Ohio Educational Library Media Association

2003 Annual Conference

October 15-17, 2003
Columbus Convention Center 

PRE-CONFERENCES
October 15, 2003
1:00 - 4:30 PM

  1. Building for the Future...School Library Media Design in the Age of Technology.
    OELMA will present an OELMA pre-conference session on School Library and Integrated Technology Media Center facilities: Planning, Design, and Construction. This three-hour pre-conference will focus on facilities planning for school library media centers of the future, with an emphasis on integrating technology. This pre-conference invites everyone in the school district involved with new building construction or renovation. Bring a district team - administrator, tech coordinator, and YOU! Attendees will hear expert advice on all aspects of planning a prospective library design or redesign and integrated technology center. Envision the library of the future and begin to consider a library design plan that will meet the needs of tomorrow's students! The featured speaker is Dr. Steve Baule, author of Facilities Planning for School Library Media & Technology Centers (Worthington, Ohio: Linworth, 1999.) After Dr. Baule's presentation, a panel discussion and Q & A session will take place. The fee for this session includes a copy of Steve Baule's book: Facilities Planning for School Library Media & Technology Centers. You won't want to miss this very informative session!

  2. Redefining the Role of the School Librarian featuring Doug Johnson.
    Doug Johnson has been the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato Public Schools since 1991 and has served as an adjunct faculty member of Minnesota State University, since 1990. His teaching experience has included grades K-12 in the United States and Saudi Arabia. He is the author of two books: The Indispensable Librarian and The Indispensable Teacher's Guide to Computer Skills. His regular columns appear in journals (ie: School Library Journal's Learning Quarterly) and his articles have appeared in over thirty books and magazines. The fee for this session includes a copy of Doug Johnson's book: The Indispensable Librarian. Come for inspiration, laughter, and practical steps you can take to lead your library into the future. Three hours will pass in a flash!

Registration Fee for each Pre-Conference is $50.