I. "Security Alert! re:cognizing Threats and Protecting Your People, Property and Collections"

Russell Palmer, Lyrasis
David Greenebaum, Lyrasis

In this active discussion, we will review the basics of securing your institution’s collections and safeguarding its people. Discussion topics will include the basic elements of a security plan, conducting a security audit in your building to identify potential security issues, and preparing library staff to handle security problems.

J. "With a Little Help From Our Friends – A re:volution in Library Advocacy"

Lyn Hopper, Georgia Public Library Service
Chantel Dunham, University of Georgia Libraries

Libraries of all kinds need Friends and advocates, especially in tough economic times. Lyn Hopper will discuss how to start or strengthen a Friends group and identify and mobilize key advocates to help you get what you need for your library. Chantel Dunham will talk about her experiences in developing advocates to speak for academic libraries and how to give volunteers the tools they need to advocate and support your library.

K. "Where the Path(finder) Has Led Us – Creating and re:fining Experience-Centered Research Guides"

Mary Jo Dejoice, Georgia State University Library
Doug Goans , Georgia State University Library

Learn how Georgia State transitioned to dynamic research guides that incorporate 2.0 technologies such as RSS feeds, instant messaging, YouTube, locally created tutorials, feedback forms, and more. Presenters will show the research guides, share what students are saying about the new and improved versions, and offer advice for those interested in implementing a similar project using the low-cost LibGuides software.

L. "Training Showcase – Late Afternoon"

Genealogy Databases That Let You re:search Your Relatives (Room K)

A ProQuest trainer will explore the content available in HeritageQuest Online and Ancestry Library Edition, including the Federal Censuses, immigrant records, military records, Federal Slave Narratives, and more.

re:veling in the Benefits of the New GALILEO Toolbar (Room L)

The GALILEO Toolbar is a browser plug-in (LibX) for the Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers that enables direct searching or linking to some of the most popular GALILEO resources.

Designed from a trainer’s approach these sessions highlight the strategic features, benefits and trends of selected GALILEO databases and/or GOLD services.