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.  

2012 ALAO Elections are Open

The 2012 ALAO Officer elections are now open!

ALAO members have an exciting opportunity to elect several key leadership positions; Vice President / President elect, Secretary, Membership Chair, and three Board Members at-large.  Visit the 2012 ALAO Officer Election page to access candidate information and online ballot. Polls are open through April 21, 2012.

ALAO Newsletter: March 2012

The ALAO Newsletter, Volume 30, Number 1 (March 2012) is now available.  Featured in this issue is:

• President's Report, Brian Hickam
• Past President's Report, Rocki Strader
• New Interest Group: Special Collections and Archives
• Interest Groups & Committees
• People & Library News

ALAO elections are scheduled to begin soon!  Information will be posted on the ALAO website.

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.

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

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: 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.

2011 ALAO Conference

Academic Library Association of Ohio

37th Annual Conference

Constant Change, Constant Opportunity

Toledo, Ohio @ Hilton Toledo

November 3rd- 4th 2011

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

ALAO Welcomes Keynote Speaker Steven J. Bell

The ALAO 2011 Conference features an opening keynote from Steven J. Bell, Associate University Librarian at Temple University and ACRL Vice-President/Present-Elect. His presentation,Change + Design = Innovation: Taking a Design Approach to Achieve Innovation From Change, will explore how academic librarians can apply a design approach, a process that designers use to identify problems and develop thoughtful solutions, in their libraries to stimulate ideation, innovation and implementation in times of constant change.

ALAO 2011 Conference lineup includes:

• Presentations, posters, and spotlight sessions, all centered on change in today’s academic libraries
• Vendor spotlights
• Lunch with colleagues
• Plenty of time for networking
• Much, much more!

Pre-Conference

Thursday, November 3, 2011 

The pre-conference includes an opening keynote delivered by Lauren Pressley, Instructional Design Librarian at Wake Forest University, entitled, “Change and Opportunities for Today’s Academic Libraries.” A panel discussion on ACRL’s The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report features a panel of Ohio academic library leaders. Lunch and time for networking with colleagues is included in the preconference price.

Registration Now Open!

Save money with early bird registration, available now through September 24, 2011.

Register for the conference only, pre-conference only, or both conferences today. Special discount rates available for students, retirees and early registrants. Visit the conference registration page for more information.

CMCIG Workshop: Spring 2011

Many thanks to our workshop host, Stephanie Bange, Director of the Charles & Renate Frydman Educational Resource Center at Wright State University.  We had a wonderful time discussing Audio books & The Odyssey Award, touring the Virginia Hamilton & Adoff Resource Center at the Bolinga Black Cultural Center at Wright State University, learning more about local PBS resources and touring the ERC at Wright State.  A wonderful picnic lunch was followed by a tour of the "Prejudice and Memory" exhibit at the National Museum of the United States Air Force conducted by Renate Frydman, director of the Dayton Holocaust Resource Center. 

Take a few minutes to watch the Flikr slide show featuring pictures snapped during the day.

TEDSIG Spring 2011 Workshop

ALAO TEDSIG  - Spring 2011 Workshop

May 27, 2011 - OhioNET, Columbus, OH

"Linked Data: Connecting Distributed Data across the Web"

Workshop Agenda / Details:

9:00-9:30 AM--Registration & Coffee

9:30-11:30 AM—What is Linked Data, and What Does It Mean for Libraries?Emily Nimsakont. Cataloging Librarian. Nebraska Library Commission.

11:30-Noon—Announcements

Noon-1:30 PM—Lunch (On your own)

1:30-2:30 PM—Linked Data Activities at OCLCRalph LeVan. Senior Research Scientist. OCLC Research. OCLC Inc.

2:30-2:45—Break

2:45-4:00—Non-Linear Thinking and New Media LiteracyJared Bendis. Creative Director New Media. Freedman Center. Kelvin Smith Library. Case Western Reserve University. Cleveland, Ohio

Linked Data is about using the Web to connect related data that wasn’t previously linked, or using the Web to lower the barriers to linking data currently linked using other methods. More specifically, Wikipedia defines Linked Data as "a term used to describe a recommended best practice for exposing, sharing, and connecting pieces of data, information, and knowledge on the Semantic Web using URIs and RDF."

Registration is now open, visit the ALAO TEDSIG workshop web site.
Registration: $50.00. Student $25.00. Deadline: May 20, 2010

* Announcement origin: ALAO List Serv, 4/21/11

2011 Annual Conference Presenters’ Grants

News from the ALAO Blog:

Applications for the 2011 Annual Conference Presenters’ grants are open. Two grants are available, one for support staff and another for students.

For information about these grants see http://alaoweb.org/events - 4/25/11

ALAO Research & Publications Committee Research Grant

The following announcement comes from the ALAO Research and Publications Committee Chair Mark Eddy.

ALAO RPC Research Grant - Round Two!

The ALAO RPC is very pleased to announce a second round of our Research Grant program for 2011. This is a special, one-time opportunity for our ALAO members to apply for up to $500 in research funding.

This second round will be a "lightning round" with completed grant applications due to the RPC chair by May 20, 2011. Awards will be announced by June 1, 2011. The awards can be applied to such research costs as data organization, hiring research assistants, and modest travel costs.

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) seeks to promote research. The ALAO Executive Board may award up to $500.00 to support and encourage research projects proposed by ALAO members. Both ongoing and new research projects are considered. Grants are intended to help in funding such incremental research costs as the organization of data, the hiring of interviewers or other assistants, charges for computer time, and modest travel costs associated with research. Grants may not be used for purchase of equipment. Grants are limited to investigations related to issues in libraries, librarianship, and information science and technology.

For more information and to apply for the 2011 ALAO Research Grant please visit our ALAO web page.

Questions? Contact the Chair of the Research & Publications Committee, Mark Eddy, mark.eddy at case.edu .

CMCIG Spring Workshop

Save the date! Think Spring! It will soon be time for the 2011 CMCIG spring workshop.

The CMCIG 2011 workshop will take place:

When? Friday, May 20, 2011
Where? Wright State University, Dayton, OH

Information will be posted on the ALAO IG workshop page and we will keep you posted as more information becomes available.

ALAO Research Grant Application

The Academic Library Association of Ohio's (ALAO) Research and Publications Committee (RPC) is currently accepting applications for the 2011 ALAO Research Applications Grant.

"The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) seeks to promote research, and each year the ALAO Executive Board may award up to $500.00 to support and encourage research projects proposed by ALAO members. Both ongoing and new research projects are considered. Grants are intended to help in funding such incremental research costs as the organization of data, the hiring of interviewers or other assistants, charges for computer time, and modest travel costs associated with research. Grants may not be used for purchase of equipment. Grants are limited to investigations related to issues in libraries, librarianship, and information science and technology." -- ALAO, RPC Research Grant

The deadline for grant application materials is January 31, 2011. Please note, applicants must be current ALAO members to qualify for this grant. For additional information regarding this grant, visit the ALAO Research Grant Application web page.

Please send completed application materials to Mark Eddy, Chair of the Research & Publications Committee: mark.eddy(at)case.edu.

* Originally posted @ Library Cloud, 1/6/11

Nominations being accepted

From the ALAO List Serv 8/30/10
Nominations are being accepted for the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award

The ALAO Awards Committee seeks nominations for the 2010 Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award. This award recognizes an individual who (1) has been an ALAO member for at least 5 years, and (2) who has promoted academic libraries and librarianship not only on his or her own campus, but also within the state. The award also recognizes someone who has provided leadership in the promotion of ALAO through service such as committee membership, executive board office, or interest group office. The Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award honors the memory of Jay Ladd, a founding member of ALAO in the early 1970s.

This is a wonderful way to recognize a colleague who has provided leadership in ALAO and in the profession. The recipient of this year's award will receive an honorary 5-year membership in ALAO and will be recognized at the ALAO Annual Conference in Columbus, OH on October 29, 2010.

You may access the nomination form from the ALAO web site at:
http://www.alaoweb.org/procmanual/c31.pdf

Please include the following information:

• Name of nominee
• Nominee's position title
• Nominee's college or university
• Nominee's ALAO activities
• Your reasons for nominating this person
• Your name and contact information, including phone and email

NOTE: You may nominate more than one person. Your reasons for nominating your candidate(s) for the Jay Ladd Distinguished Service Award will be especially valuable to the Awards Committee.

Please send your nominations via mail, US Cargo, fax, or as an email attachment by Friday, September 17, 2010 to:

Rob Withers, ALAO Past President
Assistant to the Dean and University Librarian
225 King Library
Miami University
Oxford, OH 45056
Fax: 513-529-3110
Email: rob.withers at muohio.edu

CMCIG Workshop: Registration Deadline

Curriculum Materials Centers: What Works
ALAO-Curriculum Materials Centers Interest Group
Bowling Green State University
University Libraries Curriculum Resource Center
Friday, May 21, 2010 - 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

This workshop is for anyone interested in sharing and discussing CMC best practices on a shoestring budget. Workshop highlights include:

• Ohio Resource Center Ambassador, Debbie Reynolds.
• Guided Tour of Mazza Museum: International Art from Children’s Picture Books

Registration is $30 for ALAO/OCLIS Members and $60 for Non-members. Registration includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and Mazza Museum fees.

Deadline for registration is May 10, 2010. For more information, contact CMCIG co-chair Kathy Yoder, Curriculum Resource Center, University Libraries, Bowling Green State University Libraries.