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Welcome! Thank you for coming to Parkland’s Fall Library Conference. This year, we’re
focusing on what libraries can do to engage, communicate, and innovate within
their communities. Libraries are a place of equality and one of the last remaining
public spaces. This day is an opportunity to inspire each other and to discover new
ways that libraries can service communities. Enjoy!
Keynote Address: Linda Cook
Linda Cook is Chief Executive Officer of the
Edmonton Public Library, one of the largest
systems in Canada with 19 branches, a staff
complement in excess of 600 people, and a
budget of $52 million. She is also an Adjunct
Professor for the University of Alberta’s School of
Library and Information Studies.
She has been the recipient of a number of awards
for excellence in service to the library community,
including the University of Alberta’s Library and Information Studies Alumni
Association’s Distinguished Alumni Award, the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee
Medals given for outstanding service to the community, the Library Association of
Alberta’s President’s Award, and the Canadian Library Association’s Outstanding Public
Library Service Award.
She is a Past-President of the Canadian Library Association, the Library Association of
Alberta, and currently sits on the boards of the Edmonton Downtown Business
Association (Past-Chair), the Alberta Library, Alberta Legal Aid, and Canada’s Public
Lending Right Commission.
11:00-12:15 p.m.
A2: Marketing your Library's Collections, Services and Programs with Limited
Resources
This is a look at how Westlock Libraries continues to change its marketing to be
more reflective of who they are, what they have to offer, and the community
they serve. We’ll share our design, writing, and time-saving tips as well as how
we plan and evaluate the impact of our marketing efforts.
Wendy Hodgson-Sadgrove, the Assistant Director of Westlock Libraries, contin-
ually looks for new ways to promote library services, provide better access to
information, be where the users are, and collect feedback from patrons. As an
experienced Book Binder and Book Artist with expertise in providing interactive
workshops, she has integrated both her knowledge of book structures and the
need for practical repair solutions into a library setting. A strong international
volunteer career offered her multiple opportunities to learn and hone her
marketing, facilitation and presentation skills in the Not-For-Profit sector.
A1: Small Library. Big Money?
Regardless of their size, all libraries want to provide the best possible service
to their patrons and regular funding seldom provides the resources to cover
everything. Can small libraries fundraise? Should they? Are the tactics the
same as in larger systems? How do you make your library be seen as a cause to
give to? Paul McIntyre Royston will touch on many such fundraising issues of
interest to management and boards of small library systems.
Paul McIntyre Royston is the President and CEO of the Calgary Public Library
Foundation. The Foundation’s sole purpose is to ensure Calgarians have the
greatest library in the world, and Paul’s passionate and creative leadership is
well on the way to doing that. The new Central Library is just one of the many
projects ensuring fulfillment of that purpose. Paul previously worked with
Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Founda-
tion, the University of Waterloo and Katimavik.
A3: Get Moving at Work
Learn to incorporate movement into your work day, decrease back pain, and
prevent future back pain with proper lifting techniques. An interactive session
giving you a chance to try out some exercises and learn how to maintain a
healthy back.
Laurin Wright is a physiotherapist at Lacombe Physiotherapy Clinic. She gradu-
ated from the University of Alberta with a Masters of Science in Physiotherapy
in 2013 and a Bachelor of Kinesiology in 2011. She has completed her certifica-
tions in Level I Manual Therapy, K-Taping and Graston Technique. She will be
teaching Restore Your Back classes through Lacombe Physiotherapy Clinic
starting in the fall.
A4: The Online Reference Centre and the Public Library: Partners in Sup-
porting the K-12 Community
The Online Reference Centre (ORC) is a $1.7 million collection of digital re-
sources provided to all K-12 students, parents, and staff in Alberta as the re-
sult of a unique partnership initiated between TAL and Alberta Education in
2001. Historically public library staff did not have access to the ORC login in-
formation to support K-12 learners in their libraries. That changed in the fall
of 2013 and public library staff can now access ORC for training and to sup-
port K-12 patrons. Learn about the resources included in the ORC collection,
as well as how library staff can access username/password information.
Over the last decade, Jamie Davis has worked to provide support to school
and public library staff implementing new technologies. She assumed the po-
sition of ORC Coordinator in 2012. Jamie brings experience as classroom
teacher, library and technology consultant, and teacher-librarian to her pre-
sent position. She holds a B.A.Sp (Augustana University College), a B.Ed
(Concordia University College) and an M.Ed in Educational Studies (University
of Alberta). Jamie is past president of the ATA’s Alberta School Library Council
North Regional. In her spare time she enjoys reading, and relishing in adven-
tures with her young son.
A5: Visit the Exhibits
Looking for more time to spend in the exhibit hall? Take time to talk with exhibi-
tors and to explore the many products available from our wonderful vendors.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
B1: Building Strong Teams
How do you turn a group of people into a team? We all come into the work-
place with our own personalities, goals, and ways of learning. This session will
cover strategies for working together, the stages of group forming, and how to
bring out the leader in everyone.
Karyn Goodwillie earned her BA in Psychology from Augustana University in
2002 and her Master of Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from the Univer-
sity of Alberta in 2006. She has been working as a consultant librarian at Park-
land Regional Library since 2007. In this role, she assists local library staff, vol-
unteers, and library boards in central Alberta with issues such as customer ser-
vice, collection assessment and development, strategic planning, and identifica-
tion of community needs.
B2: Design Basics and Using Microsoft Publisher
Discover and learn basic graphic design principles to help you create attractive
posters and brochures in Microsoft Publisher. Well designed promotional mate-
rial is a surefire way to get your community’s attention about library events!
Meredith Bratland is the Communications Coordinator at Parkland Regional
Library. She ‘fell’ into communications through her travels during and after uni-
versity. It turned out to be a perfect fit! Her specialties include advocacy, pro-
motion, and social media. She is passionate about design, traveling, and
writing.
B3: Non-Traditional Lending Libraries (Panel)
Panelist 1: This session will share the steps Camrose Public Library took in
setting up a seed library and will relate the first season of running it. Will close
with “next steps” and our dreams for the future.
Panelist 2: The Calgary Tool Library is a tool lending program that brings com-
munity members together to build and learn while sharing tools, skills and
knowledge with one another. This session will cover the process involved in
setting up and maintaining a tool lending library. It will also touch on incorpo-
rating a tool collection into a traditional public library setting.
Deborah Cryderman, Director of Camrose Public Library, is a descendant of
Robert Pim Butchart and Jennie Butchart, founders of the Butchart Gardens in
Victoria. Although more adept at cultivating weeds than plants, she has gar-
dened in the NWT, Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta, and is always on the
lookout for new things to try in her garden.
Kristen Holm is a Librarian and avid DIYer. She currently works as a Librarian
for the Calgary Catholic School Board. Before starting with the school system,
Kristen was the Business Librarian at Calgary Public Library and manager of
Research Plus, the Library's fee-based service. Kristen is currently on maternity
leave and enjoys being at home with her sweet baby boy Luca.
B4: Creating Youth Programs for a Small or Rural Library
Get tips on how to make your youth program exciting and innovative! Partici-
pants will learn how to create youth programs that work in a small or rural com-
munity. The Youth/Adult programmer from Innisfail Public Library will present
information on several successful youth programs currently being offered at IPL.
Melinda Mercer is the Youth/Adult programmer at the Innisfail Public Library.
She has worked and volunteered in rural libraries since 2007. Her passion is cre-
ating programs that encourage youth to visit the library.
B5: Visit the Exhibits
Looking for more time to spend in the exhibit hall? Take time to talk with exhibi-
tors and to explore the many products available from our wonderful vendors.
C2: Moving from Conflict to Cooperation
An opportunity to enhance your skills by reviewing and practicing the 3 tools of
communication:
checking in with ourselves prior to dialog in order to listen without reacting
hearing the essence of what another is saying
expressing ourselves in ways that are easy for others to hear.
Anne will share the tools of Nonviolent Communication in a fun, lively and easy
way!
Anne Walton, certified trainer with the Center for Nonviolent Communication,
has been sharing NVC for 9 years through teleclasses, on TV, and at in person
trainings in organizations, hospitals, schools, homeless shelters, adult recovery
programs and to the general public. Anne brings warmth, humour and authen-
ticity to her training in way that inspires participants to communicate
heartfully and live life more fully.
2:45-4:00 p.m.
C1: What Hat do you Wear? Roles of Council, Board, Library Management, and
Staff
Do you sometimes find yourself wondering what you’re supposed to be doing in
your current role? Do you have questions about library governance and who is
responsible for what? This session will help clarify the roles and responsibilities
of council, library board members, library management, and staff. By under-
standing the uniqueness of your role, you will help to ensure that your commu-
nity can benefit from a strong, vibrant library.
Jen Anderson joined the Public Library Services Branch of Alberta Municipal
Affairs as a library consultant in February of this year. Prior to that, she was a
consultant with Peace Library System in Grande Prairie for four and a half years.
C3: Innovative Ways to Create Access to Public Legal Education and Infor-
mation in Alberta: A New Collaborative Initiative
This session will focus on the history, scope, implementation strategy and
collaborative partnerships of the Alberta Legal Information Society (ALIS).
Learn how ALIS will create access for Albertans to understandable public le-
gal information through an innovative system of guided pathways. If you
have clients in need of legal information to make informed life decisions, you
won't want to miss this session!
Aftab Khan joined ALIS in April 2014 as the first Executive Director. He has
over 20 years experience managing non-profit initiatives focused on social
justice, economic development, education and information to diversified
communities in Canada and overseas. He has held leadership/executive
management roles in Alberta’s non-profit sector. Aftab has his Executive
MBA from the University of Alberta.
Marsha Guthrie is the Manager, Implementation and Partnerships with
ALIS. She has over 10 years experience in the private and non-profit sectors
in website project development, research and communications in Canada
and overseas. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science with a
minor in Law, a Master of Arts degree in Applied Social and Market Research
and a Certificate in Project Management.
C4: Thinking Outside the Recycling Box
Imagine, create and play with Makedo fasteners. This hands-on, interactive ses-
sion will demonstrate how these clever tools work, share ideas and creations,
then let the building begin! We will share some creative ways to bring the com-
munity to the library, brainstorm ideas for programming, and provide valuable
information and handouts. There will be enough recycling materials to go
around.
Sandi Tough, from Legacy Library Services, has been working with libraries for
over 20 years. Her creative flair and understanding of library needs come
together in this practical session.
C5: Tour of Parkland Regional Library Headquarters
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at Parkland Regional Library? Ron
Sheppard, Parkland’s Director, will give you a tour of the facilities and answer
questions.
Exhibitors
Public Library Services Branch
Thank you to our gold star vendors for sponsoring a
refreshment break!
Directions to the Lacombe Memorial Centre
5214 - 50th Avenue (Highway 12)
From the South: From Highway 2, take the Lacombe/Stettler exit going east onto Highway 12 (Exit
422A). Continue through the first set of lights. Turn left at 53rd street (Rexall on the corner). Turn right
into the parking lot of the Lacombe Memorial Centre/Mary C. Moore Public Library.
From the North: From Highway 2, take the first Lacombe exit (Exit 431: Highway 2A). At the stop sign,
turn left over the bridge. Continue through the first set of lights to the second set of lights (Tim
Horton’s is on the corner). Turn right. Continue to 52nd Street, just past the Mac’s store; turn right.
Turn left into the parking lot of the Lacombe Memorial Centre/Mary C. Moore Public Library.