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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE AND PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Current as of March 7, 2005
Monday, April 11
 11:00am
Conference Registration Opens
1:00 – 4:30pm
Pre-conferences
Every Child Ready to Read
Discover how to demonstrate to parents how important storytimes and reading
aloud are to helping their children be ready to read in this hands-on
workshop that will use the methods developed by PLA and ALSC.
Susan Bard, Early Literacy Program Volunteer Coordinator; Baltimore County
Public Library, Baltimore, Maryland; Moderator: Susan Fichtelberg, Woodbridge
Public Library
Children’s Services Section
The Visible Librarian: Marketing and Advocacy
Libraries are no longer a given. Corporations are closing their libraries
right and left. Hospitals once had to have a library on-site and a
degreed librarian on staff. However, recent changes in the accreditation
guidelines only require “access” to medical information.
Many organizations figure it's all on the Internet and it's all free.
Even public and academic libraries are feeling the pinch; branches
are being closed, librarians laid off. How can you market your library,
yourself and our profession to stay relevant--and employed?
Judith Siess, President, Information Bridges International, Inc., Cleveland,
Ohio,
http://www.ibi-opi.com; Moderator: Sophie Brookover, Camden County Library
Professional Development Committee
Developing Technology Based Youth Participation Projects with Teens
Teens love technology. Well at least some of them do and by providing
opportunities for teens to work with you on technology-based library
projects you have the chance to work with teens who already come to
the library along with others that might never have walked through
your doors before. This session will give you the chance to consider
how to get teens involved in technology-based projects including library
website development, computer troubleshooting, technology mentoring,
online newsletters and tutorials, and more.
Linda Braun, Project Management and Consulting Coordinator, LEO: Librarians & Educators
Online, http://www.leonline.com; Moderator: Judy Macaluso, Ocean County
Library
Young Adult Section
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Information Services in a Larger Context: What in the World is Affecting
the Work We Do?
What is the better future that your customers want? What part of their
future do you plan to make your new job? Benefit from the perspective
of two nationally known experts on the information environment.
As a result of this program, participants will be able to:
1. Identify factors affecting the information environment
2. Predict customers’ information needs in this context
3. Evaluate current services in light of the changing information environment
4. Develop and implement services that resonate with existing and potential
customers
Pat Wagner of Pattern Research, Inc., Denver, Colorado, http://www.pattern.com;
George Needham, Vice-President, Member Services, OCLC, http://www.oclc.org;
Moderator: Joanne P. Roukens, Highlands Regional Library Cooperative
Regional Library Cooperatives
4:30 – 6:30pm
NJLA Store Preview
Join us after the pre-conference sessions for some fun. Shop the NJLA
store early. Music by Guitarist Joseph Frame.
5:00 – 7:00pm
Casual Dinner Buffet in the Restaurant
Enjoy a light dinner with your colleagues at the Ocean View Restaurant.
Pay as you go, no ticket required. Everyone is welcome!
7:00 – 9:00pm
NJLA Trivia Bowl!
Modeled on the GE College-Bowl, this trivia contest will pit teams of
library lovers against each other for the first (and possibly only) NJLA-Bowl
trophy. Questions on librarianship, general knowledge and trivia will
be presented
Everyone is welcome!
Moderator: Michele Ruetty, Hasbrouck Heights Library
Tuesday, April 12
7:30 – 8:15am
Yoga
Enjoy your right to meditate. Suitable for everyone – novices and
continuing practitioners – these classes promise to relax and energize
us as we prepare for active conference days. Classes will be lead by
teachers from Dancing Foot Yoga, of Red Bank.
http://www.dancingfootyoga.com/
7:30am – 5:30pm
Conference Registration Open
8:00am – 5:30pm
NJLA Store Open
8:30am
Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening
The exhibits will be open today until 5:00pm.
9:00 – 9:50am
Retail Reality Check: One Year of Living with Merchandising the Collection
Last year, the New Jersey State Library, South Jersey Regional Library
Cooperative joined with Mount Laurel Library to reinvent the library
environment by using retail style techniques. Circulation zoomed, but
what is staff and customer reaction after a year? Have they made any
other changes? Hear how other NJ libraries have applied in their own
communities the lessons learned from Merchandising the Collection: Trading
Spaces Demonstration Project.
Joan Bernstein, Mount Laurel Library; Karen Hyman, South Jersey Regional
Library Cooperative, http://www.sjrlic.org/tradingspaces; Moderator:
Kathy Schalk-Greene, Mount Laurel Library
Member Services Committee
Games for Teens
Gaming is a fast growing pastime-how can libraries get involved? NJ librarians
will present successful program ideas as well as collection development
strategies. Cathy Delneo, Somerset County, Bridgewater Library; Susan
Sclar, East Brunswick Public Library; Ginny Konefal, North Hunterdon
Central High School; Moderator: Cathy Delneo, Somerset County Library,
Bridgewater Library
Young Adult Section
Promoting Libraries Through Newsletters – Inexpensive
Tips and Tricks
The Production Manager of the NJLA Newsletter will share tips and tricks
to make your newsletter attractive and appealing to your readers. Two
other panelists will discuss soliciting & organizing content & how
small libraries can produce effective newsletters
Anita O’Malley, Production Manager, NJLA Newsletter; Jane Crocker,
Chair, Editorial Board, NJLA Newsletter, Gloucester County College Library;
Arlene Sahraie, Bergen County Cooperative Library System; Moderator:
Leah Wagner, Monroe Township Public Library
NJLA Editorial Board and Public Relations Committee
New Jersey HELPS
Learn how you can help your patrons use NJ Helps, a new free and easy
online way for residents to prescreen for 8 state assistance programs
to help both individuals and families. These programs include food
stamps, energy assistance and childcare.
Marybeth Schaedel, Division of Family Development, Department of Human
Services; Sue Bremner, Communications and Collaboration Unit, NJ Dept.
of Human Services, http://www.njhelps.org/; Moderator: Pat Tumulty, NJLA
Executive Director
How to Influence the Workplace
How you can you make your workplace healthier? What are the destructive,
negative traps that continually damage our relationships with our colleagues?
Learn some key strategies that anyone can practice everyday to improve
the working environment. Join us for a practical workplace program
that will both entertain and enlighten you.
Pat Wagner, Pattern Research, Inc., http://www.pattern.com; Moderator:
Glynis Wray, Ocean County Library
Conference Committee
Beyond The Secret Life of Bees: Some Less Common Choices for Your Book
Discussion Group
Panel of 5-8 librarians will each give a presentation of approximately
5 minutes describing books that have worked well for their library's
book discussion group. Emphasis will be on less well known books or books
not commonly chosen by discussion groups.
Moderator: Dale Spindel, Kenilworth Public Library
Personnel Administration Subcommittee
Pick of the Decade: Best Books for Grades K-8
A selection of recommended books on each grade level by children's literature
experts.
Susan Fichtelberg, Woodbridge Public Library; Bonnie Kunzel, New Jersey
State Library; Karen Messick, The New Jersey State Library for the Blind
and Handicapped; Karen Vasilik, Clifton Public Library; Moderator: Suzanne
M. Miller, Woodbridge Public Library, Fords Branch
Children’s Services Section
10:00 – 10:45am
Keynote Speaker: Toni Garvey
City Librarian, Phoenix Public Library, Phoenix, Arizona and Library
Journal’s Librarian of the Year 2004 Toni Garvey oversees 14 libraries,
serving 1.5 million people. Ms. Garvey revolutionized the Phoenix Public
Library. Among other activities, she extended library hours, developed
online surveys, consulted focus groups, held Spanish classes for staff,
and has partnered with a variety of Phoenix based organizations to encourage
reading and library usage. Under her guidance Phoenix Public Library’s
circulation has increased and new branches are being built and designed
to meet the population’s needs.
Ms. Garvey has over twenty years of experience. She started her career
as a children’s librarian at the Tucson-Pima Public Library. She
has also served as the Deputy Director of the Loudoun County Public Library
in Leesburg, Virginia. In 2001 she was President of the Public Library
Association. Ms. Garvey currently lives in Phoenix with her husband and
children.
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11:00 – 11:50am
Legal Research and the Pro Se Litigant
Individuals acting as their own lawyers can cause problems for librarians
in a number of ways. While attempting to be helpful, librarians cannot
give legal advice. This program has two objectives: to explain the basics
of searching New Jersey case, statutory and administrative law, (both
paper and electronic sources) and to offer advice on how to deal with
the pro se litigant. Practical examples of actual requests will be discussed.
Glen Bencivengo, Esq., Pratt Institute School of Information and Library
Science; Moderator: Jane Bambrick, David & Lorraine Cheng Library,
William Paterson University
Library Directors – Employment Contracts or Not?
Many Library Directors in the state are under the Department of Personnel
and feel that affords some protection of their position. We will hear
from Directors with contracts (both Civil Service and not), from a
representative of the Department of Personnel and from an attorney
on how to ensure a Director has adequate protection in their position.
Jason Stone, East Brunswick Public Library; Christine Zembicki, Clifton
Public Library; Anthony Larice, Attorney, NJ Department of Personnel,
Moderator: Cindy Czesak, Paterson Public Library
Urban Library Section and Personnel Administration Subcommittee
Love in the Library: Romance Readers’ Advisory
Do you cringe when someone asks you for another author who writes "just
like Nora Roberts"? Do you know which of Jayne Ann Krentz's pseudonyms
go with which subgenres of romance? Do you know who the most popular
contemporary romance authors are? Presenters will give you the tools
you need to start romancing your readers so that they'll love the library.
Mary Kay Chelton, Queens College; Moderator: Mary Pritting, Union Public
Library
Professional Development Committee
More Than Words: Developing World Language Collections
New Jersey’s ethnic profile is one of the most diverse in the United
States. These shifting demographics have made many libraries take a look
at their collections development policies. The speakers will talk about
how their libraries responded to their changing populations, why they
began to purchase books in world languages and share insight on how other
libraries can do the same.
Linda Hansen, South Plainfield Public Library; Moderator: Allan M. Kleiman,
Westfield Memorial Library
Special Populations Section
Electronic Communication and Teens – Blogging, IM, Chat,
Etc.
For many teens talking on the phone has been replaced (or supplemented)
with texting, IM, emailing. Teens publish their writing, biographies,
and personal reflections in blogs. Electronic communication is an integral
part of teen life. In this session you’ll learn why teens are
drawn to electronic communication tools and how you can integrate them
into your library’s programs and services.
Linda Braun, Project Management and Consulting Coordinator. LEO: Librarians
and Educators Online, http://www.leonline.com; Moderator: Judy Macaluso,
Ocean County Library
Young Adult Section and Information Technologies Section
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FRBR: The Mystery Explained
Program explains the why's, what's,and how's of the descriptive cataloging
and online catalog display of FRBR (Functional Requirements for Bibliographic
Records).
Glenn Patton, WorldCat Quality Management at OCLC, http://www.palinet.org;
Mary Marks, College at Florham Library, Fairleigh Dickinson University
Technical Services Section
PHOTO (Credit Rich Skopin, OCLC)
Propshop
Flannel and prop stories appealing to a child's natural curiosity and
fun loving spirit.
Join this enthusiastic duo and participate in lively songs and stories
that will enhance your storytime program.
Gail Benton and Trisha Waichulaitis, City of Mesa Library, Arizona; Moderator:
Suzanne M. Miller, Woodbridge Public Library, Fords Branch
Children’s Services Section
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11:30am – 2:00pm
Cash Lunch Bar Opens
Visit the Exhibits
Check Out the NJLA Store
12:00 – 1:30pm
2005 Leadership Luncheon
Honoring President-Elect April Judge, West Caldwell Public Library. The
newly elected section leadership and 2005 scholarship winners will also
be recognized.
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1:30 – 2:20pm
Personnel Policies
Kathleen Carr, Head of Personnel at the Ocean County Library, will speak
about library policy issues.
Kathleen Carr, Ocean County Library; Moderator: Dale Spindel, Kenilworth
Public Library
Personnel Administration Subcommittee
Health Information: It’s There But Do They Know It?
A survey of women's awareness of health information sources revealed
a very low awareness of quality government sources and websites, including
MedlinePlus, the National Library of Medicine, and HealthyNJ. Detailed
findings and analysis will be presented in addition to recommendations
and plans for addressing the problem. Members of the Documents Association
of New Jersey will present plans for a formal state-wide promotion
effort to introduce our citizens to the valuable government resources
available for locating quality health information.
Dorothy Warner, Moore Library, Rider University; J. Drew Procaccino,
Rider University; Ann Babits Grace, East Brunswick Public Library; Moderator:
Dorothy Warner, Moore Library, Rider University
Documents Association of New Jersey
Beyond Faye Kellerman and The Red Tent: Building the Best Jewish Fiction
Collections for Teens and Adults
Find out about new books by popular Jewish authors and learn about other
terrific books and titles you may have missed, so you can recommend them
to your patrons. Learn about specialized review sources, publishers,
organizations, and awards that can help you build your collection of
Jewish fiction.
Rosalind Reisner, Central Jersey Regional Library Cooperative; Moderator:
To Be Announced
Professional Development Committee
Taking on the Extraordinary: Shaping Special Library Events
Using the story of South Orange Public Library’s 24-hour September
11th commemoration as a starting point, consider the possibilities of
a special community event to connect with individuals invigorate members
and highlight the ideals that are inherent in every library.
Melissa Kopecky, South Orange Public Library; Moderator: Peggy Cardigan,
Library Development Bureau, NJ State Library
Right Click! It’s Easy to Copy Cool Graphics for Your
Library Web Page. Can It Lead to Legal Trouble?
Library web page designers seldom have generous (or any) graphic arts
budgets. It’s easy to grab images off the web, but when is it legal?
This session guides you through a handy flowchart that helps you identify
what is in the public domain, gives you a sense of what qualifies as “fair
use,” and offers sample forms to email permission requests when
necessary.
Mary Minow, Library Law Consultant and Co-author of The Library’s
Legal Answer Book, http://www.librarylaw.com; Moderator: Kelly-Ann Pennell,
Ocean County Library, Waretown Branch
Conference Committee
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One Book New Jersey
The author of Dunk, the YA selection for One Book New Jersey 2005, will
talk about his writing and connecting to teens. Howard Fine, noted
illustrator of many best selling children’s titles, will discuss
his work.
David Lubar, Author, Dunk, http://www.davidlubar.com; Howard Fine, Illustrator,
Piggie Pie; Moderator: Pat Vasilik, Clifton Public
One Book New Jersey
2:30 – 3:00pm
NJLA Business Meeting
Everyone is welcome!
2:30 – 3:30pm
Poster Sessions
Read about what others have accomplished, learn about what has worked
for them, and grow by sharing ideas together. List of topics was not
available at press time. For details, please see: http://www.njla.org/conference/2005
3:00 – 3:30pm
Visit the Exhibits
Ice Cream Extravaganza
3:30 – 4:20pm
Booktalk Makeover
Bland booktalks? Booktalk-phobia? A panel of New Jersey librarians will
share booktalking tips that will help your presentations come alive!
Sharon Rawlins, Piscataway Public Library; Carlisle Craft Webber, Kinnelon
Public Library; Liz Burns, Ocean County Library System, Toms River; Sarah
Cornish, Somerset County Library System, Warren Library; Janet Rosolanko,
Somerset County Library System, Hillsborough Library; Jerrie Triano,
Ocean County Library System, Brick; Laura Leonard, Hillsdale Public Library;
Moderator: Sharon Rawlins, Piscataway Public Library
Young Adult Section
Graphic Novels for Children
What is a graphic novel? Are they appropriate for children? An introduction
into the best graphic novels for children, and how they can be used
with children.
Karen Bilton, Somerset County Library; Diane Herbert, Hillsborough Library;
Holly Smith, Tokyopop; Moderators: Suzanne M. Miller, Woodbridge Public
Library, Fords Branch and Kathy Muhm, Clark Public Library
Children’s Services Section
How to Get Published!
This program will be of interest to both would-be writers and non-writers.
Librarians will benefit from an "inside look" at the publishing
industry and process - how agents, editors, offers, contracts work,
as well as what kind of books get bought by whom for what kind of money!
The speaker will talk about her specific experience publishing her
novels as well as her non-fiction books, and also offer some specific
guidance for those lucky librarians who have a book of their own to
sell.
Pamela Redmond Satran, Author and Contributing Editor to Parenting, http://www.pamelaredmondsatran.com/;
Moderator: Karen Kleppe Lembo, Caldwell Public Library
Professional Development Committee
PHOTO (Credit: by Alexa Garbarino)
Hearing Your Deaf Customers: Deaf Culture and the Library
This program focuses on the basics of library services to the deaf and
hard of hearing communities in all types of libraries. What do your
deaf/hard of hearing customers expect of your library? What can every
library provide? What state and local resources are available for you
to provide services and resources for this segment of library customers?
Christine Olsen, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Program, NJ Library
for the Blind & Physically Handicapped Venetia V. Demson, NJ State
Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped; Brian Shomo, Division
of Deaf & Hard of Hearing, NJ DHS; Moderator: Allan M. Kleiman, Westfield
Memorial Library
Special Populations Section
Who Decides Who Gets to Use Your Meeting Room and Exhibit Spaces?
The answer may surprise you. Find out before you get sued. Is it time
to update your meeting room and exhibit space policies? This session
will provide an overview of recent legal decisions and settlements
with recommendations for legally enforceable library policies.
Mary Minow, Library Law Consultant and Co-author of The Library’s
Legal Answer Book, http://www.libraylaw.com; Moderator: MaryEllen Firestone,
East Brunswick Public Library
Conference Committee
Get Out From Behind the Reference Desk
Is the public service desk a barrier to giving good service? Find out
how you can overcome barriers or perceptions of these barriers at this
lively, provocative session.
Maxine Bleiweis, Westport Public Library, Westport, Connecticut; http://www.westportlibrary.org/;
Moderator: Rachel Steiner, Berkeley Heights Public Library
Conference Committee
Accidental Library Manager
The Accidental Library Manager takes a practical look at the skills and
background new and potential library managers need to succeed in their
positions. It reassures those with little preparation and background
for their management roles, who never realized they would be going
into management (or never intended to do so), or whose library school
coursework failed to prepare them for the challenges of management.
In an era where younger and potential managers are told what their
elders think they 'need to lead,' find out what library staff really
wants from their managers, how to use your current background to succeed,
and how to reduce the fear inherent in common concerns.
Extended program, continues until 5:20pm.
Rachel Singer Gordon, Author and Columnist; http://www.lisjobs.com and
http://librarycareers.blogspot.com/; Moderator: Sophie Brookover, Camden
County Library
Professional Development Committee
4:30 – 5:20pm
Best Books for Young Adults
Booktalks of 2005's Best Books for Young Adults selections by past-members
of ALA's BBYA committee.
Bonnie Kunzel, New Jersey State Library: Moderator: Kimberly Paone, Elizabeth
Public Library
Young Adult Services
Baby Sign Language Workshop for Librarians
A certified teacher of the deaf and an American sign language instructor
will demonstrate simple signs that can be used in baby storytime programs.
Georgette Scognamiglio, Clifton Public Library; Moderators: Suzanne M.
Miller, Woodbridge Public Library, Fords Branch and Pat Vasilik, Clifton
Public Library
Children’s Services Section
When I’m 64; Developing Programs & Services for Retired
Boomers
The Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 will begin to retire within
the next few years. For this group of retirees it doesn’t mean
the end; it’s simply the start of something new. What are some
ways that libraries in New Jersey can attract this group to become
lifelong users? How have libraries in Arizona and Connecticut begun
to transform their libraries into lifelong learning centers? What are
some lessons we can learn? Will you and your library be ready for the “age
wave,” when it comes?
Allan M. Kleiman, Westfield Memorial Library; Diantha Schull, President
Libraries for the Future, http://www.lff.org/; Moderator: Chris Grippo,
South Plainfield Public Library
Special Populations Section
History of the MLS in NJ
Pat Reeling will speak about the development of a professional librarian
program in New Jersey, including the Fiftieth Anniversary of SCILS.
Pat Reeling, SCILS, Rutgers University; Moderator: To Be Announced
History & Preservation Section and Rutgers Alumni Association
Privacy Issues in Libraries
Internet sign up sheets, circulation records, personal data, staff observations
-- all different kinds of information exist in library staff databases,
memories, and records. When does a library have to give its records
to law enforcement agencies? What choices does an institution have?
How can libraries achieve a balance between patron rights versus governmental
demands?
Mary Minow, Library Law Consultant and Co-author of The Library’s
Legal Answer Book, http://www.librarylaw.com/; Moderator: MaryEllen Firestone,
East Brunswick Public Library
Outreach to your Business Community
The public library has long been able to serve the small business community,
but needs to position itself in the all-important role as a contributor
to the economic vitality of the community. Hear an easy-to-implement
plan for serving YOUR business community by the author of Helping Business:
The Public Library's Role in Community Economic Development.
Maxine Bleiweis, Westport Public Library, Westport, Connecticut, http://www.westportlibrary.org/;
Moderator: Carol Ann Wilson
Conference Committee
Accidental Library Manager
Extended program continued – see 3:30pm for program description.
The Accidental Library Manager takes a practical look at the skills and
background new and potential library managers need to succeed in their
positions. It reassures those with little preparation and background
for their management roles, who never realized they would be going into
management (or never intended to do so), or whose library school coursework
failed to prepare them for the challenges of management. In an era where
younger and potential managers are told what their elders think they
'need to lead,' find out what library staff really wants from their managers,
how to use your current background to succeed, and how to reduce the
fear inherent in common concerns.
Rachel Singer Gordon, Author and Columnist, http://www.lisjobs.com and
http://librarycareers.blogspot.com/; Moderator: Sophie Brookover, Camden
County Library
Professional Development Committee
5:30 – 7:30pm
NJLA Awards Reception
Featuring Public Relations Awards, Journalism Awards, and the Library
Champion Awards.
Honors and Awards Subcommittee
7:30 – 9:00pm
Library Trustees: Liability of Trustees
New Jersey Library Trustee Association Program
Mary Minow, Library Law Consultant and Co-author of The Library’s
Legal Answer Book, http://www.librarylaw.com/; Moderator: Gail Dysleski,
East Brunswick Public Library
50th Anniversary of the Library School at Rutgers
All are welcome to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of
New Jersey's premier Library School at Rutgers. As you dine on desserts
and sip coffee, you will hear of the program's illustrious history,
faculty, and achievements.
The Rutgers SCILS Alumni Association
9:00 - ?????
Meet and Greet in the Mariners’ Lounge
Drinks and snacks on your own.
Wednesday, April 13
7:30 – 8:15am
Yoga
Enjoy your right to meditate. Suitable for everyone – novices and
continuing practitioners – these classes promise to relax and energize
us as we prepare for active
conference days. Classes will be lead by teachers from Dancing Foot Yoga,
of Red Bank.
http://www.dancingfootyoga.com/
7:30am – 3:00pm
Conference Registration Open
8:00 – 8:30am
Wake Up Coffee With Carol
Meet NJLA President Carol Phillips
8:00 – 4:30pm
NJLA Store Open
9:00 – 9:50am
Almost Famous: How Your Library Can Get In the News
With so many news stories competing for space, how do you make sure your
library gets its fifteen minutes of fame? This panel discussion will
cover how to create effective PR contacts with the media, what the media
wants from you, and how to put the right spin on your events to reach
the right audience.
Gretchen Vanbensusen, Gannett Newsgroup; NJN correspondent; Moderator:
Donna Bachowski, Edgewater Free Public Library
Public Relations Committee
Wireless Access & Laptop Lending in Your Library
"
Wireless Access" is more than The Next Big Thing: it's here, and
libraries of all types are adding it to the services they provide. Indeed,
the benefits of enabling library users to access the library's digital
content as readily as they can make a cellular phone call seem obvious.
And lending people wireless-equipped laptops for the purpose also seems
very much within the mission of libraries. But what are the real expectations
of our potential beneficiaries of wireless access? How much has wireless
capability improved the library work environment and made it more attractive
to our user base? How has it affected staff and library resources? I
will present a case study, survey results, and research into the 'state
of the technology' in order to offer a more realistic look at wireless
network access than seems to be the norm in library literature and many
librarians' expectations. The intent is NOT to dampen people's enthusiasm.
Rather, it is to help other librarians avoid potentially costly missteps
and maximize limited resources.
Hugh Holden, Guggenheim Library, Monmouth University; Moderator: Margaret
Deng, MacKay Library, Union County College
College & University Section / ACRL- NJ Technology Committee
It Ain't Your Grandma's E-Books Anymore!
With changing technology, E-books continue to gain popularity among library
patrons. The speakers will describe how the E-Book format is being
used in a medium-sized public library, a library system, library consortium
and an academic library. Various vendor options (NetLibrary, Baker & Taylor
and Overdrive), download options and accessibility options will be
discussed and shown.
Allan M. Kleiman, Westfield Memorial Library; Mary Mallery, Harry A.
Sprague Library, Montclair State University; Molly O'Connor, Burlington
County Library; Moderator: Paul Schroeder, Bound Brook Memorial Library
Reference Section and Special Populations Section
Qualitative Analysis for Librarians
The aim of this session is to make qualitative research more accessible
to librarians. Panel presentations will include an overview of what
qualitative analysis covers and research examples.
Tricia Libutti, Rutgers University Libraries; Dan O'Connor, SCILS, Rutgers
University; Marie Radford, SCILS, Rutgers University; Moderator: Karen
Hartman, Alexander Library, Rutgers University
College and University Section / ACRL-NJ Research Committee
Joust Read
The artist who created the 2005 Joust Read poster and graphics will do
a powerpoint presentation demonstrating the creative process of producing
commercial artwork as well as illustrating children's books.
Doug Keith, Illustrator, http://members.aol.com/atozdk/; Moderator: Susan
Fichtelberg, Woodbridge Public Library
2005 Summer Reading Club Committee
Achieving Employee Buy-in for a Customer Service Initiative
Using a customer service committee to define good customer service, generate
the list of customer service competencies on which they will be evaluated,
and suggest ways they would like to be rewarded.
Christine Hill, Willingboro Public Library; Moderator: To Be Announced
10:00 – 10:50am
Keynote Speaker: Alice Hoffman
Ms. Hoffman is the author of many best sellers including Practical Magic,
Here on Earth (an Oprah Book Club selection), and Turtle Moon. She began
writing her first novel, Property Of, while still a student at Stanford
University. Since then she has written fifteen novels, two books of short
fiction, six children’s books, and a number of screenplays. Ms.
Hoffman has also regularly contributes to a number of periodicals including
American Review, The New York Times, The Boston Globe Magazine, Redbook,
Architectural Digest, Gourmet, Premier, and Self,
Women’s rights, survival, and magic are some of the motifs that
permeate Ms. Hoffman’s works. Community and family also have important
roles in her books. Everyday life and decisions are often infused by
unusual occurrences, the darkness survived only with love and hope.
Ms. Hoffman, born in New York City, currently lives outside Boston with
her family and her dogs. Her latest work is The Ice Queen.
http://www.alicehoffman.com/
10:50 – 11:30am
Coffee Break with the Exhibitors
Book Signing Times for Michael Cart, David Levithan & Kelly Huegel
presenters at the "Lives are at Stake" Program
11:15 – 11:30am
Children’s Services Section Business Meeting
11:30am – 12:20pm
Everything You Need To Know About Teen Advisory Boards
Are you interested in starting a Teen Advisory Board at your library?
Do you struggle with leading your Teen Advisory Board? Find out what
TABs can offer your library - and your community. Learn techniques for
gaining the support of your administrators and colleagues and discover
new strategies for actualizing the great ideas that teens bring to the
library. The Youth Participation Model supported by ALA/YALSA will be
introduced.
Kimberly Paone, Elizabeth Public Library; Saleena Davidson, South Brunswick
Public Library; Sharon Rawlins, Piscataway Public Library; Theresa Wordelman,
Old Bridge Public Library; Zarita Mattox, Ocean County Library System;
Beth Willoughby, Mary Jacobs Library; Moderator: Kimberly Paone, Elizabeth
Public Library
Young Adult Section
Employee Evaluation
This seminar will demonstrate legal and practical techniques to prepare
and deliver effective performance evaluations. With an interactive
delivery style, the seminar leaders will demonstrate ways to prepare
evaluations that inform and inspire, and, where appropriate, create
evaluations that can be used as a stepping stone to effective discipline
and discharge. This seminar helps participants focus on the fundamental
principles and approaches necessary to implement and administer fair
and meaningful performance evaluations. Participants in this session
will also get an opportunity to participate in a hypothetical performance
evaluation using the techniques learned.
Beth A. Hinsdale, Esq. Grotta, Glassman & Hoffman, P.C.; Moderator:
Michele Reutty,
Free Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights
Administration and Management Section
How the Public Library Can Help Its Educators?
A panel discussion of how different libraries are providing in-service
programs to their teachers.
Shirley Zuk, Old Bridge Public Library; Pat Vasilik, Clifton Public Library;
Miranda Sulikowski, Ocean County Library; Mimi Cirillo, Burlington County;
Moderator: Suzanne M. Miller, Woodbridge Public Library, Fords Branch
Children’s Services Section
Libraries for Dynamic Learning
The future of the library is a topic of continuing concern and speculation.
One emerging vision for libraries is to become less passive as repositories
of information and more interactive as centers of “dynamic” learning.
The varieties of individual and social learning strategies available
in the cyber-visual ecology and the necessity of assuring competence – the
ability to work effectively in a social-technical context – in
order to participate in the global networks of tomorrow offer an historic
opportunity for libraries to engage both the campus and the community
in the excitement of creating a new culture of active learning.
James Marcum, Fairleigh Dickinson University, http://alpha.fdu.edu/~marcum/index.html;
Moderator: To Be Announced
Ten Tech Tools for Librarians
Staying relevant and useful in the age of Google is a challenge. Tech-savvy
patrons want to know why the library doesn't have wireless access at
the same time as other patrons need assistance using a mouse. Staying
on top technologically requires wading through a sea of vendor hype,
disparate opinions, and good old fashioned recalcitrance.
Jessamyn West, Rutland Free Library, Vermont and Co-editor of Revolting
Librarians Redux, http://www.jessamyn.com/ and http://www.librarian.net/;
Moderator: Lynn Schott, Sidney Silverman Library, Bergen Community College
Information Technologies Section
“She Looked at Me Like I Was From Mars”: Nonverbal
Communication at the Reference Desk
This lively program provides the opportunity to sharpen your understanding
of nonverbal communication and the role it plays in reference encounters.
You will learn about the many types of nonverbal cues and how to become
more skilled in interpreting the nonverbal messages of library users.
In addition, you will find out how to make sure that you are providing
positive nonverbal messages of approachability and interest in the library
user’s information needs. How do you look to users when they are
deciding whether to approach with a question? Does your demeanor invite
users or signal “Do not disturb?” What behaviors and gestures
are appropriate when assisting users from different cultural backgrounds?
How can you tell that a user is upset so you can quickly diffuse a potentially
explosive situation? Positive and negative behaviors at the reference
desk will be modeled and discussed.
Marie Radford, SCILS, Rutgers University, http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~mradford/;
Moderator: Mary Kate Cullinan, Rutherford Library
Reference Section
It’s Not Just About Books: Using AV Collections to Serve
GLBTIQ Populations
Library collections, which serve the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered,
intersexed, and questioning population need to be well rounded both in
terms of content and in terms of format. This program will focus on the
Audio Visual Department and how it can be used to serve the GLBTIQ community.
What relevant material does your library circulate? Has it been evaluated
recently? Join us for some practical advice in identifying the best materials
for your collection and identifying suitable vendors. Consider how to
create an organizational climate that supports the use of so-called 'controversial'
materials and how to use the collection for programming.
Laura Baldwin, Ocean County Library; Moderator: Enola Romano, Montclair
Public Library
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, and Intersexed Roundtable
11:30am – 2:30pm
Cash Lunch Bar Open
Visit the Exhibits
Check out the NJLA Store
12:30 – 2:30pm
Garden State Book Awards Luncheon Speaker: Author Sharon Dennis Wyeth
Sharon Dennis Wyeth grew up in Anacosta, a neighborhood in Washington,
DC. Today she is the author of almost fifty books and a mom. Her works
include everything from picture books, such as Something Beautiful and
Always My Dad (a Reading Rainbow selection) to young adult fiction, such
as a Piece of Heaven. Much of her work is autobiographical and personal,
based upon her own experiences. She also likes to research and is inspired
by African American history. Her works include Orphea Proud, My America:
Freedom’s Wings, Once on this River and Tomboy Trouble. Ms. Wyeth
currently lives in Montclair, NJ with her family
http://www.sharondenniswyeth.com/ Moderator: Judy Macaluso, Ocean County
Library
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Past Presidents’ Luncheon
College & University Section / ACRL – NJ Chapter Luncheon
Charting the Right Course: Thoughts on Mission and Action
Elizabeth E. Kirk is head of the Entrepreneurial Library Program at the
Sheridan Libraries of Johns Hopkins University. In this position, Eliz
is responsible for creating information services for external institutions
and organizations that bring new revenue into the Sheridan Libraries
and that act as a laboratory for creating more responsive services for
patrons at a distance. Since the Entrepreneurial Library Program began
in 2000 with a single position, it has grown to a staff of almost twenty
people who serve secondary and higher education distance learners, Johns
Hopkins alumni, and information providers with a broad range of services.
http://library.jhu.edu/departments/elp and http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlevents/kirk.pdf;
Moderator: Fran Kaufmann, Academic Library Consultant
1:30 – 2:30pm
Wacky Reference Brown Bag Lunch
If you need to vent about patrons, internet signups, or another reference
topic bring your lunch and join your comrades in arms for an informal
discussion and networking session.
Moderator: Mary Kate Cullinan, Rutherford Library
Reference Section
Technology Table Talk
BYOTT: Bring Your Own Tech Tool
Jessamyn West, co-editor of the book Revolting Librarians Redux, and
creator of the blog librarian.net, will join us for a brown bag lunch
and discussion of technology, librarianship, blogs and blogging, and
other topics. Bring your own bag lunch (or lunch from the Cash Lunch
Bar) and your thoughts and questions for Jessamyn. Also, please feel
free to share a technology tool you think is cool. Bring your iPod, Blackberry,
Tablet Computer, cell phone, etc. and tell us how you use it and why
you like it. If you don’t have a tech tool but want to try one,
be sure to stop by for some hands-on experience!
Jessamyn West; http://www.jessamyn.com/ and http://www.librarian.net/;
Moderators: Amy Kearns, Clifton Public Library and Sara Hansen, Old Bridge
Public Library
2:00 – 3:00
Poster Sessions
Read about what others have accomplished, learn about what has worked
for them, and grow by sharing ideas together. List of topics was not
available at press time. For details, please see: http://www.njla.org/conference/2005
Last Chance to Visit the Exhibits!
2:30 – 3:20pm
Copyright in the Digital Age
Public librarians are frequently tempted to make backup copies and are
often unaware of copy and public performance rights. The speaker will
discuss copyright in the digital era--posting s to list serves and bulletin
boards, copying circulating items such as cd-roms, cassettes, dvds, licensing
and shrink wrap agreements.
John Kettle, Rutgers School of Law, Newark; Moderator: Carol A. Roehrenbeck,
Rutgers School of Law Library, Newark
Intellectual Freedom Subcommittee
Writing the History of New Jersey
Dr. Raymond Frey, author of New Jersey; A Journey of Discovery, will
discuss the process of researching and writing about New Jersey history.
Raymond Frey, Centenary College; Moderator: Nancy Madacsi, Taylor Memorial
Learning Resource Center, Centenary College
History & Preservation Section
Public Library Construction Bond Program: A Success Story
Come view slides of New Jersey's great new library buildings and hear
about national and state trends in designing libraries. This program
is valuable for anyone renovating or building a library. An update
will be given on the Public Library Construction Bond Program.
Tina Keresztury, New Jersey State Library; Moderator: To Be Announced
New Jersey State Library
Research Forum
This program showcases ongoing and completed research conducted by New
Jersey librarians. Presentations will include the winner of the College
and University Section's Research Award and those others selected on
a competitive basis by the Research Committee.
Extended program, continues until 4:20pm.
Moderator: Karen Hartman, Alexander Library, Rutgers University
College and University Section / ACRL-NJ Research Committee
Lives are at Stake
It is for libraries to have books on their shelves and resources for
this community. Growth in publishing of GLBTQ Teen Fi The power of
factual and fictional information in the lives of GLBTQ Teens. Goals
of writers who write for GLBTQ & Straight Teens
Extended program, continues until 4:20pm.
Michael Cart, Booklist Columnist, former YALSA president, Co-author of
the forthcoming The Heart Has Its Reasons: Homosexuality in Young Adult
Literature; David Levithan, Author, Co-editor of the forthcoming anthology
Friends: Stories About Old Friends, New Friends, and Unexpectedly True
Friends, http://www.davidlevithan.com; Kelly Huegel, Author GLBTQ: The
Survival Guide for Queer and Questioning Teens; Moderator: Judy Macaluso,
Ocean County Library
Young Adult Section and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangendered, and
Intersexed Roundtable
100 Best Books for Children: Our Best Children’s Books
and the Stories Behind Them
An illustrated slide lecture that visually presents a Horn Book editor's
research behind her book 100 Best Books for Children published in 2004
by Houghton Mifflin.
Extended program, continues until 4:20pm.
Anita Silvey, Editor Horn Book, http://www.anitasilvey.com; Moderator:
Suzanne M. Miller, Woodbridge Public Library, Fords Branch
Children’s Services Section
Contemplating Retirement: Are You Really Ready?
This program is designed for members nearing retirement who would like
to have the tools to make the best decisions about their retirement.
A general overview of pension and retirement planning will be presented
by a representative from the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits.
Also on hand to answer questions will be 3 happily retired colleagues.
Marc Eisen, retired East Orange Public Library; Lori McConnell, retired
Irvington Public Library; Linda Kay, retired NJ State Library Development
Bureau; Moderator: Susan Kheel, retired East Brunswick Public Library
Professional Development
3:30 – 4:20pm
Teaching Intellectual Honesty in a Tragically Hip World
Intellectual honesty, plagiarism, the ownership of information, and copyright
law are issues of vital concern to academics, publishers, and the business
community. Recent scandals involving scholars (e.g. historians Stephen
Ambrose and Doris Kearns Goodwin), politicians (Prime Minister Tony Blair),
and journalists (Jayson Blair formerly of The New York Times) point to
a crisis in a definition of information ethics. There is a crisis in
education as well, evidenced by a growing problem with plagiarism and
a rise in the use of paper mills. Information gatekeepers (i.e., editors,
department heads, faculty, and librarians)– all those who are charged
with safeguarding the structure, integrity, and ethics of scholarly research
and writing - looking for solutions. The ethics of intellectual honesty
are thwarted by students, researchers, and professional writers who are
either deliberately dishonest or are unaware of good scholarly procedure.
Whatever the cause, the problem is exacerbated by the Internet and flow
of information on the World Wide Web. This presentation will address
the cultural aspects of intellectual honesty including how trends in
pop-culture influence attitudes towards ownership of information and
ideas. The impact of plagiarism on scholarly communication will also
be discussed. Some solutions and pedagogical approaches will be explored.
Vibiana Bowman, Paul Robeson Library, Rutgers University, http://vib.us;
Moderator: Annemarie Mascarenhas, Sidney Silverman Library, Bergen Community
College
College and University Section/ ACRL-NJ User Education Committee
Irish in New Jersey
This presentation will examine how the trials and triumphs of the Irish
people have contributed significantly to the development of New Jersey
over the last four centuries. Through hard labor, culture, art, faith
and fortitude, the Irish have been an enduring presence in the history
of the Garden State. An examination of the first settlers from Ireland
to arrive New Jersey sod through early development of community and
adjustment to American life. The presence of the Irish in the work
force and socio-economic mobility will be combined with colorful stories
of identity, ceremony and symbolism from past centuries up through
the present day. An informative, inspiring and joyous experience awaits
those who wish to learn more about the story that is the Irish of
of New Jersey.
Dermot Quinn, Seton Hall University; Moderator: Alan Delozier, Walsh
Library,
Seton Hall University
History & Preservation Section
Technology Innovation Award
Recipient of this year's (2004) Technology Innovation Award will present
their project.
College & University Section / ACRL-NJ Technology Committee
Research Forum
Extended program continued – see 2:30pm for program description.
This program showcases ongoing and completed research conducted by New
Jersey librarians. Presentations will include the winner of the College
and University Section's Research Award and those others selected on
a competitive basis by the Research Committee.
Moderator: Karen Hartman, Alexander Library, Rutgers University
College and University Section / ACRL-NJ Research Committee
Lives are at Stake
Extended program continued – see 2:30pm for program description.
The power of factual and fictional information in the lives of GLBTQ
Teens. How crucial it is for libraries to have books on their shelves
and resources for this community. Growth in publishing of GLBTQ Teen
Fiction. Goals of writers who write for GLBTQ & Straight Teens
Michael Cart, Booklist Columnist, former YALSA president, Co-author of
the forthcoming The Heart Has Its Reasons: Homosexuality in Young Adult
Literature; David Levithan, Author, Co-editor of the forthcoming anthology
Friends: Stories About Old Friends, New Friends, and Unexpectedly True
Friends, http://www.davidlevithan.com; Kelly Huegel, Author GLBTQ: The
Survival Guide for Queer and Questioning Teen; Moderator: Judy Macaluso,
Ocean County Library
Young Adult Section and The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trangendered, and
Intersexed Roundtable
100 Great Books for Children: Our Best Children’s Books
and the Stories Behind Them
Extended program continued – see 2:30pm for program description.
An illustrated slide lecture that visually presents a Horn Book editor's
research behind her book 100 Best Books for Children published in 2004
by Houghton Mifflin.
Anita Silvey, Editor Horn Book, http://www.anitasilvey.com; Moderator:
Suzanne M. Miller, Woodbridge Public Library, Fords Branch
Children’s Services Section
Managing Time and Taming the Paper Tiger
Someone recently said, "Time is the new money." So, are you
investing yours wisely? Learn to set up a system to tame the paper tiger
and to manage your time wisely, so that the important things get done.
Marie Radford, SCILS, Rutgers University, http://www.scils.rutgers.edu/~mradford/;
Moderator: Michele Reutty, Free Public Library of Hasbrouck Heights
Administration and Management Section
4:20pm
End of Conference Raffle Drawings
As a thank you for your conference attendance and participation drawings
will be held in each of the seven programs in the 3:30 – 4:20pm
slot. You must be present to win. Good Luck!
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