Preconference

The purpose is to create an awareness of both free and subscription online resources for librarians to help patrons with genealogical questions. We will delve into the details of how FamilySearch is bringing records to the people and how FamilySearch products can be tools for librarians when asked for guidance in genealogical research. We will also discuss how Inter-Library Loan (ILL) and WorldCat can be helpful when records are not available through FamilySearch or the Family History Library.

Presenters:

Carol Smith

Allene Dotson

Marci Despain

Claire Brisson-Banks

Handouts:

PowerPoint

For over 20 years, librarians have addressed issues of cultural awareness and sensitivity but seldom have we discussed the skills needed to deliver culturally competent services. Considering Utah’s diverse population, librarians need an expanded definition of culture; increased knowledge about cultural groups in the State; and enhanced skills to effectively meet the demand for service. Join this interactive workshop where two leading diversity and inclusion experts will guide participants in a life-changing exploration and dialogue of what culture means for librarians in the 21st century and how we can use that knowledge to further the mission of the library.

Presenters:

David Knowlton

Kilo Zamora

For the past three years an anthropologist and a librarian at Brigham Young University, partnered to conduct  ethnographic studies of undergraduate students and the library.  Students of the Applied Anthropology class were used as the researchers, planning and collecting the data and then analyzing the results, as part of a required class project. During this workshop the presenters will share how they accomplished this along with ideas for how you might conduct similar studies at your institution. Topics and hands on activities will include identifying information needs, ethnographic methodologies, data analysis and sharing results with library decision makers.

Presenter:

Sheila C. Bibb

Participants will review the process of writing effective grant applications and assembling a good proposal to foundations and charities. The basic components of a competitive grant proposal will be presented including the common pitfalls to avoid in grant writing and submission. Appropriate project funding sources will be discussed as well as establishing positive sponsor relationships, satisfying sponsor requirements, and the proposal review process. An overview of Non-Profit & Philanthropy Resources available at the J. Willard Marriott Library at the University of Utah will also be provided.

Presenter(s): Peter Kraus