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Registration is now open for the ALAO Instruction Interest Group 2012 Spring Workshop, which will be held on Monday, June 4^th at Ashland University.

Entitled, “Energizing Library Instruction: Pedagogical Voodoo to Animate Classroom Zombies,” the workshop promises to rejuvenate even the most zombie-fied students and library instructors with active learning topics such as embedded librarianship, instructional design, mobile devices, and digital storytelling.

See flyer for full program details.  (Only include this sentence if the flyer can indeed be attached.)  Space is limited; register today!

The deadline to submit a proposal to the ALAO Annual Conference, “Impact Factor:  The Value of Academic Libraries”  has been extended to May 11th. Submit your proposal today! See http://alaoweb.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1293409 for more information. 

The CMCIG has announced their spring workshop focusing on “The Future of Ohio Libraries,” May 18th at the State Library of Ohio. Please see the flier below for more details and registration information. 

Please save the date for the annual ALAO Instruction Interest Group (IIG) Spring Workshop.  This year’s event will take place at Ashland University (located in beautiful Ashland, Ohio) on Monday, June 4^th, 2012.

 Our conference theme and registration details will follow soon.  We hope you’re able to join us for this invaluable opportunity for learning, professional growth, and networking with colleagues from around the region.

Best wishes,

The ALAO Instruction Interest Group

Lauren Wahman + Kathryn Venditti, Co-Chairs

Impact Factor:  The Value of Academic Libraries
Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) 38th Annual Conference
Friday, October 26, 2012
Roberts Centre, Wilmington, Ohio

Deadline:  May 4, 2012

The ALAO Conference Planning Committee invites you to submit proposals for presentations, lightning sessions, round table discussions and poster sessions for the 2012 Annual Conference. Share your experiences, practical solutions, expertise, and innovative practices with colleagues from all types of academic libraries.  Applicants are encouraged to develop creative proposals that show thoughtful exploration of this year’s conference theme: “Impact Factor:  The Value of Academic Libraries.” Join us as we explore the many ways in which academic libraries impact the campus, our communities and our profession. Possible topics include:

• Calculating value through assessment
• Identifying the library’s role in student learning and retention
• Reallocating resources to increase return on investment
• Promoting the library through marketing, programming, and public relations
• Showcasing the value of library staff
• Meeting the needs of our diverse user communities
• Serving our community through outreach & service learning
• Curating and publishing unique institutional content  
• Adopting new technologies to connect users with information

PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING:

Presentations may take the form of contributed papers, demonstrations, workshops, research, or panel discussions.  

Lightning Talks are designed to be fast-paced, thought provoking, and energizing.  Presenters will have 7 minutes to deliver their practical or conceptual topics. There will not be scheduled time for Q & A; however, presenters may use part of their 7 minutes for this purpose.

Roundtables are small, informal group discussions designed to facilitate networking and information exchange. Facilitators should identify and develop a topic that will allow participants to discuss how they are dealing with specific issues at their libraries. Please include 2-3 questions to be addressed during the discussion in the proposal.

Posters should graphically represent a topic and include text, tables, images, or other multimedia formats. Handouts are welcome and encouraged. Presenters will share their ideas with attendees during a designated time slot of the conference.

PROPOSAL PROCESS GUIDELINES:

• You are welcome to submit multiple proposals, however, please know that no more than 2 will be included in the final program.  

• All proposals will be blind-reviewed for content, relevance to the conference theme, and overall appeal.  A concise, clearly written description and abstract will help the reviewers evaluate your offering more clearly.
• Exclude the name of your institution, department and any personal names in the abstract to expedite the blind review process. You do not need to exclude this information in the brief description.
• You will be contacted regarding your a-v/technology requirements when your proposal is accepted.
• Please print a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting.
• You will receive an email confirmation upon submission.
• You will receive an email confirmation upon submission. If you do not receive this confirmation email, please contact:  Aaron Olivera, The Ohio State University, olivera.3@osu.edu
• Need help? Click here for a PDF document describing the online proposal process.
• All presenters will be responsible for their own registration and travel costs.

PROPOSALS MAY BE SUBMITTED VIA:  http://alaoweb.org/events

GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AND SUPPORT STAFF
 
ALAO seeks to encourage  support staff development and participation in ALAO activities.  ALAO also seeks to provide opportunities for students and new librarians to grow professionally and encourages participation towards a career in academic libraries.  To that end ALAO awards a Support Staff Presenter Grant and a Student Presenter Grant annually.  Grant monies of $150 for each award are intended to assist with the costs incurred in preparing the presentation and modest travel costs associated with the presentation.  More information, including eligibility requirements is available via the following links.

     Student Presenter Grant:      http://www.alaoweb.org/procmanual/policies.html#studentpresenter   
     Support Staff Presenter Grant:    http://www.alaoweb.org/procmanual/policies.html#sspresenter

Applications for student and support staff presenter grants are available at http://alaoweb.org/events.   

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) Continuing Education Grant is awarded each year to support the cost of participating in professional development opportunities. Current ALAO members are eligible to apply for funds to defray the costs of attending any library-related educational opportunity occurring during the 2012 calendar year.
The ALAO Professional Development Committee (PDC) will select the application(s) that best explain how the grant will further the applicant’s professional development. The amount of money available for the 2012 Continuing Education Grant Program is $2,500. These funds may be awarded to one individual or divided among two or more top-ranked applicants. The PDC will take into consideration the amount of funding the applicant’s employer will provide for the request, as well as what the employer provided during the past fiscal year. The PDC will notify award recipients and will arrange payment. Within sixty days of the educational event, the recipient must submit a brief report to the PDC confirming proof of attendance.
Please note that awards equal to or greater than $600 USD are subject to taxation and will be reported to the Internal Revenue Service. Recipients of awards equal to or greater than $600 USD must provide their social security number to the ALAO fiscal agent prior to disbursement of award monies.
Please complete the online application for the grant at http://www.alaoweb.org/events. Be sure to provide the required documentation, including a description of how the continuing education opportunity will further your professional development and an itemized list of associated costs. The deadline for application is January 20, 2012.
If you have any questions, please contact the PDC Chair, Krista McDonald at: mcdonak@muohio.edu.

Kathleen Pickens-French, Miami University Hamilton

Kenneth Burhanna, Head of Instructional Services for Kent State University Libraries, has been named ALAO’s 2012 Distance Learning Visionary. Kenneth’s leadership and vision in supporting distance learning has been demonstrated through his commitment to developing strategic partnerships on campus, providing professional development opportunities, and by developing support tools and resources for librarians and instructors.

Ken will share more of his distance learning experience & philosophy at the 2012 DLIG Spring Workshop in a session entitled “A Strategic Action Plan for Distance Learning Support.” Attendees can look forward to four learning outcomes:
1. A clearer vision for the strategic role their libraries can play in distance learning.
2. Tools and approaches for providing leadership on distance learning initiatives.
3. Models for creating guiding documents and online support tools.
4. An awareness of key challenges for libraries in distance learning.
Congratulations, Kenneth! For more about the Distance Learning Visionary and/or Kenneth, please visit the DLIG blog at http://distancelibrarians.wordpress.com or the ALAO website at http://www.alaoweb.org/Default.aspx?pageId=1207848 .
Save the date! The DLIG Spring Workshop is tentatively scheduled for Friday, May 11th at the Voice of America Learning Center located in West Chester, Ohio (on I-75, just north of Cincinnati). Details about additional sessions and registration will be forthcoming in February.

The ALAO RPC is very pleased to announce our Research Grant Program for 2012. ALAO members can apply for up to $1000 in research funding to help cover costs for current or upcoming research projects.
For more information and to apply for the 2012 ALAO Research Grant please visit our ALAO web page:
http://alaoweb.org/committees/researchpub/2012-research-grant

Reserve your spot today – deadline October 21st.

The exciting ALAO 2011 Conference (Nov. 4th) lineup includes:
• Opening keynote with ACRL Vice-President/President Elect Steven J. Bell
• Presentations, posters, and spotlight sessions, all centered on change in today’s academic libraries
• Vendor spotlights
• Lunch with colleagues
• Plenty of time for networking
• Much, much more!

The ALAO 2011 Pre-Conference (Nov. 3rd) lineup includes:
• Opening keynote by Instructional Design Librarian Lauren Pressley, from Wake Forest University
• A panel discussion on ACRL’s The Value of Academic Libraries: A Comprehensive Research Review and Report
with Ohio academic library leaders
• Lunch, and time for networking with colleagues

The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) is proud to announce an evening social, to take place after the November 3rd pre-conference. This informal affair will be an excellent time to mingle and network with colleagues from the region, meet your ALAO board members, and, of course, enjoy some delicious hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar will also be available. The social will take place at the ALAO 2011 Conference headquarters, Hilton Toledo, in the Pine/Willow rooms from 7-9:30pm. Please RSVP only if you plan to attend the social.

REGISTRATION: http://www.alaoweb.org/events?eventId=280910&EventViewMode=EventDetails

The ALAO RPC is very pleased to announce our Research Grant Program for 2012. ALAO members can apply for up to $1000 in research funding to help cover costs for current or upcoming research projects.
For more information and to apply for the 2012 ALAO Research Grant please visit our ALAO web page:

http://www.alaoweb.org/committees/researchpub/2012-research-grant