Welcome to the 2018 OLA Conference program! Please check back frequently, as more details and information will be continuously added over the coming weeks. See our tips for using Sched. The conference hashtag is #ORLib18 (twitter / instagram)
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!Register here.
UPDATE 4/6/18: This preconference has been RESCHEDULED as a regular conference session, allowing more attendees to take part. Check it out on Thursday, April 19, at 11:00am!
But I don’t speak Spanish! But the Guadalajara Book Fair seems so overwhelmingly huge! But I can’t afford the staff time to go! But I don’t even know where to start!
The Guadalajara Book Fair (FIL) remains the richest source of culturally relevant, Spanish-language books to help us serve our many Latino/Hispanic patrons. With the launch of “Libros for Oregon: Collections Connect Communities,” Oregon’s public libraries will have a new resource to help them tap the resources of the FIL. The goal of this LSTA-funded project is for Spanish-speaking Oregonians statewide -- especially in rural areas -- to have improved access to high quality, culturally relevant collections. The project's three parts are:
(1) form a book-buying cooperative to buy FIL materials for members; (2) help participating libraries develop/implement outreach plans; (3) create and publish a “Best of FIL” booklist, annotated to show US availability.
Deborah Gitlitz, who administers the grant, and a panel including members of this year’s test consortium, will report on the results of the two-year project and explain how it will continue; tell stories about the gargantuan FIL; answer questions; and explain how your library might apply to participate in future years.
Bilingual Community Outreach Librarian, Wilsonville Public Library
Deborah has 20+ years' experience as a bilingual Youth Services and Community Librarian in multicultural, economically diverse environments, including 15 years with Multnomah County Library and currently as Community Outreach Librarian in Wilsonville. She coordinates the Libros for... Read More →
Outreach Coordinator, Driftwood Public Library, Lincoln City, Driftwood Public Library
Star Khan is the Outreach Services Coordinator at Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City. She is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with community organizations as well as finding ways to extend the library beyond its walls, taking library services out into... Read More →
Youth Program Coordinator, Driftwood Public Library
Teena Nelson is from Siletz Oregon, a small town near coastal Oregon. She has worked as a Youth program co-ordinator for about 18 years with Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City, Oregon. She has volunteered as a storytime person for many years in her town's tiny Siletz Public... Read More →
Discover ways to assist high school and college students to avoid the binaries of search-and-find and pick-and-plug in, which they can mistakenly rely upon to finish research projects quickly. Through small group work and reflection, participants will experience how surfacing students’ previous knowledge and their personal experiences ensures their ability to better engage in the process of inquiry. The focus on inquiry can engender frustration for students because it requires gaining comfort with ambiguity, plus constant questioning, a difficult developmental stage in critical thinking and academic achievement.
Using concepts and practices from frameworks which emphasize metacognition, such as the Reading Apprenticeship Framework, the Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education, and the learning goals (in draft) from the Oregon School Library Standards, participants will practice various ways to use reading routines and metacognitive practices to support topic exploration as a process— which requires reflection, sharing and discussion—and leads to making new connections and discoveries. This workshop will apply to all discipline areas, not just composition or writing, and has application for librarians where independent research projects are required (including high school through college).
Developmental Education Faculty and Department Chair, Portland Community College
Bill has been an active participant in a Reading Apprenticeship community of practice with instructors at Portland Community College since 2012. He currently teaches courses in college Reading, and Integrated Reading/Writing.
Pam Kessinger is the Reference Librarian at Portland Community College, Rock Creek campus. She is the Chair of the Information Literacy Advisory Group of Oregon (ILAGO). She serves as the Higher Education Rep to the Oregon Association of School Libraries Board, and is a member of... Read More →
Developmental Education Faculty, Portland Community College
Theresa has been a practitioner of Reading Apprenticeship for many years in a community college setting. She has facilitated online courses in RA Leadership for WestEd. She currently teaches courses in Reading and Pre-college level Composition for Portland Community College.
This training is offered through the Oregon Training and Consultation (OTAC) and will provide a good framework for anyone who would like to learn more about autism and neurodiversity. Participants will gain knowledge of:
· the history of autism · diagnostic criteria and experiences shared by self-advocates · how autism impacts learning, communication, and behavior · a positive approach to support people who experience autism
Kelli Downey, an OTAC behavior consultant with more than 10 years of experience in her field, will explain best practices on how to both interact with people who experience autism and ways to structure environments to support learning needs. While this training will be geared toward teens with autism, it also provides foundational information that libraries could use to build services for all patrons with autism. Participants will be provided with a training activity workbook, resource list, and a paper copy of the presentation slides.
Behavior Consultant, Oregon Training and Consultation
Kelli has professionally collaborated with people who experience developmental disabilities for the past ten years focusing on providing holistic, person centered supports to aid people in developing life skills. During her graduate work at the University of Kansas Medical Center... Read More →
(*NOTE: Originally promoted as preconference, changed to regular program session**)
But I don’t speak Spanish! But the Guadalajara Book Fair seems so overwhelmingly huge! But I can’t afford the staff time to go! But I don’t even know where to start!
The Guadalajara Book Fair (FIL) remains the richest source of culturally relevant, Spanish-language books to help us serve our many Latino/Hispanic patrons. With the launch of “Libros for Oregon: Collections Connect Communities,” Oregon’s public libraries will have a new resource to help them tap the resources of the FIL. The goal of this LSTA-funded project is for Spanish-speaking Oregonians statewide -- especially in rural areas -- to have improved access to high quality, culturally relevant collections. The project's three parts are:
(1) form a book-buying cooperative to buy FIL materials for members; (2) help participating libraries develop/implement outreach plans; (3) create and publish a “Best of FIL” booklist, annotated to show US availability.
Deborah Gitlitz, who administers the grant, and a panel including members of this year’s test consortium, will report on the results of the two-year project and explain how it will continue; tell stories about the gargantuan FIL; answer questions; and explain how your library might apply to participate in future years.
Bilingual Community Outreach Librarian, Wilsonville Public Library
Deborah has 20+ years' experience as a bilingual Youth Services and Community Librarian in multicultural, economically diverse environments, including 15 years with Multnomah County Library and currently as Community Outreach Librarian in Wilsonville. She coordinates the Libros for... Read More →
Outreach Coordinator, Driftwood Public Library, Lincoln City, Driftwood Public Library
Star Khan is the Outreach Services Coordinator at Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City. She is responsible for cultivating and maintaining relationships with community organizations as well as finding ways to extend the library beyond its walls, taking library services out into... Read More →
Youth Program Coordinator, Driftwood Public Library
Teena Nelson is from Siletz Oregon, a small town near coastal Oregon. She has worked as a Youth program co-ordinator for about 18 years with Driftwood Public Library in Lincoln City, Oregon. She has volunteered as a storytime person for many years in her town's tiny Siletz Public... Read More →
Learn how Jill Cunningham, Librarian for the Yoncalla Public Library, has cultivated successful strategies in promoting academic skills in young children. Jill will share her creative solutions for recruiting volunteers, securing funding, and ensuring strong participation.
Jill Cummingham is the librarian for the Yoncalla Public Library. She is strongly committed to ensuring rural communities have access to rural libraries. She lives in Yoncalla.
Erin Helgren joined the Children's Institute in November 2015 as the Early Works Site Liaison in Yoncalla, a rural town in Douglas County with a population of fewer than 2000 residents. Erin's 25 years of experience and knowledge working with young children and families in rural... Read More →
Thursday April 19, 2018 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
Director's RoomHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
Oregon Young Adult Network members who love to book talk will highlight some of the best young adult fiction, non-fiction, and graphic novels from last year, as chosen by the OYAN membership. This is the first chance for eager readers to see the 2018 Book Rave list. The 2017 OYAN Graphic Rave is also included. Snappy book talks will keep things moving throughout the session. Ravers top things off by revealing a super-secret list of "Ravers Choice" recommendations of ultra-current and not-yet-published titles worth watching for.
Librarian. Comics reviewer, PR coordinator, and Features Coordinator for No Flying No Tights. Book reviewer for Booklist, School Library Journal, and Library Journal. Lover of comics, horror movies, and comics. And, Batman. YALSA & GNCRT member. Former Fugitive Records... Read More →
Sonja Somerville is a recovering journalist and erstwhile grant developer and marketing specialist who finally decided what she really wanted to be was a librarian. She has her MLIS from Drexel University and The Funnest Job Ever getting teens excited about books, planning wildly... Read More →
Do you want to start a Kindergarten Readiness program for the preschoolers at your public library? You will leave this session armed with an easily adaptable, grab-and-go curriculum for a six-session series of enhanced story times designed to help get preschoolers and their caregivers ready for a strong start in Kindergarten. The Ready, Set, Kindergarten curriculum was originally created by the Brooklyn Public Library and we have adapted it for our community. We will share our own experiences of hosting the Ready, Set, Kindergarten series both at our library and offsite with community partners. We will help you develop strategies to successfully adapt and run this program in your own community. Every child deserves a bright future and this workshop will give you some of the tools you need to make your library a valuable partner in early learning education.
Youth Services Outreach Specialist, Beaverton City Library
I have a passion for working with children, families and diverse communities. Within my 10+ years of public library experience, I have worked with wonderful people as a receptionist, computer assistant, library aide, clerk, cataloger, assistant and outreach specialist. Currently... Read More →
With 15+ years of public library experience, I am an advocate for early literacy and technology. I had the opportunity to work in public libraries as an on call, intern, clerk, assistant, librarian, supervisor and manager. Passionate about libraries and fun!
Youth Services Senior Librarian, Beaverton City Library
I began working as a Library Page in 2007 in Multnomah County and have since worked as Reference Assistant, a Children’s Librarian at West Linn Public Library, and now as a Youth Services Senior Librarian at Beaverton City Library. I am most proud of my work connecting with many... Read More →
Thursday April 19, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
HansberryHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
Have you always secretly wished to live and work in rural Oregon? Do you love the idea of a short commute? Join our panel as we share a day in the life of a rural librarian. Librarians from around the state will share the rewards and benefits of working at a rural library. We will also share some of the vast differences.
Natasha Chitow has worked in academic and public libraries since 2007 and honed some of her design skills through volunteering with museums, odd jobs and even stranger arts and crafts.
I've worked in libraries for over 40 years in all capacities except IT & all kinds of libraries. I'm interested in being a positive leader, emerging trends, rural libraries, & general networking.
Jane is a rural librarian, manager, feminist, chilimaster, OLAQ editor and author, marketing guru, LIOLA participant, filmmaker, Mac Plus enthusiast and contralto. In that order.
They say that failure is an opportunity to learn. If that’s true, librarians have a lot of opportunities. Last year a panel of librarians were kind enough to share their Failures, Flops and F*%!ups; this year we would like to offer the opportunity for all attendees to share their stories. Join us in a facilitated discussion and share your failures, flops, and other misadventures and learn from the failures of others. After all, misery loves company.
Chances are, you’ve heard of OSLIS, but do you really know what it is and how you can use it in your public or academic library? Or, are you in the dark? OSLIS, the Oregon School Library Information System, is a K-12 website with three main sections. Learn to Research -- How are students guided through the research process, and what information literacy resources are available? Citation Maker -- How can students easily create a bibliography in APA or MLA format? Find Information -- How do K-12 students access the statewide databases from Gale and LearningExpress Library? Get answers to these questions and more through a guided tour and time to explore. With school, public, and academic library staff shining the OSLIS light on the research process, our students will be prepared for a bright future.
Everyone is invited to enjoy some snacks and social time with the Oregon Young Adult Network. Join us at Tap & Growler, just two blocks from the Eugene Hilton, to talk about teens, YA books, or anything else! The high point of the evening will be the announcement of the winner of OYAN’s You’re Excellent Award (aka the OYEA Award). Come congratulate someone who made a positive and significant contribution to teens in libraries last year!
Learn how to use Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) to STEAM up your library programs, intrigue your patrons, market your collection and provide your patrons with access to the technology resources of the future. VR and AR can enhance programming for all ages, let your patrons experience a whole new world of learning, and even help them locate the materials they need. Learn how to make story time pop, when kids create their own interactive 3D virtual dragon. Create new ways for patrons to browse or wayfind using AR signage and information. Let your patrons explore, create, and learn in a virtual world with AR apps, HTC Vive and other VR systems. This session will cover what is possible now and how this new technology could transform libraries in the future.
Digital Services Coordinator, Corvallis-Benton County Public Library
Jesse Adams has 15 years IT experience and assists the library with all things tech. Jesse works to promote the library’s mission through technology events and programming.
Attending meetings takes time, so there needs to be value. Partnerships takes effort. so there needs to be a win factor for both entities. In Deschutes County, library staff have been an integral part of projects such as the P-3rd Grade Design Team, Early Learning Leadership, the 8 + 9 Project, and the Latino Success Initiative. Representatives from those organizations, as well as Deschutes Public Library staff, will talk about what they have learned from each other, and how it has led to more than just awareness of each other's missions.
Director of Prek-3rd Education, High Desert Education Services District
Dr. Coates coordinates the PreK-3rd grade Initiative in Deschutes County, emphasizing the importance of social emotional learning and growth mindset. She is also an education consultant and author, and has been an instructor at OSU-Cascades and the Tigard-Tualatin School District... Read More →
Program Director for Better Together, High Desert Education Services District
Previous to leading Better Together, a regional movement focused on bringing organizations together to ensure success for Central Oregon youth, Katie was a research fellow in education and juvenile justice at the University of Notre Dame. She was also Program Director for the Heart... Read More →
Josie is a community librarian at the Redmond Library, focusing on services for children and teens. She is a member of Better Together’s 8 + 9 Project, aimed at increasing summer program and mentor support for 8th grade students transitioning into high school. Josie feels that... Read More →
Latino Services Specialist, Deschutes Public Library
Gabriela, Latino Services Specialist at Deschutes Public Library, has done early literacy workshops with migrant workers, created "pop-up" programs at apartment complexes and mobile home parks, and presented a variety of events at the libraries for the Spanish speaking community... Read More →
Heather is the Youth Services Manager for Deschutes Public Library. She is a member of the High Desert Education Services District PreK-3rd Grade Design Team, the Early Learning Leadership Council, and the Central Oregon Regional Health Improvement Plan team, all of which are working... Read More →
Friday April 20, 2018 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
FerberHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
Learn about Deschutes Public Library’s How-To Fest: a day of learning, creativity, and community building. We hosted a full-day, full-library learning fest in which more than 26 volunteer experts taught over 340 people how to do a wide variety of things in a single day. From teen-lead sessions on “how to sew on a button” to professional presentations on “how to reupholster a chair” we helped our community learn from their neighbors, using every corner of our building and property as our classroom. This program can be scaled up or down to grow the “how to” map and spread the points of light from Oregon’s smallest branches, to our largest institutions. You will hear about the practical steps we took to go from idea to reality, get tips on hosting a snag-free day (almost), and maybe even learn how to host your own learning fest.
Josie is a community librarian at the Redmond Library, focusing on services for children and teens. She is a member of Better Together’s 8 + 9 Project, aimed at increasing summer program and mentor support for 8th grade students transitioning into high school. Josie feels that... Read More →
Ever go to a training session or workshop and learn some great information that you intended to go back and teach your co-workers or library volunteers? Did you find it difficult to find the time to show them? This session will provide you with some simple training concepts and activities that can be quickly implemented when you return to your library. Whether learning more about the library’s resources or how to improve customer interactions, this session will help your library make the most of staff development time.
The presenters will reference and encourage attendees to contribute to this "Links to Resources" Google Doc: https://goo.gl/oL5zkk
Member Services Librarian, Libraries in Clackamas County
I am the staff training coordinator, library district committee liaison, and eBook administrator for the Libraries in Clackamas County (LINCC). Before coming to LINCC in 2015 I worked for the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District as an adult services librarian, and prior to becoming... Read More →
Oregon Federal Regional Depository Coordinator, State Library of Oregon
I am the Electronic Services Consultant and Federal Regional Depository Coordinator at the State Library of Oregon. Please talk to me about the Statewide Database Licensing Program, the Federal Depository Library Program, or if you just want to figure out what is happening at the... Read More →
Information Services Staff Training Librarian, Multnomah County Library
I have been a Information Services training librarian for almost five years. I have been a Multnomah County Library My Librarian (personalized readers advisory librarian) for four years. Talk to me about training, readers advisory, and libraries in general.
Learn how librarians can use YouTube to attract and empower teen patrons. YouTube can function as both a social platform for reaching out to teens and a creative platform where teens can build content with the library. Creating YouTube videos allows teens to build computational thinking and tech skills that will benefit them in many aspects of their lives. Teens who do not have access to certain technologies at home like laptops, webcams, and video editing software can also benefit from having library access to these items. Every teen is their own point of light; they all offer a unique perspective, each equally important, and teaching them how to make YouTube videos or posting teen-made videos on the library’s channel allows them to have their voices heard.
Clara Piazzola spends half their time as a library tech at the Oregon Institute of Marine Biology's library and the other half of their time working at the Coos Bay Public Library. They run the Connecting YOU to CBPL project, an initiative to engage teens using the library's YouTube... Read More →
Robots and coding and puppets, oh my! After a couple of years concentrating on hands-on STEAM programming, our presenters are brimming with ideas for how to keep children and teens busy learning how science, technology, engineering, art, and math can be the basis of fun times and massive learning. They will demonstrate and explain examples as low-tech as preschool chemistry and high-tech as LEGO Mindstorms; as no-cost as CS First Coding Camp and as extravagant as grant-funded Explorer Kits (and toss in a few tips about how to access the grant funds you might need). We’re not all talk. We’ll bring along robots, kits, and crafts galore for you to try out to see what might work for your community.
Sonja Somerville is a recovering journalist and erstwhile grant developer and marketing specialist who finally decided what she really wanted to be was a librarian. She has her MLIS from Drexel University and The Funnest Job Ever getting teens excited about books, planning wildly... Read More →
Friday April 20, 2018 2:00pm - 3:30pm PDT
VistasHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
Jordan Sonnenblick, who was an urban teacher for 14 years before becoming a full-time novelist, shares strategies for showing your students the secrets of close reading; writing with voice; and understanding deep plot – all through connection to their own life experiences. Trigger Warning: Possible Disney Clips!
Jordan Sonnenblick was a public school teacher for fourteen years, but always dreamed of being a writer, so one day in 2003 he sat down and started his first young adult novel, Drums, Girls & Dangerous Pie, which was published by Scholastic in 2005. Jordan was as surprised as anybody... Read More →
Saturday April 21, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PDT
BlochHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
After noting a lack of West Coast libraries among the libraries chosen nationally for the YALSA Teens' Top Ten panel, Sonja Somerville and a group of teens from Salem Public Library decided to put in an application to be part of the 2017-2018 panel. Their excitement at being accepted as one of 20 libraries nationwide also came with a measure of panic. It has been a wild ride as Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) pour into the library. More and more readers have been recruited in an effort to keep ahead of the demand. The best - and also most challenging - thing about this list is that all the reviewing, nominating, and voting is totally generated from teens. No adults allowed. In Part 1 of this session, Sonja and a panel of teen readers share tips, highlight pitfalls, and offer interesting observations in the hope of encouraging increased future participation from Oregon. In Part 2, they'll deliver a series of rapid-fire book talks for some of the most amazing selections they've discovered as part of this process.
Sonja Somerville is a recovering journalist and erstwhile grant developer and marketing specialist who finally decided what she really wanted to be was a librarian. She has her MLIS from Drexel University and The Funnest Job Ever getting teens excited about books, planning wildly... Read More →
Saturday April 21, 2018 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
Joplin/SeegerHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
Have you wanted to offer STEAM programs at your library and don’t know where to start? Or think you don’t have the skills or budget for it? Learn about what kinds of science, technology, engineering, and math (and some art) programs the Beaverton City Library staff offers for kids and teens. Our programs include STEM Storytime, Messy Art, Kid Engineers, Messy Science, and more! After the brief presentation, you will have time to explore different activities and play with toys that you might consider offering at your library.
Sandy started her library career at Madison Public Library in Madison, Wisconsin. Sandy got her MLS from Emporia State University and has been working at Beaverton City Library for 20 years. She loves books, children, and matching books with children.
Youth Services Reference Assistant, Beaverton City Library at Murray Scholls
Jessica Miele is a native of upstate New York and has lived in Portland, Oregon, since 2011. She received her Master of Library Science at Simmons College. She is passionate about all things related to books and learning, and she believes in 398.2.
Youth Services Librarian, Beaverton City Library at Murray Scholls
I’ve worked with rural and urban libraries in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Oregon since 2010. I light up when kids, teens, and their adults ask me what books they should read next, and I love offering kids and teens opportunities to tinker with new tech toys and engineering chall... Read More →
Saturday April 21, 2018 11:30am - 12:10pm PDT
BlochHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
After noting a lack of West Coast libraries among the libraries chosen nationally for the YALSA Teens' Top Ten panel, Sonja Somerville and a group of teens from Salem Public Library decided to put in an application to be part of the 2017-2018 panel. Their excitement at being accepted as one of 20 libraries nationwide also came with a measure of panic. It has been a wild ride as Advance Reader Copies (ARCs) pour into the library. More and more readers have been recruited in an effort to keep ahead of the demand. The best - and also most challenging - thing about this list is that all the reviewing, nominating, and voting is totally generated from teens. No adults allowed. In Part 1 of this session, Sonja and a panel of teen readers share tips, highlight pitfalls, and offer interesting observations in the hope of encouraging increased future participation from Oregon. In Part 2, they'll deliver a series of rapid-fire book talks for some of the most amazing selections they've discovered as part of this process.
Sonja Somerville is a recovering journalist and erstwhile grant developer and marketing specialist who finally decided what she really wanted to be was a librarian. She has her MLIS from Drexel University and The Funnest Job Ever getting teens excited about books, planning wildly... Read More →
Saturday April 21, 2018 12:20pm - 1:00pm PDT
Joplin/SeegerHilton Eugene Conference Center, 66 East 6th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97401-2667 USA
Tech Lab is a joint venture between West Linn High School and West Linn Public Library to help support STEM activities for teenagers in West Linn. The natural pairing of a high school library and a public library has led to an innovative after school experience hosted at WLHS. The knowledge and expertise of both libraries comes together for the benefit of students.
Tech Lab was brought about by our combined desire to expose teenagers to various technologies through a weekly drop in meeting time. Weekly meetings allow kids to build interest and help drive some of the enrollment in other tech programming activities at both the high school and the public library. Combining our resources (both in time and materials) has allowed us to scaffold out to more students than otherwise possible. Our goals and learning targets for Tech Lab are to create student capacity and interest with tech innovation, as a possible interest area for their future. Activities such as drone flying, computer programming, virtual reality (using a HTC VIVE), visiting industry and college campuses, and robotics were part of our scope during the 2016-2017 school year. Happily, we have just launched our second year!
Caitrin Lenartz is currently helping out in many different programs at the West Linn Public Library. She currently serves as the volunteer coordinator and helps out with the teen makerspace.
Rebecca works primarily with teens, tweens, and upper elementary-aged children. She is passionate about video games, middle grade fiction & teen fiction and BIG programs.
Curious about Design Thinking, a.k.a. user-centered design? This program will begin with an overview of our Design Thinking-based reboot for Multnomah County Library’s teen summer reading program and ongoing results. Participants will learn how Design Thinking (DT) encourages empathy, connection, and experimentation. Through the application to teen programming, we’ll discuss how DT encourages creative and nimble thinking to serve youth, who have grown up in a world where iteration is everyday. Our panel will discuss the range of time and staffing that can be required (hint: less than you might think) and break down the steps to getting started. Presenters will lead a mini-workshop of exercises and applications for Design Thinking to illustrate concepts, and participants will brainstorm internal and external challenges where they may apply user-centered design in their workplace. Ultimately, attendees will learn, question, practice, and then leave with some tools with which to explore user-centered design in their work.
Summer Reading Program Coordinator, Multnomah County Library
Seana Lane enjoys finding innovative ways to serve youth in summer reading and learning. She’s also helped create Discovery Kits (circulating STEM manipulatives) and enjoys the challenge of moving from an output to an outcome-based evaluation of libraries’ impact and value.
Spanish-speaking Youth Librarian in Training, Multnomah County Library
Windy is currently pursuing her MLIS the University of Arizona as part of the online school. She has worked with the Spanish-speaking community in Multnomah County for many years and that experience inspired her to continue her education as part of the Knowledge River Program, which... Read More →
Amy Miller embraces youth services with enthusiasm and strives to find new and interesting ways to engage school age and teen patrons in their libraries. Most recently she has watched her branch’s monthly Science Adventure Club take off with the school age crowd. In addition, Amy... Read More →
Join fellow youth librarians as we unveil the 2018 Oregon Reader’s Choice Awards (ORCA) winners and announce the lists of the 2019 nominees! Booktalks, book trailers, book club discussion guides, and additional resources will help you become familiar with the titles so you can promote them to the students at your libraries and schools. We will also share how we’ve used and highlighted ORCA at our respective libraries and schools, as well as what it means to be a member of the ORCA committee. A physical copy of each title will be available for your perusal, as well as bookmarks of the 2019 lists.
Library Media Specialist, Metropolitan Learning Center, Portland Public Schools
Kiva is a librarian in a K-12 alternative school in PPS. She is the 2016-2018 chair of ORCA and a total ORCA fangirl. She loves to run and read, but has learned it’s not best to combine them.
Youth Services Librarian, Beaverton City Library at Murray Scholls
I’ve worked with rural and urban libraries in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Oregon since 2010. I light up when kids, teens, and their adults ask me what books they should read next, and I love offering kids and teens opportunities to tinker with new tech toys and engineering chall... Read More →
