June 15, 2009 (Vol. 15, No. 16) – Happenings

SLA Conference Recap / Online Northwest: Call for Proposals / Disaster Preparedness Workshop / ALA Library Toolkits

***SLA Conference Recap from ORSLA
The Oregon Chapter of SLA (ORSLA) invites you to join us for an upcoming professional development opportunity. As many of you know, SLA will hold its Annual Conference in Washington, DC from June 14th – 17th. Several ORSLA members will be attending, as the conference will offer opportunities for networking, communication, learning and other professional development programs. They are eager to share their experiences with those of us who are unable to attend. Come join us on Tuesday, June 30th at 6pm to hear about conference highlights, sessions particularly relevant to our chapter, as well as a chance to discuss industry trends and key topics of interest to information professionals.  Pizza and refreshments will be served.

 The cost will be as follows:

• $10 for SLAstudent members
• $15 for SLAmembers
• $20 for non-members

You may pay at the door either with cash or a check payable to ORSLA.

Please be aware that space is limited, so it is important for you to RSVP by Friday, June 26th. If you have any questions regarding this event, feel free to contact Joan Truncali at bjtruncali@aol.com. We hope you will be able to attend, and look forward to seeing you there.  This event is generously underwritten by ORSLA chapter members.

Please RSVP by June 26th at the link below: 
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=Wfdyv_2bYAxSR74YzbmOKmUA_3d_3d

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***Online Northwest: Call for Proposals
Online Northwest is a one-day conference focusing on topics that intersect libraries, technology and culture.  The conference is sponsored by the Oregon University System Library Council.  The 2009 conference will be held at CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon (on the Oregon State Universitycampus) on Friday, February 5, 2010

• Submit proposals: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=HDhY4z4qIUhUrqqnK2KGRQ_3d_3d
• Proposal Submission Deadline: Friday, October 2nd, 2009

The coordinating committee seeks presentations that discuss how technology is being applied within library settings and how technology is affecting library patrons and services. We strongly encourage academic, public, school, and special librarians to submit proposals.  All topics relating to technology and libraries are welcome, including:

•         Technology in tough economic times
•         Tagging used in libraries (OPAC, librarything, flickr, etc.)
•         Change/innovation & organizational culture (as it relates to technology)
•         User interface design and evaluation
•         Resource sharing (e.g. ILL, document delivery)
•         Information literacy and instruction  (distance ed. and technology use)
•         Management of electronic resources, digital repositories, or digital archives
•         Programming and development of computer applications to support delivery of library services
•         Using social features in library technology
•         Other topics related to technology in libraries are welcome 

For examples of past presentations or more information, see: http://www.ous.edu/onlinenw/

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***Disaster Preparedness Workshop for Libraries and Archives
Protecting Library & Archive Collections: Disaster Preparedness, Response & Recovery
Medford:  MedfordBranch Library, Jackson CountyLibrary Services, 205 South Central Avenue, Medford, OR  97501

Part 1: Thursday, July 23, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Part 2: Thursday, October 8, 2009, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.           

Workshop instructor: Kristen Kern is the Fine & Performing Arts Librarian at Portland State University and co-chair of the Portland Area Disaster Response Group.

The “Protecting Library & Archive Collections” workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities:

• Complete a disaster plan by the end of Part 2.
• Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively.
• Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections.
• Learn how to use practical decision-making skills during an emergency.
• Experience salvage procedures for books, documents, and non-print media.

The workshop days are scheduled eleven weeks apart. Participants will prepare short assignments prior to the first session; between sessions, they will undertake additional assignments resulting in a completed disaster plan at the end of Part 2. Upon completion, the institution will be invited to join an informal network of WESTPAS trained personnel to provide mutual aid in the event of emergencies involving collections in the region.

Who should attend:    Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of libraries and archives.  By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop’s disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please send two attendees from a library or archive so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.

Cost:    No charge to the institution.  Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities and co-sponsored by the Oregon State Library.

Registration:    Pre-registration required: WESTPAS workshop http://tinyurl.com/bkfc44
Go to the correct month and date to find the online registration form.

For registration assistance contact: Kathy Krause krause@plsinfo.org
For general & content information contact: Julie Page jpage@westpas.org

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***Library Toolkits from ALA
The ALA Office for Literacy and Outreach Services has created a number of useful tool kits, which are accessible from its OLOS Toolkit Directory. These tool kits address a wide range of topics, from how to assist non-English speakers and older adults, to how to support and advocate for rural and small libraries and tribal libraries, to gaming in libraries.  See http://www.students.ala.org/studentmemberblog/?p=259.

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