DLIG Spring Workshop

The first of ALAO's annual spring Interest Group workshops has been announced! Distance Learning Interest Group - DLIG - is presenting INOV8: Strategies & Models for Distance Library Services on Friday, April 2th.  The following information is from the ALAO list announcement on February, 17,2012.

INOV8: Strategies & Models for Distance Library Services

• DATE: Friday, May 11th 
• LOCATION: Miami University’s Voice of America Learning Center, located in West Chester, Ohio (just north of Cincinnati) 
• COST: $40. Includes continental breakfast, lunch, parking, and all workshop sessions. 
• STUDENT DISCOUNT: Students pay only $25.—valid student ID must be presented at registration. 
• DEADLINE: All registrations (with payment) must be received by Friday, April 27th . 
• TO REGISTER: Visit the ALAO Web site to register securely by Credit Card and for instructions on paying by check. 
• GET MORE DETAILS: Get directions, lodging information, session descriptions and information about our presenters on the DLIG blog http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com 

Overview of Workshop Sessions 

Registration & Continental Breakfast begin at 9:00 a.m. and the first session begins at 9:30a.m. The final session should conclude by 3:00 p.m.

A Strategic Plan for Distance Learning Support with Kenneth Burhanna 
You may know the importance of libraries for distance learning, but does your campus community? In this session, you'll get a clearer vision for the strategic role libraries can play in distance learning--a vision you can take back to your campus. Learn additional tools and approaches for providing leadership on distance learning initiatives, models for creating guiding documents and online support tools, and boost awareness of key challenges for libraries in distance learning.

What’s the Fuss? Understanding Why “Quality Matters” with Janet Hurn 
In this session, you’ll learn more about how universities utilize Quality Matters to develop “quality” online courses. What are the standards & how are they met? Even if your institution does not use QM, you’ll gain insights that will help you market your distance library services to faculty teaching online–insights that will help you and your library stay relevant to faculty while supporting the needs of students taking online courses.

Models & Tactics for Embedded Librarians, Panel  Discussion
Robert Zai (Northern Kentucky U.), Lauren Wahman (U. of Cincinnati Blue Ash), Rob Snyder (Bowling Green), and Kenneth Burhanna (Kent State)

Have you ever wondered how other people were doing DL? Each panelist will give a 5 minute overview of what they are doing…and why they chose to do it that way. After viewing sample embedded course content and the panelists’ preferred tools, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions, seek guidance, and; share their own methods. Registered attendees will also be invited to submit their questions in advance; details will be included in a DLIG pre-workshop email.

Best Practices: A Collaborative DLIG Workshop Project 
By the end of the panel discussion, the DLIG community will have a clearer perspective on best practices for distance learning library services. As a group, we’ll wrap up the workshop by creating our own Best Practices list that attendees can take back to their institutions.

Need more Details? Get directions, lodging information, session descriptions and information about workshop presenters on our blog at http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com.

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Deadline Extended: ALAO Continuing Education Grant

Great news! The following announcement was sent via the ALAO List; an extension for applicants wishing to apply for the continuing education grant is now available.

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Continuing Education Grant is awarded each year to support the cost of participating in professional development opportunities. Current ALAO members are eligible to apply for funds to defray the costs of attending any library-related educational opportunity occurring during the 2012 calendar year.

The ALAO Professional Development Committee (PDC) will select the application(s) that best explain how the grant will further the applicant’s professional development. The amount of money available for the 2012 Continuing Education Grant Program is $2,500.  These funds may be awarded to one individual or divided among two or more top-ranked applicants. The PDC will take into consideration the amount of funding the applicant’s employer will provide for the request, as well as what the employer provided during the past fiscal year. The PDC will notify award recipients and will arrange payment. Within sixty days of the educational event, the recipient must submit a brief report to the PDC confirming proof of attendance.

Please note that awards equal to or greater than $600 USD are subject to taxation and will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service.  Recipients of awards equal to or greater than $600 USD must provide their social security number to the ALAO fiscal agent prior to disbursement of award monies.Please complete the online application for the grant at http://www.alaoweb.org/events.

Be sure to provide the required documentation, including a description of how the continuing education opportunity will further your professional development and an itemized list of associated costs.

The NEW EXTENDED deadline for application is February 10, 2012.If you have any questions, please contact the PDC Chair, Krista McDonald at: mcdonak@muohio.edu.

ALAO: Call for Nominations

From the ALAO List Serv: 1/11/12

Nominations are open for the following ALAO Board positions: 

• Vice-President/President-Elect (must be a member of ACRL)
• Secretary
• Membership Chair
• Three Board Members-at-Large 

Self-nominations and nominations of others are equally welcome.   Secretary and Member-at-Large are great ways for newer members to serve on the Board.  

Position descriptions are at http://www.alaoweb.org/procmanual/board.html 

ALAO is a volunteer organization, and its quality depends on members.  We have an excellent reputation both regionally and nationally; serving on the Board is an excellent way to be directly involved with continuing and extending our tradition of excellence. 

Please contact Rocki Strader if you would like more information on any position, or to nominate someone (or yourself). Nominations will close on Friday, February 17, 2012. Thank you for considering this important opportunity.

ALAO Continuing Education Grant

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Continuing Education Grant is awarded each year to support the cost of participating in professional development opportunities. Current ALAO members are eligible to apply for funds to defray the costs of attending any library-related educational opportunity occurring during the 2012 calendar year.

The ALAO Professional Development Committee (PDC) will select the application(s) that best explain how the grant will further the applicant’s professional development. The amount of money available for the 2012 Continuing Education Grant Program is $2,500. These funds may be awarded to one individual or divided among two or more top-ranked applicants. The PDC will take into consideration the amount of funding the applicant’s employer will provide for the request, as well as what the employer provided during the past fiscal year. The PDC will notify award recipients and will arrange payment. Within sixty days of the educational event, the recipient must submit a brief report to the PDC confirming proof of attendance.

Please note that awards equal to or greater than $600 USD are subject to taxation and will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Recipients of awards equal to or greater than $600 USD must provide their social security number to the ALAO fiscal agent prior to disbursement of award monies.

Please complete the online application for the grant at http://www.alaoweb.org/events. Be sure to provide the required documentation, including a description of how the continuing education opportunity will further your professional development and an itemized list of associated costs. The deadline for application is January 20, 2012.

If you have any questions, please contact the PDC Chair, Krista McDonald at: mcdonak@muohio.edu.

*Apply Now for ALAO Continuing Education Grant was originally published on the ALAO Blog, 1/6/12