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Annual Conference Program Files 2009

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Tuesday, November 3

  • Policy Summit: Focus on the Future

Wednesday, November 4

Wednesday Poster Sessions

Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

  • Opening Session – Nancy Pearl, The Pleasures of Reading

Wednesday, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

  • Nurturing Knowledge: The Five Essentials of Early Literacy Development
    Youth Services Track
    Speaker: Susan Neuman, Professor of Educational Studies, University of Michigan, School of Education
    09MLAAnnualNurturingKnowledgeNeuman.pdf
  • Great Stories Book Club Grant
    Youth Services Track
    Speakers: Sara Tackett, Youth Services Coordinator, Jackson District Library; Sally Wilcox, Teen Services Librarian, Ionia Community Library; Deb Motley, YALSA Outreach Committee, Teen Service Librarian, Orion Township Library
  • Are You Ready to Roll? Expected Technology Competencies and the Library Worker
    Technology Track
    Speaker: John J. Burke, Library Director Gardner-Harvey Library, Miami University Middletown, Ohio
    09MLAAnnualAreYouBurke.pdf
  • Ask the Expert: Michigan’s Financial Forecast
    Ask the Expert Track
    Speaker: Mark Haas, Chief Deputy State Treasurer, Michigan Department of Treasury
    09MLAAnnualMichigansFinancialHaas.pdf
  • Give 'Em the Business: Adding Value with Business Services at Your Library
    Advocacy & Marketing Track
    Speaker: Amy Cochran, Reference Librarian—Business, Grand Rapids Public Library; Elizabeth Kudwa, Business Librarian, Capital Area District Library; Nicollette Sosulski, Business Librarian, Portage District Library; Tera Moon, Business Librarian, Southfield Public Library
    09MLAAnnualGiveEmCochran.pdf
  • Breaking into the Pack: Librarians as Educators
    Academic Track
    Speakers: Thomas A. Atwood, Information Literacy Coordinator, University of Toledo; Daniel E. Feinberg, Information Literacy Lecturer, University of Toledo
    09MLAAnnualBreakingIntoAtwoodFeinberg.doc
    09MLAAnnualBreakingIntoAtwoodFeinberg.ppt
  • Working with Writing Programs to Infuse Information Literacy Across the Curriculum
    Academic Track
    Speakers: Suzanne Gray, Assistant Professor/Information Literacy Librarian, Eastern Michigan University Bruce T. Halle Library; Sarah Fabian, First Year Experience Librarian, Eastern Michigan University, Bruce T. Halle Library
    09MLAAnnualWorkingWithFabianGray01.pdf
    09MLAAnnualWorkingWithFabianGray02.pdf
  • How to Be a Lean, Mean Programming Machine
    Adult Services Track
    Speakers: Sandy Gilmore, Outreach Librarian, Auburn Hills Public Library, Renee Holden, Adult Services Librarian, Auburn Hills Public Library
    http://www.slideshare.net/booked4lunch/lean-mean-programming-machine

Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

  • Book Talking to Youth and Teen Services
    Youth Services Track
    Speaker: Nancy Pearl, Librarian, Author, NPR Commentator
    09MLAAnnualBookTalkingPearl.pdf
  • Ask the Expert: How to Plan for Capital Replacement/Maintenance Costs
    Ask the Expert Track
    Speaker: Stephen Smith, AIA, Senior Vice President, TMP Associates
    09MLAAnnualAskTheSmith.pdf
    Spreadsheet files are distributed as an interactive tool, under the Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/
    09MLAAnnualAskTheSmithCapitalReplacementSchedule.xls
    09MLAAnnualAskTheSmithCapitalMaintenanceSchedule.xls
  • Hyper-Local History
    Technology Track
    Speaker: Jack Simpson, independent historical researcher and former Curator of Local and Family History, Newberry Library, Chicago
    09MLAAnnualHyperlocalHistorySimpson.pdf
  • Consumer Health All-Stars in Michigan Libraries: MedlinePlus and Michigan Go Local in Your Community
    Advocacy & Marketing Track
    Speaker: Linda A. Draper, Project Director & Librarian, Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library; Jill Turner, Project Selector/Reviewer and Librarian, Wayne State University Shiffman Medical Library  09MLAAnnualConsumerHealthDraper.pdf
  • Pole Position or Pit Stop? The Library’s Place in New Faculty Orientation
    Academic Track
    Speaker: Thomas A. Atwood, Information Literacy Coordinator, University of Toledo; Alice Crosetto, Collection Development Coordinator, University of Toledo; Laura Kinner, Director of Technical Services, University of Toledo
  • Faculty-Librarian Collaboration in New Spaces: The Embedded Librarian
    Academic Track
    Speakers: Beth Tumbleson, Assistant Director, Gardner-Harvey Library, Miami University, Middletown, Ohio; John J. Burke, Library Director, Gardner-Harvey Library, Miami University, Middletown, Ohio; Sarah Frye, Public Services Librarian, Miami University Middletown
    09MLAAnnualFacultyLibrarianTumbleson.pdf
  • Empathy and Occupational Diversity - Guiding Forces for a Service Revolution at Kresge Library
    Leadership Track
    Speaker: Corey Seeman, Library Director, Kresge Business Administration Library, University of Michigan
  • Tips, Tricks and Traps: Do-It-Yourself Questionnaires
    Leadership Track
    Speaker: Brian Hilligoss, Ph.D. Candidate, School of Information, University of Michigan
    09MLAAnnualTipsTricksHilligoss.pdf

Wednesday, 3:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

  • Book Talking for Adult Services
    Adult Services Track
    Speaker: Nancy Pearl, Librarian, Author, NPR Commentator
    09MLAAnnualBookTalkingPearl.pdf
  • Family Literacy Programs and Perspectives
    Youth Services Track
    Speaker: Tom Branigan, Director of Family Literacy, Schools of Hope Literacy Center of West Michigan
    09MLAAnnualFamilyLiteracyBranigan.pdf
  • Surviving a Genealogy Reference Interview
    Adult Services Track
    Speaker: Jack Simpson, independent historical researcher and former Curator of Local and Family History, Newberry Library, Chicago
    09MLAAnnualSurvivngGenealogySimpson.pdf
  • Tomorrow’s Professionals
    Leadership Track
    Speakers: University of Michigan, School of Information Students and Wayne State University Library & Information Science Students
  • Ask the Expert: Planning Interiors for Early Literacy
    Ask the Expert Track
    Speaker: Drew Pennington, ASID, TMP Associates, Inc.
    09MLAAnnualAskThePennington.pdf
  • Economic Gardening Project in Michigan: Libraries as Strategic Partners in Local Economic Development Efforts
    Advocacy & Marketing Track
    Speakers: Laura L. Leavitt, Labor Relations & Business Librarian, Michigan State University; Barbara Fails, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Rural Entrepreneurship and Associate Director, Land Policy Institute, Michigan State University
    09MLAAnnualEconomicGardeningFails.ppt
  • Implementing Facebook and MySpace as an Academic Tool
    Technology Track
    Speakers: Kathleen Langan Rubin, Humanities Librarian, Western Michigan University, Dianna Sachs, Instructional Services Librarian, Western Michigan University; Ed Eckel, Engineering and Applied Sciences Librarian, Western
    Michigan University
  • One-Room Schoolhouse Project: A Successful Model for Outreach, Partnerships, Senior Services, and Local History
    Adult Services Track
    Speaker: Bill Harmer, Library Director, Chelsea District Library; Elizabeth Goldman, Database Librarian, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Ontario ; Tina Patterson, former director, Chelsea Senior Center
    09MLAAnnualOneRoomGoldman.pdf
    09MLAAnnualOneRoomHarmer.pdf
    http://www.blackriverintl.com/mla2009.htm

Thursday, November 5

Thursday Poster Sessions

  • Student Outreach via Library Promotions
    Mari Kermit-Canfield, Stacy Anderson, Emily Mitchell - Ferris State University
    09MLAAnnualStudentOutreachMitchell.pdf
  • VuFind implementation, customization, and usability study at Western Michigan University
    Birong Ho - Western Michigan University
  • LibGuides at MSU
    Jenny Brandon - Michigan State University
  • Decision making matrix for ILL operations
    Joe Sharpe - Wayne State University
  • Strategic content negotiation for the small library
    Sophia Guevara - W.K. Kellogg Foundation
  • Analysis of Chat Reference Service
    Anthony Molaro - Grand Valley State University
  • Developing a Local Music Collection
    Kelly Bennett - Ferndale Public Library
    09MLAAnnualDevelopingLocalBennett.pdf
  • 10 Easy Pieces: Quick Tips to Make CHI Shine at Your Library!
    Linda Draper - Wayne State University
    09MLAAnnualTenEasyDraperHandout.pdf
    09MLAAnnualTenEasyDraperPoster.pdf
  • Library Innovation using Second Life
    Sara Martin - University of Detroit-Mercy

Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

  • Part-time Employee Benefits for Better Retention
    Speaker: Jane Mulder, Marketing Coordinator, MEBS
  • Libraries Prosper with Passion, Purpose and Persuasion
    Advocacy & Marketing Track
    Speakers: Kathleen Reif, Director, St. Mary’s County Public Library, Maryland
    http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=2330
    09MLAAnnualLibrariesPropserReif.pdf
  • Playing up Storytime
    Youth Services Track
    Speaker: Julie Moore, Early Childhood Specialist, West Bloomfield Township Public Library
    09MLAAnnualPlayingUpMoore.pdf
  • Afterschool Arts Apprenticeship (AAA)
    Youth Services Track
    Speakers: Laurie St. Laurent, Director, Marshall District Library; Shelley Preston, Coordinator AAA, Marshall District Library
    09MLAAnnualAfterschoolArtsStLaurent.ppt
  • The Beauty of Some Rights Reserved: An Introduction to Copyright, Publishing and Creative Commons
    Technology Track
    Speaker: Molly Kleinman, Copyright Specialist and Special Projects Librarian, University of Michigan
    09MLAAnnualTheBeautyKleinman01.pdf
    09MLAAnnualTheBeautyKleinman02.pdf
  • Going Green - Strategies for Sustainable Libraries
    Leadership Track
    Speakers: Christine Ayer, Coordinator of Customer Experience, Evanced Solutions; Joel Wiese, Energy Efficient Mortgage Expert; President, Urban Options; Christa Robinson, Associate Kitchen and Bath Designer, Sustainable Interior Designer, Lansing Community College
  • Ask the Expert: How to Manage Library Technology
    Ask the Expert Track
    Speakers: Karen Knox, IT Manager, Rochester Hills Public Library; Ken Rutyna, Senior Network Engineer, Knight Technology Group
    09MLAAnnualAskTheKnox.pdf
  • Delivering Library Resources and Services through Course Management Systems
    Academic Track
    Speakers: Suzanne Bernsten, Web Services Librarian, Lansing Community College; Sara D. Miller, Assistant Library Instruction Coordinator, Michigan State University; Kim Farley, Instructional Services Librarian, Lansing Community College
    09MLAAnnualDeliveringLibrary.pdf
    09MLAAnnualDeliveringLibrary.ppt
  • Making Sense of Business Reference
    Adult Services Track
    Speaker: Celia Ross, Associate Librarian, Kresge Business Administration Library, University of Michigan 09MLAAnnualMakingSenseRoss.pdf

Thursday, 11 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

  • Nurturing Innovation
    Leadership Track
    Speaker: Sari Feldman, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Ohio; Tracy Strobel, Deputy Director,  Cuyahoga County Public Library, Ohio
    09MLAAnnualNurturingInnovationFeldman.pdf
  • 100 Best Video Games for Public Libraries
    Collections Track
    Speaker: Warren Buckleitner, Ph.D., Editor, Children’s Technology Review
  • Sorting Out the Answers
    Technology Track
    Speaker: Jamie Morris, Community Relations Specialist, Clinton-Macomb Public Library, Aaron Green, Technology Manager, Clinton-Macomb Public Library; Juliane Morian, Associate Director, Clinton-Macomb Public Library
  • Ask the Expert: How to Finance/Refinance Library Construction Projects
    Ask the Expert Track
    Todd A. Samuelson, CPA, Partner, UMBAUGH, Lansing
  • Dewey or Don’t We: Making Library Collections More Accessible
    Collections Track
    Speakers: Melissa Rice, Head of Adult Services, Frankfort Public Library District; Stephanie Conarton, Technical Services Coordinator, Delta Township District Library
    http://www.slideshare.net/fpld
    09MLAAnnualDeweyOrConarton.pdf
  • Assessing Information Literacy from the Ground Up – Creating a Culture of Assessment
    Academic Track
    Speakers: Kristen L. Motz , Instruction Coordinator/Reference Librarian, Ferris State University; Randall S. Schroeder, Department Head for Public Services, Ferris State University
    http://www.slideshare.net/freeweb/assessing-information-literacy-from-the-ground-up
  • Helping Your Patrons Understand the Global Financial Crisis: Turning Economic Chaos into a Useful Teaching and Marketing Tool
    Adult Services Track
    Speaker: Celia Ross, Associate Librarian, Kresge Business Administration Library, University of Michigan 09MLAAnnualHelpingPatronsRoss.pdf
  • Diamonds and Toads: The Year in Children’s Literature
    Collections Track
    Speakers: Paula Schaffner, Head of Youth Services, Saline District Library; Jaclyn Miller, Youth Services Librarian, Rochester Hills Public Library; Ieva Bates, Youth Services Librarian, Ann Arbor District Library

Thursday, 2:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

  • Game On! Essential Electronic Services for Youth
    Youth Services Track
    Speaker: Warren Buckleitner Ph.D, Trustee, Flemington Free Public Library; Editor, Children’s Technology Review
  • Death by Digitization: The Library of Michigan’s Digital Projects, Future Prospects, and Lessons Learned the Hard Way
    Technology Track
    Speakers: Randy Riley, Special Collections Manager, Library of Michigan; Kris Rzepczynski, Michigan/Genealogy Coordinator, Library of Michigan
  • Best Practices for Managing Your E-Collection
    Technology Track
    Speaker: Jackie Wrosch, Systems Librarian, Eastern Michigan University, Michael Barnes, Cataloging/Metadata Librarian
  • It Ain’t Necessarily So: Challenging the Assumptions of Legacy Librarianship
    Leadership Track
    Speaker: George Needham, Vice President Member Services, OCLC
    09MLAAnnualItAintNeedham.pdf
  • Everyday Leadership - Making Your Library a Great Place to Do Great Work
    Leadership Track
    Speaker: First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern
    09MLAAnnualEverydayLeadershipMulhern.ppt
  • Ask the Expert: Internal Control Risk Assessment
    Ask the Expert Track
    Speakers: Roger E. Hitchcock, C.P.A., Partner, Andrews, Hooper & Pavlik, PLC; Duane Reyhl, C.P.A, Andrews, Hooper & Pavlik, PLC
    09MLAAnnualInternalControlHitchcock.pdf
  • Research Consultations: Delivering Personalized Library Instruction to Students
    Academic Track
    Speaker: Sarah M. Frye, Public Service Librarian, Gardner-Harvey Library, Miami University Middletown, Ohio
  • Focus on Community: Bringing Library Outreach Services to Seniors
    Adult Services Track
    Speakers: Julie Solomon, Outreach Librarian, Farmington Community Library; Mary Storch, Outreach Librarian, Novi Public Library
    09MLAAnnualFocusOnSolomon.pdf
    09MLAAnnualFocusOnStorch.pdf
  • Communities of Practice at MLA
    Speakers: Economic Development, Elizabeth Kudwa, Business Librarian, Capital Area District Library; Library Technologies, Sara Memmott, Emerging Technologies Librarian, Eastern Michigan University; Special Collections, Cindy Krolikowski, Librarian III, Wayne State University; Engaging Tweens and Teens @ Your Library, Michelle Brussow, Head Librarian, Capital Area District Library; Work/Life Balance, Holly Flynn, Mathematics Librarian, Michigan State University

Thursday, 3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

  • Sound Coach for Storytellers and Presenters
    Youth Services Track
    Speaker: Charlie “The Noiseguy” Williams, Sound Safari Theater
    09MLAAnnualSoundCoachWilliams.pdf
  • MTagger: Integrating Social Bookmarking into Library Content
    Technology Track
    Speaker: Ken Varnum, Web Systems Manager, University of Michigan
    http://www.slideshare.net/KenVarnum/integrating-social-bookmarking-into-library-content
  • Computer and Job-Seeking Training @ Your Library: The Quicker Picker Upper
    Technology Track
    Speaker: Jennifer Cornell, Technology Trainer, Kalamazoo Public Library; Diane Randall, Business Librarian, Kalamazoo Public Library
    09MLAAnnualComputerAndCornell.pdf
  • Ask the Expert: Managing Library Investments in Times of Economic Turmoil
    Ask the Expert Track
    Speaker: Dawn Lovrovich, Vice President-Investments, Advisory & Brokerage Services, UBS Financial Services
  • Archiving a Presidency: Behind the Scenes at the Ford Presidential Library and Museum
    Collections Track
    Speaker: Elaine Didier, Director, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum
  • Park & Read
    Advocacy and Marketing Track
    Speaker: Betsy Hull, Continuing Education Coordinator, Library of Michigan; Karren Reish, LSTA Coordinator, Library of Michigan; Maia Stephens, Promotional Agent, Michigan Department of Natural Resources
  • ELIS: Embedded Librarian Instructional Services
    Academic Track
    Speakers: Michael F. Strahan, Associate Professor of Library Science, Northern Michigan University; Judith Puncochar, Associate Professor of Education, Northern Michigan University; SaraJane Tompkins, Reference Librarian, Northern Michigan University
    09MLAAnnualELISStrahan.ppt
  • Serving World Language Speakers
    Adult Services Track
    Speakers: Helen J. Pytiak, Adult Services Librarian, Troy Public Library; Kirk Borger, Director, Riverview Public Library
    09MLAAnnualServingWorldPytiak.pdf

Thursday, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

  • MLA Annual Meeting

Friday, November 6

Friday, 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

  • Closing General Session
    David Weinberger, Technologist, Fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard Law School