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Wednesday, March 20
 

7:00am CDT

Hotel Shuttles: See description or check with hotel for actual times. Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.
Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.

Radisson: Morning runs to Macalester College on Wednesday (3/20):
Leaving the Radisson at: 7:15 & 8:00 a.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Radisson Roseville or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Front Desk at 651-636-4567.  

Sheraton: Morning runs to Macalester College on Wednesday (3/20):
Leaving the Sheraton at: 7:10, 7:20, 7:50 & 8:10 a.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Sheraton Midtown or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Shuttle Service at 612-366-8485 (preferred) or the hotel directly at 612-821-7600. 

Wednesday March 20, 2019 7:00am - 8:30am CDT
Hotels/ Leonard Center East Entrance
  Transportation

7:30am CDT

Registration/ Hot Breakfast
All meals will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
  • coffee/ tea
  • plain scrambled eggs (dairy free)
  • egg scramble with vegetables 
  • egg scramble with cheese, sausage, and peppers
  • vegan breakfast potatoes
  • Ben's potato hash with peppers, onions, & bacon
  • Assorted muffins and pastries
  • fresh cut fruit 
Wednesday March 20, 2019 7:30am - 9:00am CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor
  Food

9:00am CDT

Keynote - Shilad Sen
Shilad Sen is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and a data science research fellow for Target Corporation. He studies the relationship between algorithms, software, and people and focuses on biases and inequalities along dimensions such as race, gender, and geography. Sen’s research has been recognized through grants from the National Science Foundation, best papers awards at top computer science conferences, and coverage in popular press venues including The Atlantic. He received his PhD from the University of Minnesota and Bachelor’s Degrees in Math and Saxophone Performance from Northwestern University.
Speakers
avatar for Shilad Sen

Shilad Sen

Associate Professor, Macalester College
Shilad Sen is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN and a data science research fellow for Target Corporation. He studies the relationship between algorithms, software, and people and focuses on biases and inequalities along dimensions such... Read More →

Wednesday March 20, 2019 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor
  Keynote

10:30am CDT

Analyzing Virtual Reference Transcripts with Machine Learning
Using open-source machine learning packages, it is possible for librarians to process, analyze, and leverage increasingly large sets of unstructured data. When the appropriate tools and techniques are applied, virtual reference transcripts represent a treasure trove of unstructured data that can provide librarians with information about patrons' needs and insights about how to manage library services. Our research project is ongoing, but so far we have successfully taken a data set consisting of approximately 15,000 transcripts, 3 million words, and 100,000 unique tokens, and have developed a model for automatically processing transcripts, drawing out latent topics using unsupervised learning methods, and clustering transcripts into intuitive groupings. Based on early results, we have identified a number of potential applications for the model with respect to assessing and managing libraries' public services. In particular, librarians and library managers can use these types of machine learning models to improve their staff training processes, challenge underlying assumptions about how patrons engage with library services, and provide an 'early warning' mechanism when a library sees a sudden spike or change in the ways patrons engage with library services.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Coleman

Jason Coleman

Associate Professor & Department Head, Kansas State University
I am the Head of K-State Libraries' User Services Department. As such I oversee three combined circulation/reference desks as well as the Libraries' Interlibrary Services Unit. I am very interested in user service design, discovery systems, virtual reference, distance library services... Read More →
avatar for Jeremy Walker

Jeremy Walker

Public Services Librarian, Northwestern University

LibTech Conference Analyzing Virtual Reference Transcripts pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Olin-Rice 150
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Better Together: Libraries and Academic Technology
At Butler University, the Libraries and the Center for Academic Technology (CAT) were once separate entities with minimal collaboration. That changed with the advent of a shared student employment program between the Library’s Information Commons service desk and the Center for Academic Technology, which led to the Center for Academic Technology coming under the Leadership of the Dean of Libraries. The success of this collaborative program and the subsequent restructuring paved the way for other synergies both formal and informal. This includes initiatives such as exploring pedagogical approaches in Digital Humanities, promoting acquisition and creation of accessible video titles, and engagement in grant-funded projects focused on information literacy, among others. Almost certainly, Butler is not alone in discovering these collaborative potentials. This workshop will present Butler’s experience as a case study followed by participants working through a set of guided questions to help them explore organization and programmatic synergies with their institution’s libraries and academic technology units.
Speakers
avatar for Thomas Janke

Thomas Janke

Director, Center for Academic Technology, Butler University
avatar for LJ Aucker

LJ Aucker

Information Commons Librarian, Butler University

Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Olin-Rice 100
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Citation Management Tools, Undergraduate Research Practices, and the Myth of the Digital Native
In an ideal world, citation management tools save researchers time by keeping content organized and automating rote tasks, a feat made possible by technological progress and a common set of workflows and habits of mind shared by all researchers. Unfortunately, we don’t live in an ideal world. Instead, we live in a world where citation management tools are prone to error, and a wide gulf separates the practices of novice researchers from those of expert researchers. Promoting citation management tools uncritically, without considering how they fit into students’ research processes, may undermine librarians’ ability to effectively help students. This problem may be compounded by the misguided notion that, as digital natives, students should be able to quickly and easily learn to use these tools. This session will explore the potential pitfalls of adopting a one-size-fits-all approach to supporting citation management in combination with the problem of treating students as digital natives. The session will also provide participants with insight into how one library engaged with students through focus groups and structured interviews to understand what tools best fit undergraduate research processes and what students actually expect of such tools.
Speakers
avatar for Julia Glauberman

Julia Glauberman

Instructional Services Coordinator, Binghamton University (SUNY)

glauberman libtech2019 pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Olin-Rice 250
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Creating a Culture of Innovation on a Dime (or Even Less)
Do you have colleagues that resist innovation, new ideas, and emerging technology? Do your staff meetings include “we’ve always done it this way” statements? Do your new ideas never take off because someone is afraid that they won’t work out? This presentation will discuss how you can create a culture that embraces innovation and is not afraid to fail. This presentation will also dispel the notion that new technology and innovative practices come with a large price tag. Participants will learn about real world examples of the low-cost innovations that we have put into practice at Westminster College’s Giovale Library. Some of which include: migrating to an open source ILS, re-designing our library classroom, rebranding and rethinking reference, beginning an OER initiative with no budget, and creating our own no-cost research guides. Participants will discuss how they can create a culture of innovation at their library and brainstorm innovations that they could put in place with minimal funding.
Speakers
EA

Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
JBD Lecture Hall
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Mirroring the Growth of JSTOR Forum: The University of Dubuque's Maturation in Creating Projects using JSTOR Forum
The University of Dubuque was one of the first users of SharedShelf/JSTOR Forum due to a CIC grant we received 3 years ago. Our digital projects have evolved along the same curvature as SharedShelf/JSTOR Forum. We have gone from using it solely as a repository, a shelf so to speak, where we were storing backend data to a tool that professors use to actively showcase their student’s scholarship and to engage in a digital conversation with other users who use the Artstor Digital Library; in other words, we contribute to a forum. When we started utilizing JSTOR Forum/SharedShelf, we took advantage of the storage space and organization tools available and primarily used it as a repository for archival works. With our first attempt at a digital collection, we learned how to use SharedShelf in conjunction with other programs such as OHMS (Oral History Metadata Synchronizer), Omeka, and Drupal to create an interactive collection. Just as SharedShelf made changes and grew into JSTOR Forum, we are also growing and using JSTOR Forum in new ways. So much so that it is a part of our 2018-2019 Strategic Plan with Actions. We are working with professors to use JSTOR Forum in the classroom and to promote/open publish student scholarship. No longer are we just using it as a repository, but we are using it to showcase our student’s creativity and our faculty’s contributions to the field.
Speakers
avatar for Christopher Doll

Christopher Doll

Library Director, University Of Dubuque
Christopher Doll is the library director, archivist and seminary faculty member at the University of Dubuque.
JL

Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Library 250
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

QR Treasure Hunt for K-12 Classrooms
Join us in our discussion of the QR Code treasure hunt developed for K-12 students at St. Paul Public Schools. The treasure hunt is a fun and exciting student engagement activity where students use their own iPads to find and explore hidden QR codes that have been placed around their classroom. Once students have found one QR code, they are able to use their iPad’s QR Code reader or i-Nigma reader to reveal the question/task to answer or accomplish. The treasure hunt is run as a race or competition that can be implemented for individual or group participation.  Bring Your Own Device (tablet or smartphone) session.
Speakers
avatar for Jenifer Shier

Jenifer Shier

Library Media Specialist, St. Paul Public Schools ISD625
Teaching Digital Library Information Literacy Skills from Pre-K through 12th Grade is my passion. Library Media Specialist Educator Licensed on K-12 from 3 States: U.S. Virgin Islands, New Mexico, and Minnesota ; and 1 International Librarian License from Philippines.

Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Library Harmon Room
  60-minute Presentation, Bring Your Own Device

10:30am CDT

Team Troubleshooting: A Collaborative Approach to Public Library Tech Support
Library staff often have a wide range of skills, abilities, and comfort levels with technology. Some are terrified of pressing buttons while others feel comfortable pressing buttons they shouldn’t. Some public libraries have actual IT departments, while others have “someone who’s good with computers.” Regardless of the size or scope of IT support, a formal collaborative approach not only lightens the workload, but it can empower staff and improve morale. This session describes one public library’s experimental solution for IT support.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Gitchell Thompson

Erin Gitchell Thompson

Technology Librarian, Cedar Falls Public Library

Troubleshooting Team pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Twitter and Other Social Media: Supporting New Types of Research Materials
In the past year more students and faculty are requesting support and access to social media data for their research. This area is fraught with problems and issues that are unique to our era and to these media. This session is intended as a basic introduction and participative session to help library staff better understand the nature of research in these areas and the issues facing researchers who want to use these media for their research projects. The workshop will involve attendees as we all work out some of the initial issues and clarify goals as we work with these users - and will include materials that will help guide attendees as we face these new resources and data sources.
Speakers
avatar for Cody Hennesy

Cody Hennesy

Journalism & Digital Media Librarian, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
NH

Nancy Herther

University of Minnesota Libraries

Twitter & other social media data (LibTech 2019) pptx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

You've Got Mail: Tales of Form-Based Readers' Advisory
*Bing!* You've got mail from the University of Minnesota Libraries Book Matchmakers. - University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Access and Information Services staff will discuss their experiences promoting reading for pleasure using their Book Matchmaking service, a form-based readers advisory service. They will share how the service started and how with limited resources you can create a culture of outreach through form-based readers advisory at your library.
Speakers
avatar for Becky Adamski

Becky Adamski

Library Assistant, University of Minnesota
Becky Adamski is a Library Assistant at Wilson Library on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. She helps to monitor & maintain the collection through stacks management activities, coordinates the social media channels of Wilson Library, helps users at services points and... Read More →
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Lynne Beck

Library Associate, University of Minnesota
ME

Mark Engelmann

Library Assistant 3, University of Minnesota
avatar for Lacie McMillin

Lacie McMillin

Library Assistant, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Lacie McMillin is a Library Assistant at Wilson Library on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus supporting undergraduate student outreach and instruction. She also helps users at the Wilson Library service points and on LibAnswers, and dabbles in social media content cr... Read More →
avatar for Ashley Merrill

Ashley Merrill

Library Assistant, University of Minnesota Libraries - Twin Cities

You've Got Mail Links and Further Reading pdf
Lib Tech 2019 You've Got Mail (1) pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Olin-Rice 350
  60-minute Presentation

11:30am CDT

Book Bites Podcast recording
Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange is looking for you! As you enjoy the conference, we would like to
have you come record a quick podcast with us, talking about a book you
enjoy! We have a quickie podcast called Book Bites, where guests are recorded
talking about a book (or two) they want to share. People talk about
all kinds of different books, and we want to share your voices here.
Sign up for a time-slot on this sheet, or just drop by to see if we can fit you in.
Signup Sheet: http://bit.ly/2S03PsO 

You can listen to all of our archive right here:
https://cmle.org/podcasts/book-bites-quickie-podcast/
Speakers
AG

Angie Gentile-Jordan

Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange
MJ

Mary Jordan

Executive Director, Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE)
Dr. Mary Jordan has been a librarian for more than 20 years. She has worked in and with all kinds of libraries and library organizations, trying to find the best ways to "library" for everyone. She has taught all types of library skills in many different formats, including frequent... Read More →

Wednesday March 20, 2019 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room

11:30am CDT

Lunch
All meals will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Choice of two proteins served with corn and flour tortillas, chopped
romaine, black beans, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, pico
de gallo, sour cream, tortilla chips and salsa.

Wednesday March 20, 2019 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor
  Food

1:00pm CDT

Choose Your Own Adventure: eBook Availability and Promotion on a College Campus
Join us to discuss the work done behind the scenes in preparation for, and the delivery of, an eBook workshop at Siena College, and the next steps in educating users about the current eBook landscape.The availability of eBooks through libraries varies considerably. From acquisition to access, from DRM flexibility to printing, saving, and sharing, it’s like those classic Choose Your Own Adventure books where each title has its own set of options and rules.We will explain how eBooks can be beneficial for online/hybrid courses, help reduce textbook costs for students.
Speakers
JF

Jennifer Fairall

Coordinator of Cataloging & Metadata Services, Siena College
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Ali Larsen

Serials Librarian, Siena College

Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Library 250
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Get a Room! Creating a Campus-Wide Study Space Finder
Space is at a premium at all colleges and universities, yet students continue to clamor for more space to study--quiet spaces, group study rooms, rooms with windows, computer labs, coffee shops, power outlets and more. We set out to solve our space scarcity problem creatively with no coders, no money, and no time. Our project’s goal was to use students’ devices and smartphones to connect them with convenient hidden study spaces to meet their needs, thus maximizing space usage on campus. The solution we came up with brought together campus mapping experts, classroom management, libraries and campus IT with a low cost mapping tool (ArcGIS) to create a light-weight, student-friendly Study Space Finder (studyspace.umn.edu). The website has no been turned into an app available for iOS and Android. In this session, learn about how you too can help connect students with study space via low cost tools.
Speakers
JB

Jen Bentrim

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
DC

David Crane

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Tobias Fimpel

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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Kate Peterson

Undergraduate Services Librarian, University of Minnesota
Kate Peterson is the Undergraduate Services librarian at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She is the librarian for Writing Studies, First Year Writing, the University Honors Program and supports Orientation and Undergraduate services.
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Dan Sward

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Library Harmon Room
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Google Analytics and Discovery Systems: Past, Present, and Future
Public, school, and academic libraries are increasingly being called upon to justify our place in the world using data we collect from the systems our patrons use every day. We strive to be highly attuned to our patrons’ needs, and are always seeking out new ways to improve library services. The integration of Google Analytics (GA) into Discovery can help libraries gather the necessary data to prove that patrons are using next generation library cataloging systems, and also collect data to analyze how patrons are using these systems. This session will briefly overview past research on integrating GA into library Discovery systems, and then cover setup and customization options that relate specifically to setting up GA for Discovery platforms. We’ll finish up by reviewing how the Carl B. Ylvisaker library at Concordia College is using their data to improve reference and instruction services, and look to the future of GA for libraries.
Speakers
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Allie Thome

Systems and Web Librarian, Concordia College Moorhead

Google Analytics and Discovery Systems Past, Present, and Future pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Linking to the Future: The University of Minnesota Libraries and the Linked Data for Production Project
Linked Data for Production (LD4P) is a multi-year, Mellon-funded collaborative project to create infrastructure and best practices for the creation, migration, and discovery of library metadata in an RDF-based format. For phase 3 of the project, the LD4P partners issued an open call for libraries to join a cohort that will begin to produce linked data in a sandbox developed in cooperation with the PCC (Program for Cooperative Cataloging). The overarching goal of this phase of the project is to move closer to actual cataloging production workflows, and to begin in earnest the long-discussed transition from the MARC record. The University of Minnesota Libraries’ successful proposal focuses on the cataloging of artists’ books and fine press materials. Our presentation will provide background about LD4P and the specific timeline and expectations of phase 3. We will describe the goals of our project, the work done thus far to contribute to the overall LD4P project, and our expected benefits and outcomes.
Speakers
avatar for Kristi Bergland,

Kristi Bergland,

Music Metadata Librarian, University of Minnesota
Kristi Bergland is the Music Metadata Librarian at the University of Minnesota Libraries. She received her MLIS from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and also holds a Master of Music and a Doctor of Musical Arts, both from the University of Minnesota.
avatar for Kalan Knudson Davis

Kalan Knudson Davis

Special Collection Metadata Librarian, University of Minnesota Libraries
avatar for Christine DeZelar-Tiedman

Christine DeZelar-Tiedman

Interim Director, Cataloging and Metadata Services, University of Minnesota Libraries
avatar for Stacie Traill

Stacie Traill

Discovery and Metadata Systems Lead, University of Minnesota Libraries
Stacie Traill is Discovery and Metadata Systems Lead at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Prior to her current role, she held positions as Metadata Analyst, Cartographic and Electronic Resources Cataloger, and Special Formats Cataloging Coordinator, also at the University of... Read More →

LD4 LibTech Conference Presentation Slidedeck pptx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Olin-Rice 150
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

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. Ben 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, to Refworks and Wordpress.
Speakers
avatar for Ben Nielsen

Ben Nielsen

Software Training Manager, Brigham Young University
I manage the Software Training lab and classes of the BYU library.

ForLibTech2019 pdf
LibTechHandout pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Olin-Rice 250
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

SCORM Modules for IL Instruction and Assessment
Rapid e-learning programs such as Articulate Storyline make it possible to develop highly interactive sharable content object reference model (SCORM) packages without advanced programming knowledge. These SCORM packages can be loaded into most learning management systems (LMS) and allow librarians to better gauge students' information literacy competency and create flipped instruction opportunities to allow for better use of valuable in-class time. Learn about the development, implementation, and evaluation of these SCORM packages, then join us in helping to improve them by downloading the open source packages from the project GitHub site - http://marquetterml.github.io/information-literacy-modules/.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Kowalik

Eric Kowalik

Instructional Designer, Marquette University

2019 LibTech SCORM Modules for IL Instruction and Assessment pptx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Olin-Rice 100
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Using Moodle Lessons to Create Choose Your Own Adventure Training
Every year training is a struggle. Our student staff need to remember how to handle a variety of different scenarios, many of which don’t happen frequently enough for them to have memorized. Giving students enough practice so they know how to handle a situation is made more difficult by the need to have training be asynchronous. Recently I discovered a new tool and decided to use an old school technique to train our students how to handle various customer service interactions. It may not have been designed for it, but Moodle’s Lesson activity is ideal for creating choose your own adventure training. During this session we will choose our own adventure while learning how to create a lesson activity, what side quests to avoid, and end up with a successfully trained staff.
Speakers
HP

Heidi Pettitt

Access Services and Special Collections Librarian, Loras College

LibTech Presentation pptx
Choose your own adventure customer service training mbz
Adding a Moodle Lesson to your Course docx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Virtual Reality in Libraries: Three Methods for Offering Access to VR Technology to Your Users
The libraries at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, have been offering access to virtual reality technology for several years. We have experimented with how we offer the service in three distinct ways: circulating the hardware, offering a computing station that facilitates users to try a variety of VR experiences, and offering a development station that accommodates users who want to learn and create their own VR experiences. In this presentation we will discuss our successes and failures in experimenting with VR in our environment and the pros and cons of each method of offering the technology.
Speakers
avatar for Crague Cook

Crague Cook

Hardware and Software Specialist, University of Wisconsin - Madison
avatar for Jay Ray

Jay Ray

Technology Operations Manager, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Jay Ray has spent his entire career in higher education technology across the non-profit sector, proprietary education, and public and private institutions, specifically focusing on help desk support and management, infrastructure design and implementation. In 2014, Jay took over... Read More →

VR in Libraries pdf
Library VR Resources pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
JBD Lecture Hall
  60-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Access for All: Accessibility Tips for Library Web Sites
Web Accessibility is critical for Library websites, databases, and discovery tools. This presentation will discuss visual, cognitive, and physical barriers to browsing and research online, and will highlight our Library's experiences with making our website and applications meet new Web Accessibility Standards (WCAG 2.0). This presentation will offer basic tips and methods for you to help make your websites and applications accessible to all.
Speakers
avatar for Leah Root

Leah Root

Web Developer, State of New York University at Geneseo
Accessibility, Usability, web development, IT, dogs, cats, archery.

AccessForAll pptx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
JBD Lecture Hall
  60-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Authentication, Analytics and Gaining Insights for the Modern Library
Modern authentication systems offer more security and simplified analytics, enable access to reporting, and classify users with customizable attributes for nearly endless reporting options. Learn about Millersville University’s rationale and process of migrating from IP / Proxy based access to utilizing OpenAthens authentication for access control and reporting. Library resources and services can now more readily meet the needs of local and remote university users and selected community patrons. Approaches to aggregating user behavior to make better-informed collection and resource decisions will also be discussed.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Anderson

Scott Anderson

Information Systems Librarian, Millersville University
Scott Anderson (MLS, MBA) is an Associate Professor and the Information Systems Librarian at Millersville University. He is responsible for most of the library's electronic services (Discovery, ILS, ILL, KB, repository, linking, etc), configuring content platforms, authentication... Read More →

2019 03 20 LibTech in MN pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Library Harmon Room
  60-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Extending Knowledge: Learn More about Google Extensions
Google Extensions are add-ons that enhance your browsing experience. They can make your searching and internet tasks more efficient and user-friendly. This session will look at Google Extensions, giving an overview and showing how to use them. We will also be touching on a few of the most popular as well as lesser known and highly useful Extensions to make your life easier. For use with your Chromebook or with the Google Chrome browser. Bring Your Own Device session.
Speakers
avatar for Olivia Moris

Olivia Moris

Program Manager, Metronet
Information literacy is my specialty. I teach infolit to K-12 teachers and media specialists in metro area school districts. Our focus is on learning how to promote and teach information literacy using a variety of technology tools, specifically for the iPad. Reach out to me if you'd... Read More →

LibTech 2019 Google Extensions pptx
Extensions List LibTech 2019 docx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Olin-Rice 100
  60-minute Presentation, Bring Your Own Device

2:15pm CDT

Libraries' Support of Innovative Teaching, Learning and Public Engagement through Course Integrated Student Media Projects
Libraries are in a primary position to help instructors evolve their curriculum to include more innovative approaches to teaching and student learning. The student media project is one such approach that is increasingly leveraged not only to help facilitate the acquisition of subject knowledge and digital media technical skill sets, but also critical thinking skills. This is often achieved through a required public engagement component (e.g., creating a documentary style digital story that highlights local issues or organizations, interviewing community members on camera, etc.). As part of an ongoing research project to explore the benefits and limitations of over 350 different course integrated student media assignments at the University of Minnesota, this session will showcase a number of examples that illustrate these projects’ potential. This session will provide an overview on the range of library based information and media related services deployed for each project with suggestions on how participants might consider adapting their own individual and organizational contexts to provide greater support for these rich learning experiences.
Speakers
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Scott Spicer

Media Outreach and Learning Spaces Librarian, University of Minnesota (Twin Cities)
I serve as Media Outreach and Learning Spaces Librarian for the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Libraries. In this role, I am head of Media Services, a program dedicated to supporting the development of student media literacy skill sets, and promotion of deeper subject knowledge... Read More →

Wednesday March 20, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room
  60-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Navigating the Line Between Data Privacy and Community Engagement
Options for digital marketing platforms are growing, allowing for greater opportunities to engage patrons online. However, in this era of digital engagement, librarians must consider patron privacy. How do you navigate the need to tell the library’s story and stay within the bounds of data security? What do you look for in a vendor’s privacy policy? This session will help you learn about some of the tools available for targeted marketing, keeping data privacy in mind. We will also explore points to consider before launching a new digital marketing tool.
Speakers
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Karen Pundsack

Great River Regional Library
avatar for Paul Swanson

Paul Swanson

Technology Director, Minitex - U of M
Paul is the Technology Director at Minitex, working there for over 25 years.  He started out as a student processing Interlibrary Loan requests and moved into a full-time position in Resource Sharing, before switching positions into Technology.  He focused on development work, building... Read More →

Wednesday March 20, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  60-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Peer Research and Technical Support Model
Grinnell College Burling Library has transitioned to a peer-driven reference desk model over the last several years. In the fall of 2018, we combined our student Research Tutor and Technology Consultant positions into a single role at Burling Library. Our former reference desk is now staffed entirely by peer tutors. Due to this promising approach, students now have increased access to research and technical support on a “when you need it basis”, while increasing librarian availability to provide more in depth support for deeper research questions. This session will cover an overview of the peer-driven reference desk model and the newly created Research & Technology Tutor (RTT) role and associated training, as well as what we have learned so far and our plans for the future.
Speakers
EB

Erika Barber

Systems Support, Grinnell College
PJ

Peer Research and Technical Support Model Final Draft pptx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Library 250
  60-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Print ("A Library's Jump into Coding Programs")
In the world today, coding is a hot topic, and everyone wants to get involved. Although not everyone will be a computer programmer, knowing the basics can help people work more efficiently and become better problem solvers. The only question is how does a public library introduce coding to its patrons? The Naperville Public Library started offering coding programs to the public in the summer of 2014. Since then, we have added a variety of different programs to our tool box. Are you interested in introducing your patrons to the world of coding? We will look over the different programs that range from traditional classroom training to family coding nights. We will explore how/why these programs were implemented, the resources we used, and all the bumps in the road along the way.
Speakers
avatar for Jonathan Charles

Jonathan Charles

Emerging Technologies Associate, Naperville Public Library
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Sue Karas

Emerging Technologies Supervisor, Naperville Public Library
I work with a team of Technology Instructors to bring forward facing technology to the community. We train customers and staff on the equipment and software and show them ways to satisfy their technology needs with what the library offers. I was a Computer Programmer/Systems Analyst... Read More →

A library's jump into coding pptx
IntroToPython3 CLR pptx
Intermediate Python 3 pptx
intelligentpaper pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 2:15pm - 3:15pm CDT
Olin-Rice 250
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

A Seat at the Table: Embedding the Library in Curriculum Development
Learn how librarians at Concordia University, St. Paul are creating partnerships and leading a newly established Curriculum and Instruction Center to increase the library’s presence in online courses. As higher education adapts to increasing numbers of online courses, librarians are looking for new ways to make library resources and instruction relevant in the online environment. Librarians partner with instructional designers, academic technologists, and faculty members to redesign online courses to increase student engagement and retention. Collaborating with these other units on campus has resulted in liaison librarians, library resources, and information literacy being embedded in and built into the online curriculum.
Speakers
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Jennifer Carlson

Digital Scholarship Librarian & University Archivist, Concordia University, St. Paul
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Dan Hoiland

Instruction & Outreach Librarian, Concordia University, St. Paul
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Rachel Wightman

Associate Director for Instruction & Outreach, Concordia University, St Paul

Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Backup to the Future: Preserving Analog Memories at the Library
Having audio/video trapped in extinct formats (VHS, Betamax, 8mm film, reel-to-reel tape, etc,.) is almost the same as not having it at all. Rochester Public Library purchased some old and new equipment that allows patrons to digitize their video, film, audio and images in a self-serve Digital Conversion Lab so that future generations (and the current one) can enjoy them today. See what it takes to set up a conversion lab and hear about the challenges we faced at each stage of the process.
Speakers
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Brian Lind

Reference Librarian, Rochester Public Library
Reference Librarian, Rochester Public LibraryBrian Lind has been a Reference Librarian at Rochester Public Library since 2006. In addition to his reference work, he is in charge of Interlibrary Loan, Serials, and Music selection. He has set up a self-serve digital conversion space... Read More →

Lib Tech 2019 Backup To The Future pdf
ConvertOLab Release Form docx
FINAL Vinyl Cassette Reel 2 Reel Microcassette Recording docx
FINAL VHS SVHS Betamax Video Recording docx
FINAL Printed Photos to Digital Epson Fast Foto docx
FINAL MiniDV Recording Sony Handycam docx
FINAL Digital 8 Recording Sony Handycam docx
FINAL Creating Video DVD docx
FINAL Creating Audio CD docx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Olin-Rice 150
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Drag Drop Done: Library Help in Canvas LTI
Faced with the opportunities of a campus-wide implementation of a new LTI, the possibilities of a new library management system (Alma-Primo), and a desire to put LibGuides in front of students, the University of St. Thomas Libraries partnered with the campus academic e-resources center to create “Library Help.” This Canvas LTI integration is a simple drag and drop navigation item instructors can place into courses on their own. Within the context of the course it lists relevant LibGuides, subject databases, course material, and even the reference librarian assigned to their subject area. Initial successes, failures, analytics, feedback, and code will be shared.
Speakers
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Chad Kluck

Web Developer, University of St. Thomas
I specialize in online service and content delivery, web development, security, universal design, user experiences, and breaking down big concepts to meet stakeholders at their individual level. When it comes to back-end development I utilize PHP, Amazon Web Services, and APIs from... Read More →

2019 LibTech Drag Drop Done pdf
PresentationLinks to Video GitHub txt
Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Library 250
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Guiding the Way Forward: Mobilizing Staff to Build a User-Centric LibGuides Collection
In July 2018, the College of Charleston Libraries hired a new Virtual Services Coordinator as well as a new User Experience Coordinator. These librarians, in addition to their reference and instruction duties, inherited oversight of a suite of Springshare products, including an extensive collection of LibGuides. Despite using guides for most library web pages, content and design had not been systematically reviewed since migration to LibGuides v2 in 2014. With departmental support, the newly hired librarians have set a goal of establishing and implementing best practices for guide development and maintenance that are informed by user research, universally designed (with special attention on reducing cognitive load), and feasible for librarians to keep up with alongside of various other duties. So far, a number of non-Springshare tools, including browser plug-ins and Google Forms, are being utilized so that part-time and student staff can assist with checking guides for broken links, even if they do not have a LibGuides account. Enlisting help from these staff makes the project more manageable for overstretched librarians, who then have more time to implement deeper changes to their guides. Best practices for designing, standardizing, and maintaining guides are being written. A plan for usability testing based on an existing student library advisory board is currently in the works. We envision an ongoing program of review, testing, and revision to foster a dynamic, user-centered web experience.
Speakers
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Amanda Kraft

Research & Instruction Librarian, College of Charleston
Amanda Kraft is the Undergraduate Student Engagement Coordinator in the Research & Instruction unit at the College of Charleston (CofC) Libraries and serves as the subject liaison to various departments in the CofC School of Business as well as the Department of Computer Science... Read More →
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Gretchen Scronce

Librarian / Library Support, College of Charleston

Guiding the Way Forward pdf
Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Olin-Rice 100
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Measuring the Gap: Collection Analysis with Overlap Analysis and Usage Statistics
For several years now, libraries have had access to collection development reports via their integrated library or electronic resource management systems, such as overlap analysis. However, these reports are often standalone, and are not combined with other key collection analysis data, such as COUNTER usage statistics. This session seeks to demonstrate how libraries can easily combine overlap analysis reports and usage statistics to generate powerful custom reports showing deeper information about subscribed electronic resource collections, such as unique title usage and overlapped title usage. Such information can be used to make more informed collection development decisions, especially in libraries with limited budgetary resources. This session will focus on tools available through Serials Solutions 360 and Alma, but the concepts should be applicable across most available library management systems.
Speakers
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Amanda Lewis

Cataloging and Acquisitions Library Technician, Metropolitan State University Library
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Zorian Sasyk

E-Resource and Discovery Librarian, Metro State University
Zorian M. Sasyk is the Electronic Resource and Discovery Librarian at Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He has worked in library electronic resource management roles for over 6 years, including resource activation, overseeing resource troubleshooting, discovery... Read More →

MeasuringtheGap Libtech2019 pptx
Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Project Management with Basecamp and Google Apps
As libraries take on more types of projects in new areas and collaborate with community partners in new kinds of events, project management becomes more complicated. Saint Paul Public Library used Basecamp and Google Forms to organize multi-presenter events like Maker Fest, Tinker Tuesdays and ToshoCon, the library anime convention. With these tools, staff brainstormed ideas, commented on documents, held e-meetings, and created databases of community partners. This session will give attendees the tools they need for their own projects and events.
Speakers
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Andrea Herman

library specialist, St. Paul Public Library
"Everything I do got to be funky."

Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
JBD Lecture Hall
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

Sustaining an Academic Makerspace
Makerspaces have become more and more common in academic libraries, but what does it take for one to be sustainable in the long-term? In this session, we’ll discuss how we’ve learned to adapt to the changing needs of our campus, how we've worked with students to create meaningful rules and regulations, and how we’ve been working to establish a campus-wide presence and make lasting connections with faculty and students. We’ll also explore some of the ways makerspaces can enhance student success. Attendees are welcome to share their successes and challenges with academic makerspaces.
Speakers
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Angela Vanden Elzen

Reference & Learning Technologies Librarian and Assistant Professor, Lawrence University Library
Angela Vanden Elzen is the Reference & Learning Technologies Librarian at Lawrence University’s Seeley G. Mudd Library. In this role, she provides reference services, manages the campus makerspace, oversees the library website, co-leads social media initiatives, and gets to teach... Read More →

Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Library Harmon Room
  60-minute Presentation

3:30pm CDT

You Can Do It!: How Newbie Podcasters and a Wildly Inexperienced Video Team Got Off the Ground and Connected with the Library Community
In our on-demand world, podcasts and videos are popular communication formats, but creating interesting content that engages audiences is still a challenge! Come talk with us about what we have learned to do (and NOT to do!). We will share strategies for making engaging content, for reaching your audience, and for connecting with the library.
Speakers
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Sarah Anderson

Technical Support & Developer, Minitex
I started working at Minitex in 2000 at the Minnesota Library Access Center (MLAC). I've been in the IT department for the last 14 years and am excited to share our work to re-envision our Minitex statistics!
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Angie Gentile-Jordan

Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange
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Mary Jordan

Executive Director, Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE)
Dr. Mary Jordan has been a librarian for more than 20 years. She has worked in and with all kinds of libraries and library organizations, trying to find the best ways to "library" for everyone. She has taught all types of library skills in many different formats, including frequent... Read More →
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Zachariah Miller

Head of Communications, Minitex
Minitex is a state-funded library organization located at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities. Our mission is to strengthen libraries, cultural institutions, and the communities they serve. We connect libraries and individuals with information, ideas, and experiences to enrich... Read More →

Wednesday March 20, 2019 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Olin-Rice 250
  60-minute Presentation

4:45pm CDT

Hotel Shuttles: See description or check with hotel for actual times. Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.
Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.

Radisson: Afternoon runs to the Radisson on Wednesday (3/20):
Leaving Macalester at 5:00 and 5:40 p.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Radisson Roseville or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Front Desk at 651-636-4567.  

Sheraton: Afternoon runs to the Sheraton from Macalester College on Wednesday (3/20):
Leaving Macalester at 5:00, 5:15 and 5:40 p.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Sheraton Midtown or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Shuttle Service at 612-366-8485 (preferred) or the hotel directly at 612-821-7600.
Wednesday March 20, 2019 4:45pm - 6:00pm CDT
Hotels/ Leonard Center East Entrance
  Transportation

5:30pm CDT

ARLD Happy Hour
The Academic and Research Library Division of the Minnesota Library Association would like to invite all LibTech attendees to join us in some library camaraderie at Eastlake Brewery and Tavern. Bring food in from any of the great Midtown Global Market options, and lift a glass with your colleagues. See you there!
Wednesday March 20, 2019 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Eastlake Brewery and Tavern (in Midtown Global Market, adjacent to the Sheraton Midtown) 920 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
  Off-site fun, Bring Your Own Device

7:00pm CDT

Board Game Night
Learn a new Euro-style board game, join a party or word game, or bring your own! Enter a prize drawing to win a game! Bring your own game(s) as well! All conference attendees, friends and gamers of all levels welcome.

Shuttle information: Please confirm at the front desk.
Leave Radisson for Sheraton Midtown at 6:30 p.m.
Leave Sheraton Midtown for Radisson at 9:30 p.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Radisson Roseville or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Front Desk at 651-636-4567.  
Wednesday March 20, 2019 7:00pm - 11:00pm CDT
Chicago Room, Sheraton Midtown Hotel 2901 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis.
  Off-site fun, Bring Your Own Device
 
Thursday, March 21
 

7:00am CDT

Hotel Shuttles: See description or check with hotel for actual times. Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.
Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.

Radisson: Morning runs to Macalester College on Thursday (3/21):
Leaving the Radisson at: 7:30 & 8:15 a.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Radisson Roseville or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Front Desk at 651-636-4567.  

Sheraton:
Morning runs to Macalester College on Thursday (3/21):
Leaving the Sheraton at:  7:30, 8:00 & 8:15 a.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Sheraton Midtown or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Shuttle Service at 612-366-8485 (preferred) or the hotel directly at 612-821-7600.


Thursday March 21, 2019 7:00am - 8:30am CDT
Hotels/ Leonard Center East Entrance
  Transportation

8:00am CDT

Registration/ Continental Breakfast with Yogurt
All meals will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.
  • fresh cut fruit platter
  • plain & chocolate croissants
  • assorted muffins
  • yogurt
Thursday March 21, 2019 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor
  Food, Bring Your Own Device

9:00am CDT

Keynote - DeRay Mckesson
DeRay Mckesson is a civil rights activist focused primarily on issues of innovation, equity and justice. Born and raised in Baltimore, he graduated from Bowdoin College and holds honorary doctorates from The New School and the Maryland Institute College of Art.

As a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter Movement and a co-founder of Campaign Zero, DeRay has worked to connect individuals with knowledge and tools, and provide citizens and policy makers with commonsense policies that ensure equity. Spurred by the death of Mike Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri, and beyond, DeRay has become a key player in the work to confront the systems and structures that have led to mass incarceration and police killings of black and other minority populations. He is also the host of the award-winning weekly podcast Pod Save The People - which creates space for conversation about the most important issues of the week related to justice, equity and identity.
Speakers
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Deray McKesson

Campaign Zero
DeRay Mckesson is a civil rights activist focused primarily on issues of innovation, equity and justice. Born and raised in Baltimore, he graduated from Bowdoin College and holds honorary doctorates from The New School and the Maryland Institute College of Art.As a leading voice in... Read More →

Thursday March 21, 2019 9:00am - 10:20am CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor
  Keynote

10:30am CDT

A Tale of Two Libraries and their Streaming Video
Learn the pros and cons of streaming video, which offers convenience and functionality but also concerns about privacy and preservation. You'll learn from the experience of two libraries currently using this technology.
Speakers
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Cindy Badilla-Meléndez

Head of Music and Media Collections, University of St. Thomas
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Barb Bergman

Media Services & Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Minnesota State University, Mankato
Barb has been a librarian at Minnesota State University Mankato for twenty years. Her primary area is the video collection, with additional responsibilities as Public Access library (circulation, interlibrary loan, equipment services) and with the K-12 education collections.

Thursday March 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Library 250
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Hands-On-Tech Pop-Up Classes at the Library
Although the academic library continues to serve as the campus resource for literature, the library continues to look for new ways to facilitate learning. One way the Loyola Notre Dame Library has encouraged new learning is through the exploration of technology. The Loyola Notre Dame Library believes that the ability to create and navigate technology is in alignment with the expanded scope of information literacy as described in the Association of College & Research Library’s “Framework for Information Literacy” and works towards answering the need for digital literacy.
Speakers
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Matthew Treskon

Technology Librarian, Loyola Notre Dame Library
Provides strategic vision and leadership of library technology operations and initiatives to support faculty and students.

LibTech 2019 presentation pptx
Thursday March 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
JBD Lecture Hall
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Intro to Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality in Libraries
In this session, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), Mixed Reality (MR), eXtended Reality (XR) will be introduced in simple terms, and connection to the 21st library will be established. Examples of VR and AR library orientation will be presented, compared and discussed with participants. The moderators will lead a discussion about the technological aspects, as well as the educational value of adding VR and AR to the traditional methods of teaching and learning, as well as the implications for library patrons.
Speakers
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Plamen Miltenoff

St. Cloud State
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Mark Gill

Visualization Engineer, St. Cloud State University
Mark’s career in Software Engineering almost predates the discipline of Software Engineering.  He has three decades of experience in visualization and development of experiential learning environments.  He’s worked in government, military, private, and academic arenas, finally... Read More →
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Aura Lippincott

Instructional Designer, Western Connecticut State University
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Kristi Newgarden

Charter Oak State College

Thursday March 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Local Web Archiving for the Uninitiated Public Library: The Community Webs Program
Many public libraries have active local history collections and collect print materials that document their communities, but, due to to various challenges, very few public libraries are building web archives. Community Webs is an IMLS-funded program that provides education, training, professional networking, and technical services to enable public libraries to fulfill this vital role. Participating libraries have been using Archive-It, the web archiving tool of the Internet Archive. This panel presentation will feature a representative from the Internet Archive and program participants from cohort libraries of varying sizes, including the New Brunswick Free Library of New Brunswick, NJ, and the Marshall-Lyon County Library of Marshall, MN. The Internet Archive will talk about the development, group activities, and outcomes of the full Community Webs program. Cohort librarians will briefly discuss their local projects and share their experiences with the program and tools, including challenges, successes, and tips. Time will be provided for Q&A discussion.
Speakers
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Jacquelyn Oshman

New Brunswick Free Public Library (New Brunswick, NJ)
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Kyrie Whitsett

Partner Coordinator, Internet Archive
As Archive-It’s Partner Coordinator for the Internet Archive, Kyrie Whitsett is often the first person that Archive-It partners meet on their way to web archiving together. She lives in San Francisco and joined the Archive-It team in 2016 after a stint volunteering at the Internet... Read More →
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Emilirose Rasmusson

Teen/Digital Librarian, Marshall-Lyon County Library

Local Web Archiving LibTech2019 pptx
Thursday March 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Taking LibGuides to the Next Level: A Work in Progress
Learn some tips for creating visual cues to improve readability, branding, and the overall public user interface (UI) of your Springshare LibGuides. This presentation will share some fairly simple code and design approaches that resulted in some successes and unexpected outcomes while working to improve LibGuides at an academic library. The recommendations and code samples can be applied to any library or information center utilizing LibGuides. Attendees will learn how to enhance guides to appeal to different learning styles, help users on smaller devices better navigate guides, and create more universally accessible pages to better need the needs of all users. Even if you are not familiar with HTML and CSS, you will be able to copy and paste some of the simple code snippets presented into your own guides, or other online development projects. 
Speakers
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William Straub

Virtual Services Librarian, Hamline University, Bush Library

Taking LibGuides to the Next Level A Work in Progress2q pptx
Taking LibGuides to the Next Level A Work in Progress2q pdf
Thursday March 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Olin-Rice 350
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Untethered: Utilizing an iPad Flashcard App to Interactively Engage and Educate Attendees at Outreach Activities
Attracting event attendees to stop and interact with library staff about library resources and services is a persistent problem in librarianship, especially when you are competing against other, “flashier” exhibits within the immediate area. The challenge is to come up with a way to captivate people and engage them long enough to enlighten them about what the library has to offer that doesn’t involve lugging around a heavy or awkward laptop and requiring access to often patchy or expensive internet service.
Speakers
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Katherine Chew

Associate Librarian, Health Sciences Library, University of Minnesota
Katherine Chew, MLS, is an Associate Librarian and the Research/Outreach Services, Mortuary Science, Center for Allied Health Programs and Center for Bioethics Librarian for the Health Sciences Library at the University of Minnesota. She provides research support and consultation... Read More →

Thursday March 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Library Harmon Room
  60-minute Presentation

10:30am CDT

Using Your Library's Virtual Presence to Reach Users with Disabilities
Is your library working towards improving accessibility to customers with disabilities? Have you developed new programs and services that intentionally welcome individuals with special needs, but are struggling to connect with your target audience? Developing inclusive library services will be more effective if your library connects with the disability community, and leveraging your organization’s virtual presence will help you do that. Dakota County Library’s Youth Services Manager Renee Grassi will share strategies to optimize your library’s website, social media, and digital resources to welcome individuals with disabilities at the library. Learn about innovative, easily replicable and cost-efficient ways to increase awareness of your library services and reach new users in your community.
Speakers
avatar for Renee Grassi

Renee Grassi

Youth Services Manager, Dakota County Library
Renee Grassi has more than 15 years working in public libraries, over 10 years in library management, and recently completed her first semester as Adjunct Professor teaching Library Services to Children and Teens at St. Catherine University for their Library and Information Science... Read More →

Thursday March 21, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Olin-Rice 250
  60-minute Presentation

11:30am CDT

Lunch
All meals will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Savory Grill buffet: your choice of two proteins and two sides served with assorted buns and assorted condiments.
  •  jicama salad with citrus & pepitos
  • slow cooked beef brisket with spicy & mild barbecue sauces 
  • crispy quinoa cake with sweet corn
  • avocado
  • mizuna
  • smoked tomato salsa 
  • baby red potatoes

Thursday March 21, 2019 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor
  Food

11:45am CDT

Birds of a Feather Lunch Conversation for MLPP Pressbooks COI
Conversation for Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project  (MLPP) Community Of Interest members and anyone interested in learning more about this group's efforts. Look for the two marked tables near ths stage.
Thursday March 21, 2019 11:45am - 12:45pm CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor

1:00pm CDT

Better Questions for Better Usability
Usability testing is invaluable for helping us understand what our users want and need, and asking good questions can help us gain the most insight. Usability testing questions that are relevant, clear, and inclusive are key to discovering what good usability really means for our users. The Hennepin County Library usability team will share what we’ve learned from our ongoing usability testing about creating the best and most helpful usability tasks. We’ll also share tips on helpful follow-up questions and how to use questions to redirect usability participants that go down unexpected paths. Whether you're new to or experienced with usability testing, thoughtful focus on your questions can help make your testing more effective and relevant.
Speakers
avatar for Tony Hirt

Tony Hirt

Senior Librarian, Web & Online Services, Hennepin County Library
Tony Hirt (he/him/his) has been a public librarian with Hennepin County Library for eight years. He previously worked in children’s publishing, in a law library, and on a help desk. Tony loves providing reference services and improving the online patron experience through ongoing... Read More →
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Amy Luedtke

Acting Coordinating Librarian, Hennepin County Library--Web and Online Services
Amy has been a public librarian with HCL for almost twenty years and has been a children's librarian, a teen librarian, and a branch manager. Amy loves being able to combine her experiences of serving youth and families with the field of web user experience. Amy received her MLS from... Read More →
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Stephanie Rosso

Principal Web Developer, Hennepin County Library

LibTech 2019 Better Questions Sched pptx
Thursday March 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
JBD Lecture Hall
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Chat Reference at the State Library: #everythingNC to Everyone (in) NC
At the North Carolina Government & Heritage Library, part of the State Library of North Carolina, we have seen our in-person library traffic decrease as the online traffic to our resources has increased. In an effort to meet our patrons where they are, we now offer chat reference during our Monday-Friday business hours. As a library that serves a variety of patron types from all over the state, our patrons range from kindergarten through college students and teachers to family history researchers, from state government employees to library employees, and all types of public researchers in between. The lessons we’ve learned and support systems we’ve put in place thus far can be applied to all types of libraries that provide chat reference. In this presentation, we will share our successes, failures, and solutions from our chat reference program. We’ll provide a history of our chat program and discuss how we train our staff--reference, cataloging, access services, and more--to provide online reference; discuss features of the chat software we use to support our chat staff and share internal information; and share tips for addressing the challenges that come with trying to be #everythingNC to every type of patron, while avoiding collecting more personally-identifying information than is necessary to provide service. Session attendees will learn ways to empower non-reference staff to succeed at chat reference, when and how to provide patron support beyond the chat interaction, and ideas for managing trolls and emergency situations.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Hanft

Jennifer Hanft

Head, Content & Information Delivery, State Library of North Carolina
Library interests include: management & staff development, training & facilitation, reference & instruction, marketing & outreach.
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Erin Holmes

Systems Integration Librarian, State Library of NC

LibTech2019 chat reference pdf
Thursday March 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Library Harmon Room
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Student Podcasting Assignments: Merging Information Literacy and Technology Training in the College Classroom
The CSB/SJU Libraries and CSB/SJU Instructional Technology (formerly Media Services) staff have recently started partnering with faculty from several departments on student podcasting assignments. This session will go over assignment details, the free and relatively simple-to-use technologies we employ, and the supporting documents and resources we’ve developed to support student success. We’ll examine how common information literacy learning objectives for more traditional, paper-based assignments map to podcasting assignments. Session presenters will also address the strengths we each bring to this project (i.e., expertise in information literacy instruction versus technology training and support) and how our shared contributions have led to stronger project design and implementation.
Speakers
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Adam Konczewski

Instructional Technology Specialist, Collge of Saint Benedict
As a Instructional Technologist, Adam Konczewski has been working with both students and faculty by implementing and facilitating modern technology into the hands of future generations. His skills with 3D printing, video production, and robotics have served well when guiding classes... Read More →
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Diana Symons

Associate Director for Learning and Research, College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University

Podcast Treatment pdf
Podcasting Citation Guidelines pdf
Instructional Technology Rubric 2019 pdf
Student Podcasting Assignments Slides pdf
Thursday March 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Olin-Rice 250
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Text Mining for Librarians: Opportunities and Challenges
Although it began in the digital humanities, text mining is becoming increasingly common in other disciplines. Text mining is the process of using software to analyze and investigate text documents to find patterns and concepts. It provides new opportunities for librarians to support researchers as well as engage in their own research. The session will provide an overview of the basics of text mining, how it is being used in current research, and the tools available both free and fee-based. The discussion will continue with potential sources of text to use, looking at text that is both freely available and that which is available through licenses. The presenters will cover the challenges of working with licensed material and the expertise and experience that electronic resource librarians can contribute. Finally the presenters will discuss examples of text mining projects and the session will wrap up with a hands on exploration of a free web based text mining tool. For those who wish to participate in the hands on section please bring a personal device. To access the presentation slides and text files to use during the hands on section of the panel please use the following link. https://z.umn.edu/libtech-mining . Bring Your Own Device session.
Speakers
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Kristen Cooper

Plant Sciences Librarian, University of MN Libraries
Kristen Cooper is the Plant Sciences Librarian at the University of Minnesota. She supports the research of faculty and staff in her departments which includes research metrics and scholarly impact.
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Cody Hennesy

Journalism & Digital Media Librarian, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
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Julie Kelly

Repository co-manager, University of Minnesota

Thursday March 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Olin-Rice 100
  60-minute Presentation, Bring Your Own Device

1:00pm CDT

The Dynamic and Diverse Scholarly Information Landscape: What's Next?
We believe that there have been recent fundamental changes in how faculty gather scholarly information, collaborate with others, and teach students. We created a faculty survey to discover how these trends are changing, how they affect access delivery, and how they might impact our teaching at a small liberal arts college. Considering these changes, are the tools we pay for and use in libraries still cost effective? If we believe scaffolding information literacy instruction is important, how should we bring students through our education systems and beyond? These are the kinds of questions we had about faculty research trends. We compared our results to three years of first-year student data on research preferences to see where favorites overlapped, or more importantly, where they diverged. In this session, we will share our findings, discuss the results, and ask for your input. How do we all work together to benefit from diverse research styles and techniques, and how might we use others’ perspectives to enhance our own research? Bring Your Own Device session.
Speakers
avatar for Theresa Borchert

Theresa Borchert

Electronic Resources Librarian, Concordia College
VC

Thursday March 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room
  60-minute Presentation, Bring Your Own Device

1:00pm CDT

The Escape Room: Supporting Student Success Through a Game-based Immersive Experience
Our library prides itself on embracing new and innovative ways to encourage students to connect to and utilize the Libraries’ resources and services. In August 2018 we created a library Escape Room, highlighting key resources and technologies to promote library literacy through a game-based, active learning exercise. Escape Rooms are a recent and popular phenomenon. They are a physical adventure game that require participants to complete a series of puzzles or tasks to advance to the next stage and, eventually, to “escape from the room.” The challenges our participants face compel them to engage with various elements of our Makerspace, Virtual Reality, and Digital Media spaces, to investigate the capabilities of Tech Lending items, and even to perform basic database research. The Escape Room has appealed to a diverse range of students, from first-time visitors to power users. We believe that the Escape Room has provided a platform to both help improve academic performance by increased familiarity with the Libraries’ resources, but also provide opportunities for participants to become aware of other services and expertise we offer. We believe that the Escape Room is the first step towards providing a new form of programming, one that incorporates elements of both information literacy and increased awareness of library resources and services into a physical, problem-solving game. We would like to share with you our experiences in developing and implementing this activity.
Speakers
avatar for Justin Haynes

Justin Haynes

Staff, North Carolina State University
avatar for David Tully

David Tully

Librarian for Student Success & Affordability, North Carolina State University Libraries
Librarian at NC State University. Interests include Open Education, Development, Assessment and Outreach.As a Fellow I am leading a strategic initiative which places our Libraries at the heart of the University’s effort to support vulnerable students, especially those who are economically... Read More →

Thursday March 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  60-minute Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Virtually Expanding Your Bookshelves
Library buildings are expensive and cannot be continually expanded to fit the always increasing amount of items available for library communities. The Beaver Dam Community Library is running out of shelving space, yet the librarians are able to add thousands of new materials to their shelves each year. Over the last three years, the Beaver Dam Community Library has expanded the digital resources available to its community. Applications such as RBDigital, Overdrive, Hoopla, and several more offer patrons an expanded amount of items ready for checkout. Movies, e-books, e-audiobooks, and music are all available at the click of a button, even when the library is closed. Through this shelving expansion, the public library’s staff has created programs and marketing schemes to teach its community about using computers and tablets to access these digital resources. The digital resources, their successes, and failures will be reviewed along with some tips and tricks on how the librarians handle the constant learning curve during a digital shelving expansion.
Speakers
avatar for Colleen Hallfrisch

Colleen Hallfrisch

Technology and Public Services Librarian, Beaver Dam Community Library

Thursday March 21, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Olin-Rice 150
  60-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

IR Content: Oh the Places You Will Go! (With a Nod to Dr. Seuss) (Lightning Round)
The journal Tapestries has been published by the DeWitt Wallace Library in conjunction with the Macalester American Studies Department for the past 9 years.  Each year the editorial collective is a new group of students, and each year they go through a somewhat transformative process as they come to grips with releasing their scholarship out into the world.  This session will look at “dashboard” analytics data available to each author.
Speakers
avatar for Dave Collins

Dave Collins

Research & Instruction Librarian, Macalester College

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  10-minute Lightning Round

2:15pm CDT

Making Magic: Creating Digital Exhibits with the MagicBox at UND (Lightning Round)
The MagicBox is a multimedia display case that allows libraries to create interactive digital exhibits highlighting their physical and digital collections. Physical items can be displayed within the box while users use the touch screen to virtually flip through books, interact with 3D models, and browse images and videos. Since purchasing the MagicBox we’ve created one exhibit and accompanying reception and are currently creating our second exhibit (to be released in January 2019). In the process we’ve worked with our university art department, School of Aerospace Studies, and local heritage foundation to highlight materials with significance for broad swathes of the campus community. We’d like our audience to walk away from our presentation with an understanding of how this technology can be used to highlight unique items within their collections; the lessons we’ve learned about how to effectively collaborate with outside departments and community organizations to create exhibits; and, ideas about how to integrate digital collections with physical items to create better interactive multimedia experiences
Speakers
avatar for Heather Rogers

Heather Rogers

Education & Human Development Librarian, University of North Dakota
avatar for Zeineb Yousif

Zeineb Yousif

Digital Initiatives Librarian, University of North Dakota

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  10-minute Lightning Round

2:15pm CDT

Opendora: Minnesota State’s One-stop Shop for Open Educational Resources (Lightning Round)
Opendora, developed by PALS, is a digital archive for open educational resources. Minnesota State’s goal in developing Opendora was to create a central digital archive for faculty and librarians to leverage licensed open educational resources (OER) with the ability to easily access, load, and share material. This ultimately results in customized resources that best meet the needs of students and reduces the cost of textbooks. Opendora allows the storage of, or linking to, course content including textbooks, lecture notes, syllabi, reading lists, videos, and more. Opendora uses an open source platform that provides simple, customized forms to load OER material. This talk will provide a brief overview of Opendora and future plans.
Speakers
avatar for Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson

System Director For Student Success Technologies, Minnesota State Colleges And Universities
avatar for Johnna Horton

Johnna Horton

Executive Director, PALS: a Program of Minnesota State
avatar for Alex Kent

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  10-minute Lightning Round

2:15pm CDT

Rethinking GIS Education: Teaching Critical Spatial Storytelling in Libraries (Lightning Round)
At Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Libraries, we are working to change the focus of GIS education from the “how to” method to “why model” method. This includes broadening efforts to engage students and faculty in spatial literacy, not only in understanding analysis of large spatial data sets but how and for what purpose these data sets were generated. We also engage students in critical evaluations of the algorithms and software behind the maps they make. To explore this topic in library settings, we have organized a spatial storytelling workshop series that brings people from different colleges around CMU together with members of the broader Pittsburgh community to evaluate methods of digital storytelling through online story mapping platforms or tools. By approaching GIS skills through the lens of data analysis and finding a research story, we communicate to students the importance of critical spatial thinking alongside the basics of GIS tool use. We hope that by providing these workshop materials publically anyone from academic or community libraries to K-12 educators can participate.
Speakers
avatar for Emma Slayton

Emma Slayton

Data Curation, Visualization, and GIS Specalist, Carnegie Mellon University
I currently serve as a Data Curation, Visualization, and GIS Specialist at the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries. As an archaeologist, I focused on using computer modeling to hypothesize the location of early canoe routes in the Caribbean. I have experience working with GIS and... Read More →

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  10-minute Lightning Round

2:15pm CDT

Virtual Reality in Instruction: a Common-Sense Solution (Lightning Round)
Felicia Smith is exploring the possibilities for incorporating Virtual Reality technology such as Oculus Rift, into library instruction for undergraduates. This Virtual Reality activity would put students in an initial set of everyday situations, requiring them to use their "common-sense." Students are immediately transferred into a secondary setting, in the library, requiring them to use the exact same reasoning. Option 1: Is it safe to drink something from a stranger, in a nightclub, that could be spiked? Option 2: Is it safe to drink water and pills from an Emergency Room (E.R.) nurse, who you never met before? These scenarios illustrate the same thought processes that are used to evaluate situations and determine who is a trusted source and ascribe motives to each. This is the same discernment needed to become Information Literate. The nightclub character represents an unknown information provider. The nurse's credibility represents trusted expertise, similar to scholarly materials in academia. This presentation will show students that they already possess all the analytical power they need to be Information Literate. Felicia’s Virtual Reality program idea was published in the January 2018 issue of Computers in Libraries and her book chapter will be published by ALA, in Fall 2018 within a book titled, “Beyond Reality: Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed Reality in the Library.” Felicia has a proven record of incorporating Active Learning techniques and technology into library instruction. She published a book (Cybrarian Extraordinaire) detailing her highly successful library activities using the Virtual World of Second Life.
Speakers
avatar for Felicia Smith

Felicia Smith

Head of Learning and Outreach, STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Felicia A. Smith is Head of Learning & Outreach at the Stanford University Libraries. She was a Criminal Defense Private Investigator in Chicago, Illinois specializing in homicide and narcotics and carrying her .357 Magnum revolver. She has published a book and several scholarly articles... Read More →

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
  10-minute Lightning Round

2:15pm CDT

15 iOS Apps Every Librarian Should Know
Venturing into the Apple App Store can be a daunting task. With over 2 million apps to choose from, how will you know which ones are the best? This session will focus on 15 paid and free iOS apps that should be on the radar of every librarian. Apps discussed will fall into 4 broad categories: Workflow Management, Graphic Design, Create, and Habit Building. Participants will have an opportunity to explore these helpful apps in an interactive session. BYOD - Bring Your own Device.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Breu

Amanda Breu

Curriculum Center Librarian, Concordia College-Moorhead

15 iOS Apps Every Librarian Should Know pdf
Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
JBD Lecture Hall
  90-minute Presentation, Bring Your Own Device

2:15pm CDT

Beyond the One Shot: Planning Multi-Day Tech Workshops
Anyone who has delivered a one-shot instruction session knows the learning outcomes in a single workshop are best kept bite-sized. Designing a longer tech training will leave your library learners with a deeper understanding of the tech topic - but multi-day sessions require more planning. This session will cover the nuts and bolts of how to plan engaging and effective tech training series for any age. Whether teaching coding or social media, multi-day sessions will encourage your attendees to build relationships with one another and explore how the tech topic can be applied in their own lives.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Hartline

Megan Hartline

Community Technology Center Supervisor, Denver Public Library

Beyond the One Shot Worksheets pdf
Beyond the One Shot Pres pdf
Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Olin-Rice 150
  90-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Creating an Idea Factory: Tiny Technology Tasks Solve Bigger Problems
Join us for a candid discussion on how to solve BIG problems with bite-sized tasks. A technologist, librarian, and computer science student will discuss personal experiences, highlighting key successes and a few failures, presenting an opportunity/idea factory for session participants to discover how to bring what we’ve learned into their own institution. Several practical “bite-sized” tasks will be demonstrated, and panelists will explain their problem-solving approach for each task. Additionally, the session will end with practical solutions derived by stitching together bite-sized tasks to solve much larger problems, where/how Google Apps and scripts may be useful, and other points to consider when automating processes. While this session will highlight technical automation processes, no experience with Google Apps or other scripts is required to participate.
Speakers
avatar for Angie Vetsch

Angie Vetsch

Co-chair, Instruction Round Table (UMN Morris)
Angela is a librarian at the Rodney A. Briggs Library. She is interested in all types of technology and frequently helps troubleshoot technology challenges with all types of users. As Digital Services Coordinator, she is responsible for a variety of library servers and systems. She... Read More →
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Jackson Tenor

University of Minnesota Morris
avatar for Matt Zaske

Matt Zaske

Developer/Fleet Admin, University of Minnesota
I have over 25 years of broad IT experience including fleet/desktop systems management (Windows and Mac), server administration (Linux and Windows), and web/native applications architecture and development. Theatre nerd, mustache aficionado, storyteller, technology grief counselor... Read More →

IdeaFactoryPresentationSlides pptx
Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Olin-Rice 250
  90-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Digital Humanities in Libraries: Where Are We Now?
It's been five years since the first DASHcamp took place at the University of Minnesota, an early landmark meeting of digital humanists in Minnesota. This roundtable session will reflect on how far digital humanities has come since then, and speculate on DH's future. Panelists are all DH practitioners working at local academic institutions.
Speakers
avatar for Kent Gerber

Kent Gerber

Digital Library Manager, Bethel University
My digital arena includes digital collections, digital humanities projects, and our library's makerspace. I love facilitating conversation and knowledge creation throughout the research and creative process and seeking out voices that are not as easily found in the scholarly and historical... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Logsdon

Alexis Logsdon

Humanities and Digital Scholarship Librarian, University of Minnesota
avatar for Amy Mars

Amy Mars

Research & Instruction Librarian, St. Catherine University
Research, Instruction, & Outreach Librarian, St. Catherine University
avatar for Jason Paul

Jason Paul

Research/Instruction & Emerging Technologies Librarian, Saint Olaf College

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Leonard Center Hall Of Fame Room
  90-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Glider: An Open Source Platform for Custom Display Wall Applications
Display walls have garnered significant interest in the library community as visible investments towards a digital, collaborative, visual approach to academic endeavors. However, once purchased, support staff realize that there are a limited number of out-of-the-box applications that showcase the utility of these significant investments. Brown University Library faced such a challenge with their display wall, installed in 2012. A series of experimental custom solutions led staff there to plan a generalized platform for developing display wall applications, called Glider. Glider is targeted at library staff with entry-level HTML skills, and offers increasing customization opportunities for those with CSS and Javascript expertise. This workshop will allow participants to discuss the opportunities and difficulties faced by libraries with display wall technologies, and will incorporate a presentation and hands-on demonstration of the Glider system in its current state of development. Participants will be invited to comment and provide feedback on this work-in-progress. Bring Your Own Device session.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Rashleigh

Patrick Rashleigh

Brown University Library

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Olin-Rice 100
  90-minute Presentation, Bring Your Own Device

2:15pm CDT

Pressbooks and Associated Technologies: Innovative Projects, Creating and Publishing Books by Libraries
Limited Capacity filling up
This panel presentation shares innovative ways to engage patrons from a variety of library types and patrons including students, faculty, and teachers. In one case study, Winona State University has collaboratively published three books written by graduate students in Leadership Education. WSU used a variety of technologies, one of which is Pressbooks. Fortunately WSU has supported and has access to the subscription level Pressbooks  through the statewide subscription available by Minnesota Libraries Publishing Project (MLPP) initiative. In addition to Pressbooks, Canva, Ingramspark, Adobe Creative Cloud, and bepress Digital Commons are all used in our process to create and publish print and ebooks written and edited by our graduate students. This process can be replicated in a variety of ways with alternative platforms.  In the second half of this session, attendees will have the opportunity to use Pressbooks to create an ebook.  Attendees will create their own Pressbooks account, learn about basic Pressbook features, and create their own ebook. Please note, this session is limited to 30 people.
Speakers
avatar for Kendall Larson

Kendall Larson

Digital Collections & Liaison Librarian, Winona State University
Creative partnerships within the academic communities and beyond. Digital Collections" Presenting to the public: video, audio, documents, and images. File preservation and storage.
avatar for Matt Lee

Matt Lee

Associate Director, Minitex
Matt is an Associate Director at Minitex, where he works with colleagues on statewide e-resource programs like ELM and AskMN, cooperative purchasing of e-resources and library products, and high density library storage.
avatar for Ruth Dukelow

Ruth Dukelow

Executive Director, CLIC
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Sarah Hawkins

Project Manager, MELSA
Sarah Hawkins is a Project Manager at the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA). Sarah manages the MN Writes MN Reads program and oversees groups addressing library service concerns related to Legacy programming, adult programming, facilities, collection development, and jobs... Read More →
avatar for Shane Nackerud

Shane Nackerud

Director, Course Materials Services, University Of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Shane Nackerud has worked at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities since 1998, first as the Libraries webmaster, then as the Director of Web Development, and currently as Interim Director of Content Services. In his current position Shane is working on finding new ways of integrating... Read More →
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Dr. Barbara Holmes

Winona State University

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Neill 302
  90-minute Presentation

2:15pm CDT

Virtual Reality Pilot Program
XR Immersive media (virtual, augmented and mixed reality) is being introduced into public libraries. Each offer patrons’ experiences that rely on different technology standards and have different resource and staffing requirements. We explore the opportunities and challenges in our discussion with subject matter experts who are based in California and Nevada libraries and have pioneered XR media integration over the last three years in more than 225 libraries. Setup, installation, staff training and XR media collection development will be reviewed. Best practices will be shared and a roadmap for libraries to use in integrating XR into library collections and programs, especially those focused on learning outcomes. A review of hardware and software applications for this ever-changing technology will also be included. 
Speakers
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Sara Jones

Marin County Free Library
avatar for John MacLeod

John MacLeod

Director, XRLibraries
For the last 25 years, he has worked to make technology available and accessible to the community through his non-profit New Media Learning and XRLibraries. He continues to build a national clearinghouse for libraries to share best practices in the use of XR technologies in libr... Read More →
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avatar for Tammy Westergard

Tammy Westergard

State Librarian, Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records
Tammy Westergard is State Librarian at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR). Her great passion is advancing educational opportunities through the library. She helped spearhead statewide initiatives in workforce development, extended reality, and library development... Read More →

Thursday March 21, 2019 2:15pm - 3:45pm CDT
Library Harmon Room
  90-minute Presentation

3:45pm CDT

Closing Reception
All meals will have vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free options.

Assorted hors d'oeuvres and beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
Thursday March 21, 2019 3:45pm - 5:15pm CDT
Leonard Center 2nd Floor
  Food

4:00pm CDT

Hotel Shuttles: See description or check with hotel for actual times. Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.
Signing up in Sched does not reserve spot on shuttle.

Radisson: Afternoon runs to the Radisson on Thursday (3/21):
Leaving Macalester at 4:15 and 5:45 p.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Radisson Roseville or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Front Desk at 651-636-4567.  

Sheraton: Afternoon runs to the Sheraton from Macalester College on Thursday (3/21):
Leaving Macalester at 4:15, 5:15 and 5:45 p.m.
If you need to arrange an alternate shuttle pick up with the Sheraton Midtown or miss the final scheduled shuttle, please call their Shuttle Service at 612-366-8485 (preferred) or the hotel directly at 612-821-7600.

Thursday March 21, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Hotels/ Leonard Center East Entrance
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