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Thursday, September 29
 

8:50am CDT

ARLD Poster Session
Session Evaluation

Please join us for our annual ARLD poster session, highlighting the current research, professional activities, and interests of select ARLD members. See how Minnesota's academic and research libraries are engaging and developing 21st century learners! ARLD members and anyone interested in current trends in academic and research libraries is encouraged to attend.

2016ARLDPosterSessions pdf
Thursday September 29, 2016 8:50am - 9:50am CDT
Lake Superior Ballroom L
  Administration and Leadership

8:50am CDT

MILE 2017: Leading for Life
Session Evaluation
Learn about the Minnesota Library Association's Institute for Leadership Excellence (MILE). During this breakout session, MILE 2015 alumni will share their experiences, demonstrate MILE leadership & teamwork exercises, and a panel of MILE alumni and their mentors will provide a Q and A session. Attendees will learn about the MILE program and how to apply for the MILE 2017: Leading for Life conference. In addition to speakers and a panel, MILE alumni will be in the audience to support the discussion.
Speakers
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Karen Pundsack, Executive Director, Great River Regional Library

Karen has worked at Great River Regional Library since 1999, first as a branch manager in Sauk Centre and later in Albany. She moved into administration in 2009 and was appointed as Executive Director in May 2015.  Karen has a bachelor's degree in mass communication from St. Cloud... Read More →
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Marcus Lowry, Teen Librarian, Ramsey County Library

Marcus is the former chair of Great Graphic Novels for Teens, Amazing Audiobooks, and Intellectual Freedom committees for YALSA.  His focus is on outreach with marginalized youth as well and creating interesting Makerspaces.  He is delighted to be back to the north shore talking... Read More →
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Julia Carlis, Youth Programming & Outreach Librarian, Dakota County Library

As Youth Programming/Outreach Librarian, Julia Carlis ensures branch librarians are able to deliver excellent programs from storytime to art classes, computer programming to magic. She coordinates with program vendors, other county departments, and across the library system to create... Read More →
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Sarah Hawkins, Resource Librarian, East Central Regional Library

Sarah is the Resource Librarian for East Central Regional Library, where she has worked since 2011, after receiving her MLIS from Drexel University.  She loves all things digital, and is an audiobook junkie.  Sarah is also currently the co-chair for MLA's Reference and Adult Services... Read More →
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Jill Smith, Director, Bayport Public Library

Jill Smith is the director of the Bayport Public Library. She has worked in public libraries for over 20 years in many different roles. She completed her MLIS in 2001 at the University of North Texas. In the library world her two favorite things are eBooks and baby storytime.
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Shelly Grace, Executive Director, SAMMIE

Shelly has worked in public, academic, medical and corporate libraries. She has co-presented on assessment at the Library Technology Conference, co-presented a poster presentation on how librarians choose electronic or hard copy journals at NASIG, and co-authored a paper on adapting... Read More →
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Chris Magnusson, Automation Librarian, Arrowhead Library System

Chris Magnusson, Automation Librarian, Arrowhead Library System (MILE 2015) Chris Magnusson worked in various positions at the Hibbing Public Library for ten years and continues to volunteer as a church librarian and work part-time as a library consultant for the Minnesota Military... Read More →

MILE Brochure pdf
Thursday September 29, 2016 8:50am - 9:50am CDT
Gooseberry Falls Room 1
  Administration and Leadership, Public Services

1:45pm CDT

Library Legislative Process 101
Session Evaluation
Are you curious about the legislative process and MLA's legislative committee, the Legislative Forum, and Library Legislative Day? Library advocacy is for everyone, not just library directors and administrators. Join both seasoned and not-so-experienced library advocates at this roundtable to explore and share how we can advocate for library services for Minnesota citizens at the legislature. Discover how you can get involved in the exciting and critical legislative process.
Speakers
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BM

Thursday September 29, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Gooseberry Falls Room 1
  Administration and Leadership, Library Trustee and Friends

3:50pm CDT

An Introduction to User Experience Thinking: Across the Library
Session Evaluation
This session provides a broad and accessible understanding of the key concepts involved with UX, as well as the inclusion of examples of thinking, planning, and design, that occur throughout the different entities that make up an academic library organization (reference, instruction, circulation, web design, physical layout, etc.) that emphasize the user's experience when interacting with library services. Real examples of these will be highlighted, discussed, and analyzed.
Speakers
MD

Thursday September 29, 2016 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Split Rock Room 1
  Administration and Leadership

3:50pm CDT

Coach Your Team to Greatness!
Session Evaluation
One of the library’s most important assets is its staff; however, we often wait a full year to give them feedback on their work. Recently Anoka County Library switched to a quarterly coaching model, which included writing new work outcome statements for all staff and training supervisors to be coaches who meet with staff quarterly to review progress on their goals and improve performance. These coaching sessions allow a supervisor to check in on goals, training needs, ideas and more. In this session you will learn what the coaching model is and how it was implemented in Anoka County, how the coaching model changed the way supervisors and staff interact and improved communication in the library, how to fit these coaching sessions into your busy schedule, and how to get staff buy-in by developing work outcome statements from the ground up with feedback from all staff.
Speakers
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Jenn Straumann, Community Engagement Manager, Anoka County Library

Jenn Straumann is the Community Engagement Manager for Anoka County Library. In her role she supports library staff in developing learning opportunities, building partnerships and connecting the community with ideas, information and inspiration. Jenn has been a member of the MELSA... Read More →
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Maggie Snow, Director, Anoka County Library

As Director of the Anoka County Library, Maggie Snow brings significant experience within that system and within other libraries, including the Minneapolis Public Library/Hennepin County Library and Carver County Library systems. She is the Past President of the Minnesota Library... Read More →
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Stacey Hendren, Branch Manager, Anoka County Library

Stacey Hendren is passionate about life-long learning and how the library can connect our communities.  In Anoka County, she serves on the Older Adults Team and Digital Literacy Team to discover and develop resources and programs.  As a member of MLA Stacey has served as co-chair... Read More →

Workshop Work Outcomes Chart Library Associates MLA 2016 pdf
Work Outcomes Library Service Assistant MLA 2016 doc
Coaching Worksheet, MLA 2016 docx
Thursday September 29, 2016 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Lake Superior Ballroom O
  Administration and Leadership

3:50pm CDT

Legislative Insider Report
Session Evaluation
Join the MLA Legislative Chairs and our lobbyist for an analysis of all things legislative. What happened in the 2016 session? What expectations do we have for the 2017 session? Is MLA prepared? Will the November elections impact libraries? What should library advocates do now?
Speakers
JT
BM

Thursday September 29, 2016 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Lake Superior Ballroom MN
  Administration and Leadership, Library Trustees and Friends
 
Friday, September 30
 

8:50am CDT

State Library Services On-Demand!
Session Evaluation
Are you interested in getting one-on-one answers about LSTA and Construction grants, running customized reports using public library annual survey data, services offered from the Braille & Talking Book Library, or statewide youth services initiatives from the State Library staff? If so, come to this walk-in "reference" desk and consult with the librarians from State Library Services. We will answer your questions on the spot–or get back to you–whatever it takes to answer your queries.
Speakers
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Jennifer Verbrugge, Library Program and Partnership Coordinator, State Library Services, MN Department of Education

Jennifer Verbrugge is the Library Program and Partnership Coordinator for State Library Services at the Minnesota Department of Education. She oversees the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (Legacy) grant program and statewide programs for youth, such as the 90-Second Newbery and Libraries... Read More →
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Jacqueline Blagsvedt, Youth Literacy and Library Program Specialist, MN Department of Education

Jackie coordinates Minnesota's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) state grant program and administers competitive LSTA grant opportunities. She was previously a children's librarian at Brookdale Library with Hennepin County Library and continues to advocate for high quality... Read More →
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Jennifer Nelson, Director of State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education

Since 2013, Jen Nelson has served as Director of State Library Services at the Minnesota Department of education. Jen has more than 25 years of experience in libraries, working in a number of different capacities at the Minneapolis Public and Hennepin County libraries. She takes an... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 8:50am - 9:50am CDT
St. Louis River Room
  Administration and Leadership, Children & Young Adults

10:55am CDT

Marketing Magic: Top Tips and Tricks for Marketing Your Library
Session Evaluation
With so little time and so little money, how can you magically make your marketing dreams come true? Learn the top tips from library marketers in the trenches, with experience from small, large, and regional libraries. With a little organization and a lot of enthusiasm, you can market your library like a pro!  
Speakers
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Jennifer Harveland, Communication Specialist, SELCO (Southeast Libraries Cooperating)

Jennifer Harveland has worked in media, communication and marketing in varying capacities since her days as an Army broadcaster in the late 1980s. She has experience in print journalism, radio and television, and was even a small town librarian for a couple of years. She has embraced... Read More →
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Karen Lemke, Head of Marketing and Community Engagement, Rochester Public Library

Karen Lemke started at Rochester Public Library in September of 2015. Prior to joining RPL, Karen worked as Marketing Director for the Pine River Library in Bayfield, Colorado (winner of the 2014 Library Journal "Best Small Library in America"). In addition to her time in libraries... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
Gooseberry Falls Room 1
  Administration and Leadership, Public Services

10:55am CDT

State Library Services: Moving Ahead to 2022
Session Evaluation
In 2017, State Library Services is looking ahead to a new Library Services and Technology Act Five Year plan. The plan will support the on-going efforts of Minnesota's libraries to positively impact their communities from 2018 through 2022. Please join us and share your thoughts on trends and directions for library services in the coming years. Come prepared for a wide-ranging conversation about programs that expand services through partnerships for learning and access to information and educational resources for individuals of all ages, circumstances and abilities. Together we will share ideas for statewide initiatives to build networks to support research, education and innovation, improve staff skills, and build the capacity of libraries to serve their patrons. 
Speakers
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Jennifer Nelson, Director of State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education

Since 2013, Jen Nelson has served as Director of State Library Services at the Minnesota Department of education. Jen has more than 25 years of experience in libraries, working in a number of different capacities at the Minneapolis Public and Hennepin County libraries. She takes an... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 10:55am - 11:55am CDT
French River Room 1
  Administration and Leadership, Public Services

1:45pm CDT

Divine Secrets of the Library Sisterhood: In-State Sister Libraries and Why They Matter
Session Evaluation
Learn how your library can reap benefits, such as staff development, mentoring experiences, and problem-solving skills, from partnering with another in-state, “sister” library. This program is all about libraries helping other libraries. Minnesota librarians, library directors, and state library leadership will now have the chance to help lead the nation with this practical approach to collaboration. Kentucky has successfully piloted this concept for the last six years with the Kentucky Sister Library Project (KSLP). We will look at specific projects you can work on with your “sister.” You will glean valuable do's and don'ts from this session and will leave with concrete ideas and lots of inspiration. See how easy it is to participate!
Speakers
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April Ritchie, Adult Services Coordinator, Kenton County Public Library

April Ritchie is the Adult Services Coordinator at the Kenton County Public Library, Erlanger, Kentucky.  She is also the Statewide Coordinator for the Kentucky Sister Library Project, an endeavor of the Kentucky Public Library Association.

Friday September 30, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Split Rock Room 1
  Administration and Leadership

1:45pm CDT

Learn, Lead, Repeat: Professional Development for the Long haul
Session Evaluation
Join the MLA Continuing Education Committee to discuss our recent survey about what Minnesota libraries need in skill training and experiences.   What will make us leaders at every level? How do we spread our knowledge across the whole state? What are barriers to your library getting what you need, and what do your peers need to serve your community to the best of their abilities?   This is not a presentation, but an opportunity to discuss the results of our survey, hear what the committee has planned, and plan options for the future. 
Speakers
MC
NM

MLA 2016 Survey Presentation pdf
Friday September 30, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Gooseberry Falls Room 1
  Administration and Leadership, Support Staff

1:45pm CDT

LSTA Grantee Panel: Meeting Emerging Community Needs through LSTA
Session Evaluation
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants are available through State Library Services to assist many types of libraries from across Minnesota in addressing emerging community needs. In this session, recent LSTA recipients will share how they recognized a need in their community and developed a project to respond to the need. Panelists will also share their experiences with administering their grant projects and highlight project milestones from conception through completion. Learn best practices for identifying and demonstrating a need in your community, and crafting a plan that meets both the organizational and primary audience needs. The session will also include an overview of Minnesota's LSTA plan and World's Best Workforce legislation, which shape the types of projects we are able to support.
Speakers
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Paul Ericsson, Branch Manager, Carver County Library

Paul manages the Waconia, Watertown and Norwood Young America branches. Paul is also the administrative liaison for the Youth Services Team and a passionate champion for early literacy. Prior to working for the Carver County Library, Paul was the Branch Manager of the Bemidji Public... Read More →
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Mary Lukkarila, Director, Cloquet Public Library

Mary Lukkarila became the director of the Cloquet Public Library in 1983.  Many changes have occurred in the delivery of library service to the public during her tenure.  She has observed that one of the most important ways to deliver library service has remained constant (with... Read More →
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Kelly Stade, Library Services Manager, Hennepin County Library

Kelly Stade is a Library Services Manager at Hennepin County Library.  Her background includes ten years of experience in public libraries, working to embed the mission of the library into communities. Kelly Stade is an Administrative Manager at Hennepin County Library.  Her background... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Gooseberry Falls Room 2
  Administration and Leadership, Library Friends and Trustees

1:45pm CDT

More with Less: Project Management for Beginners
Session Evaluation
There isn't enough time. There isn't enough money. Time and money are the two most precious and finite resources in a library, and there simply isn't enough of either. Yet, we are constantly asked to do more, to do more with less. In this session we will explore techniques and methods to stretch our time and money by relying on project management techniques. Library roles are increasingly becoming project-oriented, from collection management to summer reading programs, most of our day-to-day activities are actually projects with a budget and a specific start and end date. Learn how the basic tenets of project management can help you and your team work smarter, not harder while delivering the high quality services your patrons have come to expect. Participants will explore principles of project management through examples from many areas of library work, including the construction of a new building, fundraising, event planning, and collection management.
Speakers
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Kelly McBride, Director, Osceola Public Library

Kelly is director at Osceola Public Library.  In 2013 the Library embarked on a capital campaign to build a 6.5 million dollar facility meant to house municipal functions, community spaces, the library and a Fab Lab. As a member of the campaign cabinet, Kelly is instrumental in... Read More →
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Anthony Molaro, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, St. Catherine University

Anthony Molaro is a nationally recognized speaker, teacher and consultant.  He has written and presented on a wide range of topics, and as a previous Dean and director, he has planned, implemented, and successfully executed multiple projects from building renovations to summer reading... Read More →

More with Less Project Management for Beginners pdf
Friday September 30, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lake Superior Ballroom L
  Administration and Leadership, Support Staff

1:45pm CDT

Now That's What I Call Community!: Professional Development through Local Collaboration
Session Evaluation
Everyone loves the camaraderie of a statewide/national conference with its endless learning opportunities and networking events. However, for some a trip to MLA, ACRL, or ALA isn't enough. For others, it can be difficult to find funds and time for an overnight, multi-day conference. This is when a regional library community can be used to supplement learning and networking. The Lake Superior Libraries Symposium is just such a regional group, dedicated to developing the local library community and educational experiences in the Northland. Comprised of library professionals and like-minded allies from diverse roles and types of libraries, the group has hosted small conferences, tours, socials, and unconferences and has learned a lot along the way! Attendees will learn about how a DIY, come-as-you-are community can be a way to further develop skills, relationships, and community. Expect a list of tools to take home.
Speakers
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Adam Brisk, Online Learning and Outreach Librarian, University of Minnesota Duluth

Adam Brisk is a member of the Lake Superior Libraries Symposium and a resident of Duluth. He has held technology and library positions at Marshall School, WITC, Grinnell College and UMD. He enjoys hiking, biking, and brewery tours, and is proud supporter of the University of Minnesota... Read More →
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Richmond Kinney, Adult & Technical Services Supervisor, Duluth Public Library

Richmond Kinney is a member of the Lake Superior Libraries Symposium and lives in Duluth, MN. Currently she is the Adult & Technical Services Supervisor at Duluth Public Library, and has worked at large and small public libraries, an academic library, and an archive. She is particularly... Read More →
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Shana Aue, Special Collections and Archives Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Superior

Shana Aue is a member of the Lake Superior Libraries Symposium and lives in Duluth, MN. She is currently the Special Collections and Archives Librarian at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Friday September 30, 2016 1:45pm - 2:45pm CDT
Lake Superior Ballroom O
  Administration and Leadership

3:50pm CDT

How to Learn To Stop Worrying And Love Mindfulness: Wellness in the Workplace
Session Evaluation
According to the American Psychological Association's 2015 Work and Well-Being Survey, 29% of employed adults indicated that they felt tense or stressed out during the workday, although 62% of employed adults reported that they had the resources to manage the stress in their daily work life (APA 2015). We all know the technological advancements in libraries are changing the way we do our work and that change causes stress. How well individuals are able to cope with these stressors can affect not only their own engagement and job effectiveness, but their interactions with others. What is the role of the organization in supporting wellness in the workplace?  How can staff incorporate mindfulness in simple ways into their day-to-day work?  Join these presenters as they discuss hands-on exercises and grassroots efforts to support wellness and mindfulness in their departments without spending a lot of time and money on the effort.
Speakers
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Katherine Chew, Associate Librarian & Research/Outreach Services Librarian, UMN Health Sciences Library

Katherine Chew, MLS, is an Associate Librarian and the Research/Outreach Services Librarian for the Health Sciences Libraries at the University of Minnesota.  She provides research support and consultation to University of Minnesota researchers in the Academic Health Center including... Read More →
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MLA Mindfulness Handout pdf
Friday September 30, 2016 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Split Rock Room 2
  Administration and Leadership

3:50pm CDT

Looking Back to Move Forward: 'What I Wish I Had Learned in Library School'
Session Evaluation
Are you a librarian just starting to move forward with your career? Or are you a veteran willing to share your hard earned "in-the-trenches" knowledge? Join us in this entertaining session as we look back at our own education and career: regrets, mistakes, and also successes. What surprised us on entering the field? What do we wish we had learned? What does the constantly evolving profession need from us? Join us as we play "Jeopardy" with our panel of experienced librarians: We will give you tricks from our toolbox to help you better serve the public, manage a successful career, and negotiate the web of relationships that working within a public system involves. We will provide time to share your own tips and techniques. Working together we can use what we've learned collectively to help our profession move towards the future.
Speakers
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Mary Healy, Branch Manager, Anoka County Library

Mary Healy was working part-time as a library clerk at the Hopkins Library in 2003 when the sentence, "You'd make a great children's librarian, Mary" encouraged her to take the step of leaving a 9 year career as a naturalist to leap Into the unknown world of library science. After... Read More →
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Jill Smith, Director, Bayport Public Library

Jill Smith is the director of the Bayport Public Library. She has worked in public libraries for over 20 years in many different roles. She completed her MLIS in 2001 at the University of North Texas. In the library world her two favorite things are eBooks and baby storytime.
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Matt Youngbauer, Library Associate, Anoka County Library

Matt Youngbauer is a Library Associate at the Centennial branch in Anoka County, where he focuses on Youth Services and is co-chair of the Early Literacy Team. In previous lives he's been a bookseller, bookstore manager, magician, leader of Red Balloon's Guys Read program, janitor... Read More →
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Reagen Thalacker, Regional Librarian, SELCO

Reagen wants to live in a world filled with unlimited library funds, books that come bundled with salted caramel hot chocolate, and a personal teleportation device which guarantees that she can travel as much as she'd like without the time spent getting there. As a librarian with... Read More →

Friday September 30, 2016 3:50pm - 4:50pm CDT
Lake Superior Ballroom MN
  Administration and Leadership
 
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