“C” the Change - Create, Collaborate, Communicate
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2
9:00am-9:10am – “Light Bulb” moments in the Vendor Hall
Chair-ity Auction - "Light Bulb" moment: Patricia Brown, South Charleston Public Library
SCPL is hosting this fundraising event in April, and will display sample chairs and present event planning information.
The WVLA Website and You - "Light Bulb" moment: Jessica Tapia, WVU, WVLA
An introduction to all the WVLA has to offer, from renewing your membership to registering for conference.
9:15am-10:10am
Libraries After Dark - Session: Megan Tarbett, WVLC
As library hours are reduced, and more patrons are using digital devices, libraries need to embrace their digital
collections. Get ideas for how to be a resource to your patrons, even after the doors are closed for the day.
AASL and Common Core: What Our Students Should - Session: Lynda (Suzie) Martin, Brookhaven Elementary
Common Core State Standards has information literacy indicators to increase college and career readiness. Our
challenge: create awareness and communicate the need for certified media specialists to deliver these curricula.
I said Yes, Now What Do I Do? - Session: Karen Goff, WVLC Secretary
New library trustees are often unsure about the nature of their new responsibilities. This session is an orientation for
new trustees and a refresher for those that have been serving for a while.
Little Free Libraries as Outreach- Session: Katy Moran, Elena Garton, WVU Graduate Students
Two WVU graduate students describe a community partnership project with Jackson County Public Library and the City
of Ravenswood, in which little libraries are constructed and installed for use around town.
9:15am-2:25pm, Preservation of Photographic Images - Workshop: Nat De Bruin, Marshall University
Focusing on the different types of images prior to the the advent of digital photography, attendees will receive
instruction in identifying different types of photographic process and various methods of preservation for longevity.
10:15am-10:25am – “Light Bulb” Break in the Vendor Hall
10:30am-11:25am
Literacy Roundtable Meeting - Round Table: Hope Nobel (chair), Jackson County Public Library
The purpose of the literacy roundtable is to support libraries’ current literacy efforts, to interest more libraries in
providing literacy materials and services to their patrons and to advise libraries on literacy trends and practices
The New Change in Learning Express Library - Session: Susan Hayden, WVLC
LearningExpress Library 3.0 features a new tutorial and test-preparation platform, with easier access to skill-building
resources and new features designed to help students and adults prepare for success
Finding, Tracking, Advocating: Keeping Up with Legislation- Session: Timothy A. Balch, Marshall University
Tracking federal and state legislation of interest to you or your organization is made easier by a number of internet sites.
More importantly, many sites make it easy to let your legislators know how you feel about the laws they are considering.
Digital Projects Roundtable Meeting - Round Table: Thomas Walker (chair), Marshall University
Provides a forum for members to share information about creating, accessing, using and preserving web-based digital
projects and services in West Virginia Libraries
11:30am-12:25pm,
Professionalism: a Panel Discussion - Session: Karen Goff, Vicky Terry, Ann Farr, Panelists
"C" the professionalism: compassion, courtesy, and calm; a panel discussion exploring what it means to be a true
professional in the library environment.
WVLA Spring Fling 2014
“Create, Collaborate, Communicate”
Session List, page 2
Free stuff from The Foundation Center - Session: Olivia Bravo, Kanawha County Public Library
Come see what is available for your public from Grantspace.org, fdo.foundationcenter.org, and
data.foundationcenter.org. and see how you can be a part of these resources which you can offer your patrons.
Are You Prepared? - Session: Glen Herron,
Unstable patrons, fire, lost children, bullying - Do you and your staff have a plan for when things go wrong? Learn from
an expert how to develop your response.
Social Responsibilities Roundtable Meeting - Round Table: Hannah Wilkes (chair), Martinsburg Public Library
To help members keep informed of social issues which impact all areas of librarianship
12:25pm-1:25pm LUNCH (Dining Room Buffet or Community Restaurants)
A soup, salad and sandwich buffet is available in the Flatwoods Restaurant for $15.95 per attendee. Community
restaurants are also available. Please note that outside food and drink is not allowed in the conference center.
1:30pm-2:25pm
Directors Round Table Meeting - Round Table: Mary Rayme, (chair), SAPL
A forum for library directors to meet and discuss concerns.
Way out in West Virginia - Session: Jeanne Mozier,
Humorous tidbits about favorite oddities from the author of "Way Out in West Virginia," voted best WV book.
West Virginia Public Library Funding 101 - Session: Ann Farr, Greenbrier County Public Library
Does West Virginia public library funding confuse you? If you answered "yes" you are not alone. Attend this session and
explore Chapter 10, special laws, levys and other sources of tax based funding.
Checkout the Community - Session: Ben Nunley & Debbie Cosper, Boyd County, KY, Public Library
This library’s users can interact with their community by checking out experiences such as pool passes, a night at the
museum, and night vision goggles. Learn how this innovative library formed their unique collection.
2:30pm-3:25pm
Healthy Employees Create a Healthy Library: Workplace Wellness is Worth It - Session: Leslie Hartley, Chillicothe and
Ross County Public Library
Wellness programs save money, increase productivity, and boost morale and quality of life. Collaborate with community
partners, grants, and employ creativity to achieve an award winning program even on a slim budget.
Foundation Center Roundtable Meeting - Round Table: Kelly Mummert (chair), WJU
The purpose of this group is to support libraries and communities statewide in their funding efforts through education
and research service and to be a network for exchange of information in the field of philanthropy.
What a Board Meeting Should Look Like - Session: Panelists
By law, what should every board meeting include? What should trustees be prepared for? What is the role of the library
director? This session, complete with role playing and humor, will answer many of these questions.
Dynamic Library Newsletters - Session: Preston Richardson, WVLC
This panel will offer tips on updating your library newsletter to better communicate with patron groups.
3:30pm-3:40pm – “Light Bulb” Break in the Vendor Hall
Explore WV and Regional History Center Digital Collections - Anna M. Schein, Printed Ephemera Curator, WVU
Highlights of digital resources available on the West Virginia and Regional History Center's Explore web page. New this
year: more than 3,500 historical postcards, more than 400 historical pamphlets, and other ephemera.
BYOD - Bring Your Own Device - Kat Phillips, Kanawha Valley Community & Technical College
Where to start when your patrons bring their e-reader to hear the wisdom of the sage & all-knowing librarian? BYOD or
join technology-free to learn how to get your very own BYOD Day on a roll.
3:45pm-4:40pm
Update Your Website: Making Erate Work For You - Session: Erika Reed, Marion County Public Library
Is your website outdated or unwieldy? Learn how you can quickly, easily, and cheaply make over your library website.
With Erate, it's even more cost effective. Intended for those who do not want to learn HTML.
WVLA Spring Fling 2014
“Create, Collaborate, Communicate”
Session List, page 3
Collaborate with Money Smart Partners in the Library - Session: Derek Walker, Kimberly Riddle, Roger Hughes
Three panelists discuss community programs libraries can sponsor to promote financial awareness. The Treasurer’s
Office discusses searching Unclaimed Property; the State Auditor’s Office discusses fraud protection; and the AARP WV
Senior Medicare Patrol helps people to prevent, detect and report Medicare fraud.
Put Your Best Facebook Forward - Session: Michelle Ross, Marion County Public Library
Tips and tricks to gain likes and increase the reach of your page. Learn how to use free features to save time and track
success, where to find awesome content to share, how to make eye-catching graphics, and more.
Copy Cataloging with Resource Description and Access (RDA) - Session: Heather Campbell Shock, WVLC
This session will cover the basics of copy cataloging using the new resources description and access standard.
4:45pm-5:30pm, "C" the Creativity - Plenary Session: Cindy Beacham, WVU
Welcome to the “creativity hour”, where we will take a look at the creative process. Cindy will lead in activities to help
us envision the future of libraries, librarians, and the patrons who value and support this wonderful resource. Be ready
to participate – we’ll wrap up the day with exciting ideas to will help us all “C” the CHANGE!
5:30pm-6:00pm – Entertainers: Allegheny Ramblers Bluegrass Band & Cartoonist J.D. Williamson
Band members Robbie Mann, Leon “Burt” Hart, and Ryan Spangenberg are studying bluegrass music at Glenville State
College. Robbie has been playing fiddle and other stringed instruments for 15 years. Burt works at a cattle farm by day,
and plays bass and other instruments at night. Ryan has been playing the mandolin for nine years.
Famous inventions, discoveries, and the people who made it all possible come to life in JD’s exciting tales and artwork.
His show includes audience participation, interactive games, and cartoon drawing for everyone!
THURSDAY, APRIL 3
9:00am-9:55am
Science Websites for Kids - Session: Suzy McGinley, WVLC
Where to go to find the coolest science stuff on the web.
Mad Science of West Virginia - Session: Tim Nichols
Mad Science offers hands-on experiences for science learning fun, and loves to explore ways to work with WV libraries.
Family Nutrition Planning - Session: Amy Gannon, MS, RD/LD, Youth Nutrition Specialist, WVU Extension Services
How WVU Extension Office Nutrition Outreach can provide FUN educational programs for your community!
Literacy, the Library, and YOU - Session: Mary Kay Bond, Emily Warder, Ryan Clouston, Judy Azulay, Panelists
A panel of experts discuss how to build a literacy program at your library, including special attention to the resources
available to you no matter the size of your budget or your staff.
10:05am-10:25am Caterpillar to Butterfly ("C" the Change!), Entertainer
Heather combines 41 years experience with butterflies with her 30 years' experience in social work to create a unique
approach to connecting people of all ages, especially children: let the butterfly change your life!
10:30am-11:25am
Amazing Insects and Arthropods: How do they help or hurt us? - Session: Vicki Kondo, WVU-Entomology
Interact with live insects and arthropods such as: hissing cockroaches, exotic stick insects, and a very tame live tarantula.
Presentation is designed to inform of many available books about insects, and insect activities to incorporate in SRP.
DNA from a Strawberry, and other easy experiments - Workshop: Kristen & WVU Lincoln Hall
Hands-on fun with science experiments for you to recreate at your library.
50 Best Books for Children - Session: Sharon Summers
Sharon Summers, a retired kindergarten teacher with 40 years of experience, will give her take on the 50 best books for
children. Discover fun activities to incorporate with some of the books, while integrating six pre-reading skills.
"C" the Communication - Session: Janelle St. Martin
Sign language helps us bridge the gap between those with hearing and those without. Come learn how to be a supercommunicator!
WVLA Spring Fling 2014
“Create, Collaborate, Communicate”
Session List, page 4
11:35am-12:00pm The Sock Rockerz, Entertainer
The Sock Rockerz are a band from Nashville, TN who rock in silly socks! We'll be showcasing our fun summer show,
"Fizz, Boom, ROCK!", a live concert which includes a DJ booth, current pop song covers, classic kids' songs, audience
participation, comedy, a little magic, and full sized animal characters!
12:00pm-12:55pm LUNCH, Community Restaurants
A variety of community restaurants are available to you; please note that outside food and drink is not allowed in the
conference center.
1:00pm-1:55pm
What's So Gross About Grossology? - Workshop: Teresa Richards, Scott L. Berry Memorial Library
Children love gross things. Take advantage of that interest by making snot, giving facts about cleaning with urine, or
evenmake a "dookie cookie" to snack on. Bring out the scientist in all!
Nick and Tesla's High Voltage Danger Lab - Workshop: Georgina Doss, Cabell County Public Library, Milton
In the mood for a mystery with electromagnets, burglar alarms, and other gadgets?!? Here's the book for you, complete
with building plans. Play with the gadgets and get valuable tips on building your own.
Help! There Are Homeschoolers in the Library! - Session: Panelists
Many libraries are hotbeds of homeschool activity. This panel discussion will be about successful programs your library
has had, and ideas for other programs and materials that you think might be helpful to homeschoolers.
Bringing Babies to the Library: Program for your youngest patron - Session: Lesley Mason, DC Public Library
With Early Literacy gaining more attention, consider adding a baby laptime to your children's programming. Lesley will
offer tips, educational information for parents, and program examples for ages birth to 18 months.
2:05pm-2:25pm Who Is Zak Morgan?, Entertainer
GRAMMY nominee Zak Morgan's unique live performances are always filled with laughter and warmth as he encourages
children to read, imagine and believe in themselves.
2:30pm-3:25pm
Fizz Boom Wow - Workshop: Bonnie Dwire and Kelly Funkhouser, Morgantown Public Library
Will show a few science experiments for Summer Reading. Explosive fun with hands-on experience.
The Six Shifts in Common Core and SRP - Session: Lynda (Suzie) Martin, Brookhaven Elementary
Six shifts have been identified with Common Core State Standards. Implement a knowledge of these shifts in your
summer reading programs to play an even more significant role in preventing summer reading/skills loss.
Boom! Fizz! Folktales! - Session: Jo Ann Dadisman & Susanna Holstein "Granny Sue"
This interactive session reinforces the connection between folk tales,stories, and the world of science through stories
and experiments, activities, and crafts to encourage reading during the summer and beyond.
Sing & Sign: Communication Begins at Birth - Session: Addie Gilkerson & Amy Stover, RCPL
Participants will walk away knowing the top 10 signs for babies and the confidence to bring baby signs to their library. A
beginners kit with flash cards, wall chart, teaching guide and dictionary will be given away at conclusion of the session.
3:35pm-3:55pm, Joey Stepp Magic, Entertainer
A magic show with a science theme, Joey teaches the audience "science" tricks they can perform at home. He also
shares his experiences as a struggling reader throughout childhood and into playing football for Marshall University.
4:00pm-4:55pm, Children's Roundtable Meeting & Wrapup Meeting
Plenary Session: Bonnie Dwire and Kelly Funkhouser (co-chairs), with Suzy McGinley (WVLC)
A forum for the exchange of ideas about children’s services in all types of libraries and informs on issues such as
reference tools, family literacy and instilling a joy of reading to children served by our libraries.