ASCLA Conference Programs
2008 Annual Conference–Anaheim
ICAN Program
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 Saturday
Title: Size does make a difference: library networks, cooperatives and consortia in the 21st century
Contact: Kathleen O’Connor (oconnor@gonzaga.edu)
Decription: In partnership with the ALA Office for Research and Statistics and ASCLA, ALA conducted a research project to carefully investigate, and develop a comprehensive system of knowledge about the universe of library cooperatives. For the first time since 1987, the ALA study will define the universe of library networks and cooperatives; describe the range of activities of this group; and collect operational level data required to understand library networks and cooperatives' services, staffing, revenues, and expenditures.
ICAN Program
Time: 1:30 – 3:30 Sunday
Title: Planning for open source in cooperatives and consortia
Contact: Kathleen O’Connor (oconnor@gonzaga.edu)
Description: Open Source alternatives are coming and library consortia must find their role in planning and development. What are the issues cooperatives and consortia face when exploring open source? A panel of speakers from sites implementing or planning the implementation of open source software will discuss these issues, including writing an RFI or RFP for open source solutions, and how member support will evolve, including staffing and budget changes, working with vendors and using "volunteer" assistance from the open source community. We'll also hear about the challenges and opportunities involved in creating our own systems and working in open, collaborative, cost-effective partnerships.
LSSPS LSPVPDF Program
Time: 10:30 – noon Saturday
Title: Large print for lifelong learning
Contact: Robin Rousu (rousu@comcast.net)
Description: Aging baby boomers, struggling young readers, bookworms on treadmills, and individuals with low vision are increasing patron demand for large print. Learn about the latest research on the uses and benefits of large print, how to market large print collections, and what publishers are doing to help improve the appeal of your large print book collection. Discuss emerging collection development needs in workstations.
LSSPS LSPVPDF Program
Time: 10:30 – noon Monday
Title: Two branches of one tree: partnering with your talking book library
Contact: Kathleen Kappel (kappelk@carnegielibrary.org)
Description: This program emphasizes the important partnership between the public or school library and the regional library for the blind and physically handicapped in serving patrons with disabilities. A panel discussion will include successful partnership projects, tips on communication, and suggestions for partnership ideas.
ASCLA President’s Program
Time: 8 – 10 Sunday
Title: The Universal Library: Mind, Body, and Soul
Contact: Robin Rousu (rousu@comcast.net)
Description: Panelists will discuss strategies for designing and maintaining a collection (physical and virtual), a physical plant (building) that everyone can access with a staff, which is diverse and reflective of all of the citizens.
LSSPS Prisoner’s Forum
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 Sunday
Title: Inside stories: prison literacy programs
Contact: Eldon Ray James (erayjames@gmail.com)
Description: The personal "stories" of prisoners, teachers, correctional librarians, and program creators. Their stories regarding their experiences with prison literacy programs—the successes and problems. Speakers may be people like Jimmy Santiago Baca and/or Carol Muske-Dukes who could headline. Speakers may also include two former inmates who experienced literacy program (a teen and an adult), and one or two correctional librarians or teachers of literacy programs to round out the presentations.
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