ALAO Newsletter: September 2015

The ALAO newsletter, September 2015 issue (vol 33, no,3), is now available. Featured articles include:

• Leadership Retreat Report & Conference Update
• Accepting Nominations for the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award
• Interest Group & Committee Reports
• See You At the Annual Conference
• People & Library News
• Committee News

Be sure to read the Curriculum Materials Center Interest Group Spring Workshop Recap!

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

CMCIG Spring Workshop

Novel Ties: Classics and 

Comics in the Classroom

Monday, April 20, 2015

The Ohio State University

Thompson Library, Room 150

1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus OH 43210

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With so much focus on technology these days, we’re going back to the books to look at how literature can be used in the classroom in innovative ways. We’ll examine the more “traditional” novel and get the inside story from a 2015 Newbery Committee member. We’ll also look at the graphic novel and how its popularity with students can be leveraged in the classroom to enhance reading instruction and to provide new opportunities to engage with text. In addition, we’ll take some time for small group discussions on topics of interest to CMC librarians. The day will conclude with a brief tour of the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum.

To register: Click here
Directions:  http://www.osu.edu/visitors/directions.php

Workshop Program

9:30 am – 10:00 am Registration & Continental Breakfast
10:00 am Welcome & Introductions
10:10 am – 11:10 am

“An Insider's Look at the Newbery Medal Process”
Stephanie Bange, Wright State University

11:10 am – 11:20 am Break
11:20 am – 12:00 pm Round Table Discussions
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
“It's More Than Just a Comic…Using Graphic Novels to Engage Readers of All Levels”
Anita Gonzalez, Ohio Resource Center

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
“The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum: Exploring Teaching and Learning with Comics in the Classroom” - Caitlin McGurk, The Ohio State University

3:00 pm Visit to OSU’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum (optional)

Workshop Cost is $20.00 and includes the workshop, continental breakfast, lunch and museum visit. Please note the cost of parking is $11.25/day

Call for Proposals: ALAO 2015

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce our call for proposals for the 2015 ALAO Conference, which will be held on Friday, November 20th at the Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Lewis Center, Ohio.

This year's theme is "Cultivating Leadership: Preparing Academic Libraries for the Future."  For more information and submission guidelines:

• ALAO 2015 Conference website
• Proposal submission form
• Presentation guidelines 

The deadline for submitting break-out session presentations and poster sessions is Friday, March 27th.  Questions about the program? Contact the program committee: program@alaoweb.org

#ALAO2015



*Originally published on Library Cloud, content via ALAO List

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: Posters, Discussion & Tech Tables

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Conference Planning Committee is now accepting proposals for Poster Sessions, Tech Tables and Discussion Table topics for the 40th Annual ALAO Conference, which will take place on November 13-14, 2014 at the Kalahari Resort & Convention Center in Sandusky, OH.

Submission deadline for proposals is August 1, 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!

For this round of proposals, presentations may take the form of

• Posters: Graphically represent a topic with text, tables, and images and chat informally with poster session attendees about your material
• Discussion Tables: Lead a small, informal group discussion to facilitate networking and information exchange about a specific issue that librarians face
• Tech Tables: Demonstrate a technology resource being used in your library for cataloging, marketing, instruction, or staff training.

Submit your poster, discussion table, or tech table proposal online @ http://bit.ly/1oi4zS6

Need help with your submission? Visit the Presentation Guideline Page for proposal resources.

Questions about this final round of proposals can be directed to:
Shelly Miller, ALAO Conference Planning Committee
shellym at ohionet.org

*post originally published on Library Cloud 7/1/14

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: Submit a Proposal

Interested in submitting a proposal for the Academic Library Association of Ohio's (ALAO) annual conference but not sure where to begin? The following information is part of the online submission form; it may help prepare the required proposal descriptions (brief 50, long 150). Additional presenter resources are available on the conference web; included are links for first time presenters and proposal descriptions from previous conference programs.

Presentations may take the form of contributed papers, demonstrations, workshops, research, or panel discussions.  You are welcome to submit multiple proposals, however no more than two will be accepted for inclusion in the conference program.  All proposals must be submitted using the online form.

The call for proposals submission deadline is May 30th.

If you are interested in poster sessions, a second call for proposal will be available in late June for posters, lightning talks, and round table discussions.





Be prepared to submit your proposal:

• A title and brief description: 50 words maximum. 
• A long description: 150 words maximum. 
• DO NOT include identifying information in your proposal submission. 
• Consider how your presentation will connect with the audience.
• Sessions will be 50 minutes in length including time for Q & A.

Guidelines for submissions:

• Proposals are blind-reviewed. 
• Content, relevance to conference theme, & overall appeal are key. 
• Proposals should be concise, descriptive, and clearly written. 
• Submissions containing identifying information may be disqualified.

Guidelines for the online submission form:

• Be sure to complete ALL of the required information. 
• It is possible to move between sections of the form.
• It is NOT possible to save work in progress.
• EMAIL confirmation from alao.cpc at gmail.com will be sent to the lead presenter for each submission.

If accepted to present at the ALAO 2014 Conference:

• Presenters are responsible for their own conference registration.
• Presenters are responsible for all travel costs. 
• Presenters will provide a presentation link or electronic copy. 
• Presentations will be archived on the ALAO web site for three years. 
• Technology and / AV requirements will be communicated. 
• Tech help will be available from the CPC Technology team.

*originally published on Library Cloud 5/19/14

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!

CMCIG Spring Workshop 2014

Keeping Pace: Changes & Trends
in Curriculum Materials Centers
The Ohio State University
Newark Campus
April 4, 2014







Spend the day learning about how to keep pace with rapid changes and trends in Curriculum Materials Centers. Three main topics will be covered; edTPA basics and how CMC’s can support the teacher candidate assessment process, how to use Pinterest to market CMC’s and library resources, and round table discussion connecting CMC programs and events to your community.

A tour of The Works, Newark’s Children Museum and lunch are provided with registration.

Interested?  
This year's CMCIG workshop will be  held at The Ohio State University at the Newark Campus, Warner Library & Student Center Rm. WC #126, 1219 University Drive, Newark, OH 43055

Need more information?
Visit the ALAO web site for details and registration.

Have questions?
Contact Sharon Kerestes (skerestes at cedarville.edu) or Cheryl Ghosh (Cheryl.Ghosh at uc.edu). A workshop flyer is available on the ALAO web site.

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

Virtual Town Hall

Good morning to all!
Just received the following message from ALA and thought you might be interested in attending.
Cheers,
Stephanie


In a few weeks, the Office for Information Technology Policy will host a Virtual Town Hall on Ebooks, an interactive online session that will give ALA members the opportunity to learn about ALA ebook activities, plans and future directions.

ALA leadership will provide views on the current digital publishing climate and discuss ways that ALA can better advocate for important library interests. Those who participate in the town hall will be able ask ebook-related questions.

Virtual Town Hall on Ebooks
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
11 a.m.- noon Central time
Register now.


Jazzy Wright
Press Officer
American Library Association, Washington Office
(202) 628-8410, ext. 8208 (Office)
(202) 870-7730 (Cell)
jwright@alawash.org
www.districtdispatch.org

ALAO 2013: Posters, Lightning Talks, Discussion Tables

ALAO 39th Annual Conference 

University Center Kent State University at Stark North Canton, Ohio 

October 25, 2013

The ALAO 2013 Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit proposals for Poster Sessions, Lightning Talks, and Round Table Discussions. 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.

Poster Sessions, Lightning Rounds, & Round Table Discussions
Accepting Proposals July 15 - August 16, 2013

Poster: Presentations should graphically represent a topic and include text, tables, and images. Handouts are welcome and encouraged. Presenters will share their ideas with attendees during a designated time slot of the conference.

Lightning Talk: Designed to be fast-paced, thought provoking, and energizing. Lightning Talk 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.

Round-tables Discussion: This format is structured for small, informal group discussions to facilitate networking and information exchange. Discussion leaders 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.

Guidelines and the proposal submission form may be found here:
Submit your proposal to ALAO 2013 CPC

Students wishing to submit proposals should do so here:
Submit your proposal to ALAO 2013 CPC

If you are a support staff member or student, don't forget presenter grant opportunities are available.

*Originall published on Library Cloud.

Job Posting -- CMC Specialist Position at University of Dayton

Greetings!

It is bittersweet to post Ann Raney's position at UD (see below).  She has been a great help and guide to CMCIG.  I have enjoyed working with her.  Feel free to share this job opening.  UD deserves someone just as wonderful as Ann.  Best wishes to you in retirement, Ann!  I am envious -- now you'll have time to read all the books you want!  ;)

Stephanie



Hello,

University of Dayton has the following position that you may be interested in.

Title: Curriculum Materials Specialist
Department: Curriculum Materials Center - 2940
Posting Number: S00162P
Job Summary:

The Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) Specialist is responsible for the management of the CMC’s services and collection, including acquisi

tions and circulation.



If you are interested in applying for this position, you can apply for the position on our employment site at: https://jobs.udayton.edu.

Thank you,
University of Dayton

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