ASCLA / COSLA Happy Hour
Open to all current ASCLA members, students, friends of ASCLA and those meeting attendees interested in learning more about the association and networking with peers.
Friday, January 8, 7- 8 p.m.
Westin Boston Waterfront, Birch Bar
ASCLA 2016 Midwinter Meeting Institutes!
*Assembling a Consulting Toolkit: What You Need to Know to be a Successful Library Consultant
Ticket Purchase Required
Our full day workshop will help the current and prospective library consultant create a business that is sustainable and most of all useful to the profession.
Ticket Purchase Required
Our full day workshop will help the current and prospective library consultant create a business that is sustainable and most of all useful to the profession.
Sponsored by the Association of the Library Consultants Interest Group of ASCLA.
Read more. Purchase a ticket.
Friday, January 8, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, room 155
*Sustainable Staff Development: 5 Steps to Create a Culture of Learning
Ticket Purchase Required
ASCLA’s interactive half day workshop addresses the ongoing need that all libraries face to encourage professional development and growth amongst staff.
Sponsored by the State Library Development Interest Group of ASCLA.
Read more. Register here.
Friday, January 8, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, room 156 C
*You do not need to register for the 2016 Midwinter Meeting in order to purchase a ticket for this event! Select “Ticketed Events and Institutes Only” as your registration type to buy tickets for just this event. Register now
ASCLA Institutes, “Assembling a Consulting Toolkit” & “Sustainable Staff Development,” @ 2016 ALA Midwinter Meeting!
ASCLA’s full-day Institute, “Assembling a Consulting Toolkit” will be held from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 and is designed to prepare participants to begin – or advance – a successful consulting career. Seasoned consultants Nancy Bolt and Liz Bishoff will present an overview of the consultant’s role and guide participants through a self-assessment. This Institute will appeal to librarians from all realms: School, Public, Academic, and Special, with varying degrees of experience. Sponsored by the Association of the Library Consultants Interest Group of the Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, (ASCLA) Division. Purchase ticket here.
ASCLA’s half-day Institute, “Sustainable Staff Development” will be held from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8. Push boundaries, drive change and transform your library! This interactive workshop will show how to implement five simple, practical steps to grow and sustain a learning culture in your library. ASCLA’s half day workshop addresses the ongoing need that all libraries face to encourage professional development and growth amongst staff. This workshop will appeal to those working in Public, Academic, State and Cooperative Library Agencies, as well as those with Library Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Continuing Education/Professional Coordinators, Librarian Trainers, Training Consultants and HR Specialists positions. Sponsored by the State Library Development Interest Group of the Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies, (ASCLA) Division. Purchase ticket here.
Both Institutes will take place at an ALA Conference hotel, which will be determined by early December. These events require advance ticket purchase, but registration for the 2016 Midwinter Meeting is not required in order to purchase a ticket. Membership in ASCLA is not required in order to participate, but ASCLA members receive the best registration rates on all of these events
ASCLA is now accepting nominations for its 2016 awards!
ASCLA recognizes projects focused on library services to people with disabilities; the advancement of library services for the blind and physically handicapped; exceptional achievement in extension and outreach services; exemplary leadership and achievement in consulting, state library services and library cooperatives; and service to ASCLA. Read more here: http://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2015/09/ascla-now-accepting-nominations-its-2016-awards
ASCLA Board & Committee Meetings at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference
Barring executive sessions, all of the following meetings are open and any individual registered for the 2015 Annual Conference may sit in on the meeting.
Board of Directors
All conference registrants are invited to attend the board meetings as our honored guests. The agenda and documents are completed prior to the conference. Anyone interested in viewing the agenda for the meeting, as well as the documents that accompany the agenda items, may view or download them from ALA Connect group for ASCLA board. If you or your constituency develops an action item or document for board consideration, please give it to the ASCLA staff by noon the day preceding the board meeting.
Hope to see you there! Add to my schedule
Board I – Saturday, June 27, Time: 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM. Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Continental 6
Board II – Monday, June 29, Time: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 200 – 212 South
All Committee
ASCLA committees may meet during this time to conduct business to review, recommend and plan goals, objectives, and priorities for the division as they relate to ASCLA. Add to my schedule
The following Committees and Interest Groups will be meeting at the scheduled All Committee scheduled day/time/location: Please check with your Interest Group Leader or Committee Chair if you do not see yours’ listed below.
Committees:
- ASCLA Awards Committee
- Membership Promotion Committee
- Web Presence Committee
Interest Groups:
- Future of Library Interest Group
- Library Services and Technoloy Act Coordinator’s Interest Group.
- Library Services for People With Visual or Physical Disabilities
- Youth Services Consultants Interest Group
Date: Sunday, June 28, Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 200 – 212 South
Exclusive ASCLA Programs at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference
Gaming for All: Level the Playing Field for People with Disabilities
As gaming becomes a common item on the menu of library programs, we need to look at how to include all of our patrons and how to reach emerging audiences such as people with disabilities, aging baby boomers, veterans, and many others can enjoy getting their game on with a few tweaks and some planning if we are willing to try it.At the end of the program, attendees will be able to identify the barriers facing potential gamers, as well as identify proven strategies for marketing barrier free gaming.
Brought to you by the ASCLA Universal Access Interest Group, ASCLA Alzheimer’s & Related Dementias Interest Group, ASCLA Bridging Deaf Cultures @ your library Interest Group, ASCLA Library Services to People with Visual or Physical Disabilities that Prevent Them from Reading Standard Print Interest Group.
Speakers:
- Judy Kamilhor, Coordinator Older Adult Services, Brooklyn Public Library,
- Mark Barlet, Executive Director/Founder, AbleGamers Foundation
- John Huth, Teen Librarian, Services for Children and Youth with Disabilities, Brooklyn Public Library
- Rachel Meit, Regional Librarian-DC Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped,
- Manger – Adaptive Services Department, DC Public Library
Moderator: Carrie Banks, Supervising Librarian, Brooklyn Public Library
Date: Saturday, June 27, Time: 8:30 – 10:00 AM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 2010 West, Add to my schedule.
Tour of the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center
Join us for a library tour of the San Francisco Juvenile Justice Center (JJC), led by public librarians who work at the facility. SF JJC houses incarcerated young men and women from 12-18 years of age and includes a San Francisco Public Library program. Learn about juvenile justice in the Bay Area and tour our extensive, hand-picked collection. Brought to you by the Library Services to Youth in Custody interest group (LSYC).
Cost: Free
Date: Saturday, June 27, Time: 9:00 – 10:30 AM. Location: 375 Woodside Ave.
Tour meet CHANGE TO: meets at the main entrance, marked JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER, (not the Superior Court entrance) at 9 am. The tour will end at the same location at 10:30am.
Transit Directions: Take BART to Glen Park station, then take MUNI route 44 or 52 outbound CHANGE TO: inbound and get off at the intersection of Woodside and Portola. Upon boarding, ask the driver to announce the Juvenile Justice Center stop.
Parking: Limited free parking is available on the surrounding streets.
*Each individual must complete a registration form in advance and must bring photo ID to be admitted to the facility*
Please note: No purses, keys, phones, cameras, or bags are allowed in the facility. Very limited locker storage space may be available. All participants must pass through a metal detector. All participants must carry a photo ID on them.
Next Chapter Book Club, (NCBC): A Community-based Model for Engaging People with Disabilities
This presentation is timely in that it is responsive to numerous inquiries received by NCBC from libraries seeking an alternative approach to engaging people with developmental disabilities. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the importance of literacy/lifelong learning, socialization, and community participation for people with developmental disabilities and can begin to take necessary steps in establishing an NCBC program in their community.
Speakers:
- Thomas Fish, Ph.D., Director of Social Work and Family Support Services, (Founder/Director, Next Chapter Book Club), The Ohio State University Nisonger Center
- Linda Holtslander, Division Manager – Programming, Loudoun County Public Library
- Jillian Ober, Program Manager, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center
- Deborah Motley, Independent Consultant
- Mary Pellicano, Librarian, Loudoun County Public Schools
- Pam Brooks, Head Librarian Adult and Teen Services, Scotch Plains Public Library
Date: Saturday, June 27, Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 2000 West, Add to my schedule
What is a Consultant, Really?
Gain a better understanding of what library consulting is and the many types. The field of Library Consultant is a growing field in the library profession and a viable career choice not just for retirees anymore. Contract consulting is more popular in this time of tightening budgets allowing libraries to hire project specific library professionals for short or long term projects such as:
- building or remodeling their buildings or
- completing cataloging projects or
- creating software specific to that library or
- creating unique webinars at less cost than expensive “canned” programs and many more.
State libraries and consortia are hiring consultants as permanent staff, offering their services to libraries on a case by case basis. The unique and often complicated definition of consultant is a moving target and this panel discussion will help solidify what this often misunderstood sector of the library profession really is. Ideal for anyone currently consulting or interested in becoming a consultant. Brought to you by the Library Consultants Interest Group, (LCIG).
Date: Saturday, June 27, Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Location: Moscone Convention Center 131 North, Add to my schedule
Introduction to Conference & Event Planning for Librarians
Attendees will be learn to how to identify basic evaluation characteristics of a potential conference site; create a checklist of planning activities to ensure a successful event; be able to implement a competitive application process; and know common negotiation issues involved with conference centers, hotels, and other related vendors. Ideal for those who have responsibilities in planning an event from start to finish; identifying site locations to holding of final event. Brought to you by the State Library Agencies – Library Development Interest Group, (LDIG).
Speaker: Jeff Slagell, Dean of Libraries at Delta State University
Date: Saturday, June 27, Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 132 North, Add to my Schedule
AIDS in the End Zone: Working with Incarcerated Youth to Create a Graphic Novel on HIV/AIDS Prevention
An easily replicable program for librarians working with incarcerated youth and adults. The program being presented was based on working with incarcerated youth to create an HIV/AIDS prevention tool. Attendees will learn how they can work with teens and adults to create graphic novels on any topic in their libraries and / or classrooms. At the end of the program, interested attendees will learn how incarcerated youth in their facilities can participate in a future phase of the AIDS in the End Zone project.
Speakers:
- Karen Gavigan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
- Kendra Albright, Associate Professor,School of Library and Information Science, University of South Carolina
Date: Saturday, June 27 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 122 North, Add to my schedule.
Transforming the Sense of Wonder: The Library as a Community Science Center
Gain an understanding for the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) and collaboration of State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAA) and partner organizations. At the end of this program attendees will understand how to collaborate with outside non-profits for STEM programming. Brought to you by the State Library Agencies – Library Development Interest Group, (LDIG).
Speaker: Cynthia Randall
Date: Sunday, June 28, Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 2022 West, Add to my Schedule
Everything You Wanted to Know about Library Consulting, but were Afraid to Ask
Have you always wanted to share your mad library skills as a consultant, but didn’t know quite how to start? Please join members of ASCLA’s Library Consultant Interest Group (LCIG) for this informal meet and greet to network and explore. Brought to you by the Library Consultant’s Interest Group, (LCIG).
Speaker: Carson Block
Date: Sunday, June 28, Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Location: Moscone Convention Center, 3000 West, Add to my Schedule.
Network, Socialize and Celebrate at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference!
Awards Ceremony & Reception
Hang out with your ASCLA colleagues and celebrate this year’s award winners at the ASCLA/COSLA awards and networking reception. All conference attendees and guests are invited to this event! Co-sponsored by the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASCLA) and the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA). Add to my schedule.
Date: Saturday, June 27, Time: 5:45 – 7:15 PM, Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Imperial A
ASCLA President’s Program at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference
Charlene Li
How Social Technology Can Transform Leadership
Join ASCLA for a thoughtful discussion about social media and technologies with keynote speaker Charlene Li, expert on leadership, strategy, social technologies, interactive media and marketing. Ms. Li is the founder of Altimeter Group and the author of the New York Times bestseller, Open Leadership and the coauthor of the critically acclaimed, bestselling book Groundswell. Learn more at http://www.charleneli.com/.
Date: Sunday, June 28, 2015, Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Location: Moscone Convention Center, 3014 – 3015 West
ASCLA 2015 Election Results!
VICE-PRESIDENT/PRESIDENT-ELECT
– Golrick, Michael
Head of Reference/Library Consultant, State Library of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (TWO YEAR TERM)
– McKenney, Janet Elizabeth
Director, Library Development, Maine State Library, Augusta, Maine
– Pannebaker, Susan
Youth Services Advisor, Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
DESIGNATED DIRECTOR, LIBRARY CONSULTANTS/INDEPENDENT LIBRARIANS
– Hollier, Jamie K.
Co-CEO, Anneal, Inc., Denver, Colorado
DESIGNATED DIRECTOR, SPECIAL POPULATIONS CONSTITUENCY
– Banks, Carrie Scott
Supervising Librarian, The Child’s Place for Children and Teens with Special Needs, Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn, New York
DESIGNATED DIRECTOR, STATE LIBRARY AGENCIES
– Knapp, Wendy
Associate Director of Statewide Services, Indiana State Library, Indianapolis, IN
DIVISION COUNCILOR
– Corrigan, Christopher
Digital Reference Librarian, Library of Congress, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Washington DC.
2015 ALA Annual Conference Meeting and Program Room Locations are Available!
Please see the room locations for meetings and programs at the 2015 ALA Annual Conference. You can access them here.
Please note that the below meeting locations were not listed:
- ASCLA consortial e-book interest group meeting – Friday, June 26 from 2:30-4:00 pm, Location to be announced.
- Library Services to People with Visual or Physical Disabilities Interest Group meeting will meet during the All Committee
at the Westin St. Francis – Elizabethan B.
Stay tuned and check back with us for more updates.