This conference is sponsored by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship, Clarion University of Pennsylvania in cooperation with John Philip, Library Service Consultant
WEDNESDAY, October 1, 2003
8:00-10:00 p.m. OBS, Inc., welcomes participants at hospitality suite.
THURSDAY, October 2, 2003
7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Continental breakfast.
8:00 a.m.-1:20 p.m. Conference check-in. Bookmobiles and exhibits at 9:00 a.m.
9:00-9:20 "Welcome and Conference Overview," John Philip, Library Service Consultant, Westerville, Ohio; and, Bernard Vavrek, Director, Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship and Professor of Library Science, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania.
9:30-10:50 Breakout Sessions, # 1-5:
“Service to the International Community,” Damone Virgilioi, InfoBus Manager, Motheread Coordinator, Memphis Public Library, Memphis, Tennessee.
“National Bookmobile Guidelines,” Marilyn Kaeckmeister, Bookmobile Department Head, Bay County Library, Bay City, Michigan.
“Reaching Target Populations,” Sarah Clark, Mobile Branch Librarian. Annapolis Valley Regional Library, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia, Canada
“Satellite Update,” Thomas Walker, Systems Manager, Charleston County Library, Charleston, South Carolina.
“Homebound Services: Old Ways and New Ways,” Therese Gemmer, Outreach Coordinator, Everett Public Library, Everett, Washington.
10:30-11:00 Break, refreshments.
11:00-12:00 "Organizational Meeting of the Association of Bookmobile and Outreach Services," Panel consisting of members of the ABOS Steering Committee.
12:00-1:20 Lunch on your own
1:30-2:20 “Bookmobile Manufacturers Tell Us What’s New,” Presentations from representatives of Farber Specialty Vehicles, Matthew’s Specialty Vehicles, and OBS Inc. (Manufacturers will answer questions at 10:30-11:20 a.m. on Saturday morning.)
2:30-3:50 Breakout Sessions, # 6-9
“From Driver to Management,” Scott Pointon, Head of Extension, Decatur Public Library, Decatur, Illinois.
“Volunteers, Do Work,” Gloria Leonard, Acting Director, Washington Talking Book and Braille Library, Seattle, Washington
“Literacy and ESL Programs,” Lynne Price, Literacy Coordinator, Benicia Public Library, Benicia, California.
"New Resources to Attract New Customers," Satia Orange, Director, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, American Library Association, Chicago, Illinois.
4:00-4:20 Break, refreshments
4:30-5:30 Bookmobiles on display, exhibits
6:00-9:00 Dinner and plant tour for all conference attendees, Farber
Specialty Vehicles. Transportation provided.
FRIDAY, October 3, 2003
7:00-8:20 a.m. Conference check-in, continental breakfast
8:30-9:50 Repeat of Breakout Sessions, # 1-5
10:00-10:20 Break, refreshments
10:30-11:50 Repeat of Breakout Sessions, # 6-9
12:00-1:50 Lunch on your own, bookmobiles on display
2:00-2:50 Managing and Leading in a Challenging Time," Patrick Losinski, Director, Columbus Metropolitan Library, Columbus, Ohio.
3:00-3:20 Break, refreshments
3:30-4:50 Repeat of Breakout Sessions, # 1-5
5:00-6:30 Exhibits, bookmobiles on display
6:30- Dinner on your own
SATURDAY, October 4, 2003
7:30-8:50 a.m. Continental breakfast
9:00-10:20 Repeat of Breakout Sessions, # 6-9
10:30-11:20 "Manufacturers on Call," A panel discussion comprised of representatives from Farber Specialty Vehicles, Matthew's Specialty Vehicles, and OBS Inc.
11:30-12:00 noon "Closing Remarks," John Philip and Bernard Vavrek.
12:00 Conference concludes
The registration deadline is September 22,
2003 Mail the form below to: Continuing Education, Clarion University
of Pennsylvania, 840 Wood Street, Clarion, Pennsylvania 16214-1232.
One may phone at 814-393-2227, fax 814-393-2741 or mailto:kstiglitz@mail.clarion.edu.
The registration fee is $145.00. Checks
should be made payable to Clarion University of Pennsylvania. You will
receive a confirmation. For
those also attending the meeting of the Association of Rural and Small
Libraries, the total registration fee is $250.
REGISTRATION FORM (for fax or U.S. postal mail)
Name ______________________________ _
Title________________________________
Name of Library/Company______________________________________
Phone ( ____)_________________________
Fax __(____)__________________________
E-mail________________________________
Business Address______________________________________________
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A block of rooms has been reserved at the Radisson Hotel Worthington, Columbus, Ohio. If you require lodging, phone the hotel directly at 614-436-0700. Please indicate that you are attending the Bookmobile and Outreach Services Conference to obtain the conference rate of $75 single or double, plus tax. Free round trip van service is available from the airport in Columbus. Please phone the hotel from the baggage claim area for connections.
For any additional matter pertaining to the conference, contact Bernard Vavrek, vavrek@mail.clarion.eduor John J. Philip, mailto:john30phi@aol.com Library Service Consultant, 131 Hiawatha Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43081-2220. Phone (614) 882-8014.