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Rebecca Jones posted this in Learning, Lib, IM, KM on January 31st, 2012 Designing an Academic Library Learning Commons: Students Have Their Say Sue Reynolds @ University of Toronto Scarborough Library
Come talk with Sue about their research study with students on Thursday February 2, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Lower Lobby of the MTCC
This research study is a user needs analysis of the views and comments of potential student users as to what should be included in a learning commons, how the space should be designed and what services should be provided. Focus groups conducted with undergraduate student users of the existing Informatics Commons at the University of Toronto Scarborough Library showed that students appreciated convenient access to desktop computers and to staff help. In a future learning commons, students need spaces for quiet individual computer use, collaborative group computer use, and social activities. Service needs include improved technical, research and writing support.
Rebecca Jones posted this in Leadership on January 31st, 2012 Too often we find ourselves in a leadership role – whether as a team lead, supervisor, or manager, before we’ve really prepared ourselves. And, can you prepare? Or do you learn on the job? Come & discuss this on Thursday Feb 2 at the OLA Superconference in Session 309 @ 9:05 a.m.
The Accidental Manager
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Rebecca Jones posted this in Conferences on January 31st, 2012
OLA Poster Session on Friday February 3, 2012 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Lower Lobby of the MTCC
Community Mapping: Keeping it Simple and Straightforward
Jenny Schnoll and Lina Kim
Toronto Public Library
Toronto Public Library’s new approach to community outreach and engagement says that library staff partner and collaborate with groups and individuals so they can define and fulfill their own interests and needs. To do this well, staff need the right skill set. This poster session describes a community mapping process adopted by TPL to help staff make that first step in community entry. Community mapping is generally recognized as the first step in helping library leaders and branch staff alike develop a new understanding of how the library fits into and contributes to the existing fabric of the community.
Rebecca Jones posted this in Conferences, Lib, IM, KM on January 30th, 2012 Come hear Wellington County Public Library’s experience at the OLA Poster Session on Thursday February 2, Lower Lobby of the Convention Centre, Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Reinvesting in the Carnegie Legacy: Small Public Libraries, Big Community Impact
Danielle Arial
Wellington County Library
Throughout the last decade, the County of Wellington has exemplified a commitment to community investment. In that time, nine of their fourteen branches have been renovated or reconstructed, with the five others to be completed over the next six years. Reinvestment in the County’s five original Carnegie libraries substantiates the very real return on investment Andrew Carnegie imagined. These innovative building projects create healthy, vibrant communities: barrier-free accessibility combined with environmentally sustainable construction standards lay the foundation for significant community impact. Accessible washrooms and parking, along with assistive technologies exemplify the County’s commitment to barrier-free service. Living roofs, rainwater collection for washroom use and daylight harvesting are just a few of the initiatives incorporated into the County’s Green Legacy Building Standards. The poster session will inspire other municipalities, providing ideas as to how they can renew this worthwhile investment.
Here’s a guide to the Posters developed by 28 public, academic, corporate and agency libraries describing programs, projects and research they’ve undertaken. Come talk with them about what they’ve learned — up close and personal!
Lower Lobby of the Convention Centre, Thursday February 2nd and Friday February 3rd, from 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
OLA Poster Sessions: Feb 2 & 3 – Descriptions
Rebecca Jones posted this in Conferences on January 26th, 2012
Comfort & Joy: Yoga and Make-Your-Own-Sundaes During Christmas Exams
Robin Bergart, Jim Brett, Sophia Apostol, Robin Sakowski, Randy Oldham, and Doug Horne
University of Guelph Library
The University of Guelph Library piloted a program last December to help students relieve their stress during the final exam period. We teamed up with the university’s Athletics Centre, Wellness Program, and Students’ Association to offer yoga and relaxation classes, healthy snacks, and a sundae bar! This poster documents the reception by the students. Did they welcome it or find it disruptive? Did it help their studies or distract them instead? What were the most popular activities? How would we do it differently next time?
Talk with U of Guelph – with many other library staff - about their programs and projects on February 2nd & 3rd in the Lower Lobby of the Convention Centre at OLA’s Superconference at the Poster Sessions, 12:00 Noon – 2:00 p.m.
Here’s the full program of OLA Poster Sessions – it’s not published anywhere else!
Rebecca Jones posted this in Learning on January 25th, 2012 During the past 3 years I’ve been incredibly fortunate to work on several projects with Jim Morgenstern of dmA Planning and Management Services. D&J have always sought out the best associates to collaborate with on projects to bring different perspectives and experiences to clients’ unique opportunities and challenges. We don’t know everything that’s for sure! And working with planners who have vast experience in municipal and recreational sectors has been very rewarding, both for us and certainly for libraries.
As a planner, Jim has completed over 50 master plans, facility feasibility studies and operational reviews for public libraries in Ontario and Atlantic Canada. He is expert in all aspects of needs and market assessment; has redesigned service delivery models for urban and rural library systems; worked with architects on library building projects and conducted research for library organizations on planning guidelines and performance measures. He is the principal author of the recently released second edition of the SOLS Resource Manual, The Library’s Contribution to Your Community – which every library interested in demonstrating value should have.
Jim will be one of the speakers at the Leadership Renewal pre-conference Wednesday February 1st. With that much planning experience, in that many organizations he’s seen it all. He’ll work with participants to understand why plans fail, and, obviously, how to avoid failure. People say “oh I hate planning! The plans never get implemented anyway.” Well, as Jim will point out, it isn’t the planning that’s the problem — it’s the lack of clarity, honesty
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Rebecca Jones posted this in Leadership on January 24th, 2012 I’ve been away from the blog for too long. I’ve always been amazed at how our colleagues write such powerful blog posts – daily (Stephen Abram!). I admit it – I can’t do it. Projects and clients and family and faith have been my focus for the past few months. I have so much to say! So, projects or no, it’s time to get back to contemplating and sharing the insights we get while on these projects.
Projects will be much more manageable with Juanita Richardson on board. YEAH! We’re delighted that Juanita has joined D&J as an associate. I’m supposed to put her “official photo” in this blog post, but I like this pic with Jane much better — it shows Jane and Juanita as they are — full of life and fun! You can see the “official” one in the About Us section.
Juanita Richardson joins D&J from Richardson Jalakas & Associates – an information strategy company she founded in 1998. Juanita has experience on both sides of the information industry. Most recently, she worked for many years as Business Development Consultant for CEDROM-SNi. Prior to that, she was Manager of Licensing, Product Strategy and Client Services with InfomartDialog. Before “crossing the street” she was Manager of the Business Information Centre for Deloitte & Touche and held positions in the Research Departments of Wood Gundy and ScotiaMcLeod. She is an instructor at Seneca College’s Library and Information Technician program.
Bilingual, with an MLS, MBA and vast experience in the
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Rebecca Jones posted this in Conferences on October 24th, 2011 The keynotes at the 2011 Internet Librarian Conference were, as always, superb. John Seely Brown and Lee Rainie — learned, engaging speakers – who could ask for more? Libraries should show these at staff meetings and discuss the issues and possibilities raised.
Rebecca Jones posted this in Learning on October 21st, 2011 Thanks to the 48 County and District Law Libraries in Ontario for inviting me to speak at the Conference for Ontario Law Associations’ Libraries yesterday. Such a wonderful, engaged group! There’s nothing like talking about what success means for each of us and how information professionals’ success hinges on their curiousity, ability to connect, contribute, and thinking critically, and – of course – their competence.
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