PROGRAM SCHEDULE for:
From Guerilla Innovation to Institutional Transformation:
Information Professionals as Change Agents
Thursday,
15 November 2007, 8:30am-4:00pm (registration/breakfast
8:30-9:15am)
Providence College, Providence, RI
Campus Map / Public Transit / Driving Directions + Parking
| 8:30 - 9:15 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 9:15 - 9:30 | Welcome & Introduction |
| 9:30 - 10:30 |
Jill Stover, Undergraduate Services Librarian at Cabell Library, Virginia Commonwealth University "Title" Abstract: Creativity is a natural talent everyone possesses. Creative thinking is also arguably the most important professional competency libraries must learn to wield. In her talk, Jill will discuss what creativity is, how it relates to library services and marketing, as well as techniques for freeing the latent creativity in all of us. |
| 10:30 - 11:00 |
Networking Break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 | John Blyberg, Head of Technology and Digital Initiatives at Darien Library in Connecticut "Title" Abstract: Pursuing innovation in ways that are meaningful in the long term means that we have to readjust our attitudes and expectations toward technology. Innovation is not always synonymous with technology but in order to realize our potential as 21st Century libraries, we must first know how to build cohesive and comprehensive technology programs. This talk will try to elucidate what those programs should look like and how your library can abandon its dependency on reaction while fostering a culture of innovation. |
| 12:00 - 1:30 | Lunch (at Providence Dining Hall) |
| 1:30 - 2:30 | Jessamyn West, Librarian, Calef Memorial Library, Washington, Vermont "Sleeper 2.0 - Agitprop problem solving" Abstract: If we don't call it Library 2.0 does it still solve problems? Jessamyn West will talk about using new technologies in tiny Central Vermont libraries and discuss why innovation doesn't have to involve the hard sell. Previous technological carrot/stick arrangements for moving libraries forward have promised and not delivered. We'll look at the differences between then and now with an eye towards what's coming up. |
| 2:45 - 3:45 | Panel with all speakers |
Questions? Email: Christine Quirion, cquirion[at]mit.edu
About our Speakers:
Jill Stover is a self-described marketing enthusiast who enjoys exploring creative ways in which librarians can connect with patrons. She shares her thoughts on innovative marketing practices on her blog, Library Marketing ? Thinking Outside the Book. Jill received her BA in History from The Ohio State University, and her MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She?s currently pursuing a Certificate in Marketing from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business. When not working, you may find Jill cheering on the Buckeyes, hanging out at a Virginia winery, or catching up with her TiVo.
John Blyberg is currently the Head of Technology and Digital Initiatives at Darien Library in Connecticut. He was formerly the System Administrator and Lead Developer for the Ann Arbor District Library in Michigan. Prior to working in libraries, John was the IT manager for the North American office of the British car company, Lotus Engineering.
At AADL, John was responsible for rebuilding the IT infrastructure and numerous software development products such as a custom session management system, RFID circulation client, WiFi registration system, and point-of-sale (POS) software. He is most well-known for his work on AADL's award winning website and social OPAC (SOPAC).
In March 2006, John was named a Mover & Shaker by Library Journal.
In September 2006, John took First Prize in the Talis Mashing-up the Library competition.
John has joined a first-class group of people in Darien and will be working to help bring a brand-new library building online in 2008. This will be one of many steps Darien takes on its way to fulfilling its mission of becoming one of the best public libraries in the country.
Jessamyn West is a librarian living in rural Vermont solving technology problems for schools and libraries. She has been speaking on the intersection of libraries, technology and politics since 2003. She has given presentations in twenty-five U.S. states, two Australian states and two Canadian provinces. Her interest areas are:
She has given talks, workshops, keynotes and all-day sessions on technology and library topics. She's written book introductions, chapters and reviews and edited two compliations. Librarian.net just celebrated its eighth year online and was one of the first librarian blogs.
While she travels and speaks often, her main work is in the small communities in Orange County Vermont, helping libraries and librarians make sense of technology and teaching adult education classes in basic technology topics. She has been teaching basic technology classes for thirteen years.
Sally LeGore
08 October 2007