MLA-DLA-Conference-Program-2017

#MLADLA17 Find Us On Lanyrd! Chart New Courses Together MLA & DLA JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE HYATT REGENCY CHESAPEAKE BAY CAMBRIDGE, MD • MAY 10-12, 2017 NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR Academic Search Ultimate ™ 11,000 Active Full-Text Journals The highest quality, most comprehensive, multi-disciplinary full-text database in the world Visit EBSCO at Booth #40 www.ebsco.com - pm Keynote Speakers 2017 VENDORS & BOOTHS Kim Weitkamp Jason Reynolds Verna Myers Michael Halpern Nationally renowned storyteller, singer and songwriter Kim Weitkamp will take center stage to thrill conference-goers with a blend of story, song and horror As the redheaded child of exhausted parents, Kim Weitkamp grew up enjoying the role of the middle child Allowed to roam free in the heart of Amish Country, her imagination was ripened by a life lived outdoors Now she enjoys the role of being one of the most sought after storytellers and speakers in the country An evening of ghostly tales with Kim Weitkamp has been described “like having dinner with Tim Burton, Dr Seuss, and Alfred Hitchcock.” William G Wilson Maryland Author Award Winner, Jason Reynolds is the co-author, with Brendan Kiely, of the critically acclaimed 2016 One Maryland One Book, All American Boys His books, Boy in the Black Suit and All American Boys were selected as 2016 Coretta Scott King Honor books All American Boys also won the Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children’s Literature Verna Myers is on a personal mission to disrupt the status quo and she knows how to: Myers rose out of Baltimore’s working class to become a Harvard-trained lawyer, entrepreneur, author and cultural innovator Author of best-selling books Moving Diversity Forward: How to Move From Well-Meaning to Well-Doing and What If I Say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People, Verna has touched over 1,000,000 people through her speeches, appearances and transformative messages of power and possibility Her inspiring TED talk, “How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk boldly toward them,” offers three ways any person can become an active participant in countering bias in ourselves and in others to create a more just world Michael Halpern, deputy director of the Center for Science and Democracy, works to promote solutions that ensure government decisions are fully informed by scientific information and that the public understands the scientific basis for those decisions His work includes successful efforts to defend scientists from harassment, secure White House commitments to restore scientific integrity to federal policy making, and engage scientists to bring their expertise to the public Michael speaks regularly on the use and misuse of science in decision making and the forces that drive attacks on science Association Book Exhibit Becker Morgan Group Bound to Stay Bound Discover Books D-Tech International EBSCO Ingram Content Group Library Interiors Manns Woodward Studios MD Correctional Enterprises MD Relay Recorded Books U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services YouNeek Studios 35 41 Table 24 40 11 36 23 12 38 25 37 VENDOR PRESENTATION YouNeek Studios The Rise of African Superheroes in Comics and Multimedia Chart New Courses Together Conference Committee 2017 Conference Sponsors Julie Ranelli, Conference Director Michelle Hamiel, Assistant Conference Director Michelle Hughes, DLA Conference Director Kathleen Teaze, MLA President Margaret Carty, MLA Executive Director Cathay Keough, DLA Executive Director Kacey Martin, Marketing Chair Kate Monagan, Vendors Cynthia Dennis, Silent Auction Chair Mike Keil, Pub Quiz Chair Megan Jones, Poster Sessions Chair PLATINUM Eastern Shore Regional Library, Southern Maryland Regional Library Association and Western Maryland Regional Library: Conference Tote Bags Division of Library Development and Services: Banquet Speaker Delaware Library Association: Friday Luncheon Speaker Frederick County Public Libraries: Ice Cream Break Carroll County Public Library: Author Award Luncheon Howard County Library System: Exhibits Opening Coffee GOLD Recorded Books: Maryland Author Award Harford County Public Library: Lanyard and Badge Holder Calvert County, Cecil County, Charles County and St Mary’s County Public Libraries: Wednesday Continental Breakfast SILVER Delaware Division of Libraries: Onsite Conference Program Martha Grahame: Internet Café Maryland Sara Arnold-Garza Mary Anne Bowman June Brittingham Jim DeArmey Lois Entner Josephine Ford Catherine Fravel Dwyn Griffin Gina Harris Bryan Hissong Amy Jenkins Jennifer Jones Robert Krzanowski Monica McAbee Nicole McLain Amy Myers Stephanie Murphy Erin Neusbaum Carl Olson Lynette Parish Claire Petri Stuart Ragland Carrie Sanders Alan Simpson Conni Strittmatter Liz Sundermann Tiffany Sutherland Andrea Thomas Delaware Michelle Hughes, Conference Director Cathay Keough, Executive Director Kay Bowes Debbie Burston Kelly Kline Russell Michalak Molly Olney-Zide Jessica Webb MLA Steering Committee Kathleen Teaze, President Denise Davis, Vice President/President Elect Mary Anne Bowman, Secretary Patty Sundberg, Treasurer Lucy Holman, ALA Councilor Mary Hastler, Past President Margaret Carty, Executive Director DLA Executive Board Laurel Ferris, President Michelle Hughes, Vice President/Conference Chair Adrienne Johnson, Secretary Ed Goyda, Treasurer Beth Borene, Past President Hannah Lee, ALA Councilor Cathay Keough, Executive Director Annie Norman, Delaware State Librarian BRONZE University of Baltimore: Pens Washington County Free Library: Thursday Cocktail Hour Somerset County Library, Worcester County Library: Flowers Wicomico Public Libraries: Pub Quiz Internet Cafe The Internet Café will be open from Wednesday through the conference The Café is located in the foyer of the Chesapeake Ballroom Continuing Education Contact Hours The final decision on whether or not to award CEUs for any program lies with the Staff Coordinator for each library system Silent Auction Once again the conference will feature a silent auction with something for everyone! Be sure to check out the display in the Chesapeake Ballroom and find something you just cannot go home without! SILENT AUCTION SCHEDULE Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm | Friday 8:00am - 10:50am Winners may pick up their items after 11:15am Poster Session Learn about the new courses your colleagues are charting at this year’s poster session! You’ll be inspired by the innovative projects, services, and research conducted by your fellow librarians Hear from professionals in every area of library service to see what they are doing and how they are doing it Come by anytime on Thursday to explore the posters yourself or drop in between 10:00-10:30 or 2:30-3:00 to interact with the poster session authors Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get ideas, network with colleagues, and see what is new in our region’s libraries 2017 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE Acronym Key MARYLAND ACRL MD Association of College and Research Libraries, MD Conference Committee CC Children’s Services Division CSD Division of Library Development and Services DLDS Government Information Interest Group GIIG Intellectual Freedom Advisory Panel IFAP Leadership Development Division LDD Maryland Adult Programming Interest Group MAPIG Maryland Library Association MLA MLATECH Technology Committee Maryland State Department of Education MSDE New Member Interest Group NMIG Outreach Services Interest Group OSIG Professional Development Panel PDP Public Services Division PSD Reader’s Advisory Interest Group RAIG Social Media Users Group SMUG Support Staff Division SSD Teen Interest Group TIG Technical Services Division TSD DELAWARE CRLD Division of College and Research Libraries DASL Division of Delaware Association of School Librarians Delaware Division of Libraries DDL Delaware Library Association DLA Friends of Delaware Libraries FODL Committee on Intellectual Freedom IF Public Libraries Division PLD Youth Services Division YSD Beer Shindig Are you attending a preconference this year? Looking forward to catching up with your library friends on Wednesday night? Come grab a brew at our BEER SHINDIG! We will be in the Michener’s Lounge (Lobby Lounge) starting at 8:00pm See you there! Scavenger Hunt Explore our new conference venue while gathering chances for our GRAND PRIZE DRAWING! Details will be available on the back of your conference pocket schedule Quizzes open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday morning at 7:30am and Wednesday & Thursday afternoon at 12:30pm Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Pre-Conferences 7:30 REGISTRATION OPENS 9:00 - 12:00 FROM VISION TO EXECUTION 7:30 AM Scavenger Hunt Morning Quiz Opens Explore our new conference venue while gathering changes for our grand prize drawing! Details available on the back of your conference pocket schedule 9:00 - 12:00 SENSORY STORYTIME AND BEYOND Jake Hutton - Teen Librarian, Harford County Public Library; Ellie Carey - Youth Services Specialist, Baltimore County Public Library; Cindy Kleback Branch Manager, Baltimore County Public Library Does the phrase “sensory-friendly” leave you scratching your head in wonder? Have you shied away from offering sensory programming because you don’t know much about it? Then we have the Jake Hutton workshop for you! During this interactive and actionpacked pre-conference, we’ll take all the mystery out of sensory programming and leave you with practical programs and activities you can implement at your library the next day You’ll learn why your current programs may not be sensory-friendly and how small tweaks can make them inclusive You’ll also learn how to effectively market programs to the sensory community and how to find community partners to help you reach out to people with special needs who may not be using your library currently Libraries are for everyone, and we’ll help you make your library’s programs and events accessible to all the people in your community Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: SSD & CSD Patrick Lee - Chesapeake Think Tank and the Spark Business Institute How leaders create a vision and execute that vision? This preconference forum, hosted by Patrick Lee of the Spark Business Institute and Chesapeake Think Tank, focuses on the skills necessary to successfully motivate and transform stakeholders to achieve effective implementation Whether seeking funding, administration or board Patrick Lee support, staff acceptance, or community buy in, all participants will complete the workshop with a personal skills inventory, tips for improvement, and strategies to lead your library into the future Participants will receive an emailed code to take a DiSC leadership assessment approximately two weeks prior to the conference The assessment must be completed at least one week prior to the workshop Participants will leave the conference with a copy of their personal DiSC assessment Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: CC This program is worth contact hours of continuing education Ellie Carey 9:00 - 12:00 CREATING CATALYTIC CONVERSATIONS Cindy Kleback Michael Kumeer - Founder/CEO of Boards Made to Order Wondering how to tell a dynamic story about your library that will inspire every person you meet, including stakeholders, board members/trustees, and volunteers? Michael Kumer, Founder and CEO of Boards Made to Order will challenge attendees to think outside the box and develop their listening skills in order to “own” their personal and organizational stories Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: FODL Michael Kumeer This program is worth contact hours of continuing education This program is worth contact hours of continuing education Chart New Courses Together Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Pre-Conferences 9:00 - 4:00 VR JAM: Create Your Own Virtual Reality Environment 1:00 - 4:00 OILING THE HINGE Matt Barinholtz and Brooks Kossover - FutureMakers This program is for anyone interested in Virtual Reality Participants will have the opportunity to become familiar with several VR platforms and will be given tips about utilizing them in their libraries They will also learn the basics of the Unity game design platform and will be taught how to create their own virtual environments using Unity and virtual reality headsets No prior coding or game design experience necessary Program limited to 30 attendees Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: DLDS Kim Weitkamp - Storytelling and Keynote Speaker Keynote speaker Kim Weitkamp will work with library staff members on developing elevator speeches for interacting with the public This will help turn staff into library ambassadors in their communities, getting their local library story heard by many Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: LDD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 9:00 - 4:00 MAKE TEAMWORK WORK Set Yourself Up for Success Mary C Schaefer - President, Artemis Path, Inc Clarify what you contribute as a team member and the value fellow team members bring—all to work together in a complementary way You will come away with tactics to facilitate discussion, cooperation and accountability You will also learn to apply a new understanding of resistance to change, and how to use team and communication skills to manage Mary C Schaefer inevitable challenges Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: DDL/PLD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 12:30 PM SCAVENGER HUNT Afternoon Quiz Opens Explore our new conference venue while gathering changes for our grand prize drawing! Details available on the back of your conference pocket schedule 1:00 - 4:00 UKULELES IN STORYTIME Tess Goldwasser Tess Goldwasser - St Mary’s County Public Library In this workshop, participants will learn why music is important and what they can to make their library a more musical place This will include a ukulele lesson for complete beginners, and specific suggestions for ukulele songs and stories to use in programs for children Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: CSD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education Kim Weitkamp This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 1:00 - 4:00 BUILDING CULTURAL COMPETENCY SKILLS TO BETTER SERVE TODAY’S DIVERSE TEENS Dr Renee Hill - Senior Lecturer, Director - School of Library Specialization, University of Maryland, College of Information Studies; Dr Nicole Cooke, PhD, MED, MLS - Assistant Professor, the iSchool at Illinois Diversity isn't just about race & ethnicity! This interactive workshop focuses on increasing participants' level of understanding of the value of providing culturally competent library service in order to meet the Dr Renee Hill Dr Nicole Cooke information needs of an increasingly diverse group: teen patrons In order to provide appropriate and effective services to a wide range of patrons, it is important for information specialists to recognize their role in creating and promoting a welcoming environment in the library for every person who seeks access to the library’s materials, programs and services Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: YSD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 1:00 - 4:00 IMPROVING COMMUNICATION WITH IMPROV THEATER Bridget Cavaiola - Education Director, Baltimore Improv Group and Professor, Communications Department, Community College of Baltimore County In this interactive workshop, participants will learn to enhance their communication skills via the fundamental elements of improvisation: listen, Bridget Cavaiola agree and add The workshop is designed to meet the needs of people in a variety of workplace roles and across the spectrum of social comfort! Join Bridget Cavaiola, an educator and improviser in a fun, creative, workshop designed to get you thinking on your feet, listening proactively, collaborating, and using the techniques improvisers use to create comedy to enact effective communication in your workplace Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 to 1:00pm Sponsor: ACRL MD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 2017 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA17 Find Us On Lanyrd! Wednesday, May 10, 2017 Pre-Conferences 5:00 - 6:00 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Kim Weitkamp - An Evening of Ghostly Tales Nationally renowned storyteller, singer and songwriter Kim Weitkamp will take center stage to thrill conference-goers with a blend of story, song and horror Weitkamp will be performing original stories and songs from her award-winning album, Head Bone Rattles, which has seen airplay on various NPR affiliate stations and Sirius XM Radio Kim Weitkamp An evening with ghostly tales with Kim Weitkamp has been described “like having dinner with Tim Burton, Dr Seuss, and Alfred Hitchcock.” She captivates her listeners and takes them on a journey to another dimension without them ever leaving their seats 6:00 - 7:00 ALL-CONFERENCE RECEPTION 8:00 BEER SHINDIG Looking forward to catching up with your library friends on Wednesday night? Come grab a brew at our BEER SHINDIG! We’ll be in the Michener’s Library (Lobby Lounge) starting at 8pm See you there! BEER SHINDIG MICHENER’S LIBRARY 9:00 SCAVENGER HUNT CLOSED FOR THE DAY 10 Chart New Courses Together Thursday, May 11, 2017 1:30 - 2:30 HOW TO TALK TO KIDS ABOUT RACISM & JUSTICE Michael Finocchiaro - Teacher of Religious Studies, Salasianum School In this session, we will explore how to discuss racism with young people as both a set of individual behaviors and institutional failures Participants will learn how to employ visual schema, maps, pieces of legislation, statistical data, and both fiction and non-fiction pieces of media to elucidate the nature of racism in the United States to high school age kids By the end of the Michael Finocchiaro session, participants will learn two techniques for assessing how well the young people in their care understand racism and what can be done to promote social justice Sponsor: DASL This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 1:30 - 2:30 PUBLIC LIBRARY AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS: Charting New Courses in Collaboration Marisa Conner - Youth Services Manager, Baltimore County Public Library; Sarah Guy - Program & Youth Services Coordinator, Charles County Public Library; Beverly Izzi - Youth Services Coordinator, Calvert Library; Amanda Courie - Youth Services Manager, Caroline County Public Library; Ny’ilah Whitaker - Teen Specialist/Assistant Manager, Enoch Pratt Free Library; Kathleen “Kt” Zawodny - Outreach Librarian, Anne Arundel Public Libraries; Katryna Marisa Conner Sarah Guy Beverly Izzi Cera-Proulx Librarian, Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library Amanda Courie 16 Ny’ilah Whitaker Kathleen “Kt” Zawodny Katryna Cera-Proulx From CRAB cards to community partnerships to summer reading collaboration…public libraries all over Maryland are partnering in amazing and diverse ways with their local school systems Come hear from a panel of youth services librarians who will share their experiences that are furthering student learning, early learning, and family engagement in their communities A Question and Answer period will follow to encourage discussion about these various types of partnerships If time allows, groups will form by type of collaboration to initiate planning for similar partnerships in their communities Sponsor: DLDS This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 1:30 - 2:30 LEADING THE OUTREACH TO LGBTQ YOUTH THROUGH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Naomi Keppler - Children’s Librarian, Carroll County Public Library, Finksburg Branch; Erin Snell - Outreach Librarian, Carroll County Public Library Naomi Keppler Erin Snell LGBTQ teens are often overlooked in public library programming and material selection With this in mind, Carroll County Public Library piloted a LGBTQ booktalking program for their local high school gay-straight alliance clubs Learn about the design and implementation of this program, as well as how your library system can partner with local high schools and other community organizations to meet the needs of LGBTQ teens in your community Sponsor: LDD/TIG This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 1:30 - 2:30 THE FIFTH DISCIPLINE AND LIBRARY LEADERSHIP Bryan Hissong - Community Services Manager, Frederick County Public Libraries In September, public librarian Bryan Hissong attended a 3-day training with leadership expert Peter Senge Author of The Fifth Discipline, Senge is considered a pioneer in systems thinking and learning organizations Bryan will share his experiences learning from Peter Senge and will discuss how these leadership methods can be utilized in public libraries Sponsor: TSD/LDD Bryan Hissong This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Chart New Courses Together Thursday, May 11, 2017 2:30 - 3:00 VISIT THE VENDORS / ENJOY AN ICE CREAM BREAK Sponsored by Frederick County Public Libraries 3:00 - 4:00 CONVERSATIONS WITH JASON REYNOLDS, WINNER OF THE WILLIAM G WILSON MARYLAND AUTHOR AWARD 3:00 - 5:00 ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE CHANGE Patrick Lee - Chesapeake Think Tank and the Spark Business Institute Is your library in need of change? Do you want to be innovative, try new things, have a can approach to staying relevant, but find your culture is so “stuck” that it's a struggle? Join master change agent, Patrick Lee of the Spark Business Institute and Chesapeake Think Tank as he leads an audience participation discussion on the frustrations of instituting change Discover what works, what doesn't and why change management is so hard Participants will come away with real-life strategies and tactics to take back to their libraries Sponsor: Conference Committee Jayson Reynolds Learn about the process of creating circulating kits from start to finish Topics will include: budget; timeline; materials selection; activity planning; processing and technical services; circulation procedures; marketing; assessment; and maintenance Carly Bastiansen Explore some of HCPL's kits and brainstorm adaptations for your system Sponsor: CSD Shelley Dolan Kelly Mills This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 3:00 - 5:00 SO YOU WANT TO DO A COMIC-CON? Tips, Pitfalls & Best Practices Patrick Lee This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 3:00 - 4:00 ENERGIZING SCIENCE JOURNAL COLLECTIONS 2: Science Databases, Products and Service from the Department of Energy Joanna Martin - DC Liaison, Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S Department of Energy Since the President's Memorandum on access to federally sponsored research in 2013, sixteen federal agencies have created plans for public access to Joanna Martin federally funded research Ms Joanna Martin, DC Liaison, Office of Scientific & Technical Information, U.S Department of Energy, returns with an update of her successful presentation at last year's conference on programs, databases, and services from the OSTI This year will highlight the databases and services to libraries provided by the OSTI All are welcome, but participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops or tablets to follow the demonstration Sponsor: GIIG This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 3:00 - 5:00 LIBRARY KITS FROM START TO FINISH Carly Bastiansen, Shelley Dolan, Kelly Mills - Harford County Public Library Are you looking for a way to expand your collection to include non-traditional materials? Harford County Public Library offers a wide variety of circulating kits, including American Girl dolls, Superhero Action Figures, DVD Binge Boxes, Board Games, LEAP Music, LEAP Science, Little Leapers early literacy STEM kits and Learning and Sharing Collection early literacy skill and theme kits Conni Strittmatter - Coordinator, Children & Teen Services, Harford County Public Library; Jake Hutton - Teen Librarian, Aberdeen Branch, Jake Hutton Jennifer Jones Judy Poyer Harford County Public Library; Jennifer Jones - Branch Manager, Aberdeen Branch, Harford County Public Library; Judy Poyer - Regional Librarian, Odenton Regional Library, Anne Arundel County Public Library; Kathleen “Kt” Zawodny - Outreach Librarian, Anne Arundel County Public Library; Katy Goff Kathleen “Kt” Zawodny Katy Goff & Kerri Hollyday Teen Librarian, Dover Public Library, Delaware; Kerri Hollyday - Library Assistant, Dover Public Library Anne Arundel, Harford and Dover have all put on Comic-Cons of varying sizes These systems will discuss how they got started, activities planned, what has gone wrong, how to get partners, and tips and best practices when trying to get one started at your library Sponsor: PSD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 3:00 - 5:00 TWEENS, TEENS AND STAYING SAFE ONLINE Patty Dailey Lewis - Executive Director, Beau Bidden Foundation; Josh Alcorn - Chief Engagement Officer, Beau Biden Foundation In this age of ever-changing technology, how can adults keep children safe online and how we communicate the dangers to children? Presenters from the Beau Biden Foundation will talk about common challenges to keeping kids safe online and methods that parents can use to talk to their children about topics, such as cyberbullying, sexting and sextortion Sponsor: YSD Patty Dailey Lewis This program is worth contact hours of continuing education 2017 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA17 Find Us On Lanyrd! Josh Alcorn 17 Thursday, May 11, 2017 3:00 - 4:00 YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT: Manage It Wisely 3:00 - 5:00 LIBRARIES=EDUCATION: Your Key to Success Dr Jennifer Brannock Cox - Assistant Professor, Communication Arts Department, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD Valerie J Gross - President and CEO, Howard County Library System It's a funny thing about the World Wide Web - we tend to forget it is worldwide Recent headlines of online hacks – from world leaders' emails to credit card numbers – prompt us to worry about our safety and financial wellbeing, but we shouldn't stop there Issues of privacy extend beyond Dr Jennifer passwords and pin numbers to the social media realm, where a host of issues Brannock Cox can haunt us Some are issues of security, and many others we bring upon ourselves In this session, we will discuss and examine strategies for managing an array of threats, not only to our privacy and finances, but also to our online personas that could compromise our jobs, relationships and lifestyles Sponsor: IFAP You are intelligent and forward-thinking, but you get the respect you deserve? Join in to hear how library systems across the country are adopting Libraries=Education to enjoy heightened respect and funding You'll learn how staff is now accorded the same worth as educators at schools, colleges, and universities Why? Because Libraries=Education repositions you and your library Valerie J Gross (no matter what type) as a key component of the education enterprise Implementing the approach does not require changing anything you do-only what you say This strategy will make you, your library, and the library profession indispensable, today, and for centuries to come Sponsor: LDD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 3:00 - 4:00 MENTORING IN LIBRARIES: We Are Better Together Jessica Olin - Director of Parker Library, Wesley College (DE); Jessame Ferguson - Library Director, Hoover Library, McDaniel College (MD) It seems like there are many mentor opportunities in national and local librarian organizations (and even some roundtables) for both formal mentoring programs and informal relationship building But how does someone who volunteers to be a mentor or a mentee know how best to Jessica Olin Jessame Ferguson build a meaningful experience for both people involved? Mentoring is very important for building the next generation of librarians But what is mentoring, really? And who benefits? This panel discussion will present best practices and research into different kinds of mentoring relationships, both formal and informal In addition, the panelists will share some of their personal experiences – both good and bad – with mentoring/being mentored Sponsor: CRLD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 4:15 - 5:15 LIBRARIES AND ACCESS TO JUSTICE: Libraries as Crucial Partners Glenn Rawdon - Senior Program Counsel for Technology for the Legal Services Corporation; Reena Shah - Executive Director, Maryland Access to Justice Commission; Joan Bellistri - Director, Anne Arundel County Public Law Library Just what is “Access to Justice?” What libraries have to with it? Joan Bellistri, a law librarian, will interview Reena Shah, Executive Director of the Maryland Access to Justice Commission, for an overview of “Access to Justice” and the vision, Glenn Rawdon Joan Bellistri mission and goals of the Maryland Commission The discussion will explore how libraries can and play an important role Glenn Rawdon, Senior Program Counsel for Technology for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) will also be interviewed for a briefing on the (LSC) Library Initiative that seeks to develop an online curriculum for public librarians “that would teach public librarians how to assist patrons to access publically available civil legal information and advice.” Sponsor: LLAM This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 18 Chart New Courses Together Thursday, May 11, 2017 4:15 - 5:15 ALASKA’S “GUYS READ” IN MARYLAND John Walden - Director, Queen Anne’s County Library; Lisa McKenney - Public Service Coordinator, Allegany County County Library System; Dr Elaine M O’Neal Retired Supervisor of Instruction for Early Learning/Elementary, Queen Anne’s County Public John Walden Lisa McKenney Schools The “Guys Read” program, developed in Fairbanks, Alaska has had 10 years of successfully reaching reluctant boy readers With funding provided by the Maryland Rural Council, the Allegany and Queen Anne's County Library Systems worked with their County Public School Systems to replicate that success with Maryland students Men from each of the communities were recruited to visit schools at lunchtime to read to fourth grade boys Through their interaction with program attendees, male “reading role models” promoted reading as a fun, enjoyable pastime Over the course of a year, more than 400 boys voluntarily participated in the program; when the reviews were in, they clamored for more Learn how you can use the “Boys Read” model to rev up excitement about reading in your county Sponsor: CSD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 4:15 - 5:15 MentorNJ: Thinking Library Staff Statewide Peggy Birdsall Cadigan - MLS, Deputy State Librarian, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships; Mi-Sun Lyu - Library Link NJ The MentorNJ Project develops mentor network services and programs for staff in New Jersey libraries It serves as a gateway to librarians and paraprofessionals new to the profession or the state It includes a directory and mentor network, both virtual and in-person, available to librarians or Peggy Birdsall paraprofessionals It creates an environment that supports and promotes Cadigan effective resources sharing and successful collaborations in the New Jersey library community Come and learn about this project and discuss ideas for expanding it to include staff in Maryland and Delaware Sponsor: DLDS This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 4:15 - 5:15 iDIVERSITY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND Caitlin Carter and Catherine Fravel - University of Maryland students and iDiversity officers; Hope Reilly - iSchool Alumna and former iDiversity Events Coordinator The University of Maryland's iSchool founded the first studentled organization dedicated to promoting awareness of diversity and inclusion issues in the information profession Attendees of this lecture-Q&A hybrid will hear about iDiversity's projects Caitlin Carter Catherine Fravel Hope Reilly and accomplishments They will 2017 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE also learn how to develop and implement their own project ideas to help foster an inclusive environment at their own institutions Projects include: culturally competent after-school literacy programs, information workshops, curriculum development with the MLIS program, group trainings, and more Presenters include Catherine Fravel and Caitiln Carter current UMD students and iDiversity officers and Hope Reilly, iSchool alumna and former iDiversity Events Coordinator Sponsor: NMIG This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 5:30 - 6:30 CASH BAR IN THE CHESAPEAKE BALLROOM FOYER 6:30 - 8:30 BANQUET WITH VERNA MYERS: What if I Say the Wrong Thing? Interrupting Bias in Ourselves and Others Vernā Myers - Cultural Innovator and Activist Vernā Myers is on a personal mission to disrupt the status quo and she knows how to: she's lived it Myers rose out of Baltimore's working class to become a Harvard-trained lawyer, entrepreneur, author and cultural innovator Vernā Myers Author of the best-selling books Moving Diversity Forward: How to Move From Well-Meaning to Well-Doing and What If I say the Wrong Thing? 25 Habits for Culturally Effective People, Vernā has touched over 1,000,000 people through her speeches, appearances and transformative message of power and possibility Her inspiring TED talk, “How to Overcome Our Biases? Walk Boldly Toward Them,” offers three ways any person can become an active participant in countering bias in ourselves and in others to create a more just world For the last two decades, Vernā and her team of consultants have helped eradicate barriers of race, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation at elite international law firms, Wall Street powerhouses, and the 10,000 member Fire Department of New York, with the aim of establishing a new, more productive and just status quo 8:45 - 10:45 PUB QUIZ Do you know a lot of stuff? All kinds of stuff? Come to the Pub Quiz and prove it by answering questions about popular culture, Maryland, Delaware, random nonsense, and of course – books Enjoy a pub atmosphere with a cash bar, snacks, and our always entertaining Quizmaster, Michael Gannon Bring a team, or join one, and potentially win a kitschy prize! Sponsored by Wicomico County Library #MLADLA17 Find Us On Lanyrd! Michael Gannon 19 Friday, May 12, 2017 7:30 REGISTRATION OPENS 9:45 - 10:45 THE HOMEWORK HELP CENTER – A Return to the Kitchen Table 7:30 AM SCAVENGER HUNT QUIZ OPENS Explore our new conference venue while gathering chances for our grand prize drawing! Details available on the back of your conference pocket schedule 8:00 - 10:50 SILENT AUCTION (Winners may pick up items after 11:15) 8:00 - 9:00 MLA ANNUAL MEETING 8:00 - 9:00 DLA BUSINESS MEETING AND AWARDS CEREMONY 9:00 - 9:30 DLA DIVISION MEETING 9:15 - 9:45 VISIT THE VENDORS 9:45 - 10:45 YOUR NEXT AMERICAN EYEFUL: The Census Bureau’s Next-Gen Statistics Portal 20 Are students coming to your library seeking resources, Barbara Graham supplies and guidance? Staff at Wicomico Public Libraries will present what they have put together to create a successful Homework Help Center including staffing, budget, supplies and technology At the conclusion of this program, participants will come away with creative strategies for establishing a Homework Help Center with limited resources and space Participants will also receive guidelines for the daily operation of a successful Homework Help Center Sponsor: CSD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Paula Mitchell Tracey Conaway 9:45 - 11:45 STEWARDS OF CHILDREN Patty Dailey Lewis - Executive Director, Beau Biden Foundation Ms Nesreen Khashan - Data Dissemination Specialist for Maryland, U.S Census Bureau; Ms Noemi Mendez - Data Dissemination Specialist for Delaware, U.S Census Bureau Finding Census data hard to handle without a refresher training course? Getting data questions when the Office Guru is away? The Census Bureau's CEDSCI initiative looks to provide easy access to all Census Bureau public use content with improved users' experience More than another data tool, this program is rebuilding the Census Bureau's information architecture, aiming to produce data tools suitable for casual, sophisticated and expert users Join Ms Nesreen Khashan, and Ms Noemi Mendez, Census Bureau Dissemination Specialists for Maryland and Delaware, for an exciting preview of the Bureau's progress towards a new data dissemination program, debuting in 2017 Sponsor: GIIG This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Barbara Graham - Youth Services Manager, Wicomico Public Library; Paula Mitchell - Program and Event Manager, Wicomico Public Library; Tracey Conaway - Homework Help Center Coordinator, Wicomico Public Libraries Nesreen Khashan A certified facilitator-led workshop which will teach participants the five ways to protect children from sexual abuse: Learn the facts; Minimize opportunity; Talk about it; Recognize the signs; and React responsibly to suspicions This will be an interactive presentation combining both instruction and facilitator led discussion by participants Sponsor: YSD This program is worth contact hours of continuing education Patty Dailey Lewis 9:45 - 10:45 SHOW ME THE $$: Maryland Humanities Council Grants Program Marilyn Hatza - Program Officer, Grants and Strategic Partnerships, Maryland Humanities Council Noemi Mendez This session is designed for potential applicant organizations that would like to learn about the Maryland Humanities Council (MHC) grant application process Marilyn Hatza will walk participants through the steps for completing the on-line grant application process, review grant guidelines, and discuss strategies for ensuring your grant proposal meets MHC requirements She will also share general tips for writing successful grant proposals Sponsor: MD Humanities Council This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Chart New Courses Together Friday, May 12, 2017 9:45 - 10:45 DELAWARE AND MARYLAND IN THE NEWS: The National Digital Newspaper Program and Chronicling America 9:45 - 10:45 MAKE OUR VOICES HEARD Kay Bowes and Theo Loppatto - Board Members, Friends of Delaware Libraries Do you have a passion for libraries? Are you concerned that not everyone understands the importance of your library? This workshop is for you You'll learn how to tell your stories, and new ways to advocate to your Kay Bowes Theo Loppatto community and to your legislators Advocacy is the most important role of a Friend, Trustee, or staff member of our libraries Come learn some new, easy ways to be a library advocate Sponsor: FODL This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Join members of Baltimore County Public Library's Green and Sustainable team to learn about how the Abigail Cooley Justin Wineke library is introducing environmentally-friendly and sustainable practices to and both staff and customers! Attendees will learn about practices they can introduce in the workplace, how to apply to be a part of the Maryland Green Registry, and how to calculate their library's carbon footprint Sponsor: SSD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 9:45 - 11:45 TECHNOLOGY PLANS AND STRATEGIC PLANS: Make Rough Waters Clear Sailing with Carson Block Carson Block - Carson Block Consulting Inc 9:45 - 10:45 TSD MEETING 2017 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE Molly Olney-Zide 10:45 - 11:00 VISIT THE VENDORS 11:00 - 12:00 UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES: Outreach and Effective Services for Immigrant and ELL Populations Abigail Cooley - Branch Manger, Baltimore County Public Library; Kristen Wenzel - Collection Development Assistant, Baltimore County Public Library; Justin Wineke - Assistant Circulation Manager, Baltimore County Public Library This program is worth contact hours of continuing education Delaware and Maryland in the News will discuss the National Endowment for the Humanities National Digital Newspaper Program and the two states' newspaper digitization projects You will learn how to use the Chronicling America database for different levels of research, and some educational and outreach tools to promote this resource Sponsor: CRLD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 10:50 SILENT AUCTION CLOSED 9:45 - 10:45 READY, SET, GREEN! Technology is a vitally important tool in providing library service Yet, because it changes so rapidly, it can be difficult to plan how technology can help you forward the vision and goals of your library During this session, under the expert guidance of Carson Block, you will learn the basics of developing an effective technology plan, who to engage in the process, where it fits within your strategic plan, and how to adapt your plan as technology and services change Participants are encouraged to bring their own plans as this session will be structured in a workshop format, offering time to apply the strategies and tips shared Carson will provide guidance and support Sponsor: DLDS Molly Olney-Zide - University of Delaware; Robin C Pike - University of Maryland Robin C Pike Heather Jackson - Assistant Branch Manager, Prince George’s County Memorial Library System; Giovanna Sandoval - Library Associate II, Prince George’s County Memorial Library System; Mirna Turcios - Librarian III, Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Serving customers living below the poverty line, speakers Heather Jackson of other languages and immigrant populations present unique challenges to Public Libraries To confront barriers to access, understand cultural differences and create programs that meet the customers' specific needs, it is critically important to leave the physical branch to bring services to the customers Heather, Giovanna, and Mirna will examine how Prince George's County is serving these communities through “Pop-Up” libraries and community partnerships Sponsor: PSD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Giovanna Sandoval Mirna Turcios 11:00 - 12:00 SOCIAL MEDIA PRIVACY AND YOUR LIBRARY Carson Block Jennifer Golbeck - Associate Professor, University of Maryland, College of Information Studies and Director of the Social Intelligence Lab; Hope Reilly - Reference Librarian, USAID Library In the past ten years, social media has become an almost Jennifer Golbeck Hope Reilly ubiquitous presence in our daily lives Libraries are taking greater advantage of the benefits of Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and other platforms to both promote their services and integrate them into programming However, there is a dark side to social media that often goes undiscussed During this hybrid lecture-workshop, attendees will learn about corporate surveillance and the threat it poses to patron privacy Attendees will also learn how to start their own conversations with patrons about this topic, bring awareness to privacy risk management, and promote healthy social media behavior Sponsor: NMIG This program is worth contact hour of continuing education #MLADLA17 Find Us On Lanyrd! 21 Friday, May 12, 2017 11:00 - 12:00 DESIGN INSTITUTE 11:00 - 12:00 LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM KIRK, PICARD AND REYNOLDS Brad Hastings - AIA, LEED, AP, Principal Architect, Becker Morgan Group; Ed Goyda - Former Director, Lewes Library; Mary Hastler - CEO, Harford County Public Library; John Phillos - DE Division of Libraries This workshop will discuss four project phases: predesign, design, construction, and post construction, for improving an existing or building a new library facility The panelists will speak to these four areas and share insight/lessons learned from their perspective Currently trending professional design elements will also be explored If you are currently in the midst of a design project, or have one on the horizon, you don't want to miss this workshop! Sponsor: PLD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Andrea Berstler - Director, Wicomico Public Library Brad Hastings Ed Goyda This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Mary Hastler John Phillos 11:00 - 12:00 DESIGNING AND DEPLOYING SIMPLE YET EFFECTIVE ONLINE TRAINING WITH OFFICE MIX Russell Michalak - Director of Library and Learning Center, Goldey-Beacom College, and Monica Rysavy - Director of Institutional Research and Training, Goldey-Beacom College Will show participants how we designed our information literacy assessment (ILA) and students' perception of information literacy questionnaire using Office Mix Sponsor: CRLD This program is worth contact hour of continuing education Fictional leaders are given the best opportunities writers can provide to showcase their leadership skills Science Fiction writers, who create story, character, and place, have the ultimate stage to showcase how to be a great Andrea Berstler leader Captains James T Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, and Malcom Reynolds demonstrate leadership at a stellar level While we not yet have a librarian in space, we can learn much about successful leadership in the lessons taught through the adventures of these three iconic, space traveling captains Sponsor: LDD Russell Michalak Monica Rysavy 11:00 - 12:00 MLA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Mary Baykan - Director, Washington County Free Library, Chair, MLA Legislative Panel; Emily Sheketoff ALA; Natalie Edington - Assistant Director, Baltimore County Public Library, MA Legislative Panel Federal Officer Mary Baykan Emily Sheketoff Natalie Edington We have just gone through one of the most contentious elections in modern history How has the election impacted the legislative environment both at the federal and state levels? What does it mean for public libraries and the people who use and depend on them? Is there a role that public libraries can play in helping their communities find common ground? Sponsor: MLA Legislative Panel This program is worth contact hour of continuing education 22 Chart New Courses Together Friday, May 12, 2017 11:00 - 12:00 - GUERILLA STORYTIME CSD Officers What's Your Favorite Rhyme for transitioning from dancing to a story? What you when a storytime attendee keeps trying to take your seat? How you get parents involved in your storytime? Join CSD members and other childfren's librarians as we work together to tackle some of the toughest questions known to storytime! Sponsor: CSD 12:15 LUNCHEON WITH MICHAEL HALPERN: Misinformation, Literacy and Integrity Michael Halpern - Union of Concerned Scientists The best policy decisions are made with full access to scientific information Yet science often becomes politicized because everyone wants science on their side Halpern will outline how companies and activists invest heavily in efforts to manipulate and suppress scientific information to justify their products and positions, how libraries and librarians get caught in political Michael Halpern fights, and how the public good suffers as a result Together, we will explore how librarians can help the public become more resilient to misinformation and spin on science, how civic literacy can protect the integrity of science, and what role librarians play in advocating for a more transparent and accountable government 37 2017 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA17 Find Us On Lanyrd! 23 MLA/DLA 2017 CONFERENCE: May 10-12, 2017 Register online at: www.mdlib.org ADVANCE REGISTRATION FORM ADVANCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 17, 2017 Last Name First Name Phone (day) Address City Library Affiliation or Firm Email CIRCLE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER: DLA MLA Conference of MD Court Law Library Directors MASL REFORMA CVLA Phone (evening) State CML DCLA DC/SLA MD/SLA Zip Code MAILL MAPLA LLAM CALD (If you have circled any of these, you are eligible for the MLA/DLA member rate!) If not a member, consider joining now to take advantage of the member rate Registration Fees (Please circle appropriate categories) One Day Circle Day Full Conference By 3/17 After 3/17 By 3/17 After 3/17 DLA/MLA Members $120 $150 Th / F $150 $170 Non-Members $160 $190 Th / F $190 $220 Th / F $105 $135 Full-time Students $75 $105 Preconferences, May 10, 2017 $80 $60 $80 $60 $60 Includes Lunch $60 $80 ACRL MD: CC: DDL/DLA/PLD: YSD: CSD: FODL: DLDS: Improving From Vision Make Building Ukuleles in Creating VR Jam: Communication to Execution Teamwork Cultural Storytime Catalytic Create Your with Improv 9:00-12:00 Work Competency 1:00-4:00 Conversations Own VR Theater Set Yourself Skills to Better 9:00-12:00 Environment 1:00-4:00 Up for Success Serve Today’s (Limit 30) 9:00-4:00 9:00-12:00 Diverse Teens 1:00-4:00 TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE MLA Federal ID # 5210-35-154 $80 $60 LDD: Oiling the Hinge 1:00-4:00 SSD: Sensory Storytime and Beyond 9:00-12:00 $ Wednesday Preconferences No Charge Box Lunch Sandwich Preference: o Blackened Chicken o Sliced Roast Beef o Vegetarian Roasted Portobello TO RECEIVE ADVANCED RATES, ENVELOPES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY MARCH 17, 2017 MEALS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE WITH PREREGISTRATION I will attend the Friday Continental Breakfast (No Charge) o Yes o No If ordering a meal, please indicate any dietary restrictions below THURSDAY LUNCHEON: Price $45 o Herb Roasted Chicken Breast with Pesto Cream Sauce o Vegetarian o Vegan o Gluten-free o Kosher THURSDAY BANQUET: Price $65 o Pan-seared Salmon with Roasted Fennel Cream o Vegetarian o Vegan o Gluten-free o Kosher FRIDAY LUNCHEON: Price $45 o Sirloin Tri Tip with Red Wine Demi-Glace o Vegetarian o Vegan o Gluten-free o Kosher If paying by credit card, please fill in the appropriate information below $ Name on Credit Card (Print) $ $ TOTAL MEAL(s) FEE: $ Mail Return preregistration form with check made payable to: Maryland Library Association to: or with credit card information to the right OR register online at: www.mdlib.org 24 MLA WILL NOT ISSUE REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS AFTER April 19, 2017 Maryland Library Association 1401 Hollins Street Baltimore, MD 21223 410-947-5090 • Fax 410-947-5089 Digit Code Expiration Date o Visa o MasterCard Account # Signature TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ (CONTINUE ON NEXT PAGE) Chart New Courses Together DLA/MLA Conference Schedule To help in planning, please answer the questions below and check the blank boxes for programs and events you are interested in attending This does not commit you to attending, however it will help us to ensure adequate seating for each program Are you a first time Conference attendee? o Yes o No Do you have any special needs? If so, please indicate: MLA will provide reasonable accommodations Preconferences: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 7:30 7:30 o 9:00 - 12:00 o 9:00 - 12:00 o 9:00 - 12:00 Registration Opens Scavenger Hunt Morning Quiz Open Sensory Storytime and Beyond From Vision to Execution Creating Catalytic Conversations o o o o 9:00 - 4:00 9:00 - 4:00 12:30 1:00 - 4:00 1:00 - 4:00 Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom from 12:00 - 1:00 for all programs VR Jam Make Teamwork Work Scavenger Afternoon Hunt Open Ukuleles in Storytime Oiling the Hinge o o o o Expand Your Programming Collaborating for Course Correction Engage Your Community Getting Your Special Collection Noticed To Follow the Yellow Brick Road Future of Reference, Part Enhancing Digital Privacy (focus group) Ready to Renovate? The William G Wilson Maryland Author Award Luncheon Scavenger Hunt Afternoon Quiz Opens Teen Services Off the Shelf Book Clubs Information Literacy Public and Local Schools Partners in the Public Health Arena Balanced Customer Services How to Talk to Kids Leading the Outreach o 1:30 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:00 3:00 - 5:00 o o 3:00 - 4:00 o 3:00 - 4:00 o 3:00 - 5:00 o 3:00 - 5:00 o 3:00 - 5:00 o 3:00 - 4:00 o 3:00 - 4:00 o 3:00 - 5:00 o 4:15 - 5:15 o 4:15 - 5:15 o 4:15 - 5:15 o 4:15 - 5:15 5:30 5:30 - 6:30 o 6:30 - 8:30 o 8:45 - 10:45 The Fifth Discipline Visit the Vendors - Ice Cream Break Organizational Culture Change Energizing Science Journal Collections Conversation with Jason Reynolds Circulating Library Kits So You Want to Do a Comic-Con Tweens, Teens, and Staying Safe Your Digital Footprint Mentoring in New Libraries Libraries=Education: Your Key to Success Libraries and Access to Justice Alaska Guys Read MentorNJ iDiversity Silent Auction Closed Cash Bar in Chesapeake Foyer Banquet with Verna Myers Annual Pub Quiz Homework Help Center Stewards of Children Show Me the $$ Make Our Voices Heard Ready, Set, Green! Technology Plans and Strategic Plans DE & MD in the News Silent Auction Closed Visit the Vendors o 11:00 - 12:00 o 11:00 - 12:00 o 11:00 - 12:00 o 11:00 - 12:00 Underserved Communities Social Media Privacy Design Institute Designing & Deploying Simple Yet Effective Online Training Leadership Lessons from Kirk, Picard & Reynolds MLA Legislative Update Guerilla Storytime Luncheon with Michael Halpern Conferences: Thursday, May 11, 2017 7:00 7:30 8:00 - 9:00 8:00 - 4:00 8:00 - 5:30 o 8:00 - 9:00 o 8:00 - 9:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 o 9:00 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 o 10:45 - 11:45 Registration Opens Scavenger Hunt Morning Quiz Opens Grand Opening, Vendor Exhibit Area Poster Sessions Silent Auction Open MLLI Breakfast Conference Orientation Exploring Your Creativity What’s Hot/Not in Social Media Research to Writing When Disaster Strikes Library Robotics Grant Writing for Youth Services How My Mom Got Hacked Starting With Yes Teen Job Fair Visit the Vendors DDL/DLDS Update o 10:45 - 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