Reading the Region 2019-2020: Award -Winning Titles from Around the Region

Reading the Region 2019-2020: Award -Winning Titles from Around the Region is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenters:

  • Alaska Julie Niederhauser, Alaska PNLA Representative, Public Library Coordinator, Alaska State Library, Juneau (julie.niederhauser@alaska.gov)
  • Alberta Jocie Wilson, PNLA YRCA Chair, Manager, Collections and Resource Sharing, Yellowhead Regional Library, Spruce Grove (director@llbcl.ca)
  • BC Barbara Weston, Manager of Programming and Community Connections, Coquitlam Public Library (bweston@coqlibrary.ca)
  • Idaho Ellie Dworak, Idaho PNLA Representative, Associate Professor, Scholarly Communications and Data Management Librarian, Albertsons Library, Boise State University (elliedworak@boisestate.edu)
  • Montana Jan Zauha, Past PNLA President, Humanities & Outreach Librarian, Archives & Special Collections, Montana State University, Bozeman (jzauha@montana.edu)
  • Washington Jane Lopez-Santillana, Washington PNLA Representative, Interim Managing Librarian, Oak Harbor Library (JLopez-Santillana@sno-isle.org)
  • Regional Rick Stoddart, PNLA Co-President, Library Assessment Coordinator, University of Oregon Libraries, Eugene (ricks@uoregon.edu); Jocie Wilson; & Jan Zauha

Track: Public & School Libraries

Abstract: Overwhelmed by your reading list? Shocked by how minuscule your collections budget is? As readers and as stewards of library collections, we want to spend our book budgets and our time wisely on the very best titles. Join PNLA’s leadership (past and present) to explore award-winning book titles for 2019-2020 from Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho, Montana, and Washington. Books for all ages and interests will be reviewed in this program. You’ll come away with a great reading list for yourself and your patrons!

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About the Presenter: Jan Zauha, Humanities & Outreach Librarian in Archives & Special Collections, has been a faculty member at Montana State University for 25 years. Her background is in English Lit and her goal is to increase reading in the community. She has led PNLA’s presentation about regional book awards since 2006.

 

Collections and Publishing | Public Library | School Library

 

Building a National Brand for Libraries

Building a National Brand for Libraries is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenter: Stephanie Hlywak

Track: Academic, Public, & School Libraries

Abstract:
Since 2015, Libraries Transform has endeavored to create a national “brand” for the modern library in all its permutations. In the years since, the campaign has mobilized library lovers across the world with easy-to-use graphics and messaging for marketing, advocacy, fundraising and more.

ALA’s poster will share statistics and information about the campaign, including its original goals (Increase AWARENESS of and support for the transforming library; shift the PERCEPTION of libraries from “obsolete” or “nice to have” to essential; ENGAGE and energize library professionals and build external advocates to influence local, state and national decision-makers), key messages (Libraries transform lives; libraries transform communities; librarians are passionate advocates for lifelong learning; libraries are a smart investment) and results (more than 15,000 libraries and supporters have joined Libraries Transform from all 50 U.S. states as well as international libraries in more than 100 countries). Additionally, we’ll share our formula for creating the central building block of the campaign: the “Because…” statement. We’ll also have plenty of examples of how libraries across the US have used Libraries Transform in creative and effective ways to increase awareness and funding.

Finally, our poster will also share some of the challenges and lessons learned along the way. Attendees will gain an understanding of the opportunities and obstacles to implementing any kind of public awareness campaign for a cause or concept.

Learning Objectives
Attendees will leave the session informed and inspired about creative ways to use ALA’s free Libraries Transform toolkit. Specific topics include print and digital marketing tactics, raising public awareness on a tight (or nonexistent) budget, and finding the right messaging for your unique audience.

Poster:

About the Presenter: A communications leader with extensive experience in all aspects of public relations, digital marketing and social media, Stephanie Hlywak is the director of the American Library Association’s Communications and Marketing Office. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and her master’s degree in the humanities from the University of Chicago, where she concentrated on creative short fiction. A committed educator, she currently teaches online courses on Social Media Marketing at The New School. Stephanie lives with her family in Chicago.

Leadership and Administration | Academic Library | Public Library | School Library

 

How Libraries Are Supporting Their Communities During COVID-19

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How Libraries Are Supporting Their Communities During COVID-19 is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenter: Rob Rando

Track: Academic, Public, & School Libraries

Abstract: As the nation’s libraries closed their physical branches in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, patrons increasingly turned to libraries’ digital collections of ebooks and audiobooks. Several libraries rose to the challenge and found new ways to reach readers and support their communities during these difficult times. In this session, we’ll share some of their best practices, including leveraging low-cost and no-cost simultaneous use titles to build your collection, how to provide access from a distance with Instant Digital Card, and ways that public libraries and schools can work together to support students doing remote learning. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn valuable and creative strategies to apply moving forward.

Poster:

About the Presenter:
Rob Rando (rrando@overdrive.com) joined OverDrive in 2017. Originally, working with the new sales team he helped to set up 50+ academic and corporate libraries with an OverDrive Platform. Now, Rob works as an Account Manager to Public Libraries in the Northwestern United States.

Chat with the Presenter:
Rob will be available to chat in real time via comments, August 4th-7th 12:30-1:30pm (Pacific time). Can’t make it during these times? Don’t worry! Leave a comment and he will get back to you.

OverDrive

 

 

Vendor Posters | Academic Library| Public Library | School Library

Tell Your Story: Encouraging Young Writers to Share Their Voices

Tell Your Story: Encouraging Young Writers to Share Their Voices is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenter: Patricia Lesku

Track: Public & School Libraries

Abstract: Tell Your Story gives young writers and artists in West Vancouver the chance to turn their original projects into real ebooks that can be checked out by anyone with a WVML card. It aims to:

  • Pair inspiration with action: take a young artist’s idea and help them turn it into something shareable
  • Empower young people to create and share their original stories
  • Amplify young voices in our community
  • Help young creators form a community in West Vancouver

Tell Your Story is generously supported by the West Vancouver Memorial Foundation

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About the Presenter:
Patricia is a Digital Access Librarian with the West Vancouver Memorial Library. A passionate teacher for more than 20 years, she is always looking for creative ways to use technology to inspire learners of all ages — especially young writers.

Chat with the Presenter:
Patricia will be available to chat in real time via comments, Thursday, August 6, 9:00am-10:30am (Pacific time). Can’t make it during these times? Don’t worry! Leave a comment and she will get back to you.

Partnerships and Connections | Public Library | School Library

 

Not All Heroes Wear Masks (But Maybe They Should)

Not All Heroes Wear Masks (But Maybe They Should) is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenter: Robert Perret

Track: Academic, Public, School, & Special Libraries

Abstract: There will be many challenges facing libraries as they reopen, but one of the most challenging may be trying to manage safe behaviors in patrons, particularly if your library is taking a soft approach to enforcing efforts like social distancing and masks. This poster will describe methods for suggesting desired behavior to patrons through environmental design and behavior cues even if you do not have the budget (or authority) to make big changes. We can make the library safer for patrons and ourselves with practical, thoughtful approaches to patron services and patron spaces.

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About the Presenter: Robert Perret works in Special Collections and Instruction at the University of Idaho. Years of experience with classroom management have informed best practices for encouraging the best behavior in patrons even when there may be no hard and fast rules.

Leadership and Administration | Academic Library | Public Library | School Library | Special Library |

Just in Time: Rapidly Developing Your Library’s Self-Guided Help for Immediate Impact

Just in Time: Rapidly Developing Your Library’s Self-Guided Help for Immediate Impact is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenters: D’Arcy Hutchings, Anna Bjartmarsdottir, Daria O. Carle, Ruth D. Terry, & Jennifer McKay

Track: Academic, Public, School, & Special Libraries

Abstract: During this pandemic environment, the uncertainty of in-person access to the library makes providing some kind of 24/7 help even more critical. In an ongoing project begun several years ago, librarians at the University of Alaska Anchorage created a series of self-help guides, tutorials, and FAQs to serve students with their most basic research needs. As the project developed, we gained a better understanding of how to create and improve self-help content, organizing it into an easily accessible format for our users, whether or not the library building is open.

The project was initially developed when we had more time and the ability to meet in person, but when the pandemic hit, we realized our long term project could be distilled down to the essential elements and shared with others in a modified, rapid version. We have compiled our best practices so that you too can learn how to create or improve help content efficiently and effectively. With so many universities and K-12 schools still undecided as to their status in the fall, this is a timely opportunity for you to present your library’s self-help content in an easily accessible 24/7 format to meet your user needs.

Poster:

About the Presenters:
D’Arcy Hutchings is the Instructional Design Librarian at the UAA/APU Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She holds an MLIS from University of Alabama and a Master’s of Education from University of Alaska Fairbanks.

Anna Bjartmarsdottir is an Instruction and Research Librarian and liaison to English, Writing, Creative Writing, and Theater at the UAA/APU Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She holds an MLS from the State University of New York at Albany, and an MA in Theater and Film Studies from the University of British Columbia.

Daria O. Carle is the Science Librarian at the UAA/APU Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage and serves as liaison to engineering, mathematics, and the natural sciences. Her MLIS is from the University of Wisconsin Madison.

Ruth D. Terry is the Business and Government Information Librarian at the UAA/APU Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Her MLS is from Texas Woman’s University.

Jennifer McKay is the Nursing and Education Librarian with the Alaska Medical Library at the UAA/APU Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She holds an MLIS from San Jose State University.

Literacy and Instruction | Academic Library | Public Library | School Library | Special Library

DEEP ROOTS: Alaska Native Voices in Publishing

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DEEP ROOTS: Alaska Native Voices in Publishing is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenters: Best Beginnings, Sealaska Heritage Institute, Alaska Northwest Books

Track: Public & School Libraries

Abstract: Discover authors and publishing programs creating Alaska children’s books that are culturally relevant, accurate, well-produced, and age-appropriate for their target audiences.

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About the Presenters:

  • Abbe Hensley is the executive director of Best Beginnings, a statewide early childhood nonprofit focused on growing readers, building strong families, and engaging community.
  • Stephanie Schott is the Early Literacy Director of Best Beginnings.
  • Angela Y. Gonzalez, (Koyukon Athabascan) is wife and a mother of two, works PR/Communications, loves taking photos and writing, and is author of several books.
  • Barbara J. Atwater (Dena’ina) is a retired teacher, administrator and author.
  • Ethan J. Atwater, Barbara’s son, is an author and interested in storytelling and educating children on Dena’ina folklore.
  • Tess Olympia is the Program Manager for Sealaska Heritage’s Baby Raven Reads program and part of the Book Production Team.
  • Angela Zbornik is marketing manager for Alaska Northwest Books.

Alaska Northwest Books Best Beginnings Alaska Sealaska Heritage

Vendor Posters | Academic Library| Public Library | School Library

Promoting Personal Connections: Innovative Library Outreach Within Your LMS

Promoting Personal Connections: Innovative Library Outreach Within Your LMS is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenter: Lorelei Sterling & D’Arcy Hutchings

Track: Academic & School Libraries

Abstract: How can you maximize your library’s presence at your institution in this time of increased online instruction and limited physical access to the library? Connect with your students where they are already: in your learning management system (LMS). This poster session will show you two high impact ways to create community and personal connection with your students. Learn the benefits of developing a library information tab in your LMS and a customized library landing page in every course — using what you already have.

These pages personalize the student experience by linking to 24/7 self-guided help and links to relevant resources, but most importantly provide direct access to librarians. Now more than ever, students need to know that we care about their success and that we are there for them.

This poster is ideal for universities, colleges, and K-12 schools of all sizes that use an LMS and have a library web presence.

Poster:
Promoting personal connections: Innovative library outreach within your LMS

Supporting Materials:

About the Presenters:
Lorelei Sterling is the Head of Access Services (interim) at the UAA/APU Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She holds an MLS from San Jose State University and an MA in history from Washington State University. Contact Lorelei at lsterling@alaska.edu

D’Arcy Hutchings is the Instructional Design Librarian at the UAA/APU Consortium Library at the University of Alaska Anchorage. She holds an MLIS from University of Alabama and a Master’s of Education from University of Alaska Fairbanks. Contact D’Arcy at dlhutchings@alaska.edu

Literacy and Instruction | Academic Library | School Library

 

What’s in Your (Leadership) Toolbox?

What’s in Your (Leadership) Toolbox? is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenter: Pam Henley, Montana State Library

Track: Academic, Public, School, & Special Libraries

Abstract:
Since an in-person, multi-day leadership institute is not possible at this time, PNLA is offering a virtual option: a series of book discussions lead by alumni from various leadership institutes. Each will recommend a favorite leadership book for the group to read, and lead the discussion. Join the group as either leader or participant as we all work to develop new leaders for the association.

Poster:


What’s In Your (Leadership) Toolbox? by Pam Henley

About the Presenter:
With 20 years of school and public library experience, and 7 years as a statewide consulting librarian, Pam is still improving her leadership skills.

Leadership and Administration | Academic Library | Public Library | School Library | Special Library

 

Get the Most Out of a Virtual Conference!

Get the Most Out of a Virtual Conference! is a poster in the 2020 PNLA Virtual Poster Session. We encourage you to engage in discussion by leaving a comment on the page. The author of the poster will respond to comments the week of August 4-7, 2020.

Presenter: Pam Henley, Montana State Library

Track: Academic, Public, & School Libraries

Abstract:
Virtual events offer great opportunities but also present new challenges for both presenters and attendees. We’ll share tips and tricks on keeping attendees engaged, best practices for participants and more!

Poster:

About the Presenter:
Pam worked in public libraries for over 20 years, and is now a consultant with the Montana State Library. She’s participated in many virtual meetings and trainings over the years.

Leadership and Administration | Academic Library | Public Library | School Library