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ALLA 2018 CONVENTION APRIL 10-13, 2018

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM PRECONFERENCE ALABAMA TWO YEAR COLLEGE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LUNCHEON & BUSINESS MEETING (ATYCLA) Ticketed Event- (tickets purchased through ATYCLA) Florence- Lauderdale Public Library Presider: Michelle Wimbish, Southern Union State Community College, CUS, Multi-Cultural

Round Table Business meeting and luncheon for the Alabama Two Year College Library Association (ATYCLA). The ATYCLA Officers will oversee the business conducted during this session. 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM TOUR SWAMPETTE TROLLEY TOUR Ticketed Event- $30.00 - (separate ticket required, not included with bundle) Florence/Lauderdale Tourism & Visitor Center Tour Guide: Judy Hood, wife of the Swampers’ bass player David Hood The tour starts at the Florence/Lauderdale Tourism & Visitor Center in McFarland Park, offers stops at FAME Studios, 3614 Jackson Highway and the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. Led by Judy Hood, wife of the Swampers’ bass player David Hood, the tour travels to each venue aboard the “Trolley of Tunes.” 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM AFTER PARTY Ticketed Event (included in full bundle and Wednesday single day ticket, individual tickets are $8.00) 116 E Mobile Join us at 116 E. Mobile, a venue operated by Single Lock Records. Enjoy listening to musical legends of the Shoals. Donnie Fritts is a Florence, Alabama native and one of many local musical legends. He's a lauded songwriter, for his multiple notable tracks that have been recorded by artists such as Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, and Jerry Lee Lewis. He was the keyboardist with Kris Kristofferson's band for nearly 20 years and also acted alongside him in several Sam Peckinpah films. He was inducted into the Alabama Music Hall of Fame in 2008. There are about 500 miles between Louisiana and Florence, Alabama. Singer and multi-instrumentalist Caleb Elliott knows them all well. They're the highways and rural roads that led


him from playing dollar margarita nights in Cajun country to touring the world as the cellist with acclaimed singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc. Now, they represent the journey of his latest solo record-a collection of songs that reaches back to his background as a classically trained cellist and forward to the sound he's building with new generation of Shoals musicians. While listening to this amazing lineup of artists, network with other librarians from all over Alabama. Cash bar will be available.

Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM OVERDRIVE COMMUNITY OUTREACH: BEST PRACTICES TO REACH AND ENGAGE NEW USERS Florence Presenter: Zach Bischof, OverDrive Learn best practices for marketing and outreach from our network to libraries to raise awareness and usage of your OverDrive service. PUBLIC PROGRAMMING: TRAVEL-THEMED PROGRAMS IN THE LIBRARY Sheffield Presenter: Montoya Barker, Public Services Librarian, Indianapolis Public Library Learn about presenting Travel-Themed Programs in the Library. Travel–Themed public programming can be a truly enjoyable way for the Library to provide a community meeting place for lifelong learning opportunities and to promote community socialization. Travel-Themed programs offer patrons that "Something More" sentiment along with a chance for a virtual adventure and the freedom to explore, in part, new cuisine, history, hidden cultural gems, music, art, leisure activities, landscapes/scenery, building styles, infrastructure, and social customs. This illustrated presentation/session will feature The Indianapolis Public Library’s Strategic Plan and Service Plan, Community Need, Target Audience, Content Development, and Marketing of a Travel-Themed Program. The program will also feature a Collection Management tool used for tracking measurable outcomes (circulation) of featured Library travel displays (CollectionHQ's Experimental Placement), eResources, and an example of a Travel-Themed Program Presentation Outline. This session will provide tips that may help to increase the circulation numbers of those 910s as well as ideas for travel-themes that consistently generate patron excitement.


Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM STOP, COLLABORATE, AND LISTEN: PUBLIC LIBRARIANS, SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, AND THE CHANGING FACE OF YOUTH PROGRAMMING Shoals D Presenters: Amy Maliska, Youth Services Librarian, Thomas B. Norton Public Library Cassie Chenoweth, Children’s Librarian, Orange Beach Public Library In this changing world of libraries, it is more important than ever for public and school librarians to work together. Collaborating on resources and programs allows a broader audience to be reached and supported. In this session, we will discuss ways to work with your school libraries and challenges we have faced with changing school staff and the ever-growing changes occurring in young adult literature. We’d also like to hear from you – your successes, your failures. Join us for this interactive group discussion. SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE USE OF MEDIA IN A DIGITAL WORLD Shoals E Presenter: Dr. Barry Wiginton, Technology in Motion Specialist for the University of North

Alabama Inservice Region As more and more digital devices find their way into classrooms and libraries, educators and students alike find themselves struggling with the ethical use of digital media. In this interactive session, learn more about the types of copyrighted media that can be used for instructional purposes and for student academic projects. CSLD BUSINESS MEETING Tuscumbia Presider: Laura Tucker, Children’s Dept. Manager, Homewood Public Library Business meeting for the Children’s and School Librarian’s Division. (CSLD). The CSLD Officers will oversee the business conducted during this session.


Wednesday, April 11th, 2018

9:00 AM – 10:15 AM OPENING SESSION Shoals AB In the past fifteen years Aaron Schmidt has been a circulation clerk, reference librarian, and library director. Currently he is the principal of Influx Library User Experience Consulting, is a lecturer at the San Jose School of Library and Information Science, and writes a column called "The User Experience for Library Journal. Recent projects include a UX guided overhaul of the Chapel Hill Public Library, coaching 10 libraries in Florida through UX improvement projects, and an experienced focused report for Kean University. Schmidt serves on the editorial board for Weave: The Journal of Library User Experience, and he coauthored the book "Useful, Usable and Desirable," a guide to applying UX to libraries. He has presented internationally on the topic of library innovation and design. 10:15 AM – 11:00 AM AARON SCHMIDT- BOOK SIGNING SESSION Shoals AB Immediately after the Opening Session, Mr. Schmidt will be signing books at the book signing table in the Shoals AB room. You can bring your personal copies or purchases them at the Books-A-Million table which will also be set-up in the Ballroom. 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM THE TROUBLE CONTINUES: FIXING OUR SERIES FICTION AT ORANGE BEACH Florence Presenters: Steven A. Gillis, Library Director, Orange Beach Public Library Project identifying, completing, and creating criteria for the evaluation of series fiction in a medium-sized public library. This has been an ongoing, multi-year project that has identified serious drawbacks of copy-cataloged records, and the limitations of review-based collection development. (CDMRT)



10:30 AM – 11:20 AM LOOK AT ME! UTILIZING POP CULTURE ICONS TO SHOWCASE THE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS COLLECTIONS Muscle Shoals Presenter: Paula Webb, Government Documents Reference & Outreach Librarian/ Marx

Library, University of South Alabama How do you promote your Government Documents collection to the students, faculty and community? How do you get them to stop and learn how Government Information can help with their research papers? The Librarians and Staff at the University of South Alabama, Marx Library developed promotional displays based on current movies, historical events and other hot topics of the day. Learn the resources they used to feature exciting topics such as Outer Space (based on movie, Guardians of the Galaxy), Women at NASA (based on the movie, Hidden Figures), Human Experimentation: The Good and the Bad (based on Series, Stranger Things) and many more. GETTING MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK (WHEN YOU DON’T HAVE ANY) Sheffield Presenters: Cindy Hewitt, Branch Manager, Monrovia Public Library/Huntsville/Madison

County Public Library Leslie West, Head of Adult Services, Homewood Public Library

Do you need great programs but have a zero budget? Learn how to leverage your local resources into fabulous programs for free. In addition, discover how to bring sources from anywhere in the world up close and personal with Skype and other free web sources. GENREFICATION OF FICTION AND NONFICTION Shoals D Presenter: Ginger Hewitt, School Media Specialist, Berry Middle School Marnie Utz, School Media Specialist, Spain Park High School We genrefied our fiction collection 4 years ago and it was such a success that we genrefied the nonfiction collection last summer. the presentation will include suggestions for supplies, budget, how-to tips and resources.



10:30 AM – 11:20 AM FUTURE READY WITH THE LIBRARY: BUILDING COLLEGE AND CAREER READY INITIATIVES @ YOUR LIBRARY Shoals E Presenter: Laura Pitts, Library Director, Scottsboro Public Library The idea of College and Career Readiness is becoming more relevant now than ever before. Learn how the Scottsboro Public Library, through YALSA's "Future Ready with the Library" brought College and Career Readiness to middle school students with a leadership and soft skills building program. Also explore the importance of College and Career Readiness, how it relates to the vision of public libraries, and how you can implement similar programs at your library through community and school partnerships. MANAGEMENT 101: THE SEQUEL Tuscumbia Presenter: Michelle Wimbish, Librarian, Southern Union State Community College Being a manager may not be a position we all enjoy, however, we all can learn how to better deal with issues as they arise. Participate in discussions on how to address issues you may face through scenarios and policy reviews. 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Q & A FROM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) POSTER SESSION #1 Atruim/Shoals Ballroom C Quality Control of Authority Work in Alma Irina Stanishevskaya - University of Alabama at Birmingham Digital Literacy, Jobless Patrons, and the Public Library Sofia M Thomas and Dr. Steven Yates - University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies Finding Your Instructional Voice Kim Westbrooks and John Upchurch - Jacksonville State The Upsides of Downsizing Jennifer L Pate and Karlie Johnson - University of North Alabama and Jacksonville State University



10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Q & A FROM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) POSTER SESSION #1 (CONTINUED) Let’s Go Live: Does presentation format influence perceived authority regarding social media posts? Derek Malone , Caitlin Crawford, Falon Yates and Kristina McMahan- University of North Alabama 11:30 AM – 12:20 PM COPYRIGHT FOR LIBRARIES Florence Presenter: Tim Lewis, Library Director and State Law Librarian, Discuss the importance of copyright law in libraries and how it affects the way libraries provide information to their users. (ATTCLA) ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND THE LIBRARY: CROSS CAMPUS COLLABORATION ON A LEARNING MODULE FOR STUDENTS Muscle Shoals Presenter: Kara Van Abel, Reference Librarian & Liaison to the Collat School of Business,

University of Alabama at Birmingham In the fall of 2017, UAB’s Collat School of Business wanted the library’s help developing a tool to teach their students about academic integrity. The request lead to the development of a module that could be embedded in the introductory BUS 101 & 102 classes. This session will provide an overview of how we collaborated with the business school and worked with the division of e-learning to develop a complete, asynchronous learning module within the Canvas LMS that teaches students about academic integrity. The presentation will include demonstrations of the module in Canvas including a preview of each component: discussion, interactive tutorial, and quiz. Attendees will leave the session with ideas on how to establish an asynchronous academic integrity module at their institution.



11:30 AM – 12:20 PM REFERENCE & ADULT LIBRARY SERVICE PANEL SESSION (RASRT) Sheffield Presenters: Jessica Hayes, Head of Public Services Librarian, Auburn University Montgomery

Library A four person-panel will discuss current trends and issues facing those who work in reference and/or adult library services. NATIONAL SCHOOL LIBRARY STANDARDS AND OTHER STANDARDS; PUBLIC, SCHOOL, ACADEMIC LIBRARY COLLABORATION Shoals D Presenter: Susan Zana, School Media Specialist, Vestavia High School Lance Simpson, Learning Center Department Head, Birmingham Public Library Jennifer Anders, School Librarian, Corner High School Share school library standards, roundtable of academic, public, school librarians talk about how each group works individually to meet standards and suggestions for working together to meet standards. BABY, LET’S DO THIS! PROGRAMMING FOR INFANTS & CAREGIVERS Shoals E Presenter: Jessica Hill, Youth Services Supervisor, Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Rachel Owens, Children’s Librarian, Emmet O’Neal Public Library This program will give ideas for beginning or enhancing programs for your youngest patrons. It will include why the programs are valuable, how to advertise, ideas for songs and manipulatives, as well as time to answer questions.



11:30 AM – 12:20 PM LLAMA’S FOUNDATIONAL COMPETENCIES- CASE STUDIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE COMPETENCIES- A LEARNING TOOL Tuscumbia Presenter: Rickey Best, Collection Development Librarian, Auburn University Montgomery

Library The Library Leadership & Management Association of ALA has been working to develop leadership competencies that can be used for educational purposes. The competencies were identified through surveys among the LLAMA membership and prioritized. The Competencies Committee of LLAMA has been working to define the competencies and provide case studies that will support the Association's continuing education efforts. 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM ALABAMA AUTHOR AWARDS Ticketed Event (included in full bundle, and one day (Wednesday) bundles, individual tickets are $38.00) Singing River The Author Awards committee will be presenting the annual awards to the following recipients: Janice Harrington- Juvenile Award, Catching a Storyfish S.J. Kincaid- Young Adult Award, The Diabolic Bryn Chancellor- Fiction Award, Sycamore Winston Groom- Nonfiction Award, The Generals: Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the

Winning of World War II E.O. Wilson- Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award



2:00 PM – 2:50 PM CAMILLANET Florence Presenter: Katie Guerin, Library Director, North Shelby Public Library Terah Harris, Dothan Houston County Library System This program is an informational session for new and existing members. It is also open to any library considering joining the consortium. We will discuss the current state of Camellia Net, statistics over the last few years that will give members an opportunity to see how consolidating the organization has benefited the consortium as a whole. This will be an opportunity for members to ask questions and get clarification about any number of topics. ADVOCACY FOR LIBRARIES- GETTING THE EAR OF THOSE WHO MAKE CHANGE (SPONSORED BY ALABAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE) Muscle Shoals Presenter: Steve Flowers, Political Columnist Steve Flowers is Alabama’s premier columnist and commentator. He has analyzed Alabama politics for national television audiences on CBS, ABC, PBS, Fox, CNN, Bloomberg and the British Broadcasting Network. Steve has been an up close participant and observer of the Alabama political scene for more than 50 years and is generally considered the ultimate authority on Alabama politics and Alabama political history. Steve Flowers column, “Inside the Statehouse”, is Alabama’s leading political column. His column is published in 69 Alabama newspapers weekly and has a circulation of over 360,000. Having served 16 years in the Alabama State Legislature, Steve brings a unique perspective to Alabama politics. In addition to his column, Flowers published his first book in 2015, entitled Of Goats and Governors - Six Decades of Colorful Alabama Political Stories. The book chronicles Alabama's rich political history through stories of its most colorful political players.



2:00 PM – 2:50 PM WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: WHAT THE 2017 TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE TAUGHT US ABOUT LARGE EVENTS AT A LIBRARY Sheffield Presenter: Doug Bolden, Web Services & Reference Assistant, UAH Salmon Library Annie Matthys, Instructional Librarian and User Services Coordinator, UAH

Salmon Library Large events at a library can be a rewarding challenge. Nothing demonstrated this better than the 2017 Solar Eclipse, which saw impressive numbers of event attendees mixed with short supplies and high expectations. How did we make it a success at our library? We will discuss how libraries can set realistic goals for any size event; manage expectations internally and externally; develop a cohesive but flexible plan; market and promote; create a sense of anticipation; and enhance the experience. Discussion at the end will allow for you to share your own stories, methods, and advice. ON THE ROAD WITH AASL AND ALSC Shoals D Presenters: Jamie Naidoo, ALSC President-Elect, University of Alabama Steven Yates, AASL President, University of Alabama Led by the current president of the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) and vice president/president-elect of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), this interactive session highlights some of the dynamic initiatives and exciting membership engagement opportunities that these two professional associations hold for Alabama librarians serving youth (children and teens) in school and public libraries. Information on programming and grant opportunities will be provided along with suggestions for getting involved at the national level. READING SPECIALIZATION IN THE UPPER GRADES, INTERVENTION AND ACTIVITIES Shoals E Presenter: Ashley Edmonds, Reading Teacher, Tarrant Middle and High School Reading interventions, activities, and opportunities for literacy in the upper grades to help increase depth of knowledge and student progress, as well as engage learners.



2:00 PM – 2:50 PM THE ROLE OF CONVICT LABOR IN THE INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT OF BIRMINGHAM Tuscumbia Presenters: Karen Utz, Curator and Historian at Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in

Brimingham, AL The story of Alabama’s convict leasing system, in effect from 1866 to 1928 (last state to outlaw this horrific system), is an infamous chapter in the state’s history. Robert Patton, Alabama governor in 1865, declared that the state’s felons, rather than being housed in the penitentiary, should be “leased.” His rationale was that blacks, rapidly becoming the penitentiary’s majority population, did not regard confinement as punishment, and should “feel the hardship of labor in iron and coal mines.” This presentation focuses on early state and local laws enacted by Alabama politicians to justify their use of convict labor. Attention is also paid to the horrendous working conditions, as well as to similarities between the institution of slavery and the convict leasing system. Copies of documents, contracts and photographs add to the overall significance of the lecture. (GODORT sponsored program) 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Q & A FROM 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM) POSTER SESSION #2 Atruim/Shoals Ballroom C African Roots and the Art of Israel Lewis III: A bridge to campus and community Deborah Gurt - Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of South Alabama Using eBook Statistics to Make Smarter Choices Rachel S Hooper, Jeff Simpson, Kelly Wilson and Jana Slay - Troy University What you’re reading is wrong! A look into exposed authority and its influence on information perception for college students Derek Malone, Caitlin Crawford, Falon Yates and Kristina McMahan - University of North Alabama The Graduate Collections Assessment: A Treasure Map to Valuable Resources for Curriculum Kim Westbrooks and Paula Barnett-Ellis - Jacksonville State



2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (Q & A FROM 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM) POSTER SESSION #2 (CONTINUED) Atruim/Shoals Ballroom C I love it when a plan comes together: teaching undergraduate history students to become systematic and strategic researchers Alex Boucher and Karlie Johnson- University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies and Jacksonville State 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM HAVE AN UNCONVENTIONAL CONVENTION: HOW TO HOST A SCIFI/FANTASY/FANDOM CONVENTION AT YOUR LIBRARY Florence Presenters: Krysten Griffin, Adult Services Librarian, Hoover Public Library Justin Rogers, Adult Services Librarian, Hoover Public Library Madalyn Cohron, Adult Services Librarian, Hoover Public Library Science fiction, fantasy, and fandom-related events are all the rage and are a great way to bring patrons of all ages together at your library. For the past 3 years, the Hoover Library has held the SciFi/Fantasy Fest, celebrating all things geeky. Find out how we grew our event from 420 patrons to over 3,000 in just two years, plus get tips and tricks for hosting your own convention. HOW ARE YOU TODAY? AND WHAT KIND OF HELP DO YOU NEED? HOW TO UTILIZE SOCRATIC QUESTIONING IN THE RESEARCH CONSULTATION Muscle Shoals Presenter: Dasha Maye, Assistant Professor of Library Science, Birmingham- Southern

College This session will consist of case studies from a variety of student research consultation where the Socratic method was utilized to illicit reflection, search modeling and mirroring, confidence and readiness, and follow-up. Participants should bring laptops or other devices as we will go through each step of Socratic Questioning for reference interactions with partners as we practice this method. Socratic questioning is loosely utilized in Psychotherapy and the methods are just as beneficial for research consultations as they bring about patron empowerment and foster a passion for learning.



3:00 PM – 3:50 PM MAKING THE CASE FOR YOUR LIBRARY Sheffield Presenters: Laura Pitts, Library Director, Scottsboro Public Library

Community Partnerships, Marketing, Advocacy and Grant Writing - four things that are extremely important for any library to see growth and success. But just how important are they? Five years ago the Scottsboro Public Library lacked every one of those things and it showed heavily - circulation rates were low, library card holders were average and the number of programs reported for the entire year were eight. Through a lot of hard work and staff determinations, the library is now seeing rapid growth and it is all because community partnerships, marketing, advocacy and grant writing became the four main staples of the library. This session will go in depth about the continued importance of each one, how to develop them within the library and how to engage staff involvement to understand the importance of each four to the future of the library. The session will show the Scottsboro Public Library's world 5 years ago when things were bleak and how they turned it all around now to find success in many areas. This session will be a great encouragement booster for small libraries who are struggling to see growth or who are overwhelmed with trying to engage their community but maybe do not know exactly how to do that. REPRESENT! RECOMMENDING DIVERSE TITLES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARIES Shoals D Presenters: Jennifer Powell, School Media Specialist, Tarrant High School

Laura Massey, School Media Specialist, Hewitt Trussville High School We will recommend recent and new titles that will help make sure your shelves represent each and every teen that comes through your doors. COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, AND SPECIAL LIBRARIES (CUS) ANNUAL RESEARCH AWARDS Shoals E Presenters: Kathy Wheeler, Head of Reference & Instruction, Marx Library, University of

South Alabama Winners of the 2017-2018 CUS Research Awards will present their research/papers.



3:00 PM – 3:50 PM A SEARCH FOR MY PEOPLE Tuscumbia Presenter: Eialesha Martin, Office of Archives and Records Management “A Search for My People” follows the lives of a Native American family from the Poarch Band of Creek Indians from 1830 to the present although very limited records about the family exist. This presentation will note the differences in their lives today and the almost disappearance of the family. 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM MARKETING YOUR LIBRARY: TAKE THE NEXT STEP Florence Presenters: Paula Laurita, Athens-Limestone Public Library Sara Hyder McGough, Main Library Manager, Moible Public Library

Beth Wheeler-Dean, Director, Guntersville Public Library Each presenter will discuss a topic related to their experience in marketing. Paul Laurita will discuss beginning the process by focusing the message using marketing archetypes, Sara McGough will discuss the process of creating a marketing plan and show a working example, and Beth Wheeler-Dean will discuss practical and successful marketing techniques in public libraries. OUTREACH AT A SMALL ACADEMIC LIBRARY Muscle Shoals Presenter: Jennifer Maddox, Assistant Professor, User Engagement Librarian, University of

North Alabama Derek Malone, Assistant Professor, Instructional Services & Interlibrary Loan,

Scanning & Delivery Librarian, University of North Alabama Leigh Stanfield, University of North Alabama Program that describes outreach activities at Collier Library at the University of North Alabama.



4:00 PM – 4:50 PM RASRT BUSINESS MEETING Sheffield Presider: Jessica Hayes, Head of Public Services Librarian, Auburn University Montgomery

Library RASRT members and non-RASRT members are encouraged to come to this meeting as we discuss future plans and projects for the 2018-2019 year. REPORT ON THE YALSA NATIONAL FORUM ON TRANSFORMING TEEN SERVICES Shoals D Presenter: Gail Sheldon, Library Consultant, Alabama Public Library Service The YALSA National Forum collected perspectives and experiences on supporting continuing education for public library staff from representatives of all state libraries. The content included YALSA’s vision for the future, how teens experience service in public libraries, emerging ideas in continuing education and a discussion of YALSA’s new Teen Services Competencies for Library Staff. MEDIA LITERACY PROGRAMMING Shoals E Presenters: Michelle Brightwell, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

Jake Cornelius, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Brian Bess, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library Misty Perkins, Huntsville-Madison County Public Library

The Huntsville Madison County Public Library won a grant through ALA to take training at ALA headquarters in Chicago provided by Stony Brook University School of Journalism to pilot Media Literacy @ Your Library Programming. We would like to share the information gained through training, why Media Literacy is a growing concern in our current climate, and discuss programming ideas.



4:00 PM – 4:50 PM MCIRT BUSINESS MEETING Tuscumbia Presider: Muriel Nero, Head of Cataloging, Marx Library, University of South Alabama This business meeting is open to members and anyone interested increasing their awareness on the vast scope of topics related to cultural diversity. There will be an introduction of the 2018/2019 officers followed by a discussion on future plans for programs. 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM SLIS REUNION The Pavilion at Swampers Bar and Grille Presider: Ann Bourne, Ph.D., Assistant Director, University of Alabama The University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies will be hosting the SLIS Social on Wednesday, April 11, from 5—7 P.M., at the Pavilion at Swampers Bar and Grille in the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa. Join us for light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar and connect with your current and former colleagues as well as friends and prospective students. All are welcome!

Thursday, April 12th, 2018 7:30 AM – 8:50 AM COLLEGE, UNIVERSITIES, AND SPECIAL LIBRARIES (CUS) ANNUAL PROGRAM Ticketed Event- $25.00 - (separate ticket required, not included with bundle) Muscle Shoals Presider: Kim Westbrooks, Business and Social Sciences Librarian, Houston Cole Library Please join us for the CUS annual breakfast with special guest speaker, Dr. Elmborg, Director of SLIS, at the University of Alabama.


Thursday, April 12th, 2018

8:00 AM – 8:50 AM SERVICE TO SNOWBIRDS Florence Presenter: Lisa Leinhos, Orange Beach Public Library Here at the Orange Beach Public Library we have a very interesting clientele for 4-5 months out of the year. We are inundated with "snowbirds", who are retirees from northern states who 'fly' south for the winter. When they arrive in January, many of them are what I call "technologically stranded". They're far from home with all their new gadgets their kids got them for Christmas. They stay for three months in a condo with poor internet, devices they don't know how to use, and no computer or printer. During these months I tailor my services to helping them succeed in the digital age with special technology classes, one on one appointments, and even mobile hot spots they can check out for free. WEARING ALL THE HATS IN AN ACADEMIC LIBRARY: SURVIVING WITH A STAFFING SHORTAGE Sheffield Presenter: Phillip Burgess, Gadsden State Community College Julie Kennedy, Gadsden State Community College With academic libraries facing budget reductions and with material and service prices increasing each year, staffing seems to be where budget cuts are made most frequently. This has resulted in the remaining library staff members taking on more and more responsibilities. This presentation is about maintaining library services despite an ever increasing staffing shortage. Creative solutions will be presented to help combat the effects of these shortages. Among the solutions discussed will be cross-training, use of work study students, and staff flexibility. REDEFINING STORYTIME Shoals D Presenters: Katie Jane Morris, Youth Services Librarian, Hoover Public Library Learn how you can bend or break the traditional storytime mold by incorporating science experiments, math games, and language play and targeting a broader age range.



8:00 AM – 8:50 AM HAVE WE GOT A STORY FOR YOU! TALKING BOOKS IN NEED OF LISTENERS Shoals E Presenter: Angela Fisher Hall, Regional Librarian, Alabama Regional Library for the Blind

and Physically Handicapped Montgomery According to a 2015 report from the National Federation of the Blind, there are at least 148,600 residents in Alabama with a visual impairment. Chances are that many of these individuals do not know about the Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and our wonderful Talking Book Program. Join us for a lively discussion about this service that has been available since 1931. Learn about your role in helping to build a larger audience of Alabama "listeners." YASRT ROUNDTABLE BUSINESS MEETING Tuscumbia Presider: Lance Simpson, Teen Services Librarian, Birmingham Public Library Business meeting for the Young Adult Roundtable. (YASRT). The YASRT Officers will oversee the business conducted during this session. 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM (Q & A FROM 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM) POSTER SESSION #3 Atruim/Shoals Ballroom C Rare materials cataloging and MARC21. The Book of Hours and how to bring the beauty of the "whimsical dragon" in coded tags Anita Kazmierczak- Auburn University Libraries Data Literacy for College Students Alicia L Krzton - Auburn University Libraries Archiving the Online Local Community Melinda Shelton- Birmingham Public Library



9:00 AM – 9:50 AM KEYNOTE SPEAKER- PATTI CALLAHAN HENRY Singing River

Patti Callahan Henry is a New York Times bestselling author of 13 novels- Losing the Moon; Where the River Runs; When Light Breaks; Between the Tides; The Art of Keeping Secrets; Driftwood Summer; The Perfect Love Song: A Holiday Story; Coming up for Air; And Then I Found You; The Stories We Tell; The Idea of Love, The Bookshop at Water's End and the new historical fiction, BECOMING MRS. LEWIS, the Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C. S. Lewis will be released on October 2nd, 2018.

A finalist in the Townsend Prize for Fiction, an Indie Next Pick an OKRA pick, and a multiple nominee for the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance (SIBA) Novel of the Year, Patti is published in numerous languages. Her articles and essays have appeared in Southern Living, PINK, Writer's Digest, Birmingham Magazine, Portico and more. Patti attended Auburn University for her undergraduate work, and Georgia State University for her graduate degree. Once a Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, she now writes full time. The mother of three children, she now lives in both Mountain Brook, Alabama and Bluffton, South Carolina with her husband.

10:00 AM – 10:50 AM WHAT’S NEXT ALABAMA Florence Presenters: Cristin Brawner, David Mathews Center for Civic Life Tina Nolen, Ashland City Library For the past decade, the David Mathews Center for Civic Life (DMC) has moderated deliberative community forums with diverse Alabamians aimed at changing the way we talk about our most pressing public issues. Deliberative forums invite citizens to consider multiple perspectives, weigh choices, examine tradeoffs, find common ground, and take action locally. As we prepare to celebrate Alabama’s 200th birthday in 2019, we at the DMC are kicking off a three-year statewide forum series that asks, “What’s Next, Alabama?” As a nonpartisan, non-advocacy nonprofit, we will not be suggesting an answer to the question of “What’s Next?” We leave that up to each individual community. During this session, the Mathews Center and Ms. Tina Nolen, Director of the Ashland Public Library, will discuss partnerships between the Mathews Center and public libraries to engage Alabama communities in meaningful deliberation on “What’s Next” for our great state.



10:00 AM – 10:50 AM WRITING OUTSIDE THE LINES: PROGRAMMING COLLABORATIONS THE ATHENS STATE LIBRARY AND WRITING CENTER Muscle Shoals Presenters: Dr. Katherine Quinnell, Library Director, Athens State University

Dr. Joy Bracewell, Writing Center Director, Athens State University Over the past year the Athens State Library and Writing Center have collaborated and successful programing for both faculty and students. This presentation will highlight 2 successful programs one for faculty and one for students. We will show you our success and ask how we could improve and what new program ideas you might have. BEYOND THE MLS: REFLECTIONS ON THE ROLE OF PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUED EDUCATION FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARY LIAISONS Sheffield Presenter: Lance Day, Samford University Library Jaro Szurek, Samford University Library We would like to present the findings of our research that is based on a national survey, conducted in 2016, concerning the value of an advanced subject degree in addition to a master’s in library science (MLS/MLIS) degree for liaison librarians. The paper discusses perceptions academic librarians have about their own professional education, the potential merit (or lack thereof) of an additional graduate degree, and the relationship and interdependence between both degrees as perceived by those who have obtained them. Two groups of academic librarians are evaluated: those with both an MLS/MLIS and an advanced subject degree, and those with solely an MLS/MLIS degree. VIDEO STAR: CREATING A YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR YOUR LIBRARY Shoals D Presenter: Justin Banger, Children’s Librarian, Hoover Public Library Youtube, Instagram and how to promote your library using social media and video making technology. See and discuss examples of types of videos we’ve made for how Youtube channel - what we’ve found that works, what doesn’t, and what still gives us trouble. We will demonstrate some user friendly software available for most tablets and smartphones. Get inspired to start a Youtube channel for your library or to try some new things with your current Youtube Channel.


Thursday, April 12th, 2018 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM TECH PETTING ZOO Shoals E Presenter: Kate Etheredge, Young Adult Services Coordinator, North Shelby Public Library No talking, just playing! We will have a variety of popular tech items available for people to interact with in order to see how they work and determine if the tech would work in their library. An information sheet will be provided with brief descriptions, costs, and where to buy. Tech items include Makey Makey, Hue Animation, Snap Circuits, Strawbees, and more. AACRL/CUS BEST PRACTICES SESSION #1: PREDATORS, PREY, AND OA: HELPING FACULTY IDENTIFY LEGITIMATE OPEN ACCESS PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITIES Singing River Presenter: Stephanie Evers Ard, University of South Alabama Kathy Wheeler, University of South Alabama With the increasing availability of open access journals has come the corresponding problem of predatory publishing, journals that utilize the open access model to earn money. Unlike many legitimate open access journals, which require fees to maintain operations, predatory journals accept papers with little or no oversight, regularly foregoing the rigorous peer review and editorial standards expected of academic journals. Moreover, predatory publications often have professional-looking websites and detailed submissions and formatting guidelines, making it difficult to recognize a scam publication. Given the publish or perish culture of most of academia, it is important that faculty members be able to distinguish between a legitimate publishing opportunity and a predatory publisher or journal. Fortunately, librarians have been developing ways to help authors make this distinction. In this presentation, we will discuss the various tools librarians can use to help faculty avoid submitting work to predatory publications. These resources include both directories of verified publications and “blacklists” of known scams, but because no such lists can be exhaustive, we will also address how to recognize both the hallmarks of reliable publications and the traits common to unreliable ones. Finally, we hope to locate our discussion of predatory publishing within the larger conversation about scholarly integrity.



10:00 AM – 10:50 AM HOW TO: FAIRHOPE’S HISTORY DIGITALIZATION: A COMMUNITY EFFORT Tuscumbia Presenter: Savan Wilby Wilson, Ph.D., Fairhope Single Tax Corporation Cheryl Bradley, Reference Librarian , Fairhope Public Library Fairhope, Alabama has a very unique history. Begun as a Utopian Colony, the early history is a fascinating window into the development of the longest running Single Tax community in the United States. Recent digital archive projects to preserve and make available the resources online of the Fairhope Single Tax Corporation, The Fairhope Public Library, and the Marietta Johnson Organic Education Museum are the basis of this presentation. A basic how-to for cooperative projects that preserves important historical resources. 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (Q & A FROM 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM) POSTER SESSION #4 Atruim/Shoals Ballroom C Dealing with the Opioid Crisis: Why the Public Library Jennifer Hitzke and Catherine James - University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies The Internet Strikes Back: How a Virtual Protest Terminated SOPA A. Blake Denton- University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Mary J Halozan, Chris Smith and Erin Wages - University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies Surprising Information and Library Habits of Millennial Patrons Kim Westbrooks and Karlie Johnson - Jacksonville State



11:00 AM – 11:50 AM ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS OF CATALOGING STREAMING VIDEOS BY MARCEDIT Florence Presenter: Jia He, Cataloging and Electronic Resources Librarian, Marx Library, University of

South Alabama This presentation focuses on streaming videos cataloging, especially by using MarcEdit. It will talk about issues we have and share our practical experiences from our work. ALLA LEADERSHIP EXPO Muscle Shoals Presenter: Yingqi Tang, Jacksonville State University This session is for both veteran and new ALLA members. Learn more about the structure of our association, chat with current and past leaders, and see opportunities to put your leadership skills to good use. This will be a fun, no-pressure event fraught with door prizes and candy! REVAMPING A SMALL ACADEMIC LIBRARY’S SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE: AN IN-PROCESS TRANSFORMATION Sheffield Presenters: Jennifer Maddox, University of North Alabama Intended audience: small libraries. What happens when the library's social media presence is added to your already crammed list of responsibilities? This program focuses on ways to keep your Facebook page current without taking massive amounts of staff time. CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENTS: HOW ONE COUNTY SHARES RESOURCES Shoals D Presenter: Tamara Hue, Children’s Librarian, Irondale Public Library Mary Eller, Assistant Department Head of Children’s Services, Homewood Public

Library Jefferson County libraries have a great partnership and it shows no better than with the Children’s Roundtable. Children’s librarians meet every other month, share program ideas, and lend each other resources. We also have a Facebook group, a slack discussion, and are trying to start a book sharing discussion after work. Throughout this program, we will share tips and ideas of how to start one in your community.



11:00 AM – 11:50 AM PLANNING PROGRAMS THAT ENCOURAGE TEENS TO READ Shoals E Presenter: Jaimee Hannah, Young Adult Department Supervisor, Florence-Lauderdale Public

Library This presentation will give examples of nontraditional programming that will encourage young adults to engage with literature, as well as offer tips on how to get teens to become more active in developing the YA collection. AACRL/CUS BEST PRACTICES SESSION 2: PROJECT MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE Singing River Presenter: Ellen Wilson, University of South Alabama Project management is a formal set of knowledge, tools, and techniques used to achieve a discrete goal. While formal project management is widely used I the business realm, there is less literature about its use in the library setting and it is not widely taught in LIS programs. This program outlines information about project management drawn from a literature review, with a focus on best practices drawn from case studies of its use in libraries. LAURA MURRAY COLORING BOOK PROGRAM AND BOOKSIGNING Tuscumbia Presenter: Laura Murray, Author Laura Murray is a talented pen-and-ink illustrator with a background in graphic design and a passion for coloring books. Her 2017 book, Amazing Alabama, offers coloring fans of all skill levels an opportunity to explore the rich history and culture of our state during the bicentennial. Laura's work is informed by an affection and familiarity born of extensive travel and research. She lives in Auburn, Alabama, with her husband and children. 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM LUNCH BREAK



1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EXHIBITOR’S PROGRAM Ticketed Event (included in full bundle and one day (Thursday) bundles, individual tickets are $22.00) Atruim/Shoals Ballroom C- Exhibit Hall 2:30 PM – 3:20 PM ROCK THE STACKS: UNDERGROUND MUSIC PROGRAMMING IN YOUR LIBRARY Florence Presenter: Amanda Westfall, Adult Services Librarian, Emmet O’Neal Public Library

Joel Gamble, Adult Services Librarian, Hoover Public Library As an unconventional music venue, public libraries are in a unique position to expose their communities to performers outside of the mainstream. Learn how two librarians have transformed their libraries into music destinations. ALABAMA MEETS NORMANDY: MY FOUR WEEKS AS A VOLUNTEER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CAEN LIBRARY Muscle Shoals Presenter: Carley Knight, Jacksonville State University One volunteers experience as she volunteered at the University of Caen in the summer of 2017. MAKING THE PUZZLE PIECES FIT: REDESIGNING A FOR CREDIT INFORMATION LITERACY COURSE Sheffield Presenter: Mary Aquila, Reference Librarian/Instructor of Bibliography, Athens State

University Library Jennifer Williams, Acquisitions & Collection Development Librarian, Athens State

University Library The purpose of this presentation is to detail the redesign of a business information literacy course to reflect the new Information Literacy Framework. We will discuss the differences between business research and information literacy, conflicting assessment requirements from the College of Business and the Library, and challenges to fitting everything into a one-hour semester long class.



2:30 PM – 3:20 PM VOLUNTEER 101: HOW TO MAKE THEM USEFUL Shoals D Presenter: Laura Edge, Teen Department Head, Trussville Public Library

Mary Eller, Assistant Department Head of Children’s Services, Homewood Public Library

Everyone wants to volunteer at the library from Boy Scouts to teen’s, and even adults that want to do storytime. This program will give ideas on how to best use your volunteers in the Children’s Department. MONEY FOR PROGRAMS: A GUIDE TO FUNDING FRIENDLY DESIGN AND RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AND TEENS Shoals E Presenter: Lance Simpson, Learning Center Department Head, Birmingham Public Library Libraries often have little or no funding that is directed specifically toward programming. As trends in service shift, public libraries especially are becoming central locations for delivering informal and community education initiatives. In this session, we will discuss designing, and pitching educational programs for youth and teens to potential benefactors. Included in this session will be advice for evaluating programs from a funding perspective, ways of seeking and applying for grants, resources for honing your grant-writing skills, and how to present your requests in person to a group. AACRL/CUS BEST PRACTICES SESSION #3: MINI-SESSIONS Singing River Mini-Session 1: Diversity Matters Presenter: Charlcie Vann, Jacksonville State University The Library is the most diverse building on any campus. As you know, libraries house information from aardvarks to zyzzyvas (A to Z). Our communities, both academic and general, are filled with people from various backgrounds, social economic levels, religions, sexual identities and nationalities. We want our diverse communities to be intentional stakeholders in our academic libraries , because it increases the awareness and importance of accurate information.



2:30 PM – 3:20 PM AACRL/CUS BEST PRACTICES SESSION #3: MINI-SESSIONS Singing River Mini Session 2: Creating a Library Liaison Newsletter Template and Repository Presenter: Alex Boucher, University of Alabama School of Library and Information Studies In recent years, the academic library world has seen an increasing emphasis on building a more systematic outreach philosophy and a more proactive library liaison program. Libraries and liaison librarians have developed a variety of strategies and activities in order to promote more collaboration and communication with students and faculty. While in-person communication will always be crucial, librarians have experimented with numerous strategies in order to develop a more embedded relationship with their liaison faculty. In this lightning talk, I’ll detail the creation and evolution of an email-based monthly library newsletter for liaison faculty. I’ll discuss design choices, delivery strategies, and how to create a newsletter template and content repository so that any liaison librarian at your institution can easily adapt this method of communication for their specific departments. 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM BETA PHI MU ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Florence Presenter: James Gilbreath, Research & Instructional Services Librarian, Gorgas Information

Services All Beta Phi Mu members are invited to join us for the annual Beta Phi Mu – Beta Kappa Chapter Annual Business meeting! THE ACCESSIBLE MATERIALS PROGRAM AT GOD’S HOUSE: HYMNS FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED Muscle Shoals Presenter: Jackie Brodsky Ph.D., Lorrie Memorial Library, God’s House This program provides accessible printed worship materials (hymns and liturgy) for individuals with severe visual disabilities at a small nondenominational community church with an older population (70% over age 50). A case study is being conducted to investigate the usefulness and ease of use of these materials, as well as the possibility of the availability of digital materials on tablets with fonts that can be customized.



3:30 PM – 4:20 PM TUTORING CENTERS IN THE LIBRARY Sheffield Presenters: Dasha Maye, Assistant Professor of Library Science, Birmingham- Southern

College

What happens when tutoring moves into your library or you’re tasked with the running of a tutoring center? This session will be a group discussion centered around starting or picking up the baton of a tutoring center. Participants will discuss considerations for operating a successful tutoring center, explore best practices, and formulate next steps. Lastly, participants will form small groups to discuss specific aspects of managing a thriving tutoring center and will go home with a recording of the session and small group discussions. Discussions will pertain to budgets and data collecting software, supervision and training of tutors, and coordination with other centers and offices such work-study and financial aid, time management and librarianship balance. NEW CLASSICS: MODERNIZING AND DIVERSIFYING YOUR SUMMER READING LIST Shoals D Presenter: Reed Lochamy, English Teacher, Hoover High School Elizabeth Lochamy, School Reading Specialist, Shades Mountain Elementary Gloria Repolesk, Children’s Department Manager, Emmet O’Neal Public Library Schools have always struggled updating modernizing their summer reading list. These schools and public library have found a way to update these lists with books about diverve subject with diverse authors and get they approved by administration. PLD BUSINESS MEETING Shoals E Presider: Heather Cover, Homewood Public Library Join us for this annual meeting of the Public Library Division membership, at which PLD Bylaws changes will be enacted and a brief year-end report will be presented. Members will also have the opportunity to network, sign up for committees, and offer suggestions for the future of PLD. Non-PLD members are welcome, though only PLD members may vote.



3:30 PM – 4:20 PM AACRL/CUS BEST PRACTICES SESSION #4: BREAKING OUT OF BORING SCAVENGER HUNTS: USING AN ESCAPE ROOM TO TEACH LIBRARY LITERACY Singing River Presenter: Derek Malone, Assistant Professor, Instructional Services & Interlibrary Loan,

Scanning & Delivery Librarian, University of North Alabama Jennifer Pate, Scholarly Communications and Instructional Services Librarian, University of North Alabama

Tired of the same old scavenger hunt to teach First-Year students how to locate materials in the library? Ready to retire the PowerPoint that just shows students where things are located on the library’s website? Looking for a new way to engage your students with active participation and learning? In this workshop the presenters will share the details of their successful Breakout.Edu First-Year program –including information on how to develop, use, and assess an Escape Room game for your library orientation programs. They will also share the results of their year-long assessment of the game which show significant changes in student information retention rates compared to more traditional forms of FYE programs. Best of all, they are bringing their kits and will give you a chance to “break out” of the traditional and into the innovative world of team-based strategy. Come prepared for fun and learning. TSSRT BUSINESS MEETING Tuscumbia Presider: Emily Allee, Birmingham Public Library The Technical Services & Systems Roundtable is open to members and anyone interested in technical services and systems issues. We will be discussing topics for future presentations and roundtable activities. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM ASSOCIATION AWARDS AND PRESIDENT’S BASH Ticketed Event (included in full bundle and one day (Thursday) bundles, individual tickets are $25.00) Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Join us at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library as we honor outstanding Alabama librarians and their strongest supporters! Following the awards ceremony, venture to the second floor of FLPL for some innovation, interaction, and networking fun. Get a taste of one of the best-kept secrets of the Shoals with Whiskey Beef.


Friday, April 13th, 2018

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TRANSITIONAL MEETING Presider: Sonya Jordan, ALLA President Carrie Steinmehl, ALLA President- Elect 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM TOUR FLORENCE-LAUDERDALE PUBLIC LIBRARY TOUR Florence-Lauderdale Public Library Tour Guide: Abby Carpenter Join us for a tour of FLPL while you’re in town. Learn about our programs, services, and maybe get some ideas to take back to your own library.