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Prenez date pour la première journée congrès de l'ABO-Franco pour les professionnels de l'information Un évènement à ne pas manquer pour discuter de probléma- tiques et d'idées, pour les résoudre, pour parler de vos bons coups, et pour vous insérer dans un réseau de collègues francophones et / ou francophiles. JOURNÉE CONGRÈS DE L'ABO-FRANCO lundi le 27 mai Ottawa CONFERENCE APP AVAILABLE AT OLASUPERCONFERENCE.CA 63 FR ID A Y , FE B R U A R Y 1 Friday Schedule 10:45 am -- 12:00 pm 10:45 AM -- 12:00 PM | ICTC BALLROOM A A Hard Look in the Mirror: Reflecting on the Role of the Librarian Jennifer Windecker, Greater Victoria PL, Jennifer Rowan, Greater Victoria PL, Lisa Hoskins, Greater Victoria PL, Karen Sharkey, Greater Victoria PL What do you see as the role of a librarian today? What makes us valuable and unique? The answers to these and many other questions are the building blocks of Greater Victoria Public Library's Community Inspired Service Model and re-thinking the role of the librarian in our organization. Juliene McLaughlin Community Led, Outreach / Advocacy, Public Service 10:45 AM -- 12:00 PM | MTCC 201F Can a Fresh Brand Refresh Staff Morale? Crystal Witzke, Midland PL, Jamie Hardie, Hardie and Company Branding and Design There is more to boosting staff morale than a one time rebranding, but magic can happen when we engage staff in a process and celebrate our successes. Discover how Midland Public Library utilized their branding process as an opportunity to create to a stronger presence in their community. Sarah McConnell Marketing, Management, Organizational Issues 10:45 AM -- 12:00 PM | MTCC 206B Community Led Library Service: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Headed? Alex Carruthers, Toronto PL, Christina de Castell, Vancouver PL, Randy Gatley, Vancouver PL, Andrew Halberstadt, Edmonton PL, Julie McKenna, Regina PL, Kathleen Peverill, Halifax PL Over ten years ago, four public libraries worked with community members to develop approaches to more inclusive services. A panel from Toronto, Halifax, Vancouver, Regina and Edmonton will discuss how Canadian libraries have ventured into community led library service and community engagement and are working to become even more inclusive. Christina de Castell, Vancouver PL Community Led, Inclusion, Public Service 10:45 AM -- 12:00 PM | MTCC 206D The "Copyright Act Review", Literally Joy Muller, Seneca C, Victoria Owen, U Toronto, Mark Swartz, Queens U Hear the experiences of three librarians who appeared before the Parliamentary Committee, with a summary of what the legislation actually says: what should change and what should remain as is for libraries and publishers. Copyright 10:45 AM -- 12:00 PM | ICTC WELLINGTON Constructing a Future for Reference in Print: A Collaborative Approach to Planning, Assessment and Materials Processing Christina Tooulias-Santolin, U Toronto, Benjamin Walsh, U Toronto, Yoonhee Lee, U Toronto Since the emergence of digital tools, reference departments have seen a radical shift away from once essential print resources. This session introduces a collaborative approach to material evaluation and processing, detail innovative tools being used, and discuss challenges as the reference collection transforms. Assessment, Collections, Reference 10:45 AM -- 12:00 PM | MTCC 203B Effective Budgeting for Libraries Lori Anne Oja, Health Science Information Consortium of Toronto Budgeting is putting together a realistic financial plan for your organization. This session will help you to understand concepts, learn how to build a budget, and plan for the long-term sustainability of your library. Maggie Weaver, Shaftesbury Associates Management, Organizational Issues, Special Libraries 10:45 AM -- 12:00 PM