Short Descriptions of Sessions
"A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste – re:inventing Your Library When the Chips are Down"
Learn the secrets to thriving during down times: embracing change, brainstorming for success, and looking at programs, services and staffing in strategic ways that fit today’s economy.
"Delivering Physical Materials in a Digital World – Quick re:sponses for High Demands”
Avoid the logistical nightmares of transporting library materials by receiving tips on the latest trends, technology and best practices for moving physical materials quickly and safely around the library world.
"re:cent Online History and Culture Updates – The Civil Rights Digital Library, the DLG
and Georgia HomePLACE"
Get the latest updates about the Civil Rights Digital Library, recently digitized Georgia Historical newspapers and a new DLG collaborative digitization project about the Georgia State Fair.
Britannica Encyclopedias and Their Increasing re:levance
Explore the many encyclopedias and other resources available through GALILEO.
GALILEO – a re:velation at the Reference Desk
Sharpen your knowledge about GALILEO’s resources for ready reference.
"Finding Library Grants – Get Better re:sults Now!"
Discover new opportunities for grant funding — federal, state, private foundation, industry and local — and tips on applying for them when you return from the conference.
"Getting the Most Out of GALILEO – Marketing Tips and Tools for Maximizing re:sources
With Minimized Budgets”
Hear how to make the most of GALILEO’s valuable information resources, including promotion for library Web sites, ideas for serving patron needs, marketing library services in the community, and more.
"re:flections on Workflow Balance – Walking the Tightrope in the Transition to E-
resources"
Keep your workflow aligned — and moving — as new tasks develop and more advanced demands are made of staff as libraries transition to the latest electronic formats.
Interlibrary Loan for Newbies and re:turnees
Enjoy a brief but illuminating overview of the basics of ILL, including packaging, communication, OCLC tips, common issues and where to find the help you need when you need it.
GALILEO – Providing re:lief in Tough Times
Use GALILEO to help patrons facing tough economic times, including books and articles on career change, interviewing, job training and more.
"Security Alert! re:cognizing Threats and Protecting Your People, Property and
Collections"
Discuss the basic elements of a security plan, including conducting a security audit in your building to identify potential security issues and preparing library staff to handle security problems.
"With a Little Help From Our Friends – A re:volution in Library Advocacy”
Start or strengthen a Friends group and identify — and mobilize — key advocates to help you get what you need for your library.
"Where the Path(finder) Has Led Us – Creating and re:fining Experience-Centered Research Guides"
Get advice for implementing low-cost LibGuides software as well as tips for incorporating 2.0 technologies such as RSS feeds, instant messaging, YouTube, locally created tutorials, feedback forms, and more.
Genealogy Databases That Let You re:search Your Relatives
Investigate 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
Enable direct searching or linking to some of the most popular GALILEO resources by using the new GALILEO Toolbar — a browser plug-in (LibX) for the Firefox and Internet web browsers.
re:birth: "Finding the Phoenix – Feathers, Flight & the Future of Libraries"
Grasp the steps to creative evolution and master the new formats and service models required to meet your customers' needs in our rapidly changing culture with our award-winning keynote speaker, Helene Blowers.