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Tuesday, April 3

Title Description Speaker Date Time Table


In this session, we invite attendees to share and discuss what they are Michele A. L. Villagran 4/3/2018 5:30 PM 1
doing in order to make a difference when it comes to diversity, inclusivity,
Making a Difference: Diversity, Inclusivity, and Social Justice in the Library and social justice in the library. Attendees are encouraged to come with an
open mind and be willing to share thoughts in this safe space.

In this session, librarians, authors, and other interested parties are invited Anna Faktorovich 4/3/2018 5:45 PM 2
to discuss the various ways the public can be encouraged to attend author
readings and how the readings can be designed to attract interest and be
How Libraries and Writers Can Create Productive Readings educational for readers. This conversation will include marketing ideas,
program planning, and outreach opportunities.

Wednesday, April 4
Title Description Speaker Date Time Table
Gone are the days of the librarians with glasses on the bridge of their noses Adriana Marroquin 4/4/2018 12:00 PM 1
constantly "sh"ing the patrons. This conversation will discuss how the
Reinventing the Middle School Library Proposal Description traditional library is often ignored and rejected by students and staff and
the need to change that reputation to view libraries as a valuable resource
in schools.

This collaboration will provide an opportunity for children's librarians to Michelle Touchet, 4/4/2018 12:00 PM 2
discuss the challenges and successes librarians have keeping Spanish-
language and bilingual materials collections full of up-to-date, relevant, and
Maryam Mathis,
Teacher-Library Media Specialist FANTASTIC literature. Whether or not you speak Spanish, you will leave this Maricela Verastiqui,
space with ideas on where to get good quality Spanish-language and Sheila Ortega, Rosenid
bilingual materials.
Badia, Alison
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) is a popular topic in the educational AshleyCriner
Dickinson, 4/4/2018 1:00 PM 1
community. Join a school counselor and school librarian as they discuss
collaboration methods to bring SEL to the students by brainstorming SEL
Vanesia Wright
SEL in the School Library: An Opportunity for Collaboration
needs of students at each level and creating a list of materials to
incorporate into lessons.
Learn best practices for marketing and outreach from our network Jim Monastra 4/4/2018 1:00 PM 2
Community Outreach: Best Practices to Reach & Engage New Users libraries and schools to raise awareness and usage of your
OverDrive service.
Join this session and learn how to introduce American Sign Language (ASL) Karyn Choi 4/4/2018 2:00 PM 1
as a program in your library. Session includes introducing students to ASL;
learning 200 words and basic ASL grammar; and getting an understanding
Signing Social of the deaf culture to better communicate with and accommodate
individual who are hearing impaired.

One of the most meaningful ways you can market yourself is to make and Michele A. L. Villagran 4/4/2018 2:00 PM 2
sustain personal contact with those that you meet. In this session, we invite
Make Every Connection Matter! attendees to share their success of making every connection matter with
helpful tips and tricks to improve your networking skills.

This group discussion will be about sharing ideas, techniques, Diana Boerner, 4/4/2018 3:00 PM 1
practices/approaches, and technologies that work well in library instruction
sessions. Framework incorporation will be included in the discussion. This
Robyn Reid
Best Practices for Library Instruction in Academic Libraries discussion is targeted to academic librarians, but librarians working with
high school students may also be interested.

In this session, we invite attendees to share their experiences, ideas, and Erica Campos, 4/4/2018 3:00 PM 2
questions regarding the creation and implementation of makerspace in
libraries. Public and school librarians are encouraged to discuss how to
Bethany Seagroves
Establishing An Effective and Engaging Elementary-Level Makerspace integrate and merge literature using makerspaces to design a fun creative
learning environment for children.
Four award-winning authors will (gently) stretch your nonfiction comfort Patricia Newman, 4/4/2018 4:00 PM 1
zone and discuss favorite activities and programs that ignite excitement for
nonfiction books, including planning a Sibert Smackdown! and hosting a
Jennifer Swanson, Nancy
Playing with Non-Fiction (and the sneaky work it accomplishes) March Madness Nonfiction tournament. See how playing with nonfiction Castaldo, Carolyn
inspires fun library programs. Your ideas are welcome, too. DeCristofano
This conversation will explore best practices in hiring librarians and staff on Amelia M Anderson 4/4/2018 4:00 PM 2
the autism spectrum as well as supporting their professional growth.
Discussion will include the application and interviewing process; and
Autism in the Library addressing social, communicative, and sensory processing challenges
individuals might face when seeking employment in the library profession.

Thursday, April 5
Title Description Speaker Date Time Table
The sessions with discuss the popularity of E-books, how to deal with Adriana Marroquin 4/5/2018 12:00 PM 1
reading challenges, difficult learning issues for bilingual students, and how
Interactive E-books are Awesome for Older Kids too! school testing is affecting students’ desire to read. Come share your ideas,
stories, and suggestion in this conversation.
We will discuss the transformation of libraries today from buildings with Daniel Kornberg 4/5/2018 12:00 PM 2
rows of book shelves, to highly collaborative facilities incorporating
technology and flexible spaces. Learn how libraries can maximize value and
Changing Spaces - The Transformation of Library Storage space with off-site repositories. Discuss the stages of planning and design
for a specialized storage facility, benefitting your library.

This conversation is an opportunity to compare alternate research Sarah Morris, 4/5/2018 1:00 PM 1
assignments across levels (between K-12 schools and universities), to
discuss strategies for talking to teachers or faculty about implementing
Sarah Brandt
Research assignments: Beyond the paper
these assignments, and to share ideas for new assignments, particularly
web-based and digital assignments.
The round table discussion will explore the roles librarians have on their Kelly Parsons, 4/5/2018 1:00 PM 2
campuses, how they are currently perceived, how they are treated and the
Advocate for Your Position, Program and Community many ways they can expand their influence to advocate for our programs
Angela Watts
and the communities librarians serve.

This discussion focuses on creating art lessons as an adult program. Stuart Hausmann 4/5/2018 2:00 PM 1
Attendees will learn the best methods and practices for getting an art
Sm[art] Adult Programming program up and running in a cost-efficient manner. A quick step-by-step
painting demo will be demonstrated to show attendees just how easy (and
fun!) a library art program can be.

In this session, attendee will understand how university libraries can serve Dianne Mueller, 4/5/2018 2:00 PM 2
various communities, school districts, homeschoolers and private citizens.
By creating community programs for children; using resources to meet
Margaret Dawson,
Reaching out: academic libraries and community involvement—a winning combination school district goals; networking with Librarians, and School Principals and Dawn Harris
Superintendents university libraries can create better educational
opportunities for surrounding communities.

Attention creative Librarians and hobbyists! Share your stories on teaching Kelly N. Baggett 4/5/2018 3:00 PM 1
and learning “maker literacies.” We will explore how easy it is to
incorporate maker hobbies into simple library programs. Topics include
Librarians Who Make! STEM resources like: Arduino, RPI, robotics, 3D printing, programming
languages, wearable technology, and other design projects.

The discussion will contain the roles of the librarian and authorship and Kena Sosa 4/5/2018 3:00 PM 2
how one must balance this double life to assure the future of both roles.
Includes becoming an author through traditional publishing and other
Living a Double Life: How to be a Librarian and Author publishing methods; benefits of author visits (in-person or via Skype) and
sharing the joy of the writing experience.

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