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414 MTCC 203C 3:45pm-5:00pm PLANNING AND BUILDING AN INFORMATION AND LEARNING COMMONS Carolyn Lam, Manager, Seneca @York Learning Commons; Nancy Schmidt, Associa te Director, Learning & Writing Services, University of Guelph; Tanis Fink, Director, Seneca College Learning Commons. Iniorma tion Commons and Learning Commons have been built, or are currently being built, at a number of university and colleges across Canada. Some facilities focus on the digital library and increased access to d igital resources and equipment, while others focus on teaching, learning, writing, study skills and information literacy. Our speakers represent both types of commons and will share their experiences in the development of their campus' commons and address issues around design, staffing, technology and administration. Convenor: Carol Wu, Brock University pitfalls to avoid before and after the interview? How much research should you really do before applying for a job? Daryl Novak is called upon regularly to assist library boards in selecting new CEOs. Convenor: Elizabeth Rossnagel, Lethbridge Public Library MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING @ your library_ MTCC 2060 3:45pm-5:00pm 417 41§ MTCC 202AC 3:45 pm-5:00 pm WEB SITE OPTIMIZATION Paul Taka/a, Virtual Library Branch Manager, Hamilton Public Library Learn how to get more out of your web site. Identify the essentials of web statistics and statistical programs, automated link-checking software, the basics of metadata and the methods for marketing your site. Here are practical solutions applicable to both large and small web sites. Convenor: Rick Johnson, Brampton Public Library TEAM EFFECTIVENESS Michael Hick, Vice-Chair, Cobourg Public Library Board, OLTA Council Member. Teams are useful for problem solving, continuous improvement and strategic planning. Effective teams must work hard, have the right skills and develop appropriate approaches to problem solving. The presentation will demonstrate how to use teams effectively and avoid common pitfalls. Convenor: Val Marshall, Ajax Public Library Board 416 MTCC 2018 3:45pm-5:00pm LEARN HOW TO INTEGRATE E-COMMERCE STRATEGIES AND UNLOCK YOUR BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Christine Cosgrove, Information Highway Programs Coordinator, Dave Chase, Manager, SourceCAN, David Thomson, Manager, Information Products and Services, Industry Canada, Ottawa. Libraries can help business leap into the World Wide Web. From the people who created Strategis comes BusinessGateway.ca, ebiz.enable and SourceCan to help your business clients grow their business. Find out how to use these tools effectively, and to learn how to relate them to your library's business services. Business Gateway www.BusinessGateway.ca SourceCAN www.sourcecan.com Ebiz ebiz.enable.ca 415 CP SIMCOE 3:45 pm-5:00 pm LANDING THAT CEO JOB: TIPS AND STRATEGIES FOR GETTING READY AND GETTING THERE Daryl Novak, CAO, Southern Ontario Library Service, Toronto. Which type of resume works best? What do public library boards really look for in a CEO? What are some of the 33