(via Gwen Gregory, IACRL President-Elect)
Register now for the Fall IOLUG Conference: Teach Me Tech, and you could win your very own Quadcopter Drone, Virtual Reality Headset, or Arduino Uno!
Who: IOLUG is an organization that provides opportunities for individuals to share and learn about current trends in libraries and technology to inspire innovation. Membership is open to anyone interested in networking with us to innovate, share and grow!
What: Our conference theme is Teach Me Tech, and we have an exciting program for you designed to equip you with ready-to-implement tools and strategies for your library! See the conference agenda below!
When: Friday, October 16th from 9:00am – 3:30pm Where: Indiana Wesleyan University North Campus in Indianapolis, IN Why: To learn, grow, get inspired, and network with librarians just like you who are interested in emerging technologies and innovative services!
Our Keynote speaker, Holly Klingler from the Northeast Ohio Regional Library System, will be presenting on emerging technologies and will bring a Traveling Tech Lab with wearables, drones, and other fun toys for folks to play with.
Program at a Glance
9:00-9:30am – Registration, Continental Breakfast & Poster Presentations
9:30-10:00am – Welcome and Business Meeting
10:05-10:55am – KEYNOTE – “Emerging Excitement: Learning how to train and inspire with emerging tech” – Holly Klingler, NEO-RLS
11:00-11:45am – Breakout sessions
OPTION A – “Tech Tuesdays: Exploring and Growing with 45 minute Tech Workshops” – Delores Rondinella and Jesse Peek, Stark County District Library
OPTION B – “Using Multimedia and Technology to Connect with Online Students” – Stephanie Brouwer and Jennifer Smith, Harrison College
11:45am-1:00pm – Lunch & Networking & Poster Presentations
1:00-1:45pm – Breakout Sessions
OPTION A – “PowerPoint + iSpring = Interactive eLearning” – Melissa Renner, Allen County Public Library
OPTION B – Panel of Video Presentations – “Screen Cast Fast: Help Patrons at Their Point-of-Need ” – Liz Barksdale, University of Dallas “Videos Gone Viral: How to create a video for your organization ” – Jenn Bielewski, LYRASIS “15 Minutes of Fame: Cultivating Patron-Created Content at Your Library ” – Melody VanWanzeele and Marianne Kruppa, St. Joseph County Public Library
1:50-2:35pm – Breakout Sessions
OPTION A – “Leveraging the Functionality of Microsoft Office Mix” – Allan Celik and Catherine Lemmer, Indiana University
OPTION B – Panel of Social Media Presentations – “Using Twitter to Market Your Library” – Mary Hricko, Kent State University “The Four Faces of Social Media” – Edita Sicken and Rebecca Johnson, Manchester University 2:40-3:30pm – Maker Panel “LEGO Mindstorm EV3 Robot Kits at Tipton County Public Library” – Lindsey Powers and Jason Fields, Tipton County Public Library “Making Makers: How the Plainfield Library is Embracing the Maker Movement” – Courtney Allison and Laura Brack, Plainfield-Guilford Township Public Library
3:30-3:45pm – Conference wrap up – Door Prizes, Evaluations