8:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast and Registration
Exhibit Room & Auditorium Lobby

9:00 – 9:15 am ALAO Business Meeting
Auditorium

Welcome

President, Susan Scott, Denison University

President Report

Susan Scott, Denison University

Vice-President Report

Ann Watson, Denison University

Treasurer Report

Jo Ann Calzonetti, The University of Akron

Membership Report

Brian Hickam, University of Toledo

9:15 – 10:15 am Key Note Speaker: Joe Raiola

Auditorium

Title: The Joy of Censorship

Abstract: "An illuminating, offbeat and at times disturbing look at America's most hotly debated First Amendment issues, including the dramatic effect of 9/11 on free speech. Joe sheds light on the endless arguments over the Patriot Act, Internet filters, flag burning, movie ratings, banned books, indecency and the true meaning of obscenity."

Presentation description used with permission: http://joeraiola.com/

10:30 – 11:15 am Session One

Alumni Lounge

Title: Information Commons: Tips from the Stage Crew for Future Productions

Presenter(s): Joan Giglierano, The Ohio State University; John Lamborn , Ohio University; Barbara Schloman, Kent State University; Pam Bach, University of Cincinnati; Susan Scott, Denison University

Abstract: Panelists from Ohio academic libraries that have instituted information commons will share best practices and lessons learned to help those contemplating similar services. The discussion will focus on what works, challenges faced, evaluating operations, and plans for the future.

Auditorium

Title: It's Time to Shout: Using Blogs to Tell the Library's Story & Educate Users

Presenter(s): Candi Clevenger, OhioLINK, Communications Manager

Sponsor: Sponsored by SSIG

Abstract: Brief Description: In order to change the current trend of undervalued and under funded academic libraries, librarians and staff must become more aggressive in telling the library’s story. Using the right mix of creativity, hard work and marketing know-how, a blog can help you tell your story and educate the masses. This session will provide the background scoop on blogs: what they are, how to find them, why you should care about them, and how to start one.

Franklin/Hamilton Room

Title: The New Criteria for Accreditation: New Roles and Expectations for Libraries

Presenter(s): Edward D. Garten, Dean Emeritus of Libraries, University of Dayton

Abstract: In 2004 The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association began expecting all accredited colleges and universities in their region to conduct institutional self-studies under the Commission's new criteria. Academic libraries are presented a substantially different set of challenges under the new criteria. While most colleges and universities in Ohio conduct their reaffirmation self-studies under the Program to Evaluate and Assure Quality (PEAQ) some institutions have chosen the alternative option to quality assurance known as the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP). This presentation will demonstrate how academic libraries can align their goals and performance measures with both accreditation approaches.

Hancock Room

Title: Electronic Resource Management Takes Center Stage!

Presenter(s): Christy Reineck, Jeanne Langendorfer, and Mark Strang, Bowling Green State University

Sponsor: Sponsored by CMIG

Abstract: Many of us have developed “local solutions” for managing databases and electronic journal titles. Bowling Green State University Libraries purchased the Electronic Resources Management (ERM) module when it upgraded to III Millennium in Spring 2005, and concurrently purchased Serials Solutions’ MARC records (SS) to bring full-text e-journals into its catalog. Join us as we share our experience and highlight the similarities, differences and stumbling blocks we encountered while simultaneously implementing ERM and SS.

Issues we addressed include:

• Reasons to buy ERM and SS – advantages of ERM and SS over our current practice (shows license info, all URLs in one place, better tracking of trials, start dates, expiration dates, contacts, etc.)
• Keeping it straight – ERM = databases; SS = journal titles
• New records and relationships among records – learning a new language
• Customizing records – layout, phrasing, ID codes, defining field values
• Watch out for . . . – stumbling blocks we encountered

Harrison Room

Title: Five Minutes to Showtime or, How to Make an Effective Library Presentation

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Burns, Ohio State University - Mansfield; Georgene Timko Johnson, Washington State Community College

Abstract: Librarians are required to make numerous presentations from budget requests to Rotary programs. How do they present their information and their profession? The program will include dos and don'ts for preparation and presentation.

Monroe Room

Title: Library Instruction Venue: Classroom or Cyberspace?

Presenter(s): Pat Antonelli and Nashieli Marcano, Bowling Green State University- Firelands College

Sponsor: Sponsored by DLIG

Abstract: Traditionally, students meet their instructors in a classroom, where they learn by listening, watching and practicing what they're shown. But for today's techno-savvy, on-the-move generation, that won't always work. In order to accommodate the greater student body, the Library staff at BGSU Firelands now offers a one-credit course on Library instruction in both face-to-face and online venues. Having both types of classes has allowed us to prepare and contrast our roles and the performance of our students in a unique way. Offering these two venues to students allows us to accommodate a variety of learners so that no one gets left behind in our quest to have all students become information literate.

Our presentation will begin with an introductory discussion of synchronous vs. asynchronous activities that take place in the face-to-face and online venues respectively. As a measure of performance, one must also understand how learning styles differ in the two venues. Thus, we will compare the roles of both the student and the instructor in each venue; specifically, posting of assignments, student-teacher interaction, etc. Assessing performance is without doubt a major factor in determining success; for us this means maintaining comparable learning outcomes in both venues. Future success of such courses demands that we continuously monitor our strategies and goals and devise ever-better methods of assessment to ensure student learning.

Our assumption is that the conscientious instructor will take advantage of both venues by acting as a stage manager to provide props to make the students' classroom/online performance more enriching.

11:30 – 12:15 pm Session Two

Alumni Lounge

Title: A Natural Fit: Librarians and Learner-Centered Pedagogies

Presenter(s): Pam Bach, University of Cincinnati; Barb Macke, University of Cincinnati

Sponsor: Sponsored by IIG

Abstract: Learner-centered pedagogies engage students in the discourse of their respective disciplines through a process of problem solving and investigative research. These pedagogies can be a natural fit for librarians trying to teach students about resources and research skills. Participants in this session will experience a problem-based library session and learn how to create collaborative learning assignments for use in their own library instruction sessions.

Auditorium

Title: Breaking a Leg: The New Teaching and Training Department at the University of Akron

Presenter(s): Michael Tosko, The University of Akron

Abstract: This presentation will outline the creation and organization of the new Teaching and Training Department in the University Libraries at The University of Akron, as well as its responsibilities, commitments, and accomplishments. The department was created largely to help adequately train students who work at key service points in the library, such as the Reference Desk, but is also responsible for training current library staff in the use of new databases, among other activities.

Franklin/Hamilton Room

Title: Instructional Outreach and Campus Diversity: Building Partnerships with Multicultural Student Services

Presenter(s): Scott Walter, University of Kansas

Sponsor: Sponsored by the Diversity Committee

Abstract: Cultural centers are one of the most popular diversity initiatives found on college campuses, but academic library outreach to these centers has been inconsistent This study reports on the development of a partnership between an academic library and student services programs to provide enhanced information and instructional services to students of color. It provides a model that other libraries might follow in order to provide a greater degree of support to campus diversity initiatives.

Hancock Room

OPEN SESSION: Remember to visit the poster sessions and vendor exhibits!

Harrison Room

Title: Grant Seeking Basics: The Foundation Center's Orientation to Resources for Funding Research

Presenter(s): Cynthia G. Bailie, Director, Foundation Center-Cleveland; Virginia Ellis Palmer, Dayton Metro Library

Abstract: Sample the type of programming offered by the Foundation Center-Cleveland and eight Foundation Center Cooperating Collections in public libraries throughout Ohio. This session will discuss preparing to raise funds, identifying prospective funders, and using print and electronic resources for effective grant seeking.

Monroe Room

Title: Blogging: Current Practices and Applications for the Education Community

Presenter(s): Jennifer Barth, Miami University; Jp Brennan, Capital University; Mary E. Cummings, Shawnee State University; Debi Stear, Mount Union College

Sponsor: Sponsored by CMCIG

Abstract: As blogging becomes more popular, education librarians are presented with new opportunities for communication and collaboration in PreK-12 education and pre-service training. How is the education community using blogs? What role will education librarians serve in this community? A panel of Education and Curriculum Materials librarians will explore the use of blogs in pre-service and PreK-12 education, and identify opportunities for librarians working with teacher education programs.

Wyandot Room

Title: From Rehearsal to Opening Night: Creating a Statewide EAD Repository for Ohio

Presenter(s): Cara Gilgenbach, Kent State University; Amanda J. Wilson, The Ohio State University; Dianna J. Ford, The University of Akron

Abstract: Thinking about using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) to encode your archival finding aids? OhioLINK’s Database Management and Standards Committee (DMSC) have formed an EAD Task Force charged with setting the stage for the increased use of EAD in Ohio institutions. Members of the EAD Task Force will report on progress made in its first year of work and outline potential outcomes of interest to anyone thinking of utilizing EAD in the future.

12:30 – 1:30 pm Lunch & Awards Ceremony
Featuring: Dr. Camila A. Alire
Ball Rooms A - D

1:30 – 2:00 pm No Conflict Time

Vendor Exhibits: Clinton Room

Central Business Equipment Co.

The Chronicle of Higher Education

CQ Press

Ebrary

EBSCO

Indus MIS, INC.

Information Management Services Inc.

LexisNexis

Oberlin College Press

OHIONET

ProQuest

ReferenceUSA

Serials Solutions

State Library of Ohio

SWETS

Vision Pro, Inc.

H.W. Wilson

Poster Sessions: Delaware Room

Are Your Students Info Wizards? Online Information Literacy Modules for the Disciplines, Tammy J. Voelker, Kent State University; Colleen Boff, Bowling Green State University; Mary Ann Edwards, College of Mount St. Joseph
Demonstrating collaboration on multiple levels, classroom faculty and librarians from 5 Ohio institutions have been developing online information literacy instruction modules that strive to address "what it means to be information literate in a given discipline." The poster session will present portions of several disciplinary modules developed and made available with Info WIZARD. This unique tool developed at BGSU provides content management ease, consistent format and the navigation framework of the modules.

Demystifying the Mystery of Your Collection, Mary Ellen George, Ohio Dominican University
Discover a revealing methodology for knowing the characters (material formats) and actors (divisions/programs) vying for lead roles with your acquisition dollars and for center stage in your collection. Get in the act of showcasing your collection’s statistical performance. Present a graphical picture of your acquisition expenditures for the cast of players performing in your collection. See how you can pull together data for a picturesque story that solves the mystery to the percentages of dollars spent by format and subject area.

Global Library Outreach: From Ohio to Montserrat, West Indies, Elizabeth A. Salt, Otterbein College Library
The public library on the island of Montserrat in the West Indies (300 miles southeast of Puerto Rico) was destroyed during the 1995-1997 volcanic eruptions on the island. This poster session documents the collaboration between Otterbein College librarian Elizabeth Salt and Montserrat Public Library head librarian Ruth Allen in relocating the library and rebuilding the library's book and media collections after a major natural disaster. The cooperative effort began in 1997 and continues to the present day. The project demonstrates the value and importance of global outreach by Ohio librarians.

Grant Seeking Research Resources in Your Backyard: The Foundation Center-Cleveland & Ohio’s Cooperating Collections, Virginia Ellis Palmer, Dayton Metro Library; Cynthia G. Bailie, Director, Foundation Center-Cleveland
As the nation’s leading authority on philanthropy, The Foundation Center serves Ohio’s grant seekers, grant makers, researchers and students, policymakers, the media, and the general public through a library/resource center in Cleveland and eight Cooperating Collections in public libraries throughout Ohio. Find out more about print and electronic grant seeking research resources, and free and fee-based programming, available near your campus.

Inventory: We Don’t Have Time For That! Or, Do We? , Barbara Strauss, Cleveland State University
University Library at CSU began another modest manual inventory project in 2002, comparing a printout of the shelf list with items on the shelf. In 2004, the project was modernized to use a Percon scanner and Innovative Interfaces inventory module. The results have been impressive, but not without some stumbling stones. Learn how a modest effort can have a big payoff for your collection.

Know How and WebCT: Instructional Collaboration via the Virtual Environment, Christina Bonner, Ohio Dominican University Library
In an ever-changing profession, instructional collaboration is essential, as is strategic use of the online environment. The ODU Library’s online interactive research tutorial Know How and its role in ODU’s freshman seminar have helped push the library into the spotlight by showcasing the library’s role in learning-centered initiatives, collaborative efforts, and use of educational technology. The poster session will highlight the tutorial, the seminar’s WebCT component, and the behind-the-scenes endeavors of this stage production.

The Marquee Is The Show! , Alice Crosetto, University of Toledo; Polly Wilkenfeld, Ursuline College
Supporting a campus event, promoting library resources and providing bibliographic instruction – 3 scripts, 2 producers and 1 technology equal a successful production. When an instructor needed assistance in motivating her students to do research, she designed an assignment based on a campus speaker. Then two librarians produced a PowerPoint presentation that generated topics for the assignment and promoted library resources and the campus speaker. Let us share the storyboard for this successful collaborative production.

A New Member Joins the Cast: The Ohio Library Council, Missy Lodge, State Library of Ohio; Christine Morris, OhioNET
In the changing environment of libraries the world is growing smaller. With statewide resource sharing, 24/7 virtual reference, and distance education, customers demand and expect quality library service no matter the library venue. The Ohio Library Council (OLC), the professional organization primarily for public librarians, offers many opportunities for staff development, networking, and collaboration for academic librarians as well. This is your opportunity to learn what the OLC has to offer you.

Pathwise & Praxis III: Helping Alumni Perform Like Classroom Professionals, Ann Raney, University of Dayton
To meet the demand for a qualified teacher in every classroom for every child, Ohio's Department of Education mandated that new educators attain a qualifying score on the Praxis III Performance Assessment to become licensed professionals. Academic librarians have knowledge of and access to appropriate materials to support beginning teachers and their mentors as they prepare for this evaluation. Highlighting and promoting this service complements the support students experience as they matriculate through their academic programs, promotes resource sharing, and enhances the library's value to alumni and the diverse, expanding borrowing pool of public library patrons.

Project SAILS: An Update and a Look Ahead, Carolyn Radcliff, Joe Salem and Mary Thompson, Kent State University
This poster session will provide an update on Project SAILS, a tool for the standardized assessment of information literacy skills. SAILS has completed three phases of development and testing, funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. More than 70 institutions in the U.S. and Canada, including several in Ohio, have participated. Learn how well SAILS meets its goal of measuring information literacy skills and hear about future plans for the project.

Promote, Assess, and Improve Your Research Appointment Program, Cynthia H. Comer, Oberlin College Library
Research appointments—also known as term paper clinics, research consultations, and individualized instruction—are popular among undergraduate students and are among the most personalized and labor-intensive services libraries offer. This poster will review the important elements of a successful research appointment program, suggest ways the library can increase student awareness and utilization of the service, and review several assessment strategies that can help the library evaluate and improve the overall program.

Something Wiki This Way Comes: A New Tool for Continuous Revision of FAQ's and Troubleshooting Documentation, Kris Buell, Miami University
Wiki technology enables multiple people to continuously refine and revise web accessible information without using HTML, software packages, or file transfer. The Miami University Libraries have been using this technology to maintain information for Information Desk employees. Using wiki, Information Desk staff can record and revise rapidly changing information that includes: difficult-to-find answers to assignments, information about hours and locations of services, rapidly changing problems involving copiers, networking, and broken URLs.

Their Senior Is Our Freshman: Academic Librarians Reaching Out To High School Librarians, Barbara Schloman, Ken Burhanna and Mary Lee Jensen, Kent State University
Learn about initiatives to connect with information literacy efforts at the K-12 level. These are both local efforts at Kent State University, as well as statewide projects sponsored by the Institute for Library and Information Literacy Education (ILILE). We will highlight KSU's high school outreach program, ILILE's Web-based 12-to-13 transition modules, and the development of a 9th grade information literacy assessment tool (TRAILS-9).

The Understudies: Recruiting Diverse and Talented Undergraduates to the Library Profession, Megan Kinney, Oberlin College Library
This poster session is a follow up from a presentation at the 2004 conference. It will be a display of our accomplishments in the first 2 years of the 3 year Mellon Librarian Recruitment Program. The poster session will also aim to spark concrete ideas for recruitment to the profession among conference attendees.

"What Are Your Hours?" Introducing the Clickable Calendar, Vishwam Annam and Alison Aldrich, Wright State University
Traditionally, library hours are displayed in table format on a static web page. With so many exceptions for holidays, exam weeks, and breaks, reading the hour’s table can be confusing for patrons and library staff alike. Wright State University Libraries developed a database-driven “clickable calendar” to make the hours web pages more user friendly and easy to update.

What Is The Crowd Really Thinking? Using ‘Pre-Questions’ To Attune To Students’ Needs, Matthew Magnuson, Miami University
In to order to incorporate usually reticent student voices into BI sessions and to make sure that their interests and needs were addressed, students were asked to write a response to the question “What questions do you have about research and/or the library?” at the beginning of BI sessions. This poster session reports on the types and frequencies of questions asked by students. Unexpected benefits of this practice and possible avenues for further research will also be discussed.

2:00 – 2:45 pm Session Three

Alumni Lounge

Title: A Course is A Course, Of Course, Of Course: Creating a System for Maintaining Course-Specific Lists of Core Information Resources

Presenter(s): Rob Withers, Aaron Shrimplin, and Rob Casson, Miami University

Abstract: Libraries have a wealth of print and electronic resources, but students need only a handful for many of their courses. Particularly in introductory courses. Creating course-specific lists is challenging because of the abundance of materials, particularly e-materials, that must be considered.

Some libraries have opted for a middle ground, by creating a list of research tools for various disciplines. However, such listings are created with a broad brush and may not be equally useful to students in all courses; a comprehensive list may help advanced students but overwhelm students in an introductory course, while a scaled back list ideal for introductory courses may not be enough for advanced students. Moreover, many courses cross disciplinary boundaries: consider cross-disciplinary courses such as Bioterrorism or introductory English courses that focus on writing position papers, rather than the study of literature.

Miami University has created "Research by Course," a system that enables librarians working together with teaching faculty to select items by searching or browsing lists of online and print journals, indexes, and reference tools. In addition, this service links to e-reserves and online syllabi (if available); creates lists of indexes to be included in a federated search; displays office hours for faculty and the subject librarian; and enables faculty and librarian to add additional links to other resources, including handouts, syllabi, and assignments.

This session will outline technologies used to create this resource; training for librarians and faculty; lessons learned; and future developments

Auditorium

ACRL President: Dr. Camila Alire

Franklin/Hamilton Room

Title: Social Tools that Students Use and Librarians Should Know

Presenter(s): Glen Horton, Cincinnati Library Consortium

Abstract: 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 college students know them well. They are all forms of online social networking and students are using them to communicate and collaborate with each other. Come learn how librarians can serve patrons using the same tools that students use with each other.

Hancock Room

Title: Dynamic Cataloging: Adjusting to New Resources and Expectations for Catalogers

Presenter(s): Carrie Preston, Ohio University

Abstract: Each year, libraries lease or purchase access to more and larger sets of electronic journals and books. Furthermore, print collections that the library has held for years may suddenly become available in online form, leading public service staff and to desire hyperlinking of vast numbers of catalog records. How much can cataloging staff contribute to patron access to online resources? And how can already-stretched technical services departments best focus their time, money and energy to provide this access? This presentation draws upon the experience of Ohio University's complex, experimental, and often highly ambitious efforts to provide access to electronic resources via the catalog. Topics covered include: the transition to working with dynamic, non-physical materials; efficient methods of providing in-house cataloging and link checking; the role of access level records; working with vendor-supplied records; and establishing priorities.

Harrison Room

Title: What a Difference a Generation Makes

Presenter(s): Georgene Timko Johnson, Washington State Community College

Abstract: We have all worked with people who "just don't get it." Why can't they change faster or adapt to new technology. Why can't they get to work on time? What motivates them? How do you manage such a diverse age spread? The focus of the presentation is to make us aware of the differences between Veterans, Boomers, Gen Xers, and Nexters and how to maximize performance as well as job satisfaction for all generations.

Monroe Room

Title: Speaking with Our Own Voices: Digital Storytelling and Libraries

Presenter(s): Anne Fields and Karen Diaz, Ohio State University

Abstract: The presenters attended a workshop conducted by the Center for Digital Storytelling and created a 3-minute movie to talk about Ohio State University's upcoming major renovation project. Although we arrived with a dry draft of a script full of facts and figures about the promise of the new building, the storytelling technique encouraged us to personalize the renovation project by speaking with our own voices and from our own points of view. In this age of end-user access and machine delivery, storytelling allows librarians to showcase our expertise and highlights the human element of the work we do.

See the video, learn about the elements needed to make such movies, and participate in a discussion about the possibilities for campus collaborations and educational and marketing applications.

Wyandot Room

Title: Using the Past to Build a New Future for Libraries

Presenter(s): William C. Barrow, Cleveland State University; Ronald L. Burdick, Cleveland Public Library

Abstract: As information technology moves away from stand-alone, closed systems, so too are academic libraries moving away from independent, self-sufficient models, as budgetary pressures and the Internet force us to develop new, open, collaborative ways of serving our campuses and reaching new audiences. Local history content can play an important role in supporting a diverse body of freely accessible information of relevance to many patron populations.

In Cleveland there are two examples of how this new model is shaping up. First is the Cleveland Memory Project web site at the Cleveland State University Library which currently offers 18,000 images, two dozen e-books, and audio and video files about the history of the greater Cleveland region. The product of a cross-departmental team, it also includes partnerships with numerous local public libraries and historical societies, neighborhood groups, and authors interested in working together to make historical content available for distance learning and general public use. Additionally, Cleveland Memory promotes its services through its monthly electronic newsletter, local history blog, a virtual reference program, and is developing a new user interface employing geographic information system (GIS) technology to manage access to information on thousands of landmark structures.

Also, the Greater Cleveland History Digital Library Consortium has been working since last July to develop collaborative solutions for public access. Some forty individuals, representing over a dozen major academic and public libraries, historical societies and neighborhoods groups, are exploring best practices in digitizing, establishing metadata standards and working towards a common user interface across all local web-based local history projects.

3:00 – 3:45 pm Session Four

Alumni Lounge

Title: All the World's a Stage--Promoting the Centennial Library

Presenter(s): Tonya Fawcett and Julie Deardorff, Cedarville University

Abstract: On today’s busy college campuses it is easy for library services to get lost. Everything a researcher needs is on the internet, right? The best place to “curl up with a good book” is at the local bookstore with a cappuccino and muffin, isn’t it? The Centennial Library is taking advantage of the frenzy by creating spotlights on the Cedarville University Campus to highlight the library. The spotlights show up around campus in a variety of venues. From Chapel and the Homecoming Parade to e-mail boxes and recruitment days, we are educating and encouraging our students, faculty and staff to use, enjoy, and value the library services available to them.

We will share some of our spotlights, the needs they met, the implementation of the programs, and the results.

Some of the spotlights we will share include our involvement with campus orientation programs, campus committees, the début of the book cart drill team, the program for advancing librarianship as a career, National Library Week festivities, and campus communications. Is there work involved? SURE. Are there benefits? DEFINITELY!

We will use a variety of multimedia formats to inspire and entertain others who desire to showcase their library services on their campuses.

Auditorium

Title: Winning Rave Reviews: The Learning Commons at Ohio University Library

Presenter(s): Gary A. Hunt, Ohio University Library; Nancy Thomas Weir, AIA, DesignGroup

Abstract: The Learning Commons at Ohio University's Alden Library has been recognized for its collaborative planning model and trend-setting architectural design. Three campus partners (the Library, Computer Services and University College) combined forces to create a modern learning environment merging information resources with state-of-the-art technology in a central service point where users enjoy one-stop-shopping access to reference librarians, technology specialists, multimedia support, and writing tutors. Opened in September 2004, the Learning Commons occupies 28,000 square feet of renovated space on the entrance level floor of the main campus library. In its first year of operation the new facility has been a stunning success, attracting an unprecedented number of users to the building and earning rave reviews, especially from students.

In this presentation two of the key people involved in the project (one a senior library administrator and the other a professional architect) will share their experiences, starting with the initial shared vision, through design and construction, to the development of new services and assessment of the first year's results. What obstacles to cooperation needed to be overcome? What design elements have proved most successful? What are the disappointments? What mixture of hardware/software offerings and joint library/IT services are available? What formal evaluation tools are being used and what have learning from them?

At Ohio University the new Learning Commons has changed the campus dialogue about the library's role in student learning. This session will be of interest to anyone concerned about the future of academic library services, space planning and the forging of effective partnerships.

Franklin/Hamilton Room

Title: Together for Tomorrow: Shared Positions in the Library

Presenter(s): Linda Rich, Kate Najacht, and Eileen Bosch, Bowling Green State University

Abstract: In the wake of tight budgets and university wide hiring freezes, BGSU Jerome Library found itself short-staffed in nearly all departments. When approval was eventually obtained to fill several staff positions, there were not nearly enough positions to fill all the vacancies. Which departments would receive the new staff and which would do without?

The concept of shared positions stemmed from the staffing dilemmas shared by multiple departments. One newly created position is shared between the Popular Culture Library (75%) and Library Teaching & Learning (25%) and a second new position is shared between the Curriculum Resource Center (75%) and Library Teaching & Learning (25%). Both positions involve significant time spent at the reference desks in each department.

With an academic year behind us, we believe that this shared-staff model is working for us and serves as an innovative and viable solution for other libraries facing staff shortages. What are the unique challenges we have faced? What are the benefits of this type of merging? We will discuss these issues from both the standpoint of the supervisors/reference desk coordinator and the staff working in the shared positions.

Additionally, we will talk about the struggles and successes of keeping up with schedules and offer tips for those considering this type of arrangement. We will also discuss how the new positions have the added benefit of fostering better communication and relations between departments in the library

Hancock Room

Title: Planning a Digital Project

Presenter(s): Roman Panchyshyn & Sandy McIntyre, OhioNET

Sponsor: TSIG

Abstract: Many libraries, institutions and other corporate bodies are developing, or considering developing, digital collections of some magnitude. The most important component for developing a digital collection, from the perspective of knowledge organization, is the project plan. This plan should include specific information on metadata schemes that will be used to Describe the collection, integrate the collection with other knowledge systems (i.e. library catalogs), define rights management, and provide various levels of access to patrons.

This presentation will focus on the necessity for involving trained librarians in the metadata planning project. Metadata records for digital collections need to be relevant for patrons (using appropriate controlled vocabulary), granular (providing ample detail) and portable, since the platforms currently being used to create and manage these collections may change dramatically in the next 5-10 years. We will address not only the need to plan at a very detailed level the metadata aspects of any digital project, but also the need to convince other project administrators and funding groups that the involvement of library professionals is essential to the success and long-term viability of any digital project.

Harrison Room

Title: From Script to Stage: Faculty and Librarian Collaboration for Enhancing Information Literacy Skills

Presenter(s):

Abstract: As librarians we are committed to enhancing students’ information literacy skills but oftentimes our approach appears to students as an add-on rather then an integral part of the curriculum. This impression can be avoided by engaging faculty and librarians to collaborate on improving student information literacy skills via several methods.

For successful collaboration several key questions must be considered when beginning discussions on how to successfully integrate information literacy comprehension into the curriculum which include:

• Is student research an objective for the course?
• Are students presented with opportunities to explore and expand their knowledge of information literacy competencies within course assignments?
• How are student’s information literacy skills being assessed?
• Do research assignments include critical thinking about a topic or resources?
• Is the assignment clearly outlined?

Each of these questions and more highlight a major issue facing student research inadequacies that start with improper assumptions. Many students assume they grasp the major concepts of academic research but when put to the test, major deficiencies become apparent. These deficiencies can be addressed and corrected with faculty and librarians analyzing course syllabi and assignments together to fully integrate student research skills within the course curriculum. Collaboration enables both faculty and librarians to identify the underlying problems that result in students approaching assignments as confused fact-finders rather than the critical thinker we are attempting to foster. This session will provide an overview of how librarians can collaborate and empower faculty to integrate information literacy concepts within courses.

Monroe Room

Title: The Cast's The Thing: 2 Casts, 1 Production - Graduate Research Skills For Education Students

Presenter(s): Alice Crosetto, University of Toledo; Polly Wilkenfeld, Ursuline College

Abstract: We realized that many of our graduate students were not prepared to conduct graduate research due to various factors:

• inadequate preparation from their undergraduate degree programs,
• non-traditional age gap’s reaction to current technological resources available in the library, or
• change of discipline, creating a lack of knowledge of discipline specific resources

As academic librarians, we were providing research skills by default on an inconsistent, sporadic basis, one-on-one with students who wandered around the library trying to complete assignments. We were instrumental in initiating the discussion that addressed the needs of graduate students. After meeting with the Program Director of TAP, The Teacher Apprenticeship Program, we, the Education liaison librarians, agreed to pilot a research skills class with her.

The graduate research skills course, now in its third year, has been successfully evaluated by students, faculty and librarians. Highlights include:

• Collaboration with the faculty in identifying required graduate research skills and in designing instruction based on discipline-specific objectives
• Creation of a prototype course for future implementation in other discipline-specific graduate programs
• Building in the flexibility to adapt content areas as pilot course progressed
• Creation a web page dedicated to online resources including activity sheets, handouts, and resource links
• Distribution of folders containing original handouts. Throughout the course, additional information and skill sheets were placed in the folders
• Designing instruction and providing active learning opportunities in each session
• Highlighting academic and professional research skills, e.g. ERIC and lesson plan sites

Wyandot Room

Title: Everyone in the Chorus Can Become a Leader: Inclusive Process for Strategic Planning

Presenter(s): Debbie Tenofsky, Donna Samuels, and Pam Bach, University of Cincinnati

Abstract: Libraries are experiencing innovative, if not radical, organizational restructuring resulting in the blurring of roles and functions as they strive to meet user needs and campus demands. An effective strategic planning process can help a library restructure so as to position the library to meet increasing user needs. The development of a Strategic Plan for University Libraries, University of Cincinnati, began with the clearly expressed desire of library faculty, staff, and administration to work together to direct the Libraries’ performance for the next several years. What started as a challenge to create strategic direction became a journey of self-discovery, renewed commitment to the organization, and a clear course for achieving success.

This session models the direction University Libraries took in creating their Strategic Plan. The work to create the plan consisted of three phases. The first phase created a planning structure and process. The second elicited the active engagement of all staff and identified directions and priorities. The third phase launched the implementation of the plan. What resulted from University Libraries’ strategic planning process was not only a concrete Strategic Plan, but also positive changes in the organization’s culture. Staff now feel more a part of the decision-making process and experience a sense of ownership and responsibility for the Libraries’ successes and challenges.

3:45 – 4:00 pm Evaluation and Keepsakes
Auditorium Lobby