2019 Utah Library Association Conference: Full Schedule

8:30am MDT

Cataloging with RDA: Learning the Changes of the Updated Resource Description and Access PART ONE

RDA (Resource Description and Access), the current cataloging standard, has vastly improved the ways libraries describe their materials in the digital age. RDA has particularly made description easier for electronic and multimedia materials, thus making them more discoverable for patrons. In the last year, RDA has published its most significant update to date in order to clarify rules, provide working examples, and thoroughly reshape the RDA Toolkit to make the entire process of using RDA easier. Robert Maxwell, THE expert in RDA and author of Maxwell’s Handbook for RDA, will provide this informative and invaluable training session.

This is a two-part hands-on training, so please bring your laptop.

Speakers

Robert Maxwell

Senior Librarian, Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library

Valerie Buck

Associate Librarian, Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library

Cataloging with RDA pt.1 Background and navigation pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.2 What's new pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.3 volume pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.5 person pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.4 film pptx

Wednesday May 15, 2019 8:30am - 11:30am MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Pre-Conference

Topic Tags Cataloging, RDA, Technical Services
Objective 1 Teach RDA cataloging, including introducing it to those who don't know much about it.
Objective 2 Teach the changes that have come with the 2017-2018 update, which is the most sweeping update since RDA first came out.
Objective 3 Help libraries improve discoverability of their materials through proper use of the RDA standard.

8:30am MDT

Purpose, Power, and Persuasion: Presentation Skills for Librarians

Public speaking isn’t easy, but for library workers it’s part of the job, whether you’re reporting to administrators or presenting at ULA. Happily, you don’t have to be a natural. Come learn how to structure your content and master the skills to deliver powerful, persuasive presentations. Liz Dixon helps companies large and small improve communication. Andy Spackman presents on writing and speaking for library associations. Both teach communication skills at BYU’s Marriott School of Business.

Speakers

Liz Dixon

Principal Trainer, Leverage Communication Workshops, LLC

Andy Spackman

Associate University Librarian, Brigham Young University-Harold B. Lee Library

Wednesday May 15, 2019 8:30am - 11:30am MDT
Eagle Room 200 A

(4) General Librarianship, Pre-Conference

Topic Tags Training, Career Advice, Continuing Education / Professional Development

8:30am MDT

The Value of Relationships in Advocacy

This pre-conference session strives to alter library professionals’ perception of advocacy and remove the mystique. Often seen as formal and intimidating, advocacy does not have the be daunting, rather, it can be natural and an expression of self by emphasizing the relationship aspect and by finding your niche. From patrons to local officials, relationships and “the mushy stuff” matter.

Sponsored by an UPLIFT Grant from the Utah State Library.

Speakers

Lance Werner

Executive Director, Kent District Library, MI

Lance Werner has served as Executive Director for Kent District Library since 2011. He received a juris doctorate degree from Michigan State University’s College of Law and his master’s degree in Library Science from Wayne State University (WSU). In 2018, he was chosen as Library... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2019 8:30am - 11:30am MDT
Eagle Room 200 D

(4) General Librarianship, Pre-Conference

Topic Tags Advocacy, Partnerships and Collaboration

1:00pm MDT

Authentic Strengths: Move from What’s Wrong to What’s Strong

People who use their strengths daily are 6X more likely to be engaged! Invest in the engagement and fulfillment of your people by leveraging their unique strengths profile. Boost goal achievement with the STRONG Goals© process. Groundbreaking positive psychology research reveals a strengths focus paves the way to satisfaction, success and sustainable high performance.

Sponsored by an UPLIFT Grant from the Utah State Library.

Speakers

Fatima Doman

Founder and CEO, Authentic Strengths Advantage

Author, Speaker and Executive Coach, Fatima Doman has motivated audiences across six continents to leverage their authentic strengths for transformation. A globally recognized voice in leadership, engagement, well-being and positive change, Doman is passionate about empowering people... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 D

(4) General Librarianship, Pre-Conference

Topic Tags Personnel and Staffing, Training

1:00pm MDT

Beyond Books: Cataloging Special Format Items

In this session, participants will learn how to create metadata for several “unusual” item formats: manuscripts, archival collections, artists’ books, zines, and posters. The basic principles of special collections cataloging and relevant cataloging standards like RDA and DACS will also be taught. Participants will then apply these standards to examples provided by the instructors. Attendees may also submit problematic items prior to the conference for instructors to discuss.

Speakers

Allison McCormack

Original Cataloger for Special Collections, University of Utah

Allie is the Original Cataloger for Special Collections at the University of Utah’s Marriott Library, where she works with a wide variety of materials including medieval manuscripts, 19th-century photography collections, and modern artists’ books. She holds an M.A. in Medieval... Read More →

Nicole Lewis

Digital Metadata Librarian, Brigham Young University

Becky Skeen

Special Collections Cataloging Librarian, Utah State University

Rebecca A. Wiederhold

Technical Services Archivist, Brigham Young University

Rebecca Wiederhold received her MLS degree from University of North Texas, and also has Graduate Academic Certificates in Digital Content Management and Advanced Management for Libraries. First introduced to the library industry through her work in the Bibliographic Services division... Read More →

Wednesday May 15, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 B

(4) General Librarianship, Pre-Conference

Topic Tags Cataloging, RDA, Special Collections, Technical Services
Objective 1 Participants will learn the differences between special collections and general collections cataloging.
Objective 2 Participants will learn how to catalog manuscripts/archival collections, artists' books, zines, and posters.
Objective 3 Participants will learn when to apply various standards like RDA and DACS.

1:00pm MDT

Building Trust Through Successful Hiring, Training and Mentoring

Libraries build trust by providing high quality services which start with hiring and training the best people. The workshop will be focused on the supervision and management of entry-level and student employees. It will be broken down in three sections: hiring, training, and mentoring. For each section, the presenters will discuss tools, literature on the topic, and personal experience. The audience will participate in discussion and draft materials tailored to their supervisory role.

Speakers

Marissa Bischoff

Brigham Young University

Shannon Sanders

Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library

Building Trust Through Successful Hiring, Training and Mentoring pdf

Wednesday May 15, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 A

(4) General Librarianship, Pre-Conference

Topic Tags Mentoring, Personnel and Staffing, Administration/Management
Objective 1 The audience will learn the fundamentals of hiring, how to articulate the core values of a job and interview for those values.
Objective 2 They will learn how to organize training for the job so that new hires feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.
Objective 3 They will learn how to better mentor their employees on job related skills that will help employees in their current position and in their career goals.

1:00pm MDT

Cataloging with RDA: Learning the Changes of the Updated Resource Description and Access PART TWO

Speakers

Robert Maxwell

Senior Librarian, Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library

Valerie Buck

Associate Librarian, Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library

Cataloging with RDA pt.1 Background and navigation pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.2 What's new pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.3 volume pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.4 film pptx

Cataloging with RDA pt.5 person pptx

Wednesday May 15, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Pre-Conference

Topic Tags Cataloging, RDA, Technical Services
Objective 1 Teach RDA cataloging, including introducing it to those who don't know much about it.
Objective 2 Teach the changes that have come with the 2017-2018 update, which is the most sweeping update since RDA first came out.
Objective 3 Help libraries improve discoverability of their materials through proper use of the RDA standard.

11:00am MDT

Crowdsourcing Metadata Practices at USU

USU Libraries’ Cataloging and Metadata Unit has successfully investigated several methods to engage the public to involve them in the creation of metadata for USU’s Digital History Collections. Most, if not all the techniques we have tested have yielded positive results and have improved the relevancy and accuracy of our descriptive metadata. We will give an overview of what we have done and give attendees ideas that they can possibly implement at their own institution.

Speakers

Andrea Payant

Cataloging & Metadata Librarian, Utah State University

Becky Skeen

Special Collections Cataloging Librarian, Utah State University

Randy Williams

Emerita Faculty, Fife Folklore Archives Curator, Special Collections & Archives, Utah State University Libraries

is emerita faculty (associate librarian) at Utah State University (USU). She served as the Fife Folklore Archives Curator and Oral History Specialist at USU Special Collections & Archives (1996-2019), Assistant Director of the Fife Folklore Archives (1993-1996), Assistant Director... Read More →

Anna-Maria Amljots

Utah State University

Thursday May 16, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Eagle Room 300 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Objective 1 Discuss different ways to engage user communities in crowdsourcing metadata
Objective 2 Discuss the value and benefits of crowdsourcing metadata
Objective 3 Learn from our experiences what to do and what not to do when crowdsourcing metadata

1:30pm MDT

In Libraries We Trust: Especially for Accurate Health Information.

Have you ever had someone ask "I have been diagnosed with pheochr......something and don't know what it is, can you help?" PLA and the Network of National Libraries of Medicine have partnered to help librarians feel more confident about giving health information. Learn about the CHIS certification and about the largest health data gathering effort in US history "All of Us" at this informative, entertaining and potentially life saving workshop.

Speakers

Trish Hull

Library Manager, Salt Lake County Library

Leadership, health literacy, telehealth, Prevention, CHIS, CTC, business reference, community engagement, outreach, minority engagement, STEM programming, makerspaces, new buildings, local politics, government, ULA, PLA, ALA, fiction, skiing, grandkids, soccer and travelling.

George Strawley

Community Engagement Coordinator, University of Utah; Network of the National Library of Medicine

I represent the NNLM All of Us Community Engagement Network, part of the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. My organization has funding for consumer health information programs delivered through public libraries. Please see me at the NNLM exhibit table or come to my lightning... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Eagle Room 300 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Continuing Education / Professional Development, Diversity, Information Literacy, Genealogy, Disaster Planning
Objective 1 How to find, offer, and teach accurate health information
Objective 2 What the "All of Us" National Health program is and why it is important, especially to diverse communities
Objective 3 What a Consumer Health Information Specialist (CHIS) certification is and why I should get one

1:30pm MDT

Permission-Free Resources for Advertising Library Events, Programs, Collections

How do I find an image of a monkey holding a magnifying glass to advertise my next library event? And should I get permission to use the image in a flyer and on the library’s website? This session will introduce you to a few copyright basics and cover several resources for finding the right image and the right license for library publicity. Bring your own device to follow along with the hands-on search demonstration.

Speakers

Allyson Mower

Scholarly Communications & Copyright Librarian, University of Utah

Marriott Library, University of Utah

Rita Christensen

Staff Development Coordinator, Salt Lake City Public Library

Liz Sollis

Marketing and Communications Manager, Salt Lake County Library

Shawn Steidinger

Assistant Librarian for Clinical Services, University of Utah

Ask me about medical/clinical/hospital/academic librarianship, AHIP, Health Information Literacy, and even art librarianship!

Ann-Marie Marchant

Adult and Teen Services Librarian, Provo City Library

permissionFreeResourcesULA2019 pptx

Thursday May 16, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 D

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Administration/Management, Copyright, Marketing, Advocacy
Objective 1 Find permission-free resources
Objective 2 Feel confident in your use of images and other copyrighted material for library marketing
Objective 3 Know when to get permission

1:30pm MDT

Why We Burned Our First Leadership Book, or How to Develop a Leadership Path that Holds Personal Meaning

The creator of Library Leadership Podcast will guide us in developing a leadership path that holds personal meaning. Inspired by interviews from the podcast, a variety of strategic insights will show us how everyone can improve their leadership to personally shape their workplace, the community they serve, and the trajectory of the library profession. Attendees will learn how one library manager’s leadership path was transformed to include personal meaning, resulting in braver development.

Speakers

Becca Lael

Park City Library

Adriane Herrick Juarez

Park City Library

Thursday May 16, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Administration/Management, Advocacy, Assessment and Evaluation, Career Advice, Leadership, Mentoring, Networking, Partnerships and Collaboration
Objective 1 Upon completion, participants will be able to describe why personal leadership paths are important."
Objective 2 Upon completion, participants will be able to identify three goals for personal leadership development. "
Objective 3 Upon completion, participants will be able to list three strategies for implementing personal development goals. "

2:20pm MDT

Bringing Ute Culture to Utah's Doorsteps

Objectives:

Diversity
Cultural Sensitivity
Cultural Understanding
How to involve Native American Literature during Native American Month effectively

Speakers

Cheryl Lone Bear

RASRT Chair, Ute Indian Tribe, Venita K. Taveapont Memorial Library

Thursday May 16, 2019 2:20pm - 2:50pm MDT
MAEC Hall 5

(4) General Librarianship, Poster Sessions

Topic Tags Diversity, Inclusion, Rural and Small Libraries, Special Needs Populations

2:20pm MDT

In Libraries We Trust: The Role of Libraries in the 2020 Census

Many projections and estimates used in funding allocations and general planning are based on the census. Therefore, it is critical to have a complete count of all Utahns. With this poster, librarians will learn that the Census is mandated in the US Constitution; why a complete count is so important for libraries; timeline; hot topics; population trends; how the State Data Center can help libraries; and what libraries can do to help get a complete count in their communities.

Speakers

Juan Tomás Lee

Librarian, Utah State Library Division

Mallory Bateman

University of Utah

Margarita Satini

U.S. Census Bureau

Thursday May 16, 2019 2:20pm - 2:50pm MDT
MAEC Hall 5

(4) General Librarianship, Poster Sessions

Topic Tags Civic Engagement, Rural and Small Libraries, Special Needs Populations, Technology
Objective 1 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn why the census is important to all the residents of the State of Utah.
Objective 2 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn important aspects of the 2020 census.
Objective 3 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn things they can do to help achieve a complete count of community residents.

2:20pm MDT

Libraries in China: A Survey

This poster is part of ongoing research in data collection about current practices, collections, communities, and information access concerns in China. Data was collected when visiting each library in person to understand how the libraries surveyed serve their communities, deal with policy issues, understand and disseminate information, adapt to changing technologies, and affect the communities around them.

Speakers

Daniel Cureton

Head Librarian, Independence University

Archives and minority cultural history. Publishing. Speculative fiction and typewriters.

Thursday May 16, 2019 2:20pm - 2:50pm MDT
MAEC Hall 5

(4) General Librarianship, Poster Sessions

Topic Tags Continuing Education / Professional Development, Partnerships and Collaboration
Objective 1 Information about current practices, collections, and statistics of various libraries in Eastern China.

2:50pm MDT

Ethical Use of Technologies in Libraries

The recent advancements of technologies such as artificial intelligence and data mining provide an avenue to gain a better understanding of business relations and customers. These techniques can enhance library services and provide a better user experience for its patrons. In line with this years ULA theme of In Libraries We Trust, the presentation will focus on the implications & importance of ethics, when implementing these emerging technologies.

Speakers

Dhanushka Samarakoon

Assistant Head of Software Development, University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

Thursday May 16, 2019 2:50pm - 3:10pm MDT
Eagle Room 300 B

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Objective 1 Learn about emerging technologies
Objective 2 Learn about the ethical implication of new technologies
Objective 3 Discussion on finding the right balance between improvements of services, vs ethical usage of technologies.

2:50pm MDT

Libraries in Sustainable Communities: The UN Sustainable Development Goals as a Framework for Change

Libraries are key institutions for achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a framework for organizational change to create strong, resilient communities. Libraries are familiar, trusted organizations with a mission that supports economic opportunity, equality, civic engagement, education and health. Rather than creating new, unproven infrastructure, existing library systems can align programming and services to transform lives and connect with community partners.

Speakers

Amy Brunvand

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah

Thursday May 16, 2019 2:50pm - 3:10pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Topic Tags Civic Engagement, Social Change, Transforming Libraries, Administration/Management
Objective 1 Awareness of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and why they are important
Objective 2 Knowledge of library strategies to support the UN SDGs
Objective 3 Inspire librarians to engage with UN SDGs within their own library and community

2:50pm MDT

NOVEL: Building a Sustainable Online Publishing and Educational Platform

NOVEL is a discipline specific open repository. Eccles Library serves as publisher and provides opportunities for health professionals to publish non-traditional scholarly output which builds a neuro-ophthalmology curriculum. Needing continued support, spin off products were developed for licensing. An Illustrated Curriculum was published in Stat!Ref, a Teton Data Systems electronic platform. The revenue generated by the Stat!Ref product will help sustain the NOVEL open repository. The open NOVEL repository allows faculty around the world to share expertise and support training of neuro-ophthalmologists. The model established is transferrable and could be used by other disciplines. The Library-Society collaboration has been a rewarding way to enhance educational cooperation within the discipline of Neuro-ophthalmology. Libraries can be publishers of non-traditional content and manage peer-review. This role is a natural extension of the library profession and places the library in an essential position to further education and research in an academic discipline.

Speakers

Bryan Hull

Program Manager, Digital Publishing, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah

Jessica Maestas

Digital Collections Coordinator, University of Utah, Eccles Health Sciences Library

Carmin Smoot

Digital Publishing Coordinator, University of Utah

Nancy Lombardo

Head of Digital Publishing, University of Utah, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

2019 ULA NOVEL FINAL 5 14 2019 pdf

Thursday May 16, 2019 2:50pm - 3:10pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 B

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Topic Tags Digital Libraries/Digitization, Knowledge Management, Transforming Libraries
Objective 1 Understand the benefits of collaboration between a library and a national society
Objective 2 Know the strategies used to sustain the project through publishing licensed products to provide financial support
Objective 3 Know the strategies used to sustain the project through publishing licensed products to provide financial support

3:10pm MDT

Audiovisual Accessibility: Evaluating Workflows for Closed Captioning and Transcripts

The Marriott Library is exploring methods for creating transcripts for AV resources. We are working with files representing various qualities, formats, and genres. Transcripts are created using three workflows: manual transcription, Google Speech API, and outsourced transcription. The time, cost, and quality of each are being compared to determine the best workflow for each file type. This presentation includes project details and lessons learned while making our AV content more accessible.

Speakers

Jeremy Myntti

Associate University Librarian, Metadata and IT, Brigham Young University

Molly Rose Stead

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah

Brian McBride

Head of Digital Infrastructure Development, University of Utah

Stefano Kinkade

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

ULA2019 AVaccess pdf

Thursday May 16, 2019 3:10pm - 3:30pm MDT
Eagle Room 300 B

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Objective 1 The need for making audiovisual content more accessible for patrons with disabilities will be discussed and resources about AV accessibility will be made available.
Objective 2 Attendees will learn about different methods and workflows for creating captions and transcripts, including the pros and cons of each workflow.
Objective 3 Information about different tools for making audiovisual content more accessible in digital libraries will be shared.

3:10pm MDT

Libraries, the Universe, and Everything: The EXPLORE Model for School Libraries

The EXPLORE model represents a framework for dual STEAM advocacy and school library outreach. As a tool for structuring and organizing outreach events, it seeks to unite traditional STEM disciplines, the humanities, and libraries as epicenters for research and discovery. In this presentation, we will discuss the model and its potential applications in school library outreach activities.

Speakers

Christopher Clark

Southern Utah University

Thursday May 16, 2019 3:10pm - 3:30pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Objective 1 The audience will discover ways to implement the EXPLORE model into their own libraries.
Objective 2 The audience will be given specific ideas for incorporating STEM and the humanities into their library outreach.
Objective 3 The audience will be given marketing strategies for bringing in enthusiasts from multiple disciplines.

3:40pm MDT

In Libraries We Trust: The Role of Libraries in the 2020 Census

Many projections and estimates used in planning are based on the census. Similarly, many funding allocations are based on population counts, like the LSTA funds used in Utah. It is critical to have a complete count of all Utahns. Libraries can offer trustworthy information about the census and provide vital services to residents, especially to hard-to-count populations. Join us as we learn about dependable sources of information and how to be more effective census ambassadors to our communities.

Speakers

Juan Tomás Lee

Librarian, Utah State Library Division

Mallory Bateman

University of Utah

Margarita Satini

U.S. Census Bureau

The Role of Libraries in the 2020 Census pdf

ALA Brief Libraries in the 2020 Census pdf

Thursday May 16, 2019 3:40pm - 4:30pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 A

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Civic Engagement, Rural and Small Libraries, Special Needs Populations, Technology
Objective 1 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn why the census is important to all the residents of the State of Utah.
Objective 2 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn important aspects of the 2020 census.
Objective 3 Increase abilities: Library staff will learn how to connect more effectively community members with trustworthy 2020 census information and services.

3:40pm MDT

Mentor/Mentee: A Two Way Street

Everyone is talking about mentoring. Maybe you want a mentor. Maybe you want to be a mentor. Maybe you want to be both a mentor and a mentee. And maybe you are not sure how to start. Wherever you are in a mentor/mentee relationship and whichever part you want to take there are skills you can bring to the table to help ensure success.

Speakers

Ann Marie Barrett

Salt Lake County Library System

Maggie Mills

Library Manager, Salt Lake County Library System

Thursday May 16, 2019 3:40pm - 4:30pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Continuing Education / Professional Development, Mentoring, Training, Human Resources, Administration/Management
Objective 1 Look at Building the Mentor/Mentee Relationship
Objective 2 Explore Mentoring Skills
Objective 3 Outline Mentee Skills

3:40pm MDT

No MLS? No Problem. Training Resources for Library Aides and Paraprofessionals

Our state’s paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting library services and, in turn, deserve high quality training for their own professional development. This panel talk will highlight several different training strategies and tools available for paraprofessionals in the state of Utah. Resources discussed will include a new online training for school library aides, the ULA Paraprofessional Certificate Program, and effective strategies for training student library aides.

Speakers

Caitlin Gerrity

Associate Professor, Southern Utah University

Caitlin Gerrity is an Associate Professor and Program Director for the School Library Media Endorsement Program at Southern Utah University. She teaches college-level information literacy skills and prepares teacher librarians for the State of Utah and beyond.

Linda Liebhardt

ULA Paraprofessional Certificate Review Board/Committee, Southern Utah University, Gerald R. Sherratt Library

Circulation Coordinator

Maralee Carlin

Assistant Professor, Library & Information Science, Southern Utah University

Maralee Carlin is an Assistant Professor and the Learning Engagement Librarian at Southern Utah University. She develops instructional materials and designs courses to teach information literacy skills at a college level and teaches the Technology for School Librarians course in the... Read More →

Thursday May 16, 2019 3:40pm - 4:30pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 D

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Training, Personnel and Staffing, Continuing Education / Professional Development
Objective 1 At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to identify available training tools and resources for paraprofessionals.
Objective 2 At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to apply the resources to their unique training needs.
Objective 3 At the conclusion of this session, attendees will be able to customize their own training using the strategies and tools shared by the panel.

9:30am MDT

Bringing Ute Culture to Utah's Doorsteps

Objectives:

Diversity
Cultural Sensitivity
Cultural Understanding
How to involve Native American Literature during Native American Month effectively.

Speakers

Cheryl Lone Bear

RASRT Chair, Ute Indian Tribe, Venita K. Taveapont Memorial Library

Friday May 17, 2019 9:30am - 10:00am MDT
MAEC Hall 5

(4) General Librarianship, Poster Sessions

Topic Tags Diversity, Inclusion, Rural and Small Libraries, Special Needs Populations

9:30am MDT

In Libraries We Trust: The Role of Libraries in the 2020 Census

Speakers

Juan Tomás Lee

Librarian, Utah State Library Division

Mallory Bateman

University of Utah

Margarita Satini

U.S. Census Bureau

Friday May 17, 2019 9:30am - 10:00am MDT
MAEC Hall 5

(4) General Librarianship, Poster Sessions

Topic Tags Civic Engagement, Rural and Small Libraries, Special Needs Populations, Technology
Objective 1 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn why the census is important to all the residents of the State of Utah.
Objective 2 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn important aspects of the 2020 census.
Objective 3 Increase knowledge: Library staff will learn things they can do to help achieve a complete count of community residents.

9:30am MDT

Libraries in China: A Survey

Speakers

Daniel Cureton

Head Librarian, Independence University

Archives and minority cultural history. Publishing. Speculative fiction and typewriters.

Friday May 17, 2019 9:30am - 10:00am MDT
MAEC Hall 5

(4) General Librarianship, Poster Sessions

Topic Tags Continuing Education / Professional Development, Partnerships and Collaboration
Objective 1 Information about current practices, collections, and statistics of various libraries in Eastern China.

10:00am MDT

Traveling National Exhibits

Native Voices is a traveling exhibition created by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Through a competitive grant application process, Salt Lake Community College Library and San Juan County Library System were chosen as host sites for this exhibition. Find out how things went from the the librarians who took it on.

Speakers

Pat Smith

San Juan County Library System

Jen Hughes

New Media and Educational Initiatives Librarian, Salt Lake Community College

Friday May 17, 2019 10:00am - 10:10am MDT
Eagle Room 200 A

(4) General Librarianship, Lightning Talk (10 Minutes)

Topic Tags Diversity, Partnerships and Collaboration, Public Programs
Objective 1 Hosting an Exhibition
Objective 2 Promotion and Outreach
Objective 3 I will know better once we have done it!

10:00am MDT

Peaks, Plateaus, and Pitfalls: Lessons Learned Offering Patron Technology Training in the Library

Four years ago the BYU Library took over the role of software training from the Office of Information Technology. We will share lessons learned over that time on how to plan, promote, and teach successful workshops on everything from Photoshop and Illustrator, to Excel and PowerPoint.

Our trainers are all student employees who often have no experience in these programs before they are hired. We will also talk about how we train them to both know and teach these computer programs.

Speakers

Ben Nielsen

Software Training Manager, Brigham Young University

I manage the Software Training lab and classes of the BYU library.

Jed Johnston

Innovation Lab Manager, Brigham Young University

Friday May 17, 2019 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Technology, Training
Objective 1 Learn the benefits of offering technology trainings
Objective 2 Understand resources needed for different technology trainings
Objective 3 Identify existing technology training gaps that their library can help fill

10:30am MDT

Creative Constraints: Strategies and Structures for Coming Up with Better Ideas

We often hear that constraints promote creativity, but that isn’t always the case. Better understanding what promotes and what hinders creativity can improve our brainstorming sessions and increase our ability to be innovative.

Speakers

Matt Armstrong

Online Learning Supervisor, Brigham Young University

Creative Constraints (1) pdf

Friday May 17, 2019 10:30am - 10:40am MDT
Eagle Room 200 A

(4) General Librarianship, Lightning Talk (10 Minutes)

Topic Tags Innovation, Strategic Planning, Training
Objective 1 Recognize the implications of less effective brainstorming.
Objective 2 Understand how to use constraints as a tool for more creative outcomes.
Objective 3 Identify current projects where the concepts could be applied.

11:00am MDT

Internal Knowledge Management in Libraries: Designing Successful Intranet for Seamless Communication

Knowledge management within any organization is important, and more so in academic libraries, which are adept at organizing information resources that students, faculty and community use to further their academic and lifelong learning goals. In this presentation, we will discuss our approach in developing an intranet that has become the information hub for employees. We will touch on tactical, technical, and human success factors that are important to consider while developing such systems.

Speakers

Harish Maringanti

Associate Dean for IT & Digital Library Services, University of Utah

Tracy Medley

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

Amanda Crittenden

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

Leah Donaldson

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

Dhanushka Samarakoon

Assistant Head of Software Development, University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

Friday May 17, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Eagle Room 300 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Knowledge Management, Project Management, Technology, Social Media
Objective 1 How to facilitate cross-department communication and workflows using the right tools.
Objective 2 How to simplify project management and share relevant information with project stakeholders, partners, and team members.
Objective 3 How to design policies to get the most out of intranet and project management systems.

11:00am MDT

Investigating Librarian Burnout and Creating Programs to Build Collegiality and Personal Resilience

Libraries are amazing resources for their communities, but are library employees experiencing burnout? Over the past three years, we investigated burnout levels of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library employees. We created two interventions, the wellness game and Club Eccles, to build collegiality and personal resilience. This presentation will provide an overview of the burnout research field, our project, interventions, and next steps.

Speakers

Tallie Casucci

University of Utah

Erica Lake

Associate Librarian, University of Utah, Eccles Health Sciences Library

Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah

Sarah Dickey

University of Utah, Eccles Health Sciences Library

Amy Locke, MD, FAAFP

Chief Wellness Officer and Professor, University of Utah

Amy Locke is Chief Wellness Officer, Director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health, Professor of Family and Preventive Medicine and Adjunct Professor of Nutrition and Integrative Physiology at the University of Utah. She has internationally recognized expertise in professional... Read More →

2019 ULA wellness pptx

Friday May 17, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Organizational Change, Personnel and Staffing, Assessment and Evaluation, Administration/Management, Human Resources
Objective 1 Review the history of burnout research, specifically in the library and information science field
Objective 2 Understand two organizational-level interventions: a wellness game and Club Eccles
Objective 3 Identify personal wellness actions to avoid burnout

11:00am MDT

More than We Know What to Do with: The Fulton Library and an Unusual Donation

In 2018, Fulton Library was offered an unusual donation: 63,000 books from the inventory of a closed bookstore. As this is approximately 1/3rd of the size of the regular collection at Fulton Library, several unique considerations had to be made. In this presentation, Anthony Morris, Kira Buswell, and Shay Chestnut will discuss our experience with accepting and processing this donation, describe the lessons we've learned, and talk about building mutually beneficial relationships with donors.

Speakers

Anthony Morris

Technical Services LIbrarian, Utah Valley University, Fulton Library

Kira Buswell

Utah Valley University, Fulton Library

Shay Chestnut

Utah Valley University, Fulton Library

Friday May 17, 2019 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Eagle Room 200 A

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Acquisitions, Collection Development, Technical Services, Administration/Management
Objective 1 Describe Fulton Library's experience with accepting, coordinating, and processing an unusually large donation.
Objective 2 Discuss lessons learned, including processes developed to manage future donations and what could be done differently next time.
Objective 3 Describe building a relationship of trust, respect, and reciprocity with a donor.

1:30pm MDT

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges

In the context of Libraries, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve both internal operations and user services. Yet, AI can run tangent to the core values and traditions that libraries have nurtured and sustained over the years.

In this presentation, we will discuss the brief history of AI, current AI projects in Libraries and possible impact on library services. We will touch on this year’s theme - “In Libraries we Trust” - and discuss role of Libraries in this age of AI.

Speakers

Harish Maringanti

Associate Dean for IT & Digital Library Services, University of Utah

Dhanushka Samarakoon

Assistant Head of Software Development, University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

Friday May 17, 2019 1:30pm - 1:50pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 B

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Objective 1 General understanding of Artificial Intelligence
Objective 2 Opportunities of using AI in libraries to improve internal operations and user services
Objective 3 Challenges in using AI in libraries

1:30pm MDT

Religious Diversity in Salt Lake City: Historical and Contemporary Photographs at the University of Utah

This presentation highlights historical and contemporary photographs in the Marriott Library's Digital Library showing churches and other religious structures in Salt Lake City. These photos reflect the history and diversity of religion in Salt Lake, and also the way in which historical buildings have been re-purposed, whether for secular uses or as homes of new religious communities.

Speakers

Ken Rockwell

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

Friday May 17, 2019 1:30pm - 1:50pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Topic Tags Digital Libraries/Digitization, Local History, Metadata
Objective 1 To learn about photographs of historical church buildings available through the Marriott Library's Digital Library
Objective 2 Learn about the changing religious landscape of Salt Lake City by comparing early 20th century photos with new photos taken in 2018
Objective 3 Learn about steps taken to produce a new digital photo collection linked to history resources

1:30pm MDT

Digital Literacy For All: How a Collaboration Between the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the Salt Lake City Public Library Led to Increased Information Access for Utah’s Refugee Community

This presentation will describe a collaboration between SLCPL librarians, the IRC, and an MLIS graduate student to create digital literacy programs using user experience and instructional design best practices. The primary objective of the digital literacy program was to serve the refugee population of Utah in their efforts to learn essential digital skills to serve them in the workforce, communicate with friends and family around the globe, and fully participate in the digital world.

Speakers

Susannah Woodbury

Taxonomist, Overstock

Shauna Edson

Technology and Digital Equity Manager, Salt Lake City Public Library

Shauna is the Digital Inclusion Coordinator at The Salt Lake City Public Library. She leads the library’s digital inclusion initiative, the Tech League, and works with library staff and community partners to create long-term digital inclusion programming in the communities the Library’s... Read More →

Friday May 17, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 D

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Digital Literacy, Outreach Services, Partnerships and Collaboration
Objective 1 Attendees will be able to: Illustrate the importance of instructional design and user experience to ensure effective digital literacy library programs
Objective 2 Examine how libraries can form crucial community partnerships in order to reach underserved communities
Objective 3 Gain tools and best practices for teaching in digital community learning spaces

1:30pm MDT

Preparing for the Unthinkable: Active Shooter Training for Library Staff

In today's landscape, it is vital that library staff are prepared for mass victim attacks, including active shooters, stabbers and bombers. We will discuss warning signs, survival strategies and successful prevention.

Speakers

Kim Fong

Director, Murray Library

Friday May 17, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 A

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Objective 1 Participants will learn basic safety techniques to use during an active shooter incident.
Objective 2 Participants will learn how to prepare their library for active shooter incidents.
Objective 3 Participants will be motivated to improve the security measures of their libraries.
Presentation Link https://prezi.com/boazowbgrkiv/preparing-for-the-unthinkable/

1:55pm MDT

How to Get Even the Most Reluctant Staff on Board with Assessment: Creating a Culture of Celebration, Assessment, and Improvement

For many staff members, assessment can be an intimidating process. With anxieties about negative feedback, punishment, or toxic oversight, it can be difficult to have staff excited to participate. The assessment librarian at UVU’s Fulton Library will share how she brought assessment to the spotlight as opportunities to celebrate and then used that momentum to tackle more challenging topics in the library.

Speakers

Mary Naylor Stephens

Utah Valley University, Fulton Library

Utah Valley University Library

Friday May 17, 2019 1:55pm - 2:15pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session (20 minutes)

Topic Tags Leadership, Partnerships and Collaboration, Training, Assessment and Evaluation, Administration/Management
Objective 1 Audience will learn how to scaffold assessments so that staff can gain confidence in assessment, and get easy “wins”
Objective 2 Audience will be able to prioritize (and adjust) assessments based on library staff buy in
Objective 3 Audience will be able to #celebrate! the library using assessment to bring staff on board

2:30pm MDT

Solving Family and Local History Mysteries Using Utah Digital Newspapers

Do you help patrons who are searching for information to solve family history mysteries? Or assist patrons with an interest in the local history of a small town in Utah? You can find this type of information in Utah Digital Newspapers (UDN), containing nearly 3.5 million newspaper pages dating back to 1850. This presentation will include an overview of UDN with a focus on how you can use UDN to find family or local history information. Tips for conducting research using UDN will also be shared.

Speakers

Jeremy Myntti

Associate University Librarian, Metadata and IT, Brigham Young University

Rebecca A. Wiederhold

Technical Services Archivist, Brigham Young University

Tina Kirkham

University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library

ULA2019 UDN pdf

Friday May 17, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Eagle Room 200 B

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Digital Libraries/Digitization, Genealogy, Local History, Reference Services
Objective 1 Attendees will learn how Utah Digital Newspapers can be used to help patrons conduct family and local history research
Objective 2 Tips and tricks for using UDN for research will be shared.
Objective 3 Learn how you can help support the UDN program to continue growing this database.

2:30pm MDT

Tales of a Pooper Scooper: Things They Don't Teach You in Library School

Handing out Naloxone kits and gun locks, helping an unruly racist patron, unclogging dirty toilets, walking in parades, creating escape rooms, teaching 3D printing class, and talking to the media are just a few of the things you may encounter on the job as a public librarian. Whether you're an experienced librarian, or new to the job, learn practical strategies and skills to help you successfully navigate through unique, real-life scenarios they don’t teach you in library school.

Speakers

Karen Liu

Librarian, Salt Lake County Library

Karen Liu (MLIS) has worked in library systems for over 20 years, including Orem City Public Library, Santa Monica College Library, and Salt Lake County Library. Her areas of expertise include teen programming, community outreach, and working with diverse populations. She has also... Read More →

Julia Pearce

Adult Services Librarian, Salt Lake County Library System, Riverton Branch

Friday May 17, 2019 2:30pm - 3:20pm MDT
Eagle Room 300 C

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Career Advice, Training, Continuing Education / Professional Development
Objective 1 Understand the evolving nature of librarianship.
Objective 2 Prepare for common scenarios that may arise in a librarian career.
Objective 3 Develop and learn strategies to maintain a positive work environment.

3:30pm MDT

Beyond the Bestsellers: Case Studies in Building Inclusive Collections

Collection development outside of the packaged sets from vendors often seems daunting; how can libraries purchase to best serve diverse constituencies? This session will provide insight on how to expand the relevancy of your collection. Three panelists will share their experiences and strategies for assessing community needs and creating methods to ensure collections are “patron-driven.” The session will conclude with a conversation on failures, successes, challenges, and plans for the future.

Moderators

(4) General Librarianship, Speaker / Panel Session

Topic Tags Collection Development, Diversity, Equity of Access, Inclusion
Objective 1 Participants will learn new strategies of collection development (distinct from “out of the box” vendor solutions)
Objective 2 Participants will gain new insights on how to understand community needs
Objective 3 Participants will learn what other local libraries are doing to make their collections more inclusive