ILA Region 2 Conference

Program

7:30a - 8:30a
Conference Center Lobby

Registration

7:30a - 8:30a
Conference Room Sternwheel

Continental Breakfast

8:30a - 9:00a
Conference Room Sternwheel

Welcome
Keynote: Library as Place
Speaker: Bette Ammon, Coeur d'Alene Public Library

9:00a - 9:30a
Conference Center Lobby

Break & Visit the Vendors

9:30a - 10:30a

Session 1

[1A] Flying Off the Shelves: Collection Promotion in Academic Libraries
Speakers: Nancy Young & Rochelle Smith, University of Idaho
Moderator: Lynne Bidwell, Lewis-Clark State College
Conference Room A
Despite predictions that books will disappear and libraries vaporize, more books are being published each year.
Academic libraries spend a considerable amount of money on them. But do they get read, and how can academic
librarians get the word out about the riches on our shelves? Why and howshould we encourage our students
to read books, not just because they have to but for pleasure? What can we learn from the wisdom and experience
of public librarians? Reader's advisory for academic librarians--gentle persuasion, collection promotion, displays, collaborative tools such as Library Thing and Shelfari--is an idea whose time has come.

[1B] Hook 'Em with Book Talks
Speaker: Gwen Taylor, Lewis-Clark State College
Moderator: Heather Stout, Lewiston City Library
Conference Room B
Matching readers with just the right book can be both challenging and rewarding. One way to guide readers
in book selections that will appeal to them is through book talks. This session will provide guidelines for
presenting engaging book talks. The focus of the session will be geared toward book talks for children, but
the concepts shared will be applicable to adult readers as well.

[1C] Book Repair Basics
Speaker: Sierra Kaag, Washington State University
Moderator: David Matte, Lewis-Clark State College
Conference Room C
In this session, Sierra will discuss the various types of damage that affect books in library collections and
demonstrate several procedures that help repair structural problems and prevent further damage. The
techniques to be demonstrated include tip-ins, paper mending, hinge repair, rebacking (spine replacement),
and case repair. Book structure and the properties of the various repair materials will also be discussed.

[1D] Growing Your Friends Group
Speakers: Peggy Bryan & Virginia Pittman, Whitman County Library
Moderator: Randy Smith, Lewiston City Library
Conference Room D
Friends of the Library Groups are more important than ever bringing financial support and advocacy to your
library! We’ll share our recipe for success, with tips for building and maintaining thriving Friends groups. From
Book Sales and fundraisers, to increasing membership and community support, our proven practices will bring
positive results to your library. Grow your Friends Group with this lively and fun multi-media presentation

10:30a - 10:45a
Conference Center Lobby

Coffee Break & Visit the Vendors

10:45a - 11:45a

Session 2

[2A] Flickr 101
Speaker: Shelly Drumm, BCR
Moderator: Lynne Bidwell, Lewis-Clark State College
Conference Room A
Flickr bills itself as the best way to "store, sort, search and share your photos online." This session walks
you through what you can do with the service and will give you plenty of ideas on how you can use Flickr
to promote your library. This session also will use Flickr to introduce you to two of the hottest topics in
librarianship today: social software and folksonomies.

[2B] Voyager Circulation Roundtable
Speaker: Cindy Kirkpatrick, WIN - Washington Idaho Network
Moderator: Linda Dahl, Lewiston City Library
Conference Room B

What's new in Circulation:
	- new features - services - upcoming upgrades

[2C] Google: Beyond the Keyword Search
Speakers: Ben Hunter & Nancy Young, University of Idaho
Moderator: Nancy Sprague, University of Idaho
Conference Room C
Most people see Google as a quick and handy way to search the web. What many don't realize is that
Google allows users to perform far more than simple keyword searches. This workshop will provide a basic
understanding of how Google works, then cover such topics as Google's use of Boolean operators, advanced
search operators, search filters, and more!

[2D] Whaddya Know? For Library Trustees
Speaker: Jan Wall, ICFL - Idaho Commission for Libraries
Moderator: Randy Smith, Lewiston City Library
Conference Room D
How do you know what you don't know? Take a quick self-assessment and get some tips about where
to go to learn more.

11:45a - 1:00p Lunch & Door Prizes
Conference Room Sternwheel

Folk Music from a Different Perspective
Speaker: John Thomsen

1:15p - 2:15p

Session 3

[3A] An Introduction to Social Software
Speaker: Shelly Drumm, BCR
Moderator: Lynne Bidwell, Lewis-Clark State College
Conference Room A
Social software is one of the hottest concepts on the Internet today. This presentation will introduce you to
it's components and show you examples of many of the most popular web sites in this area. Learn about
Flickr, del.icio.us and YouTube, just to name a few. No prior experience with any of these services is necessary
to attend this session.

[3B] LiLI Databases, Part I
Speaker: Charlotte Fowles, ICFL - Idaho Commission for Libraries
Moderator: Samantha Thompson-Franklin, Lewis-Clark State College
Conference Room B
LiLI-D is back. There are several old favorites returning that you may be familiar with and many new products
you will want to get to know. A variety of databases will be highlighted in this presentation. Find out how to
incorporate these products into your own resource tool kit and meet the information needs of your library users.

[3C] Cataloging 101: The Basics
Speakers: Linnea Marshall & Barbara C. Greever, University of Idaho
Moderator: Beth Hill, University of Idaho
Conference Room C
This workshop is an introduction to the basics of descriptive cataloging. It will focus on AACR2 and
MARC21 and briefly cover other cataloging tools. This session assumes a basic understanding of
ICFL's ABLE courses: Introduction to Technical Services and Catalog Records, and Introduction to
MARC Cataloging. (http://libraries.idaho.gov/able#courses)

[3D] Sight and Sound Solutions for Libraries
Speaker: Russell Patterson, Coeur d'Alene Public Library
Moderator: Randy Smith, Lewiston City Library
Conference Room D
Are you facing the dilemma of finding the most effective way to communicate with patrons who are deaf
or hard of hearing? Maybe you are concerned that your library materials and programs are not fully
accessible to patrons with vision loss. This presentation will provide possible answers and solutions for
making your library more accessible to your patrons with special needs. Program development using sign
language for storytelling and building an early interest in books for infants and your children will also be
presented.

2:15p - 2:45p
Conference Center Lobby

Break & Visit the Vendors

2:45p - 3:45p

Session 4

[4A] Google Scholar: Pros and Cons
Speakers: Mike Pollastro & Rochelle Smith
Moderator: Beth Hill, University of Idaho
Conference Room A
This critique of Google Scholar will address the suitability and/or necessity of its use and instruction
in academia. Included will be reviews of search features and strategies, and of the display and accessibility
of search results. The presenters will voice their differing views of the value of the search engine. Who's
"pro"? Who's "con"? Who's packing heat? For mature audience only.

[4B] LiLI Databases, Part II
Speaker: Charlotte Fowles, ICFL - Idaho Commission for Libraries
Moderator: Randy Smith
Conference Room B
LiLI-D is back. There are several old favorites returning that you may be familiar with and many new products
you will want to get to know. A variety of databases will be highlighted in this presentation. Find out how to
incorporate these products into your own resource tool kit and meet the information needs of your library users.

[4C] Cataloging 102: DVD's
Speaker: Debra Spidal, University of Idaho
Moderator: Elena Lifvenborg, Lewiston City Library
Conference Room C

This workshop is an introduction to the basics of DVD cataloging:
	- selecting OCLC copy - upgrading copy - creating a new record
Example of common problems and suggested solutions will be discussed. This session assumes a basic understanding of MARC21.

[4D] IM for the Rest of Us
Speaker: Gina Persichini, ICFL - Idaho Commission for Libraries
Moderator: Lynne Bidwell, Lewis-Clark State College
Conference Room D
Thinking about trying Instant Messaging, but worried about how you might have a conversation in IM language? This session will introduce library staff to the world of IM. Learn how to sign up for a free account. Talk about IM etiquette. And, get some tips on all those crazy acronyms used in messaging.

3:50p - 4:15p
Conference Room Sternwheel

Wrap-Up and Door Prizes