2016 KLAS Users' Conference Session Descriptions

Here are the sessions the Program Committee have placed on the schedule for the 2016 KLAS Users' Conference. Now, we need to work on titles (if needed) and short 2-3 sentences descriptions for each. If there is already a presenter assigned to the session, I listed their name. Also, if a session has been claimed, the title of the session is now blue.

General Sessions

• Roll Call / Ice Breaker
• Patron Centric Cartridges Panel Discussion
• PIMMS
• Book Clubs
• Programming Beyond the Book - Chandra, FL
• Be Our Guest - Teneka, GA

Workshops

• Using WebOPAC with AT
• Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery - Craig, NC
• Reviewing Your Nightly Setup
• Patron Centric Cartridges
• Printing Pretty: Form, Label, Notice & Mailing Card Options
• Queries
• Using KLAS to Increase Circulation
• Going Copy Specific for DBs

Seminars

• RFID with KLAS
• OPAC Best Practices
• Staff Motivation & Training
• Children's / Juvenile Programming
• AT Demonstration Session
• Collaborative Cataloging

Birds of a Feather
Do these need one description and we sub in the topic for each?

• KLAS Administrators
• Circulation
• Outreach / Volunteers
• Readers Advisors
• Machines

Independent Learning Labs
How do we want to describe what these will entail?

I'll work on descriptions for the Independent Learning Labs, Using WebOPAC with AT, and OPAC Best Practices.

I thought t general descriptions of Birds-of-a-Feather, Workshops, & Seminars.might be helpful as you are writing particular session descriptions. I am also open to editing these if anyone has suggestions.

Birds of a Feather Sessions
Birds of a Feather (BoaF) sessions give participants the opportunity to exchange ideas in a group discussion setting. Topics range from making the most of KLAS features to exploring broader service-related ideas. These sessions are not formal presentations with slides or software demonstrations. Instead, the format is casual and open. Moderators launch the discussion and keep the conversation on topic but may not have workstation access. Participants are asked to come prepared to share and learn. Registration is not required, but is recommended. Space is limited by room size.

Workshop Sessions
Workshop sessions are presented by a Keystone instructor in a small group setting. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the session and may have limited opportunities to try the function or task on their own. These in-depth presentations of particular KLAS features and functions will demonstrate the cause and effect of employing different tools through the use of slides, live examples, and customer experiences. Registration is not required, but is recommended. Space is limited by the number of classroom seats.

Seminar Sessions
Seminar sessions are presented by a Keystone and/or User presenter in a small group setting. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the session but only the instructor has workstation access. These in-depth presentations of particular KLAS functions or topics make use of slides, live examples, and customer experiences to explore the defined topic. Registration is not required, but is recommended. Space is limited by the number of classroom seats.

The general descriptions are helpful, thanks!

Do you have one for Hands-on sessions? Even though we aren't using the same format this year, it could give me some jumping off points.

Here is the description for the Hands-on Training from last year:

Hands-on Training Sessions
Hands-On Training sessions allow participants to use a workstation to independently explore a specific function, task, or feature in KLAS. After a brief introduction to the topic, participants will proceed through guided practice worksheets. Keystone trainers will be available to answer questions and provide feedback. Registration is required. Space is limited by how many students an instructor can effectively teach. If all the slots are filled, waiting list order is determined by your pre-registration request date. Session confirmations will be sent after Friday, March 27.

Shari - Are you working on the Patron Centric Cartridges Panel Discussion or the Workshop or both?

Also, I am editing the original post and changing the color of the session titlea to blue as they are claimed.

Erin's got:

• Queries Workshop
• Using KLAS to Increase Circulation Workshop
• Children's & Juvenile Programming Seminar

Edith, would you like to write the description for the Patron Centric Cartridges Panel Discussion since y'all will be so involved with it? Also, don't forget we'll need help of BIA staff to run the Patron Centric Cartridges Workshop as well.

Keystone staff will provide the descriptions for:

• PIMMS general session
• Printing Pretty Workshop
• New Features in KLAS Workshop
• RFID with KLAS Seminar
• AT Demonstration Session Seminar

NLS Report General Session Description:

The NLS Report will include updates on a range of NLS initiatives including BARD and BARD Mobile Apps, BARD Administration, PIMMS, Magazines on Cartridge, R4R Recall, Copy Allotment, the Pilot for Network-Produced Audiobooks, and the national " That All May Read" campaign.

Session descriptions from Keystone.

Keystone Highlights from the Past Year General Session
What has Keystone as a company been up to in the last year?

New Features in KLAS General Session
Overview of the changes to KLAS since the last year’s Users' Conference. This review will touch on most of the significant developments. More detailed information and demonstrations will be offered in the Workshop class on New Features.

PIMMS General Session
What advances has Keystone made since the last Users' Conference in integrating KLAS with NLS’ PIMMS system? What does this mean for you? What else do we have planned for this project?

New Features in KLAS Workshop
In depth discussion and demonstration of features released in KLAS this year.

Printing Pretty: Form, Label, Notice & Mailing Card Options Workshop
Learn different ways you can customize the text, layout and appearance of items printed from KLAS including examples of customizations you might want to incorporate such as boxes, graphics, letterhead, etc.

RFID with KLAS Seminar
Utah Library for the Blind added RFID tags to their collection. Is this something you should consider? What kind of implementation is required to do so? In this session, we will explore the potential benefits and pitfalls of using KLAS with RFID to track your collection.

AT Demonstration Session Seminar
This is your opportunity to see and experience multiple pieces of assistive technology equipment. Join a member of the BIA staff as they describe and demonstrate the functionality of each.

Independent Learning Labs (Hands-on)
Dive into your choice of topics with introductory instructional videos, worksheets, and a Keystone trainer on hand to answer questions. Self-guided learning labs allow participants to explore KLAS at their own pace, with support as needed. Take your time exploring a single topic, or blaze through several as a crash course in KLAS! Space is limited by the number of workstations and how many participants the Keystone trainers can support.

Using WebOPAC with AT (Workshop)
The WebOPAC is a great way for patrons to select and order their own books… IF they can access it! We will use various types of Adaptive Technology to access the WebOPAC and discuss how best to help patrons use the OPAC no matter what AT they may be using.

OPAC Best Practices (Seminar)
There are many ways to customize the WebOPAC, but how do you decide? Discuss things you have tried, see examples of the possibilities, and learn what has worked well (or even what hasn’t) at other libraries.