The following text may have been generated by Optical Character Recognition, with varying degrees of accuracy. Reader beware!

CONFERENCE APP AVAILABLE AT OLASUPERCONFERENCE.CA 61 FR ID A Y , FE B R U A R Y 1 Friday Schedule 9:50 am -- 10:30 am 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | MTCC 203B CELA and Bookshare: Partnering to Serve Ontarians with Print Disabilities Michael Ciccone, Centre for Equitable Library Access, Brad Turner, Benetech Inc. CELA, which provides accessible materials to Canadians with print disabilities through public libraries, has reinvented its user interfaces with an open source solution and migrated its catalogue to a new platform developed in partnership with Bookshare. The benefits of this new platform will be discussed by representatives from both organizations. Accessibility, Collections, Partnerships 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | ICTC ONTARIO Empowering Library Technicians: Cross Collaboration in an Academic Library Ann Pearce, McMaster U, Ines Perkovic, McMaster U, Erin Stienstra, McMaster U, Tim Wray, McMaster U Library technicians can develop their knowledge base and build an ethos of lifelong learning through cross collaboration and training outside of their own department. Learn how managers and librarians can assist in staff development through training and career growth recommendations. Rhonda Moore, McMaster U Academic, Careers, Mentoring 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | MTCC 206D Engaging Kids in Environmental Stewardship Through Game-Based Learning Jane Ji, Springbay Studio Ltd. This workshop will focus on the theme of game-based learning. School libraries who use games in their classrooms will join us for this presentation, and share their experience of game-based learning, including educational games such as iBiome series that is designed to engage kids in environmental science. Sheilah O'Connor, Toronto PL Technology 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | ICTC CALEDON Fuel for Empowerment: Enhancing Library Data Collection Programs Meaghan Valant, U Toronto Mississauga Demonstrating the value of our libraries requires the continuous collection and analysis of library data. But how do we capture data with limited time and resources? What models can we use to structure our collection cycles? What resources are available to facilitate the efficient and timely collection of data? Margo Jeske, U Ottawa Assessment, Outreach / Advocacy 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | MTCC 206C Growing Kids Who Can Change the Game: The School Library Learning Commons Movement in Newfoundland and Labrador Leigh Borden, Newfoundland and Labrador English School District The school library learning commons movement in Newfoundland and Labrador has been ignited! This presentation will focus on the way this movement can inspire youth to be innovators, experimenters, learners, and leaders who are empowered, not disenfranchised, by the unique nature of our many rural and remote schools. Dawn Telfer, Thames Valley DSB, TALCO Literacy, Rural, School Libraries, Technology 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | ICTC KINGSWAY How to Talk to Middle Schoolers about Death and Grief Monique Polak, Marianopolis C, Merrie-Ellen Wilcox, Orca Book Publishers Death can be a difficult topic to discuss, but it's just as essential as sexual education. In this session authors Monique Polak and Merrie-Ellen Wilcox will share how to talk to middle-schoolers about death and grief. They will also discuss the benefits of using fiction and nonfiction books in tandem. Toni Duval, Peel DSB Literacy, Mental Health 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | MTCC 202D Library Chameleons: How Our Experience in Non- Librarian Roles Changes the Colours of the Workplace Carli Agostino, U Guelph, Amber Allen, U Guelph, Melanie Cassidy, U Guelph This session features a panel of people who have held various positions in academic libraries. Through our combined experiences, we will stimulate a critical dialogue about the interconnectedness of all library roles and the benefits of being able to speak these experiences. Careers, Public Service 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | MTCC 104A Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost: Homelessness and the Library Heather Casson, Toronto PL This program explores achievable ways to acknowledge and provide service to patrons experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity. Surveyed via the lens of lived experience and cognizant of the complexities of this challenge, it is about shifting perspectives and making changes that can be achieved using existing tools. Serena McGovern, Barrie PL Inclusion, Outreach / Advocacy, Public Service 9:50 AM -- 10:30 AM | ICTC BALLROOM A Quick and Dirty Data: No Time? No Money? No Programming Skills? No Problem! Ten Tips to Make Your Library Data Useful Alison Clarke, Brampton Library This session will discuss time-saving ways to collect and analyze library data, with a special focus on program data. We'll review how to keep data clean and easy to use, discover the joys of pivot tables, and discuss how to create a dashboard to share your library's story with stakeholders. Heather Woodley, Region of Waterloo PL Assessment, Data, Programming