ITRL Annual Summit 2011

Information Technology Rural Librarian Master’s Scholarship Program Asynchronous Annual Online Summit 2011 Johnson City Public Library, TN Hancock County Public Library, Sneedville, TN Sevier County Public Library, Sevierville, TNLake City Public Library, TN Bharat Mehra, Kimberly Black, Vandana Singh School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee

Agenda  Introduction  The ITRL Purpose  Why the ITRL Program is Important  Five Phases of the ITRL Program  Education in the ITRL Context  Participating Faculty  Voices of Faculty  Participating Partners  Voices of Partners  ITRL Students  Voices of ITRL StudentsITRL Planning Meeting13 November, 2009 ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

IntroductionIn 2009, the School of Information Sciences (SIS) at theUniversity of Tennessee (UT) was awarded a $567,660grant entitled “Rural Library Professionals as ChangeAgents in the 21st Century: Integrating InformationTechnology Competencies in Southern and CentralAppalachian Region” (ITRL) by the Institute of Museumand Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century LibrarianProgram. Laurel Jones Public Library, Laurel, MS ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

The ITRL PurposeThe ITRL purpose is to recruit sixteenparaprofessionals working in rural libraries in theSouthern and Central Appalachian (SCA) regions tocomplete their master’s degree part-time (June 2010– August 2012) with a focus on IT and rurallibrarianship in the UT’s SIS program via distance. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

The ITRL PurposeITRL students are receiving: Part-time degree in a ALA-accredited program A structured, individually-tailored IT and rural management curriculum Rural library practices and needs incorporated into the curriculum IT competencies in developing rural library work applications Formal/informal professional mentoring by educators and practitioners Full-tuition scholarship for two years Allowance for materials Provision of a laptop computer. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

Why the ITRL Program is Important The SCA regions are experiencing:  Information poverty and unemployment  Economic challenges  Low levels of information literacy and educational attainment  A lack of access and use of IT  Other unique environmental challengesLibrary professionals who are embedded in their communities are in astrong position to help address and develop solutions to these needs. Laurel Jones Public Library, Laurel, MS ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

Five Phases of the ITRL Program1. Recruitment of ITRL students from rural libraries in the SCA region2. Needs assessment of library services and information challenges faced by rural regional libraries3. Implementation of educational/training activities4. Mentoring5. Evaluation/assessment of program outcomes, and dissemination of program results/experiences. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

Education in the ITRL Context 16 ITRL students are enrolled part-time, taking six credit hours (two courses) each semester (summer, fall, and spring). Forty-two credit hours (14 courses) plus a comprehensive examination or thesis are required for graduation. Students began courses June 2010 and will graduate August 2012. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

Education in the ITRL Context IT Outcomes Management Outcomes1. 1.Technology infrastructure  1. Service evaluation in rural planning and analysis libraries2. 2. Web design, development,  2. Management of a rural library and usability program for adults and3. 3. Database design and children/young adults implementation;  3. Reader’s advisory4. 4. Building digital library and  4. Grant writing and development web portals5. 5. Establishing hardware and software networking6. 6. Creating Library 2.0 tools ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

Participating Faculty Dr. Bharat Mehra, Assistant Professor (Principle Investigator)  Dr. Kimberly Black, Assistant Professor (Co-Principle Investigator) Dr. Vandana Singh, Assistant Professor (Co-Principle Investigator) ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

Participating Partners Nancy Renfro, Director, Watauga Regional Library Donald B. Reynolds, Director, Nolichucky Regional Library System Susan Simmons, Director, Clinch-Powell Regional Library KC Williams, System Director, Sevier County Public Library ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

ITRL Students Heather Duby, Acquisitions Assistant at Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, Tennessee. Brittany Fletcher, Elementary School Teacher/Media Team Member, Mountain City Elementary School Media Center, Mountain City, TN Julie Forkner, Reference Librarian, E. G. Fisher Public Library, Athens, TN Angela Glowcheski, Information Specialist, Lumpkin County Public Library, Chestatee Regional Library, Dahlonega, GA Becky Grindstaff, Software Support Specialist, Knox County Schools, Knoxville, Tennessee ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

ITRL Students Richard Haynes, Director, Harlan County Public Library System, Harlan, KY Kevin Jump, Circulation Assistant, Weeks-Townsend Memorial Library, Barbourville, KY Lauren Long, Library Technologist, Madison County Public Library, Marshall, NC Susan Macrellis, Library Director, East Ridge City Library, East Ridge, TN Helen Owen: Instructional Supervisor for Materials and Supplies, Teacher Resource Center, Sevier County School System, Sevierville, TN ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

ITRL Students Marilyn Pontius, Hancock War Memorial Branch Library, Washington County Free Library, Washington County, MA Deborah Ratliff, Branch Manager/Program Specialist, Goshen Public Library, Rockbridge Regional Library, Goshen, VA Christine Smith, Branch Manager, C. Bascom Slemp Memorial Library, Lonesome Pine Regional Library System, Big Stone Gap, VA Susan Williams: Resource Center/Education Coordinator, Highlander Research and Education Center, New Market, TN Vicki Winstead, Library Media Specialist, Jackson Elementary School Library, Kingsport, TN Amber Woodard, Library Technical Assistant, Cumberland University, Lebanon, TN ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

Voices of ITRL Students1. Heather Duby 7. Fran Owen2. Brittany Fletcher 8. Marilyn Pontius3. Julie Forkner 9. Chris Smith4. Angela Glowcheski 10.Susan Williams5. Becky Grindstaff 11.Vicki Winstead6. Susan Macrellis 12.Amber Woodard ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

1. Heather Ruble Duby ITRL Summit 2011 Thank you for the opportunity! ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

1. Heather Duby: About Me  Attended Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC) from 1991-1993; Graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in English  Attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville from 1993-1995; Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English  From 1996 – Present I have worked in the PSCC library  Learned about the ITRL program from my friend, Bill Stevens  Began my Master’s Degree coursework in the summer semester of 2010 ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

1. Heather Duby: A Change inPerspective & Skills  Perspective as a paraprofessional  Perspective as a future information professional  Improvement in technology skills & the ability to think about tasks in new ways  Coursework has broadened my horizons and has had real-world impact on my library ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

2. Brittany Fletcher Collection Development Lessons and Activities through Literature “Hands on Learning” Project : iPads in the classroom Mountain City Elementary School ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

2. Brittany Fletcher: The Future… Practicum allowing me to work with students of all ages Switching collection database to Destiny Continue training with new technology in the classroom Johnson County Middle School ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

3. Julie Forkner E. G. Fisher Public Library ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

3. Julie Forkner: McMinn County, TN 11% Unemployment 14% holds a bachelor’s degree ~ 40% is over 45 years old ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

3. Julie Forkner: Computer Use at E. G.Fisher Service population: 45,834  Open 54.5 hours/week  23 Public Access Computers  Wi-Fi Available Computer Use in FY 2009-2010: 42,345 ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

3. Julie Forkner: Laptop ComputingLab 12 Laptops including one for the visually impaired. Which in turn prompted:  A relationship with Techsoup  Updating public desktops to Windows 2010  Mobile lab to take to community libraries  Laptop Check-Out to increase computer access ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

4. Angela Glowcheski Information Specialist, Lumpkin County Library, Dahlonega, Georgia 5.15 full-time equivalents An average of 3,580 patrons served weekly An average of 14 programs a month serving adults, young adults and children Ten public computer stations Public internet access and wireless access ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

4. Angela GlowcheskiChanges resulting from coursework: Reorganized Computer Classes Built in tools of patron feedback Reference Interview ProcessMore to come: Web Presence Community Partnerships ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

4. Angela Glowcheski Benefits of the ITRL Master’s Scholarship Program Relationship with Teachers and Mentor Interaction with fellow students Portfolio of Coursework Program design ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

5. Becky Grindstaff Former English as a Second Language Teacher Now Knox County Schools Technology Dept. Staff Work in schools and school libraries each week (librarians are often the support for technology) Will be assisting with the implementation of a distance learning program during the 2011-2012 school year ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

5. Becky Grindstaff ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

6. Susan MacrellisITRL student  [text/images]Susan Macrellisand the East RidgeCity Library staffwith formerUS CongressmanZach Wamp .(EastRidgeChristmas Parade2010) ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

6. Susan Macrellis East Ridge City Library, serving 20,000 residents of the Chattanooga, TN suburb, is located in the left wing of the City Hall building. ERCL has formed a committee to evaluate the suitability of adopting OSS Evergreen as its ILS. See what all the excitement is about at http://open-ils.org/ or http://www.georgialibraries.org/pu blic/pines.php ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

7. Fran Owen How the ITRL Program has Fostered Growth in Sevier County School LibrariesChanges implemented due to my experiences in the program and course work ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

7. Fran Owen 510-----Researched the Digital Divide in Sevier County and what is being done to bridge the gap 520-----Learned how to properly assign subject headings and about vocabulary control to improve Sevier County’s OPAC entries 530-----Learned about various selection, reference, and evaluation tools important to all libraries and the ethics involved in providing virtual reference services ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

7. Fran Owen 560-----Developed a partial opening day collection for a school currently under construction 567-----Learning how to create a Sevier County School Library web site 572-----Age appropriate school librarians have copies of quality young adult selections and are performing book talks to share their collection additions ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

7. Fran Owen 585-----Created a wiki for school librarians to share curriculum development and designed and implemented an instrument to improve communication between the school system and a software vendor 590-----Learning how to develop a marketing plan to educate school principals on the value of school librarians in improving student achievement ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

8. Marilyn Pontius Marilyn Pontius Branch Manager Hancock War Memorial Library Hancock, Maryland ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

8. Marilyn Pontius IT Deliverables: IS 585: Information Technologies Closing the Digital Divide: Expanding Computing at the Hancock War Memorial Library Hancock Library in 1904 Hancock, Maryland ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

8. Marilyn Pontius Rural Management Outcomes IS 554 Public Library Management and Services User-Centered Assessment/Evaluation of Public Library Services: Computer Services Hancock War Memorial Library ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

9. Chris Smith  [text/images] C Bascom Slemp Memorial Library located in the heart of Southwest Virginia Our Motto Start Here Go Anywhere And I’m the perfect example, thanks to the ITRL Masters Scholarship Program ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

9. Chris SmithMeet my favorite community partner, Lyric, the READ dog.  Completing the requirements for my Master’s degree has forced me to examine my community, my library, and myself.  When I started the application process I told Dr. Mehra I expected to be in the same place either with or without my degree.  I’m still planning to stay, but I’m a different person, and I’ve made Slemp Library a different place. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

10. Susan WilliamsI am very privileged to be in the ITRL program at theUniversity of Tennessee School of Information Service. Iwork at the Highlander Center library in NewMarket, Tennessee and this program is providing manywonderful learning opportunities. opportunities.  This is a photo of the Highlander library. The mound on the left is the archive room, and to the right is the main book room, sun room and the rest of the building. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

10. Susan Williams: What have I learned? This program has made me much more comfortable with technology, and I am learning more all the time. Some of the technology areas covered include: --Basic computer hardware and software including PowerPoint. --Graphic design using Photoshop --Drupal, wikis, blogs, social networking I have also been very interested in learning more about reference librarianship, information literacy and how people can learn more about maneuvering through the vast internet information world. This area provides great fuel for our work in participatory research with grassroots groups. All of this also helps our library to think about what are some additional communication vehicles and services that could be useful. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

10. Susan Williams: More thoughts aboutthe program I am very appreciative of the faculty with the UT SIS for many reasons but especially because they are so willing to allow me to choose topics that are interesting and helpful to me. Some of the projects that have been very informative include: --A research paper about Broadband access in rural areas --Research on digitizing historical photographs --Evaluation of our participatory research service --Currently, a training module for user instructions for groups that come to Highlander. Most rewarding has been the chance to use my brain, and to be creative. I also appreciate the opportunities to work in teams for some projects. This program has at times been quite a challenge for me, given my age and limited knowledge of technology. Many thanks to all!!!! ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

10. Susan Williams Many thanks from me and my cats! ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

11. Vicki Winstead Native of East Tennessee Library Media Specialist at Andrew Jackson Elementary School in Kingsport, TN Participant in Kingsport City Schools’ Teacher Leader Academy Completed Advanced Technology Academy for Kingsport City Schools School Web Master Certified Smart Board Trainer ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

11. Vicki Winstead: IS 560-Developmentand Management of Collections  Evaluation and selection of print and non-print materials.  Deselection and weeding  Project: Develop a Small Collection  For my elementary school library, I evaluated and selected materials to support the science curriculum in Kindergarten through fifth grade  This collection was developed using various criteria including Purpose, Audience, Definition, Format, and Cost. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

11. Vicki Winstead: IS 554 – Public LibraryManagement and Services  Performed and evaluation and user-centered assessment of the Job-Seeking service of the Kingsport Public Library. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

11. Vicki Winstead: IS 572 Resources andServices for Young Adults  Evaluation and review of young adult magazines and movies  Book talks  Collection development project  Reading responses  Challenged/banned book essay  YA awards ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

12. Amber Woodard  [text/images] Amber Woodard, Library Technical Assistant Cumberland University Vise Library, Lebanon, TN ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

12. Amber Woodard  The most beneficial project for my library:  Screencast tutorials created for my final project in IS 585, Information Technologies. These can be viewed at youtube.com/culibrary. To read more about the project, please visit sis.utk.edu/Woodard ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

12. Amber Woodard My Goals for the Remainder of the Program:1. 1. Continue to learn about the field of librarianship and develop my skills as a librarian 2. 2. Study emerging library technologies and how to implement them within my library setting3. 3. Collaborate with my peers in the program in order to learn from paraprofessionals in other library settings ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

12. Amber Woodard •Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the program! ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011

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