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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, TN


Lake 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 Students

ITRL Planning Meeting
13 November, 2009                               ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
Introduction
In 2009, the School of Information Sciences (SIS) at the
University of Tennessee (UT) was awarded a $567,660
grant entitled “Rural Library Professionals as Change
Agents in the 21st Century: Integrating Information
Technology Competencies in Southern and Central
Appalachian Region” (ITRL) by the Institute of Museum
and Library Services' Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian
Program.

           Laurel Jones Public
           Library, Laurel, MS

                                         ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
The ITRL Purpose

The ITRL purpose is to recruit sixteen
paraprofessionals working in rural libraries in the
Southern and Central Appalachian (SCA) regions to
complete their master’s degree part-time (June 2010
– August 2012) with a focus on IT and rural
librarianship in the UT’s SIS program via distance.




                                    ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
The ITRL Purpose
ITRL 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 challenges

Library professionals who are embedded in their communities are in a
strong 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 Program

1. Recruitment of ITRL students from rural libraries in the
   SCA region
2. Needs assessment of library services and information
   challenges faced by rural regional libraries
3. Implementation of educational/training activities
4. Mentoring
5. 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 Outcomes
1.   1.Technology infrastructure          1. Service evaluation in rural
     planning and analysis                 libraries
2.   2. Web design, development,          2. Management of a rural library
     and usability                         program for adults and
3.   3. Database design and                children/young adults
     implementation;                      3. Reader’s advisory
4.   4. Building digital library and      4. Grant writing and development
     web portals
5.   5. Establishing hardware and
     software networking
6.   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 Students

1.   Heather Duby        7. Fran Owen
2.   Brittany Fletcher   8. Marilyn Pontius
3.   Julie Forkner       9. Chris Smith
4.   Angela Glowcheski   10.Susan Williams
5.   Becky Grindstaff    11.Vicki Winstead
6.   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 in
Perspective & 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 Computing
Lab
   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 Glowcheski

Changes resulting from coursework:
 Reorganized Computer Classes

 Built in tools of patron feedback

 Reference Interview Process



More 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 Macrellis

ITRL student            [text/images]
Susan Macrellis
and the East Ridge
City Library staff
with former
US Congressman
Zach Wamp .(East
Ridge
Christmas Parade
2010)




                                         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
                Libraries

Changes 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 Master's Scholarship Program
                                                ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
9. Chris Smith
Meet 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 Williams
I am very privileged to be in the ITRL program at the
University of Tennessee School of Information Service. I
work at the Highlander Center library in New
Market, Tennessee and this program is providing many
wonderful 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 about
the 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-Development
and 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 Library
Management 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 and
Services 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 setting

3.    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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ITRL Annual Summit 2011

  • 1. 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, TN Lake City Public Library, TN Bharat Mehra, Kimberly Black, Vandana Singh School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee
  • 2. 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 Students ITRL Planning Meeting 13 November, 2009 ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 3. Introduction In 2009, the School of Information Sciences (SIS) at the University of Tennessee (UT) was awarded a $567,660 grant entitled “Rural Library Professionals as Change Agents in the 21st Century: Integrating Information Technology Competencies in Southern and Central Appalachian Region” (ITRL) by the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. Laurel Jones Public Library, Laurel, MS ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 4. The ITRL Purpose The ITRL purpose is to recruit sixteen paraprofessionals working in rural libraries in the Southern and Central Appalachian (SCA) regions to complete their master’s degree part-time (June 2010 – August 2012) with a focus on IT and rural librarianship in the UT’s SIS program via distance. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 5. The ITRL Purpose ITRL 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
  • 6. 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 challenges Library professionals who are embedded in their communities are in a strong position to help address and develop solutions to these needs. Laurel Jones Public Library, Laurel, MS ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 7. Five Phases of the ITRL Program 1. Recruitment of ITRL students from rural libraries in the SCA region 2. Needs assessment of library services and information challenges faced by rural regional libraries 3. Implementation of educational/training activities 4. Mentoring 5. Evaluation/assessment of program outcomes, and dissemination of program results/experiences. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 8. 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
  • 9. Education in the ITRL Context IT Outcomes Management Outcomes 1. 1.Technology infrastructure  1. Service evaluation in rural planning and analysis libraries 2. 2. Web design, development,  2. Management of a rural library and usability program for adults and 3. 3. Database design and children/young adults implementation;  3. Reader’s advisory 4. 4. Building digital library and  4. Grant writing and development web portals 5. 5. Establishing hardware and software networking 6. 6. Creating Library 2.0 tools ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 10. 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
  • 11. 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
  • 12. 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
  • 13. 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
  • 14. 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
  • 15. Voices of ITRL Students 1. Heather Duby 7. Fran Owen 2. Brittany Fletcher 8. Marilyn Pontius 3. Julie Forkner 9. Chris Smith 4. Angela Glowcheski 10.Susan Williams 5. Becky Grindstaff 11.Vicki Winstead 6. Susan Macrellis 12.Amber Woodard ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 16. 1. Heather Ruble Duby ITRL Summit 2011 Thank you for the opportunity! ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 17. 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
  • 18. 1. Heather Duby: A Change in Perspective & 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
  • 19. 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
  • 20. 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
  • 21. 3. Julie Forkner E. G. Fisher Public Library ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 22. 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
  • 23. 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
  • 24. 3. Julie Forkner: Laptop Computing Lab  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
  • 25. 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
  • 26. 4. Angela Glowcheski Changes resulting from coursework:  Reorganized Computer Classes  Built in tools of patron feedback  Reference Interview Process More to come:  Web Presence  Community Partnerships ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 27. 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
  • 28. 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
  • 29. 5. Becky Grindstaff ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 30. 6. Susan Macrellis ITRL student  [text/images] Susan Macrellis and the East Ridge City Library staff with former US Congressman Zach Wamp .(East Ridge Christmas Parade 2010) ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 31. 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
  • 32. 7. Fran Owen How the ITRL Program has Fostered Growth in Sevier County School Libraries Changes implemented due to my experiences in the program and course work ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 33. 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
  • 34. 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
  • 35. 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
  • 36. 8. Marilyn Pontius Marilyn Pontius Branch Manager Hancock War Memorial Library Hancock, Maryland ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 37. 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
  • 38. 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
  • 39. 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 Master's Scholarship Program ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 40. 9. Chris Smith Meet 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
  • 41. 10. Susan Williams I am very privileged to be in the ITRL program at the University of Tennessee School of Information Service. I work at the Highlander Center library in New Market, Tennessee and this program is providing many wonderful 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
  • 42. 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
  • 43. 10. Susan Williams: More thoughts about the 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
  • 44. 10. Susan Williams Many thanks from me and my cats! ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 45. 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
  • 46. 11. Vicki Winstead: IS 560-Development and 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
  • 47. 11. Vicki Winstead: IS 554 – Public Library Management and Services  Performed and evaluation and user-centered assessment of the Job-Seeking service of the Kingsport Public Library. ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 48. 11. Vicki Winstead: IS 572 Resources and Services 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
  • 49. 12. Amber Woodard  [text/images] Amber Woodard, Library Technical Assistant Cumberland University Vise Library, Lebanon, TN ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 50. 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
  • 51. 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 setting 3. 3. Collaborate with my peers in the program in order to learn from paraprofessionals in other library settings ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011
  • 52. 12. Amber Woodard •Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the program! ITRL Annual Online Summit 2011