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MAGERT There’s a Map for That: Maps and Tools you didn’t know about! Have you ever felt stumped by a patron asking for a map? With the proper tools, this no longer requires you to be a geographic whiz kid. Designed for EVERY librarian, this 2-hour program will take you from searching digitized maps, to using interactive maps, and finally to creating your own maps online. Whether on the reference desk or for your personal mapping needs, there is a place for maps in every librarians’ toolbox. Speakers: Faith Brautigam, Gail Borden Public Library, Director of Youth Services; Richard Kong, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, Information Services Manager; Betsy O’Connell, Gail Borden Public Library, Director of Information Technology; Denise Raleigh, Gail Borden Public Library, Director of Marketing PLA NMRT Seizing Opportunities to Serve: Professional Involvement, Local to National (NMRT) Are you just getting started in librarianship? Are you looking for ways to volunteer for your local, state, regional or national organizations? Do you want to serve on a committee, act as a reviewer, or run for an office, but don’t know where or how to get started? Well, you’ve taken your first step by joining ALA! Our panel of speakers will help you with the next steps, as they discuss their involvement in professional organizations, tips and techniques on how to be an effective volunteer, and why service work is valuable to both you and librarianship at large! The Revised Every Child Ready to Read Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR), a parental education initiative created by PLA & ALSC, has been updated and revised by Dr. Susan Neuman of the University of Michigan. This program will introduce the new ECRR product and the rationale for the changes. Track: Children and Young Adults Subtrack: Administration and Leadership Speakers: Clara Bohrer, West Bloomfield Township Library, Director; Elaine Meyers, Independent Consultant; Judy Nelson, Pierce County Library System, Director of Youth Services; Kathleen Reif, St. Mary’s County Library, Director PLA PLA From Grocery Store to Kitchen: Empowering Library Users to Get Creative with Digital Media It’s time for libraries to stop functioning like grocery stores where people simply come to get stuff and start acting more like kitchens where people come to create and tell their own stories. This program will provide insights into why libraries need to start empowering users of all ages to work with videos, music, podcasts, and graphic design. Also, hear about “StoryTubes”, an exciting yet simple project that combines kids’ interest in technology with their love for books and reading. We’ll end with some tips on how to create a simple digital media lab for your library. Track: Digital Information & Technologies 99 ANNUAL CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION 2011 Download This! How One Library Embraced Its Downloadable Future In 2010 the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County conducted an evaluation of its downloadable materials collection. A team collected data on 83 other libraries’ collections, ranking the collections and noting best practices for presenting and supporting those collections. The team recommended dramatically increasing the Library’s downloadable budget, improving its catalog and website, marketing its collection, implementing staff and customer training, and improving customer support. The session will present the results, one year later. Track: Collection Management & Technical Services Speakers: Sandra Bolek, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Internet Site Coordinator, Ned Heeger-Brehm, Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Groesbeck Branch, Branch Manager PRELIMINARY PROGRAM www.alaannual.org  http://www.alaannual.org

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

ALA 2011 Annual Conference Preliminary

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