The 1999 ILA/ACRL Annual Spring Conference will take place on Friday, May 7, at the University of Northern Iowa, Maucker Union Expansion, in Cedar Falls. Registration will begin at 8 a.m., the Conference program will start at 9 a.m. and will conclude at 3:15 p.m.
The Conference will be preceded by an informal dinner at the Brown Bottle in Cedar Falls, Thursday evening, May 6, starting at 6 p.m.
The Conference registration fee ($40 for ILA/ACRL members) includes lunch and refreshments during breaks.
Program
8 a.m.
Registration and Refreshments (Maucker Union Expansion Lobby)
9 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks (Maucker Union Expansion B)
Chris Neuhaus, President, ILA/ACRL
Robert Koob, President, University of Northern Iowa
Herbert Safford, Dean of Library Services, University of Northern Iowa
Barbara Allen, Chair, Spring Conference Program Committee
9:15 a.m.
Keynote Address (Maucker Union Expansion B)
Books & Bytes: Information in an Evolving Ethos
Robert Hauptman and Kristi Tornquist, St. Cloud State University, MN
10:15 a.m.
Morning Refreshment Break (Maucker Union Expansion Lobby)
10:45 a.m.
First Contributed Papers Session
Ready Reference Resources and E-Mail Reference on ARL Web
Sites (Exp. B)
Kris Stacy-Bates, Iowa State University
A New Interactive Instructional Facility for the Grinnell
College Libraries: A Reflection (Exp. A)
Brett Cloyd, Grinnell College, and Gretchen Revie, Lawrence University, WI
GIS in Academic Libraries: Services and Issues (Lib.
286)
Beth Clausen, University of Northern Iowa, and Mary McInroy, University of Iowa
The Library of the Future: Customer Based Diversification
(Lib. 378)
Dorothy Persson and Leo Clougherty, University of Iowa
11:30 a.m.
Lunch followed by Business Meeting (Maucker Union Expansion C)
1:15 p.m. Second Contributed Papers Session
Selection of an Automated Library System Using a Structured
Decision Model (Exp. B)
Donna Hirst, Susan Marks, and Caitlin Robinson, University of Iowa
Creating Links between the Past, Present and Future:
Incorporating Longitudinal Data in a Library Self-Study (Exp. A)
Richard Reitsma, Northwestern College
Keeping Our Word: Preserving Information Across the Ages
(Lib. 286)
Lissa Lord and Regina Sinclair, University of Iowa
Developing a Web-Based Index to Local Serials (Lib.
378)
Gerald Peterson and John Wynstra, University of Northern Iowa
2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Refreshment Break (Maucker Union Expansion Lobby)
2:30 p.m.
Third Contributed Papers Session
The University of Iowa Libraries Information Literacy
Initiative (Exp. B)
Marsha Forys, Carol Ann Hughes, and Dorothy Persson, University of Iowa
The Little College that Could: Technology in Small College
Academia (Exp. A)
Sandra Keist and Louise Hay, Grand View College
Building a Web-Based Library Orientation through Competition
and Cooperation (Lib. 286)
Megan Adams, Beth Clausen, Susan Moore, and Barbara Weeg, Univ. of Northern Iowa
Leveraging the Online Catalog in the Age of the Web
(Lib. 378)
Jerry Caswell, University of Northern Iowa
3:15 p.m.
Conference Concludes
Key to Rooms
Exp. B - Maucker Union Expansion B
Exp. A - Maucker Union Expansion A
Lib. 286 - Rod Library, Room 286
Lib. 378 - Rod Library, Room 378
Keynote Speakers
Dr. Robert Hauptman is librarian and professor at Learning Resources and Technology Services at St. Cloud State University. He does reference work and teaches courses in librarianship. As the editor of the Journal of Information Ethics, Dr. Hauptman has a special interest in issues relating to information ethics. He has published and presented widely. His many publications include Ethics, Information, and Technology: Readings (McFarland, 1998), Technology and Information Services (Ablex, 1993), and Ethical Challenges in Librarianship (Oryx, 1988).
Dr. Kristi Tornquist is the Dean of Learning Resources and Technology Services at St. Cloud State University. She provides leadership for campus technology planning, Year 2000 compliance, and the construction of a $32 million library building.
In their keynote address Books & Bytes: Information in an Evolving Ethos Dr. Tornquist will reflect on what it might mean to be a librarian in the 21st century. As information delivery and access methods change, librarians are challenged to rethink what it is they do. Information is becoming ubiquitous, and so, too, must librarians. The expectation of being able to access information at any time and in any place will increase, not decrease, the need for the kinds of services librarians can provide. Dr. Hauptman will focus on ethical considerations for librarianship in the 21st century. Major cultural and social changes in the academic environment demand new perspectives. Technology offers an example of positive benefits bought at a high price. One possible solution to some of the problems in the academic environment is a reemphasis on ethical strictures, although this may now prove to be inadequate. An iconoclastic point of view may help reorient us in an uncertain future.
Contributed Paper Sessions
Ready Reference Resources and E-Mail Reference on ARL Web
Sites
This presentation reports on a study designed to gather information on ready reference and
e-mail reference Web pages at ARL libraries. Questions used in the survey instrument,
results of the survey, and conclusions for future design of Web reference help will be
discussed.
A New Interactive Instructional Facility for the Grinnell
College Libraries: A Reflection
The presenters will discuss a number of issues related to the introduction of a new
Interactive Instructional Facility at Grinnell College Libraries, such as design of the
room, change in instruction methods, use of the room by academic departments, training and
staffing needs, and scheduling issues.
GIS in Academic Libraries: Services and Issues
This presentation intends to define GIS, provide information about GIS services, and
identify issues related to providing such services in the library.
The Library of the Future: Customer Based Diversification
This presentation reports on a multi-phase project undertaken at the University of Iowa
Libraries designed to find out what library resources and services students, faculty, and
staff might need in the future.
Selection of an Automated Library System Using a Structured
Decision Model
This presentation will describe the decision model used at the University of Iowa
Libraries in selecting a new automated library system to replace the NOTIS system.
Creating Links between the Past, Present and Future:
Incorporating Longitudinal Data in a Library Self- Study
The unity and force of a library self-study is greatly enhanced when statistical data has
historic depth of 20 to 30 years and is incorporated into the fabric of the study. The
presenter will outline some practical steps all self-study writers can take to make their
numbers talk.
Keeping Our Word: Preserving Information Across the Ages
This presentation describes the process of replicating a physical library exhibit in a
virtual space. Issues related to planning, research, outlining, writing, editing,
digitizing, mounting and marketing the physical and digital displays will be discussed.
Developing a Web-Based Index to Local Serials
This presentation describes the collaborative efforts of two library departments in
converting a card file index to local serials (student newspapers and alumni magazines)
into a Web accessible and searchable information resource.
The University of Iowa Libraries Information Literacy
Initiative
This presentation describes a project implemented at the University of Iowa Libraries
which integrates the teaching of information literacy skills into the university's
curriculum. The project builds on a partnership between faculty and librarians.
The Little College that Could: Technology in Small College
Academia
This presentation concerns the introduction of technology into the academic areas of a
small undergraduate college. Issues relating to identifying, obtaining, introducing, and
further developing technology are discussed.
Building a Web-Based Library Orientation through Competition
and Cooperation
This presentation will focus on the cooperative and competitive tactics used by four
librarians to obtain desired resources and skills for the creation of a virtual library
orientation.
Leveraging the Online Catalog in the Age of the Web
This presentation explores ways of extending the functionality of the online catalog. Web
versions of online catalogs offer structured search systems and can be linked, for
example, to course bibliographies, library guides and pathfinders, and Internet resources.
The use of HTML frames and scripts will be demonstrated.
1999 Spring Conference Program Committee
Barbara Allen, Chair; Joan Loslo, Beth Clausen, Kathy Parsons, Liga Briedis, Barbara Corson