Children's and Young Adult Services Conference
University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
August 16-17, 2006
Make your hotel reservation by July 26 to receive the OLC Conference rate
Agenda
Wednesday, August 16th
10:00 AM
Registration
10:30 AM
Opening General Session:
Melanie Huggins, Director, Saint Paul Public Library
ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center in Charlotte, North Carolina is a model of partnership designed to change the way youth use and think about libraries. This opening session will challenge you to rethink the core philosophies that guide decision making when developing services and spaces for youth. You will also hear candid insight on the challenges of making this grand vision for serving youth a reality. The presenter is the former Youth and Outreach Services Director of the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.
11:30 AM
Lunch
12:30 – 1:45 PM
Caldecott Celebration
Carolyn S. Brodie, PhD, KSU School of Library and Information Science
This program will highlight the Randolph Caldecott Award and will provide information about the award's history and the selection process. The presenter is a current member of the 2007 Caldecott Committee. She will highlight a number of recent picture books and discuss the artistic techniques used in them.
What's Going on With Those Teens?
A Physical and Psychological Developmental Perspective
Lisa Thornbury, Teen Health Educator, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Figuring out why teenagers do the things they do can be tricky. Lisa Thornbury, a teen health educator with the Division of Adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center , will shed light on teen behavior offering detailed information about the physical, emotional, and mental development stages teens experience as they mature. Practical tips on effectively working with teens - including challenging behavior - will be discussed.
Storytimes That Sparkle! Using Flannels, Props, and Puppets to Promote Early Literacy
Patricia Claeys, Early Childhood Specialist; and Lisa Dickson, Youth Services Librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Brain research reveals that children are born learning. As librarians, we model for parents and caregivers how to promote early literacy to children. In this session you'll expand your repertoire as you learn new methods to share the six early literacy skills in story time. Participants will leave with flannel patterns, bibliographies of books that translate well into flannel/puppet stories, and more!
Connecting Generations @ Your Library
RoseMary Honnold, Young Adult Services Coordinator, Coshocton Public Library; Saralyn Mesaros, Outreach Coordinator, Coshocton Public Library; and Denise Darbyshire, Outreach Librarian, Lima Public Library
A public library can be a safe meeting place for people of all ages. An intergenerational program brings generations together to share what they know to build bridges of understanding and acceptance which may strengthen the family and community. It can also build working relationships among the various departments in the library, encourage more brainstorming activity, share preparation workload, and spread library program dollars farther. The presenters will share many intergenerational programming ideas for children and teens that have worked in libraries of all sizes all over the country.
Podcasting: What, How, and Why?
Andrew Whitis, Head of User Services, Muskingum College Library; and Kate Wenger, Reference Librarian, Muskingum College Library
Many new and innovative technologies have been rapidly embraced by young patrons. One of these new tools that you can use to reach young adults and children is podcasting. Podcasting is the creation and publication of audio to the Web for automatic download via a subscription. You don't need an iPod or a lot of Web development skills to get started. Come to this interactive presentation to learn how you can use podcasting to meet your young patrons where they are! Find out how to create your own podcasts and discover some of the many different ways you can use podcasts to engage young patrons at your library.
1:45 – 2:00 PM
Break
2:00 – 3:15 PM
Library Services for Children with Disabilities
Barbara Mates, Head, Cleveland Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled
Children with disabilities are part of every community in Ohio . If you are not seeing them in your library, perhaps you should be asking “why not?” This presentation will give attendees an overview of Ohio 's children who have disabilities, diversity training for staff relating to disability issues, and ways to make Ohio 's libraries a destination for the entire family. Tips for story hours, craft sessions, and computer software and hardware for children with disabilities will be shared.
Anime 101:
Victoria Vogel, Young Adult Librarian, Dayton Metro Library
What is anime? Why are so many kids, teens, and young adults into it? And why is it such a powerful influence on the entertainment interests of this population? Vogel and two teens will provide an overview of the backgrounds and genres of anime as well as teach you how to start and run an anime club that benefits your library. Vogel is the former coordinator of the Dayton Metro Library's Japanese Anime Advisory Board which was featured in the most recent edition of YALSA's Excellence in Library Service to Young Adults: The Nation's Top Programs.
Summer Reading Club Catches the Technology Wave
Jessica Crim-Weithman, Manager of Web and Applications Development, Columbus Metropolitan Library; and Maggie Baxter, Youth Services Librarian, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Discover innovative ways to make an impact on Summer Reading Clubs through technology. Since 2001 when CML first created a summer reading web site, the library has used technology to create a fun, online destination, to attract kids to the library, to save staff time by automating processes, and to provide tools to measure success. The library's summer reading club technology arsenal includes a dynamic, interactive Web site featuring pre-registration, online book lists, interactive trivia, and an on-line registration system used by teen volunteers. Prepare to think outside the summer reading club box and learn to use technology to make your staff more efficient during one of the busiest times of the year.
More Than Just a Place to Go: Libraries and Assets
Colleen Mahoney, PhD, Coordinator, Assets in Motion, Wadsworth, Ohio
If you haven't heard of the 40 Developmental Assets Framework, you most certainly will in the near future. The Search Institute's 40 Developmental Assets are concrete, common sense, positive experiences and qualities essential to raising successful young people. These assets have the power throughout the developmental years to influence choices young people make and help them become caring, responsible adults. Mahoney will explore the Developmental Assets Framework for children from preschool through adolescence and how they impact Children and Young Adult Librarians. Participants will be encouraged to consider how they already promote these assets in kids and teens and how to be more aware of them in the work they do.
Plagiarism, Kids, and the Web
Gail Junion-Metz, Librarian/Founder, Information Age Consultants
This session will tackle the tough subject of Web-based plagiarism and cheating by kids and teens. First, you'll learn about the many “pagemill” sites that provide kids and teens with thousands of free book reports, essays, and research papers. You'll learn how to spot a “pagemill” paper, lots of ways that homeschoolers can create “plagiarism-proof” assignments, and most importantly what you as a librarian can do to educate students and their parents about these important issues.
3:15 – 3:30 PM
Break
3:30 – 4:45 PM
Serving Teens in Urban Areas
Paula Brehm-Heeger, Teen Coordinator, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County; and Rollie Welch, Young Adult Librarian, Cleveland Public Library
No matter the size of the city, libraries are one of the most convenient and accessible services available to teens in any urban setting. It's not a secret that teens take advantage of this access, but they may not use the library in traditional ways. Whatever teens are doing, there is no doubt access is a powerful asset for public libraries. How can librarians take advantage of the large numbers of teens in their libraries to enhance service? Here are practical and effective models for creating and expanding public library service to teens in urban areas including ideas on generating support from staff at all levels, programs uniquely designed for urban settings, and partnership and outreach opportunities.
Curriculum Connections: Choosing Books that Compliment Elementary School Ohio Academic Standards
Laura Lee Wilson, Head of Children's Services, Holmes County District Library
The Ohio Department of Education has specific academic standards that must be met in the classroom. Do you have current materials that students and teachers need for these units of study? Wilson will highlight recently published fiction and non-fiction books giving you specific grade level and academic standards for each title. Come to this lively book discussion and then go home and evaluate your collection. You may be surprised what you have hiding in the stacks!
Videogames as a Service: A Crash Course in Tournaments for Teens
Eli Neiburger, Technology Manager, Ann Arbor (MI) District Library; and Erin Helmrich, Teen Librarian, Ann Arbor (MI) District Library
Videogames are a fundamental component of the modern media appetite. What is your library doing to appeal to young patrons who may not have much interest in recreational reading or even movies? Taking content that is normally consumed in private and making a social event out of it is what libraries do best and holding videogame tournaments at your library can bring in teens by the truckload! Neiburger and Helmrich will take you on a whirlwind tour of their gaming programs and give you the basic ideas and knowledge you need to start developing your own gaming events. Open your doors to a new audience or fire up the one you already have. Gaming belongs in the library and the passion for your organization these events can foster among your community's gamers can last a lifetime.
The Right Start Card
Teresa Gaylard, Children's Librarian, Dayton Metro Library; Erin Hunt, Children's Librarian, Dayton Metro Library; and Andi Figart, Children's Librarian, Dayton Metro Library
Not every family in your service area knows what fabulous services your library offers for free. What better time to excite children and their families about using the library than their first few months of school? Dayton Metro Library initiated a program during the 2005-06 school year aimed at placing a library card in the hands of every first grader in our service area. Through the concerted effort of children's librarians and with the cooperation of the schools, the library had a banner first year. The library designed a special library card, visited classrooms, offered incentives, awarded a pizza party for one classroom with 100% participation in each service area, held raffles, and awarded participating schools giant blue ribbons.
Web Tots
Gail Junion-Metz, Librarian/Founder, Information Age Consultants
Young kids see older kids and adults searching and using the Web and want to do it too. The good news is that there are tons of well-designed Web sites especially for very young kids. The bad news is that the Web sites that young kids often visit and explore are not designed with their skills and abilities in mind. Attend this workshop to learn how to identify truly age and content appropriate sites for kids who are pre- or new readers and who are new computer users.
5:00 PM
Conference Reception
Unwind after a busy conference day with your colleagues from across the state. There'll be relaxing piano music, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, and a cash bar. Additionally, OLC will provide ample information on popular restaurants and destinations within the city for your evening's enjoyment. You can make plans to have dinner with your friends or just relax in your hotel room with your current favorite book.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Evening Gaming Event
It's difficult to offer gaming services for your patrons when gaming is all geek to you. Come to an evening game tournament, hosted by Eli Neiburger of Ann Arbor District Library, and get some hands-on experience with Mario Kart, Super Smash Bros, DDR, Guitar Hero, and more. Play in a real tournament, see how it works, and maybe even win some amazing prizes.
Thursday, August 17
8:00 AM
Breakfast Buffet
9:00 – 10:15 AM
First Book 101
Ellen Finan, Head, Children's Department, Warren-Trumbull County Public Library
First Book is a national non-profit organization that provides low-income families an opportunity to own new books. Librarians are involved in First Book on a local level throughout the country, collaborating with a variety of community agencies to promote family literacy. You may already have a First Book organization in your area and want to know more. Or you may want to learn how your library can be instrumental in starting a local advisory board in your area.
Growing Up in a Different World
Shannon Cottom, Young Adult Librarian, Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library; and Ann Pechacek, Teen Librarian, Worthington Libraries
Wouldn't you like to know what teens are really thinking? Get the truth and nothing but the truth from this teenage panel. Teens will discuss intellectual freedom, censorship, and diversity through their everyday experiences at school and the public library. (Teen participants TBA.)
Hop, Skip, and Jump Into Reading
Caroling Maurer, Assistant Professor, Mount Vernon Nazarene University
As professionals, we know playing word games, singing songs, and moving with children helps them connect with books on a deeper level - even helping them to learn to read. This session will focus on how early reading is enhanced by art, music, and movement. Discussion will include early brain development and how we can stimulate a young child's desire and motivation to learn to read along with practical applications of activities. We will explore the role of multiple experiences in early reading as well as how to inspire older readers.
Books That Won't Make You Blush/Books That Will Make You Blush: Books for Every Teen From the Most Conventional to the Most Reluctant Readers
Paula Brehm-Heeger, Teen Coordinator, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County and Rollie Welch, Young Adult Librarian, Cleveland Public Library
Paula, fresh from a year as a member of YALSA's Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults Committee - the committee that developed an entire list of fun books that are great to read and very, very tame - teams up with Rollie, recent member of YALSA's Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Committee?the committee all about doing whatever it takes to find the books teens will actually read, even if they are edgy and more - present a startlingly wide range of books guaranteed to give reader's advisory ideas perfect for just about every teen.
Using Social Tools to Bring the Library to Young Adults
Glen Horton , Technology Coordinator, Greater Cincinnati Library Consortium
Have you ever sent a text message or used VoIP? Do you blog? Have you used a wiki? These terms may be unfamiliar to many librarians, but you can bet that many young adults know them well. They are all forms of online, social networking and the Millennial generation is using them to communicate and collaborate with each other. Come learn how librarians are serving patrons using the same tools that young adults use with each other.
10:15 – 10:30 AM
Break
10:30 – 11:45 AM
Not Your Grandmother's Library
Valerie Ott, Manager, Reference Department, Wadsworth Public Library
By now, most teen librarians offer the standard fare of teen library programming such as traditional summer reading clubs, books discussion groups, and teen advisory councils. Because of the significant social and economic issues many teens face today, however, the ideas offered at this program are less conventional and pack a big punch. For instance, programs for goth teens, vegetarian teens, and GLBTQ teens will be discussed.
Literacy Development Through Media
Suzanne Borchard, Outreach Youth Supervisor, WOUB Public Television
The PBS Ready to Learn Television Service prepares children for success in school through the reach of public broadcasting. Using television and Web content to address school readiness in a variety of ways, the program places particular emphasis on increasing parents' frequency of reading with their children and increasing children's literacy skills. In this session you'll learn more about the development and distribution of children's television to promote early learning as well as how PBS trains adults to regularly use and enhance the value of television content directly with children.
Great Reads for Kids Betwixt and Between
Celia Huffman, Youth Services Manager, Cuyahoga County Public Library
Jump right in. The reading's fine! This session takes a delicious look at some great new books for those kids who are betwixt and between - 3rd through 6th graders. The foundation for the session is Cuyahoga County Public Library's Great Books For Kids booklist published annually during Children's Book Week in November while attention to some potential nominations for the forthcoming 2006 list adds the cherry on top of the sundae.
Children's Librarians Take Charge
Keith Kuhn, Director, Library Services, Lisa Hamrick, Manager, Children's Learning Center, and Natalie Fields and Tess Imholt, Children's Librarians, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Peer leadership using a self directed work group - for innovation, teambuilding and results - allows youth services staff to steer their own ship. Goal setting, organizing staff development, using project groups to realize goals and working with administrators will be highlighted in this session. The opportunities, pitfalls, and rewards of using this peer leadership model will be analyzed. At the end of the program, participants will be able to list the benefits of using a peer leadership model to develop Children's or Teen Services, be aware of the potential pitfalls when initiating this model, will acquire the tools to mitigate these potential risks, and will recognize how peer leadership is transferable to many library service areas.
Go Where They Are: Reaching Students in the Schools with Homework Now, OPLIN Databases, and Your Online Services
Janet Ingraham Dwyer, Outreach Services/Volunteer Coordinator; and Meredith Southard, Worthington Room Librarian, Worthington Libraries
We have powerful tools for students to thrive in their classes, ace their papers, and build their confidence and skills. But how do we connect the students with Homework Now, Learning Express Library, and EBSCOHost, other OPLIN databases, our library catalogs, Web sites, and licensed electronic resources? By taking the tools to the students right in their classrooms and library media centers! Bibliographic instruction is nothing new, but it's finally exciting! Worthington Libraries' Ambassador Program is one example of a successful outreach and education program to connect students and electronic resources. Through the program, librarians bring live online demonstrations, screen shots, and other teaching tools to classrooms, school libraries, and community centers. Learn how to market, manage, and grow a program today, and discuss how RSS and other new capacities might enhance your program in the future.
11:45 AM
Lunch
12:30 – 2:00 PM
Closing Summary Session
Melanie Huggins will not only have been a presenter at this conference, she will have been a participant attending breakout sessions, taking meals with participants, and networking. During this closing session she and other major speakers including Carolyn Brodie, Eli Neiburger, and RoseMary Honnold will share insights into what they've learned at the conference and interact with audience members during a Q & A session.
2:00 – 2:30 PM
Adjournment
