OLSSI 2011 Class List & Schedule of Events
Sunday – July 31, 2011
3:00 – 5:00 PM: CHECK-IN -- Biddle Residence Hall, Registration/Info Room
5:00 – 6:00 PM: Meet & Greet with snacks -- Biddle Residence Hall, Registration/Info Room
6:00 – 7:30 PM: Opening Remarks + Dinner + Monster's Ball costume contest -- Alden Library
7:30 PM –
Entertainment & Games
8:00 – 9:00 PM: Everything Spooky: A Roundtable/gab-fest of all things spooky, from books, films, TV, and more.
-- Biddle Residence Hall, Registration/Info Room
Monday – August 1, 2011
7:15 – 8:45 AM: BREAKFAST
9:00 – 10:15 AM (3 class choices):
The CHAIR’s Class ~ NaNoWriMo: One MONSTER of a Book Writing Event (National Novel Writing Month)
or, How I Learned to Give Up Sleep & Love the Book -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructors: Tanya Ellenburg-Kimmet (OLSSI Chairperson), Wright State University Libraries; P.M. Bradshaw, Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library (OLSSI Secretary/Treasurer)
Description: Each November, thousands of people participate in National Novel Writing Month and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in just 30 short days! Tanya and Michael will explain the concepts & procedures involved in participating in this event, compare screams and rants of the trials, and will also offer week-by-week examples of their experiences while they convince you to join them this November!
Teambuilding – Gathering your Mob to Storm a Castle -- Morton Hall, Room 126
Instructor: Kristen Lindsay, Academic and Career Support Center, Heidelberg College
Description: Currently the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of the Academic and Career Support Center at the Heidelberg University, Ms. Lindsay has also worked successfully with students and professional staff at large state universities over the past 13 years. Through creating teams involving students, parents, faculty and colleagues, she has developed an extensive repertoire of teambuilding exercises and activities.
Avoiding the Monsters in the Dark with Nightlights: WorldCat & LibGuides! -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Brian C. Gray, MLIS, Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University
Description: Scare off the fear of the unknown through an introduction and overview on how these two tools can assist in reference, collection development, and personal enjoyment. Gain the knowledge to lead in the resurrection of answers for everyone.
7:15 – 8:45 AM: BREAKFAST
9:00 – 10:15 AM (3 class choices):
The CHAIR’s Class ~ NaNoWriMo: One MONSTER of a Book Writing Event (National Novel Writing Month)
or, How I Learned to Give Up Sleep & Love the Book -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructors: Tanya Ellenburg-Kimmet (OLSSI Chairperson), Wright State University Libraries; P.M. Bradshaw, Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library (OLSSI Secretary/Treasurer)
Description: Each November, thousands of people participate in National Novel Writing Month and attempt to write a 50,000-word novel in just 30 short days! Tanya and Michael will explain the concepts & procedures involved in participating in this event, compare screams and rants of the trials, and will also offer week-by-week examples of their experiences while they convince you to join them this November!
Teambuilding – Gathering your Mob to Storm a Castle -- Morton Hall, Room 126
Instructor: Kristen Lindsay, Academic and Career Support Center, Heidelberg College
Description: Currently the Assistant Dean of Students/Director of the Academic and Career Support Center at the Heidelberg University, Ms. Lindsay has also worked successfully with students and professional staff at large state universities over the past 13 years. Through creating teams involving students, parents, faculty and colleagues, she has developed an extensive repertoire of teambuilding exercises and activities.
Avoiding the Monsters in the Dark with Nightlights: WorldCat & LibGuides! -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Brian C. Gray, MLIS, Kelvin Smith Library, Case Western Reserve University
Description: Scare off the fear of the unknown through an introduction and overview on how these two tools can assist in reference, collection development, and personal enjoyment. Gain the knowledge to lead in the resurrection of answers for everyone.
10:30 – 11:45 AM (3 class choices):
Grey Literature and Geology -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: James St. John, School of Earth Sciences, Ohio State University at Newark
Description: Grey literature is defined as literature that is not well known, limited in distribution, rarely cited, rarely listed in reference databases, and rarely housed in libraries, and as such is challenging on many levels for libraries, library workers, and library users. This class will explore the nature of gray literature, using many categories of geologic references as examples. These include field trip guidebooks, conference abstracts volumes, dissertations, theses, specialist newsletters, self-published items, foreign journals & books, well logs, military reports, mine maps, etc.
Representing Your Library: It’s Not Too Scary! -- Morton Hall, Room 126
Instructor: Mandy Knapp, Worthington Libraries
Description: This program is fashioned after the American Library Association’s Frontline Advocacy Initiative, and is designed to give staff the tools they need to both motivate library patrons to support the library's initiatives and interests, and to feel comfortable in that role.
The Case of the Career Quest: Job Searching Skills for Library Staff -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Carissa Thatcher, LRC Manager and One Stop Assistant, Southern State Community College
Description: Learn how to help patrons go from unemployed or under-employed to a proud member of our workforce utilizing free resources for resume writing, interview skills, and career exploration, both online and off.
Grey Literature and Geology -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: James St. John, School of Earth Sciences, Ohio State University at Newark
Description: Grey literature is defined as literature that is not well known, limited in distribution, rarely cited, rarely listed in reference databases, and rarely housed in libraries, and as such is challenging on many levels for libraries, library workers, and library users. This class will explore the nature of gray literature, using many categories of geologic references as examples. These include field trip guidebooks, conference abstracts volumes, dissertations, theses, specialist newsletters, self-published items, foreign journals & books, well logs, military reports, mine maps, etc.
Representing Your Library: It’s Not Too Scary! -- Morton Hall, Room 126
Instructor: Mandy Knapp, Worthington Libraries
Description: This program is fashioned after the American Library Association’s Frontline Advocacy Initiative, and is designed to give staff the tools they need to both motivate library patrons to support the library's initiatives and interests, and to feel comfortable in that role.
The Case of the Career Quest: Job Searching Skills for Library Staff -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Carissa Thatcher, LRC Manager and One Stop Assistant, Southern State Community College
Description: Learn how to help patrons go from unemployed or under-employed to a proud member of our workforce utilizing free resources for resume writing, interview skills, and career exploration, both online and off.
Noon – 1:00 PM: LUNCH
1:15 – 2:30 PM (3 class choices):
Leading from the Middle: Why Not Start Today? -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: Sara Bushong, Associate Dean, Bowling Green State University
Description: What does it mean to lead from the middle of an organization? Can you alone, or with others, impact the decision-making process at your library? During this interactive session, you will discover your leadership potential, and return ready to engage with others to move your library forward during these changing times.
Tales of the Dead: Using History in Your Library -- Morton Hall, Room 126
Instructor: Amy Rohmiller, Civil War 150 Leadership Corps
Description: Library staffers are key resources for history researchers, from amateur genealogists to local history questions. This year, library support staff can also help their communities commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Ms. Rohmiller will teach basic genealogy skills, share tips for promoting history in your library, and will also answer questions in this participant-focused session.
Evil Minions 101: Training Student Workers -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructors: Elizabeth Moore-Jacobs, University of Dayton; Maria Vega, Piqua Public Library
Description: In order to get the greatest performance out of your student workers, they need to be properly trained to do essential library tasks. Mr. Alonzo shares his training plans and guidelines for the most effective way to teach and direct student employees.
1:15 – 2:30 PM (3 class choices):
Leading from the Middle: Why Not Start Today? -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: Sara Bushong, Associate Dean, Bowling Green State University
Description: What does it mean to lead from the middle of an organization? Can you alone, or with others, impact the decision-making process at your library? During this interactive session, you will discover your leadership potential, and return ready to engage with others to move your library forward during these changing times.
Tales of the Dead: Using History in Your Library -- Morton Hall, Room 126
Instructor: Amy Rohmiller, Civil War 150 Leadership Corps
Description: Library staffers are key resources for history researchers, from amateur genealogists to local history questions. This year, library support staff can also help their communities commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. Ms. Rohmiller will teach basic genealogy skills, share tips for promoting history in your library, and will also answer questions in this participant-focused session.
Evil Minions 101: Training Student Workers -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructors: Elizabeth Moore-Jacobs, University of Dayton; Maria Vega, Piqua Public Library
Description: In order to get the greatest performance out of your student workers, they need to be properly trained to do essential library tasks. Mr. Alonzo shares his training plans and guidelines for the most effective way to teach and direct student employees.
2:45 – 3:45 PM (2 choices):
Enter the Labyrinth: Library Tour of Alden Library, Ohio University
Instructor: Jo Brown, Alden Library, Ohio University
Description: Join this guided tour of the inner workings and behind-the-scenes action at Ohio University’s Alden Library!
Just How Weird Is Ohio? -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: James Willis, Paranormal Researcher & author
Description: Take a trip with author and paranormal researcher James Willis as he recounts his travels across the Buckeye State in search of the odd and the offbeat for his book, Weird Ohio.
Enter the Labyrinth: Library Tour of Alden Library, Ohio University
Instructor: Jo Brown, Alden Library, Ohio University
Description: Join this guided tour of the inner workings and behind-the-scenes action at Ohio University’s Alden Library!
Just How Weird Is Ohio? -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: James Willis, Paranormal Researcher & author
Description: Take a trip with author and paranormal researcher James Willis as he recounts his travels across the Buckeye State in search of the odd and the offbeat for his book, Weird Ohio.
4:00 – 5:00 PM (2 choices):
X It Came from the Deep: Water Aerobics!
X POOL PARTY !
** We have just been informed that the pool is unavailable to us at this time.
Your new options are:
1) White Elephant Bingo! -- Biddle Residence Hall, Registration/Info Room
2) Free Time -- read, relax, walk campus, take a nap!
3) Get an early start on dinner & exploring Athens!
6:00 PM – DINNER
Dinner is your opportunity to explore Athens, Ohio and the culinary delights that await! Page 5 of this site provides a list of local fare for your perusal.
8:00 – 9:30 PM
GHOST TOUR with James Willis ! -- Meet in Lobby of Biddle Hall (the residence hall we're staying in)
Paranormal researcher James Willis will lead a spooky tour across the Ohio University campus!
X It Came from the Deep: Water Aerobics!
X POOL PARTY !
** We have just been informed that the pool is unavailable to us at this time.
Your new options are:
1) White Elephant Bingo! -- Biddle Residence Hall, Registration/Info Room
2) Free Time -- read, relax, walk campus, take a nap!
3) Get an early start on dinner & exploring Athens!
6:00 PM – DINNER
Dinner is your opportunity to explore Athens, Ohio and the culinary delights that await! Page 5 of this site provides a list of local fare for your perusal.
8:00 – 9:30 PM
GHOST TOUR with James Willis ! -- Meet in Lobby of Biddle Hall (the residence hall we're staying in)
Paranormal researcher James Willis will lead a spooky tour across the Ohio University campus!
Tuesday – August 2, 2011
7:15 – 8:45 AM: BREAKFAST
9:00 – 10:15 AM (3 class choices):
Doing Social Media So It Matters -- Morton Hall, Room 237 (lecture hall)
Instructor: Laura Solomon, Ohio Public Libraries Information Network (OPLIN)
Description: In 2009, the incredible power of social media was demonstrated across the state during the Save Ohio Libraries campaign. Social media is an entirely new form of communication, and many of the old rules about communicating with our patrons no longer apply. Doing social media effectively takes more than just setting up a Twitter or Facebook account. It takes work and expertise to use this medium successfully. Learn the nitty-gritty of doing social media so it matters.
Advice for Reader’s Advisors -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: Joan Luebering, Loveland Library
Description: What do you do when readers ask you to recommend a good book? Review the basics of a reader’s advisory – helping readers describe the kind of books they want, matching readers to books with appeal factors, finding resources to increase your knowledge, and promoting this service to library users.
Japanese Stab Binding -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Susie Rohrbaugh, Alden Library, Ohio University
Description: Japanese stab binding is an ancient form of book binding. It continues to be used to this day in many Asian countries. Ohio University preservation staff will be assisting students to make a notebook, journal or pamphlet.
**Because of materials & individual attention, this class is limited to 18 participants. The first 18 enrolled will get the class; people after that will be enrolled in their second choice.
7:15 – 8:45 AM: BREAKFAST
9:00 – 10:15 AM (3 class choices):
Doing Social Media So It Matters -- Morton Hall, Room 237 (lecture hall)
Instructor: Laura Solomon, Ohio Public Libraries Information Network (OPLIN)
Description: In 2009, the incredible power of social media was demonstrated across the state during the Save Ohio Libraries campaign. Social media is an entirely new form of communication, and many of the old rules about communicating with our patrons no longer apply. Doing social media effectively takes more than just setting up a Twitter or Facebook account. It takes work and expertise to use this medium successfully. Learn the nitty-gritty of doing social media so it matters.
Advice for Reader’s Advisors -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: Joan Luebering, Loveland Library
Description: What do you do when readers ask you to recommend a good book? Review the basics of a reader’s advisory – helping readers describe the kind of books they want, matching readers to books with appeal factors, finding resources to increase your knowledge, and promoting this service to library users.
Japanese Stab Binding -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Susie Rohrbaugh, Alden Library, Ohio University
Description: Japanese stab binding is an ancient form of book binding. It continues to be used to this day in many Asian countries. Ohio University preservation staff will be assisting students to make a notebook, journal or pamphlet.
**Because of materials & individual attention, this class is limited to 18 participants. The first 18 enrolled will get the class; people after that will be enrolled in their second choice.
10:30 – 11:45 AM (3 class choices):
Basic Book Repair: Stitching Your Creature Back Together -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: Lanna Galloway, Athens Public Library
Description: Want to get a little more life from your paperbacks? Need a few more circs on your best sellers before they fall apart? If so, then this is the class for you! This class is loaded with useful information & techniques to keep your circulating items on the shelves.
Grant Writing: How to Survive the Torture Chamber -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Dawne Dewey, Wright State University Libraries
Description: Grant writing is a necessary skill in this time of budget shortfalls. Ms. Dewey, a successful writer of multiple grants for the Wright State University Libraries, will share her successful strategies and pointers for making your grant proposal stand out from the pack.
Are Zombies Just Misunderstood? Dealing with Difficult Patrons -- Morton Hall, Room 237 (lecture hall)
Instructor: Dr. Paul Heintz, Department of Psychology, Edison Community College
Description: We get all kinds in here. Heck, we’ve got all kinds that WORK here. It’s a balancing act – you just have to know how to deal with it. Let’s make it a little less scary. Dr. Paul Heintz, I/O Psychologist & member of the National Association of Behavioral Intervention Teams, discusses understanding and interacting with a wide spectrum of patron (and co-worker) types.
Basic Book Repair: Stitching Your Creature Back Together -- Morton Hall, Room 115
Instructor: Lanna Galloway, Athens Public Library
Description: Want to get a little more life from your paperbacks? Need a few more circs on your best sellers before they fall apart? If so, then this is the class for you! This class is loaded with useful information & techniques to keep your circulating items on the shelves.
Grant Writing: How to Survive the Torture Chamber -- Morton Hall, Room 127
Instructor: Dawne Dewey, Wright State University Libraries
Description: Grant writing is a necessary skill in this time of budget shortfalls. Ms. Dewey, a successful writer of multiple grants for the Wright State University Libraries, will share her successful strategies and pointers for making your grant proposal stand out from the pack.
Are Zombies Just Misunderstood? Dealing with Difficult Patrons -- Morton Hall, Room 237 (lecture hall)
Instructor: Dr. Paul Heintz, Department of Psychology, Edison Community College
Description: We get all kinds in here. Heck, we’ve got all kinds that WORK here. It’s a balancing act – you just have to know how to deal with it. Let’s make it a little less scary. Dr. Paul Heintz, I/O Psychologist & member of the National Association of Behavioral Intervention Teams, discusses understanding and interacting with a wide spectrum of patron (and co-worker) types.
Noon – 1:00 PM: LUNCH
1:15 – 3:00 PM : Final Speaker & Grand Prize Giveaway ! -- Morton Hall, Room 237 (lecture hall)
3:00 – 5:00 PM : CHECK-OUT -- Biddle Residence Hall, Registration/Info Room
1:15 – 3:00 PM : Final Speaker & Grand Prize Giveaway ! -- Morton Hall, Room 237 (lecture hall)
3:00 – 5:00 PM : CHECK-OUT -- Biddle Residence Hall, Registration/Info Room
* You can find the Registration Form at:
http://www.olssi.org/images/stories/documents/2011/2011OLSSIRegistrationForm.pdf
http://www.olssi.org/images/stories/documents/2011/2011OLSSIRegistrationForm.pdf