Keynote:   baaeechichiwaau - “retelling one’s own”
Speaker:  Rodney Frey (University of Idaho)
Moderator:  Robert Perret (University of Idaho)
Room:  Sternwheel Ballroom
Through examples of storytelling, we will journey into the world of American
Indian oral traditions, engaging with some of its Animal Peoples, its teachings,
and its dynamic world view. The Crow Indian phrase, baaeechichiwaau,
literally meaning, “retelling one’s own,” refers to this act of storytelling.  As
the elders would say, “in our stories we learn what is most cherished,
perpetuate the world, and live our humanity.”  As we serve our communities,
“retelling one’s own/telling your library story,” how fundamentally different
are the roles of elders and librarians, and the oral tradition and the written
tradition?

[1B]  Teen Programming
Speaker:  Ray Lusk (Madison Library District)
Moderator:  Kristin Henrich (University of Idaho)
Room:  Portside
Teen programming is often considered to be an "insurmountable object."-i.e. something every library wants to participate
in, but doesn't quite know how to tackle. In my session I talk about the importance of having teen programming and how
to reach teens. We discuss different methods that can be used to reach teens and the strengths and weaknesses in each
method. The end of the session I'll share some of the fun programs that we have done in our library. I'll also provide a
booklet and CD that includes all of the materials discussed so that every person can walk away with something to help
them get started.

[1C]  A Well of Resources
Speaker:  Shirley Biladeau (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Moderator:  Lynne Bidwell (Lewis-Clark State College Library)
Room:  Canyon
Access the multitude of resources through WebJunction and other continuing education links to learn how to tell your
story, best practices, writing grants, marketing … and the list goes on.  These are all FREE at your fingertips!  Bring your
laptop to explore!

[2A]  Building a Digital Initiatives Department at the University of Idaho
Speaker:  Deborah Green (University of Idaho)
Moderator:  Lynne Bidwell (Lewis-Clark State College Library)
Room:  Sacajawea
This session will present my experience in building a digital department at the University of Idaho. I will discuss various
resources available to use as guidance in building a digital department, and suggestions of where a digital department
may fit within a library. A list of possible grants for digitization that are specifically for digitization will be discussed.
Finally, where to find collections to digitize, and the technology used in the digitization process.

[2C] Idaho School Library Impact Study – 2009
Speaker:  Frank Nelson (Idaho Commission for Libraries)
Moderator:  Ramirose Attebury (University of Idaho)
Room:  Canyon
Idaho School Library Impact Study--2009:  How School Librarians, Teachers, and Administrators Collaborate for Student
Success was released in early March, 2010.  This largely qualitative study was contracted for by the Idaho Commission
for Libraries and endorsed by the Idaho Department of Education.  Its purpose was to examine the relationships
administrators and teachers have with their librarians, how school libraries and librarians are valued and perceived, and
how those factors affect libraries and their impact on academic achievement by students.  Administrators, teachers and
librarians were surveyed about:

n  The library environment, including:  sources of learning about libraries and librarians for administrators and teachers;
 practices valued by administrators and activities reported by librarians and teachers, and librarian roles as perceived by
 administrators and teachers and attributed to them by librarians.

n  Their self-assessments of Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) standards teaching in their schools and
 districts.

n  The 2009 Idaho ISAT Reading and Language Arts scores reported for elementary, middle and high school grade levels.

[3A] Protective Enclosures
Speaker:  Amy Thompson (University of Idaho)
Moderator:  Robert Perret (University of Idaho)
Room:  Sacajawea
Do you have a book that is valuable and/or irreplaceable that you want to safely store while still maintaining usability? 
Are you looking for a fast, easy way to extend the lifespan of less valuable but more frequently used items?  Have you
ever heard of a book shoe?  Or wondered how to make a phase box?  In this hands-on class you will learn of a variety of
different protective enclosures to protect everything from single sheets of paper to large or unusually shaped objects. 

[3C]  Telling Your Library's Stories Through the Media
Speaker:  Tania Thompson (University of Idaho)
Moderator:  Ramirose Attebury (University of Idaho)
Room:  Canyon
Libraries have great stories to tell--and they're not just in the pages of books! Get an overview of how to look creatively
for stories about your library and to develop them into stories that might connect with the media. This session will also
offer some tips about how to tell your story through the media once you land an interview.

[4A]  Telling Your Library Story through Facebook
Speaker:  Breanna Weston (University of Idaho)
Moderator:  Lynne Bidwell (Lewis-Clark State College Library)
Room:  Sacajawea
The Facebook Fan Page phenomenon has swept libraries off their feet, but does it work?  Does Facebook help libraries
connect and communicate with their patrons?  What are the characteristics that make an effective fan page?  In a four
week study, ratios measuring connectivity and communication to fans of over 100 academic library Facebook fan pages
were measured.  By analyzing data collected from many library fan pages, effective characteristics of library fan pages
can be determined. 

[4C]  The Development and Function of Specialized Education Libraries: An In-Depth Look at the Instructional
Media Technology Center at the University of Idaho
Speakers:  Ramirose Attebury & Lori Bonner (University of Idaho)
Moderator:  Robert Perret (University of Idaho)
Room:  Canyon
This session will begin with an overview of the development of curriculum materials centers in the United States.
Changes in educational history and technology fueled the growth and importance of these specialized libraries over
the past 100 years. The Instructional Materials & Technology Center (IMTC) has been in existence at the University of
Idaho’s College of Education for nearly fifty years. The IMTC is currently dedicated to providing library services to UI
pre-service teachers, area K-16 educators, and home school families. The library houses review copies of the Idaho State
adopted K-12 curriculum, the North Idaho Special Education library, the NASA Educator Resource Center and a variety
of smaller collections relevant to educators of all types. This session will offer information on how school and public
libraries can access all these resources.