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ArLA/SELA 2019 Joint Conference

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(SELA) Social-Emotional Learning in Your Library

Presenting techniques, approaches, instruction, programming and collections to promote the practices of mindfulness in youth services spaces. Informing librarian practice, complements classroom efforts to work on social emotional learning, and serves as a guide to the increasing awareness of the affective needs of young people in library settings.

Speakers

Wendy Stephens

Jacksonville State University

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
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8:30am CDT

From Public to Academic Libraries

Transitioning from public to academic libraries requires a paradigm shift not immediately evident when considering a job change. Three librarians who started their careers in public libraries, then successfully transitioned to academic libraries will discuss their individual experiences from Technical Services, Collection Development, and Management perspectives.

Speakers

Rebecca Rose

Interim Assistant Dean of Libraries, Associate Professor, University of North Georgia

Melissa Lockaby

Collection Management Librarian - Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia

Collection Management Librarian & Coordinator of Information Services/Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia - Dahlonega, GA

Linh Uong

Catalog Metadata Librarian - Assistant Professor

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 203

8:30am CDT

It's Game Time

Gamification is the process of adding games or game-like elements to something to encourage participation. The games are used to introduce and reinforce student knowledge regarding library services and also the Information Literacy program. Using Family Feud, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and other interactive games provides an innovative way to allow students to become more involved with learning in a non-traditional way

Speakers

Sonya Lockett

Coordinator of Public Services, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff/John Brown Watson Memorial Library

People should talk to me about Circulation Services, Interlibrary Loan and Gamification.

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 103

8:30am CDT

Library Social Workers

Are you curious about why libraries are adding Social Workers to their staff? This session will help raise awareness of the work being done to help marginalized and underprivileged patrons by library Social Workers. In addition to working directly with patrons, Social Workers provide support and training to library staff on a variety of topics to improve their work with these patrons. Come join the discussion!

Speakers

Rebecca Beadle

Community Resource Specialist

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 102

8:30am CDT

Professional Service: How to Engage in the Local and National Library Conversation

Participating in the local and national library conversation is crucial for professional development and growth; however, it can be difficult to determine a way in to the conversation. In this session, learn strategies from library professionals on how to become involved with the Arkansas Library Association, American Library Association, Amigos Library Services, and more.

Speakers

Jodie Borgerding

Continuing Education Services Manager, Amigos

Lacy Wolfe

Information Literacy and Reference Services Librarian, Henderson State University

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 206

9:30am CDT

Don't Judge a "Book" by its Cover

Looking for initiatives to strengthen your community? The UCA Library recently hosted a Human Library event, allowing “readers” to select from a collection of “human books” representing stigmatized groups within the community. In addition to facilitating civil discussions, this program can improve outreach and library understanding of diverse service populations.

Speakers

Hannah Hanshaw

Education and Outreach, University of Central Arkansas

Joanna Warren

University of Central Arkansas

Chrissy Karafit

Librarian, University of Central Arkansas

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 103

9:30am CDT

Exploring Libguides for K-12 Literacy

This presentation will give valuable resources to enhance K-12 grades literacy skills in the classroom. By creating libguides to facilitates a practical solution for assisting with library instruction, teaching the research procedure, using databases, giving emphasis to age appropriate information literacy skills, and providing subject-specific resources for student success in class assignments.

Speakers

Shenise McGhee

Librarian/Professor, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Shenise McGhee, Librarian/Professor at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. Her research interests include intellectual freedom, open education resources, assessment, marketing, information literacy instruction, and digital librarianship. Shenise has been in academic librarianship... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 102

9:30am CDT

Public Libraries and the Opioid Epidemic

Report on how pub libraries can respond in a positve, life saving manner to opioid abuse in Arkansas. Inform availability of free Narcan and the availability of training.

Speakers

Kirk Lane

Arkansas Drug Director

John Wells

Library Director, Garland County Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 207

10:30am CDT

"How Can I Help You?" and Other Ways to Lose Patrons

In this presentation I draw on years of customer service experience to help librarians cultivate the best in customer service experience. I provide techniques for creating better communication, interactions, and experiences for patrons of all kinds. I also communicate how important it is to have a written customer service policy.

Speakers

Phillip Carter

Director, Lamar County Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 205

10:30am CDT

(SELA) Academic Libraries and their Communities: Two Approaches to Community Engagement

Three librarians will share Community Engagement projects initiated by their libraries. These projects include a health information literacy program, an annual International Festival, and a campus art exhibit that promotes scholarship with students from area high schools. Lessons learned, strategies, and suggestions for getting started are included in the presentation.

Speakers

Laura Slavin

Electronic Resources Librarian, The University of Alabama in Huntsville

I'm the Electronic Resources Librarian at the University of Alabama in Huntsville and the Southeastern Library Association's President-Elect. Looking forward to learning all I can at ER&L 2024!

Rebecca Rose

Interim Assistant Dean of Libraries, Associate Professor, University of North Georgia

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 207

10:30am CDT

(SELA) Putting the L, G, B, T, I and Q in Collection Development: Resources on Sexual Orientation, Intersex, and Gender Identity

Library staff must build inclusive collections to welcome and serve members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) community. This presentation will provide an overview of terminology and resources such as book reviews and awards. Attendees will be able to ask questions in a non-judgmental environment. The goal is to develop a toolkit to make sense of what seems, on the surface, to be alphabet soup.

Speakers

John Siegel

Assistant Librarian - Coordinator of Information Literacy, Upstate University of South Carolina

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 103

10:30am CDT

If the Community Can't Come to You, What Can You Do?

In this session we will tell how to get started with Community Involvement, talk about scheduling, present ideas on possible contacts and how to get them to love your library and give their support. We will also give some concrete examples of what we are doing in our community. Discussion will follow.

Speakers

Ronica Crutchfield

Children's Programming Coordinator, William F. Laman Public Library System

Marilyn Willis

Outreach Coordinator, William F. Laman Public Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 206

1:30pm CDT

Collaborating for Inclusive Academic Support

Come hear about our experiences in establishing an ongoing collaboration with Bailey Library, the Writing Center, and Academic Success at Hendrix College.

Speakers

Charnley Conway

Assistant Director of Academic Success

Felipe Pruneda Senties

Director of the Writing Center

Janice Weddle

Associate Librarian for Instruction and Outreach, Hendrix College

Janice Weddle has worked at Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library since 2017, where she oversees the library’s public services and the Library Associates program for student workers as the Associate Librarian for Instruction and Outreach. She has worked in libraries throughout... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 205

1:30pm CDT

Good Morning, How Are You?

Have you ever had an employee come to work with the worst attitude? Or that one employee that comes in that doesn't feel well and is sad? Have you stopped to ask them, how are you? Well, I do! As circulation supervisor, it is imperative that my staff is as upbeat and cheerful as possible so, we have 'Good Morning, How are you?' time, every morning, so that staff can vent to me and afterwards, try to have a good day. You'll be surprised at how much of a difference it makes in your staff, just to know that someone cares. In this session I will discuss how I go about asking about the staff's day and things I do to get the momentum flowing.

Speakers

Wil'Lani A. Turner

Coordinator of Circulation/Assistant Cataloger, Columbus-Lowndes Public Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 203

1:30pm CDT

Plan It, Host It!: Successful Library Outreach Events Without a Budget

If you are thinking about planning a library event but are discouraged because of budget cuts, this session is for you! As library professionals, we must be willing to think ahead and plan outside of the box to continue to reach our different communities. This session will teach you how to have a successful event, create partnerships, and discuss obstacles that you may face and how to overcome them going forward.

Speakers

Sherry Eskridge

Student Engagement and Outreach Librarian, Arkansas State University

Erika James

Student Assistant Specialist, Arkansas State University

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 103

1:30pm CDT

Tips for Improving your Facebook Reach

With insights gleaned from research on Facebook's latest algorithm, these practical tips aim to get your library's message seen.

Speakers

Robin Campbell

Assistant Director of Communications, William F. Laman Public Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 102

1:30pm CDT

Travels for Teachers

This session shares information for teachers who want to travel for free or very cheaply while gaining new ideas and methods for their teaching.

Speakers

Quanta Wyatt

Library Media Specialist

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 206

3:30pm CDT

(SELA) Put Your Self(ie) Out There: Using Social Media To Advocate for Your Library

Let the world see how invaluable a school library can be for the school, as well as the community, and that a library involves more than just checking out books. Join an AASL Social Media Superstar as we examine how to use social media, apps, and free website builders to your advantage to showcase your library, keep your students and parents informed, and advocate for community partnerships. It’s important to advocate for your library, but first you have to put your self(ie) out there.

Speakers

Amanda Jones

2021 School Library Journal Co-Librarian of the Year, Louisiana School Librarian

Amanda Jones is a teacher-librarian, reading specialist, and 20-year educator at Live Oak Middle School in Watson, LA. She is the 2021 School Library Journal Co-School Librarian of the Year, a 2021 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, the 2020 Louisiana School Librarian of the Year, and... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 102

3:30pm CDT

Creating and Implementing a Comprehensive Academic Library Assessment Plan

Tulsa Community College Library created an assessment plan for all library services. Trends indicate that assessment is important for accreditation and proving value. Do we contribute to the college’s strategic plans? Do services impact student success? Our plan includes methods from traditional reporting to statistical analysis demonstrating impact upon student success.

Speakers

Bob Holzmann

Systems & Digital Technologies Librarian, Tulsa Community College

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 203

3:30pm CDT

Go Gig or Go Home

What can a library with limited resources do to support library users engaged in the gig economy? Many might be surprised at what libraries already do that is vital to this new workforce. For those who wish to go the extra mile, however, we will present some low-cost options to support users in the areas of writing, crafting, small or start-up business ownership, visual arts, and performance arts.

Speakers

Latina Sheard

Manager - CALS Williams Library, Central Arkansas Library System

Jennifer Chilcoat

Deputy Director, Arkansas State Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 103

3:30pm CDT

Great New Books for Storytime!

Participants will learn about the best new books from 2019 to use as part of storytime. Each participant will also receive a swag bag with galleys and publisher material.

Speakers

Rita King

Children’s and Teen Services Manager at Baker & Taylor, Baker & Taylor

After receiving her MLIS from Wayne State University in 2003, Rita began her career as a youth librarian at Kent District Library in Michigan before becoming a Branch Manager at Muskegon Area District Library. Rita currently works as the Baker & Taylor Children’s and Teen Services... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 204

3:30pm CDT

Libraries of Things

It's not just books--we circulate tools, musical instruments, toys, puzzles, telescopes, and more. Learn best practices and varied approaches for funding, developing, and circulating non-traditional library collections.

Speakers

Rachel Tanner

Tool Librarian and Makerspace Programmer, Central Arkansas Library System

Joe Hudak

Branch Services Coordinator, Central Arkansas Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 207

3:30pm CDT

Plan an ACT Test Prep Night

Traveler no longer contains Learning Express which the schools used for free ACT test prep for their students. Rachel will provide a list of alternative websites, books, and apps that could make a great impact on the senior class of the school in your area if you want to plan a test prep event for parents or students.

Speakers

Rachel Shankles

Retired School LMS

Rachel Shankles served as President of AAIM twice and her high school library won the Outstanding Media Program Award twice while she was LMS at Lakeside High in Hot Springs. She is currently Immediate Past President of Arkansas Library Association. Rachel worked as the Practicum... Read More →

CURATE TEST PREP MATERIALS pptx

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 205

4:30pm CDT

Booktalking: Books for Everyone

Participants will hear booktalks about some of the best book published in the past few years. Participants will receive a bibliography of the books presented.

Speakers

Jeff Whittingham

Professor, University of Central Arkansas

Jeff Whittingham is a professor in the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to UCA, he taught middle grades for thirteen years. His scholarly interest include writing instruction, children's literature, and educational technology.

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 204

4:30pm CDT

Earning Your MLS in Arkansas

Are you interested in obtaining a master’s in library science (MLS) through face-to-face classes, without leaving Arkansas? Emporia State University (ESU) in Emporia, KS is considering starting an Arkansas cohort in 2020, and is assessing the interest of Arkansans who wish to pursue an MLS while remaining in Arkansas. Attend this session to learn more about the program and its schedule, ask questions, and share your interest with Emporia State faculty.

Speakers

Kathie Buckman

SLIM's Central KS MLS Director, Emporia State University

Exhibitor

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 206

4:30pm CDT

Picture Books and Problem-Solving: The Coding Connection

Can picture books teach coding concepts? Absolutely! In this session, we will take a look at multiple picture books that provide a segue into coding. Participants will explore hands-on unplugged coding for beginners (students AND teachers). Sequencing, stacks and queues, conditionals and events are just a few coding concepts that can be introduced through picture books. After introducing young coders to basic coding concepts, extend their coding knowledge with codeSpark Academy and The Foos!

Speakers

Ashley Cooksey

University of Central Arkansas

Ashley J. Cooksey (she|her) is the Director of the Technology Learning Center and instructor at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas and a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher. She is passionate about student voice, technology-enhanced learning, creating a growth mindset... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 205

4:30pm CDT

Virtual Recruiting and Engagement: An ALA Emerging Leader Project

Philip Shackelford participated in the 2019 class of Emerging Leaders through the American Library Association and, as part of a team sponsored by ACRL, was tasked with developing an early member outreach and engagement toolkit for ACRL’s Instruction Section, which has moved to an entirely virtual environment and phased out all in-person orientations, outreach, professional development. In this presentation he will report on this project as well as the Emerging Leader program as a whole.

Speakers

Philip Shackelford

Library Director, South Arkansas Community College

Philip Shackelford is the Library Director at South Arkansas Community College and is currently serving as Past-President of ArLA. He is the author of Rise of the Mavericks: The U.S. Air Force Security Service and the Cold War (releasing April 2023) and is the creator and host of... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 103

8:30am CDT

(SELA) Reference Training Refresh: Sherpas for the Mountains of Information

Library staff are no longer the exclusive gatekeepers of knowledge. Rather, we are tour guides through the evolving world of information, helping customers to find appropriate information and navigate new technologies. Explore Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s revamped reference training for library staff and how the Library system prepares all public service staff to be information tour guides pivoting reference services to personalized customer service interactions rather than traditional resource reliance.

Speakers

Kate Engelbrecht

Librarian, Information Services, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 204

8:30am CDT

Engaging Emerging Adults - Programming for 20-Somethings

Though libraries have years of experience providing events for children and their parents, interactive programs that appeal to patrons in their twenties and thirties can be a challenge. However, we can avoid this gap in service by providing engaging events that cater to the interests and schedules of this age group.

Speakers

Sara Stuart

Manager of Adult Services, Craighead County Public Library in Jonesboro

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 103

8:30am CDT

Lessons from Retail: Customer Service Assessment in Libraries

The retail industry has employed “secret shoppers” since the 1940's as a technique to assess customer service. Similarly, since the 1970's both academic and public libraries have used "secret patrons” to ask questions and record observations. This presentation discusses techniques and considerations when conducting secret shopping assessments in libraries.

Speakers

JB Hill

Ottenheimer Library Director, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 203

8:30am CDT

Surviving Ransomware

Ransomware attacks are more common than you might think. Opening the library to find some or all of your PCs non-functional with a ransom note displayed on the desktop is a very real possibility. The good news is you can survive and recover, just like we did. What do you do after you discover the attack? What decisions will you have to make? And what can you do to protect your library? (And don't worry, this won't get too technical!)

Speakers

Nathan James

Deputy Executive Director, Central Arkansas Library System

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 207

9:30am CDT

(SELA) No Money, Don’t Worry: Finding & Curating Free Open Educational Resources

Learn how to save money while also collecting quality content for your library, school, or district. As more districts are facing budgetary concerns, educators are looking toward open educational resources to support their classrooms. Attendees will walk away with quality, vetted sites to enhance learning and come away with the understanding of how to find, select, and curate these free digital resources.

Speakers

Amanda Jones

2021 School Library Journal Co-Librarian of the Year, Louisiana School Librarian

Amanda Jones is a teacher-librarian, reading specialist, and 20-year educator at Live Oak Middle School in Watson, LA. She is the 2021 School Library Journal Co-School Librarian of the Year, a 2021 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, the 2020 Louisiana School Librarian of the Year, and... Read More →

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 102

9:30am CDT

Making Connections to Unseen Collections

Can two library staffers from different departments and shifts connect and collaborate against all odds? Susie (social media strategist) and Ken (special collections library technician) from Henderson State share how they work together to create quick, engaging videos that help make lasting personal connections whilst promoting the usually unseen special collections in their library.

Speakers

Ken Angell

Library Technician, Henderson State University

Susie Kirk

Library Social Media Strategist, Henderson State University

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 203

9:30am CDT

Move That Collection!

How the Traveling Books program provides resources for teachers to engage preschoolers in positive interactions with literacy so they are better prepared to begin reading in schools. This program provides Early Learning Centers/daycares with bins of 20 books and literacy tips every two weeks.

Speakers

Nichole Dennis

Education Specialist, Craighead County Public Library in Jonesboro

Rebekah Harmon

Youth Services Supervisor, Craighead County Public Library in Jonesboro

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 204

10:30am CDT

(SELA) Library Offline: Providing Library Services During a Renovation

How do you meet the needs of library users without a permanent, brick-and-mortar library? This project focused on practical strategies for providing continued library services in a community when a location is closed. These include mobile book units, stand-alone return boxes, embedded libraries, small storefront locations and larger temporary locations.

Speakers

Kate Engelbrecht

Librarian, Information Services, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Sunday September 29, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 103

10:30am CDT

Imagine: One App to Rule Them All

Imagine a time when patrons need only a single app to retrieve your library’s digital materials across all content providers. A national project is close to this dream. Find out about the SimplyE app, what implemented libraries are saying about it, and how you can participate.

Speakers

Christine Peterson

Engagement & Emerging Technologies Coordinator, Amigos Library Services

As part of a team at Amigos Library Services, I manage the SImplyE implementation project. Talk to me if you are interested in either hosting SimplyE for yourselves or having us host the app for your patrons.

Sunday September 29, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 207

10:30am CDT

The Art of Library War: Deploying Your Staff in the Circulation Battlefield

Using teachings from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, this session will take a practical approach to teaching staff to be supervising commanders and training student workers to be elite soldiers in the never-ending war that is circulation. Discussion points will include what we call The Five Major Facets of Circulation, creating a battle plan, branches of student workers, deployment of student workers, and special operations. With the help of Sun Tzu and our session, we will learn how to win any battle that happens within the circulation battlefield.

Speakers

Chelsea Young

Operations Assistant, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Shawn Manis

Operations Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Sunday September 29, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 204