ILF District 1 Conference Tuesday, May 13, 2014

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1 ILF District 1 Conference Indiana University - South Bend Wiekamp Hall Mishawaka Ave South Bend, IN featuring keynote speaker Dr. Stephen P. Hundley Dr. Stephen P. Hundley is Chair of Computer, Information and Leadership Technology and associate professor of organizational leadership and supervision in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). Dr. Hundley leads an academic department comprising 20+ full-time faculty and staff, 600+ students, two undergraduate degree programs (one in IT and one in leadership), and an interdisciplinary master s program in technology leadership. In this capacity, he is responsible for academic planning, assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement of student learning outcomes at the program level. Dr. Hundley s background is in human resource management, and has written and been consulted widely on this topic. His recent publications include: Workforce Engagement: Strategies to Attract, Motivate, and Retain Talent (2007), Employee Engagement Fundamentals: A Guide for Managers and Supervisors (2008), and Adult Learners in Higher Education: A Guide for Colleges and Universities (2010). He holds a Ph.D. from American University in Washington, D.C. and is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the Society for Human Resource Management. Complete the online conference evaluation by May 20, 2014 and enter the drawing for one of two $25 gift cards. Go to:

2 AGENDA Trustee Registration 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m. Registration/ Trustee Program 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. Breakout Session #1 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break/Vendor Time 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Breakout Session #2 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Business Meeting 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Lunch, Keynote Address 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Breakout Session #3 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Break/Vendor Time 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Breakout Session #4 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Keynote Speaker Stephen Hundley, PhD DISTRICT 1 CONFERENCE Trustees Program 8 a.m. 9 a.m. The Trustee / Director Relationship -- The Dynamics of Library Management We will explore the role of the trustee and the director in running a public library. The concepts of governance versus management will be introduced along with a discussion of the dynamics and occasional tensions that can occur between directors and trustees. Audience interaction is an important component and we will be using both example situations as well as personal situations suggested by the attendees. Finally, if time permits, and introduction to some communication tools that can help directors and trustees will be shown. Presenter(s): John Borneman, Tipton County Public Library Board Breakout Session #1 9:15 a.m. 10:15 a.m. A) Current State of Internet Filtering: What Can and Should We Do Now? This session will be based on a consultation held in Washington, DC last summer organized by ALA s Office for Intellectual Freedom and Washington Office and sponsored by Google, Inc. Archer will review the current state of Internet filtering, including studies of its effectiveness, legal misunderstandings of CIPA s requirements, the reality of mission creep, applicable court cases and possible alternatives. Presenter(s): Doug Archer, Reference and Peace Studies Librarian, University of Notre Dame B) Circulation Policies for a Changing Patron Base In a time of transient populations and increasing identity theft, how can libraries preserve the integrity of their database and services? Making sure your circulation policies are up to date is a critical first step. Presenter(s): David Heidt, Manager of Circulation Services, St. Joseph County Public Library C) Workplace Behavior and Etiquette: Creating and Sustaining a Professional Culture Creating and sustaining a professional culture is the goal of many organizations. This presentation defines appropriate workplace behavior and etiquette, identifies the causes for individual lapses, explains the importance of expectation setting, discusses the importance of coaching for positive results, and provides suggestions for strengthening a culture that is focused on professionalism. Presenter(s): Stephen P. Hundley, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership, IUPUI D) Is Genre-fying Your Library Right for You? To genre-fy or not...it seems to be a daunting task. Join a couple of librarians who have re-tooled their libraries and have found success. The presenters will discuss the trials and triumphs of transforming their libraries. Presenter(s): Kathy Burnette, Discovery Middle School Librarian and Dee Hostetler, K-12 Library Media Coordinator, Westview Jr-Sr. High School

3 DISTRICT 1 CONFERENCE Break & Vendor Time 10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Breakout Session #2 10:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. A) Apps for Your Youth Department (1 TLEU) Are you curious about using apps in your youth department? Wonder what makes a good app? What are the best ones for story time? This session will introduce you to educational, quality apps that you can introduce to your patrons, highlight in your department or use with programming in your library. Presenter(s): Suzanne Walker, Indiana State Library, Children s Services Consultant B) Launching an E-Reader Checkout Program (1 TLEU) Do you have patrons asking for e-readers? Is your library thinking of loaning e-readers? If yes, stop by to learn how one library got started with an e-reader checkout program. Information covered in this session includes funding for the program, acquisition of equipment and materials, gathering information on the user s experience, and what to watch out for. Presenter(s): Vincci Kwong, Coordinator of Web Services, Indiana University South Bend; Susan Thomas, Head of Collection Services, Indiana University South Bend C) Marketing Basics and Branding the Library for a Positive Experience You ve heard about branding and brand management, but what does it mean and how can it work in a library? This high energy session will help attendees gain insight as to marketing basics, a marketing plan, branding and the promise of the brand. The speaker focuses on how a library s brand positively impacts library visitors experience and how some libraries use a slogan, mascot or identifiable graphic to brand their library. Presenter(s): Susan Akers, Executive Director, Indiana Library Federation D) Disaster Preparedness Capt. Kintzele will discuss emergency responsiveness and how your organization can manage any disaster and be ready to respond. Presenter(s): John Kintzele, Captain, Michigan City Police Department Business Meeting 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m If you are not attending the business meeting from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. please take time to visit the vendors. Lunch/Keynote Speaker: Stephen Hundley, PhD 12:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. The Future of Workforce Engagement Managing the workforce of the future will require new knowledge, skills, and approaches by organizational leaders. This presentation highlights future trends, identifies the changing role of employees, discusses the implications for the employer-employee relationship, and offers practical tips to be prepared for the future.

4 DISTRICT 1 CONFERENCE Breakout Session #3 2 p.m. 3 p.m. A) Duct Tape to Dunk Tanks You will get concrete examples of great teen-tested programs for your library! From duct tape to dunk tanks, get great program ideas teens can t resist. The speaker will cover crafts, clubs and community involvement in this session that s sure to spice up your offerings. Presenter(s): Suzanne Walker, Indiana State Library, Children s Services Consultant B) Evaluations for School Librarians and Media Specialists: Learn the Tricks to Earning Favorable Reviews Are you scrambling your way through RISE, SLOs, smart goals and other evaluation methods and tools? Meet with other District 1 school librarians and media specialists to share information on what is working for some who are further along in the process. Bring your own documents, stories, ideas and questions, and together we can brainstorm ways to come out on top. Presenter(s): Janna Carney, Chesterton High School, Duneland School Corporation and Karla Wilson, Director of Media Services for Duneland School Corporation C) Marketing Your Library s Physical Space Is your library or department in need of a face lift? This workshop will give you a variety of ideas and suggestions on ways to market your library s displays, signage and collections by closely examining your target market and by studying the bookstore model. Presenter(s): Jill Stange, Indiana State Library, Northwest Regional Coordinator D) Fundamentals of Employee Engagement Attracting, retaining and motivating talent are important goals for organizations. This presentation outlines reasons employees stay with or leave an organization, discusses the organizational strategies that foster engagement, explains how engagement differs at varying junctures of the employment lifecycle and provides specific strategies to enhance or improve employee engagement in a variety of organizational settings. Presenter(s): Stephen P. Hundley, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Break & Vendor Time 3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Breakout Session #4 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. A) Tail Waggin Tutors Looking for a fresh program idea that builds literacy skills for your younger patrons? Consider partnering up with Therapy Dog International s Tail Waggin Tutors program. Therapy dogs provide a non-threatening, friendly audience for struggling

5 DISTRICT 1 CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Chair Lynell Wolff Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library Vice-Chair Latrice Booker Indiana University NW Library Secretary Robin Kohn Michigan City Public Library Members At-Large Stephen Boggs, Member ILF/ALA Gary Browning, IU South Bend Vincci Kwong, IU South Bend Janna Carney, Chesterton HS Charles Pieri, Elkhart PL Patricia Hogan-Vidal, Valparaiso University Scott Sinnett, St. Joseph Co. Public Library Nancy Barton, Starke County Public Library Michael Booth, North Newton Jr-Sr High School Mike McIntyre, Lake County Public Library Audrey Robinson, Ivy Tech NW Karla Wilson, Chesterton HS Heather Chaddock, LaPorte County Public Library Victoria Gutschenritter, Member ILF, PLA, and ALA readers to practice reading out loud. At this class we will teach you how to set up and run this program successfully with the help of a certified Therapy Dog International dog and his handler. Presenter(s): Lydia Daniels, Youth Services Librarian, LaPorte County Public Library and Cherie LaFevre, handler for Cody, certified Therapy Dog International dog DISTRICT 1 CONFERENCE Breakout Session #4 continued 3:15 p.m. 4:15 p.m. B) Responsive Web Design for Libraries (1 TLEU) Responsive web design is not a new concept; however, you may have noticed it is a topic that is gaining interest and attention. So, what do you know about responsive web design? Stop by this session to learn about the basics, the processes and the benefits! Presenter(s): Vincci Kwong, Coordinator of Web Services, Indiana University South Bend; Gary Browning, Director of Web Technical Services, Indiana University South Bend C) INSPIRE K-12 (Advanced) (1 TLEU) This class will provide an overview of all K-12 INSPIRE databases. A hands-on portion of the class will allow attendees to answer potential reference questions using INSPIRE K-12 sources. Presenter(s): Jill Stange, Northwest Regional Coordinator, Indiana State Library D) Facilitating a Harwood Aspiration Session: Discovering What Your Community Really Wants In this program the group will go through the process of utilizing the Harwood Institute s A mini-version of the ILF conference store will be at district conferences. Magnets, cups, tees, and more!