We're looking forward to seeing you all at OLA SSD 2017! Registration is open until July 14.
Here's the complete schedule for the day- fantastic presenters, great food, a chance to see colleagues from all over the state/Northwest- what more could you ask for?
As always, if you have any questions please contact us at olassdconference@gmail.com
OLA SSD 2017
Friday July 28th
University of Oregon
8am-9:15am Registration and breakfast:
Breakfast
Buffet:
Choice
of two griddle Items, served with farm-fresh scrambled eggs, crisp pepper
bacon, fresh fruit, coffee, and hot tea.
-Choice
of poppy seed brioche French toast with strawberry compote and warm maple
syrup.
-Choice
of ricotta cheese blintz with berry compote.
-Choice
of Belgian waffles with butter, warm maple syrup, berry compote, whipped cream.
9:15 Keynote Speaker Evan Dumas -
“"How Not to Burn Out" or "Whoops, too late, now what?"”
Evan
Dumas will be taking a humorous look at the serious issue of burnout in the
workplace. We'll see how failing-to-thrive is a natural part of the thriving
process, it just doesn't get as much press. By normalizing the challenges of
goal-setting and self-care we will all realize that no one's perfect at
thriving and that's ok, and if there are perfect people they can kindly keep
quiet while the rest of us figure this out.
10:30 - 11:45 Breakout Session #1
--Presentation-
Responding to and Assisting People with Unique Needs - Presented by Elise
Thompson - Our libraries serve not only as centers for information and
learning, but as safe harbors for some of our neighbors who are either
uncomfortable--or sometimes feel unwelcome--in stores, coffee shops, or other
retail venues where folks may be expected to spend money... then leave. At the
library, everyone is welcome to enter and stay as long as the doors are open,
and there is no admission charge. That means that the library staff see the entire
unique and wonderful range of humanity at the library, and that can present
some interesting challenges to staff concerning how to keep that shared space
as comfortable and welcoming as possible for all who use it. This presentation
is intended to provide you with some “boots on the ground” ideas about how to
engage effectively, professionally--and compassionately--with all of your
patrons and their unique needs.
--Panel/Interactive-
Make the Most of Your Day: Scheduling the Easy Way! - Presented by Jessica
Rondema, Jennifer Patterson, and Bryan Lee Feyerherm - It can be easy to forget
how important the logistics of scheduling staff, space, and other scheduling
efforts, but here we'll be focusing in on it.
11:45am-1:15pm Lunch & SSD
announcements:
Lunch
Buffet: Burrito Bar
Build
your own burrito with chipotle chicken, organic pinto beans, Spanish rice,
lettuce, cheddar cheese, olives and jalapeños, flour and corn tortillas,
tortilla chips, and house-prepared salsa.
1:15 - 2:30 Breakout Session #2
--Presentation-
Misinformation and Political Propaganda - Presented by Donna Cohen - We are
overwhelmed with messages from politicians, news sources, and other media.
Learn about critical thinking strategies through real world examples of
political ads, news headlines, graph/charts, the effect of word choice in
messaging, statistical data and other types of information. This session will
hopefully help us all navigate the new politics and media landscape.
--Panel/Interactive-
Three Perspectives on Accessibility: Bring your Challenges! - Presented by Elke
Bruton, Wendy Beck, and Bryce Kozla - Accessibility is an important
consideration for any library who cares about the communities they serve. Bring
your questions about accessibility (and your great ideas) to this panel.
2:30pm-2:45pm Break & afternoon
snack:
Snack:
Matinee
Flavored
popcorn: classic, chocolate, and herb Parmesan. House-baked cookies, assorted
sodas
2:45 -
4:00 Breakout Session #3
--Presentation-
How well are you adapting to change? - Presented by Tracey Letmate. Change is a
constant in our libraries. How well are you prepared to cope with the changes
happening around you? In this session you will learn about creating a healthy
work culture and better understand how to build resilience and practice
self-management during change.
--Panel/Interactive-
Serving Vulnerable Populations - Panelists include Kate Schwab, Crystal
Grimes/Kate Anderson. This panel will focus on patrons experiencing
homelessness. They have unique needs and barriers to library service that most
of us don't realize. Kate S will share information to increase participants
understanding of homelessness and practical tips to extend service to people
who need libraries despite their housing status. Crystal and Kate A will take
you on a tour of what happens on a daily basis of a book in the Talking Book
Library. They will discuss circulation, delivery, and the return process of
these Talking Books. They will also touch on the equipment and accessories that
their patrons use to read these books. Attendees- please your questions and
comments for a guided discussion!
--Presentation-
Day in the Life - Presented Rachel Kenny, Sami Kerzel, Jennifer Bosvert. Join
several of your fellow support staffers as they run you through a day of their
challenges, wins, and clever workarounds. Presenters’ days include
digitization, preservation, and cataloging projects for the State Library,
working in small academic branch libraries, and more!
