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will meet patrons’ needs, yet also address publishers’ need to profit from e-book sales? While device makers are improving the accessibility of e-readers, why are they still not completely addressing accessibility issues? E-royalties are a fraction of what authors receive for hardcover books. Yet, is it fair to ask those with print disabilities to “register” and prove their disability, or pay additional to have the text converted to speech on their e-readers? Whatever issues are addressed in this session, they will inform the topic and move the conversation forward.
Speakers: Galadriel Chilton,University of Wisconsin -- La Crosse, E-Resources Librarian; William Doering, University of Wisconsin -- La Crosse, Systems, Catalog & Digital Initiatives Librarian; Benjamin J. Heet, University of Notre Dame, Senior Technical Consultant/Analyst; Robin Malott, University of Notre Dame, Electronic Resources Technical Consultant
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Consulting From Both Sides of the Fence: Why Libraries Hire Consultants, and How Consultants Get Jobs Getting a consulting job requires a masterful mix of attention to detail and creative flair-from drafting a detailed proposal and submitting it on time, to being selected for the project and finalizing a contract. Learn about the process from the viewpoint of the director and from that of the consultant. You will have a chance to participate in a mock proposal review. Presenters Beth Bingham and Nancy Bolt are currently consulting after distinguished careers in library leadership positions; Sara Laughlin was a consultant for ten years before becoming a library director in 2007. Track: Administration and Leadership Subtrack: Leadership & Management
Census 2010: What It Can Tell Our Funders This workshop will demonstrate how to extrapolate and present Census 2010 data that truly represents your community. This data will help you secure funding, offer programming, and meet the education needs of your library’s patrons. Speakers will include a representative from the Census Office and librarians who specialize in demograhics. The David Cohen EMIERT Award and the EMIERT Distinguished Librarian Award will be presented at the end of the program. Track: Administration and Leadership Subtrack: Advocacy, Marketing & Fundraising Moderators: Tess Tobin, New York City College of Technology, CUNY, Admin Services Librarian; Vice-Chair, EMIERT
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Open Source Electronic Resource Management Systems: CORAL and ERMes To tame the complex and ever-changing electronic resource management landscape, electronic resource management systems need to be flexible, evolving and affordable. Two such systems are ERMes and CORAL, developed by libraries for libraries and made freely available. ERMes runs in Microsoft Access and is suitable for small and medium libraries. Released in summer 2010, CORAL, is a modular, web-based system. Presenters will discuss the development, use and future plans for each system. Track: Collection Management & Technical Services
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Social Learning: What’s In It For You and Your Library? Learning is social. Research show 80% of workplace learning takes place informally. Discover tools, techniques, and tips for creating a learning environment that supports incorporates, and reinforces social learning. Track: Human Resources and Staff Development Subtrack: Career Paths & Professional Development Speakers: Paul Signorelli, Paul Signorelli Associates
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of ALA 2011 Annual Conference Preliminary
OPENING GENERAL SESSION AND CLOSING SESSION
AUDITORIUM SPEAKER SERIES
PLA PRESIDENT’S PROGRAM AND AWARDS PRESENTATION
ALA PRESIDENT’S PROGRAM ANNUAL 2011
SPECIAL EVENTS
NOW SHOWING @ ALA
BOOK CART DRILL TEAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
THE 2011 ALA ANNUAL CONFERENCE EXHIBITION
EXHIBITOR PAVILIONS
ALA STAGES
DIVISION PRESIDENTS PROGRAMS
COUNCIL/MEMBERSHIP MEETING SCHEDULE
FIRST TIME ATTENDEE INFORMATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
TRAVEL INFORMATION
REGISTRATION AND HOUSING INFORMATION
HOTEL MAP & INFORMATION
PRECONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS
TOUR INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
CAMP ALA
ALA ACRONYMS
PROGRAM TRACKS AND DESCRIPTIONS
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