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Conference: Wednesday, May 19
We're going green! The Manitoba Libraries Conference will provide a detailed Conference at a Glance in every delegate bag, however, those who want the full conference program should bring their own copies.
Note that all events take place at the Winnipeg Delta Hotel unless otherwise indicated.
A full conference program 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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| 8:00 a.m. | Trade Show Opens |
| Come and visit the Trade Show! Browse through almost 40 publishers and vendors. Watch for Meet the Author events and don't forget to enter to win a door prize. Open 8:00 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. |
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| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Complimentary Breakfast at the Trade Show with Charlene Diehl |
| Charlene Diehl is an author and the Artistic Director of the THIN AIR Writer's Festival. Full details available on the Events page. Breakfast is included with Wednesday or full conference registration |
Concurrent Session 4
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Location: Campaign B |
Programming Showcase |
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| Partnerships, community knowledge, and creativity are the basic ingredients for library programming. In this session, a panel of rural librarians present their library’s challenges and successes. There will be time for questions, and discussion following the presentations; whether you are new at the job or have seen many a program season, join us for a stimulating and fun session. Facilitators: Phyllis Stadnick, Lauren Wadelius, Lois Mercredie and Gayle Graham Convenor: Dianna Morris, Public Library Services Branch, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
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| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Location: Colbourne |
P is for Partnership: The Tale of Two Alphabet Books |
| Larry Verstraete, author of G is for Golden Boy: A Manitoba Alphabet and Lisa Sykes, project coordinator for W is for Westgrove, will give an overview of the partnership established last year when they teamed up for Westgrove's school-wide writing project. Join them for a behind-the-scenes look at the steps involved in publishing both books, from the selection of topics to writing and illustrating, to final publication and the joint launch that celebrated the release of the two volumes. The session will end with practical advice and tips as well as a question and answer period.
Sponsored by the Manitoba School Library Association (MSLA) Facilitators: Larry Verstraete & Lisa Sykes Convenor: Jo-Anne Gibson, Acadia Jr. High
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| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Location: Kildonan |
ILL Requests are Going to Double??? Managing the Impact of WorldCat Local on ILL |
| Many Canadian ARL libraries have seen their lending and borrowing numbers go down, but WorldCat Local may be able to reverse that trend. This presentation will introduce WorldCat Local and what its implementation can mean for an interlibrary loans department. An overview of the University of Alberta ILL department workflow will be provided, together with how change was managed in preparing for the arrival of WorldCat Local at the U of A. Finally, the evaluation of the data generated by our ILL processes during the first term of WorldCat Local use will be discussed. Facilitator: CJ de Jong Convenor: Marianne Reid, John E Robbins Library, Brandon University
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| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Location: Campaign A |
Reaching out to Newcomers |
| The Government of Manitoba expects up to 20,000 immigrants a year by 2016. These newcomers require settlement information including learning about resources available to them, such as the public library. Hear about strategies Winnipeg Public Library is using to reach newcomers, and in particular, efforts to target the EAL (English as an Additional Language) classroom. A project team of librarian and EAL teachers will review WPL’s new orientation materials of themed units to inform newcomers of the rich offerings of the public library. You’ll receive an introduction to the Canadian Language Benchmarks and a selection of EAL resources will also be on display. Facilitators: Ricardo Blanco, Guy Prokopetz, Janis Pregnall, June Shymko & Kathleen Williams Convenor: Justin Unrau, Winnipeg Public Library
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| 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Location: Westminster |
Fascinating Facets of Publishing |
| When is a book worthy of publication? And what happens when it is? Whether you are an inquisitive librarian, an aspiring author, or a lover of books, this session is for you! Join us to hear about the experiences of Marjorie Anderson, editor and publisher, in the fascinating world of publishing. Marjorie will talk about her experiences of working with a major publishing house, Random House Canada, during her time of editing the Dropped Threads anthologies. Marjorie will also discuss the fast growing inclination of authors to publish and market their own books and also tell of her involvement with a new, distinct publishing press. Facilitator: Marjorie Anderson Convenor: Orvie Dingwall, Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
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| 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | Coffee Break in the Trade Show |
Concurrent Session 5
| 10:45 a.m. - noon Location: Campaign B |
Building Your “Nonline” Library Community: A Blueprint for Success |
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| All organizations today struggle with the battle to stay relevant to an increasingly distracted group of stakeholders. We need to take full advantage of any and all available tools to help us to build and remain connected to our communities. In fact, for today’s library, the availability of online tools can be a double‐edged sword – a profusion offering overwhelming opportunity. Should you use these tools to build an online community? Or are they best suited to build our ‘offline’ community? Or, should we stop trying to differentiate, and embrace “non‐line” marketing (with thanks to http://www.nonlinemarketing.com) in our community building efforts? Could your library use these online tools as a gathering place for book lovers? Or to harness enthusiastic members willing to increase non‐member awareness of your library’s facilities and programs? Or to help identify potential donors, volunteers or Friends? What about using these tools to influence your community ‘influencers’? Which approach makes the most sense for your library? Join Kelly Kubrick of Online Authority, http://www.onlineauthority.com/, to explore examples of nonline communities and be inspired about ways you can use today’s online tools to enhance your library’s community building efforts. Sponsored by the Manitoba Library Association Facilitator: Kelly Kubrick Convenor: Pat Routledge
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| 10:45 a.m. - noon Location: Colbourne |
Literacy with ICT: Engaging Students in Critical and Creative Thinking and Ethical Behaviour |
| Literate students choose and use ICT, responsibly and ethically, through a process of inquiry across the curriculum, to support their critical and creative thinking about textual, numerical, visual, and aural information as citizens of the global community. How do we support this learning and help students to become independent learners? Note: Michelle Larose-Kuzenko will deliver her session again in French from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Facilitator: Michelle Larose-Kuzenko Convenor: Justin Unrau, Winnipeg Public Library
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| 10:45 a.m. - noon Location: Westminster |
Videostreaming in Manitoba Schools |
| What is video streaming and why is it an important tool for Manitoba’s educators? The panel will present a non‐technical look at how Manitoba Education is providing streamed content to schools across the province. Facilitators: Lynette Chartier and Sam Davoodifar Convenor: John Tooth, Instructional Resources, Manitoba Education
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| 10:45 a.m. - noon Location: Kildonan |
The Power of Project Teams in Libraries: The Success of the University of Winnipeg Library Website Redevelopment Project |
| Project Management knowledge and skills have much to offer to Libraries. The University of Winnipeg Library Website was redeveloped in an incredible ten short weeks during the summer of 2009. With fundamental project management skills, a creative methodology, strong leadership, and a well‐orchestrated team, the new University of Winnipeg Library Website was a success and it was delivered on time, in scope, and within budget. Based on this project and others, the speaker will provide several keys for making your next project a shared success for all involved. Facilitator: Michael Hohner Convenor: Jane Duffy, University of Winnipeg Library
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| 10:45 a.m. - noon Location: Campaign A |
Increasing Public Library Use and Support |
| In the last three years the use of the public library in Selkirk Manitoba has doubled the number items checked out and library visitors. The presentation will detail what worked and what didn’t work as the library expanded its membership through low cost marketing and meeting the needs of niche groups. Groups focused on include teens, preteens, beginning readers and seniors. Facilitator: Ken Kuryliw Convenor: Crystal McGregor, Public Library Services Branch, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
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| Noon - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch (on your own)
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| Noon - 1:15 p.m. | President's lunch (by invitation only) |
Concurrent Session 6
| 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Location: Campaign B |
Developing and Presenting a Business Case |
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| Whether it's a request to attend a conference, the acquisition of a new online service, or plans to join a consortium, library staff are more and more expected to be able to produce a "business case", or rationale, for the proposed expenditure or effort. Maggie will take us through the research necessary to construct a business case, including cost benefits and finding local champions for the cause; suggestions for structuring an effective request for funding, either in writing or orally; and tips for the actual words used – focussing on the goals of your organization and speaking in the language of your audience. Participants will:
Sponsored by the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Association of Special Libraries and Information Services (CASLIS) Facilitators: Maggie Weaver Convenor: Kerry Macdonald, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
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| 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m Location: Campaign A |
Making Reports Highlight Your Successes |
| This session will provide an overview of the newly released Financial Accountability Guidelines for Municipal and Regional Public Libraries. Budgets, audited financial statements, and annual reports are essential planning and communication tools that will highlight the benefits and successes of your public library. Copies of the participants' libraries audited financial statements, budgets, and annual narrative. Participants will be marking the documents to indicate areas they might change. If you plan to attend this session, it would be useful to bring one of your institutional annual reports and, if possible, your budget. Facilitator: Denise Weir Convenor: Margo Eckberg, Public Library Services Branch, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
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| 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m Location: Kildonan |
Not Your Daddy's Jackdaw |
| From the 1960s to 1990s facsimile documents sets, exemplified by “Jackdaws” were a popular educational resource for teachers at the elementary and secondary school‐levels. A series of British origin they eventually included topics related to Canada, the U.S. and other counties. “Jackdaws” were fairly cheaply produced and included the content if not the exact look of historic documents. With the advances in computer technology and inclusion of scanned documents on the internet the “Jackdaw” concept became largely obsolete by the end of the 1990s. In order to compete, publishers who wished to reproduce archival documents on paper began to use more advanced printing technology to create very high quality, realistic documents first as sets and now mainly as inclusion in large‐format illustrated books which reproduce the look and even feel of the originals. Brian will sketch the history of facsimile document publication to the present and he will suggest that even though these publications are intended as coffee table books they still have some great education possibilities. Facilitator: Brian Hubner Convenor: Jordan Bass, Neil John Maclean Health Sciences Library
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| 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m Location: Colbourne |
La littératie avec les TIC : développer la pensée critique et créatrice, et le comportement éthique chez les élèves |
| Les élèves versés en littératie avec les TIC choisissent et utilisent les technologies de façon éthique et responsable pour développer, à titre de citoyens du monde, leur capacité́ de pensée créative et critique au sujet de l'information textuelle, numérique, visuelle et orale. Ils acquièrent cette littératie selon un processus d'exploration‐recherche dans tous les programmes d'études. Comment pouvons‐nous appuyer cet apprentissage pour aider les élèves à devenir des apprenants indé́pendants? Note: Michelle LaroseKuzenko présentera sa session de nouveau en Anglais de 10h45 à 12h00. Facilitator: Michelle Larose‐Kuzenko Convenor: Dianna Morris, Public Library Services Branch, Manitoba Culture, Heritage and Tourism
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| 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Coffee Break |
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Concurrent Session 7
| 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Location: Kildonan |
12 Habits of Highly Effective Librarians |
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| Libraries are changing to meet user needs and remain relevant. So also are librarians faced with the prospect of re‐inventing ourselves to adjust and adapt to our changing environments by building new areas of expertise. Perfect for both newcomers to the field and experienced librarians who want to invigorate their current practices, this talk looks at the key issues affecting libraries and librarians and focuses on the personal and professional competencies that librarians must develop. Through fascinating statistics, anecdotes and practical tips, this session offers compelling arguments for adopting forward‐looking habits to increase professional success and personal satisfaction. Facilitator: Maureen Sawa Convenor: Pat Routledge
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| 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Location: Campaign B |
It Ain’t Over Yet: Continuing Education Opportunities for Library Technicians |
| Educational opportunities don’t need to end as soon as you have your library technician diploma. There are many continuing education offerings that library technicians can take advantage of. There is no law that says once you have your diploma you have to work towards a MLIS. We are library technicians because we love what we do.
This session will discuss the benefits of ongoing continuing education as well as some of the continuing education opportunities available for library technicians.
Sponsored by the Manitoba Association of Library Technicians (MALT) Facilitator: Karen Hildebrandt Convenor: Karen Sawatzky, Pitblado LLP
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| 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Location: Campaign A |
Friends of Your Library: Passionate Partners |
| This session will explore the reasons why libraries need Friends as one of their primary partners and how your library can benefit from having a Friends group. It will also demonstrate how Friends can passionately spread the word about the library's value in the community. Facilitator: Dorothy Macnaughton Convenor: Heather Graham
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| 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Location: Westminster |
Audiobooks in Schools – Why Not? |
| There are numerous advantages to integrating audio books into schools and libraries. Why not convert existing CD’s to MP3 or MP4 format? Why not record voices reading popular stories and load them onto various devices? Why not buy audiobooks from online companies such as Audible Kids for school use? Chantal will share her journey over the last 2 years as she attempted to integrate audio books into her classrooms and school library. Facilitator: Chantal Fillion Convenor: Carolyn Minor, Winnipeg Public Library
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| 3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Location: Colbourne |
Web 2.0 Choices and Challenges: Talking About Web 2.0 Without Making Your Mother Bored |
| Web 2.0 tools can be used to develop motivating, interactive experiences. We will share favorite internet applications as we demonstrate ways to use the tools to foster collaboration, create and share information in new ways, and enhance learning. Mother and son team, Margaret Stimson, a former school library consultant and Tom Stimson, an Early and Middle Years teacher will approach the theme from the perspectives of those in classrooms and libraries. Facilitators: Margaret Stimson & Tom Stimson Convenor: Justin Unrau, Winnipeg Public Library
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