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Preconference Program
Updated 11 May 2012
The Manitoba Libraries Conference
The Delta Hotel, Winnipeg, Manitoba
May 14 - 16, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012 - Preconference Program
Note: Program is subject to change.
Note that all events take place at the Winnipeg Delta Hotel unless otherwise indicated.
A full conference program (updated 11 May 2012) is available in .pdf format. Consult the Delta's floor plan for room locations, or ask for assistance at the information desk.
| 7:45 a.m. | Registration Desk Opens |
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| You must submit a separate registration form for preconference sessions. Space is limited, so register early!
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| 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | PLSB Orientation |
| Location: 4th Floor, Millennium Public Library 251 Donald St. Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Librarians and trustees are invited to attend this full-day preconference workshop on public library governance including grant eligibility and the Public Library Act. Participants will review their roles and responsibilities, and learn more about collection development and e-resources. PLSB staff will provide an overview of resources and services they offer. Please register for this session using the preconference registration form. Limited to 15 participants. Lunch and breaks are included with all full and half-day preconference registrations. Facilitator: Public Library Services Branch Consultants
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| 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Registration for RDA is full Cataloguing with RDA |
| RDA is the new cataloguing standard that replaces AACR2. Metadata created according RDA instructions supports improved resource discovery in the web environment. This full-day session will feature modules developed by the Pan-Canadian Working Group on Cataloguing with RDA. Learn to record attributes of manifestations, items, works and expressions; learn to create or use authority data by recording attributes of persons, families, corporate bodies and places; and learn to identify and record relationships. The workshop will focus on using RDA in a MARC 21 environment, and will include time for discussions, questions and exercises. Lunch and breaks are included with all full and half-day preconference registrations. Facilitators: Chris Oliver and Lisa O'Hara Convener: Kerry Macdonald Location: Kildonan
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| 9:00 a.m. - Noon |
The New Standard on Web Accessibility, WCAG 2.0: Easy Steps for Including Your Entire Audience |
| De-mystify accessibility standards! Most adults suffer from some level of disability or difficulty that can be mitigated through accessible Web site design. When we design for the extremes, everyone benefits. Whether you are new to accessibility and WCAG, or already familiar with WCAG 1.0, by using the immediately-applicable tips and techniques you’ll learn in this powerful accessibility course, not only will you comply with the standards you’ll be broadening the audience for your Web site while enriching the experience of all your visitors. What You will Learn:
Lunch and breaks are included with all full and half-day preconference registrations. Facilitator: David Berman Convener: Yutta Fricke Location: Campaign A
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| 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. |
Factors in Board Effectiveness |
| This workshop will provide an overview of the key factors that contribute to board effectiveness and provide opportunities for participants to identify structures and processes that are working well for them and trade ideas on ways to meet shared challenges.
Topics will include:
Lunch and breaks are included with all full and half-day preconference registrations. Facilitator: Sheryl Feller Convener: Donna Kormilo Location: Campaign A Sponsored by the Manitoba Library Trustees Association
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| 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. | Cycling For Libraries 2011 Documentary |
| Location: Carol Shields Auditorium 2nd Floor Millennium Public Library 251 Donald St. Winnipeg, Manitoba |
Hal Loewen, Librarian at the University of Manitoba Health Sciences Libraries, took part in Cyc4Lib 2011: Copenhagen-Berlin, a library unconference. Hal will introduce the documentary, talk about this experience, and guide a bike ride to the King’s Head Pub (biking optional!).
Please indicate your interest in attending on your conference registration form. If you have any questions about this event, contact the conference Events Coordinator, Elizabeth Stregger at Elizabeth_Stregger@umanitoba.ca
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| 6:00 p.m. | Appetizers and a Drink - Compliments of the Association of Manitoba Book Publishers |
| Location: King’s Head Pub 120 King Street (In the Exchange District, across from Market Square) |
Come and join the Association of Manitoba Book Publishers as they treat us to appetizers and a drink. A great opportunity to mix and mingle and kick off the conference!
Please indicate your interest in attending on your conference registration form. If you have any questions about this event, contact the conference Events Coordinator, Elizabeth Stregger at Elizabeth_Stregger@umanitoba.ca
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