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KLA Virtual Conference 2020 |
Welcome from the KLA President, 2020Greetings and welcome to our 2020 conference: Big Think, Innovation, Inspiration, Impact. This has certainly been a year of Big Thinking – one of the most difficult board motions to make for this conference junky was to make the motion to be innovative and move the physical conference to a virtual platform. I love the learning and the networking that a conference provides. I hope that you find ways to connect with each other on the virtual conference platform that is offered and continue to discuss the programs you chose to attend long after this first-of-a-kind virtual conference is wrapped up. This year It has been inspirational to watch my colleagues in this profession go through some of the most difficult challenges in their careers not only from the pandemic that still ravages many of our communities but from the systemic racism that has fueled many discussions and calls for change in our community and in others across the state. The impact of both of these challenges will continue to be felt by our members for some time to come, prompting many changes that will impact our work along the way. Kudos to the conference planning committee and their chair, Meagan Zampieri, who has had to recreate conference as we have experienced it in the past. They have worked diligently to plan a one-day virtual continuing education opportunity that is designed for our members to get the most out of a difficult situation. It has been a great honor to serve as KLA President this last year and to be able to serve with a great group of librarians on KLA Council from across the state. My hope is that you will enjoy the conference and that you remain well and healthy until we meet again. Best wishes always. Thanks, Robin Newell, KLA President Conference Committee
STATE LIBRARIAN's UNcheon PresentationEric Norris, Kansas State Librarian, is a native Kansan who received a bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas, MA from Fort Hays State University, and MLS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Prior to joining the State Library in 2018, he served as the Adult Department Librarian and Director of the Hays Public Library. He has also worked as a Director of Human Resources and a newspaper reporter. Award CeremonyTo view the list of awards and recipients, click here. A short list is included below:
Conference "Classrooms"There were seven session sections (aka "classrooms") available during the 2020 Conference; Inspiration, Public, School, Academic, Young Adult/Teen/Youth, Impact, Innovation. Below you will find the sessions for some of the available classrooms in addition to the recording, presentation handouts and slides (if available), and the session description. The virtual poster presentation sessions are also available below. 2020 Conference Virtual Poster SessionSBelow are the poster sessions for the 2020 Virtual Big Think Conference. To access the poster or recording, click the poster title below: Data and Analytics: Using Reference Analytics for Insights into Virtual Reference Services | Hui-Fen Chang, Professor, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater |
Kahoot!: A Tool for Providing Engaging Passive and Active Programming in a Virtual Library Setting | Tiffany Rinne, Youth Information Specialist, Johnson County Public Library - Tiffany's presentation is available here. Collaboration Across Cyberspace: NNLM's Wikipedia Editing Campaigns | Margie Sheppard, Technology Coordinator, Network of the National Library of Medicine |
eSports in Kansas High School Libraries | Matt Walston & Mandy Shultz, Emporia State University, School of Library and Information Management Diversity and Inclusion in Your Library's Catalog | Emily McDonald, Cataloging Librarian, Lawrence Public Library |
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Recruitment, Education and Development of Public Library Board MembersPresenters: Andrew Smith, Emporia State University, asmith37@emporia.edu; Robin Newell, Emporia Public Library, newellr@emporialibrary.org Description: A public library board has the responsibility to ensure the proper provision of library services through the hiring of a capable library director and the creation of effective policy to guide library operations. However, the library director, in collaboration with the board, is equally responsible for recruiting good board members, for educating them in their responsibilities and in a proper understanding of professional librarianship, including our ethical stance on free access to information and patron privacy. This presentation looks at effective strategies for recruiting board members who understand the commitment they are making and who will support the aims and ideals of the public library within their community. It also offers practical advice on board orientations – what information is essential and how to avoid information overload, as well as considering continuing education of the board, including mandatory training and desirable instruction in various areas of library operations. Effective communication techniques will also be addressed, as well as the limitations prescribed by the Kansas Open Meetings law. Far Out Ideas to Cultivate Relationships with Baby BoomersNo Recording Available Presenter: Kathleen Morgan, Lawrence Public Library, kmorgan@lplks.org; Cathy Hamilton, Lawrence Public Library, chamilton@lplks.org Description: Lawrence Public Library is honored to share the story of our Retirement Boot Camp, a program started in September of 2019, funded by a two-year grant from the Kansas Health Foundation. An extension of our “Before You Check Out” series dealing with end-of-life issues for senior patrons, Boot Camp seeks to empower baby boomers transitioning out of their working lives in five key areas of retirement success: Health & Nutrition, Self-Identity and Purpose, Social Life, Personal Relationships and Financial Security. The program consists of stand-alone and ongoing classes and activities including Nintendo Wii Bowling, 12-Minute Travelogues, Downsizing 101, Job-Seeking for Seniors, Health Cooking for 1 or 2, Volunteer Speed Dating and more. Recent shelter-in-place guidelines have forced us to bring programming online prompting a weekly Bingo game and coffee group via Zoom, among other presentations. Attendees will hear the rationale and motivation behind the development of Retirement Boot Camp, learn about various programs offered in the first year of the program and plans for our second year, and find out how to implement similar programs in your own libraries – no matter what the size – by leveraging strategic partnerships in your communities. Building Book Clubs, Building CommunityNo Recording Available Presenters: Dan Eells, Newton Public Library, deells@newtonplks.org Description: NPL’s first book club started in 1996 with a single book club of mystery readers. Twenty four years later, NPL hosts numerous books discussion in partnerships with community organizations as well as three monthly book clubs attended by devoted patrons. This growth in attendance can be attributed to positive facilitation of discussions that do not shy away from “difficult” topics. Despite challenging conversations, book clubs at NPL can be a safe and friendly space for patrons to connect with others through library programs. In this program, Dan will give tips and tricks on how to start a book club, how to pick the “right” books, and how to handle tough situations. Dan Eells has been planning and facilitating book discussions since 2014. Challenging Conversations in Communities: Libraries Hosting Deliberative Forums
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Presenters: Lissa Staley, Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library, estaley@scpl.org; Debbie Stanton, dstanton@tscpl.org Description: It’s never been more important to talk to each other about tough problems, and libraries are uniquely positioned as neutral trusted institutions to convene and moderate topics for public deliberation. Learn how to work with your communities to use the National Issues Forum resources to help citizens deliberate what we should do to find common ground for action on the societal issues we face. After several years of convening in person deliberations on topics including “Making Ends Meet” “Mental Illness” and “Safety and Justice” the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library successfully piloted online face to face deliberations using Zoom in Spring 2020. Learn why this work is important for libraries and communities, and how librarians already have the skills to facilitate deliberation. Explore resources from the National Issues Forum and hear about upcoming opportunities and topics. Deliberative conversations are appropriate and effective in all libraries and for all ages. Little But Mighty: Small Libraries Can Have Big Impact
Presenter: April Hernandez, Goddard Public Library, director@goddardlibrary.com Description: Small libraries have unique issues. Like all libraries though, they have to come up with new ideas for inexpensive programming or new ways to engage their communities for donations. In this session, you will learn about technology uses that are free or inexpensive; how to provide insurance for only your director or all staff; ways to raise money for Summer Reading and year round programming and how to embed your library into your community, making it indispensable, essential and fun. We will also provide information on grant funding you can use for some of the above. Making an Exhibit Come Alive: A Public/School Library Partnership Success Story
Presenter: Patty Wagner, Winfield Public Library, pwagner@wpl.org; Tabitha Hogan Description: Libraries are perfect venues for traveling exhibits, sharing ideas, history, and concepts with our community – however these exhibits can become so much more than a walk-through experience. Using a February 2020 partnership between Winfield High School and Winfield Public Library as an example, this presentation will show how to develop community partnerships, use technology, and create supplemental experiences to not only help patrons understand more fully an exhibit’s topic, but to enhance their experience. We will discuss the supplemental experiences created by WHS and WPL in correlation with the traveling exhibit Celebrating the Centennial of the 19th Amendment: Women Vote (interactions with a suffragist, a timeline game, the study of anti-suffrage political cartoons, the use of technology to track ideas, and the opportunity to register to vote) as well as the program’s follow-up and outcomes. Presenters Tabitha Hogan and Patty Wagner will share how these interactive concepts and tools – along with some imagination and organization – can be used to enhance any traveling exhibit, making them more engaging to all learners. Patty Wagner spent 25 years as a public historian in museums, writing, designing, and using exhibits as tools of engagement. Tabitha Hogan is the School Library Media Specialist at Winfield High School. |
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Innovative, Inspire, and Impact Your library with TED Talks!
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Presentation Handout Presenters: Carmaine Ternes, cternes16@gmail.com Description: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact your Library with TED TALKS! What can you take and make from this information? What compelling and exciting reason can you give your community of learners to visit your library? During this epidemic, learn how can librarians guide patrons through uncharted waters with vision and guidance. Your work, programs, and books are valuable, resourceful, entertaining, educational, and therapeutic. Intrigued by Dr. Barbara Stripling’s conversation in 2014 at the ALA conference and by her “Declaration for the Right to Libraries” campaign, I imagined “How one articulated idea can impact the world!” A TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) TALK is a memorized event of bias free programming, an orchestrated presentation to foster learning, inspiration, and wonder. By connecting with your audience, a library program can unleash new ideas to inspire and inform. This unique opportunity supports the move from “collection development to connection development.” Consider the experts in your neighborhood and their unlimited talents in sparking dialogue and creating an occasion to bring people together with “ideas worth spreading!” Learn about TEDx & Libraries and TED-Ed Educator Talks and much more. Digital Books for Schools: Connecting Kids to ebooks
Presenter: Amy Brownlee, Sterling USD 376, brownleea@usd376.com Description: With recent school building closures, students, teachers and families have relied on ebooks and digital audiobooks more than ever before. Librarians are “first responders” in providing access to digital books for independent reading, book clubs, and classroom assignments. Develop or refine your strategy for providing access to digital books by learning: What free options are available? How do students access them from school and at home? What devices are supported? Which books can be downloaded for offline reading / listening? How do we promote these resources to our students, staff and families? If we want to purchase digital books for our school, what options are available and what are the costs? Free Ebook and Digital Audiobook Services: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GaLgwxeN3awUeN53nbPwVpkFxe2D23PC/view?usp=sharing Ebook comparison info: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ah-NiPm7EP-eUxUU8GcilYuj2NL9Urrz/view?usp=sharingI Graphic Design Tools to Promote, Teach, and Engage
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Presenters: Amanda Harrison, McPherson USD 418, aesharrison@gmail.com Description: Presenter will share various graphic design options for creating flyers, newsletters, and other promotional materials. Session will be geared towards beginners and cover how to choose from online resources based on both cost and flexibility. Ways to use these resources in a classroom with students will also be addressed. Thinking of Attending AASL? Tips for Attending your first national conference
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Presenters: Jane Burton, USD 211, jburton@usd211.org; Amanda Harrison, McPherson USD 418, aesharrison@gmail.com Description: Presenters will discuss their reflections from AASL 2019 while also giving suggestions for attending your first National Conference. You will learn about available grants and other money saving tips, how to get the most conference for your time and more! Introducing the 2021-2022 William Allen White Children's Book Awards Master Lists
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Presenter: Beverly Buller, Emporia State University, librarylady4299@sbcglobal.net; Michelle Hammond, Emporia State University Description: Librarians need to know first! Join us as we introduce and review each of the books selected for the 2021-2022 WAW Book Awards master lists. Using Google Classroom in the School Library
Session Documents: https://abpres.weebly.com/classroom.html Presenter: Amy Brownlee, Sterling USD 376, brownleea@@usd376.com Description: Google Classroom has lots of practical applications in the library whether you’re meeting face-to-face with students, running a book club, training staff, or providing activities for at-home learning. Learn basic features of Google Classroom: how to set up a class, how to easily get people enrolled in your Google Classroom, how to create discussion threads and post assignments, and how to schedule a Google Meet chat. We will also discuss and demonstrate digital tools that easily integrate with Google Classroom (Kahoot, Quizizz, Flipgrid, Quizlet). Bring a laptop, tablet or phone (apps needed for mobile devices) to participate in hands-on learning. |
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Library Wages: Needing More Than Books to Survive
Presenters: Holly Mercer, Southwest Kansas Library System, hmercer@swkls.org Description: The gender wage gap is especially prevalent in female dominated fields, including Librarianship. This session will look at this history of librarianship, the gender gap, and discuss possible solutions to narrow the gap. The topic has been studied as part of a thesis project for a Master of Leadership Studies degree. As a result of the presentation, participants shall; 1. Have an expanded understanding of the factors that contribute to the gender gap in librarianship. 2. Become more aware of the impact of the wage gap in society. 3. Be able to identify ways to help minimize the gap in Librarianship. This program is an expanded version of a Spark Talk that was given at last year’s KLA conference. Accessible to All: Techniques for creating user-friendly presentations, documents and other content
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Presenter: Margie Sheppard, National Network of Libraries of Medicine, msheppard@kumc.edu; Maribeth Shafer, Central Kansas Library System, mshafer@ckls.org Description: To make sure events and programs are manageable for everyone, event planners take steps to ensure physical spaces are accessible for people with all kinds of disabilities. But what about the digital content we later post or share with participants and other users? This presentation will focus on common accessibility issues with presentations, electronic documents, and web content. Using PowerPoint and Google Slides, we will address many of the inaccessibility elements users with disabilities often encounter with slide presentations. Attendees will learn how to apply the same concepts to other digital content. Learn simple ways to create accessible designs for all digital content. Cooking in the library
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Presenters: Maggie Pinnick, Mulvane Public Library, adult.prog@mulvanelibrary.org Description: Cooking classes are fun and interactive programs that allow you to get to know patrons and community businesses. Cooking classes are an opportunity to teach cooking skills and healthy food information to your patrons. The programs are helpful for children, teens, and parents who may not have these skills or rely on prepackaged meals. We have had a lot of success with our hands-on classes, but I will also go over ways to incorporate similar experiences that are less intensive/costly. Including Read It & Eat, Crocktober, demonstrations, assembly-only recipes, & more. Serving Transgender Patrons: A Librarian's Guide
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Presenters: Margo Moore, Larence Public Library, mmoore@lplks.org; Kimberly Lopez Description: This presentation is intended to give librarians the tools to best serve and assist transgender patrons. We will primarily focus on reader’s advisory and best practices when looking for both fiction and non-fiction titles. We will also include basic educational information for those unfamiliar with issues facing transgender patrons, staff, and members of the community. Both presenters identify as transgender. Spark "Big" ideas (2020 spark talks)
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Presenter: Shanna Smith-Ritterhouse, Mulvane Public Library, director@mulvanelibrary.org Description: I guarantee attendees of this session will walk away with a least one “big” idea applicable to their position and library. I can make this promise because the session will feature 8-10 librarians presenting on INNOVATION, INSPIRATION, and IMPACT in under five minutes. Librarians are full of big ideas, and this is the perfect platform for them to share, and you, as an attendee, to be inspired! Innovation for your health: librarians and health professionals address health information needs through podcast and other digital technologies
Presenters: Brenda M. Linares, University of Kansas Medical Center, blinares@kumc.edu; Mariana Ramierz Mantilla, University of Kansas Medical Center Advancing Latino Health, mramirez3@kumc.edu; Ileana Cepeda, University of Kansas Medical Center Advancing Latin Health, icepeda2@kumc.edu; Valeria Salinas Guerrero, University of Kansas Medical Center, Center Advancing Latino Health, vsalinasguerrero@kumc.edu Description: To address the increasing use of social media and digital technologies within the Latinx community, the JUNTOS Health Literacy project seeks to reach out via recorded Spanish-language health educational programs (e.g., podcasts) complemented with evidence-based, Spanish language consumer health information from the National Library of Medicine. This project is a collaboration of librarians, community organizers, and health care professionals. The goal is to address health information needs within the Latinx community and connect them with health literacy skill-building tools and easy to understand health information and resources. The podcast segments created through this project include interviews with Spanish-speaking health professionals, updates on relevant health research in plain language, and storytelling from community members sharing health-related experiences and resources. This presentation will outline practical tips and suggestions for libraries seeking to reach their users through social media and digital technologies. |