Full Schedule

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

LearnRT President's Program: The Invisible Labor of Library Work: Data, Metrics, and Storytelling for Advocacy

Presenter: – LearnRT

Presenter: – ALA Past President

Presenter: – LearnRT

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

From Commitment to Action: How Libraries Support Immigrants, Refugees, and Newcomers

Presenter: – University of Maryland

Presenter: – Welcoming America

Presenter: – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Applied Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) in Library Instruction: Research Findings and Applications

Presenter: – John Jay College of Criminal Justice - CUNY

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Balancing the Books: Using logistics software to thoughtfully manage collections across a library system.

Presenter: – Multnomah County Library

Technology Innovation

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

From Spotting Bias to Building Judgment: Teaching Critical Algorithm Skills

Presenter: – Flagler College - Proctor Library

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Beyond the Basics: Mastering Service Dog Access in Library Settings

Presenter: – St. Mary's County Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Bridging the Legal Information Gap in Prisons: A Dialogue between Librarians and Jailhouse Lawyers

Presenter: – Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative

Presenter: – Cornell Law Library

Presenter: – Ithaka S+R

Presenter: – Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative

Moderator: – San Francisco Law Library

Outreach and Advocacy

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Career Quest: Engaging Teens with their Future Careers

Presenter: – Plano Public Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

ERASE-ism: Confronting White Supremacy in Libraries Through Black and Multicultural Collections

Presenter: – Memphis Public Libraries

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

From Shelves to Safety: Empowering Library Staff with Tools for De-escalation and Crisis Response

Presenter: – PAVE Prevention

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Government and Community Leadership: A Librarian's Role

Presenter: – Salt Lake City Public Library

Presenter: – MSRDesign

Moderator: – MSRDesign

Presenter: – Natrona County Public Library

Presenter: – Santa Clara City Library

Presenter: – Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources

Presenter: – Chicago Public Library

Infrastructure and Planning

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Intellectual Property Competencies for Libraries: A New Framework for IP Support

Presenter: – Ampcus Inc.

Presenter: – Fondren Library, Rice University

Presenter: – University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

Presenter: – University of Nevada, Reno

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Leading from the Middle: Building Consensus Through Influence, Not Authority

Presenter: – Metropolitan Library System

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

LRRT Chair's Program Celebrating 50 Years of Jesse H. Shera Awards

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Queer Kidlit Joy: Positive Representation in the Face of Censorship

Presenter: – Penguin Random House

Moderator: – Shore Country Day School

Presenter: – Little Bee Books

Presenter: – Macmillan

Presenter: – Penguin Random House

Presenter: – Macmillan

Books and Authors

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Ready Set PreK: Social-Emotional Learning as the Foundation of Preschool Readiness

Presenter: – Mead Public Library

Presenter: – Early Learning Center

Outreach and Advocacy

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Successful Online Sales for Friends of the Library Fundraising

Presenter: – Friends of the Knox County Public Library

Outreach and Advocacy

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT

Sustaining Your School Library Community Throughout the Summer: A Beginner’s Toolkit

Presenter: – University Laboratory High School

Programs and Services

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT

Retired Members Round Table (RMRT) Driehaus Museum Tour (TICKETED)

Presenter:

Moderator:

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

AASL President's Program

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

ACRL 2026 President's Program

Moderator: – Augusta University

Speaker: – Northwestern University Libraries

Speaker: – River Campus Libraries, University of Rochester

Speaker:

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

ABOS President's Program

Presenter: – Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

Living Stories: Centering Contemporary Native Voices

Presenter: – University of Minnesota

Moderator: – University of Minnesota

Presenter: – Indian Pueblo Cultural Center

Presenter: – American Indian Library Association

Moderator: – American Indian Library Association

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDT

To Manage or not to Manage? Library career advancement for new(er) professionals, NMRT President's Program

Presenter: – NMRT

Moderator: – NMRT

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

GNCRT President's Program: Social-Emotional Growth & Resilience Through Manga

Presenter: – Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Libraries as Civic Catalysts: Empowering Voter Engagement Through Strategic Partnerships and Programs (Poster 1)

Poster Presenter: – University at Buffalo

Poster Author: – University at Buffalo

Poster Presenter: – University at Buffalo

Poster Author: – University at Buffalo

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Rooted in Wellness: Plant-Based Library Programming for Student Well-being (Poster 2)

Poster Author: – University at Buffalo

Poster Presenter: – University at Buffalo

Poster Author: – University at Buffalo

Poster Presenter: – SUNY University at Buffalo

Poster Author: – SUNY University at Buffalo

Poster Author: – University at Buffalo

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

A strong partnership between school libraries and local public library benefit students and their families. (Poster 3)

Poster Presenter: – Fairfield Suisun Unified School District

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

“Stitched Stories: Weaving Literature into Wearable Art” (Poster 4)

Poster Presenter: – Fulton County Library System

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Adapting the Reference Interview for Media Labs, Makerspaces, and other Creative Labs (Poster 5)

Poster Presenter: – University of Tennessee

Poster Presenter: – University of Miami

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Adequate Access: The Role of the Law Library in Serving System Impacted Communities (Poster 6)

Poster Presenter: – Ithaka S+R

Poster Author: – Ithaka S+R

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Beyond Storytime: Creating Accessible Imaginative Play Spaces to Promote Literacy and Social Development for Families (Poster 7)

Poster Presenter: – Piscataway Public Library and Summit Free Public Library (NJ)

Poster Author: – Piscataway Public Library and Summit Free Public Library (NJ)

Poster Presenter: – New Jersey

Poster Author: – New Jersey

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Bridging the Gap: Using Faculty Input to Enhance Library Support for Doctoral Students (Poster 9)

Poster Presenter: – University at Albany, SUNY

Poster Author: – University at Albany, SUNY

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Building a Local History Collection On A Shoestring: Collaboration, Creativity, & Outreach (Poster 10)

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Calling Cards: A Tangible History of User Experience at UW Madison’s Undergraduate Library (Poster 11)

Poster Author: – University of Wisconsin Madison

Poster Presenter: – University of Wisconsin Madison

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Career Adventures Day: A Hands-On Student CareerExploration Experience (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – Dayton Metro Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Career Research Help Services in Academic Libraries: Exploring Needs and Programming for Graduating Students (Poster 13)

Poster Presenter: – University of Nevada, Reno

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Climate Conversations: Recentering banned books of the past to aid conversations of the future (Poster 14)

Poster Presenter: – The New York Botanical Garden

Poster Author: – The New York Botanical Garden

Poster Presenter: – New York Botanical Garden

Poster Author: – New York Botanical Garden

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Combating Fake News and AI Deception: Empowering Adults 50+ With Critical Digital Literacy Skills (Poster 15)

Poster Presenter: – Montana State University

Poster Author: – Montana State University

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Community Connections: Building Partnerships With PTSA's (Poster 16)

Poster Presenter: – Boston Public Library

Poster Author: – Boston Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Cut, Paste, & Share: 20 Creative Ways to Spark Low Cost High-Impact Engagement in Libraries (Poster 17)

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Design for Everyone! Teaching Canva in the Public Library (Poster 18)

Poster Presenter: – Richland Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Dream Conferred: Supporting All Indie Authors from Completed Manuscript to Marketplace (Poster 19)

Poster Presenter: – California State University, Long Beach

Poster Author: – California State University, Long Beach

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Finding Information for All Under an English-Only Administration (Poster 21)

Poster Presenter: – California Western School of Law

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

From audit to action: Advancing equity through inclusive exhibit practices (Poster 22)

Poster Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Poster Author: – University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

From Book Club Reads to Community Needs: Nurturing Library Engagement Across Ages and Departments (Poster 23)

Poster Presenter: – Croton Free Library

Poster Author: – Croton Free Library

Poster Presenter: – Croton Free Library

Poster Author: – Croton Free Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

From Green to Today: Librarian and Reader Relationships in Modern Public Libraries (Poster 24)

Poster Presenter: – Worcester Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

From Reading to Action: Innovative Library Practices for Student Empowerment and Sustainable Development (Poster 25)

Poster Presenter: – National Chung Hsing University Library

Poster Author: – National Chung Hsing University Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Information Science Approaches Supporting Teen Mental Health Through Resources, Digital Literacy, and Community Care (Poster 26)

Poster Presenter: – San Jose State University

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Library as the Center of Community Life through partnerships-Queens Public Library at Flushing (Poster 27)

Poster Presenter: – Queens Public Library at Flushing

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Library Borrower Lifecycle Flows: Implications for Recruitment & Retention (Poster 28)

Poster Presenter: – New York Public Library

Poster Author: – New York Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Library Outreach Party: DPS, Rogue, Magician, Tank. Who Are You in the Quest for Engagement? (Poster 29)

Poster Presenter: – Florida Atlantic University Libraries

Poster Author: – Florida Atlantic University Libraries

Poster Presenter: – Florida Atlantic University Libraries

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Low Stakes Yap Club: Engaging Students With a Non-Traditional Book Club (Poster 30)

Poster Presenter: – Morse Library - Beloit College

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Making Connections Through the Right Back at You Project (Poster 31)

Poster Presenter: – Deerfield Public Schools

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Making Connections: How Makerspaces Shape Student Belonging in Academic Libraries (Poster 32)

Poster Presenter: – Indiana University Libraries

Poster Author: – Indiana University Libraries

Poster Presenter: – Indiana University Libraries

Poster Author: – Indiana University Libraries

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Making of a Mural: The Practical Side of Facilitating a Largescale Community Art Project (Poster 33)

Poster Presenter: – River Forest Public Library

Poster Presenter: – berwyn public library

Poster Author: – berwyn public library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Media Literacy Behind Bars: Challenges and Opportunities in Navigating Bias, Misinformation and Restricted Information Access (Poster 34)

Poster Presenter: – UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

Poster Author: – UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

Poster Author: – Department of Information Technology, Kampala International University

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Meme Mo, Library Ko: Harnessing Pinoy Humor for Engagement in Philippine Libraries (Poster 35)

Poster Author: – UP College of Media and Communication

Poster Author: – UP School of Economics

Poster Author: – Government Service Insurance System

Poster Presenter: – UP College of Media and Communication

Poster Author: – UP College of Media and Communication

Poster Presenter: – UP College of Media and Communication

Poster Author: – UP College of Media and Communication

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Memory Lane: The Family Memories Preservation Center (Poster 36)

Poster Presenter: – FamilySearch Library

Poster Author: – FamilySearch Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Nature Smart Library Resources: The Blueberry Awards and New Criteria for Children's Books (Poster 37)

Poster Presenter: – Evanston Public Library

Poster Author: – Evanston Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

One Voice = Lasting Impact: A Blueprint for Effective Community Engagement (Poster 38)

Poster Author: – Birmingham Public Library

Poster Presenter: – Birmingham Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Out of the Box: How Program-Ready, Money-Themed Games Helped Librarians Go from Newbies to Naturals (Poster 39)

Poster Presenter: – Knology

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Overdue for Socializing: Creating Actionable Student Programming in an Era of Cuts and Commuters (Poster 40)

Poster Presenter: – University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Popular Books, Proven Results: Integrating Leisure Reading Collections and Readers' Advisory in Academic Libraries (Poster 41)

Poster Author: – University at Albany

Poster Presenter: – University at Albany

Poster Author: – University at Albany

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Providing Readers' Advisory Services for Patrons Living with Dementia (Poster 42)

Poster Presenter: – ALA's Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer's Interest Group

Poster Author: – ALA's Library Services for Dementia/Alzheimer's Interest Group

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Relationships to Recipes: Preserving the Stories of Our Latino Community Through a Collaborative Cookbook (Poster 43)

Poster Presenter: – Northfield Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Reproductive Health & Library Advocacy: A Story of Mutual Interests (Poster 44)

Poster Presenter: – Grinnell College

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Respectful Representation: Honoring Indigenous Art and Culture in Libraries (Poster 45)

Poster Presenter: – New Mexico State Library

Poster Author: – New Mexico State Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Smile! Building a Headshot Service at an Academic Library (Poster 46)

Poster Presenter: – Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Poster Author: – Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Poster Presenter: – Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Poster Author: – Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

Poster Presenter: – Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Staff Summer Reading: A Campus-Wide College Libraries Initiative (Poster 47)

Poster Presenter: – Swarthmore College Libraries

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Streaming on Twitch as a Programming Initiative (Poster 48)

Poster Presenter: – Louisiana State University

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Strength in Numbers: Sustaining Public Library-University Collaborations for Community Engagement (Poster 49)

Poster Author: – Princeton Public Library

Poster Presenter: – Princeton Public Library

Poster Author: – Princeton Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Student Leadership in Action: Reimagining and Reinvigorating an American Library Association Student Chapter (Poster 50)

Poster Presenter: – Indiana University Bloomington

Poster Author: – Indiana University Bloomington

Poster Presenter: – Indiana University Bloomington

Poster Author: – Indiana University Bloomington

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Taking Over the Academic Library: Harnessing Cross-Campus Partnerships to Engage and Support Students (Poster 51)

Poster Presenter: – Columbus State Community College

Poster Author: – Columbus State Community College

Poster Author: – Columbus State Community College Library

Poster Presenter: – Columbus State Community College

Poster Author: – Columbus State Community College

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Tale of a Strategic Partnership: Launching an Institutional Service for Research Data Sharing and Preservation (Poster 52)

Poster Presenter: – University of Southern California

Poster Author: – University of Southern California

Poster Author:

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

The good, the bad, and the hallucinated: teaching AI in the library. (Poster 53)

Poster Presenter: – Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

The Pop-up Blockbuster: Preserving Access and Building Community via the Video Store Experience (Poster 54)

Poster Presenter: – University of Iowa

Poster Author: – University of Iowa

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

This or That? Interactive Displays to Encourage Engagement and Market Library Creative Spaces and Services (Poster 55)

Poster Author: – Fayetteville State University

Poster Presenter: – Fayetteville State University

Poster Author: – Fayetteville State University

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Too Old for This, Too Young for That: Self-Guided Programs for Tweens (Poster 56)

Poster Presenter: – South Holland Public Library

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Welcome to the Bear Den: Creating a Campuswide Fat Bear Week Celebration (Poster 57)

Poster Presenter: – Occidental College

Poster Author: – Occidental College

Poster Presenter: – Occidental College

Poster Author: – Occidental College

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

When They Were You Displays: Building Intergenerational Belonging in The Campus Community (Poster 58)

Poster Presenter: – Brigham Young University

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

32nd Annual Reference Research Forum

Moderator: – Bunker Hill Community College

Moderator: – University of Southern Mississippi

Presenter: – UC Irvine

Presenter: – University of Minnesota

Presenter:

Programs and Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Adaptive Gaming : Level Up Your Library

Presenter: – SV Accessibility Consultants

Presenter: – Mount Sinai - Nancy Lieberman Back to Life Center

Programs and Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Advocacy for All: Building Inclusive Voices for Lasting Impact

Presenter: – Nippersink Public Library District

Outreach and Advocacy

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

AI Assisted Metadata Creation: Real-World Applications, Ethical Questions, and Practical Lessons

Moderator: – Backstage Library Works

Moderator:

Presenter: – Illinois University Library, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign

Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Presenter: – Western Washington University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Am I Supposed to Be Here? Unmasking Imposter Syndrome

Presenter: – Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

An ALA Legacy going strong over 100 years: The American Library in Paris

Programs and Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Beyond Diwali: Serving the Growing South Asian Communities

Presenter: – Edison, NJ Public Library

Outreach and Advocacy

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Developing Creative Writing Programs for Library Kids

Presenter: – New York Public Library

Presenter: – Younkin Branch, Pickaway County Library

Presenter: – Norwalk Easter Library

Moderator: – Cosmic Writers

Programs and Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Introducing The Banned Book Index Project: Documenting Censorship and the Fight to Preserve Access

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter: – PEN Ameriva & Every Library

Moderator: – Lyrasis

Presenter: – University of Chicago

Presenter: – American Library Association

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Journey Mapping the Library: Retail UX Research for Intuitive Spaces

Presenter: – North Canton Public Library

Presenter: – SHP Architects

Presenter: – New York University

Moderator: – New York University

Infrastructure and Planning

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Leading the Way with Speculative Fiction: Leadership Lessons from Imaginary Worlds

Presenter: – St. Mary's County Libraries

Moderator: – St. Mary's County Libraries

Books and Authors

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Serving the Health Needs of Tweens and Teens Through Literature

Moderator: – Help Your Shelf

Presenter: – Scholastic

Presenter: – None

Presenter: – Upstate Medical University

Presenter: – Penguin Young Readers

Books and Authors

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Striving to make the world a better place: The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award

Presenter: – Roosevelt Elementary, Hanford Elementary School District

Presenter: – Northeastern Illinois University

Presenter: – Salisbury University

Presenter: – California State University, Los Angeles

Presenter: – Santa Clara City Library

Books and Authors

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Unlocking Access: ADA, Accessibility, and Assistive Technologies in Carceral Libraries

Moderator: – Paul Signorelli and Associates

Presenter: – Scanning Pens

Presenter: – National Center for College Students with Disabilities

Presenter: – Ithaka S+R

Presenter: – The Community

Programs and Services

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Well... It Depends: Making Confident Copyright Decisions Under Pressure

Presenter: – California State University, Sacramento

Presenter: – University of Kentucky

Presenter: – California State University, Sacramento

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Behind Bars, Beyond Books: Equity and Access in Corrections Libraries

Presenter: – SCI Chester

Programs and Services

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Celebrating 24 Years of the Rise: Feminist Book Project List

Presenter: – Herndon High School, Herndon, VA

Moderator: – Library Support Staff Round Table

Presenter: – Niles West High School, Skokie, IL.

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

FMRT Chair's Program

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Gotta Go! Inclusive Restroom Design and How to Get It Right

Presenter: – Noll & Tam Architects

Presenter:

Infrastructure and Planning

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Half a Brain and a Party Hat: Using Object-Based Learning to Jumpstart First Year Research

Presenter: – Retired

Presenter: – Daemen University

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

How Library Staff Can Better Serve Deaf Patrons

Presenter: – BKLYN Public Library

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

MAGIRT Chair's Program: How to Catalog a Map

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Metaliteracy is AI Literacy… And Libraries Lead the Way!

Presenter: – Oklahoma State University

Presenter: – Center for the Future of Learning and Work

Presenter: – Oklahoma State University

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Neuropositive Picture Books: A Celebration of New Neurodiversity-Affirming Titles

Presenter: – Penguin Random House

Moderator: – Charlesbridge

Presenter: – SImon & Schuster

Presenter: – Charlesbridge

Presenter: – Beach Lane Books

Books and Authors

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Past, Present, and Possibilities: Special Librarians Speak Out on AI's Impact on Their Roles

Presenter: – Baruch College, City University of New York

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Pawsitive Impact: How Two School Librarians Transformed Crisis Response and Student Wellness with Therapy Dogs

Presenter: – Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Presenter: – Royal Oak High School

Programs and Services

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Rainbow Round Table Chairs Program

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Read Trans Books: Resources for Collection Development, Reader’s Advisory, and More!

Presenter: – Somerset County Library System of New Jersey

Programs and Services

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Science Book Clubs That Work: Diverse Authors Drive Community Engagement in Public Libraries

Presenter: – Science Friday Initiative

Moderator: – Science Friday Initiative

Programs and Services

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

The Great Metadata Migration: 20 Years of Digital Collections Information on the Move

Presenter: – Brigham Young University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Borrow, Don't Buy: Meet your Needs with a LIbrary of Things - SustainRT Chair's Program

Presenter: – Curtis Memorial Library

Presenter: – Richland Library

Presenter: – Chicago Tool Library

Presenter: – Central Arkansas Library System

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Top Tech Trends

Moderator: – Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame

Presenter: – Library Technology Guides

Presenter: – Oklahoma State University

Presenter: – Montgomery County Public Libraries

Presenter: – Chicago Public Library

Presenter: – Fox River Valley Public Library District

Technology Innovation

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Unlocking History: How Librarians Can Harness AI for Family and Local History Research

Presenter: – FamilySearch International

Presenter: – St. Tammany Parish Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

We're returning to the Moon soon:The Artemis Mission and how your library can get involved!

Presenter: – Charleston County School District

Moderator: – Charleston County School District

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Recognizing and Supporting Nonlinear Learners (“Late Bloomers”): Cues, Cracks, and Care (Poster 1)

Poster Presenter: – N/A

Poster Author: – N/A

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Unlearning to Relearn: An Equity-Centered Framework for Adaptive Practice in Libraries and Education (Poster 2)

Poster Presenter: – N/A

Poster Author: – N/A

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

"How can I do more?" Empowering Library Staff through Professional Development (Poster 3)

Poster Presenter: – University of South Carolina School of Information Science

Poster Author: – University of South Carolina School of Information Science

Poster Presenter: – University of South Carolina School of Information Science

Poster Author: – University of South Carolina School of Information Science

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

A Compass for the Forest: Finding Curricular Opportunities in a Post-Liaison World (Poster 4)

Poster Presenter: – University of Nebraska - Lincoln Libraries

Poster Presenter: – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

A Qualitative Study of Undergraduate STEM Majors' Patent Knowledge and Educational Experiences (Poster 5)

Poster Presenter: – The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Poster Author: – University Library, University of Illinois

Poster Presenter: – University Of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Advancing Digital Literacy: Library-Led Models for Inclusive Higher Education (Poster 6)

Poster Presenter: – Government Senior Secondary School, Negdiya, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India.

Poster Author: – Government Senior Secondary School, Negdiya, Rajsamand, Rajasthan, India.

Poster Presenter: – Mohanlal Sukhadia University

Poster Author: – Mohanlal Sukhadia University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Take Another Shot: Transforming First-Year Information Literacy Instruction Through a Multiple-Workshop Model (Poster 7)

Poster Presenter: – Sam Houston State University

Poster Author: – Sam Houston State University

Poster Presenter: – Sam Houston State University

Poster Author: – Sam Houston State University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

From X to Z: A Study of Intergenerational Librarian Perspectives on AI Use in Instruction (Poster 8)

Poster Presenter: – Towson University

Poster Presenter: – Sam Houston State University

Poster Author: – Sam Houston State University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

AI Unmasked: Truth vs. Myth in School Libraries. (Poster 9)

Poster Presenter: – University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Poster Author: – University of North Carolina at Wilmington

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

An Interdisciplinary Fellowship to Prepare Librarians to Serve Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Populations (Poster 10)

Poster Author: – University of Central Missouri

Poster Presenter: – University of Central Missouri

Poster Author: – University of Central Missouri

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Archival Futures, Student Voices: A Library-Classroom Humanities Lab Project (Poster 11)

Poster Presenter: – American University in Bulgaria

Poster Author: – American University in Bulgaria

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Are Course Guides Anywhere a Threat to Website Maintenance Everywhere? (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – Furman University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Beyond Binary Thinking: A Game-Based Approach to Information Literacy (Poster 13)

Poster Presenter: – Grinnell College

Poster Author: – Grinnell College

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Building a Campus Culture of Data Literacy: Introducing a Data Literacy Toolkit for Academic Librarians (Poster 14)

Poster Author: – University of North Texas

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Certificate and Credential Stacking: A Creative Approach to Integrating Resource Sharing into the LIS Curriculum (Poster 15)

Poster Presenter: – Alvernia University

Poster Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Charting the Future with AI: The Librarian Is in the Loop (Poster 16)

Poster Presenter: – Duke Kunshan University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

ChatGPT Walks into the Library: Engaging Faculty on AI use in Research and Teaching (Poster 17)

Poster Presenter: – UNC Charlotte

Poster Author: – UNC Charlotte

Poster Presenter: – UNC Charlotte

Poster Author: – UNC Charlotte

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Creative Inquiry in Art Librarianship: Enhancing Liaison Work through Artistic Practice (Poster 18)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Critical Thinking about AI Literacy (Poster 19)

Poster Presenter: – University of San Francisco, Gleeson Library

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Cultivating AI Literacy in Libraries: A Resource Guide for Librarians and Users (Poster 20)

Poster Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Poster Author: – University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Empowering Emotion: Illustrating and Affirming the Affective Dimensions of Research (Poster 21)

Poster Presenter: – Illinois State University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Empowering Student Agency Through Library Leadership (Poster 22)

Poster Presenter: – United Nations International School of Hanoi

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Enhancing Literacy through Music: The Rhythm Readers Program (Poster 23)

Poster Author: – Vanderbilt University

Poster Presenter: – Vanderbilt University/Peabody Library

Poster Author: – Vanderbilt University/Peabody Library

Poster Author: – Vanderbilt University Libraries

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Exploring AI Literacy in the World's Top 50 Academic Libraries through the Analysis of LibGuides (Poster 24)

Poster Presenter: – Department of Library and Information Science, Fu Jen Catholic University

Poster Author: – Department of Library and Information Science, Fu Jen Catholic University

Poster Author: – Graduate School of Materials Science, National Yunlin University of Science & Technology

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

From Boring to Bold: Revitalizing How Academic Libraries Use Social Media (Poster 25)

Poster Presenter: – University of Southern California

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

From Passive Consumption to Participatory Scholarship: An Intellectual Salon as a Capstone for Science Writing (Poster 26)

Poster Presenter: – Brenau University

Poster Author: – Brenau University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

AI meets info lit, designing a new core curriculum course (Poster 27)

Poster Author: – Coastal Carolina University

Poster Presenter: – Coastal Carolina University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Generation Zine: Creative Teaching Strategies to Inspire and Empower Students New to Zinemaking (Poster 28)

Poster Author: – University of Texas at Austin

Poster Author: – UT Libraries

Poster Presenter: – University of Texas at Austin

Poster Author: – University of Texas at Austin

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Guided Play in Action: Reimagining Makerspace Learning in the Academic Library (Poster 29)

Poster Presenter: – University of Illinois Chicago Library

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

How to Deal with Rejection (Poster 30)

Poster Author: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – Brooklyn Public Library

Poster Presenter: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – Queens Public Library

Poster Presenter: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – New York Public Library

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Imagine IF: An Intellectual Freedom Adventure (Poster 31)

Poster Presenter: – Library Futures

Poster Author: – Library Futures

Poster Presenter:

Poster Author:

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Integrating Literacy and STEAM: Stories About Innovation and Empathy Help Kids Confront 21st Century Challenges (Poster 32)

Poster Presenter: – Orca Book Publishers / Freelance Writer

Poster Author: – Orca Book Publishers / Freelance Writer

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Let’s get together: The pedagogical power in collaborating outside of the library (Poster 33)

Poster Presenter: – University of South Florida

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Librarian-As-Teacher: A Multiple Case Study of Academic Librarian Professional Identity and Teaching Practice (Poster 34)

Poster Presenter: – University of South Florida

Poster Author: – University of South Florida

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Libraries Without Borders: Equipping Public Librarians to Serve Immigrants and Refugees (Poster 35)

Poster Presenter: – American InterContinental University Systems

Poster Author: – American InterContinental University Systems

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Library Glow-Up: Creative Projects with Adobe Express (Poster 36)

Poster Presenter: – @thenextgenlibrarian

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Little Learners: Back-to-School Prep for Preschoolers (Poster 37)

Poster Presenter: – District of Columbia Public Libraries (DCPL)

Poster Author: – District of Columbia Public Libraries (DCPL)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Low-Cost, High-Impact Staff Training: The Mini-Conference Approach (Poster 38)

Poster Presenter: – North Little Rock Public Library System

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Making Moves: An Exploratory Study of Public Librarian Teaching Skill Transference to Academic Library Careers (Poster 39)

Poster Author: – UCF John C. Hitt Library

Poster Author: – University of South Florida

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Mentorship Unlocked: Empowering and Elevating Early-Career Academic Librarians (Poster 41)

Poster Presenter: – Texas State University Libraries

Poster Author: – Texas State University Libraries

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Customizing a GPT Bot for Open Course Materials in Engineering (Poster 42)

Poster Presenter: – California State University Long Beach

Poster Author: – California State University Long Beach

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Personal Data Privacy Literacy for Life: Investigating Instruction Opportunities in Academic Libraries (Poster 43)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Read. Talk. Grow: An Innovative Education to Build Understanding and Empathy around Health through Books. (Poster 44)

Poster Author: – Mayo Clinic

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Reading for Pleasure, Reading for the Profession, Reading at Work (Poster 45)

Poster Presenter: – University of South Florida

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Redefining Information Literacy for the Age of Generative AI: A Framework for the AI-Ready Scholar (Poster 46)

Poster Author: – Providence University,Taiwan

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Reinvigorating the First Year Experience with the Cephalonian Method (Poster 47)

Poster Presenter: – St. Philip's College

Poster Author: – St. Philip's College

Poster Presenter: – St. Philip's College

Poster Author: – St. Philip's College

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Renewing Privacy: Check Out These Educator Resources From a National Forum on Privacy Literacy (Poster 48)

Poster Author: – Penn State University Libraries

Poster Author: – Pennsylvania State University College of Information Sciences and Technology

Poster Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Rewriting the Rules: Punk Pedagogy in Peer Tutoring Spaces (Poster 49)

Poster Presenter: – Ohio State University

Poster Author: – Ohio State University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

AI Literacy in Public Libraries: Preparing Communities for the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Poster 50)

Poster Presenter: – North Carolina Central University

Poster Author: – North Carolina Central University

Poster Presenter: – North Carolina Central University

Poster Author: – North Carolina Central University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

The Impact of Librarian Teacher Personas on Student Success and Motivation (Poster 51)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

The Invisible Labor of LIS Intern Supervisors (Poster 52)

Poster Presenter: – William & Mary

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

The Legend of the LibGuide: Linking Video Game Strategy Guides to Contemporary Information Literacy (Poster 53)

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

The Library Loop: Elevating Student Orientation (Poster 54)

Poster Presenter: – University of Chicago

Poster Author: – University of Chicago

Poster Presenter: – University of Chicago

Poster Author: – University of Chicago

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

The Research Lives of Graduate Students (Poster 55)

Poster Presenter: – New York University

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Using Digital Humanities Tools to Explore the Crossover of Literature and Data (Poster 56)

Poster Presenter: – University of Pittsburgh

Poster Author: – University of Pittsburgh

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT

Write Your Own Rules: Creating Citation Styles with Students (Poster 57)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT

GNCRT Magical Comics Tea (TICKETED)

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

"The Real Tea" from Teens on YALSA's 2026 BFYA List-YALSA President's Program

Moderator: – Schaumburg Township District Library

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

150 Years of Government Information at ALA: Sesquicentennial of Government Documents Librarianship

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

“If I don’t do it, it won’t get done”: Self-Sacrifice and Academic Library Leaders

Presenter: – Illinois State University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Affirming Inclusive Library Services: Equitably Serving Patrons with Significant Disabilities

Presenter: – Libraries For All

Programs and Services

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

AI Leadership for School Librarians: Preparing High School Students for Responsible AI Use in College.

Presenter: – JJCUNY & NYCPS

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Becoming a Library Triple-Threat: How Improv Helps You Become a Better Librarian, Teammate and Leader

Presenter: – Jefferson Parish Library

Moderator: – Jefferson Parish Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Beyond the Horizon: EMIERT Chair's Program

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Biblioteca Maravillosa: Engaging Emergent Bilingual Readers through Gamification

Presenter: – Pin Oak Middle School

Programs and Services

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Women in the Workforce Support Group

Presenter: – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Presenter: – N/a

Presenter: – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Outreach and Advocacy

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Core President's Program

Presenter: – Tillamook County Library

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Sea Change: How Brooklyn Public Library's Adult Learning Program Implemented an Evidence-Based Reading Curriculum

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Digitizing a Campus History: How to Make Archives Accessible with Limited Resources

Presenter: – San Joaquin Delta College

Moderator: – San Joaquin Delta College

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

From Research to Practice: Translating Culturally Competent Research into Everyday Library Work

Presenter: – San Jose State University

Programs and Services

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

GameRT Mage's Program: Creativity, Community, and Connection: Why We Can’t Shut Up about Game Jams in the Library

Presenter: – Games & Gaming Round Table

Moderator: – North Central College - Oesterle Library

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

IFRT Chair's Program: Intellectual Freedom: Navigating the Tension Between Beliefs and Principles

Presenter: – University of the District of Columbia

Presenter: – Hennepin County Library

Presenter: – Library Leverage

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Inquiry & Informational Books: 25 Years of the Sibert Medal

Moderator: – Member of the Sibert Award 25th Anniversary Task Force

Presenter: – Wilmette Public Library

Presenter:

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Maintenance Not Guaranteed: Supporting Digital Scholarship in the Face of Decay

Presenter: – California State University Long Beach

Presenter: – University of Oklahoma

Technology Innovation

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

One World, Many Libraries: Global Visions for A.I. and Future-Forward Technologies

Presenter: – N/A

Moderator: – Indiana State Library

Presenter: – The Salt Lake City Public Library

Moderator: – The Salt Lake City Public Library

Technology Innovation

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Partnering for Democracy: Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Civic Information and Facilitate Voter Participation

Presenter: – Hoboken Public Library

Presenter:

Moderator: – Assistant Director Strategic Relations, Sno-Isle Libraries

Outreach and Advocacy

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

Still Blogging, Still Relevant: Navigating Voice and Value in the Evolving Library Landscape

Presenter: – Evanston Public Library

Presenter: – Indiana State University

Moderator: – Indiana State University

Presenter: – Michigan

Presenter: – New York Public Library

Presenter: – Parma Elementary School

Technology Innovation

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

The Gap Years: Four Authors Address the Shortage of Stories for Younger Teens

Presenter:

Books and Authors

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CDT

United for Libraries President's Program

Presenter: – United for Libraries

Moderator: – United for Libraries

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM CDT

Main Stage Speaker: Min Jin Lee

Speaker:

Sponsored By

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Librarians as Culturally Responsive Leaders (Poster 1)

Poster Presenter: – Chicago State University

Poster Author: – Chicago State University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Reflections from the Inaugural Illinois Library Association Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Retreat (Poster 2)

Poster Presenter: – Chicago State University

Poster Author: – Chicago State University

Poster Presenter: – Prospect Heights Public Library District

Poster Author: – Prospect Heights Public Library District

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

"The Underlying Fear of Just Existing": Experiences of Southern Trans and Gender Nonconforming Library Workers (Poster 3)

Poster Presenter: – Coastal Carolina University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

“Things I Wish My Employer Knew”: ADHD Experiences in Academic Libraries (Poster 4)

Poster Author: – School of Information Science, University of South Carolina

Poster Presenter: – University of South Carolina Upstate

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Designing Inclusive Library Spaces: A Sensory-Friendly Relaxation Room for Neurodivergent Students (Poster 5)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

From Barriers to Belonging: Insights from Neurodivergent Students on Library Spaces and Services (Poster 6)

Poster Author: – University of Florida

Poster Presenter: – University of Florida

Poster Author: – University of Florida

Poster Presenter: – University of Florida

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Community Perceptions of Commonly Contested Themes in Children’s Books (Poster 7)

Poster Author: – Clark University

Poster Presenter: – Simmons

Poster Author: – Simmons

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Diverse Books and Book Banning: Parent, Teacher, and Librarian Perspectives (Poster 8)

Poster Author: – Clark University

Poster Presenter: – Simmons

Poster Author: – Simmons

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Accessibility in Action: Building Community and Reimagining Library Services for ESL Families (Poster 9)

Poster Presenter: – Santa Clara County Library District

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Autism: What it's like (to be Me) (Poster 10)

Poster Presenter: – Spartanburg County Public Library

Poster Author: – Spartanburg County Public Library

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Beyond the Program: Showcasing Accessibility Through Outreach, Exhibits, and Promotion (Poster 11)

Poster Presenter: – Geneva Public Library District

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Bridging The Gap - How Librarians Can Bridge The Social Divide Through Music (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – Charleston County Public Library

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Bridging the Gap: Practical Tools and AI Innovations for Library Accessibility (Poster 13)

Poster Presenter: – Nashville Public Library

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Building Community Through Dialogue: The Social Justice Book Club (Poster 14)

Poster Presenter: – Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

Poster Author: – Las Vegas-Clark County Library District

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Building Educators’ Capacity for Cultural Competence Using Fictional Characters and Their Avatars (Poster 15)

Poster Presenter: – University of Northern Iowa

Poster Author: – University of Northern Iowa

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Charting Queer Visibility: A Content Analysis of Queer Picture Books, 2000-2024 (Poster 16)

Poster Author: – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Poster Presenter: – Eastern Washington University

Poster Author: – Eastern Washington University

Poster Presenter: – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Poster Author: – University of Rhode Island

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Collaborating for Care: Library Partnerships for Neurodivergent Student Support (Poster 17)

Poster Author: – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Poster Presenter: – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Poster Author: – University of Alabama at Birmingham

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Collaboration in Action: Infusing Library Resources into Campus Communications (Poster 18)

Poster Presenter: – Santa Clara University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Community Perspectives about Civic Engagement for Racial Justice in the American South (Poster 19)

Poster Presenter: – Chicago State University

Poster Author: – Chicago State University

Poster Author: – University of Alabama

Poster Presenter: – School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama

Poster Author: – School of Library and Information Studies, University of Alabama

Poster Author: – University of Alabama

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Confidence Audit: First-Generation Biology Students’ Information Literacy Skills Under the Microscope (Poster 20)

Poster Presenter: – Sam Houston State University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Contextualizing Global Events Through Graphic Novels (Poster 21)

Poster Presenter: – American University

Poster Author: – American University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Creating Calm: A Low-Sensory Lo-Fi Model for Academic Libraries (Poster 22)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Cross-Generational Collaboration and Collection for Inclusive Academic Libraries (Poster 23)

Poster Presenter: – CUNY Hunter College

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Decolonizing the Stacks: A Diversity Audit of Indigenous Literature (Poster 24)

Poster Presenter: – Appalachian State University

Poster Author: – Appalachian State University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Defining AI Literacy in an Evolving World (Poster 25)

Poster Presenter: – ALA Committee on Literacy

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Enhancing Early Intervention, Family Outcomes, and Library Services Through Multilingual Communication (Poster 26)

Poster Presenter: – Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

Poster Author: – Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

Poster Presenter: – Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

Poster Author: – Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Exploring Minority Leadership in Libraries and Professional Organizations: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities (Poster 27)

Poster Presenter: – University of Hawaii at Manoa

Poster Presenter: – University of Central Florida

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Faculty Scholarly Publications at UPR Bayamón: Profiles and Emerging Trends (Poster 28)

Poster Presenter: – University of Puerto Rico in Bayamón

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Fostering Inclusivity Through Food and Creativity: A Library Program for Tweens of All Abilities (Poster 29)

Poster Presenter: – Luther Burbank Middle School

Poster Author: – Luther Burbank Middle School

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Health Literacy as a tool for Health Equity through the Community Library (Poster 30)

Poster Author: – The Alliance for Health Equity

Poster Author: – Department of Public Health Sciences, West Chester University of PA

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

How public libraries support immigrants and refugees in the United States (Poster 31)

Poster Presenter: – University of Central Missouri

Poster Author: – University of Central Missouri

Poster Presenter: – University of Central Missouri

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Improving Latino Children’s Reading Literacy through Parent and Caregiver Support with Inclusive Curriculum (Poster 32)

Poster Presenter: – Barraz Genesis

Poster Author: – Barraz Genesis

Poster Presenter: – Barraz Genesis

Poster Author: – Barraz Genesis

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

It Saved My Life: Access to Queer Books in a Time of Book Bans (Poster 33)

Poster Presenter: – University of Tennessee - knoxville

Poster Author: – University of Tennessee - knoxville

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Law & Morals: Creating a Tactile Map of an Inaccessible Library (Poster 34)

Poster Presenter: – Occidental College

Poster Author: – Occidental College

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Learning the Legacy: Teaching HBCU History Using Digital Archives and Other Primary Sources (Poster 35)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

LGBTQ+ Library Improvement Survey & Interviews Poster (Poster 36)

Poster Author: – University of Maryland

Poster Author: – University of Maryland Libraries

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Libraries as Sites of Collaboration for Reconstructing Hidden Queer Histories (Poster 37)

Poster Presenter: – Beloit College

Poster Author: – Beloit College

Poster Presenter: – Beloit College

Poster Author: – Beloit College

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Clocking Queer Failure in Library Instruction Through Structured Journaling Practice (A Detour) (Poster 38)

Poster Presenter: – Purdue University Fort Wayne

Poster Presenter: – Purdue Fort Wayne

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Low Use, High Potential: Turning Around LGBTQ+ Database Statistics (Poster 39)

Poster Presenter: – Northern Michigan University

Poster Author: – Northern Michigan University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Meaningful Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility at a large urban library (Poster 40)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Multiracial Belonging in Library Affinity Groups: A Public Information Scan (Poster 41)

Poster Presenter: – California State University, Los Angeles

Poster Author: – California State University, Los Angeles

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Phone It In: How to Easily Set Up a Dial-a-Story Program at Your Library (Poster 42)

Poster Presenter: – Barrington Public Library

Poster Author: – Barrington Public Library

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Read in Love: Centering Joy, Justice, and Black Girlhood Through Romance (Poster 43)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Reinvigorating a LGBTQ+ Community Archives' Library in Times of Censorship: Programming and Systems Upgrades (Poster 44)

Poster Presenter: – Lambda Archives of San Diego

Poster Author: – Lambda Archives of San Diego

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Rooted in Stories: Growing Together (Poster 45)

Poster Presenter: – Islamic Library Association

Poster Presenter: – Long Island Library Resources Council

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Serving Migrants at Ground Zero (Poster 46)

Poster Author: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – Brooklyn Public Library

Poster Presenter: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – Queens Public Library

Poster Presenter: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – Queens Public Library

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Story Time for the Spectrum: A Story Time Program for All (Poster 47)

Poster Presenter: – District of Columbia Public Libraries (DCPL)

Poster Author: – District of Columbia Public Libraries (DCPL)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Supporting Every Student: Implementing Sensory Kits at an Academic Library (Poster 48)

Poster Presenter: – Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Poster Author: – Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Poster Presenter: – Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Poster Author: – Southern Illinois University Carbondale

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

The American Indian Youth Literature Awards: Celebrating Indigenous Voices in Children’s Literature (Poster 49)

Poster Presenter: – Stone Child College/Rocky Boy Public Library

Poster Author: – Stone Child College/Rocky Boy Public Library

Poster Presenter: – New Mexico State Library

Poster Author: – New Mexico State Library

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

The Librarian’s Prescription: Lessons from Chronic Illness for Serving Communities amidst Political Turmoil (Poster 50)

Poster Presenter: – American University

Poster Author: – American University

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

The Library Dads: Celebrating the important role fathers play in their children's lives! (Poster 51)

Poster Presenter: – Fulton County Library System

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Trans by Trans Book Club: Actively Promoting Inclusion for Adult Trans Readers Year-Round (Poster 52)

Poster Presenter: – Free Library of Philadelphia

Poster Author: – Free Library of Philadelphia

Poster Presenter: – Free Library of Philadelphia

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Tribes and Marginalized Communities of India: Subject Proposals that Contribute to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity (Poster 53)

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Valuing National Memory through Collection Mapping: An Exploratory Study of a Philippine University Library (Poster 54)

Poster Presenter: – University of the Philippines Diliman

Poster Author: – University of the Philippines Diliman

Poster Presenter: – University of the Philippines Diliman

Poster Author: – University of the Philippines Diliman

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

AI Information Practices of Undergraduate Students: Qualitative Evidence from Transcript Analysis and Student Experiences

Presenter: – University of Minnesota

Presenter: – THE Ohio State University

Teaching and Learning

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Beyond the Book: How Libraries Can Fundraise with Author Events

Presenter: – Penguin Random House

Programs and Services

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Breaking Barriers, Building Brands: Supporting Beauty Entrepreneurs in Libraries

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Programs and Services

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Building Communities of Practice for Library Instructors-LIRT President's Program

Presenter: – LIRT

Presenter: – University of Rhode Island

Presenter: – Auburn University

Presenter:

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Building Resilient Communities: Intergenerational Programming in Libraries

Presenter: – SilverKite Community Arts, LLC ®

Programs and Services

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Classifying Graphic Novels : A Proposed Original Schema

Presenter: – McLennan Community College

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Cultivating Radical Empathy in Archives & Special Collections: Lessons from the BRE Collective

Presenter: – University of South Carolina

Presenter: – Georgia Tech

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Dandelions: Hip-Hop, Literacy, and Queer Resilience

Presenter: – Rapbrary

Books and Authors

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Read to Recovery - Two Public Libraries Respond to the Addiction Epidemic

Presenter: – San Francisco Public Library

Presenter: – Saratoga Springs Public Library

Outreach and Advocacy

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Reimagining Public Libraries with AI: Chicago Public Library’s Citywide Strategy for Equity, Innovation, and Empowerment

Presenter: – Chicago Public Library

Presenter: – City of Chicago | Department of Technology & Innovation

Presenter: – Chicago Public Library

Technology Innovation

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Resilient by Design: Reframing Equity and Innovation in Libraries

Presenter: – Dayton Metro Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Resource Sharing (R)Evolution: Where Will the Next 150 Years Take Us?

Presenter: – University of Tennessee Libraries

Presenter: – Texas Tech University

Presenter: – Clemson Universtiy

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

The Key is Compassion: Creating Safer, More Welcoming Libraries through Patron-Positive Conflict Resolution

Presenter: – The Seattle Public Library

Teaching and Learning

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Transformational Leadership Through Empathy: Being and supporting change agents

Presenter: – Clayton County Library System

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Tunes-n-Tales: How Partnering with a Local Symphony Brings Inclusiveness to Communities Through the Arts

Presenter: – Clark County Public Library

Presenter: – Springfield Symphony

Outreach and Advocacy

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Visual Storytelling and Critical Thinking: From Caldecotts and Comics to Content Feeds

Presenter: – North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Teaching and Learning

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CDT

ALA 150: A Celebration For Our Libraries (TICKETED)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT

2026 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction Award Ceremony and Reception (TICKETED)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT

YALSA Presents: The 2026 Michael L. Printz Awards (TICKETED)