Conference at a Glance

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Wednesday, April 5, 2006 (Preconferences)

Thursday, April 6, 2006

Friday, April 7, 2006

Saturday, April 8, 2006

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WEDNESDAY, April 5, 2006 At Sheraton Tucson Hotel and Suites, Conference Wing, 2nd floor
7:30 - 8:30 am	Preconference Registration Location: LOBBY
8:30 - 5:00 pm (approximately)	One-day preconference workshops: The Beat of a Different Drum: Leadership in a Collaborative Environment Location: East Grove [Be prompt--group shuttled to other locations] WOW! Using Six Sigma to Increase Service Quality Performance AND Reduce Costs: The Approach, the Tools and the Results! Location: North Grove Details about each preconference can be found here.
4:30 - 7:00 pm	All-Conference Reception - Cash bar; appetizers provided Location: LOBBY
THURSDAY, April 6, 2006 At Sheraton Hotel, Conference Wing, 2nd floor
7:30 - 8:30 am	Registration Location: LOBBY
8:30 - 9:15 am	Welcome and Opening Remarks Carla Stoffle, Dean, UA Libraries and Center for Creative Photography Location: Ballroom
9:15 - 10:45 am	The Directors' Panel Paul Gherman, University Librarian, Jean and Alexander Heard Library, Vanderbilt University Duane Webster, Executive Director, Association of Research Libraries Brinley Franklin, Director of Libraries, University of Connecticut Panelists will respond to the following questions. What are the 3 critical opportunities for libraries that we must pay attention to in the next 5 years? What are the characteristics of strategies that we need to learn in order to be successful? What are the risks we need to be ready to take? The panel discussion will be followed by a moderated discussion with participants. Location: Ballroom
10:45-11:00 am	Break
11:00-12:00 pm	The Future of GIS Services in Academic Libraries: Exploring the Next Step Abstract Presenter: Chris Kollen, Geography and Psychology Librarian, University of Arizona Library Location: West Grove _______________________ Making Library Assessment Work: The Role of Organizational Culture(s) Abstract Presenters: Martha Kyrillidou, Association of Research Libraries Steve Hiller, University of Washington Libraries Jim Self, University of Virginia Library Location: East Grove _______________________ Building with a Team: A Team-Facilitated Approach to New Building Planning and Execution Abstract Presenters: Lynne Lysiak, Coordinator of Systems and Automation Mary Reichel, University Librarian and Belk Distinguished Professor Appalachian State University Location: North Grove
12:00-1:30 pm	Lunch Program: Disruptive Innovation and the Academic Library Abstract Presenter: David Lewis, Dean of the University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Location: Ballroom
1:30-2:45 pm	The Government Information Road: Where Next? Abstract Panel Members: Judy Russell, Managing Director, Information Dissemination (Superintendent of Documents), Government Printing Office Daniel P. O’Mahony, Department Leader, Library Administrative Services, Brown University Library Cheryl Knott Malone, Associate Professor, School of Information Resources and Library Science, University of Arizona Atifa Rawan, Full Librarian, Social Sciences Team, University of Arizona Library Location: North Grove ___________________________ Enabling Knowledge Creation: An Organizational Development Approach for Advancing Academic Library Centrality Abstract Presenter: Mary M. Somerville, Assistant Dean, Information and Instructional Services, Robert E. Kennedy Library, California Polytechnic State University Location: East Grove ______________________________ Tick Tock, Tick Tock - Shortening the Strategic Planning Clock: Strategic Planning at the University of Arizona Library Abstract Presenters: Maliaca Oxnam Jim Martin Mona Ammon Sharon Knowlton Michael Ray University of Arizona Libraries, 2006 Long Range Strategic Planning Team Location: West Grove
2:45-3:00 pm	Break
3:00 - 4:00 pm	Reflections on the Future of Library Collections Presenter: David Lewis, Dean of the University Library, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Location: East Grove _______________________ Meeting the University Mission Abstract Presenters: Paula Wolfe, Associate Librarian, Fine Arts, Photography, Architecture and Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona Library Katherine Estrella, Knowledge River Graduate Assistant, University of Arizona Library Location: West Grove _______________________ Sustaining a Collaborative Organization in a Changing Environment Abstract Presenters: Gale S. Etschmaier, Associate University Librarian for Public Services, Gelman Library, George Washington University Location: North Grove
4:15-5:30 pm	Poster Sessions Details Location: Acacia A & B
5:30 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm	Cash Bar Opens - poolside Entertainment: Tortolita Gutpluckers Buffet Dinner Location: Garden Room & Poolside
FRIDAY, April 7, 2006 At Sheraton Hotel, Conference Wing, 2nd floor
8:30 am	Logistics and Housekeeping Location: Ballroom
8:45 - 10:00 am	The Information Business, Where Next? The Vendors' Perspectives Abstract Panel Members: David Bass, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, ebrary Kittie Henderson, Academic Sales Manager, Ebsco Information Services John Tagler, Vice President, Customer Marketing, Academic & Government Accounts Elsevier Steve Bosch, University of Arizona Libraries Location: Ballroom
10:00-10:15 am	Break - supported by Ovid
10:15 - 11:15 am	Evaluating Methods of Change Abstract Presenter: Nancy Kress, Head, Bookstacks Department, University of Chicago Library Location: East Grove _______________________ Finding the Power of Community of Practice: Lessons Learned from a National Diversity Recruitment Initiative Presenters: Danielle Milam, Sr. VP/Program & Development, Urban Libraries Council Deborah Turner, Research Investigator, Ph.d. candidate, University of Washington Information School Location: West Grove _______________________ Reframing Work Through Language Abstract Presenters: Maggie Farrell, Dean of Libraries, University of Wyoming Barbara Hutchinson, Assistant Dean and Team Leader, Digital Library and Information Systems Team, University of Arizona Libraries Barbara Preece, Executive Director, Boston Library Consortium Location: North Grove
11:15 - 12:15 pm	Charting the Course: An Inclusive Process for Strategic Planning Abstract Presenters: Cheryl Albrecht, Associate Dean for Public Services, University Libraries, University of Cincinnati Jane Carlin, Department Head, College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning, University Libraries, University of Cincinnati Location: West Grove _______________________ Integrating Measurable Outcomes into the Work of Teams Abstract Presenter: Michael J. Fosmire, Purdue University Location: East Grove ____________________ Pathway to the Future: Library Bibliographic Services for the 21st Century Abstract Presenters: Amy Kautzman, Head of Research and Collections, Doe/Moffitt Libraries, UC Berkeley Terry Ryan, Associate University Librarian, UCLA Electronic Library Location: North Grove
12:15 - 1:30 pm	Lunch (provided) Location: Garden Room
1:30 - 2:30 pm	Redesigning Technical Services by Reconceptualizing Staff Abstract Presenter: Francine M. DeFranco, Director, Collections Services, University of Connecticut Libraries Location: East Grove _______________________ We Value Leadership Throughout Our Organization Abstract Presenter: Gene Spencer, Associate VP for Information Services and Resources, Bucknell University Location: North Grove _______________________ Going Beyond the One-Shot Instructional Session for Freshman English Abstract Presenters: Victoria Mills, University of Arizona Library Leslie Sult, University of Arizona Library Location: West Grove
2:30 - 2:45 pm	Break - supported by Ovid
2:45-3:45 pm	Two Libraries, One Plan: Combining and Refining Technical Services Across Two Campuses Abstract Presenters: Andrea Peakovic, Head of Government Documents, Kenyon College Ellen P. Conrad, Catalog Specialist, Denison University Location: West Grove _____________________________ Back to the Future: Emory University Libraries Step Back to Look Forward Abstract Presenters: Linda J. Nodine, Human Resource Associate, General Libraries, Emory University Eric Bymaster, Director, Budget & Finance, General Libraries, Emory University Past: Team Reorganization Present: Evaluation and ongoing organizational assessment Future: Flexible organization responding to the University’s needs and strategic plan Location: North Grove _________________________ Downstream from Team: Riding the Rapids of Reorganization Abstract Presenters: Judy Sackett, University of Kentucky Libraries; Maureen Sullivan, Organization Development Consultant Location: East Grove
3:45-5:00 pm	Closing Speaker: Richard E. Luce, Research Library Director at Los Alamos National Laboratory More information about Rick. Location: Ballroom
SATURDAY, April 8, 2006 At Sheraton Hotel, Conference Wing, 2nd floor
8:30 - 11:00 am	CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: John Perry Barlow Location: Ballroom
11:00 - 12:00 pm	Closing dialogue