Wednesday, October 10
OLC Living Room – Battelle Hall
Registration Desk
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Hospitality Desk
8:00 am – 9:00 pm
Convention Store
Noon – 9:00 pm |
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E-mail Café
10:00 am – 9:00 pm |
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OLC thanks OPLIN our event sponsor! |
| OLC thanks the State Library of Ohio for providing the computers for the E-mail Café. |
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Exhibit Hall
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
OLC Connects!
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Ohio Public Library Information Network (OPLIN) Stakeholders Meeting |
It's been a busy year for the Ohio Public Library Information Network, with major changes to old services and the advent of new services.
The annual Stakeholders Meeting is a good place to get the latest information about everything that's going on at OPLIN. Here are some of the highlights you can expect this year:
• Report on network upgrades. Learn the current status of our efforts to improve the circuit capacity and speed of the network statewide.
• Discussion of database changes. Talk about the status of the anticipated changes to the OPLIN database collection and our efforts to make database access faster and simpler.
• Demo of the new Ohio Web Library. Preview some of the test sites OPLIN has developed to deliver Ohio Web Library content in a more efficient and attractive package.
• Catalog of new services. Get a progress report on the OPLIN 4cast, our Web-hosting service, our generic Web page templates, and our plans for the future.
Please plan to come a little early to the convention and join us for the 2007 OPLIN Stakeholders Meeting.
1:30 – 3:00 pm
Opening General Session Speaker and OLC Annual Business Meeting
The Art of Leadership
Bill Strickland, President and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation |
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Imagine earning a MacArthur Genius grant, a Grammy award, an invitation to lecture at Harvard University , and a seat on the board of the National Endowment for the Arts by turning a near bankrupt community training center in Pittsburgh into one of the most successful organizations in America —starting from a sleeping bag on the second floor of a dilapidated building. Through the power of his vision, the consistency of his purpose, and an undying belief in the goodness of human beings, Bill Strickland, President and CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, restores faith in ethical, accountable, and visionary leadership. His organizations have created a model for arts, education, training, and, most importantly, hope—and have reshaped the business of social change in America .
Ohio 's public libraries are continually challenged by the needs of their communities—offering more service, more resources, and more programming with less money, less staff, and less training. However, the challenges facing public libraries can sometimes make it difficult for staff to reach their fullest potential. Strickland's simple message—give people the tools they need, treat them with respect, and they will perform miraculous deeds—is as simple as it is profound. A compelling and powerful storyteller, he mesmerizes audiences, and brings them to their feet in appreciation. His simple message of leadership through believing in people and treating them with respect strikes a universal chord. Strickland will teach and inspire participants to see the real person, and harness the power of believing in people.
Annual Business Meeting
The OLC Business Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Opening General Session.
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Ohio Bullying Initiative
(Education Track)
Kathleen Nichols, Ohio Attorney General's Office
This program is a unique collaborative effort to educate about bullying, Ohio law, model policies and protocols and remedies.
Sponsored by: Program Committee
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Learning When There's No Time (or Money) to Learn: Managing Training and Staff Development
(Education Track)
Pat Carterette, Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library; Jay Burton, State Library of Ohio
Are you running out of ideas for ways to keep yourself and your staff current, up-to-date, and informed when time and money are limited? If you're experiencing shrinking budgets, information overload, complex technologies and fast-paced change, you're not alone. Don't be frustrated! Instead, meet your training challenge with enthusiasm, a fresh perspective and a renewed purpose. This interactive session will help you look at training and staff development in a different light. Providing opportunities for ongoing training and learning is a necessity if your library desires a knowledgeable, well-trained, and empowered staff. Scheduling issues (time) and shrinking budgets (money) are creating unexpected but welcome opportunities for bringing fresh changes to staff training and cross-training initiatives.
Sponsored by: Library Education Committee
3:15 – 4:15 pm
The Reasons NOT to Apply for E-Rate
(Funding Track)
Dan Farslow, Etech Ohio Commission; Missy Lodge, State Library of Ohio
We've heard from them all: the forms are cumbersome and confusing; the return isn't great enough, writing a tech plan is too difficult; the library is not CIPA compliant… This session will dispel these myths. A large part of the session will focus on developing and writing a basic technology plan that meets E-Rate/USAC requirements. We'll also talk about CIPA and the cost-benefits of applying for E-Rate. Guaranteed to make you an E-Rate believer.
Sponsored by: Program Committee
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3:15 – 4:15 pm
Muslim Characters and Islamic Themes in Children's Books: A Muslim Author's Perspective
(Intellectual Freedom Track)
Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin, Author
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Knowledge about Islam and Muslims is crucial to furthering understanding in today's world. However, many books with Muslim characters or Islamic themes contain inaccuracies which may further misunderstanding or contribute to stereotyping. Author, pediatrician, and member of central Ohio 's Muslim community, Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin will discuss children's books in this area and make recommendations for sensitive, accurate books about the Muslim experience.
Sponsored by: Program Committee
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Ethics
(Leadership Track)
Susan Willeke , Ohio Ethics Commission
What is ethical to you and me may not be ethical to the Ohio Ethics Commission. Whether your library is small or large, ethical issues face us all. Please join us for a discussion on how to handle ethical issues pertaining to library operations and personnel.
Sponsored by: Library Accounting Division
3:15 – 4:15 pm
The Wait is Over: Open Source Library Automation, All Grown Up
(Marketing and Product Development Track)
Joshua Ferraro, LibLime; Darrell Ulm, Stow-Munroe Falls Public Library
2006 saw two major milestones in the open-source library automation world: the success of Georgia 's PINES' Evergreen ILS; and the completion of the next generation Koha solution, dubbed 'Koha ZOOM'. Koha ZOOM includes a powerful search engine with search behavior and interface that mimics successful commercial search services such as Amazon.com, Ebay, and Google. Joshua Ferraro, Release Manager for the Koha project and President, Technology of LibLime, and Darrell Ulm, Systems Administrator of the recently migrated Stow Munroe Falls Public Library, give an overview of these developments and discuss why open-source software will continue to change the face of library technology and empower libraries. For libraries who fear they can't take advantage of the benefits of open source, they address the perceived barriers to implementation and show how libraries can now enjoy the advantages of open-source library automation—with or without an IT staff. The presentation will demonstrate how Ohio libraries in particular—including the Nelsonville Public Library, Stow Munroe Falls Public Library, Barberton Public Library, WD Partners and the Diocese of Toledo Media Library—are taking the lead and collaborating to achieve their technology goals by using Koha.
Sponsored by: Information Technology Division
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Look Before You Leap: Why Web 2.0 Alone Can't Save Your Library
(Next Generation Librarians Track)
Laura Solomon, Cleveland Public Library; Glen Horton, SouthWest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries
Web 2.0 and social software are the "in" things for libraries. The ease and cost of starting blogs, podcasts, and IM reference have made them popular tools for reaching out to patrons. Libraries, however, need to have clear and realistic expectations of the benefits of these tools. How does Web 2.0 fit into your library's other strategies and services? Do you have the resources needed to support these tools? What can/can't Web 2.0 do for your library?
Sponsored by: Information Technology Division and Outreach and Special Services Division
3:15 – 4:15 pm
It's Not Your Father's Health Insurance Anymore! (Organizational Redesign Track)
Wesley Campbell, SEBO
Ever wonder what an FSA is? What's the difference between HRAs and HASs? What does an HMO or MCO do? Join Wesley Campbell of Structured Employee Benefits of Ohio for an explanation of these types of benefits along with the library's responsibilities and the pros and cons of each. There will be time for questions and answers. This program is geared toward directors, clerk-treasurers and human resources staff.
Sponsored by: Library Accounting Division
3:15 – 4:15 pm
Improving Service to the Public: Cleveland Public Library's New High Demand Department
(Service and Services Track)
Patricia Lowrey, Cleveland Public Library
The Cleveland Public Library has dramatically improved service to the public through the efforts of its new High Demand Department. Using only 6 FTE, this group has achieved a 48-hour turnaround time for selected high demand materials. Technical Services Head Patricia Lowry will provide the background on how CPL is able to speed through 800 titles and 14,000 items per month using this new approach.
Sponsored by: Technical Services Division
3:15 – 4:15 pm
OPACs: Working For or Against our Patrons?
(Service and Services Track)
Rocki Strader, The Ohio State University Libraries; Nieca Knowels, Westerville Public Library; Becky Schultz, Portsmouth Public Library; Andrea Christman, Moderator, Dayton Metro Library
The online public access catalog is first and foremost the way to let patrons know what is in our collections. How do patrons use it? DO patrons use it? When they do use it, does it respond to the ways they search? OPACs makes sense to us, but do they make sense to and work for our patrons? How can our OPACs best serve patrons? Come hear a panel of public service, technology, and technical services staff discuss these issues and more.
Sponsored by: Technical Services Division
4:30 – 5:30 pm
The Ohio Public Library Statistics: An Introduction
(Education Track)
Lisa Hickle, State Library of Ohio; Missy Lodge, State Library of Ohio
Ohio libraries have collected statistics and reported them to the State Library of Ohio for years. Ever wonder why this information is collected and how it is used? Ever wonder how the information can benefit your library? This session will provide an overview of how Ohio 's public library statistics are reported to and used at the national level. We'll look at ways individual libraries can utilize the statistics when making decisions at the local level, how you can manipulate the data yourself, as well as the services the State Data Coordinator can provide for you. New features on the State Library's Web page designed to make data collection and manipulation more user-friendly will be highlighted.
Sponsored by: Program Committee
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Public Libraries are a Great Value: The Southwest Ohio Economic Benefit Study
(Funding Track)
Kim Fender, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County; Sarah Brown, Mason Public Library; Mary Pat Essman, Lane Public Library; Douglas J. Bean, Middletown Public Library
Librarians know that public libraries are a great value. But librarians are "the choir." How does a library (or in this case a group of libraries) go about proving to officials and consumers that libraries are more than just "nice" to have—they're a pivotal part of the economic infrastructure of their communities and their regions. In this session, you'll learn how nine libraries in southwest Ohio agreed to partner, undertook a study, and acted on what they learned. Further, you'll gather tips that can help you assess whether and/or how you might undertake a similar study in your area of the state.
Sponsored by: Program Committee
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Managing Rights or Managing Restrictions?
(Intellectual Freedom Track)
Glen Horton, Southwest Ohio and Neighboring Libraries
Why do you need special software to read an e-book? Why don't many audiobooks play on Ipods or Mac computers? Why do people steal content instead of getting it from libraries for free? The answers to these questions typically involve Digital Rights Management (DRM). DRM is any technology that controls/limits how content is used. It can increasingly be found in e-books, audiobooks, videos, music, and other digital content that libraries provide. Come learn about the technologies behind DRM and how libraries are both benefiting and at risk due to the technology.
Sponsored by: Information Technology Division
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Managing in a Union Environment: A Panel Discussion
(Leadership Track)
Don Ellenberger, Moderator, Federal Mediation and Conciliation Services; Judith Scaife, Retired Librarian; Joseph N. Gross, Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP (pictured); Marge Baker, Stark County District Library; Mary E. Bennett-Brown, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County; Mary Ellen Kollar, Cleveland Public Library
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Joseph N. Gross
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Whether your library just negotiated a contract for the first time or has been doing so for years, managing within a collective bargaining context presents unique challenges and opportunities. A wide-open discussion by panelists with a variety of experience and backgrounds (including administration, human resources, and law) will examine unions in libraries and the management issues that can arise. Join us for what is certain to be a lively and informative conversation.
Sponsored by: Management and Administration Division
4:30 – 5:30 pm
A Day in the Life – Reflections on Being the Director of a Small Library
(Next Generation Librarians Track)
Ann Riegle-Coursey, New Madison Public Library; Mark Mabelitini, Tipp City Public Library; Sandi Thompson, Puskarich Public Library
Many next-gen librarians will jump into the administration arena as the director of a small library. This is a role that can be exciting, fulfilling and rewarding, as well as a great learning experience, given the right perspective. Join this three-member panel as they share their experiences, their enthusiasm and everything you've ever wanted to know about running a small library!
Sponsored by: Small Libraries Division
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Throwing Out the Books with the Bathwater: Why Libraries Are, and Why They Shouldn't
(Organizational Redesign Track)
Wendy Bethel, Upper Arlington Public Library
Don't come to this program looking for Janet Evanovich readalikes. Instead, come to this program to find out why such an essential part of library service has been all but ignored for the past several years, and why we do so at our peril. One day we woke up and found that libraries were no longer about books, but "information." Well, no one told the patrons, and they're still looking for something to read. If books are our brand, then why are so many libraries throwing out the brand with the bathwater and trying to become something we're not? Librarians love to enumerate all the reasons we're not Barnes and Noble...but look at all those cars in the B&N parking lot. Something's bringing people in, and it's not just the coffee shop.
Sponsored by: Adult Services Division
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Setting up a Virtual Branch
(Organizational Redesign Track)
Macrina Porter, Columbus Metropolitan Library
Find out how to use your staff's expertise to create and maintain a virtual collection of online resources. Learn what the experts say about the importance of keeping your virtual presence fresh and meaningful for customers. Tips shared for small libraries and others with limited resources.
Sponsored by: Human Resource and Trainer Development Division
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Serving Community Students Through Homework Help Centers
(Service and Services Track)
Emily Adams, Columbus Metropolitan Library; Brandy Biegler, Columbus Metropolitan Library
A discussion of the framework Columbus Metropolitan Library is using to respond to the after-school educational needs of its communities, and ideas on how to implement a homework help program in your library system.
Sponsored by: Program Committee
4:30 – 5:30 pm
Conversation Salons: An Innovative Lifelong Learning Program
(Service and Services Track)
Deborah Liptak, Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County
Beginning in June 2004 this team effort of Youngstown State University & the Youngstown Public Library created a monthly program series at three libraries in which groups of adults over 55 get together to discuss current events, art, entertainment, science, social & cultural issues, ethics, politics, or whatever other topic the group may choose. The goal is simply to have good conversation and explore new ideas in an open discussion with others who share similar interests.
Sponsored by: Outreach and Special Services Division
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7:00 – 9:00 pm
Opening Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Black Tie Optional
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Join your colleagues and business associates at a swingin' cocktail party in Battelle Hall. You're invited to slip into a little black dress, or your evening best, and be serenaded by the colorful sounds of a live jazz trio. Relax and listen to some smooth music as you reacquaint yourself with old friends or make some new ones. Don't miss this opportunity to be the first to explore the Expo and see what fresh and innovative ideas and products are available to you and your library. You can stroll the exhibits, enjoy the hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, and kick off this year's Convention & Expo on just the right note. |
OLC thanks SEBO our event sponsor! |
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