Moderators: Mark S. Thompson and Joan Dalrymple, Bergen Community College
Abstract: Attendees will learn about several low cost, low impact methods for gathering student feedback at a large community college and how the results were used. Methods include a student advisory group, ½ page feedback slips, ad hoc focus groups, and a formal email survey.

Key Questions

• Besides the anecdotal stories that come our way, what more formal means do you use to gather student feedback?
• Who uses a student advisory group and how useful has it been?
• For which services/resources do you need student feedback

Moderators: Margaret Deng and Elsa Bruguier Librarian Liaisons to nursing programs at Union County College
Abstract: Our discussion will consider how through instruction, outreach, collection development, and special projects the UCC Libraries have supported LPN and RN student retention and graduation on two urban campuses. We will also bring to the conversation discussion of a September 2005 AJN article which concluded that "…RNs in the United States aren't ready for evidence-based practice because of the gaps in their information literacy and computer skills, their limited access to high quality information resources and above all, the attitudes toward research."

Key Questions

• What outreach techniques have worked at your college to have library instruction included in/presented to nursing students/faculty?
• What role can the librarian play in integrating information literacy into the nursing curriculum in LPN and RN academic programs, and how can this role be achieved?
• What library programs might be developed that could physically or virtually attract LPN and RN alums in order to maintain a nursing practice that includes intuition, tradition, experience, and also utilizes research and current literature?

Moderators: Yvonne Roux, William Paterson University, and Sheila Kirven, New Jersey City University
Abstract: Almost every academic library in NJ supports an education program at the institution, with services ranging from basic resources to full-fledged curriculum centers. This session discusses ways to identify topics and/or joint projects to improve service to future and current educators.

Key Questions Last year education librarians in eleven academic libraries responded to our survey regarding services and interests. The following were suggested as topics for more discussion:

• NCATE - What are your strategies for preparing for NCATE?
• Share your successful instruction initiatives, both face-to-face and online. Bring samples!
• What assessment strategies have you developed for NCATE, Middle States, or better teaching and learning?

Moderators: Eleonora Dubicki and Ma Lei Hsieh, Monmouth University
Caroline Geck and Janette Gonzalez, Kean University Amy Clark, Brookdale Community College
Abstract: Librarians need to connect with their students to accomplish deep learning. The goal for developing effective instruction is a shift to more active learning, where librarians serve as coaches and the learners participate extensively during instructional sessions. With learner attention spans of seven minutes, there needs to be a variety of activities and pace during instructional sessions. Let's discuss what works.

Key Questions

• What active learning techniques have you used during instruction?
• How do students respond? Do they willingly participate? How can you encourage them to speak up?
• How do you prepare for active learning sessions?
• How does faculty respond to this approach? Have you received feedback on assignments after active learning sessions?

Moderators: Mary Mallery, Ph.D., Montclair State University, Chair, VALE Cooperative Collection Management Committee
Abstract: Attendees at this lunch table discussion will learn about the VALE Last Copy Collection Pilot Project from participating librarians at Rutgers University, Montclair State University and William Paterson University. Discuss what you can learn about your library collection by using analysis tools to identity last copies; and find out the next steps you can take to participate in building the VALE Last Copy Collection on JerseyCat.

Moderators: Lynee Richel, County College of Morris
Abstract: Participants will share their experiences of and ideas for providing instruction to the distance education student population. Attendees will learn some techniques, services and tools to provide information literacy instruction to distance education students. We will brainstorm and walk away with ideas to implement at our own libraries.

Key Questions

• How do you market library instruction to the distance education faculty and students?
• What techniques, tools and services can you use to provide instruction to the distance education students?
• How do you assess the effectiveness of the instruction to the distance education students and collect outcomes assessment data?

Moderator: Eric Zino, PALINET for the VALE Resource Sharing Committee
Abstract: This discussion will provide information for VALE ILL librarians who are using Odyssey as part of ILLiad or as a standalone program, and for those who are interested in implementing it. The discussion would initiate or continue the topics and issues raised during the breakout session. This discussion will provide information for VALE ILL librarians who are using Odyssey as part of ILLiad or as a standalone program, and for those who are interested in implementing it. The discussion would initiate or continue the topics and issues raised during the breakout session.

Key Questions

• Why should more academic libraries consider implementing Odyssey over Ariel?
• What obstacles might stop academic libraries from switching from Ariel to Odyssey?
• What are the basic system functions required for libraries to implement Odyssey?

Moderators: Karen Pifher, Peapack-Gladstone Library
Abstract: Attendees will discuss the professional development materials they utilize to remain current with emerging trends. It is anticipated that by sharing this information attendees will learn of new resources

Key Questions

• Which websites do you review to keep current in your area of specialization? Which print journals do you review?
• How often do you read professional material, online and print?
• Which websites would you would recommend for new librarians?

Moderators: George Germek, Monmouth University
Abstract: Much has been written on plagiarism. Due to the overwhelming amount of online research materials presented to the undergraduate researcher, the temptation to commit plagiarism has, perhaps, never been greater. Saddled with the modern Internet ideology of no possessions or authority and the idea that "every one belongs to every one else" (Huxley), students are often made to feel unencumbered by using materials that would have raised ethics questions just a decade ago. What action should librarians take, as the guardians of research, in light of the growing number of students who believe it is quite ethical to cut and paste electronic research without providing proper integration or citation?

Key Questions

• Can plagiarism be curtailed? eliminated?
• In a world of downloads and file sharing, what can the librarian do to stop it?
• Has technology really changed plagiarism? If so, how?
• Should libraries bother to create library policies against plagiarism?