Program Outline

The Role of Teaching in Modern Libraries

Soaring to Excellence

1. Changes in the library profession.

a. What is the effect of Google on life the universe and everything?

b. How do these changes affect the role of library support staff and librarians?

c. Does the library profession have a future?

d. What can we do to survive, keep up, and stay relevant in today’s world?

2. Steven Bell and John Shank: Blended Librarianship.

a. Marginalization Factors.

b. What is Blended Librarianship?

c. What is instructional technology?

d. The role of teaching in the library profession

e. Getting outside of the library walls – it's not just a virtual thing.

f. The "other kind of LTA."

g. Online learning communities.

h. Blended Librarian learning community.

i. How can Steven and John’s online learning community help you improve your skills?

3. Linda Slusar: Views of Library Technical Assistants.

4. Anne Kozak: Views of a Public Librarian.

5. Dave Reifsnyder: Views of an Educator.

6. Questions and Answers.

7. Summary and preview for January.