2012 CMCIG Workshop

ALAO - CMCIG 2012: 
The Future of Ohio Libraries

State Library of Ohio
274 East 1st Avenue - Columbus, OH 43201

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Establishing and Maintaining an eReader Collection
Sue Polanka, Head of Reference & Instruction, Wright State University
Approximately 15-17% of academic and school libraries are lending eReaders to their patrons. There are a variety of ways to establish this service in a library. During this session, the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining an eReader collection will be discussed and demonstrated. Device selection, collection development, purchasing, policies and procedures,and budgeting will be discussed and debated. 

eReaders for Kids
Kathy Yoder, Education Librarian, Bowling Green State University
As academic libraries grapple with presenting electronic content to their patrons, curriculum materials centers also want to serve pre-service teachers with children’s eBooks from a variety of publishers. In this session we will take a look at what we want and need from an eBook platform: MARC records, unlimited access, affordability and more. Guest Lindsey Newman will demonstrate one such product, Mackin VIA, and Kathy Yoder will share her search for a children’s portal that meets the needs of an academic setting.

Grade School eTextbooks in the CMC
Ann Raney, CMC Director, University of Dayton
With the release of the new “Digital Textbook Playbook” by the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Education to help advance the federal governments initiative to bring digital textbooks to all American students within the next five years, it is imperative that our collections begin the transition from print to digital format. During this session, PreK-12 textbook reps will share their digital textbook options.

State of Ohio's Libraries
Beverly Cain, the State Librarian.
Ohio’s school libraries are at a crossroads. State Librarian Cain will share information that has been gathered about them by the Working Together to Support Ohio’s Libraries Committee.

Event Registration:
Registration is now open! Visit the ALAO Web site and view events for more information.  The $35 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch (options available at time of registration).

Register Now! CMCIG 2012: The Future of Ohio Libraries

Questions? Contact: CMCIG chair Stephanie Bange
Email: stephanie.bange - at - wright.edu

*Originally posted on the CMCIG Blog 4/11/12

Weekly Reader

ACRL 2013 Conference Proposals Due May 11
"Friday May 11 is the deadline for ACRL 2013 Conference contributed paper, panel session, preconference and workshop proposals.  Do you have questions about the submission process?  Get the ACRL staff scoop below!" -- Margot Conahan, ACRL Insider, 4/26/12

New TED-Ed Site Turns YouTube Videos Into "Flipped Lessons"
"YouTube holds a rich trove of videos that could be used in the classroom, but it’s challenging to transform videos into a truly interactive part of a lesson. So the nonprofit group TED has unveiled a new Web site that it hopes will solve this problem—by organizing educational videos and letting professors “flip” them to enhance their lectures." -- Nick DeSantis, The Wired Campus, 4/25/12

Professional Discretion
"Recently I served on an important committee at my university. Frankly, I’m not sure how a faculty member as junior as I am landed on the committee. Without going into too much detail, it was a committee that decides a prestigious award at my university, an award that is only given out to an outstanding academic unit every two years. And, despite the griping and moaning that we frequently hear about service work like serving on an awards committee, it was a great experience." -- Nate Kreuter, Tyro Tracts, 4/23/12

We'll Miss Libraries When Google Takes Over the World
"The sun rose gloriously over the hill. A few wisps of fog floated down by the creek and there was just the tiniest bit of fog on the tulips. What a good day, I thought, to consider Google. I don't know for certain that Google is now evil, but I bet that if it isn't, it soon will be. No one has ever survived possession of that much power without slipping over to the dark side.Actually, the discussion of Google had come up a few days earlier, when a colleague mentioned the eternal topic of school kids doing research for term papers. Her daughter had been assigned a comprehensive paper and had little time to gather information and write it." -- Dennis Powell, Athen News, 4/22/12

What Hath Harry Wrought?
"Just to get a sense of historical perspective, when I last spoke at this festival, there was no euro, no iPods, no Wikipedia, no Facebook; Pluto was still a planet; and I was still drinking. More to the point—today’s point—is that Harry Potter had yet to appear on our side of the pond. That would happen in the fall of 1998. Harry Potter revealed a lot about children’s reading and changed how children’s books were published. I’d like to examine just how the world of books for children and young adults has changed since the last time I was here." -- Roger Sutton, The Horn Book, 4/20/12

More Twitter, iPhone app

The IRC Twitter account (@IRCaulibrary) is almost six months old..A quick general overview shows 325+ tweets, 20+ followers, and the IRC follows for 80 - 100 other education accounts. Some implementations of Twitter have proven very useful for marketing and disbursing information, most specifically our most recent Tweet posted on the campus digital signage network. Twitter widgets are embedded on the IRC blog and have been added to several education LibGuides (here, here, and here for example). A list of frequently used hashtags makes it easy to 'tag' content, URL shorteners (goo.gl and bitly) help feature blog posts and stay within the prescribed character limit, and re-tweet from lists and follows to keep content updated with regularity. While not as quickly popular as the IRC Pinterest page, usage is generally steady.

Previous frustration regarding Twitter's web platform, seeing the whale, have lessened thanks to tweeting during non-peak hours … and the Twitter iPhone app. It presents an uncluttered and image-free view of the account page, facilitates use of more than one account, highlights new content and connections, and in some ways makes it easier to monitor and report the seemingly inevitable Twitter spam. Recent app updates (4.1.3) have made the screen significantly more readable, a welcome improvement though it came with inclusion of promoted tweets. That said, the iPhone app is not without drawback.



When logged in to more than one Twitter account, the user 'name' is not visible when reading content or when working with created lists (image, left). This lack of visual cue is problematic when working with distinctly different accounts; be careful what you tweet or re-tweet. The same issue is noticeable when working with an account list; however since lists are accessed from the main page there is an immediate profile picture as a reminder.  Images are tweetable from the library (camera roll) and by taking photos or video using the camera.  This is a nice perk for immediacy when tweeting campus photos or other saved images. However, I often include images featured on the digital sign, created with PowerPoint and saved as a jpeg, to accompany tweets. To do so via the app, it's necessary to plan ahead (email image, save to camera).  In those instances, uploading to the web version from a computer is more efficient.

Overall, the Twitter iPhone app has made it convenient to keep content on the IRC Twitter account updated. I'll definitely use it in conjunction with the web platform moving forward.

Weekly Reader

Supremely Confusing: Kirtsaeng vs Wiley
"The Supremes have agreed to hear a case that has some troubling implications for libraries. Kirtsaeng v. Wiley is not just about textbooks. It’s about whether any work that is copyrighted and produced outside the United States can be legally loaned or resold in the U.S. without the copyright owner’s permission. We’re talking about the First Sale Doctrine, which is how libraries get away with our profligate sharing. Once we have purchased something, we can loan it. (Since digital books are typically licensed, not sold, libraries only can loan them if the publisher says they can.) It’s also how used books enter the market and how you pass along a book you read and enjoyed to a friend without getting in trouble. But it may be a right that only applies to books manufactured within the borders of the United States. And a lot of books aren’t, even books from U.S. publishers."-- Barbara Fister, Library Babel Fish, 4/19/12

Five Apps for Building Online Polls & Surveys
"Why do we love polls so much? It just feels really good to share your opinion about something — whether you’re weighing in on your favorite videos, choosing a new design, making a political comment, or voting for the best vacation spot. And polls and surveys offer a good way to engage your visitors and gather crucial feedback. The following tools make it easy to create polls that elicit the information you need." -- Katherine Murray, Five Apps, Tech Republic, 4/20/12

App of the Week: WordFoto
"Too often innovative ideas are quashed by questions like “How will we fund that?” or “How will staff have enough time?” Inevitably, change requires a bit of sacrifice–if you are going to fund a new idea, you either have to generate more resources or take a little bit from somewhere else.  Even with shifting dollars, there still might be only a small available budget.  This is why I love apps! Apps often help you produce something new and interesting with only a small cost.  The app I tested this week falls into the “cheap with big results” category. For only $1.99 and some patience, you can use WordFoto to generate colorful, eye-catching publicity materials." -- Rebekah Kamp, YALSA Blog, 4/18/12

The Future of Apps and Web
"The Web Is Dead? No. Experts expect apps and the Web to converge in the cloud; but many worry that simplicity for users will come at a price. Tech experts generally believe the mobile revolution, the popularity of targeted apps, the monetization of online products and services, and innovations in cloud computing will drive Web evolution. Some survey respondents say while much may be gained, perhaps even more may be lost if the “appification” of the Web comes to pass." -- Jenna Anderson and Lee Rainie, Pew Internet Report, 3/23/12

Fleeting Attention Shortchanges the Art of Patience
"Here is an interesting study that came out a few days ago.  Using “biometric belts” and glasses with cameras inside, it followed 30 people, some of them digital natives and some digital immigrants, for 300 nonworking hours and counted their media habits.  The natives, it turned out, switch media platforms 27 times per hour.  (The rate was 35 percent higher than immigrants’ rate.)" -- Mark Bauerline, Brainstorm, 4/16/12

Will Facebook Always be Free? Probably Not for Everyone!
"Recently, I’ve been spending a lot of time looking at the Terms of Use pages created by various social media platforms. After the recent controversy surrounding the Pinterest Terms of Use, I thought it might be a good idea to dig deeper into some of these mind-numbingly boring legal documents to see what other nuggets might be hiding amongst the legalese. One of the more interesting ones that I uncovered was in the Facebook Terms of Use." -- Sean Nicholson, Social Media Today, 4/16/12

ALAO Elections 2012

Polls close Saturday (4/21) at midnight; ALAO members should visit the ALAO web site to cast their vote!

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 the online ballot. Polls are open through April 21, 2012.

CMCIG Spring Workshop

ALAO - CMCIG 2012: 
The Future of Ohio Libraries

State Library of Ohio
274 East 1st Avenue - Columbus, OH 43201

Friday, May 18, 2012 - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Establishing and Maintaining an eReader Collection
Sue Polanka, Head of Reference & Instruction, Wright State University
Approximately 15-17% of academic and school libraries are lending eReaders to their patrons. There are a variety of ways to establish this service in a library. During this session, the nuts and bolts of establishing and maintaining an eReader collection will be discussed and demonstrated. Device selection, collection development, purchasing, policies and procedures,and budgeting will be discussed and debated. 

eReaders for Kids
Kathy Yoder, Education Librarian, Bowling Green State University
As academic libraries grapple with presenting electronic content to their patrons, curriculum materials centers also want to serve pre-service teachers with children’s eBooks from a variety of publishers. In this session we will take a look at what we want and need from an eBook platform: MARC records, unlimited access, affordability and more. Guest Lindsey Newman will demonstrate one such product, Mackin VIA, and Kathy Yoder will share her search for a children’s portal that meets the needs of an academic setting.

Grade School eTextbooks in the CMC
Ann Raney, CMC Director, University of Dayton
With the release of the new “Digital Textbook Playbook” by the Federal Communications Commission and the U.S. Department of Education to help advance the federal governments initiative to bring digital textbooks to all American students within the next five years, it is imperative that our collections begin the transition from print to digital format. During this session, PreK-12 textbook reps will share their digital textbook options.

State of Ohio's Libraries
Beverly Cain, the State Librarian.
Ohio’s school libraries are at a crossroads. State Librarian Cain will share information that has been gathered about them by the Working Together to Support Ohio’s Libraries Committee.

Event Registration:
Registration is now open! Visit the ALAO Web site and view events for more information.  The $35 registration fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch (options available at time of registration).

Register Now! CMCIG 2012: The Future of Ohio Libraries

Questions? Contact: CMCIG chair Stephanie Bange
Email: stephanie.bange - at - wright.edu

*Originally posted on the CMCIG Blog 4/11/12

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.

Weekly Reader

21st Century Skills a Must-Do in 21st Century Eduction
"Coming from twenty years in business as a general manager and my experience in higher education teaching as an adjunct and tenure track professor at a community college and PA state university respectively, I know all too well the value of having 21st century skills in one’s learning, performance and achievement." -- Melanie Wiscount, Teach Tech, 4/4/12

30 Days of Innovation #5: Changing Your Point of Reference
"I work in an academic library.  We find that the most effective way to encourage students to use the library is to go into their classroom and have bibliographic instruction.  As we demonstrate how to access our library virtually from the classroom, we try to expand our students’ perception of the libraries.  A library is not a physical brick and mortar building but a resource  available all day long from anywhere." -- Mairead Duffy, YALSA Blog, 4/5/12

How a Wider Perspective Makes you a Better Leader
"As leaders become more prominent in their organizations, they tend to have much to do and a few key people to do it with. To zero in on their vision, they might create their dream team and continue to explore new ways of changing the world they are a part of. Whether formal or informal leadership is at play, success in getting others to follow creates a new set of challenges for all involved." -- Monica Diaz, Smart Blog on Leadership, 4/5/12

Do Librarians Work Hard Enough?
"The bizarrely ill-informed opinion piece by David Levy, “Do College Teachers Work Hard Enough?” in the Washington Post caused a lot of predictable outrage among college teachers because it accused faculty of being slackers, assuming (as many outside the academy do) that the only obstacle to professors teaching classes twenty hours a week, 11 months of the year, is arrogant laziness." -- Barbara Fister, Library Babel Fish, 4/2/12