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Merge Ahead: Library-It Organizations In The Liberal Arts, Lisa A. Forrest, Niranjan Davray, Heather Woods, Dave Smallen

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Organizational mergers between libraries and information technology services have become more common in recent years. From curbing administrative costs to improving communication to supporting student and faculty success, merged institutions cite a variety of reasons for joining forces. How do successfully merged library and IT services work? What are the challenges and opportunities for those leading within these organizations? What lessons can stand alone organizations glean from these unions? Presenters from four liberal arts institutions--Hamilton, Kenyon, Trinity, and Wellesley Colleges--will share a variety of perspectives and advice for those contemplating a merger or just looking to improve Library-IT relationships. Session …

Beyond The Usual Suspects: Collaborating With The Rest Of Your Institution, Wendy Moore, Thomas J. Striepe, Kathleen Agno, Sarah Chen, Kate Irwin-Smiler, Charles A. Pipins Ii

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Staff at court, firm, and academic libraries share how they are developing and collaborating new users to offer expanded services at their institutions.

Competitive Intelligence Super Sleuth Secrets, Carol A. Watson, Suzanne R. Graham

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Provide tips and tools for strengthening data analyst skills. Includes search strategies for mining social media, and insights into free and subscription- or transaction-based search tools.

Be Memorable: Library Advocacy Through Compelling Storytelling, Carol A. Watson, Suzanne R. Graham, Jason Tubinis

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Whether persuading an administrator within your institution or lobbying for external action, storytelling can be a powerful and compelling advocacy tool. Telling stories about real people and real challenges is an effective means for convincing others of your viewpoint. What makes a good story? How can you incorporate the elements of storytelling into your advocacy efforts?

After learning the fundamentals of a persuasive story and how to successfully integrate the story within a strategic advocacy campaign, participants will have the opportunity to practice their newly acquired skills in small groups. Volunteers from the small groups will share their story drafts …

Experience-Based Interviewing: The View From Both Sides Of The Desk, Suzanne R. Graham, Jason Tubinis

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Defines experience-based interview technique and explains how it differs from more traditional situational-based interviewing. Provides tips for successfully navigating interview day for both the interviewers and the candidates. Includes guidelines for question formulation and for response composition.

Advanced Meeting Facilitation Techniques, Carol A. Watson, Wendy Moore

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As many librarians learned in last year's AALL presentation on facilitation, a well-facilitated meeting can transform a regular work session into an extraordinarily productive event. Participants learned that a well-crafted agenda, thoughtful ground rules, optimal meeting space, and detailed minutes can all set the stage for a successful meeting.

However, meetings can still go awry. A poorly facilitated meeting can make everyone dread meetings even if the meeting has been well-planned. Managing or facilitating behaviors is the final essential ingredient for success. Have you ever been in a meeting that is monopolized by one individual? Or someone offers a suggestion …