ALAO 2015: Registration Open

ALAO 2015
Cultivating Leadership: Preparing Academic Libraries for the Future
November 20th - Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center
100 Green Meadows Drive South
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

Registration is now open for the 41st Annual Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO). This year's keynote address will be presented by Cindy Meyers Foley, Executive Assistant Director, Director of Learning and Experience Columbus Museum of Art.

Conference Website: http://www.alaoweb.org/conference
Register: http://alaoweb.org/event-1851495

Early Bird Registration ends September 30, 2015.

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ALAO 2015 Pre-Conference Workshop
November 19, 2015

Are You Ready For Leadership? features Trevor A. Dawes, Associate University Librarian at Washington University in St. Louis Pre-conference.

Website: http://www.alaoweb.org/conference2015/preconference 
Pre-conference Registration: http://alaoweb.org/event-1896310 

Questions about conference/preconference registration?
Please contact Judy Cerqua, Registration Coordinator, at cerqua.1 at osu.edu.

If you have questions about the 41st Annual ALAO Conference or the preconference, please contact Brian Gray at bcg8 at case.edu.

Connect With Us! Follow the conference on Twitter  #ALAO2015

*Posted on the ALAO Blog 7/10/15

ALAO 2014: Conference Program

ALAO Conference: November 14, 2014

40th Annual ALAO Conference

The Kalahari Resorts ~ 7000 Kalahari Drive 

Sandusky, OH 44870

Conference News: 

The preliminary conference schedule and session abstracts are now available on the ALAO 2014 Conference web site. The Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group is sponsoring the following program presented by Erica Clay, InfOhio.

Collaboration and Community:
Finding Common Ground on the Common Core (Zebrawood)
Sponsored by the Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group (CMCIG) 
By rethinking our work as academic librarians and partnering with school libraries to create innovative librarian/teacher support services, we can contribute to current and future student success in research and college readiness, effectively demonstrating the academic library and librarian's value and reaching the next generation of college student researchers. #INFOhioCCR

-- Erica Clay, INFOhio

More about the conference:

Keynote Speaker:Courtney Young, ALA President

Keynote Address: Diversity, Professional Development & Participation: How Academic Libraries Empower Communities

Conference Website: http://www.alaoweb.org/conference
Register: http://www.alaoweb.org/event-830948

Connect With Us!
Follow the conference with the official Twitter hashtag #ALAO2014

ALAO 2014: Registration Open

Annual Conference:  November 14, 2014

40th Annual Academic Library Association of Ohio Conference

The Kalahari Resorts • 7000 Kalahari Drive • Sandusky, Ohio 44870

Keynote Speaker: Courtney Young, ALA President

Head Librarian and Professor of Women's Studies Penn State Greater Allegheny

Keynote Address:  Diversity, Professional Development & Participation: How Academic Libraries Empower Communities

Conference Website: http://www.alaoweb.org/conference
Register: http://www.alaoweb.org/event-830948

Pre-conference November 13, 2014

Pre-conference Speaker:  Char Booth
Director of Research, Teaching, and Learning Services at the Claremont Colleges Library
ACRL Information Literacy Immersion Institute faculty

Pre-conference address: Who Gives? Advocacy & Outreach That Make Things Matter

Pre-conference Website: http://alaoweb.org/page-1820075
Pre-conference Registration: http://alaoweb.org/page-1820074



About ALAO Conference Registration:

Early Bird Registration ends September 19, 2014
Registration Closes: October 22, 2014
No Refunds after October 22, 2014

For information on lodging, please visit the conference website.

Questions about conference registration? Please contact Judy Cerqua, Registration Coordinator, at cerqua.1 at osu.edu

Questions about the 40th Annual ALAO Conference? Please contact ALAO President, Eboni Johnson at eboni.johnson at oberlin.edu.

Connect With Us!
Follow the conference with the official Twitter hashtag #ALAO2014

ALAO 2014: Proposal Submission extended

The submission deadline for full-length sessions
has been extended to June 9, 2014. 

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit proposals for the 40th Annual Conference, which will take place on November 13-14, 2014 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Sandusky, OH.

Presentations may take the form of contributed papers, demonstrations, workshops, research results, panel discussions, etc.

Applicants are encouraged to develop sessions that show thoughtful consideration of this year’s conference theme, “Engagement, advocacy and outreach: Empowering our communities,” which seeks to explore how academic libraries and librarians empower our communities in all the ways that we do. We would love to learn about your ideas, experiences, solutions, and best practices – even those that yielded results that were different than expected!

Submit your proposal online @ http://bit.ly/alaocall14

Presenter grants ALAO encourages library support staff and library student growth, career development, and participation in conference activities, and awards two presenter grants, one for support staff and the other for students. These grants (up to $150 each) are intended to assist with the costs incurred in preparing the presentation and modest travel costs associated with the presentation.

Please note that only presenters of full-length sessions and posters selected for inclusion in the conference will be eligible for final consideration for the grant. Additional information is available on the conference website.

ALAO 2014 Conference: Call for Proposals

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit proposals for the 40th Annual Conference, which will take place on November 13-14, 2014 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Sandusky, OH. The submission deadline for full-length sessions is May 30, 2014. Applicants are encouraged to develop sessions that show thoughtful consideration of this year’s conference theme, “Engagement, advocacy and outreach: Empowering our communities,” which seeks to explore how academic libraries and librarians empower our communities in all the ways that we do. We would love to learn about your ideas, experiences, solutions, and best practices – even those that yielded results that were different than expected!

Presentations may take the form of contributed papers, demonstrations, workshops, research results, panel discussions, etc. Topics may include, but are not limited to:

Engagement

• Library contributions to student retention and success 
• Rethinking our work and services to meet the needs of our communities
• Using spaces, exhibits, displays, and/or social media to engage users in new ways
• Creating innovative librarian/faculty partnerships in support of curricular initiatives

Advocacy

• Partnering with stake-holders and decision-makers to develop effective messages regarding library value
• Using data to inform academic library advocacy efforts
• Influencing higher education policy and legislation at local, state, and national levels

Outreach

• Collaborating with community and institutional partners
• Reaching special student populations (veterans, international students, distance learners, etc.)
• Programs and initiatives that have worked (or not!)

You may submit multiple proposals, however, no more than two will be included in the final program. Proposals are blind-reviewed for content, relevance to the conference theme, and overall appeal.

• Submit your proposal online.
• A concise, clearly written description and abstract will help the reviewers in evaluating your proposal.
• Need help? See our presentation guidelines web page for tips.
• Exclude the name of your institution, department and any personal names in the abstract to expedite the blind review process. You do not need to exclude this information in the brief description.
• Presenters will be contacted regarding your AV/technology requirements when your proposal is accepted.
• All presenters are responsible for their own registration and travel costs.
• The conference planning committee recommends you print a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting.
• Email confirmation from alao.cpc at gmail.com will be sent to each presenter - or lead presenter - upon successful proposal submission.
• If you do not receive confirmation, or have questions about your submission, please contact Diane Schrecker (Ashland University Library) via email: alao.cpc at gmail.com.

ALAO encourages library support staff and library student growth, career development, and participation in conference activities, and awards two presenter grants, one for support staff and the other for students. These grants (up to $150 each) are intended to assist with the costs incurred in preparing the presentation and modest travel costs associated with the presentation. Please note that only presenters of full-length sessions and posters selected for inclusion in the conference will be eligible for final consideration for the grant.

Additional information is available on the ALAO 2014 Conference website.

ALAO 2014: Save the Date!

ALAO Conference Registration

39th Annual Academic Library Association of Ohio Conference 

University Center, Kent State University at Stark - North Canton, OH

October 25, 2013

Nancy Fried Foster, Senior Anthropologist at Ithaca S+R. Research, will present the conference keynote address "Changing Libraries by Design" focusing on collaborative library design incorporating information that is generated in the participatory design process. Dr. Foster's research interests include participatory design of library technologies and spaces. For almost ten years, Dr. Foster directed anthropological research at the University of Rochester’s River Campus Libraries.

The schedule-at-a-glance and preliminary program information, including session abstracts and posters, are available on the ALAO 2013 Conference web site.

Lodging is available at the Marriott Courtyard Canton, 4375 Metro Circle NW · North Canton, Ohio 44720 USA. For more information on lodging, please visit the conference website or the hotel website.

Conference Registration information is available @ http://goo.gl/ePDUmS

ALAO 2013: There's an app for that

The ALAO 2013 conference planning committee invites you to stay connected with ALAO 2013 using our new app! Developed for the ALAO conference using Yapp, a free mobile app, users are able to access the conference website, submit a proposal, view information about ALAO presenter grant opportunities, and follow ALAOorg and the conference hashtag #ALAO2013.

Interested? 

Here's how it works:

1. Download YappBox to your mobile device (phone or tablet), it's free from the iTunes Store and Google Play.
2. Install the ALAO Conference app by visiting this page, http://my.yapp.us/3CCFY9 via your device.
3. OR - use the "Add a Yapp" function in YappBox and enter the code: 3CCFY9
4. OR - follow this link to send the link to your mobile device.
5. OR - Scan the QR Code

Originally published on Library Cloud 5/18/13

ALAO 2013: Proposal Help Page

"Make this the year you present at ALAO! Whether you are a first time presenter, or an ALAO presentation veteran, crafting and submitting a proposal to present is sometimes a daunting challenge." - ALAO 2013: Proposal's: Need Help?

First time and seasoned presenters are encouraged to submit their proposal for the 39th Annual ALAO Conference. If you are having trouble getting started, or would like a quick refresher on creating conference proposals, visit the conference web site. Among the resources available for presenter are abstracts from previous conferences, submission tips from ALA and ACRL, and general ALAO proposal submission FAQs.

There is still time to submit your session proposal!
Proposal Submission Form:  http://goo.gl/CgrBm

Post originally published on Library Cloud 5/8/13

ALAO 2013: Call for Proposals

UPDATE: The call for proposal deadline has been extended. The new deadline is 6/14/13.

 

 

 

ALAO 39th Annual Conference 

October 25, 2013 

University Center Kent State University at Stark 

North Canton, Ohio 

The ALAO 2013 Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit proposals for presentations for the 39th Annual Conference. Applicants are encouraged to develop creative proposals that show thoughtful exploration of this year’s conference theme:

“The Changing Faces of Academic Libraries:
Transforming, Reorganizing, Re‐imagining.”

Share your experiences, solutions, expertise, and innovative practices with colleagues from all types of academic libraries. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: 

Transforming: 

• Collaboration – departments, community, groups 
• Collections – print vs. electronic 
• Outside the box – new initiatives 
• Services – areas of student experience 

Reorganizing: 

• Library spaces – physical and virtual, active learning
• Staffing – new roles, new positions, new responsibilities
• Budget (electronic vs. print) 
• Collections – maintenance 
• Services 

Re‐imagining: 

• Library instruction – 1st year, second year groups, international, special groups (veterans), online 
• Library reference – online, in person, new methods, assessment, tools used 
• Library services 
• Collaboration 
• Budget – expertise needed?, IT 
• Collections – digital initiatives, data 
• Assessment 
• Library as information portal 

Proposal Guidelines: 

Multiple proposals are welcome, however no more than two (2) will be included in the final program.  Proposals are blind‐reviewed for content, relevance to the conference theme, and overall appeal. A concise, clearly written description and abstract will help the reviewers evaluate your offering more clearly. Presentations may take the form of contributed papers, demonstrations, workshops, research, or panel discussions.

• Exclude the name of your institution, department and any personal names in the abstract to expedite the blind review process. 
• You will be contacted regarding your AV/technology requirements when your proposal is accepted. 
• All presenters will be responsible for their own registration and travel costs. 

Please print a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting. You will receive an email confirmation upon successful proposal submission. If you do not receive this confirmation email, please contact: Diane Schrecker, Ashland University Library using the ALAO 2013 Conference Planning Committee email: alao.cpc at gmail.com 

Deadline for proposals is June 7, 2013.

Proposals should be submitted via the online submission form:
ALAO 2013 Presentation Proposal

For additional information, visit the conference web site @ http://goo.gl/ryXMa

2013 ALAO Annual Conference -- Proposals Being Sought

Greetings!

Proposals are now being accepted for the 2013 ALAO Annual Conference, to be held at Kent State University at Stark on October 25, 2013.  The deadline for proposals is June 7, 2013.  See the proposal website for more information: http://osu.campusguides.com/sessions

Best wishes,
Stephanie

ALAO 2012 Preconference Workshops

Participatory Librarianship:
Shaping Conversations to Advocate the Impact of Our Academic Libraries

How can academic libraries use participatory practices to impact their own academic communities? How can we spark, encourage, and sustain conversations for learning, as well as build rich, meaningful community engagement? Together, through small and whole group conversations, we will examine existing effective practices and strategies. We will brainstorm new possibilities for elevating the role of the library to an integral affinity space that cultivates and nurtures the evolving needs of our higher education communities.

The Unquiet Librarian, Buffy Hamilton, a 2011 LJ Mover and Shaker, will lead small groups in interactive conversations about maximizing and communicating value by framing our services and programming through a lens of participatory librarianship. We will follow the World Café model, which promises a fun, visually-rich, stimulating workshop with plenty of energizing take-aways from the shared energy and collective wisdom of our colleagues.

Interested in learning more? View this PDF of the workshop.
Preconference registration: http://www.alaoweb.org/events?eventId=536222


Researcher Revolt:
What Faculty Want from Publishers, Libraries and the Open Access Movement

The issue of open access is changing the landscape of scholarly communication. There is increasing demand for public access to research and an intense debate on the best way to accomplish this goal. Historically, libraries have supported faculty and institutions in their research, but are becoming increasingly involved as the research and publishing communities attempt to navigate in the new world. It is essential, however, that libraries align their efforts to what researchers want and need. This session will convene a panel of faculty from a variety of disciplines and schools to speak to their experiences with open access. Join us as we discuss how academic libraries can best support our institutions in the changing landscape of scholarly communication.

Faculty Panel includes:

• Dominique Belanger, PhD, Director of the Wright State University Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
• Tschera Connell, PhD, Head of Scholarly Resources Integration Department at The Ohio State University Libraries
• Sebastiaan Faber , PhD, Professor of Hispanic Studies and Director, Oberlin Center for Languages and Cultures, Oberlin College
• David Mark Goss , PhD, Professor of Mathematics at The Ohio State University and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Number Theory
• Mason Posner, PhD, Chair of the Department of Biology and Toxicology at Ashland University
• Moderated by Alan Boyd, Associate Director, Oberlin College Libraries

Interested in learning more? View the workshop PDF
Preconference registration is available: http://www.alaoweb.org/events?eventId=536226

Registration is open for the 2012 ALAO Conference, to be held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH on Friday, October 26th.  This year's theme is "Impact Factor: The Value of Academic Libraries".

Looking over the list of programs being offered, there are some very interesting sessions that will make tough choices.  We hope you will pencil in two sessions in particular.  At 1:30, CMCIG will hold a Roundtable discussion on the common Core Standards with the ever-fabulous Kathy Yoder leading the group.  At 2:30, CMCIG is sponsoring "Storytime in the Academic Library"; Jennifer Smith (NKU) will tell the group about how she started a children's storytime at her library and give suggestions on how to bring children's and family programming to your academic library.

Remember, Early Bird Conference Rates run through Sept. 19th!  Here is a link to register:  http://www.alaoweb.org/events?eventId=518633

Hope to see you there!

ALAO 2012: Call for Proposals

Impact Factor:  The Value of Academic Libraries
ALAO 38th Annual Conference
Friday, October 26, 2012
Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio

CALL FOR PROPOSALS  --  Deadline:  May 4, 2012

The ALAO Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit proposals for presentations, lightning sessions, round table discussions and poster sessions for the 2012 Annual Conference. Share your experiences, practical solutions, expertise, and innovative practices with colleagues from all types of academic libraries.  Applicants are encouraged to develop creative proposals that show thoughtful exploration of this year’s conference theme: “Impact Factor:  The Value of Academic Libraries.” Join us as we explore the many ways in which academic libraries impact the campus, our communities and our profession. Possible topics include:·      

• Calculating value through assessment
• Identifying the library’s role in student learning and retention
• Reallocating resources to increase return on investment
• Promoting the library through marketing, programming, and public relations
• Showcasing the value of library staff
• Meeting the needs of our diverse user communities
• Serving our community through outreach & service learning
• Curating and publishing unique institutional content
• Adopting new technologies to connect users with information

PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Presentations may take the form of contributed papers, demonstrations, workshops, research, or panel discussions. 

Lightning Talks are designed to be fast-paced, thought provoking, and energizing.  Presenters will have 7 minutes to deliver their practical or conceptual topics. There will not be scheduled time for Q & A; however, presenters may use part of their 7 minutes for this purpose.

Roundtables are small, informal group discussions designed to facilitate networking and information exchange. Facilitators should identify and develop a topic that will allow participants to discuss how they are dealing with specific issues at their libraries. Please include 2-3 questions to be addressed during the discussion in the proposal.

Posters should graphically represent a topic and include text, tables, images, or other multimedia formats. Handouts are welcome and encouraged. Presenters will share their ideas with attendees during a designated time slot of the conference.


PROPOSAL PROCESS GUIDELINES:·       

You are welcome to submit multiple proposals, however, please know that no more than 2 will be included in the final program.

• All proposals will be blind-reviewed for content, relevance to the conference theme, and overall appeal.  A concise, clearly written description and abstract will help the reviewers evaluate your offering more clearly.
• Exclude the name of your institution, department and any personal names in the abstract to expedite the blind review process. You do not need to exclude this information in the brief description.
• You will be contacted regarding your a-v/technology requirements when your proposal is accepted.
• Please print a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting.
• You will receive an email confirmation upon submission. If you do not receive this confirmation email, please contact:  Aaron Olivera, The Ohio State University, olivera.3 at osu.edu
• Need help? Click here for a PDF document describing the online proposal process.
• All presenters will be responsible for their own registration and travel costs.

PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA:  http://alaoweb.org/events

GRANTS AVAILABLE
FOR STUDENTS AND SUPPORT STAFF

ALAO seeks to encourage  support staff development and participation in ALAO activities.  ALAO also seeks to provide opportunities for students and new librarians to grow professionally and encourages participation towards a career in academic libraries.  To that end ALAO awards a Support Staff Presenter Grant and a Student Presenter Grant annually.  Grant monies of $150 for each award are intended to assist with the costs incurred in preparing the presentation and modest travel costs associated with the presentation. 

More information, including eligibility requirements is available via the following links.

• Student Presenter Grant:
  http://www.alaoweb.org/procmanual/policies.html#studentpresenter
  
• Support Staff Presenter Grant:   
  http://www.alaoweb.org/procmanual/policies.html#sspresenter

Applications for student and support staff presenter grants are available at http://alaoweb.org/events.  

Wizards and Vampires and Nerdfighters, Oh my! ALAO Program

Kudos to BGSU Librarians Kathy Yoder and Nancy Down on the wonderful presentation! Nancy talked about the Browne Popular Culture Library she manages. I think I can safely say that we all thought her collections sound interesting. Kathy talked about popular crossover fiction (fiction popular with YAs and adults) in the CRC at BG, emphasizing that while the two departments may overlap some content, they are very different in nature and mission.

Great job!

2011 ALAO Conference

It’s not too late!
Register for ALAO 2011
 – deadline October 21st




The exciting ALAO 2011 Conference on November 4th:

• Opening keynote with ACRL Vice-President/President Elect Steven J. Bell
• Presentations, posters, and spotlight sessions, all centered on change in today’s academic libraries
• Vendor spotlights
• Lunch with colleagues
• Plenty of time for networking
• and more!

The ALAO 2011 Pre-Conference on November 3rd features:

• Opening keynote by Instructional Design Librarian Lauren Pressley, from Wake Forest University
• A panel discussion on ACRL’s The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report with Ohio academic library leaders
• Lunch, and time for networking with colleagues

ALAO is pleased to announce an evening social on November 3rd. This informal affair will be an excellent time to mingle and network with colleagues from the region, meet ALAO board members, and enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres . The social will take place at the ALAO 2011 Conference headquarters, Hilton Toledo, in the Pine/Willow rooms from 7-9:30 pm. Please RSVP only if you plan to attend the social.

Important links: Conference Registration and RSVP for Pre-Conference Social

ALAO Pre-Conference Social

ALAO Evening Social 
November 3rd, 2011
Pre-Conference




The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) is proud to announce an evening social, to take place after the November 3rd pre-conference. This informal affair will be an excellent time to mingle and network with colleagues from the region, meet your ALAO board members, and, of course, enjoy some delicious hors d’oeuvres . A cash bar will also be available.

The social will take place at the ALAO 2011 Conference headquarters, Hilton Toledo, in the Pine/Willow rooms from 7-9:30pm.

Please RSVP only if you plan to attend. We hope to see you at this exciting event!

The ALAO 2011 Conference Planning Committee
http://www.alaoweb.org/conferences/conf2011

2011 ALAO Conference: CMCIG Program

Ready for ALAO? Program information is available on the ALAO 2011 Conference web site.  See also: 

Conference Schedule at a Glance
Session Abstracts



The Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group (CMCIG) sponsored session is scheduled for 10:10 am and will be located in Van Wert. We hope to see you there!

Wizards and Vampires and Nerdfighters, Oh, My!
Popular Fiction in the Academic Library

Nancy Down (Bowling Green State University), Kathy Yoder (Bowling Green State University) Popular literature, such as the Harry Potter series and the Twilight Saga, are increasingly used in academic classes. Our presentation discusses how our Curriculum Resource Center supports the use of such materials as young adult reading and as teaching materials. Our Popular Culture Library archives the materials to document cultural history. We conclude with ideas on collaborations between our collections to promote popular literature in the academic library.

2011 ALAO Conference: Preconference

Have you registered? 
It's a great opportunity!





The Academic Library Association of Ohio is excited to offer a pre-conference this year, with a lineup that promises to be professionally valuable and engaging. The pre-conference kicks off with an opening keynote delivered by Lauren Pressley, entitled, “Change and Opportunities for Today’s Academic Libraries.” Ms. Pressley is an Instructional Design Librarian at Wake Forest University, and the author of So You Want to Be a Librarian? and Wikis for Libraries.


The pre-conference agenda includes a panel of Ohio academic library leaders who will discuss ACRL’s The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report. Our distinguished panel includes:

• John Burke, Director, Gardner-Harvey Library, Miami University Middletown (panel moderator
• Sara Bushong, Dean of Libraries, Bowling Green State University (panelist)
• Susan Scott, Director of the Library, Ohio State University – Newark Campus (panelist)
• Kathleen Webb, Dean of University Libraries, University of Dayton (panelist)
• Al Zavar, Director, West Campus Library, Cuyahoga Community College (panelist)

Don't forget, the day also includes lunch and time for networking with colleagues. Register today!

2011 ALAO Conference: Early Bird Registration

Early Bird Registration Ends September 26th

Save $$$ and Register Today!

http://www.alaoweb.org/conferences/conf2011

The exciting ALAO 2011 Conference on November 4th includes:

• Opening keynote from Steven J. Bell [http://stevenbell.info/] Associate University Librarian at Temple University and ACRL Vice-President/President-Elect.
• Presentations, posters, and spotlight sessions, all centered on change in today’s academic libraries
• Vendor spotlights
• Lunch with colleagues
• Plenty of time for networking

ALAO is excited to offer a pre-conference on November 3, that promises to be professionally valuable and engaging. The pre-conference features an opening keynote delivered by Lauren Pressley entitled, “Change and Opportunities for Today’s Academic Libraries.”  The day continues with a distinguished panel of Ohio academic library leaders discussing ACRL’s “The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report.”

Registration is available for the conference only, pre-conference only, or both conferences today. Special discount rates available for students, retirees and early registrants.