Thursday, October 6
Uncover a Classic Kira Green – Mid‐Continent Public Library, Parkville Branch Description: Does the word “classic” make you shudder? Come see the new, exciting, repackaged classics that will fly off your shelves. Learn merchandising techniques such as color blocking, repetition, and cross merchandising to boost circulation and attract a new audience of classic lovers. Discover creative ways to display your classics throughout the year. 2:00‐2:45pm Authentic Assessment: Evaluating the Growth of Student Research Skills Location: Salon A This session will provide easy‐to‐integrate tools for observation and authentic assessment of students’ research behaviors. Examples of assessment techniques for both "one shot" bibliographic instruction and semester‐long instructional collaboration will draw from the experiences of several librarians at Washington University. Speakers: Kristine Helbling, Subject Librarian for English and American Literature/Instruction Coordinator, Washington University, Kasia Leousis, Art and Art History Subject Librarian, Washington University Sponsored by: MACRL 2:00‐2:45pm The Future of the Summer Reading Club Location: Salon B Nancee Dahms‐Stinson from Springfield‐Greene County Library District, and Shelley Akins from St. Louis County Library will be part of a panel to discuss how using online Summer Reading Club systems have been used by their libraries. They will talk about what worked for them, what problems they faced and how they overcame them. They will also discuss the response of the public to using an automated system. Jane Haller from Evanced Solutions will also be present to talk about the Evanced software and some of its special features. Speaker: Michelle Akins, Youth Serivces Specialist, St. Louis County Library, Nancee Dahms‐ Stinson, Youth Services Coordinator, Springfield‐Greene County Library District, Jane Haller, Evanced Solutions 2:00‐2:45pm Envisioning the Teen Literature of Tomorrow: YA Authors Speak Location: Salon C Young adult authors Elizabeth Bunce (A Curse Dark As Gold), Jennifer Brown (The Hate List), 2011 Schneider Family Award Winner Antony John (Five Flavors of Dumb), will speak about their books, plus current and upcoming trends and topics in teen literature. Speakers: Sarah Wood, Assistant Manager, Youth Services, St. Louis County Library+ YA authors: Elizabeth Bunce, Antony John, Jennifer Brown Sponsored by: YASIG 2:00‐2:45pm The ABCs of XYZs: Reaching Out to 20/30 Somethings Location: Salon D In this age when information is available everywhere and at any time, what compels people to use a library, especially 20‐ and 30‐somethings? Discussion will focus on successful strategies for identifying and attracting this underrepresented population to libraries and to social media spaces through targeted marketing, outreach, planning, and programming efforts. Speaker: Rebecca Clarke, Heather Cottle‐Dillon, Sharla Lair Sponsored by: PLD / Outreach / RGISIG
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