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SUPER CONFERENCE 1999 I THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 I 3 :45PM 3:45p.m. Sessions 401-417 Sessions 305, 306, 309, 313, 315 and 317 continue. in fighting form! This session incorporates current information on the link between humour and well-being, and provides creative- and useablestrategies for finding more levity in the library! Convenor: Marina Dranitsaris, Centennial College. participants will complete a descriptive record for an electronic resource using a DC template. Convenor: Trina Richard, Ryerson Polytechnic University. cB®® OLITA I OCULA MTCC 206D 3:45 pm-5:00 pm TOWARDS THE DIGITAL LIBRARY Part 2 Pam Bjornson, Executive Director, Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions CIHM, Ottawa; Rosemary Kavanagh Rosemary Kavanagh, Executive Director, CNIB Library for the Blind; Karen Turko, Early Canadiana Project Director, University of Toronto. What are some of the specific digital library developments occurring in Canada right now? Early Canadiana Online is a joint project of the National Library, the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (CIHM), and the libraries of the University of Toronto and l'Universite de Laval. It will build a digital library of over 3,500 texts of historical value that will revolutionize our access to key primary material. The unique possibilities of digital libraries in delivering library service to print-disabled Canadians is explored. Convenor: Peter Marques, Erindale College Library, University of Toronto. iB®~ 15h.45 ABFO CP High Park a 17h. r:B®&) OCULA CP Oakville 3:45 pm-5:00 pm METADATA AND THE DUBLIN CORE Lynne Howarth, Dean and Wendy Duff, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Information Studies, University of Toronto. Metadata is any data used to assist in the identification, description and location of network-accessible resources. As electronic resources can be readily edited and moved, metadata can be useful in describing the origins of, and alterations to, electronic resources. Join two metadata experts as they explain the latest developments from the Dublin Core, highlighting issues of interest to librarians who catalogue internet resources. During the session, LA LlnERATURE FRANCO-ONTARIENNE: SON PASSE ET SON AVENIR Rene Dionne, Universite d'Ottawa, specialiste de la litterature francoontarienne et auteur de nombreux ouvrages et articles. La litterature canadienne-fran~aise: son passe et son avenir: presentation des debuts de la litterature francoontarienne et esquisse de l'avenir a partir du tableau de la situation presente. President d'ateliers: Benoft Ferland, Bibliotheque publique de Hawkesbury. iB®~ OCULA CP Caledon 3:45pm-5:00pm LEVITY IN THE LIBRARY (OR FINDING FUN IN THE STACKS) Stephanie Brooks, Undergraduate Coordinator, Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation, Brock University. No matter how much we may enjoy our jobs, it is sometimes difficult to keep smiling while trying to keep pace with a '90s lifestyle! Your sense of humour provides one means of transforming the quality of your life - it can help you re-discover some of the simple pleasure that comes from being playful and living more fully in the moment. Most people say they feel better after a good laugh - and in fact research has demonstrated that these feelings are translated into real health benefits. Regular bouts of laughter can be used, not only to rejuvenate your energy and your mind, but also to cope with stress and keep your immune system iB®iB OLTA MTCC 104C 3:45pm-5:00pm THE ONTARIO UBRARY TRUSTEES' ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING . h ~. ·. ~. .. (~ .. jj· · , ·. ,.-. :~ · .. " '· . .t; ' Presiding: Edmundo Vasquez OLTA President 1998 iB®® 0 The OLTAAnnual Meeting immediately follows the OLTA Town Hall meeting (see session #307). The 1998 OLTA Council presents its accomplishments for this year and the 1999 OLTA Council identifies the issues to be pursued next year. OLITA CP Halton 3:45 pm-5 :00 pm SEniNG UP AN E-MAIL DISCUSSION GROUP Tim Tripp, Librarian, Spar Aerospace. Explore current technical and social issues of e-mail discussion groups or "listservs". Examine net software and inexpensive hosting services and participate in a brainstorming session on the creative use of listserv technology. Help generate ideas for expanding the The issues of the OLTA Town Hall meeting will be brought forward as resolutions. The 1999 OLTA President will be elected. 26