Conference Program November 10-12, 2015 Sharjah International Book Fair (Expo Centre Sharjah) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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1 Tuesday, November 10 Conference Program November 10-12, 2015 Sharjah International Book Fair (Expo Centre Sharjah) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (Tentative program. Additional presenters announced soon) 8:30-10:00 Preconference Registration Payment, Badge Pickup, Librarians Lounge, Sharjah Expo Centre Lobby 10:00-17:00 Conference Registration Payment, Badge Pickup, Librarians Lounge, Sharjah Expo Centre Lobby 10:00-18:00 RDA Preconference (Additional Registration Fee required- Space is limited) Wednesday, November 11 9:00-10:00 Conference Registration Payment, Badge Pickup, Librarians Lounge, Sharjah Expo Centre Lobby 10:15-11:15 Opening and Keynote- Libraries Transform ALA President Sari Feldman, Executive Director, Cuyahoga County Library System (CCPL), Ohio. Under her leadership, CCPL has become one of the nation s best and busiest public library systems, earning the Library Journal 5-Star recognition for five consecutive years ( ). In 2013, Sari was honored with the Public Library Association s Charlie Robinson Award for innovation in library service. She has received numerous other awards including Woman of Note by Crain s Cleveland Business and YWCA Woman of Achievement. She is very active in the community and currently serves on the Board of Cuyahoga Arts & Culture. 11:15-11:45 Break 11:45-12:45 Session A (3 concurrent programs)

I. Academic Libraries and Big Data: Trends in Collection, Publication, Preservation, and Access American research libraries are becoming more involved in the process of research data management,

It builds upon and is driven through support of institutional repository and open access initiatives that many libraries support.

appropriate collection development around research data needs and services. Robert H.

Co-founder of the HathiTrust Research Center and the Kuali Open Library Environment.

2 I. Academic Libraries and Big Data: Trends in Collection, Publication, Preservation, and Access American research libraries are becoming more involved in the process of research data management, planning and access with their faculty and researchers. Globally, this trend invites libraries to plan in collaboration with other groups on their campuses to support such initiatives. It builds upon and is driven through support of institutional repository and open access initiatives that many libraries support. This presentation will take a look at the research data phenomenon and will examine the skills that librarians have to offer and the capabilities that libraries must build in order to support appropriate collection development around research data needs and services. Robert H. McDonald, Associate Dean for Library Technologies and the Deputy Director of the Data to Insight Center at Indiana University in Bloomington, IN. Co-founder of the HathiTrust Research Center and the Kuali Open Library Environment. The Library as Cultural Hub and Family Destination The Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library in Jordan (and Palestine) has been striving to become a cultural hub and a family destination organizing various literary activities for both children and adults- such as book launches and book signings, offers monthly poetry recitals and musical evenings and hosts various book clubs discussions. The Library also provides continuous capacity-building workshops for its patrons Learn how the library is making connections and making a difference. Ghaleb Masoud, Library Director of Abdul Hameed Shoman Public Library. He was previously Head of the Public Services Section. I Academic Libraries Role in Improving an Institutions Research Impact Academic libraries can play a valuable role in improving an institutions research impact in the changing landscape of scientific research and scholarly communication. Staff from the The Library of King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) will showcase how their focus on bibliometrics and altemetrics tools, author affiliations, author naming and plug-ins to different search engines, research evaluation systems as well as to research repositories has reaped rewards for their faculty. Daryl Grenz, Research Repository Coordinator, Mohamed BaEssa, Research Repository Manager, J. K. Vijayakumar, Library Collections & Information Services Manager

13:00-14:00 Session B (3 concurrent programs) I. School Libraries as a Window to the World School libraries can be windows to the world of information through various activities.

: Collaborative learning, improving the use of ICT for learning and skilled communication, problem solving, self-regulation, knowledge construction, multiple intelligence, multicultural working

3 13:00-14:00 Session B (3 concurrent programs) I. School Libraries as a Window to the World School libraries can be windows to the world of information through various activities. The activities are covering different 21st century learning skills too (e.g.: Collaborative learning, improving the use of ICT for learning and skilled communication, problem solving, self-regulation, knowledge construction, multiple intelligence, multicultural working skill, improving reading habits, etc.). Raghunathan. M.O., Head Librarian, The Westminster School, Dubai, UEA. 14:00-16:00 Lunch (and Library Exhibits) 16:00-17:15 Session C (3 concurrent programs) I. From Anywhere Library to Everywhere Library: Creating a User Experience Strategy for Mobile A casual look around any public space reveals the growing ubiquity of smartphones and mobile devices, and recent projections suggest that by 2020, mobile data traffic in the Middle East and Africa will increase 14-fold. How can we as librarians position ourselves to most effectively serve our institutions and support our students and faculty in this ever-changing environment? User experience (UX) design provides a framework for intentional, thoughtful service design, focused on identifying, articulating and meeting user needs - in other words, just what we need to create and maintain meaningful mobile library experiences for our varied communities. This session will present various strategies for providing mobile library services framed in the context of UX design. Courtney Greene McDonald, Head of the Discovery & Research Services, Indiana University-Bloomington Libraries. Connected and Relevant Teacher Librarians Though being a school librarian can seem like a lonely job when you're the only one in your building, you are a teacher, collaborator, trainer problem solver, innovator, learner, and even a leader. Being connected inside your school and outside to the professional community is crucial to your success and growth. We are stronger together. Sherry Gick, Library & Instructional Technology Specialist, Rossville Consolidated Schools, Indiana.

I School libraries are critical to foster the love of reading. Come hear about a number of successful initiatives around the region IV.

The panelists will discuss various trends in acquisition methods and examine the collection of electronic resources and other born-digital

Rashid Abdulrahman Alli, Collection Development and Technical Services Manager Tourism and Culture Authority-Abu Dhabi, National Library.

4 I School libraries are critical to foster the love of reading. Come hear about a number of successful initiatives around the region IV. Collection Development and Trends What s going on in the selection and acquisition of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies materials? The panelists will discuss various trends in acquisition methods and examine the collection of electronic resources and other born-digital materials. Rashid Abdulrahman Alli, Collection Development and Technical Services Manager Tourism and Culture Authority-Abu Dhabi, National Library. David Hirsch, Librarian for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, University of California- Los Angeles. Mohamed Ghali Mubarak, Senior Librarian, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Foundation. 17:30-18:15 Poster Sessions and Library Exhibits Thursday, November 12 9:00-9:30 Registration and Coffee

9:30-10:15 Keynote Jim Neal served as the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia University during 2001-2014, providing leadership for university academic

His responsibilities included the Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning, the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship, the Copyright Advisory Office, and the Center for Human Rights

" James Neal, University Librarian Emeritus, Columbia University, NY 10:30-11:15 I.

The Ohio State University Libraries has been experimenting with assigning subject headings in the language of the item using terms from a controlled vocabulary scheme.

5 9:30-10:15 Keynote Jim Neal served as the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia University during , providing leadership for university academic computing and a system of twenty-two libraries. His responsibilities included the Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning, the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship, the Copyright Advisory Office, and the Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research. His numerous awards include the ACRL Academic Librarian of the Year and ALA s Lippincott Award for "distinguished service to the profession of librarianship." James Neal, University Librarian Emeritus, Columbia University, NY 10:30-11:15 I. Linked data practices to improve resource discoverability Linked data practices and techniques have opened new possibilities for improving resource discoverability and access. The Ohio State University Libraries has been experimenting with assigning subject headings in the language of the item using terms from a controlled vocabulary scheme. An Arabic book, for example, will be assigned an Arabic term(s) and then linked to other subject headings in other languages, including terms from the LSCH. In this presentation the process of assigning multilingual subjects will be discussed and will demonstrate how the users will be able to navigate from one language to another and to link the subjects in multi-lingual collections by using linked data. Magda El-Sherbini, head of The Ohio State University Libraries, Collection Description and Access Department. The Liaison Librarian Program Meeting Faculty Needs? The American University of Sharjah Library currently offers a liaison librarian program that serves as the primary link between the library and faculty. In an effort to assess the liaison program a survey was conducted in spring The survey and follow up interviews were designed to investigate scholarly practice across disciplines, faculty satisfaction with the existing program and faculty use of resources and services. Hear about the survey findings and how they will be used improve and enhance the existing liaison program. Daphne Flanagan, AUS University Librarian and Alanna Ross, AUS Associate University Librarian for Public Services.

12:15-13:15 Session V (3 concurrent programs) I.

communities is educational services, including homework help for school children. How can public libraries work with schools to provide help?

The library systems and the school system worked together to implement social applications (Apps) that allow school age children to obtain homework help through their social network accounts.

6 12:15-13:15 Session V (3 concurrent programs) I. Connecting Public Libraries and Schools (and Kids) through Social Media Homework Apps: The New York City Experience 13:30-15:00 Lunch and Exhibits 15:00:-16:15 One of the most needed services in all communities is educational services, including homework help for school children. How can public libraries work with schools to provide help? In New York City, teens and tweens spend a remarkable time every day socializing on social networks specially Facebook. The library systems and the school system worked together to implement social applications (Apps) that allow school age children to obtain homework help through their social network accounts. Here how the successful collaboration has increased use of public libraries, including attendance at inperson programs. Dr. Hesham Mohamed, Senior Librarian and Emerging Technology Specialist, Queens Public Library, NY. LIS Developments in the MENA Region : Moving the Profession Forward LIS education in the MENA region remains an important topic for the development of the library profession, and for the contribution possible to the development of knowledge-based economies here. This session will include discussion of the status of LIS education across the MENA, the role of accreditation and quality assurance, the role of national libraries, professional associations and key people in the field, and the importance of LIS program design as it relates to the employment market within the region. Dr. Janet Martin, Moderator, Higher Colleges of Technology, Abu Dhabi; Dr. Lokman Meho, Director University Libraries, American University Beirut; Shaikha Al Mehairi, Head of Cultural Resources Centre Head of Cultural Resources Centre Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority; Dr. Frederick Nesta, Senior Lecturer, LIS, University College London - Qatar; Dr. Sajjad Rehman, Chairman, LIS Department, Kuwait University; Dr. Jassmin Mohammed Jirjess, Department Head of LIS, American University in the Emirates. I Beyond Web Page Analytics: Using Google and Other Tools to Assess Searcher Behavior Marquette University Libraries are using Google Universal Analytics and other tools to create custom tracking which creates an in-depth view of user behavior across the library website. Using these tools is easy to setup with little or no programming experience required. Learn how, and how to make sense of the volumes of data to help his data help your organization make better decisions. Ed Sanchez, Head, Library Information Technology, Raynor Memorial Libraries Marquette University, Wisconsin

7 During breaks and free time, please enjoy the relaxing Librarians Lounge that will be open to librarians and educators in the Sharjah Expo Centre throughout the Sharjah International Book Fair, thanks to our generous sponsors.

A Framework for Articulating New Library Roles

RLI 265 3 A Framework for Articulating New Library Roles Karen Williams, Associate University Librarian for Academic Programs, University of Minnesota Libraries In the last decade, new technologies have