Preconference, Wed 16 April 2014:
Basic Book Repair for Libraries
Description:
This
session will cover the selection of books for in-house mending, an
introduction to book structure and archival repair materials, and
hands-on instruction of several basic book repair procedures. Attendees
will receiv
e handouts with illustrated instructions for the repairs, as well as
materials (worth $30.00) and contacts lists and a
bibliography with further information. The hands-on workshop will
include mending loose andtorn hinges, tipping in pages, recasing text
blocks, and spine repairs. Endsheet repairs will be demonstrated if time
permits. We will also discuss collection maintenance and how to prevent
human and environmental damage to books.
Presenter: Carolee Harrison, Portland State University
Conference, Thurs 17 April 2014:
Oral Histories and Libraries: A Perfect Fit
Description:
Part
of what we mean when we say that the library is the heart of a
community is that the library is the keeper
of a community’s heritage. In addition to valuable resources for
scholars, good oral history projects engage the community and promote
the library services. This session will address the role of the library
as local memory bank by focusing on two current oral history projects.
Librarians from Lake Oswego Public Library will talk about “In Their Own
Words II,” an oral history project they manage in Lake Oswego. Chris
Petersen of OSU’s Special Collections and Archives will discuss the OSU
Sesquicentennial Oral History Project.
Presenters: Alicia
Yokoyama, Lake Oswego Public Library; Carissa Barrett, Lake Oswego
Public Library; Chris Petersen, Oregon State University Libraries
Library Brand Advocacy
Description:
The rapid transformation
of information access has created a more competitive landscape for
libraries, and has made it more challenging to position their services
to show their value to the community. Librarians can meet these
challenges by systematically shaping and delivering superior customer
experiences through library brand advocacy. Gain new insights on how to
transform your library’s image from a mere community fixture to a
sought-after community hub through systematic brand management.
Presenter: Rajesh Singh, Emporia School of Library and Information Management
Building an Effective Library Advocacy Network
Description:
Times are hard, money is
tight, and across America libraries are closing their doors. These days,
libraries need to use all their resources, including Friends, board
members, volunteers, and foundations as proponents of library services.
Join three library directors as they discuss how they forge and sustain
networks of supporters to successfully advocate for libraries in their
communities.
Presenters: Vailey Oehlke, Multnomah County Library; Peter Leonard, Cedar Mill Library; Buzzy Nielsen, Hood River County Library District
Is Your Library Ready for Change? -- Facilitating Change Using a CAT (Contingency Analysis Tool)
Description:
Changes to library
services generally involve changes to unit creativity or efficiency. The
Contingency Analysis Tool (CAT) provides managers with a customized
roadmap for optimally fitting a unit’s structures to a change in
service. At one level, the CAT is a simple checklist for ensuring that
key structures are not overlooked. At another level, the CAT is basic
rule of thumb for helping managers make the structural changes necessary
to deliver a new or changed service. Widely accepted within the library
community, the CAT is valid and reliable means for planning,
communicating, and gaining insight into facilitating successful library
change.
Presenter: Cameron Tuai, Emporia School of Library and Information Management
Conference, Fri 18 April 2014:
A Social Worker in the Library?
Description:
Each
day, librarians and front-line library staff find themselves in the
position of serving as de facto social workers, referring library
patrons to needed services, helping them navigate forms on the computer,
and sometimes just listening. In response to user needs, some libraries
in California and Arizona have embedded social workers in their
libraries. If having a real social worker in the library is one response
to the needs of the people we serve, what are other responses? How are
staff members being trained? Are innovative alliances with community
service organizations taking place? In this session, we will look at how
some Oregon libraries are helping their patrons navigate social
services.
Presenters: Dave Ratliff, Multnomah County Library; Abigail Elder, Beaverton Public Library; Clare Cady, Oregon State University
Our First Digital Collection: Starting From Scratch with Nothing
Description:
Recently Multnomah County
Library created its first digital collection, Central Library: Historic
Photographs. It was created while Multnomah County Library had a slashed
budget and an uncertain future. The two who developed the metadata
application profile, wrote the metadata manual, and took responsibility
for much of the project were both
paraprofessionals engaged in MLIS studies. There were few dedicated
staff hours and a tiny budget. We will tell the story of how we used
crowdsourcing, volunteers, and pluck to make a collection that honored
our library while setting a stage for the success of future projects.
Presenters: Rachael Short, Multnomah County Library; Kate Schwab, Multnomah County Library
