Schedule
Wednesday, August 10
* Simultaneous Interpretation
Registration Opens
7 Hart House Circle, Great Hall
8:00
Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00
Opening Session *
9:00-10:00
Guy Berthiaume, Librarian and Archivist of Canada
The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship: Insights from Library and Archives Canada
PresentationModerator: Nancy Gwinn
Break
10:00-10:30
Session 1—New Approaches and Challenges for the 21st Century *
10:30-12:00
Moderator: Stephen Abram
The Canadian library workforce: longitudinal research
Abstract, PresentationExperiences and case studies – Human resources: from a top down to a horizontal and participative management style, are libraries ready for the change?
Abstract, PresentationAverting the adjunct crisis: a critical examination of part-time librarianship in the United States
Abstract, PresentationLunch
12:00-1:30
Parallel Sessions
1:30-3:00
Session 2A—Making the Case for Professional Development *
Moderator: Carole Urbain
Employee attitudes and perceptions of continuous improvement initiatives in public libraries
Abstract, PresentationNational Library Board service excellence learning and development roadmap
AbstractLibrary leadership development for tomorrow: the LIBER experience
Abstract, PresentationSession 2B—Work Expectations
Moderator: Liudmila Zaytseva
Professional engagement at Ohio University: meeting a strategic priority
Abstract, PresentationCompetencies of professional librarians in Pangasinan, La Union and Benguet provinces, Philippines: a basis for adoption of the national competency-based standards for librarians
Evolving public services and staffing to meet the needs of academic communities
Abstract, PresentationBreak
3:00-3:30
Parallel Sessions
3:30-5:00
Session 3A—Values and Diversity *
Moderator: Perry Moree
Ethnic and cultural diversity of the library profession at the University of Toronto
Abstract, PresentationCreating intangible assets through collaboration: an academic library case study
Abstract, PresentationLibrary leader: a lonely rider or a team inspirator? The X factor
Abstract, PresentationSession 3B—Organizational Structures: What? Who? How Much?
Moderator: Madeleine Lefebvre
Picking up the pieces: managing people after a reorganization of personnel
Abstract, PresentationTypes and forms of organizational structures of central libraries of leading universities in Pakistan
Who is doing what, when, where and how in Canada's public libraries? A content analysis of public library job advertisements with reflections from the CEOs of some of Canada's largest municipal libraries
Abstract, PresentationReception at Thomas Fisher Rare Book Room, University of Toronto
6:00
* Simultaneous Interpretation
Thursday, August 11
* Simultaneous Interpretation
Registration Opens
8:00
Continental Breakfast
8:00-9:00
Parallel Sessions
9:00-10:30
Session 4A—Working with New Professionals *
Moderator: Lionel Villalonga
Strengthening characteristics of library leader in new era using expert opinion
Strengthening recognition and the perceived value of libraries and information science professionals in Madagascar through changes in leadership and management strategies
Abstract, PresentationAdding a mentoring dimension to the training of iSchool student
Abstract, PresentationSession 4B—Library Demographics
Moderator: Vera Keown
Status of human resource management in university libraries in Pakistan
The next generation of employees: a study on the factors influencing male students ages 18-30 to become professional librarians in the United States
Abstract, PresentationIs librarianship a women’s profession? A study of gender composition in libraries of central universities of India
Break
10:30-11:00
Parallel Sessions
11:00-12:30
Session 5A—Managing Change *
Moderator: Margo Jeske
Of human bondage: breaking through to lasting change in information organizations
Abstract, PresentationAdopting new skills to meet community needs?
Abstract, PresentationBuild 21st century organizational strategic capacities: a case study of workforce transformational change in the University of Cincinnati libraries
Abstract, PresentationSession 5B—Maximize Competencies and Engagement
Moderator: Talia Chung
Employee appreciation: a culture of valuing work
AbstractAcademic librarians’ organizational commitment
Helping librarians create a talent management strategy
Abstract, PresentationLunch
12:30-1:30
Session 6—Social Considerations in the Management of Libraries *
1:30-3:00
Moderator: Réjean Savard
How to permanently demotivate a passionate librarian
Abstract, PresentationMillenial library professionals: recruitment, management and retention
Abstract, PresentationChoosing happiness to promote well-being and productivity in libraries
AbstractBreak
3:00-3:30
Conclusion and Synthesis *
3:30-4:30
Moderator: Leslie Weir
Donald MCKENZIE, Divisional Support Manager, Human Resources, Toronto Public Library
Michel GORIN, Chargé d’enseignement, Haute École de Gestion, Genève (Suisse)
* Simultaneous Interpretation
Registered participants will be invited to sign up for tours.
Ryerson University Student Learning Centre
- 1 group: 2-3pm
- 60 participants (30 participants max. for each group)
Welcome to the Library of the 21st Century, and one of downtown Toronto’s most talked-about locations. Explore one of the university’s newest buildings from top to bottom, and witness how Ryerson is providing new spaces for students to study, collaborate and share ideas.
During your tour, you will learn about the unique features, space functions and design elements that make the SLC a world-class destination. This tour will be jointly led by Ryerson’s Chief Librarian, Madeleine Lefebvre, as well our student SLC Specialists, who play an important role in the day-to-day functions of the SLC.
Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Library
- Tour of Film Reference Library at 2pm, followed by a tour of the TIFF Bell Lightbox building at 2:45pm; End of TIFF visit at 3:30pm
- 1 group (30 participants max)
The Film Reference Library (FRL) is Canada’s pre-eminent film research collection. The library is the ultimate free resource for film lovers, filmmakers, students, scholars, and journalists, and is located on the 4th floor of the TIFF Bell Lightbox. A proud affiliate member of the International Federation of Film Archives (FIAF), the FRL promotes Canadian and global film scholarship by collecting, preserving, and providing access to a comprehensive collection of film prints, and film-related reference resources (including books, periodicals, scripts, research files, movies, press kits, and over 80 Special Collections). Check out the extensive collection online at tiff.net/collection!
Toronto Public Library - Fort York Branch
- 1 group: 3:30-4:30pm
- 60 participants (30 participants max. for each group)
TPL’s 99th branch designed by Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg Architects (KPMB) opened in 2014. Strategically located at the corner of Fort York Boulevard and Bathurst Street, the Branch is a wonderful addition to the neighbourhood, transparent and visible, a glowing beacon with spaces tailored to meet the needs of this fast growing new community. See the unique public art project featuring the art of Charles Pachter and poetry of Margaret Atwood from The Journals of Susannah Moodie. This popular branch with its digital innovation hub, strong children’s programming and heavily used spaces is one of the busiest branches in the Toronto Public Library system. The tour will include a brief talk about program planning and service delivery as well as a guided tour of the facility.