7:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registration
7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Continenal Breakfast
La Cascada
8:00 a.m.-5 p.m.
Exhibits Open
La Cascada
9:45 a.m.
President’s Welcome
Joan Vaughan
La Cascada
10-11 a.m.
Keynote Speaker: Norm Clarke
La Cascada
Norm Clarke is one of Las Vegas's most notable and recognizable celebrities. This eye-patched man-about-town knows it all about this vibrant city in the desert -- where to go, what to do, and most importantly, where to see and be seen.
If it happens in Vegas, Norm usually has it first.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Salinas Public Library: Restored, Reworked & Renewed
El Viento I
The City Council voted in 2005 to close the libraries in Nobel Laureate John Steinbeck’s hometown causing an international sensation. The residents taxed themselves and political careers were destined. By 2008, the libraries were open seven days a week, the old facilities were redesigned, a Digital Arts Lab created, Literacy expended, an open source catalog achieved, Teen Lounge in place, and all public school students K-12 received library cards! John would be proud. This program, presented by the Salinas Public Library Director, will focus on how the District was turned around by a physical transformation of library buildings, a reworking of funding and resources that gained 50% more staff public service time, and a renewal of community interest through creative marketing efforts that constantly create a buzz and big expectations.
Presenter: Elizabeth Martinez, Salinas Public Library
Sponsor: PLATO and the Nevada State Library and Archives with funds from the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dealing with Change: The 7 Essential Tools to Thrive
El Viento II
Professional speaker, entertainer, and author of “The Amazing Journey – 21 Secrets to Living a Magical Life,” Timothy Noonan has been performing for worldwide audiences for over 15 years. His presentation empowers individuals to face change fearlessly, offers tools to respond proactively, and progress with direction and power.
Presenter: Timothy Noonan
Sponsor: Southern District
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Next Generation Discovery Platforms
El Viento III
Five major vendors have developed “next generation discovery platforms” which hold the promise of allowing patrons to easily search a tremendous amount of important content purchased or produced by libraries (their catalog records, their digital collections, their licensed full text databases at the article level, A&I indexes and databases), etc. Vendors have entered into agreements with publishers and content aggregators to harvest their metadata and create a single, searchable index (like Google). Tremendous volumes of research show our students and patrons using Google and perhaps losing out on the important content housed and licensed by the library. These tools promise to offer a Google-like experience for our patrons, using common web interface design practices such as faceted searching, shopping carts, etc. These tools offer the potential to open up library collections unlike anything that has gone before.
Presenter: Jason Vaughan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
12-1:30 p.m.
Nevada Young Readers’ Award Authors Luncheon
La Cascada
1:30-5 p.m.
Meet the Vendors
La Cascada
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Letters About Literature (LAL)
El Viento I
Letters about Literature (LAL) encourages young people to read, be inspired and write a personal letter to an author, living or dead, from any genre – fiction, non-fiction or poetry, contemporary or classic – explaining how that author’s work changed the student’s way of thinking about the world or themselves. The three competition levels are Level I for children in grades 4-6; Level II for grades 7-8; and Level III for grades 9-12. Participants will learn about the free teaching resources available through the Letters About Literature website and listen to an Exploring Nevada segment featuring a teaching and student who participated in the 2009 program. The LAL program is sponsored by the Nevada Center for the Book, the Library of Congress and Target.
Presenter: Karen Starr, Nevada State Library and Archives
Sponsor: Northeast District
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Who Do You See in the Mirror? Change Irresponsible Behavior in the Workplace to Responsible Behavior
El Viento II
Williams describes the system he developed to help employers and employees identify and understand work related actions and inactions that may originate from their own unique behavior backgrounds. Actions for improvement are presented. The “Human CABLE System” behavioral makeover process is a strategy that when practiced repeatedly on the individual level has the potential to effect global behavioral change.
Presenter: Joseph A. Williams, Ph.D.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
How Libraries Can Provide Access to Streaming Media
El Viento III
The main objective of this program is to show how libraries can provide an “online video library” to library users. Library users with a computer and an Internet connection can view videos through a library. This presentation will include how to purchase streaming videos, how to catalog them, and the technical aspects of making them available to library users.
Presenter: Cyrus Z. Ford, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Sponsor: CAPTAIN
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Getting Boys to Read
El Viento I
Why is the gap between boys’ and girls’ reading levels a major concern among health experts and educators? Why are the vast majority of reluctant readers boys? In this informative seminar, getting boys to read is the focus. Learn ways to see your library through a “guy’s eyes,” tips to promote genres that boys like, advice for creating reading role models, and more for boys grade K-12. If you want ways to get books in the hands of “little guys,” this fun session will inspire you. Includes the latest research from the March 2010 report from the Center on Education Policy.
Presenter: Dan Verdick, ABDO Group
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Self-Represented Litigants and the Courts
El Viento II
Kevin Clanton, Director of Clark County Law Library, will share his 24 years of observations in the serving of the self-represented litigant patrons. The focus of this program will be to broaden the awareness of both reference and acquisition librarians with a goal toward improving customer services in support of the pro se litigant and claiming that group as library patron. No prior knowledge assumed.
Presenter: Kevin Clanton, Clark County Law Library
Sponsor: GODIG
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Expanding Access to Nevada's Cultural Heritage through Digital Collections
El Viento III
This program will provide a brief overview of some of the rich cultural heritage information already available online in Nevada. Digital resources including memory projects, online encyclopedias, historical and cultural material collections will be explored, showing the various fascinating and useful projects that have been completed by cultural heritage institutions throughout the state. Members of the Nevada Statewide Digital Advisory Committee will provide a roadmap for the ongoing planning for a statewide digital collaborative, and will provide pointers for cultural heritage institutions interested in learning more about digitization but who haven’t yet started a project.
Presenters: Michelle Mazzanti, Henderson Libraries
Karen Starr, Nevada State Library and Archives
Jason Vaughan, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
4-5 p.m.
So, What Can You Do With Your Voice?
El Viento I
How does one create MAGIC in telling or reading stories? Come find out in this hands-on participatory workshop which will unfold the secrets of expressiveness in the voice and the creation of character voices! Participants will take home a seven-page hand-out for further practice and exploration.
Presenter: Karla Huntsman, Nevada Storytelling Guild
4-5 p.m.
Avoiding the Lava Carnage: Leading Libraries with the Aloha Spirit and Universal Values
Avoiding the Lava Carnage Values PDF
Avoiding the Lava Carnage Powerpoint
El Viento II
Journey to the land of Hawaiian library leadership. Rediscover the value of positive thinking by learning how hot flowing lava not only has the power to destroy but to create! Encounter and reframe several core Hawaiian values with universal applications. Ascertain how the diversified core concepts of Aloha (unconditional acceptance), Ohana (family), and Alakai (one who leads by example) can create a stronger interdependent library environment that enhances experiences for staff and users. Participate in a fun interactive exercise to learn how you can bring the refreshing tropical attitudes of Hawaiian library leadership theory into your own organizational paradise.
Presenter: Dr. Linda Maire Golian-Lui
Sponsor: Nevada State Library and Archives with funds from the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
4-5 p.m.
How to Leverage Social Media Technologies on a Low Budget
Social Media Technologies slides PDF
El Viento III
Times are tough. Every day we hear on the news about new financial issues. Given the current climate, how do we keep providing the services our patrons expect and deserve with our budgets being cut? Free and open source software is one option available to us, but an even cheaper and more effective option is social software. Social software is often hosted for free on the web and offers librarians a low barrier for entry/learning curve. This workshop will cover these free and low cost options for your library, allowing you to continue to offer the services your patrons need within your budget.
Presenter: Nicole C. Engard
Sponsor: Nevada State Library and Archives with funds from the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services
5:30-8 p.m.
President’s Reception and Awards Ceremony
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