OHIONET Annual Meeting 2009

DATE: Wednesday, May 6th 2009
LOCATION: University Plaza Hotel & Conference Center, Columbus OH
TIME: Registration begins at 9:15 a.m.; event ends at 2:15 p.m.
COST: $25.00 (includes lunch)

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Sarah Houghton-Jan

Sarah Houghton-Jan is the Digital Futures Manager for the San José Public Library in the heart of the Silicon Valley in California. She also works as a consultant for the Infopeople Project, serves on LITA's Top Technology Trends Committee, and speaks internationally at live and online events for libraries and other institutions.

Ms. Houghton-Jan, who was just named one of Library Journal's 2009 Movers and Shakers, also administers the popular library blog, The Librarian in Black.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS TOPIC: Managing Sustainable New Technologies

Library customers are changing and libraries are rapidly changing in response.  A substantial element of this change is technology, be it hardware, software, or web services and resources.  Many of us have 2.0 services in our libraries already, or are advocating for some.  But how do we make sure that we are making a wise investment of resources?  How do we ensure that these services are sustainable over the long-term? Expert technology librarian Sarah Houghton-Jan shares her experiences with technology planning, responding to users' needs, project planning, getting staff buy-in, and successfully launching and evaluating new services.

AFTERNOON SESSIONS: 

A Library FOR Libraries : Current and Upcoming Programs and Services From the State Library of Ohio

Jo Budler, State Librarian of Ohio
State Library of Ohio staff

Join State Librarian Jo Budler and her staff for an update on the statewide projects and resources available via the State Library.  From online resources to face-to-face interaction, the State Library oversees something for every size and type of library.  Come see what you didn’t know the State Library did and what their plans are for the future!

Topics covered include:

• Statewide Resource Sharing initiative (SWRS)
• Open Source Software ILS
• LearningExpress
• WebJunction Ohio
• Choose to Read Ohio
• Ready to Read

Preparing 21st Century Ohio Learners for Success: The 12-13 Initiative

Jillian Maruskin, Public Services Librarian, Ohio Wesleyan University
Theresa M. Fredericka, Executive Director, INFOhio

In order to be successful in school, college and the workforce, Ohio’s 21st century students must be equipped with the necessary skills to explore and analyze new information. Yet numerous studies confirm that students lack these critical skills. Ohio’s school, public, and academic libraries already work to prepare young people for an information-intensive world and are positioned to influence student success. Learn how INFOhio and OhioLINK will enable Ohio’s P–20 educators and the state’s librarians to better prepare students for successful educational careers and lifelong learning. Discover the goals of the 12-13 Initiative and how they can contribute to creating lifelong learning opportunities for all Ohioans.

Dealing with Information Overload

Sarah Houghton-Jan, Digital Futures Manager, San Jose Public Library

Most of us know, at least anecdotally, that there is far more information flowing into our lives than we could possibly ever process.  Information that creeps in from the multitude of devices, organizations, and technologies can often distract, pressure, and stress us.  Take some time out to join this breakout session, talk with Sarah Houghton-Jan, and explore different strategies for managing and coping with various types of informational overload in the library world.