[OPLINTECH] Register Now! - IOLUG Fall Conference

[Sean Socha]

Apologies for cross-posting.

Register now for the Fall IOLUG Program on October 30th, and you could win a Nexus 7 tablet, a MaKey MaKey, or a Raspberry Pi B+!

Registration is now open for the Fall IOLUG Program: Library Hacks: New Roles, New Tech, New Spaces. The program will take place at Indiana Wesleyan University North campus in Indianapolis, IN on October 30th. Register online at http://www.iolug.org/. The IOLUG membership years runs from October 1 through September 30.  If you plan to register at a member rate, you will need to renew and pay your membership at the same time.

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We have an exciting program for you filled with tips and tricks for using the latest technologies and ideas in your libraries. Session topics include eReaders, LibGuides, technology training, and embedded library instruction, among others. The program is designed to introduce you to new technologies and ideas that librarians are implementing to make themselves and their libraries more relevant and engaging to those they serve.

When: Thursday, October 30th, 2014
Where: Indiana Wesleyan University North, Indianapolis
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A sample of scheduled sessions:


[cid:image002.png at 01CFD97A.33C32BE0]Keynote Speaker - Lauren Magnuson, Systems and Emerging Technologies Librarian at California State University, Northridge as well as a Systems Coordinator for the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI)

Open-Source Your Library
There has never been a better time for libraries interested in open-source software:  server space is getting cheaper all the time, open-source communities are friendly, and libraries are working together to hack new services for their patrons. There are certainly challenges to getting started, such as knowing what kind of expertise your library might need, where you can get help, and how to choose open-source projects that will provide the biggest benefit for your library.  At California State University, Northridge, we've set up a sandbox server that we use for experimenting with open-source software like Islandora and Guide on the Side.  This presentation will discuss how your library can create an experimental sandbox for using open-source software, develop new skills and harness existing talents, and hack your library services for the better.


Putting Users First: Managing the LibGuides 2.0 Migration
with John Hernandez and Lauren McKeen, Northwestern University

The release of LibGuides 2.0 by Springshare provides a key opportunity to re-evaluate how the library manages its system of research guides and take advantage of new functionality. Beginning in the summer of 2014, Northwestern University Library began its transition to LibGuides 2.0. This presentation will describe our process for managing change in a way that allows us to better integrate the user's perspective in our new and improved service. We will focus on how we gathered user feedback, from both students and staff, and how we plan to continue integrating their perspective moving forward.

On Demand Geeking
with Victoria Vogel, Amherst Public Library

At Amherst Public Library we believe in providing technology assistance where it is needed.  We tried scheduling computer training classes, but no one, or very few would sign up.  So, instead the library advertises one-on-one technology assistance.  Patrons can make appointments to meet with a reference specialist for a personalized consultation on their device or laptop.  We will sit down with the person and troubleshoot simple computer problems, help them figure out how to use their new Windows 8 laptop, or how to get their downloadable audiobook to play on their device.  There have been several instances where we have saved the patron quite a bit of money and aggravation by simply taking the time to listen to their particular problem and figuring out the best way to communicate the solution.  One particularly moving encounter involved a patron with sight and hearing impairments who received assistance on using his iPad.  Another involved an outreach patron who received a Kindle with his requested ebooks through outreach and was trained on how to use it.  The service has been well received and has several repeat customers.

Best Practices for "Embedded" Library Instruction
                With Mary Hricko, Kent State University

This presentation will review strategies for teaching library instruction for blended/online courses. It will discuss important elements to consider for design and delivery with focus on such models as Quality Matters and Community of Inquiry. This presentation will discuss how to develop online learning objects when online instructors do not want to "embed" library instruction into their courses. Finally, this presentation offer suggestions for the development of interactive student activities to promote information literacy and information fluency.

ACPL Family App
                With Kris Lill, Allen County Public Library

Smart phones and other digital devices are the fastest growing tools with which our patrons of all ages engage. The rapidly increasing number of children, parents and care-givers using smart phones creates both a need and an opportunity for a mobile application presence that directly addresses this audience, inviting them into the life of the library. The ACPL Family App is designed for parents and caregivers of children of all ages, from birth all the way through elementary school.  It's intended to be used by adults and children together, promoting age-appropriate learning and literacy development. Participants at this session will learn about the ACPL Family App's unique features, its history and ongoing development, and its uses.



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