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ASCLA Preconference/Institute Proposals, 2016
This document contains 4 preconference/institute proposals in PDF format for ASCLA for the 2016 Annual and
Midwinter conferences. It does not include the proposals for Annual conference programs. The preconference/institute
titles are:
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Assembling a Consulting Toolkit: What You Need to Know to be a Successful Library Consultant
Sustainable Staff Development: 5 Steps to Create a Culture of Learning
Censorship Triple Treat
Freelance Success: Building a Business as A Library Trainer, Educator, Writer, Researcher, or Consultant
Please review these proposals for recommendation to the ASCLA board at their board meeting on:
Monday, June 29, 2015 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Location: Moscone Convention Center, 200-212 (S)
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ASCLA has no limit on preconferences or institutes.
All preconferences/institutes are held on Friday at either the Annual or Midwinter conference. They may be half
or full day events.
When reviewing the proposals, you’ll see that two columns in the beginning of the Excel spreadsheet that
accompanies this document labeled:
Approved, Y or N
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Comments, Suggestions, etc.
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These columns have been provided for you to let us know whether the proposal was approved or not, and if the
reviewers had any comments, suggestions, etc. to help the submitters as they plan their preconference/institute
– or why the proposal was rejected. Please complete the two columns and send back to [email protected].
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Please note: The proposals have all been collected using a new system. One of the errors made in the setup of
the form was a dropped field indicating whether a proposal was for a preconference or institute. ASCLA staff
will contact the submitter after approval to gather that information, but it’s not necessary to have this
information for approval or rejection of the proposal at this time.
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If you need more time to review the proposals, please let us me know by sending a message to the email above.
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Please contact Andrea Hill, [email protected], to reserve a line for a teleconference as needed.
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If you have any questions at all, please feel free to contact Susan Hornung, [email protected].
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SUBMISSION PREVIEW
SUBMISSION ID: 100723
Assembling a Consulting Toolkit: What You Need to Know to be a Successful Library
Consultant
Submission Type: Annual Preconference/Midwinter Institute - Full Day
Submission Status: Complete
Presenter(s)
Nancy Bolt
Owner
Nancy Bolt & Associates
Role: Presenter
Qualifications
Nancy Bolt has been one of the consultants leading this wildly (TOO MUCH?) successful ASCLA event four times before - as a
Midwinter Institute and as an Annual Preconference. This event has not been offered since the 2011 Annual Conference in New
Orleans. ASCLA has received numerous requests from ALA members who are interested in attending.
Liz Bishoff
Owner
The Bishoff Group
Role: Presenter
Qualifications
Liz Bishoff has conducted many workshops for different ALA divisions including ASCLA and ALCTS. Bishoff owns her own
consulting business with a focus on assisting libraries and cultural heritage organization in developing their digital programs.
Nancy’s focus on consulting is strategic planning and organizational development.
Melissa Powell
Owner
BiblioEase
Role: Program/Preconference chair;Contact Person
Qualifications
Chair of the Library Consultants Interest Group (LCIG) who is sponsoring this event along with Siera. .
Estimated audience attendance:
• 50
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
• Library Consultants Interest Group
Learning Objectives
1. Upon completion, participants will be able to explain what it means to be a library consultant and know if it’s the right choice
for them.
2. Upon completion, participants will be able to explain how their own skills and experience might align with consulting
opportunities.
3. Upon completion, participants will be able to list at least five strategies related to starting and managing a consultant business,
marketing their services, and finding clients.
4. Upon completion, participants will be able to ...
5. Upon completion, participants will be able to ...
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
Preliminary program/institute/preconference description:
This Institute is designed to prepare participants to begin – or advance – a successful consulting career. Seasoned consultants Nancy
Bolt and Liz Bishoff will present an overview of the consultant’s role and guide participants through a self-assessment. Participants
will work together in an active and engaging format to explore the different roles that consultants play; the variety of services
consultants may deliver to clients, and how to align consulting opportunities with experience and skills.
Please comment on the timeliness of the proposed program topic.
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LCIG is seeing an uptick in interest in consulting and other non-traditional librarian jobs. With the economy forcing more librarians
to seek work elsewhere, many seasoned librarians are creating consulting businesses. This will help the current and prospective
library consultant create a business that is sustainable and most of all useful to the profession.
Target audience:
Librarians from all realms: School, Public, Academic, and Special, whith varying degrees of experience. From retired directors to
active librarians in every job capacity from Technical to Public Services. Anyone currently in and thinking about the consulting
profession.
• New consultants
• Retirees
• Working librarians approaching retirement
• Consultants that want to revitalize their consulting career
• Independent librarians
Scheduling Times
Schedule Preference
Fri 8:00am-4:00pm
If other, please specify
Additional Information
Do you have a co-sponsor within ALA?
Yes
If yes, please specify
Approaching LLAMA
Budget Request
I would request funding
If you are requesting funding, please describe amount & purpose of funding.
One night of hotel for each presenter and a per diem for each. Not sure what the going hotel and per diem rate is for ALA.
Any other important details about this program about which we need to know?
Workshop leaders at the front of the room. Round tables of 8/10 for participants. Will be interactive, with discussion.
The workshop leaders want to limit participation to 55 or less for maximum effect.
Would you consider generating increased interest in the program by working with the ASCLA office to develop a free (or
paid) webinar, a short teaser video, or some other type of multimedia?
Yes
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SUBMISSION ID: 100827
Censorship Triple Treat
Submission Type: Annual Preconference/Midwinter Institute - Half Day
Submission Status: Complete
Presenter(s)
Kathy Barco
Library Consultant
Kathy Barco Consulting; Member ASCLA, Freedom to Read Foundation, New Mexico Library Association, Mountain Plains Library
Association
Role: Presenter;Contact Person
Qualifications
• Kathy Barco is now a Library Consultant, having recently retired from Albuquerque’s public library system, where she was
Literacy Coordinator. Her 20-year library career included being a Children’s Librarian and also serving as Youth Services
Coordinator at the New Mexico State Library. She has been a Summer Reading Program workshop presenter in New Mexico,
Colorado, and Kansas. She is the author of READiscover New Mexico – A Tri-Lingual Adventure in Literacy – Sunstone Press,
Santa Fe. She is co-editor, with Valerie Nye, of True Stories of Censorship Battles in America’s Libraries published by ALA
Editions. Barco and Nye co-authored Breakfast New Mexico Style and Breakfast Santa Fe Style – Sunstone Press, Santa Fe.
Kathy earned her MLIS from the University of Southern Mississippi. She received the 2006 Leadership Award from the New
Mexico Library Association.
Valerie Nye
Library Director, Institute of American Indian Arts, Santa Fe
New Mexico Library Association ALA-APA Councilor; Member Freedom to Read Foundation, New Mexico Library Association,
Mountain Plains Library Association
Role: Presenter
Qualifications
Valerie Nye is currently the Library Director at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe and has worked in academic
libraries for the last nine years. She previously worked as a public library consultant at the New Mexico State Library. Nye has
coauthored books on a range of subjects including Flannery O’Connor, breakfast, and intellectual freedom. She holds a Master’s
Degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Estimated audience attendance:
• 50
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
• ASCLA
• Other (please specify below)
Learning Objectives
1. Upon completion, participants will be able to say they have a better understanding of how to handle censorship challenges in
their libraries.
2. Upon completion, participants will be able to say they know about new resources that can help them should they encounter a
material challenge.
3. Upon completion, participants will be able to say they have ideas for creating their own intellectual freedom program similar to
the presentation they have just seen.
4. Upon completion, participants will be able to replicate at least one of the booktalks or booktalking tecnniques demonstrated in
the presentation.
5. Upon completion, participants will be able to ...
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
Freedom to Read Foundation
Preliminary program/institute/preconference description:
Censorship Triple Treat –
How to react to a potentially "Titanic" book challenge– we’ll throw you some lifelines.
How to produce a bestseller about censorship battles – we did it and we’ll tell you how.
How to present a Banned Books Booktalking Bonanza – we’ve got 50 shades of booktalks (more or less . . .).
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Please comment on the timeliness of the proposed program topic.
Intellectual freedom is a core value of librarianship, but fighting to keep controversial materials on the shelves can sometimes feel
like a lonely battle. And not all censorship controversies involve the public objecting to a book in the collection—libraries are venues
for displays and meetings, and sometimes library staff themselves are tempted to preemptively censor a work. Those facing
censorship challenges can find support and inspiration in this book, which compiles dozens of stories from library front lines.
Kathy Barco and Valerie Nye have been giving presentations on censorship and intellectual freedom since their first program,
“Banned Books Exposed” in 2006.
Their exploration of these topics led them to create a book: True Stories of Censorship Battles in America's Libraries (ALA Editions,
2012).
From the beginning, booktalking banned books was a popular component of their presentations, Val and Kathy developed a separate
program that is a sampler of booktalks in a wide variety of styles. This program always create a lot of buzz, especially because it
involves audience participation, and can be easily duplicated. Since teens are often already fascinated with the idea of censorship in
general and banned books in particular, they are a natural group to introduce to the joys of booktalking.
Barco and Nye have presented at local, state, and regional library conferences and other events.
This proposal contains their three most successful presentations, rolled into one half-day program.
Target audience:
Librarians in public, school, academic, and special libraries in all positions. Library administrators. People interested in censorship
and intellectual freedom.
Additional Information
Do you have a co-sponsor within ALA?
Yes
If yes, please specify
Kathy Barco and Valerie Nye both belong to the Freedom to Read Foundation and will be contacting this group to see if they
will sponsor our presentation.
Budget Request
I would not request funding
If you are requesting funding, please describe amount & purpose of funding.
Any other important details about this program about which we need to know?
Valerie Nye and Kathy Barco's book, True Stories of Censorship Battles in America's Libraries, has sold over 800 copies since
being publilshed in 2012. It appears in the Bestsellers section of the Spring/Summer 2015 ALA Editions catalog.
Would you consider generating increased interest in the program by working with the ASCLA office to develop a free (or
paid) webinar, a short teaser video, or some other type of multimedia?
Yes
Scheduling Times
Schedule Preference
Fri 9:00am–1:00pm
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SUBMISSION ID: 100921
Freelance Success: Building a Business as A Library Trainer, Educator, Writer, Researcher, or
Consultant
Submission Type: Annual Preconference/Midwinter Institute - Half Day
Submission Status: Complete
Presenter(s)
Pat Wagner
Owner
Pattern Research, Inc.
Role: Presenter
Qualifications
Pat Wagner and her husband Leif Smith own Pattern Research, Inc., a 40-year-old research and training business in Denver. Pat
specializes in personnel, management, leadership, marketing, and career issues. Most recently, she has helped initiate a training
project called Siera: Learn. Teach. Inspire.™ to support affordable, quality online training and consulting. More information can
be found at www.sieralearn.com. In addition to her work for national library organizations, including ALA, SLA,
ACRL,LLAMA, PLA, MLA, and ARSL, Pat has an active practice as a trainer and consultant at the state and local levels. She
has worked for libraries and library organizations in 48 states and the District of Columbia as well as British Columbia and
Ontario.
Melissa Powell
Owner
BiblioEase
Role: Program/Preconference chair;Contact Person
Qualifications
Chair of the Library Consultants Interest Group (LCIG) who is sponsoring this event along with Siera. .
Estimated audience attendance:
• 50
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
• Library Consultants Interest Group
Learning Objectives
1. Upon completion, participants will be able to Evaluate the costs and benefits of self-employment and freelancing
2. Upon completion, participants will be able to Develop a first draft of a business plan, and ask for feedback.
3. Upon completion, participants will be able to Create a weekend project to test their idea and skills.
4. Upon completion, participants will be able to Apply several formulas to pricing their services.
5. Upon completion, participants will be able to Identify the organizations and individuals most likely to buy their services, ie who writes the checks.
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
Preliminary program/institute/preconference description:
Do you want to provide consulting, programs, services, and products to the library community or use your library-related skills in the
larger market? How will you know self-employment, freelance work, and/or building a enterprise is for you? Learn what it takes,
from testing the market to negotiating with customers, from pricing your services to finding time to keep learning, and why great
skills, education, and experience are not enough.
Please comment on the timeliness of the proposed program topic.
A new wave of library professionals are looking for ways to stay involved in supporting library success. In addition, even as the
economy recovers, libraries are relying on independent librarians to provide one-time, temporary, and part-time support to libraries,
particularly small, rural, and financially strapped institutions. Finally, the dramatic changes libraries are experiencing mean library
leaders and managers are going outside their existing staff to seek people with experience in a variety of skills, including change
management, instructional design, user experience, technology planning, and collection management. Library professionals need to
master new roles outside of regular employment, and libraries need help from outside their walls. ( A side issue is the demise of the
system model. Consulting and training services that used to be provided by regional consortia and state libraries are still in demand,
but the resources are fewer.) This program differs in focus from the midwinter program in that it is geared towards those trying to
decide or finding themselves in the position to work as independent librarians rather than those who have already decided.
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Target audience:
New library school graduates, directors, department managers, trainers, human resource personnel, staff development managers, job
hunters, including those in the midst of career changes, IT personnel, self-employed and freelancers, subject matter specialists, part
timers, library school instructors, consultants.
Additional Information
Do you have a co-sponsor within ALA?
Yes
If yes, please specify
Approaching LearnRT and LLAMA
Budget Request
I would not request funding
If you are requesting funding, please describe amount & purpose of funding.
Any other important details about this program about which we need to know?
Pat's company Siera:Learn. Teach. Inspire. is a sponsor along with LCIG. We would need to add their logo and information to
any publicity.
Would you consider generating increased interest in the program by working with the ASCLA office to develop a free (or
paid) webinar, a short teaser video, or some other type of multimedia?
Yes
Scheduling Times
Schedule Preference
Fri 8:00am-12:00pm
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SUBMISSION ID: 100106
Sustainable Staff Development: 5 Steps to Create a Culture of Learning
Submission Type: Annual Preconference/Midwinter Institute - Half Day
Submission Status: Complete
Presenter(s)
Crystal Schimpf
Training Consultant
Kixal
Role: Program/Preconference chair
Qualifications
Crystal is a librarian and a trainer, and is co-founder of Kixal, a consulting firm that provides collaborative, transformative
training for libraries. She has provided training and instructional design services for the Public Library Association, the Urban
Libraries Council, TechSoup for Libraries, Infopeople, the Colorado State Library, the Washington State Library, Community
Technology Network, and the International City/County Management Association. She has worked on projects including the
Edge Initiative, Project Outcome, SF Connected, and the R-Squared Conference. She has a Master of Library and Information
Science degree from San Jose State University, and is a graduate of the Colorado Association of Libraries Leadership Institute.
Kieran Hixon
Training Consultant
Kixal
Role: Presenter
Qualifications
Kieran Hixon is a library training consultant who is passionate about rural libraries. He serves on the Board of Directors of the
Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL). He has delivered training and presentations for the Colorado State
Library,Tennessee Public Library Management Institute, Association for Rural and Small Libraries, Mississippi State Library
Commission, WebJunction, and TechSoup. He is a technology enthusiast known for his high energy and humor.
Leslie Boyter
Unstuckness Catalyst (Consultant)
Essential Explorations
Role: Presenter
Qualifications
Leslie Boyter is not your run-of-the-mill consultant. As the Unstuckness Catalyst and owner of Essential Explorations she helps
libraries and library staff get “unstuck” by exploring what matters. She facilitates exploration beyond the surface issues to get at
the core of what is, what was, and what can be - opening up space for learning and transformation. After over a decade of
working in libraries (public, academic, special, and state), Leslie earned a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational
Development. Now she facilitates interactive workshops and team meetings on topics such as embracing change, bridging
communication gaps, and leadership at all levels. When she is not facilitating organizational change, you can find her with a
mocha in one hand and a good book in the other.
Estimated audience attendance:
• 50
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
• Other (please specify below)
Learning Objectives
1. Upon completion, participants will be able to define what it means to have a culture of learning amongst library staff and
volunteers.
2. Upon completion, participants will be able to implement five practical steps to create a culture of learning within their
organization.
3. Upon completion, participants will be able to encourage staff learning and growth through the development of cultural learning
norms.
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5.
Name of ASCLA Interest Group or Committee proposing program/preconference/institute proposal:
This is not a proposal directly from an interest group, but the individual proposing this program (Crystal Schimpf) is a member of
ASCLA and the Library Consultant's Interest Group .
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Preliminary program/institute/preconference description:
Do you want to push boundaries, drive change, and transform your library? Do you wish for staff who are eager to learn new skills
and change work patterns? A culture of learning amongst staff is essential to the success of new strategic initiatives, and can be
carefully cultivated through learning environments and experiences. This interactive workshop will show how to implement five
simple, practical steps to grow and sustain a learning culture in your library.
Please comment on the timeliness of the proposed program topic.
This program addresses the ongoing need that all libraries face to encourage professional development and growth amongst staff. It is
especially important now as libraries take on major strategic changes that are reshaping the role of the library. From makerspaces to
information commons, community outreach to campus outreach, technology to tool libraries, libraries must support a culture of staff
learning to drive transformative strategic change in the library. This session will give library directors, consultants, managers, and
staff the tools to help create and sustain a learning culture within their organization.
Target audience:
Types of Libraries: Public, Academic, State & Cooperative Library Agencies
Job Titles: Library Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Continuing Education/Professional Coordinators, Librarian Trainers, Training
Consultants, HR Specialists
Additional Information
Do you have a co-sponsor within ALA?
No
If yes, please specify
Budget Request
I would request funding
If you are requesting funding, please describe amount & purpose of funding.
We would like to request $500 as a stipend for one of the presenters, Leslie Boyter to help cover travel expenses. Leslie is not a
librarian and is not a member of ALA. However, if funding is not available, we would still be interested in presenting this
workshop.
Any other important details about this program about which we need to know?
Would you consider generating increased interest in the program by working with the ASCLA office to develop a free (or
paid) webinar, a short teaser video, or some other type of multimedia?
Yes
Scheduling Times
Schedule Preference
Fri 9:00am–1:00pm
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