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Registration
for the Fall 2012 IOLUG Conference: The Evolving
Librarian is Now Open!
Registration for the fall 2012 IOLUG
Conference: The Evolving Librarian is now open!
Come learn how technology is changing the
role of libraries and librarians. You will
hear presentations on how libraries are
redesigning their physical and online spaces to
better meet the needs of users. Whether you
want to know more about virtual reference, social
media, or mobile apps, there will be sessions of
interest to you. You'll be sure to have
tons of great ideas to take back to you library
and implement right away!
When: November 2, 2012
Where: Indiana Wesleyan
University North, Indianapolis
3777 Priority Way South Drive
Indianapolis, IN, 46240
A sample of the scheduled sessions:
Beyond Meebo: Virtual Reference Options
for Your Library The end of Meebo
has left many libraries scrambling to find
alternatives for providing virtual reference
services. While there are several chat
software programs available, choosing the right
software for your library can be
challenging. The members of this panel have
all taken different approaches to virtual
reference service. They will share their
experiences in selecting a program and
implementing virtual reference.
User Behavior and Website/Discovery Layer
Design Our presentation describes
the implementation process of Primo at Franklin
College to date. In the spring of 2011, the
initial implementation phase consisted of
interface design and functionality through
informal usability studies. In addition, our
presentation focuses on the continuous use of
Primo in instructional sessions and the evaluation
of the Primo as it is used by students.
Designing Library Spaces
What does in mean to Evolve? Why do
libraries need to Evolve? This presentation
will cover what Dave and Brian have dubbed the
Evolve Project; changing the way people see
libraries. They recently underwent a seismic
change that radically reshaped the Children's
Area in the library. Utilizing new
innovative technologies such as interactive book
ends, ebars, story hour all day, and creation
areas to build interactive legos; all within an
exciting environment with vibrant colors and a
modern feel to appeal to youths and teens.
Learn what it is to be innovative and how to
become more than just books. In today's
times, libraries must become the frontier for
interaction and engagement while embedding their
environments to include new technology, open
spaces, and unique programs to pull in patrons.
Going Beyond GMail: Evolving Productivity
Through the Use of Google Apps In
March 2012, the Tipton County Public Library made
an abrupt switch from Microsoft Exchange to GMail
for their e-mail system. But what about the
other Google Apps available? What are they, and
how can the library use them to their full
advantage? Come to this session for a
glimpse into how the staff of TCPL is making plans
to evolve their productivity by going beyond GMail.
For more information, take a look at the
full preliminary program.
To register, go to the following link:
http://www.iolug.org/.
Submitted by: Chanitra Bishop, Chair,
Instruction and Emerging Technologies Librarian,
IUB
Staff News
We are happy to announce that
Jacqueline Cushman has accepted the position of
Advancement Associate, effective January 2,
2013. She will work for the office on an
hourly basis beginning October 8, 2012.
Jackie joins us from the President's Office,
here at IU. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in
Journalism and currently working on a Master's
of Science in Adult Education from Indiana
University, Jackie brings a wide range of
experience in event planning and project
management to the Libraries. Please join us
in welcoming Jackie!
Submitted by: Helene O'Leary,
Assistant Dean for Advancement, IUB
I am very pleased to announce that
Michelle Botek is the new Electronic Services
Librarian at the Law Library, effective October
1. Michelle has a JD from Washington &
Lee School of Law and an MLIS from the the
University of Washington. She replaces Peter
Hook, who left the Law Library to complete his
Ph.D. and teach courses at SLIS.
Submitted by: Linda K. Fariss,
Director of the Law Library, IUB
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