Alabama Association of College and Research Libraries

AACRL Program Coordinator: Della Darby, Samford University

Wednesday, April 20, 2005

1:00-2:00pm
Behind the Magic: Effective Library User Surveys
Robert Burkhardt, Library Director, Athens State University
Susan D. Herring, Catalog/Reference Librarian and Assistant Professor, Athens State University

Practical ideas for creating and implementing an effective library user survey. We will present the Athens State Library survey, which has been refined over several years of use; discuss the purpose and effectiveness of the survey; and answer questions regarding development of library user surveys and the use(s) of survey results.

2:00-3:00pm
Millennials in the Library: Motivating Today's Student Library Worker
Kathleen Barone, Reference and Instruction Librarian and Associate Professor, University of Montevallo
Eric Kidwell, Library Director, Huntingdon College
Lisa Vardaman, Education Reference Library, Troy University

Presenters from a variety of academic library types will share their experiences working with student library staff members. Come learn about the policies and procedures these presenters have developed for motivating and rewarding this group of library workers, a group who can play an integral role in our ability to keep the doors open.

3:30-4:30pm
Best Practices for the New Millennium: Mini-Sessions!

Move around the room and hear eight different presentations in one session.

Assessing Journal Quality	Harold Goss Jr., Reference Librarian and Librarian II Lisa Beall, Reference Librarian and Librarian II Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Auburn University
Customized Database Evaluation Forms	Audrey Powers, Information Technology Librarian and Assistant Professor University of Montevallo
From Page to Screen: Taking Print Pathfinders Digital	John Upchurch, M.L.I.S. Student University of Alabama
Getting the Biggest Byte from Your Instruction Web Page	Juliet Rumble, Reference and Instruction Librarian and Librarian II Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Auburn University
Going the Distance…Houston Cole Library's Interactive Tutorial on CD-ROM	Jodi Poe, Distance Education/Electronic Resources Manager and Assistant Professor John-Bauer Graham, Library Instruction Coordinator and Assistant Professor Houston Cole Library, Jacksonville State University
Improve Liaison Partnerships: Join Professional Organizations	Jean Liddell, Reference Librarian and Librarian II Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Auburn University
Taking a Snapshot of Services	Rosemary Arneson, Associate Professor and Director of Libraries University of Montevallo
21st Century Billboards: Using Screensavers and Desktops as Ad Space for Library Services	Beth Ashmore, Reference Librarian Lori A. Northrup, Reference Librarian Samford University

Thursday, April 21, 2005

1:00-2:00pm
Time Management for the 21st Century
Vickey L. Baggott, Documents/Law Librarian and Assistant Librarian, University of South Alabama

Learn a few simple tips for improving your productivity and unleashing your creativity by eliminating time-wasting practices and enhancing your ability to utilize your time wisely. The presentation includes audience participation activities.

Previous Best Practices Programs:
2004 AACRL/CUS Best Practices Programs
2003 AACRL/CUS Best Practices Programs
2002 AACRL/CUS Best Practices Programs

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2005 AACRL/CUS Best Practices Programs