library Services to the Public).
Getting along with City Councils and Commissioners
Speakers to be determined
Tips, hints and other information to help library directors and trustees improve relations and communication with city councils and county commissioners who determine library budgets. (Library Administration).
Significant Tidings
Speakers to be determined
Sponsored by ASLD, this yearly program highlights research, innovative programs, projects and new developments. Presentation abstracts will be provided. (Library Services to the Public).
The Big Read: Big Rewards
Samantha Pierson & Sarah Daviau, Lincoln Co. Public Libraries; Judy Hart & Padraic McCracken, Lewis & Clark Library; Bonnie Williamson, Havre-Hill Co. Library
Three libraries who participated in The Big Read, an NEA initiative, will share their experiences, challenges and triumphs. Learn how to promote community-wide programming and reading of literature. (Library Services to the Public).
InfoTrac: What's New with the State Subscription
Edward Gron, Account Developer Product Trainer
In this session you will learn about the new Gale databases available in the 2007-2009 statewide contract, plus some new features that enhance both searching and retrieval. (Library Services to the Public).
User-Friendly Yoga
Jude Smith, Great Falls Public Library
Practice building blocks of yoga in a class designed to help find ease in your body, manage pain and use stress positively. Includes warm-up, poses, and ends with breath awareness and relaxation. Suitable for all levels. This session will be repeated on Friday early evening.
10:00 – 10:30
Break
10:30 – 12:00
Keynote Speakers and General Session:
Conference Welcome: Dona Stebbins, Mayor, City of Great Falls
Doe v. Gonzales: In which Doe, the humble librarians, won and Gonzales, the Attorney General of the United States, lost
George Christian, Executive Director, Library Connection & Peter Chase, Board Member, Library Connection
National Security Letters (NSLs), administrative subpoenas the FBI can issue for itself without any judicial oversight, are a little known part of the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. They are little known because each comes with a perpetual non-disclosure mandate or “gag order.” Recipients cannot acknowledge to anyone, ever, what the FBI was seeking or even that the FBI paid them a visit. Eight states, including Montana, have passed resolutions condemning the Act for attacking civil liberties.
George, Peter and two colleagues are the only people who can legally speak of their encounter with a National Security Letter, having won the right to do so in Federal Court. The recipients of the 300,000 other NSLs issued since 9/11 must take the secret of their encounter with them to their graves. (Library Services to the Public).
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Exhibitor’s Luncheon
1:00 – 2:30
Montana Library Media Content Standards
Colet Bartow, Office of Public Instruction
This program will be a discussion/work session on revised library media content and service standards for Montana school libraries. It will provide a forum for school librarians to discuss standards, information from OPI about the standards revision process, and an opportunity to identify key issues and concerns in school libraries. (Library Administration).
Developing Privacy Policies for Montana Libraries
George Christian, Executive Director, Library Connection; Peter Chase, Board Member, Library Connection & Brian Close, Montana Attorney
Description: Montana attorney, Brian Close, and two members of the John Doe-Connecticut case, George Christian and Peter Chase, will show how to develop a privacy policy for your library that is consistent with ALA guidelines and Montana State Law. They will consider the legal, ethical and political issues involved in the process. Participants will receive handouts and a model policy to speed them along to create their own. This session will be repeated on Friday afternoon. (Library Services to the Public).
Montana Downloadable E-Content Service: What's in It for Your Users?
Sarah McHugh, Montana State Library
The Montana State Library established a statewide contract for downloadable E-content services last fall. Participation in this service contract includes all interested Montana libraries: public, school, academic, and special. Is your library considering downloadable audio and video content? How do these formats fit into your collection development plan? Most importantly, how does this statewide service work and what are the options for offering this to patrons? Come find out the latest on this exciting statewide contract and how your library would provide access to one of the latest developments in library "collections." (Library Services to the Public).
Zines in Teen Collections: An Introduction for Public and School Libraries
Martha Furman, Flathead County Library
In libraries across the country, zines are being added to young adult and general collections. What are these publications? Why do they belong in libraries? Come and learn about the history of zines, the challenges (and joys) of cataloging them, and how they can they can add depth to your young adult collections. During the workshop, we’ll create a collaborative zine and explore the many opportunities for zine programming for your teens. Come away with ideas, resource lists, and an appreciation of these fascinating DIY publications! (Collection Management & Technical Services).
Hands-On InfoTrac for Libraries
Edward Gron, Account Developer Product Trainer
In this workshop designed for librarians and staff, participants will learn how to access the InfoTrac databases, how to select and search the databases, how to execute a PowerSearch, and how to navigate, limit, and understand search results. This hands-on session will be in the Internet Room and has limited seating. (Technology).
A Fleeting History: Pamphlets, Posters, and other Ephemera in the Library
Eileen Wright, Reference Librarian/Archivist, MSU-Billings Library; Jordan Goffin, Special Collections Librarian & Audra Loyal, Conservation Technician, University of Montana Mansfield Library
2:45 – 4:15
What is Open Source Software Anyway?
Matt Beckstrom, Lewis & Clark Library; Ben Miller, Missoula Public Library
Library budget stretched tighter than a snare drum? More and more nowadays, we're hearing about open source software. Join the open source revolution and give your staff and patrons access to professional, quality software for free. The presenters will discuss what open source software is and what benefits can be reaped from using it. Demonstrations of software examples will also be provided. (Technology).
Statistics: Is There An Easier Way?
Tracy Cook, Montana State Library & Kim Crowley, Flathead County Library
Do you spend hours trying to gather statistics for your annual report? Wonder what to do with all this data? We will learn how to organize data to make statistical retrieval easier, how to effectively utilize statistics, and how to evaluate them. The presenters are focusing on public libraries, but any library type is welcome to attend. (Library Administration).
Top 10 Strategies for Library Success
Stephen Abram, VP for Innovation and Chief Strategist, SirsiDynix
Now that we are well into the new Millennium, what are the top ten issues facing libraries and the library profession? What are the top strategies we need to employ to ensure our success in our communities and learning institutions? Will advertising driven search engines really win the hearts and minds of our customers? Are our collections right for today or will use of Google's vault of digitized books grow wildly? Will our local and national cultures be overwhelmed by generic world services? This workshop is sponsored by the Montana Shared Catalog and will be repeated on Friday afternoon. (Library Administration).
Are You Sure I'm Doing This Right? Reference Service and Best Practices in the Virtual Environment
Susan McGlamery, OCLC QuestionPoint & Betsy Garlish, Montana Tech
Many Montana libraries offer reference in email, or chat, or IM…or all three! But many of us aren't comfortable there. How do you keep patrons coming back? Should you try to cover the desk and do IM at the same time? Should you use the patron's name? Is it really reference? Learn how to create success and make virtual reference a part of your regular library services instead of an "add-on". (Library Services to the Public).
Marketing Your Small, Rural Library
Sara Groves, Montana State Library
Doesn't marketing take lots of time and money? And lots of patrons use the library anyway – what's the point of marketing at all? In this workshop, you'll learn how to use what you've got to show off the many resources you provide to your small, rural community – and what you can gain from it. If your library is short on budget and staff, this marketing workshop is for you! (Library Administration).
Hands-On InfoTrac for School Libraries
Edward Gron, Account Developer Product Trainer
In this workshop designed for school librarians, participants will learn about Gale databases particularly applicable to K-12 students. This hands-on session will be in the Internet Room and has limited seating. (Technology).
Productivity for Librarians (and Others!)
Samantha Hines, University of Montana Mansfield Library
Feeling like you can't do it all, yet you must? This collaborative workshop will present tips and tools for organizing, prioritizing, and managing your time along with reducing stress. Share what works for you and learn from your colleagues! (Library Administration).
4:30 – 5:30
Interest Group/Committee Meetings:
Paraprofessionals Interest Group
Montana ILL Happenings – ILL Interest Group
Technical Services Interest Group
American Indian Interest Group
4:30 – 6:30
2008 Montana Book Award Presentations and Reception
Library Tours
Great Falls Public Library
The 2008 award committee will select one winner and up to four honor books from 2007. The five honored authors will be invited to this reception.
6:00
Dine Around Great Falls
This is an opportunity to meet, interact, and network while dining at one of the many wonderful eateries Great Falls has to offer. Sign up and choose from a selection of restaurants at the "Dining Around Great Falls" display next to the conference registration table when you arrive at the conference – no pre-registration required. This is a no-host event, led by facilitators. You will travel to destination restaurants via carpool to enjoy a wonderful meal and good conversation.
8:00
Sheila Cates Scholarship Fundraising Event
Montana Library Jeopardy! Join your friends and colleagues for a fun evening of Montana Library Jeopardy at the annual Sheila Cates Scholarship Fundraising Bash!
Registration Table
Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Internet Room: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
7:00 – 8:00
Division Breakfasts:
Public Library Division
Academic & Special Libraries Division
School & Library Media Division
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Exhibits Open
8:30 – 10:00
Membership Meeting
10:30 – 12:00
No Conflict Time with Exhibitors
12:00 – 1:30
Awards Luncheon
2:00 – 3:30
Special Collections – Tribal History
Carlene Engstrom, D'Arcy McNickle Library
Looking for sources on Montana's tribes? Each of Montana's Tribal College libraries supports a Special Tribal History Collection. Some are more extensive than others. Hear what they have to offer and learn the tips of starting your own Special Tribal Collection. (Collection Management & Technical Services).
Developing Privacy Policies for Montana Libraries
George Christian, Executive Director, Library Connection; Peter Chase, Board Member, Library Connection & Brian Close, Montana Attorney
Description: Montana attorney, Brian Close, and two members of the John Doe-Connecticut case, George Christian and Peter Chase, will show how to develop a privacy policy for your library that is consistent with ALA guidelines and Montana State Law. They will consider the legal, ethical and political issues involved in the process. Participants will receive handouts and a model policy to speed them along to create their own. (Library Services to the Public).
Top 10 Strategies for Library Success
Stephen Abram, VP for Innovation and Chief Strategist, SirsiDynix
Now that we are well into the new Millennium, what are the top ten issues facing libraries and the library profession? What are the top strategies we need to employ to ensure our success in our communities and learning institutions? Will advertising driven search engines really win the hearts and minds of our customers? Are our collections right for today or will use of Google's vault of digitized books grow wildly? Will our local and national cultures be overwhelmed by generic world services? This workshop is sponsored by the Montana Shared Catalog. (Library Administration).
Utilizing Web 2.0 Tools to Provide Access to Montana's Past
Karen Bjork & Roberta Gebhardt, Montana Historical Society Research Center
This session will focus on how librarians and archivists are utilizing social software tools. Karen Bjork will demonstrate how to create online tutorials utilizing the screencasting software Camtasia Studio. Roberta Gebhardt will discuss why the Historical Society chose to create a wiki and demonstrate how to get a wiki started. (Technology).
Serving Patrons Who Have Mental Illness
Susan McIntyre, Great Falls Public Library
Around 20% of Americans have diagnosable mental disorders and libraries are often the de facto day center for some of that population. This workshop will incorporate interactive and lecture format to address basic information on mental illness, stigma reduction, and guidelines for library services for people with mental illness. (Library Services to the Public).
Leading the Way: Stories From the Front Lines of Public Computing
Barbara Gersh, MaintainIT Project Manager; Renee Goss, Richland County Library; Matt Beckstrom, Lewis & Clark Library
What challenges do you face with your public computers? Not enough time, equipment, staff, or space? Feeling like you're alone? You're not! Listen to panelists discuss their successes—and a few challenges—with keeping public computers available. Learn how you too can adopt best practices for activities such as securing computer and networks, providing training and support for front line staff, and crafting creative collaborations to garner support and funding for your efforts. The MaintainIT Project (www.maintainitproject.org) spotlights stories of best practices in public computing and compiles free "cookbooks" with practical tips, techniques, and resources for public libraries. (Technology).
2:00 – 4:00
Poster Sessions
3:30 – 4:00
Break
3:45 – 5:15
Configuring and Using Microsoft SteadyState
Matt Beckstrom, Lewis & Clark Library
Microsoft SteadyState (formerly known as Microsoft Shared Computer Toolkit for Windows XP) is a tool available to anyone for free that is designed to help secure public workstations. In this session, the presenter will install the application and show how to configure and use it. (Technology).
Marketing and Publicity: See What Others Have Up Their Sleeves
Sara Groves, Montana State Library and panel members
Ever wonder how other libraries around the state are marketing their services and programs? In this workshop, a number of librarians from around the state will demonstrate how they spread the word about their library in the most innovative and creative ways. You'll hear about everything from exciting newsletters to blogs and YouTube! Come see what your peers are doing and leave with great ideas you can implement in your own library. (Library Administration).
Intellectual Property Issues for Digital Projects
Gayle Palmer, OCLC
Providing access via the Internet to digital representations of your library's special collection materials is a form of publication. In this session we will explore the legal issues that must be considered when your organization publishes content to the web. (Library Services to the Public).
Battling Brucellosis, Bluetongue, and Bad Behavior: Finding and Using Quality Animal Health Information Resources
Gail Kouame, National Network of Libraries of Medicine & Martha Thayer, Rocky Mountain Laboratories
Do a better job of helping 4-H steer raisers, pet owners, and veterinary professionals find high quality veterinary resources. Gail increased familiarity with high quality veterinary internet sites and portals for both professionals and the public. Gail and Martha will steer you toward quality resources in veterinary medicine on the Internet and in PubMed and other databases. (Library Services to the Public).
Montana-OCLC NCIP and Home Delivery Pilot: Outcomes and Future Plans
Sarah McHugh, Montana State Library
The Montana-OCLC NCIP Pilot tested the ability of separate libraries to pass circulation information to each other, using the NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol (NCIP). The goal was the ability for a library user from Library A's catalog to seamlessly discover, request and receive material from Library B's catalog. The pilot tested the success of offering home delivery of borrowed materials to the user. Come hear about the experiences, outcomes and future plans from the participants involved in this innovative pilot. (Library Services to the Public).
Humanities Montana Programs for Libraries
Mark A. Sherouse, Humanities Montana (formerly Montana Committee for the Humanities)
This session will provide an overview of Humanities Montana, its Montana Center for the Book, and its programs for libraries, especially: the Speakers Bureau, OpenBook (reading and discussion), One Book Montana, the Montana Festival of the Book and Letters About Literature. The 2008 One Book Montana selection will also be announced. (Library Services to the Public).
Tense About Tenure? Helpful Advice for Academic Librarians
Bonnie Allen, UM Dean of Libraries; Tamara Miller, MSU Dean of Libraries; Jan Zauha, MSU Reference Librarian; Ann St. Clair, Montana Tech Library Director; Samantha Hines, UM Social Sciences Librarian
A look at tenure from five perspectives: the untenured in a large university, the newly tenured in a small university, a veteran of tenure, the continuing mentor and the administrator. The presenters will examine stages of attaining tenure, inform academics about what happens after attaining tenure and provide information about the role of the administrator in the tenure/mentoring process. (Library Administration).
4:00
Exhibits Close
5:30 – 6:30
Interest Group Meetings:
Health Sciences Interest Group
Children's & Young Adult Interest Group
Trustees Interest Group
Offline Interest Group
Public Library Directors Interest Group
User-Friendly Yoga
Jude Smith, Great Falls Public Library
Practice building blocks of yoga in a class designed to help find ease in your body, manage pain and use stress positively. Includes warm-up, poses and ends with breath awareness and relaxation. Suitable for all levels. This is a repeat of Thursday's session, with a slightly shortened schedule.
6:00 – 7:15
Montana State Library Commission Reception
7:30
Membership Dinner
8:00 – 9:30 (or so)
The Sliptones: The Sliptones specialize in Classic Rock and Blues and are a good-time
dance band. Members of the band include Rick Tryon, on guitar and vocals, Sheree Dancereau, keyboard and vocals, Pete Swanson on bass, and Matt Dallamura on drums. The band has been together for over ten years and is a local favorite.
9:00 – Midnight
Sip N Dip Mermaid Tour
The legendary Sip-N-Dip Tiki Lounge…of all the nightspots on the planet, the good folks at GQ Magazine (April 2003) selected the Sip-N-Dip Lounge as the #1 bar on earth! A long-time favorite of local residents, the most unique feature of this lounge is the glass wall between the bar and the swimming pool. Watch swimmers under water while you sip your beverage. You never know who might turn up! Even the original mermaid herself, Darryl Hannah, has been seen in there!
Transportation space is limited, so register early or arrange for transportation on your own. Note that this is a smoking establishment and can be quite crowded on weekend nights.
Registration Table Hours: 7:00
a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Internet Room 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
8:30 – 10:00
What I Do, And How I Encourage Young Readers and Writers to Do the Same
Todd Strasser, Author
Todd takes you on a Powerpoint journey into the mind of a writer whose mission is to encourage students of all abilities so they can be better writers and readers. (Library Services to the Public).
Taking Your Library Board to the Next Level
Montana State Library Staff & Library Board Education Program trustee trainer
This workshop will give library trustees ideas on how to move their board from functional to fantastic. Hear about the rewards of accepting a leadership role, both in the library and in the community. Consider making some simple adjustments so your board can work more effectively and efficiently. (Library Administration).
Managing & Protecting the Library Network: Vista Version
Jim Semmelroth, Missoula Public Library
Keeping all your PCs running can be a daunting task. Learn a bunch of swell tips and tricks for keeping your network humming along. Learn about how the new Vista operating system, and some other free Microsoft tools, can help keep your PCs well-behaved and your patrons happy. (Technology).
Montana MUST Reads: Favorite Picks from the 2007 Montana Book Award Committee
Jan Zauha, MSU Bozeman & members of the 2007 Montana Book Award Committee
Join us for a riveting round of book talks featuring the favorite nominees, honor books, and the winner of the 2007 Montana Book Award. A panel from around the state will provide enticing profiles of these very special books by Montana authors or about Montana. Information about the Montana Book Award, promotional materials, and plans for the future will be shared. (Collection Management & Technical Services).
Connecting the Dots: The Montana Place Names Project
Rich Aarstad, Ellie Arguimbau & Brian Shovers, Montana Research Center and Ellen Baumler, National Register Sign Program Coordinator
In 2003 several members of the Montana Historical Society research staff began researching and writing a new book on Montana place names. The purpose of this panel is to share with other librarians the rich resources of the Historical Society that made this book possible, and the techniques for creating heritage studies and publications for their cities and towns. Each of the panelists will also share a few of their favorite entries. (Other).
10:15 – 11:45
WorldCat.org: Platform for a New Kind of Library Catalog?
Amy Crawford, OCLC Western
This session will present an overview of the features and benefits of WorldCat.org as well as the results that libraries are experiencing from participation in this web environment. The technology is now the core of WorldCat Local, a resource that is being touted as a new kind of catalog. Come hear what the experiences have been during pilot projects at the University of Washington and Peninsula Library System! (Technology).
How to Survive a Book Challenge (and be ready the next time the censor shows up)
Lauren McMullen, Montana State Library & Teresa Marchant, Lockwood Primary/Intermediate Library
Panel members: Suzanne Goodman, Diane Thompson, Johanna Freivalds, Bill Cochran
In this workshop designed for public and school librarians and trustees, a panel of Montana librarians will share their experiences with materials challenges in their libraries. Participants will learn about resources that are available to help them prepare for, and respond to, attempts at censorship in the library. (Library Services to the Public).
Conversation(s) with Your State Library Commission
Darlene Staffeldt, State Librarian and members of the State Library Commission
Members of the Montana State Library Commission and the State Librarian will be available to visit about library issues in Montana. They will want to hear from librarians as well as share some of their highlights and concerns. (Library Administration).
"Make-It-Yourself" Physical Science Program
Jim Semmelroth, Missoula Public Library
You too can have fun scaring the liver out of kids with physics demonstrations using affordable equipment readily at hand or easily obtained. This presentation will prepare you to go home and present an exciting enlightening show for your 5th to 8th grade patrons. Expect to be amazed. (Library Services to the Public).
Historical Research Done Right! Canceled
Cheryl Heser, Rosebud County Library & Zoe Ann Stoltz, Montana Historical Society
This workshop for school and public librarians will share ideas for helping patrons – from middle schoolers through adults – to do their historical research and reports the smart way, no matter how they access information. (Library Services to the Public).
12:00 – 1:30
Author Luncheon
Help! I'm Trapped in Todd Strasser's Body
Todd Strasser, Author
Few authors have been as ill-equipped for their profession as Mr. Strasser. Despite low expectations, reading problems, and an inability to spell, he has published more than 120 (and counting) novels for teens and pre-teens. His books include the popular Help! I'm Trapped ... series, which has sold more than 4 million copies and many award-winning YA novels including Give A Boy A Gun and Can't Get There From Here, which is both an ALA Best Book For Teens and an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. His most recent YA novel is Boot Camp.
1:30 – 3:30
MLA Board Meeting
