close

Is your institution interested in becoming a partner in the Digital Archives site? This all-day workshop will include overviews of: the Alaska Digital Archives project, partnership options, selection of materials for inclusion, digitization standards, and metadata standards for the cataloging of materials placed on the site. The majority of the workshop time will be dedicated to hands-on cataloging of materials using the project software. Participants are welcome to bring one or two digital images of their own to use for metadata practice. Taught by: Arlene Schmuland, Mary Spengler, Gina Stevens, and other Digital Archives personnel.
Maximum number of attendees: 16. Session cost: $14.00 including lunch (Taco bar with vegetarian options).

close

This workshop, held in a computer lab near the conference hotel, will provide hands-on practice in all phases of Web tutorial development. Participants will practice using a Learning Management System, learn to outline and flowchart a tutorial, retrieve, edit, and insert images, design Web tutorial pages, and create interactive exercises. Novices to Web development will be presented with strategies that can be applied in a variety of settings, from transforming PowerPoint modules for online delivery to developing Web-based tutorials from scratch. Teaching effectiveness and productivity will be emphasized, and good instructional design will be discussed.
Audience: Good file management skills in the Windows environment required (finding files, navigating folders and directories; opening, copying, re-naming files). Basic skills in Microsoft Office applications. Web page creation experience is advantageous, but not required. Aptitude to learn new software programs on a basic level.
Maximum number of attendees: 30. Session cost: $44.00 including lunch (Taco bar w/vegetarian options).  

close

Library automation will be the theme of this pre-conference geared toward school librarians. Learn to understand some of the lingo of your school’s technology expert or tech support staff, see the guts of a computer, and participate in user group sessions with representatives from Alexandria, Follett, SIRSI, or Sagebrush automation systems. Or, learn the steps required for automation if your school is not yet automated. Learn how to use your automation system and a website to analyze your school library collection. The day will end with a tour of three new or recently remodeled school libraries in the Anchorage School District.

close

This workshop will bring rural public librarians from around the state together to develop and implement actions plans to sustain and expand technology programs and services in their libraries. Participants will learn about and share best practices and lessons in the areas of advocacy, patron training, funding and outreach strategies, technical support, and maintaining and upgrading computer hardware and software. The Rural Library Sustainability workshop is funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and open to public libraries serving communities under 25,000. The State Library will contact eligible participants directly regarding application procedures, participant stipends, and meeting logistics.

close

Visit three new or newly remodeled Anchorage School District libraries on this bus tour. The tour will visit one high school and two elementary schools. Learn a little about how these sparkling new libraries have been designed and what sort of programs are offered. Sign up in advance as bus space is limited. Fee: $10 (Paid at time of boarding)

close

Join a walking tour of nearby museums. The new Russian Orthodox Museum will be the first stop with an introduction to the collection and a few minutes to visit the gift shop or have a cup of coffee or tea in the café. The second stop will be at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art right across the street where you'll have a guided view of the Alaska section and another change to find interesting and authentic gifts at the Museum shop. If you need transportation to cover the 5 block route, please contact Sue Sherif at sue_sherif@eed.state.ak.us. Admission fees to the museums will be waived for the tour.

close

Orientation for new AkLA Executive Council Officers, Chapter and Committee Chairpersons.

close

Visit the National Archives, Pacific Alaska Region, Anchorage, and learn about the many and varied federal government resources available to textual researchers, including especially historians, educators, genealogists, students, and all those with an interest in the activities of the federal government in Alaska.  The reception will include a tour and talk by staff, plus a table of assorted refreshments.

close

This is a mandatory meeting for the participants who plan to earn UAA continuing education credits for conference participation.

close

For all current and incoming AkLA executive council members.

close

Join ALA President Michael Gorman, AKLA President Ann Myren, and conference organizers in opening the conference. Entertainment, food, and cash bar.