The 10th CARL Conference will be here sooner than we think!
Scheduled for Thursday, April 22 - Sunday, April 25, 2004, our next
conference will be held at the Pasadena Westin (formerly the Doubletree). The
theme for 2004 is "Mission Architecture: Philosophical Foundations of Academic &
Research Libraries." (Theme information follows).
The CARL Conference Program Planning Committee invites proposals for the
conference from all CARL members: interest groups, groups, or individuals.
This is a call to sponsor or co-sponsor either a 2004 CARL Pre-Conference or
Conference Breakout Session:
A Pre-Conference is a 3-hour session April 22 afternoon or April 23 morning.
This might be a workshop, seminar in which your colleagues can find practical
examples, an opportunity for an in-depth look, place to provide answers or
suggestions for "How to...?" or an interactive session
A Conference Breakout Session covers a 90 minutes on April 23 afternoon,
April 24 morning or afternoon. They can provide overviews, can be thought
provoking, or both. The breakout sessions are meant to inform or to stimulate
learning.
Where to find more information (Conference, Proposal Form): The 2004 CARL
Conference site is available at
http://tutsan.forest.net/carl/carlconf/carlconfhome.html . (A link to this
page has also been set up from the CARL Conference Index page,
http://www.carl-acrl.org/Conference/index.html ).
When to submit proposals: Pre-conference intent by Friday, September 12, 2003.
Conference Breakout Session intent by Wednesday, October 1, 2003. Earlier is
better!
The track themes are as follows:
Mission Architecture: Philosophical Foundations of Academic & Research Libraries
Mission architecture is a proud heritage in California. It continues to
influence cultural and structural elements in homes, neighborhoods, and entire
cities in our state. Similarly, the philosophical foundations of academic
librarianship continue to influence our work in this proud profession. At the
CARL 2004 conference, we will meet in Pasadena to celebrate our professional
heritage and to support one another in our common mission. The following tracks
relate to the foundations, mission and innovation that make us a professional.
Proposals that cover more than one theme track are encouraged.
Theme Tracks:
Library Spaces, Clicks and Bricks
Libraries across the state are in the mist of remodeling or building from the
ground up. This track is to focus on the architecture. Possible topics for
presentations may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Award winning academic library designs
Interaction with architects
New Information Commons
Structure and furniture inside
Budget and Money
Libraries are dealing with a decline in money. This track is to focus on the
increasingly resourceful, imaginative, and creativity in budgeting.
Presentations may explore topics such as (but we expect the innovators out there
to surprise us with others):
New budget methodologies for hidden funds
Fundraising
Grants
Practical and applied information on budgeting within the bureaucracy
Future in the Crystal Ball
What is the foundations future in our profession? This track is to encourage
the sharing and discussion of bold ventures, far-reaching prophecies, and
stimulating insights. Since we dont know the future here are some things to
start with:
Hot Topics that are being revealed
Statewide initiatives for planning
Changes in the profession or building
Human Side of the Job
The people who work in these buildings, what are their foundations or missions?
Topics are limited only by your creativity, but may include:
Human resource management
MLS degree
Credentials or equivalencies degrees for Paraprofessionals
Diversity issues
Balance tenure and life
Getting organized: putting together your personnel packet or Post tenure
review
How to win awards on your campus
Technical and Access Services
Changes in the format of information, document delivery, vendor relationships,
and preservation have made a tremendous difference in providing access to
information. This track is can include both digital and traditional aspects of:
Cataloging
Standards
Archiving
Acquisitions
Licensing
Online services and usage stats, changing purchasing habit?
Reference, Teaching, and Learning
The model of the librarian as educator is increasingly important but does it
effect our foundations and values? Possible topics include:
PEW and other Internet studies effect the way we can teach
Virtual reference
Assessment as a tool for improving your service
One stop training and referrals (information commons)
Implementing learning competencies
Learning modalities
As always we will gladly take your questions concerning the event. Look forward
to your submission!
Kelly Janousek on behalf of the Conference Program Committee