PROGRAM

• THE WORLD OF SERIALS
  Janice Weide, On-line Coordinator at Salem Public Library, will discuss the variety of ways to access full text periodicals electronically.  This will include products available on CD-ROM, via the Internet, and on-line databases.  Christy Van Heukelem, Library Assistant II from Salem P.L., will share strategies to improve the working relationship with EBSCO subscriptions services.  Emphasis will be placed on communication strategies, conflict resolution, troubleshooting techniques, management reports and an introduction to ESSCONET.
• HOW GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS CAN CHANGE YOUR (LIBRARY) LIFE
  Have "government publications" always intimidated you?  Then this workshop, presented by Harry Goodwin of Portland's Government Bookstore, may be just what you need.  Along with an overview of the vast array of what is printed by the GPO, there will be handouts and discussion of such standard reference tools as the Congressional Directory and Statistical Abstracts.
•  ETHICAL LIBRARIANSHIP: HOW TO MAKE WORKPLACE DECISIONS YOU CAN LIVE WITH
  Dr. Henry (Budd) Kass,from the Lewis & Clark College graduate program in Public Administration will give us a definition of ethical action and show how that definition can be used to make and test ethical decisions and resolve ethical dilemmas.  "Real live" case studies using library situations will be employed to enable workshop participants to practice their ethical decision-making skills.
• WHY DID THE DRACLING HAVE TO DIE?
  Susan Fletcher, award-winning author of Dragon's Milk, Flight of the Dragon Kin, and The Stuttgard Nanny Mafia, explores the treatment of death and other "difficult" subject matter in books for young people.  Come hear why this talented writer often tackles controversial subjects in her work for children in a thoughtful and provocative program.
• ADVANCED SEARCHING
  Even regular users of the DYNIX system don't use all the features that Release 140 has made available.  This program will focus on advanced searching features, the save bibliography function and other seldom used techniques.  Presenter is Mike Smith, local sales representative for Ameritech Library Systems.  
• "HOW MUCH WAS A CORD OF WOOD IN 1800?"
  Author Susan Fletcher did most of her early research into children's literature at a public library.  How do writers do their research anyway, and what part do libraries play in it?  This informative and amusing talk will give you an insider's look into the way one writer approaches this important part of her work.
• HOW THE INTERNET WORKS
  More and more, library users want access to and information about the Internet.  For a wonderfully clear overview, spend an hour with Joshua Eddings, author of How the Internet Works (1994).
• UNWANTED ATTENTIONS
  Working with the public, occasionally you may experience unwanted personal attention from a coworker, patron or customer.  Larry Parks, Human Resources Supervisor with Clackamas County, will lead the group in developing an understanding of the difference between sexually harassing behaviors and acceptable interactions.  We will also explore responsibilities and options for addressing any uneasy situation.
• CHECK OUT 3M'S SELFCHECK SYSTEM
  Will an automated machine replace you at the circulation desk?  Can 3M's SelfCheck System make your life easier, less harried, and more confident so that you are able to give each member of the public your undivided attention?  Does it make human workers look younger and thinner?  Frank Bruske, Senior Account Representative for 3M, will demonstrate the SelfCheck.  Carole Dickerson, Director of the Lake Oswego Public Library, will talk about the introduction of the system at Lake Oswego P.L.  Bev Harris, Library Associate at Salem P.L. will discuss technical aspects of preparing collections for SelfCheck.
• SERVING THE UNDERSERVED: HELPING LIBRARY GENERALISTS WORK WITH YOUNG ADULTS
  In this two hour, in-depth workshop, participants will join in a variety of active learning techniques to discover what makes young adults act like they do, and how library generalists (staff at public service desks, library administrators and managers) can develop attitudes and a plan for service that meet the needs of this specialized group of users.  Presenter Ellen Fader, Oregon State Library's Public Library Consultant, attended a national training seminar "Serving the Underserved," presented by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association, upon which portions of this workshop are based.
• "WHY DO KIDS GET TO HAVE ALL THE FUN?"
  Is your library ready to offer adults fun and educational experiences?  A panel of experts will share their ideas for adult programming.  How to form writing groups and present writers' workshops will be presented by Jean Lindsay, Tigard Public Library's Volunteer Coordinator.  Salem Public Library staff and volunteers put their heads together and created the Adult Summer Reading Club, now in its third year.  Robin Beerbower, Reader's Advisory Supervisor, will discuss funding, themes, the role of volunteers, and the Mystery Night program.  Carolyn Schell, Multnomah County Library's Midland Branch Administrator, will discuss how to start a book discussion group for adults and keep interest alive.
• KEEPING STRESS IN CHECK
  In this workshop, you will enhance your understanding of stress; identify your stressors and how they affect you; and identify and explore coping strategies to help you manage stress.  The workshop will be interactive, informative, insightful and fun.  You will leave with ideas, suggestions, and tools for keeping your stress in check.  Rich Galvez has been the Training Director at Clackamas County for 4 1/2 years.
• LIBRARY JARGON DE-MYSTIFIED
  Joanna Rood, Network Administrator of LINCC will explain (among other things) library jargon like "CIRC," "CAT," and "PAC" in this seminar aimed at Library Trustees, Friends, Volunteers, or even new employees.  
• IMPORTANT MOTIONS!
  Are your meetings chaotic?  This one-hour workshop will focus on the importance of a motion and how it can be used to make your meetings more effective.  Janice Larsen, the presenter, is a registered parliamentarian and is currently the first vice president of the Oregon Association of Parliamentarians.
  

Conference time: 9:00 am to 3:15 pm
Registration fee: $28 full day, $15 half day
Luncheon: Stuffed Chicken Breast or Vegetarian Stir Fry
Attendance: Approximately 250

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