2018 Utah Library Association Conference: Full Schedule

11:00am MDT

Digital Exhibition: Leveling Up with OmekaS and Collaboration

At the University of Utah Marriott Library, two departments collaborated to build a digital exhibits program. Digital Library Services provides technical expertise and experience with item level metadata and Special Collections provides primary source documents, historical context, and depth of knowledge of exhibit topics. Collaborative exhibits workflows and documentation will be discussed, along with a brief demonstration of the OmekaS software platform.

Speakers

Alison Elbrader

Anna Neatrour

Thursday May 17, 2018 11:00am - 11:25am MDT
Cascade B

Academic, Split session

Interaction Level Medium interaction
Topic Tags Technology & Tools, Special Collections/Archives

1:55pm MDT

Virtual Reference Power Boost: Conducting a Chat Transcript Analysis at Utah State University

Chat reference at USU Libraries has decreased since introducing the service. In order to understand this trend, we analyzed a year’s worth of chat transcripts from August 2016 to August 2017. In addition to examining the types and timing of patron questions, we coded qualities of the chat interactions themselves. We will share how the results of our analysis might inform future changes to the chat reference service and staff training in an effort to “level up” the library’s virtual reference.

Speakers

Teagan Eastman

Utah State University Library

McKenzie Hyde

Utah State University Library

Katie Strand

Utah State University Library

Rachel Wishkoski

Reference & Instruction Librarian, Utah State University

Friday May 18, 2018 1:55pm - 2:20pm MDT
Soldier Creek

Academic, Split session

Interaction Level Medium interaction
Topic Tags Adult Services, Assessment, Training, User Experience (UX), Technology & Tools

2:30pm MDT

www.What?: First-Year Students' Internet Source Evaluation Habits

As librarians, we were curious how well first-year students evaluated sources, so we conducted a study on source evaluation habits. We wondered if grammar and website design were more important to students than a source’s author, or if previous experience outweighed fact checking in determining source validity? Come find out what students say is important in evaluation vs. what they actually do and reflect on teaching source evaluation behaviors.

Speakers

Jessica Green

Writing Programs Supervisor, Brigham Young University

Elise Silva

Brigham Young University, Harold B. Lee Library

Cole Walker

Brigham Young University Library

Friday May 18, 2018 2:30pm - 2:55pm MDT
Soldier Creek

Academic, Split session

Interaction Level Medium interaction
Topic Tags Teaching & Learning, Community Surveys, Assessment

2:55pm MDT

A Family-Friendly Study Space

In March 2015, HBLL personnel began creating a family-friendly study space within the library. The space now includes features such as a lactation area for nursing mothers, play structures, books, toys, study rooms, study tables, two family-friendly restrooms, and computers. The room will be available for any BYU student or staff member to use, regardless of parental status. We hope to inspire other higher-education libraries to consider and to potentially champion the space needs of this important and rising population of students.

Speakers

Jeana W. Haymond

Assistant Facilities Manager & Project Manager, Brigham Young University Library

BFA Interior Design, Brigham Young UniversityMLIS, San Jose State University

Friday May 18, 2018 2:55pm - 3:20pm MDT
Soldier Creek

Academic, Split session

Interaction Level Low interaction, Medium interaction
Topic Tags Adult Services, Readers' Advisory, Popular Culture, Information Literacy, Intellectual Freedom, Ethics, Social Media, Teaching & Learning, Community Surveys, Assessment, Spaces & Places, Diversity

2:55pm MDT

Taking Advantage of Your Friends (of the Library) or How to Extend Library Hours Without a Budget

Students at Southern Utah University (SUU) continually request additional library hours. They’ve been especially eager for the library to be open more during the end of the semester, yet, with limited staffing & shrinking budgets, this had not been possible. In 2016, the SUU Library’s Friends of the Library group became aware of these requests and offered to provide staffing beyond the library’s typical closing times. Our talk will highlight how this unique partnership has benefited our campus.

Speakers

Amber Beach

Southern Utah University Library

Phil Roche

Early Experience Librarian, Southern Utah University Library

Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Southern Utah UniversityEarly ExperienceLibrary InstructionAcademic libraries and student retention

Doug Wayman

UX Librarian / Asst. Professor, Southern Utah University

I'm very interested in Book arts, History of the Book, and rare books. I was a cataloger in public and academic library settings for 25+ years. I enjoy food & cooking, travel, playing cards, biking, hiking, and camping (not necessarily in that order).

Friday May 18, 2018 2:55pm - 3:20pm MDT
Battle Creek

Academic, Split session

Interaction Level Low interaction
Topic Tags Advocacy, Marketing, Management

3:40pm MDT

Are You There Students? It's Me, Your Librarian.

As many recent LIS graduates enter into the field of academic librarianship they may have a strong understanding of the profession but unknown variables can catch new librarians by surprise and lead to stress. This presentation will address the challenges new academic librarians face when starting their career. With first-hand experiences from early-career librarians, we’ll discuss the differences from pre-existing job expectations and actual reality.

Speakers

Rachel Riter

LDS Business College

Mary Naylor Stephens

Utah Valley University, Fulton Library

Utah Valley University Library

Emily Underwood

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Friday May 18, 2018 3:40pm - 3:50pm MDT
Cascade E

Academic, Split session

Interaction Level Low interaction
Topic Tags Professional/Staff Development, Mentoring

4:00pm MDT

From Idea to Research Agenda in 10 minutes

From a blank space to a research agenda, this session will outline one librarian’s experience with developing an actionable plan for becoming a researcher. Along the way, you’ll learn tips, tricks, and techniques for enhancing or initiating your own research efforts.

Speakers

Shane Wallace

University of Utah

Friday May 18, 2018 4:00pm - 4:10pm MDT
Cascade E

Academic, Split session

Interaction Level Low interaction