Program & Presenter

Program Description

Wednesday, April 7, 2010  9am-12pm

Indigenous Cultural Heritage: Resources and Library Programming

Cost: $25

Presenter: Loriene Roy

CE: Library Services to the Public

National media, such as the "We Shall Remain" PBS television series and events such as the annual National Native American Heritage Month draw public attention to the histories and cultures of Native peoples. Librarians respond to this interest by building print and media collections and developing public programs. Participants will leave with techniques for developing programs such as reading circles, public discussions, and film festivals. Attendees will become acquainted with some of popular and emerging indigenous authors.

Lift Off @ Your Library

Cost: $25

Presenter: Sonja Woods, Hannah Nash, Mary Gerlach and Samantha Pierson

CE: Library Services to the Public

"Lift Off @ Your Library" shares NASA Rockets workshop ideas. This hands-on program explores concepts of science, mathematics, and art-design. Former Rockets attendees will share information, projects (you will take a rocket home!), resources, and program ideas. The activities presented are inexpensive, exciting, create dialogue, and improve problem-solving skills. Supplies provided!

Optimizing Your Library's Web Presence

Cost: $25

Presenter: Keith Seyffarth and Adam Munson

CE: Technology

Where should I start if I'm managing or developing my library's web site? What are the fifteen most common pitfalls in web sites and how can they be avoided? What is web accessibility and why does it matter? What are the foundations for search engine optimization and how can I apply them to my library web site?

Wednesday, April 7, 2010  1pm-4pm

Cataloging Made Simple

Cost: $35

Presenter: Roberta Gebhardt and Lauren McMullen

CE: Collection Management & Technical Services

Do you have items in your collection that aren’t cataloged because you can’t find a bibliographic record to attach them to? Don’t have the time or $$$ to attend a full cataloging course? You're invited to bring non-cataloged item(s) to this session where you’ll learn how to create basic, usable bibliographic records for your library catalog.

School Libraries and Learning in the 21st Century

Cost: $35

Presenter: Colet Bartow

CE: Library Administration

This workshop will provide information and resources for implementation of successful school library programs and information literacy instruction.

Socialization of the Employee: It’s about Building an Organizational Culture Committed to Employee Success.

Cost: $25

Presenter: Carina Beck

CE: Library Administration

Organizations committed to employee success are typically successful in their own right. In this presentation, Dr. Carina Beck will discuss 5 predictable phases of socialization most new employees pass through as they become a member of an organization. Understanding the phases (and implementing appropriate methods to promote positive employee socialization) can assist with the successful on-boarding and retention of employees. Beck will also discuss "sense making" strategies individuals typically employ as they attempt to become acquainted with an organization or understand major organizational change within the organization. Beck will cite examples of organizational "best practices" for employee socialization and participants will begin to develop a plan and techniques to enhance their organization’s culture to support mindful socialization practices.

Thursday, April 8, 2010  8:30-10:00am

Customer Service Survey Tips for Libraries

Presenter: Greg Adams

CE: Library Administration

This workshop will help libraries implement customer service surveys and get the most out of the results.

Grants 101:  How Do I Start and Where Do I Look for Funding Opportunities?

Presenter: Mary Anne Hansen

CE: Library Administration

Learn about the fundamentals of grant writing, whether applying for funding from foundations or government agencies.

Home Away From Homelessness: Providing Library Services to the Homeless

Presenter: Bill Cochran, Samantha Pierson, Susie McIntyre and Jane Howell

CE: Library Services to the Public

A panel of librarians and social service providers will discuss everything from the philosophical background to very pragmatic issues associated with providing services to  library users who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Humanities Montana Today--and One Book Montana

Presenter: Ken Egan

CE: Library Services to the Public

I will share results of Humanities Montana's Self-Assessment which will provide an overview of our current work.  I'll also reveal "One Book Montana," 2010.

Montana Courier Pilot

Presenter: Sarah McHugh

CE: Library Services to the Public

A library Courier service is defined by the Montana Library Fulfillment Taskforce as "a dependable, reliavle and prediictable delivery service that, with a dessired level of frequency and security, physically moves library materials from one library to another or from a library to a library patron." The Montana Courier Pilot focuses on 5 Drop sites in north central and northeastern Montana over fiscal years 2010-2011. Come hear how this pilot is progressing from the Drop sites and Participating Libraries.

Using SmartBoards and the CPS in Libraries

Presenter: Teresa Makela

CE: Technology

This workshop will demonstrate how the SmartBoard and CPS units can improve instruction in a library. Participants will learn how to use the technology and the programs while brainstorming a lesson that may be shared with the group. Participants will share successes and stumbling blocks when integrating technology into the curriculum.

What's New in K-12 Literature

Presenter: Ron & Barb Scherry

CE: Collection Management & Technical Services

The best of recently released K-12 literature will be highlighted, categories include picture books, novels, non-fiction, and seasonal. Suggestions for sharing these books with children will be given including book summaries, curriculum connections, and author and illustrator backgrounds. Bibliographies will be provided.

Thursday, April 8, 2010  10:30am-12:30pm

Welcome & Keynote Speaker

Presenter: Dr. Loriene Roy

CE: Library Administration

An Eagle-level View of Trends, Issues, and Opportunities in Libraries.

Thursday, April 8, 2010  2:15-3:45pm

Banned in the Big Sky: the New Montana Book Challenges Poster

Presenter: Sheila Bonnand and Amy Cannata

CE: Library Services to the Public

The Montana Library Association’s (MLA) Intellectual Freedom Committee and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Montana partnered this year to create a poster featuring books that have been challenged in Montana. Both organizations fight to protect the First Amendment right of freedom to read and the poster is part of those efforts. This program will unveil the poster (free to attendees) and provide background on the challenge to each book represented. In addition, a brief look at the history of book challenges will be covered. Information about how libraries can best handle book challenges will be provided as well as suggestions for community outreach in this area.

Digitization Boot Camp

Presenter: Jason Clark, Beverly Marsh and Bonnie Mccallum

CE: Technology

From scanning to metadata, we'll look at best practices and tips for digitizing collections. Join us as we survey the digitization landscape.

Investment in Early Childhood

Presenter: Thale Dillon

CE: Library Services to the Public

Early experiences create a foundation for lifelong learning, behavior, and both physical and mental health. There is a growing body of evidence that investment in early childhood programs is financially and socially effective. This workshop will explore the research and ways to successfully make our case for such an investment.

Let's Talk About. . . Space!: Leading an Organization Wide Targeted Strategic Planning Discussion.

Presenter: Amy Foster, Doralyn Rossmann, Josh Andrews, Shari Curtis, Jan Zauha and Eric Austin

CE: Library Administration

Members of the MSU Libraries, LEAP (Leadership, Education, Ability, Potential) committee will discuss the process undertaken to conduct the organization wide discussion about space in the library. Panel members will share experiences and insights into the process and what the pros and cons of such an exercise can be.

Lights, Camera, Popcorn!  The Ins and Outs of a Successful Movie Night @ the Library Program!

Presenter: Julie Boggs, Rishara Finsel, Donna Worth and Milla Cummins

CE: Library Services to the Public

This program will focus on the legal (licensing) and technical (equipment) issues of presenting a successful program of movie screenings at your library.  Librarians will also share their experiences of hosting movie night at their library.

Montana Library Certification Program 2010

Presenter: Sue Jackson, Darlene Staffeldt, Tracy Cook, Liz Babbitt, Mary Ann George and Honore Bray

CE: Library Administration

2010 brings an update in the requirements for and administration of the Montana Library Certification Program. The update offers three certification tracks, features electronic forms and less paperwork, provides greater recognition for certification, and enlists library directors to determine training needs and approve CE credits for staff.

Target Marketing: Aim to Sell Your Library

Presenter: Joyce Doyle

CE: Library Administration

Don't waste precious marketing time, match your audience with your message. Discuss what people think of when they think about "the library" and compare that to what we want people to know about us. Identify ways to reach target audiences, plus some time- (and money-) saving publicity techniques.

Thursday, April 8, 2010  4:00am-5:00pm

Author Readings 1

Presenter:Kevin Connolly, Hugh Ambrose, Michele Corriel

CE:

New to MLA this year, join us as Montana authors read from their works.  For each session, there will be two or three tracks focusing on specific genres. Book signing opportunities will be available.

Children's and Young Adult

Presenter: Linette Ivanocich Green

Hosted by the library Foundation

CE:

Early Literacy

Presenter:Cindy Christin

CE:

Meeting for all members of the new interest group, which will be established at the spring conference in Bozeman.

Friends of the Library

Presenter:Della Dubbe

CE:

Annual meeting of the Friends of the Library Interest Group

Montana Ill Happenings

Presenter:Bob Cooper

CE:

This session serves as a forum for updates on current or recent ILL initiatives and for discussion of ILL issues we might want to address in the following year.

Offline

Presenter:Dee Ann Redman, Suzanne Reymer

CE:

Annual meeting of the Offline Interest Group

University of Montana's K-12 School Library Media Specialist Endorsement Program

Presenter:Anne Kish

CE:

Are you a part of or interested in the University of Montana's K-12 School Library Media Specialist endorsement program? Please join us.

Public Library Directors

Presenter:Joanne Erdall

CE:

Annual meeting of the Public Library Directors Interest Group

Tecnical Services

Presenter:Dee Ann Redman, Suzanne Reymer

CE:

Annual meeting of the Tecnical Services Interest Group

Thursday, April 8, 2010  8:30-10:00pm

Sheila Cates Event

Friday, April 9, 2010  10:30am-11:30pm

Special Program

Presenter: Dr. Jack Horner

Creating New Ones, and Destroying Old Ones

Friday, April 9, 2010   12:30pm-2:00pm

"Make a Splash!": Sharing Summer Reading Ideas

Presenter: Cindy Christin

CE: Library Services to the Public

Sharing good ideas between librarians is important when we all gather at MLA. Each participant is asked to bring one or two summer reading program ideas for this summer's "Make a Splash!"

Building Public Library/School Partnerships

Presenter: Pad McCracken, Niki Whearty

CE: Library Administration

Are you a public librarian looking for better outreach to schools? Are you a school librarian or teacher wanting to develop programs with your local public library? This workshop will explore the dynamics involved in building and maintaining successful partnerships between public libraries and schools.

Ever Green

Presenter: Justine Shaffner

CE: Library Administration

Just like library funding, energy resources are finite. As world citizens, it’s important to minimize our carbon footprint, and as public servants it’s essential that we institute fiscally responsible policies. We’re already halfway there because nothing’s greener than a library, our users are constantly consuming and recycling our materials.

Live From the Library: Real-Time Library Instruction for Students at a Distance

Presenter: Sheila Bonnand and Mary Anne Hansen

CE: Technology

Librarians at Montana State University are exploring ways to improve library services for distance students. This program will highlight the successes and failures these librarians have had in implementing online synchronous library instruction. A demonstration of an actual online library instruction session using virtual software will be included. Tips on effective utilization of the software and techniques to increase web-based student success in library research will be offered. Other potential uses of this technology will also be discussed.

Making Your Library Genealogy Friendly

Presenter: Melody Condron

CE: Library Services to the Public

Genealogy is increasingly popular and yet librarians cannot be expected to be genealogists as well. However, offering a conducive research environment can increase library use, circulation, and community support. This workshop will discuss organizing your library's resources to be useful to genealogists with or without librarian assistance (when possible); genealogy projects that can increase your library's genealogical value; and tips for helping patrons even when you do not have the resources they need.

Using Montana Primary Sources to Open Minds and Expand Horizons

Presenter: Roberta Gebhardt Zoe Ann Stoltz

CE: Library Services to the Public

See and hear how the Montana Historical Society collections support the use of primary sources in the classroom. Zoe Ann Stoltz will talk about her experiences while introducing students from 4th grade to college to primary documents. Roberta Gebhardt will demonstrate sources that are available for all to use through the Montana Memory Project.

You, Too, Can Be a Presenter!:  Public Speaking 101 for PR & CE

Presenter: Cheryl J. Heser

CE: Library Administration

Are you a library director, employee, or trustee who gets wobbly knees just thinking about having to present your ideas before an audience?  Veteran public speaking teacher, Cherie Heser, can give you ideas to help with those times when a public presentat

Friday, April 9, 2010   2:15-3:45

Barbarians in the Stacks: Collection Development

Presenter: Scott Juskiewicz and Betsy Harper Garlish

CE: Collection Management & Technical Services

Have you ever thought of including faculty in assessment and weeding? Discover how the Montana Tech Library collaborated with faculty to assess and weed their book collection. Learn of the trials and tribulations that made this process a success, and how collaboration with faculty can lead to improved library services.

Building Community Partnerships at Your Library

Presenter: Paula Beswick, Alice Meister, Greg Young and Tate Chamberlin, Melody Condron

CE: Library Administration

Join in a panel discussion with community members and librarians who have collaborated through the Lincoln County Public Libraries and the Bozeman Public Library to bring new programs, services, and even a centennial book to their communities. Learn whom to approach, how to form partnerships, and what the benefits are by sharing resources and responsibilities.

Conversations with Your Montana State Library Commissioners

Presenter: Darlene Staffeldt, Don Allen, Joyce Funda and Richard Quillin

CE: Library Services to the Public

Please come and meet your State Library Commissioners and share your thoughts and ideas with them on a variety of statewide library issues.

Digital Story Books

Presenter: Kari K. Eliason

CE: Library Services to the Public

A Digital Story is a short personal narrative that is created using pictures, video, and sound. This lesson is aimed at high school students but could be easily incorporated into a middle school classroom. Students have fun mixing sound, selecting pictures and learning about Creative Commons while they weave their story.

Knowing What It Takes to Provide the Best Possible Mystery Collection in Your Library

Presenter: Mary Bushing

CE: Collection Management & Technical Services

Expand your Collection Development education. Join Mary as she explains the current trends of this most popular area of adult fiction. Understand the many subgenres and the growing number of sub-subgenres. Learn about publishers that specialize in mysteries and discover mystery reviewing sources outside of the library world.

Librarians at the Bounds of Rationality: How Bounded Rationality Can Help Us Help Others

Presenter: Samantha Hines

CE: Library Administration

Bounded rationality is a concept used in the social sciences to help identify and predict how individuals make decisions. Bounded rationality accounts for the fact that completely rational decisions don’t actually happen; instead people use heuristics, or rules based on past experiences and information, to make decisions. These are also known as ‘rules of thumb’ or ‘common sense thinking.’ Originally a behavioral economics concept, this idea is becoming more popular in other branches of the social sciences to help explain and predict human behavior. We can benefit from looking at librarianship as well from the perspective of bounded rationality. Bounded rationality can explain how our users create heuristic shortcuts to simplify the decision-making process and deal with the variety of choices and information available. If we can understand and harness these heuristics, we will better understand how our users make decisions and better determine how we can assist them. In addition, we in libraries make decisions using bounded rationality. Tasks such as collection development and the reference interview involve the use of heuristics on our part to process all the information we have available to us. Becoming aware of this process can provide for a more mindful and efficient way of making choices. This workshop will teach us about bounded rationality, apply bounded rationality to aspects of library service, and discuss the use of the concept as an assessment tool for our services.

Saturday, April 10, 2010   8:00-9:30am

Can I Wash My Fruit With Comet?  Discovering How to "Go Greener" at Work and at Home

Presenter: Gail Kouame

CE: Library Services to the Public

What’s lurking under the kitchen sink?  Where might children be exposed to lead?  If you’ve ever asked these or similar questions, this session is for you.  The National Library of Medicine, part of the National Institutes of Health, produces free high-qu

Laws You Need to Know

Presenter: Tracy Cook

CE: Library Administration

When can we close a meeting?  Can I accept this gift?  Can the mayor really remove a board member?  This session will cover laws that affect public libraries.  We'll discuss the open meeting law, ethics, and some general library law.

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks - MONTANA SHAKES

Presenter: Michael Gonring, John Bynes and Joel Jahnke

CE: Library Services to the Public

This program will discuss Montana Shakespeare in the Parks' two educational outreach programs, Shakespeare in the Schools and MONTANA SHAKES.

Readers' Advisory 101

Presenter: Molly Ledermann

CE: Library Services to the Public

How do you respond when someone says, "I’m looking for a good book"? Learn how to match readers with books they will enjoy, discover the growing body of print and online Readers’ Advisory resources, and find out how to tailor displays and reading guides to your library.

Significant Tidings

Presenter: Mary Anne Hansen, Jennie Stapp, Megan Stark, Tammy Ravas, Megan Dazey, Teressa Keenan, Chris Ehrman, Mary Guthmiller, Darlene Hert and Mary Lou Mires

CE: Library Services to the Public

This workshop will focus on new and/or innovative changes in academic or special libraries and will feature special projects that have been successful.

Workplace Civility: Holding One Another Responsible for Behaviors in the Library Workplace

Presenter: Mary Bushing

CE: Library Administration

Workplace civility and using the golden rule are not unreasonable expectations in today's workplace. This program will focus on ways to bring a more respectful environment into your library workplace regardless of the differences in rank, title or credentials.

You Can Learn It!

Presenter: Lauren McMullen

CE: Technology

Montana librarians have made keeping up with new technology their #1 learning priority and there are plenty of free resources on the web that can help. In this session, you’ll learn how to find and select from a vast array of live & archived webinars, tutorials, online courses, user guides, and more to create a personal learning toolkit or a learning portal for yourself, your staff, or even your patrons.

Saturday, April 10, 2010   9:45-10:45am

Technology Round Robin

 Digital Video Cameras

Presenter:Kate Holloway

CE:

Explore how you can use your digital camera and fun new free applications on the Internet can take your digital camera to new levels. (i.e. Smilebox and more)

Technology Round Robin

Downloadable Audio at its Best 

Presenter:Katrina Krupicka

CE:

Explore the ins and outs of MyMontanaLibrary2Go, ipods & MP3 players.

Technology Round Robin

The Value of a Book 

Presenter:Jamie Johnston

CE:

Use software and a PDA to scan your booksale inventory to identify valuable books (i.e. Media Scouter.)

Technology Round Robin

Wirless Readers 

Presenter:Beth Boyson, Lois Dissly

CE:

Learn what a wireless reader is and how to use one. (i.e. Kindle)

Technology Round Robin

Internet Communication Tools 

Presenter: Pam Henley

CE:

Learn how your laptop, video, audio, and free software can make it possible for people around the world to communicate (i.e. Skype )

Saturday, April 10, 2010   11:00am-12:30pm

Creative Collection Management for the Rural Library

Presenter: Melody Condron

CE: Collection Management & Technical Services

Attendees will learn ways to revitalize their collection and make the most of a limited materials budget. Topics will include fostering (and handling) donations, diversifying vendors, using online tools (including Swaptree), and reusing weeded materials in fun ways.

From Mundane to Marvelous: The Joys of Reading to Dogs

Presenter: Nancy Rosen and Kathy Klotz

CE: Library Services to the Public

Started in Utah in 1999, Reading to Dogs has spread through the U.S., Canada and beyond. What's the big deal? Why do kids love it so much? Why does it work? The founders of reading education assistance dogs explain the concept, the logistics and the benefits.

It's Good to Have Friends: Friends Groups for Academic and Public Libraries

Presenter: Beth Boyson, Maggie Meredith Panel and  Brian Close

CE: Library Administration

How to start, restart and re-energize a friends group for your academic or public library. Includes how to recruit, legal issues, what you need to do to form a group and great fundraising ideas.

Protecting Library Collections from Disasters

Presenter: Randy Silverman

CE: Library Administration

This program provides an introduction to contingency planning. Attendees will learn to create a two-page disaster plan for cultural property with attention to the first 24-48 hours following a disaster addressing: risk assessment; building maintenance; salvage priorities; insurance; local emergency services; personal safety; and, impediments to mobilizing a rapid response.

Rousing Reads: Favorite Picks from the 2009 Montana Book Award Committee

Presenter: Anne Kish and Sami Pierson

CE: Collection Management & Technical Services

Join us for a fun panel discussion! The Montana Book Award Committee is eager to share the best of Montana's literary offerings from 2009. We'll reveal the 2009 award winners and tell you all about the year's must-reads.

Serving Families with Children Ages 0-5 at Your Library: Easy Ways to Start Now

Presenter: Cindy Christin and Sara Groves

CE: Library Services to the Public

Ever wonder how to best serve your community’s youngest citizens? In this workshop we’ll look at dozens of easy programming ideas for ages 0-5 that are fun and don’t require more staff or money. We’ll also provide early literacy resources and simple ways to publicize your programs in your community.