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Session 0500 Plenary
1 part (10mins)
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Presented by: Jonah Lehrer
Questions and Answers
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Session 0900 Plenary
1 part (43mins)
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Presented by: Catherine Gildniner
All-Conference Plenary
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Session 1018 Introducing User Experience: Lessons from Guelph (so far)
1 part (1hr 10mins)
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Presented by: Doug Horne, Robin Bergart
At UG the library has a new unit responsible for User Experience. more >> This team focuses on the evaluation and development of services and facilities based on an enhanced understanding of user behaviour. Learn how this is a break from our traditional studies of users, describe methods and projects to date, and will tell of the challenges, successes, and lessons of this new unit. << hide |
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Session 1025 Visual Merchandising & Display – Unplugged and Interactive
1 part (51mins)
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Presented by: Susan Kun, Gwen MacNair, Jenny Farmer
What does Indigo Books, Williams-Sonoma, and LCBO have in common? They know the techniques on how to create an exciting customer experience through display design. more >> Members of OPL’s Visual Merchandising & Display Team will share imagers of displays and provide design principles that they have learned to create exciting and dynamic display design. Discover guidelines for creating strong display and will provide hands-on coaching. << hide |
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Session 1030 Seven the Series – Bestselling Authors talk about the Writing Process
1 part (1hr 14mins)
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Presented by: Ted Staunton, Eric Walters, Richard Scrimager more >>, Shane Peacock, Sigmund Brouwer << hide
The series, titled Seven, will be released in October 2012 and includes contributions from Eric Walters, Shane Peacock, John Wilson, Norah McClintock, Richard Scrimger, Ted Staunton and Sigmund Brouwer and is published by Orca Book Publishers. more >> << hide |
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Session 1213 Trends in Academic Content for Mobile Devices
1 part (1hr 04mins)
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Presented by: Dan D’Agostino, Sarah Forbes
As ownership of mobile devices continues to proliferate, libraries are finding it difficult to provide academic content that works well in the mobile world. more >> Discover how various e-book and e-journal formats can be made to work with mobile devices of all kinds, and will explore the next generation of digital content designed for mobile devices – new formats that may re-invent how information is used by readers. << hide |
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Session 1221 Better teamwork for greater efficiency in public libraries
1 part (1hr 10mins)
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Presented by: Louis Choquette
The rigid job definitions that define the union-structured work environment of the public library can paralyze teamwork and the quality of service given to patrons. more >> A library that de-emphasizes hierarchies of responsibilities and tasks should allow for greater contributions from all staff, resulting in greater service efficiency. The aim of this session is to provide, through principles and specific examples, a strong argument for collaborative library environments. << hide |
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Session 1300 Trustee Power: Innovative ways to impact your library!
1 part (40mins)
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Presented by: Sally Reed
Libraries can’t live in love alone and in these tough economic times, those who support, govern and advise libraries have an increasingly important role to play in advocacy and fundraising. more >> This program will address best practices from other libraries and generate inspiration for all who attend to make a difference! << hide |
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Session 1315 SPARK: Fire up an Information Literacy Program for Faculty
1 part (50mins)
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Presented by: Mara Bordignon, Jennifer Peters-Lise, Kathryn Klages
Want faculty to embed the library in classes and curriculum? Then embed the library in the minds of faculty. more >> Learn about our information literacy program designed for faculty. SPARK (Short Practical Academic Research Knowledge) workshops, self-directed e-learning modules, and newsbytes are valuable components of Seneca College’s Information Literacy Program. They provide the opportunity to enhance research skills and knowledge, and encourage integration of library resources and services in the curriculum. << hide |
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Session 309 The Accidental Manager
1 part (1hr 18mins)
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Presented by: Rebecca Jones
You’ve been asked by your library to become a middle manager! more >> Learn some quick practical tips and basic principles for coping with this sudden change, as well as some strategies and resources for strengthening little-used skills and developing new ones. << hide |
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Session 311 The “Adjacent Possible”: Building Internal and External Networks
1 part (49mins)
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Presented by: Louise McGillis, Crystal Rose
Building on Steven Johnson’s concept of innovation, we will explore how the theoretical underpinnings of innovation and social networking can be applied to libraries to fully integrate them with the academic and broader communities. more >> Learn about developing meaningful connections within your own institution, and about outreach possibilities with community and government organizations. << hide |
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Session 406 Let’s Raise a Million!
1 part (1hr 15mins)
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Presented by: Christopher Vanderkruys, Rob Lavery
This session will be on capital fundraising campaigns using the recent success of Barrie PL as a best practice. more >> The staff, consulting team, and volunteers will speak about their approach to the campaign – building the plan, choosing and working with a consultant, recruiting leadership, the phases of capital campaigns, reinvigorating a lagging campaign, and the final stretch to reach the goal. << hide |
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Session 414 Meet your makers!: maker culture for librarians
1 part (1hr 10mins)
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Presented by: Fiacre O’Duinn
Maker culture is a growing community with a DIY ethic. more >> They are coders, fabricators, and educators dedicated to taking control of technology for themselves – with the makerspaces in local communities worldwide helping people connect with technology in new ways. Learn about maker culture, the essential role librarians can play in this movement, and what it means for our relationship with our understanding of technology. << hide |
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Session 415 Making Your Website Accessible: AODA Compliance
1 part (55mins)
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Presented by: Joanne Oud
Under the upcoming information and Communication Standard, library websites will need to comply with new guidelines for accessibility. more >> How well do we meet these guidelines? Based on an assessment of Ontario library websites, discuss how accessible our sites are now, highlight areas that need improvement, and share tips and tools for evaluating a website and making it AODA compliant. << hide |
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Session 611 User Needs Assessment & Usability: Planning to Analysis
1 part (55mins)
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Presented by: Marian Davies, Agnes Zientarska-Kayko, Annie Belanger
Whether you are planning a new website or wanting to improve your current one, user needs assessment and usabilitiy will provide for an evidence-based approach to concrete changes. more >> You will learn how to make the case to management, create testing protocols for both online and in-person situations, pre-test your tests, and how to collect and analyze your data. << hide |
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Session 616 Who’s Asking What at your Info Desk?
1 part (1hr 11mins)
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Presented by: Gail Richardson, Rebecca Raven, Brian Bell
Hamilton PL had been observing changed usage of their Reference Services. more >> To meet changing needs better, HPL needed to know the kinds of questions that were being asked and by whom. In early 2010, Libraries Moving Forward was hired to monitor, record, and analyze data about customer interactions. HPL has generously shared that analysis. Find out about the methodology, results, and modifications HOPL has since made. << hide |
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