W Wednesday Program 100 THE ART OF NETWORKING ictc niagara Meet the 2014 OLA & Division Presidents Anita Brooks-Kirkland, OLA 2014 President Waterloo Region DSB Sophia Apostol, OCULA YBP Library Services 6:00 pm 7:15 pm It's a Small World After All: An introduction to library culture Lita Barrie, Director, Digital Technology, Hamilton PL; John Dupuis, Science Librarian, York University; Tanis Fink, Chief Librarian & Director of Academic Learning Services, Seneca College; Amanda French, Manager, Sciences & Business Department, Mississauga LS; Klara Maidenberg, Assessment and Evaluation & Virtual Reference Services Librarian, Scholars Portal; Jennifer Robinson, Director of Library Services, Huron University College; Mindy Thuna, Science Liaison Librarian, University of Toronto Don D. Lynch, OLBA Six Nations PL Board Are you a new OLA Member? Is this your first OLA Super Conference? This session is for you! Tanis Fink, OLA 2011 President, and cohost Klara Maidenberg, Scholars Portal, welcome you! The library world is a close-knit community where reputations and relationships can be important determinants of success. While the profession is generally welcoming, becoming a part of this community can feel challenging for those new to libraries. This diverse panel of librarians will share advice for smooth integration into the profession with helpful tips including how to network without being annoying, how to talk so potential employers will listen, and use your online presence to achieve professional goals. May Yan, OLITA Ryerson University Lisa Moran, OPLA Toronto PL Deb Kitchener, OSLA York Region DSB Julie Desmarais, ABO-Franco Ottawa PL "I define a participatory cultural institution as a place where visitors can create, share, and connect with each other around content." Nina Simon AWARD PRESENTATION Special Recognition Mentoring: Jim Brett, University of Guelph 20 WEDNESDAY January 29 OLA SUPER CONFERENCE 2014