[Libs-Or] Technical Services sessions - OLA 2025 in Eugene, Oregon Libraries United Navigating Change

[JOHNSON Kristynn V]

Hello Folks,

Hope you are having a good day today.

We thought to send along a list of OLA 2025 Tech Services and Tech Services related conference sessions coming up at OLA 2025 in Eugene, for all the TSers and interested parties out here in Library Land. We made this list using the tags in the program catalog as of today. If we have missed something (or made a mistake), think about putting it out here and promote all the great conference sessions.

So many wonderful programs in all areas of Oregon Libraries United Navigating Change<https://oregonlibconference.org/2025/>. Early Bird registration until Friday March 21, 2025<https://oregonlibconference.org/2025/home/registration/>. This conference is gonna be amazing! 😊


Wednesday April 23rd
Silos Are For Grain, Not People
Tech Services   Outreach Services   Collection Development
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meeting Room 1E
Description
What do Outreach Services, Collection Development, and Technical Services all have in common, besides being departments (or even individual people/duties in some cases) in a library? Within each of those jobs are PEOPLE trying to ensure access to resources. But when we find ourselves in communication silos, access becomes harder, and collaboration dries up. Learn how communication and collaboration to update one of our outreach collections improved services for our patrons and un-siloed a few departments with seemingly little in common at Jackson County Library Services.
Speakers

  *   Laurin Arnold<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319086/>
  *   Ashley Johnson<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319087/>
  *   Carrie Turney Ross<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44855518/>

Wednesday April 23rd
Book Mending for Modern Book Problems
Virtual - Pre-recorded     Tech Services
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Meeting Room 4W
Description
How many heavy Lego books have you thrown out after 3 circulations? Some book problems look worse than they are. Learn about some fast fixes that can be done in as little as 3 minutes or 30 minutes.

Many modern books are made with glued spines instead of sewn and the covers are made with paper instead of cloth. These changes in bookbinding quality need new kinds of strengthening repairs to make them last. It is cheaper and more sustainable to repair than to replace because the replacements will have the same problems!

(These techniques are only meant for highly circulating books not expected to circulate for more than 15 years or so, and not meant for permanent or special collections.) Power Point with Show and Tell before and afters.
Speaker

  *   Sophia Bogle<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319081/>

Wednesday April 23rd
Migrating to Grow; A Koha ILS Migration to Grow our Consortium
Lightning Sessions   Virtual - Pre-recorded   Tech Services
2:20 PM – 2:50 PM
Exhibit Hall
Description
As part of a consortium merger with Chinook Library Network in March of 2025, the members of the Oceanbook Network underwent an ILS migration from Sierra to the open source ILS, Koha. This presentation shares the highs and lows of the merger as well as the future plans of the new network.
Speakers

  *   Danielle Meininger<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319138/>
  *   Christopher Davis<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319139/>

Thursday, April 24th
Using Technology to Foster Collaboration and Improve Transparency in Public Libraries
Technology
10:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Meeting Room 3W
Description
Attention, public library staff using Microsoft 365: Learn how to better utilize this technology to increase your effectiveness at work. Join Miryam and Thea as they briefly share their experiences experimenting with Microsoft 365 tools to foster collaboration and improve transparency at Corvallis-Benton County Public Library. Then break out into small groups to discuss 365 tools that you already use or would like to use in your library. Come back as a large group to share some ideas. Brag on your team’s creativity and wow us with your own applications of these tools.
Speakers

  *   Miryam Hammerman<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319128/>
  *   Thea Hart<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319130/>

Thursday, April 24th
Exploring GPT-Style AI Tools: Current and Emerging Use Cases for Libraries
Technology
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Meeting Room 4W
Description
Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to introduce librarians of all levels to the transformative potential of GPT-style AI tools. This session will explore both current and emerging applications of AI in library contexts, focusing on practical use cases and group discussion.

Participants will gain insights into how AI is being used in content creation, administrative, and learning contexts. We’ll delve into novel applications such as AI-driven creative writing, language learning, and business analysis. The workshop includes hands-on activities and demonstrations of a range of GPT tools.

With ample time for discussion and Q&A, this workshop aims to equip librarians at all levels and types of organization with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI into their work, fostering innovation and supporting patrons needs. Whether you’re new to AI or looking to expand your toolkit, this session offers valuable insights and practical experience.
Speaker

  *   Genifer Snipes<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319143/>

Thursday, April 24th
Weeding, Growth, and Renewal: Building Inclusive Children’s and YA Collections in an Academic Library
Lightning Sessions Academic Collection Development
3:10 PM – 3:40 PM
Exhibit Hall
Description
Building and maintaining children’s and young adult collections in academic libraries can present unique opportunities and challenges for academic librarians. These collections may require different collection development approaches and policies than most materials in a typical research library. This session will explore the process of revitalizing a legacy juvenile collection at a large academic library, including the process of assessing campus interest and opinions, weeding outdated materials, prioritizing the integration of books that reflect authors and characters from a range of diverse backgrounds, and the curation of a children’s collection at a newly acquired branch campus. Whether managing legacy collections or starting fresh, this session will offer valuable takeaways for librarians working to create engaging and relevant children’s and YA collections in academic libraries.
Speaker

  *   Katherine Donaldson<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319079/>

Thursday, April 24th
The Evolving Ebook Landscape
Collection Development
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Gleason Atrium
Description
As the demand for digital resources continues to rise, Oregon’s libraries are at the forefront of navigating the evolving ebook landscape. This panel will bring together librarians and digital content experts to discuss the current state of ebooks in Oregon’s libraries, highlighting both challenges and opportunities.

The session will cover a wide range of topics, including:
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on ebook usage in public and academic libraries.
Licensing models and the implications of cost structures for library budgets.
Equitable access to ebooks for diverse populations, especially in rural and underserved communities.
The future of ebooks in Oregon libraries: trends, technologies, and emerging solutions.

This panel will provide attendees with practical insights and strategies to optimize their library’s digital collections, foster collaboration, and advocate for sustainable ebook policies at the local and state levels.


Thursday, April 24th
Dismantling Dewey: Creating a Representative Library Collection
Tech Services
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Meeting Room 4W
Description
This session overviews the Dismantling Dewey Project at Columbia Gorge Community College's Library and Learning Commons (LLC). With the help of LSTA funding, this project allowed the LLC team to engage students, staff, faculty, and administrators in critical discussions about the biases of the Dewey Decimal System and develop a unique classification system based on the college curriculum, update the collection to celebrate systemically underrepresented voices, and redefine the space as the campus center.
Speakers

  *   Tori Stanek<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319172/>
  *   Danny Jacobsen<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319174/>
  *   Dezi Remington<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319175/>



FRIDAY APRIL 25th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Poster Session
Location: Exhibit Hall
Creators of posters will be available to answer questions, provide further information

Reclassifying DDC 200s Using the Optional Table
Tech Services
Learn more about implementing the optional DDC 200s table at your library. Technical Services staff from Tigard Public Library will share the resources we used, our project plan, and the lessons we learned from our own reclassification project.
Speakers

  *   Meagan Gibson
  *   Stephanie Milbrodt

FRIDAY APRIL 25th
Support Staff Division: The Megaphone for Library Staff
Staff Support  [including Tech Services staff 😊]
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Meeting Room 4E
Description
Most career library staff don’t have a capital “L” Librarian or Director position. Ideas for how to innovate, increase efficiency and inspire can get lost in bureaucracy and classism.
Library leadership that routinely listen to a range of front line and back of the house staff make quality, equitable decisions with better outcomes. Staff report more job satisfaction, engagement and less turnover and burnout.
Come hear how you, or your reports, can leverage opportunities through Oregon Library Association Support Staff Division (OLA SSD) to network, exchange information with their counterparts in other libraries, develop skills that are not always available in their current role and create more value overall to their teams, libraries, and all Oregon Libraries.

Speaker

  *   Rinny Lakin<https://whova.com/embedded/speaker/2RfmERCb07PI-SUfINjn6NkoMZ8hbVdzbgIT7tVSHk0%3D/44319111/>



We’ll see you there at OLA 2025 in Eugene!

Kristynn Johnson, Chair, OLA Technical Services Round Table
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