Thursday, May 13, 2010 Session Four Program
Please consult the program brochure provided for you on the day of the conference for final program details.
Technology Petting Zoo
Kate Butler, Technology Librarian, Rodgers Memorial Library
Want to have a look at some of the latest nifty gadgets that may be making their way into the library? Stop by the petting zoo – try them out for yourself and learn how libraries around the state are using tech 'toys' for both staff and patrons. Anticipated pets on display include the Amazon Kindle, several varieties of netbook, and more!
Young Adult Librarians Section (YALS) Roundtable
Kathleen Norton, Teen Librarian, Manchester City Library
Join members of the Young Adult Librarian's section of the NHLA and other young adult librarians for a time of networking and socializing. YALS members will facilitate discussion and display a variety of successful program ideas.
Sustainable Libraries
Andrea Thorpe, Library Director, Richards Free Library
Peggy Thrasher, Library Director, Hampstead Public Library
Mary Ahlgren, Library Director, Hall Memorial Library
Three librarians will discuss how they have introduced sustainable practices in their libraries and communities.
Website for Earth Friendly Cleaning Products
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Best Kept Secrets of Online Searching
Amanda Izenstark, Reference & Instructional Design Librarian, University of Rhode Island
Google is the big name in searching, but what about its competitors? Learn some Google tricks and find out about other freely available general and specialized tools that can help you mine the Web.
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New Children's Literature, 2009–2010
Chris Rose, Teacher & Retail Book Buyer, Salem NH School District
This session will provide a lively overview of some terrific new children's books. Recently published and forthcoming titles will be highlighted. This session will include books from a range of genres and reading levels, specially grades K to 5. See – and hear – the latest books by your favorite authors; discover new talent. Create a personal list for your summer reading. Find "the" book to recomment to a particular young reader. A complete booklist is provided.
New Children's Books, 2009–2010: A Sampling of Titles...
Open Source ILS: Migrating to Evergreen
Mary White, Director, Howe Library
Pamela Soren Smith, Technical Services/Systems Librarian, Howe Library
Howe Library has been an III library since 1995. In 2009 they decided to migrate to Evergreen, an open source ILS. They will briefly discuss the process that led to this decision and then give a detailed progress report of their migration work to date.