Get Graphic: New and Interesting Graphic Novels for Teen Readers
Presented by Jerene Battisti and Angelina Benedetti
Enjoy this presentation of new and interesting graphic novels for teen readers. Divided thematically, this menu presents new fiction and nonfiction graphic novels for middle school, junior high, and high school readers. Each participant will take away an annotated bibliography of all presented titles and an understanding of recent trends in graphic novel publishing.

Cooking Up Reading
Presented by Gwynne Spencer
Reaching your readers through snacks and treats! Every great book has a food connection you can use to get kids hungry for books.

Getting Graphic with Library Advocacy
Presented by Kelly Koontz

Weiden & Kennedy here we come! Use the power of images to tell your library’s story. Each human eye has 1,000,000 fibers to the brain; each ear has only 30,000 connections. Seeing is believing! Leave this session armed with free/cheap resources and ideas to turn everyone into an advocate for your school library.

The World Book Web: Leveling the playing field for the school library.
Presented by J. Derek Collett

With its four online sites; Kids, Student, Advanced, and Discover
for Differentiated Instruction; World Book offers content for all
grade levels. New: the capabilities for text-to-speak audio in all sites as well as the ability to translate those same articles, primary sources, and e-books into 13 languages.

Award Winning Choices for Your Young Readers
Presented by Rebecca Cohen
Book talks and program ideas to use with the 2010 Young Readers Choice Award lists for elementary, middle, andhigh school students

Library2Go: It Works
Presented by Jenny Berg
Kids, teens, and adults can enjoy downloadable audio and video in the classroom and at home. Library2Go, available from public libraries in Oregon, contains over 6,000 titles ready for download to your computer and MP3 player. Learn how Library2Go works and how to make it work for you.

Beguiling Them Visually
Presented by Dolores Johnston
I will present and book talk an array of visually tempting information books, poetry collections, picture books and graphic/Comix books that will tempt even the most reluctant reader/learner. I will share visual literacy activities that will level the playing field for both the gifted and the at-risk reader.

Stellar Story-Telling Tips and Techniques
Presented by Curt Nelson of Slightly Illusional
A full-time motivational speaker for kids will share tips and techniques to turn you into a Media Center Rock Star! You’ll learn how to establish a famous alter ego, improve your stage presence, give your puppet an attitude, use interactive humor to make your presentation unforgettable, and much more!

Making it Real: Reaching the Reluctant Young Adult Reader
Presented by Gregory Lum
Learn techniques and tips to get teens reading the “real” books. Hear short and quick booktalks on the “real” books that snag reluctant readers from recent lists. Find out about resources from the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) to help update your collection and assist with readers’ advisory. Get an up-to-date overview of YALSA’s six literary and media awards and lists of recommended reading, listening and viewing for teens. Presenter Gregory Lum, Jesuit High School Librarian, is a YALSA member and has served on YALSA book selection committees. Free YALSA swag and book raffle for attendees!

Talking Book and Braille Services:
Same Great Service: New Medium
Presented by Elke H. Bruton, MLIS
Talking Books have given fast and courteous service to thousands of Oregonians since 1939. TBABS uses detailed patron profiles to fully customize patron’s reading opportunities. From high-tech digital downloads to low-tech daily circulation processing, TBABS serves patron information needs in real-time. Find out what the upcoming transition to digital media will mean to patrons: more opportunities to download materials “on-demand,” clear digital sound, easy navigation, and machines that are intuitive, lightweight, and portable! Find out more about Talking Books in a relaxed brief presentation, with plenty of time to ask questions and “play” with the new digital talking book players.

Current Issues in Intellectual Freedom in K-12 Libraries
Presented by Leigh Morlock
Discover the best approaches to address challenges in your library.

Creating Arresting Library Book Displays 2009 update
Presented by Wendy Giesler
Get inspired to create a variety of types of Library displays, including bulletin boards, cube and window displays, and free-standing, interest-generating displays. Learn to use unusual materials, recycle, and have fun. Tips, tricks, and tools.

Keep it Simple-Easy Programs for Your Library
Presented by Meg Miranda
Simple& quick ideas for getting students into the library and into reading.

Young Writers program with NaNoWriMo
Presented by Debbie Willer
Every November writers all over the world take part in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and we’ll be taking a look at their Young Writers Program. Setting goals, forums, workbooks and curriculum guides to help your students get writing!

Just Win It: The Connie Hull Mini-Grant Recipients Panel
Hosted by Gregory Lum
Gregory Lum, a Connie Hull Executive committee member, will lead a panel discussion with the five recipients of the Connie Hull mini-grants. These inventive library personnel will share their ideas – from IPod audio books to graphic novels and nursery rhymes-that promote school library programs. Come learn about the process as you could be a winner next year!

Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is Growing!
Presented by Deb Alvarez and Libby Hamler-Dupras, with special guest presenters Judy Kullson and Diane Chaffe

Join us and learn how your 3rd – 12th grade students can get more involved with reading AND have fun. The OBOB divisions are: 3-5th grades 6-8th grades NEW! 9-12th grades
For registered OBOB schools, 16 specific titles are chosen and questions are provided for each division. Students read and discuss the books and then compete in teams of four students to correctly answer questions.
Lesson ideas for the OBOB titles and a poster will be available, along with the handouts about the program. There will be a book giveaway for schools who have preregistered on the OBOB website, or would like to sign up to participate.
Great Graphic Novel Committee 2009-2010
Jessica Lorentz-Smith

Come get graphic with a member of the 2009-2010 Best Graphic Novels for Young Adults Committee.
Learn how you too can become a volunteer for future committees; see the kinds of materials publishers send to committee members to preview, how the nomination process works and what happens at ALA annual.

Learn 360: the NEW choice for Streaming Media.
Presented by Steve Finch
Streaming media that is effective, easy to use, and affordable. Stream and download videos, video clips, audio programs, images, speeches, and newsreels. Find content via keyword, subject, or state standard.
Learn 360 is new!
See how Learn 360 users can blog, podcast, share video, lesson plans, assignments and more.

“Fun”ding!
Presented by Nancy Sullivan, Melinda Moorefield, and Beth Malmsten
Learn interesting and fun new ways to get extra funds to support your library! Creative ideas for contests, book fairs and much more!

Gale eBook Demonstration
Presented by Jeff Jensen & Lindsay Smith
We would like to introduce the Gale Virtual Reference Library to the teacher librarians and their colleagues. Gale has recently built partnerships with several other publishers which expands our reach of delivering unlimited and simultaneous eBook content to our clients. We will include client demonstrations on how to use eBooks to support lesson plans and integrate into the classroom setting.