2009 Descriptions

Panel discussion of all things SUPER, from comic books, their movies, merchandising, personal stories, and more.

Being a Superhero in Your Library!

Mary Ayres, Southern State Community College

All Things SUPER! A Comics & Graphic Novel Roundtable

P.M. Bradshaw, (moderator) OLSSI Chairperson, Supreme Court of

Ohio Law Library

Employees and employers will learn to be SUPER in everything they do in the library!

*Graphic Novels 101

(What Your Library Needs to Know!)

P.M. Bradshaw, OLSSI Chairperson, Supreme Court of Ohio Law Library

Use Your Power for Good, and Not for Evil—Expected Technology Competencies and the Library Worker (aka Bif! Bam! Pow! Knockout Technology Skills in the Library World)

John Burke, Miami University Middletown

A program about technology skills that tent to be well-represented in the library world, the ones we might expect everyone in the library to have, the fallacy of one-size-fits-all lists of technology proficiency, how we can identify areas where we need to develop, and how to learn new skills. Will also present a big picture view of what is going on in other libraries with a personal view of what might be good skills to add to your repertoire, as well as what educational or experiential opportunities are out there.

Doan Library Tour

Ellen Conrad, Denison University

Ms. Conrad will narrate a walking tour of the William Howard Doane Library at Denison University.

Dont Get Your Cape Caught in the Door! The Big Finish!

Dr. Jeff Demas, Otterbein College

A funny, motivational send off followed by our Grand Prize giveaway!

Mr. Bradshaw will discuss the history of graphic novels, focusing mainly on American & British comics. Topics touched on will include the invention of the superhero, growth of the form from pulp to art, literary award winners, and the extrapolation of the genre into other mediums.

48 Hours or Less—Improving Workflow in Technical Services (aka) Flying to New Heights with 48 hour Turnaround for Processing New Items) Marihelen Hatcher, Shaunessy Everett, and Robin Nesbitt,  Columbus Metropolitan Library

How you get library materials in the door and into the hands of your patrons inside of 48 hours.

Introductory Yoga, A Super Way to Stay Healthy!

Terry Butterworth, Online Computer Library Center

Bring your workout clothes and yoga mat. Terry will lead the class through the beginning steps of yoga to lower your work related stress and become a healthier you!

LIBRARY SNAPSHOT

The OSU Cartoon Library and Museum

Jenny Robb, Ohio State University

A look at this unique library and its mission to develop an comprehensive collection documenting American printed cartoon art.

LIBRARY SNAPSHOT

The Ohioana Library and Ohioana Quarterly

Linda Hengst, Ohioana Library Association

A look at another fascinating library. A session on the formation and work of the Ohioana Library Association, which is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and promoting the written work of Ohio writers, artists, and musicians.

Ohio Newspaper Digitization Project

Louise Jones, Ohio Historical Society

Information on the project that will digitize 100,000 Ohio newspaper pages between the years of 1880 and 1922, and will be included in the Library of Congress.

Ohio Web Library and Web Junction Ohio

Jay Burton, State Library of Ohio

An overview of Ohio Web Library (an evolving collection of thousands of online publications and research resources), and also Web Junction of Ohio (where people can learn, share ideas, and work together to improve library services throughout Ohio). Taught in a computer lab setting.

Patents and Trademarks, Protecting Good Works from Evildoers!

Ran Raider, Wright State University

A discussion on patents and trademarks, what they are, how you file, what you need to do.

Second Life Introduction—Become a Superhero (aka Second Life Online) Brian Gray, Case Western Reserve University

Learn about libraries, programs, conferences, and more held in the virtual, online world of Second Life!

Seeing S.T.A.R.S., Super Stress Tamers and Relaxation Suggestions

Gaynelle Predmore, Bowling Green State University

Even library super heroes need to learn ways to relax and unwind. Ms. Predmore will seek to help you evaluate what really stresses you out, will offer some age old strategies for cutting down on your stress, will offer you a chance to try some unique S.T.A.R.S. and may  give you the opportunity to offer ideas to other library super heroes as to what works for you. Come prepared to share, laugh & hopefully learn something new.

Starting a Digital Services Department

Jane Wildermuth, Wright State University

Session will focus on how Wright State University decided to create such a digitization unit, the advantages and disadvantages of having digitization services, and lessons learned in the process, along with equipment selection, workflow, and quality control methods. Attendees will then be able to decide if creating a digitization unit in their library is necessary, and develop a plan for creating the unit, as well as for the daily operation of it.

The Super World of MAPS! In! Libraries!

John Crissinger, Ohio State University, Newark

A class favorite returns to OLSSI!

Building Your Repertoire of Super Supervisor Skills (aka Superhero Supervision, Building a Bold New World)

Kristen Lindsay, Heidelberg University

Supervision at all levels, from both the supervisor and supervisee point of view.

Weather Watchwoman, Be the Hero When Nature Strikes!

Tanya Ellenburg-Kimmet, Wright State University

Arm yourself with the sword of knowledge and the shield of confidence! We will discuss Ohio weather safety information, safety supplies, and training resources. Come with your knowledge and share. We will all leave as Weather Watchfolk, Champions of Weather Safety!

Web 2.0, Introduction & Library Examples (aka Web 2.0 The Future...Today!)

Brian Gray, Case Western Reserve University

A discussion of the 2nd Generation of the Internet such as blogs, wikis, video sharing sites (YouTube), and social networking sites (Facebook, MySpace).