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Saturday, June 27, 2026
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Applied Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) in Library Instruction: Research Findings and Applications
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Applied Culturally Responsive Teaching (CRT) in Library Instruction: Research Findings and Applications
Location: McCormick Place, W 186 A B C
Presenter:
Jocelyn Castillo
– 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
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Balancing the Books: Using Logistics Software to thoughtfully Manage Collections Across a Library System
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 D
Presenter:
Ross K. Betzer (he / they)
– Multnomah County Library
Presenter:
Ann L. Knutson (they/them/theirs)
– Multnomah County Library
Presenter:
David C. Flood (he/him/his)
– Multnomah County Library
Presenter:
Ellie Avis (she/her/hers)
– Multnomah County LIbrary
Technology Innovation
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Beyond Bias 101: Auditing Recommenders, Search Results, and AI Outputs
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
From Spotting Bias to Building Judgment: Teaching Critical Algorithm Skills
Location: McCormick Place, W 175 A B C
Presenter:
Trina McCowan Adams (she/her/hers)
– Flagler College - Proctor Library
Teaching and Learning
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Beyond Dewey and BISAC: WholeStory’s Natural-Language Approach to Increasing Circulation and Building Patron Knowledge
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Beyond Dewey and BISAC: WholeStory’s Natural-Language Approach to Increasing Circulation and Building Patron Knowledge
Location: McCormick Place, W 471 b
Presenter:
Kathie Graham, MLS (she/her/hers)
– Ingram Library Services
Presenter:
Ann Lehue, MSIS (she/her/hers)
– Ingram Library Services
Presenter:
Bryce Wiseman, MIS
– Ingram Library Services
Collections, Access, and Technical Services
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Beyond the Basics: Mastering Service Dog Access in Library Settings
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Beyond the Basics: Mastering Service Dog Access in Library Settings
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 B C
Presenter:
Alicemarie (AM) Dillon (she/her/hers)
– 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
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Bridging the Legal Information Gap in Prisons: A Dialogue between Librarians and Jailhouse Lawyers
Location: McCormick Place, W 180
Presenter:
Darren Breeden
– Jailhouse Lawyers Initiative
Presenter:
Julia Mizutani (she/her/hers)
– Cornell Law Library
Presenter:
Tammy Ortiz (she/they)
– Ithaka S+R
Presenter:
Jhody D. Polk (she/her/hers)
– Jailhouse Lawyer Initiative
Moderator:
Diane M. Rodriguez (she/her/hers)
– San Francisco Law Library
Outreach and Advocacy
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Career Quest: Engaging Teens with their Future Careers
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Career Quest: Engaging Teens with their Future Careers
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 A
Presenter:
Anna Kopinska (she/her/hers)
– Plano Public Library
Presenter:
Kristin Linscott
– Plano Public Library
Programs and Services
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Collaboration, Communication, and Flexibility: Working Together to Reach Campaign Goals
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Collaboration, Communication, and Flexibility: Working Together to Reach Campaign Goals
Location: McCormick Place, W 193 B
Presenter:
Dara Schmidt
– Cedar Rapids Public Library
Presenter:
Charity Tyler
– Cedar Rapids Public Library Foundation
Outreach and Advocacy
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
ERASE-ism: Confronting White Supremacy in Libraries Through Black and Multicultural Collections
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
ERASE-ism: Confronting White Supremacy in Libraries Through Black and Multicultural Collections
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 B
Presenter:
Tajuana Fulton (she/her/hers)
– Memphis Public Libraries
Presenter:
Monique L. Williams
– Memphis Public Libraries
Collections, Access, and Technical Services
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
From Commitment to Action: How Libraries Support Immigrants, Refugees, and Newcomers
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
From Commitment to Action: How Libraries Support Immigrants, Refugees, and Newcomers
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 A B C
Presenter:
Hayley Park (she/they)
– University of Maryland
Presenter:
Daniel Valdez (he/him/his)
– Welcoming America
Presenter:
Lonna M. Vines (she/her/hers)
– Services to Refugees, Immigrants, and Displaced Persons Subcommittee
Programs and Services
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
From Shelves to Safety: Empowering Library Staff with Tools for De-escalation and Crisis Response
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
From Shelves to Safety: Empowering Library Staff with Tools for De-escalation and Crisis Response
Location: McCormick Place, W 181 A B C
Presenter:
Arlene Limas OLY (she/her/hers)
– PAVE Prevention
Careers, Leadership, and Management
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Government and Community Leadership: A Librarian's Role
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Government and Community Leadership: A Librarian's Role
Location: McCormick Place, W 176 A B C
Presenter:
Noah Baskett
– Salt Lake City Public Library
Presenter:
Jeff Davis (he/him/his)
– MSRDesign
Moderator:
Jeff Davis (he/him/his)
– MSRDesign
Presenter:
Lisa Scroggins
– Natrona County Public Library
Presenter:
Patty M. Wong (she/her/hers)
– Santa Clara City Library
Presenter:
Renee Di Pilato
– Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources
Presenter:
Chris Brown (he/him/his)
– Chicago Public Library
Infrastructure and Planning
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Intellectual Property Competencies for Libraries: A New Framework for IP Support
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Intellectual Property Competencies for Libraries: A New Framework for IP Support
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 C
Presenter:
Sara Butts (she/her/hers)
– Ampcus Inc.
Presenter:
Hannah Edlund (she/her/hers)
– Fondren Library, Rice University
Presenter:
Patrick Griffis (he/him/his)
– University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries
Presenter:
Edward H. Stocking
– University of Nevada, Reno
Teaching and Learning
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Leading from the Middle: Building Consensus Through Influence, Not Authority
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Leading from the Middle: Building Consensus Through Influence, Not Authority
Location: McCormick Place, W 179 A B
Presenter:
Emily Williams (she/her/hers)
– Metropolitan Library System
Presenter:
Kristin Williamson (she/her/ella)
– Metropolitan Library System
Careers, Leadership, and Management
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Queer Kidlit Joy: Positive Representation in the Face of Censorship
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Queer Kidlit Joy: Positive Representation in the Face of Censorship
Location: McCormick Place, W 178 A B
Presenter:
Rebecca Bendheim (she/her/hers)
– Penguin Random House
Moderator:
Em Dickson (e/em/eir; she/they)
– Shore Country Day School
Presenter:
Ari Koontz (they/he)
– Macmillan
Presenter:
Lakita Wilson
– Penguin Random House
Presenter:
Allen Wells (he/him/his)
– Macmillan
Books and Authors
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Ready Set PreK: Social-Emotional Learning as the Foundation of Preschool Readiness
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Ready Set PreK: Social-Emotional Learning as the Foundation of Preschool Readiness
Location: McCormick Place, W 187 A B C
Presenter:
Alison Loewen (she/her/hers)
– Mead Public Library
Presenter:
Kathryn McKillip (she/her/hers)
– Early Learning Center
Outreach and Advocacy
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Sustaining Your School Library Community Throughout the Summer: A Beginner’s Toolkit
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
CDT
Sustaining Your School Library Community Throughout the Summer: A Beginner’s Toolkit
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 A
Presenter:
Harrison W. Price (he/him/his)
– Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. College Preparatory High School
Presenter:
DoMonique S. Arnold
– University Laboratory High School
Programs and Services
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
32nd Annual Reference Research Forum
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
32nd Annual Reference Research Forum
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 D
Moderator:
Gregory W. Dachille (he/him/his)
– Bunker Hill Community College
Moderator:
Tisha M. Zelner (she/her/hers)
– University of Southern Mississippi
Presenter:
Elizabeth Galoozis (she/her/hers)
– UC Irvine
Presenter:
Laura Costello (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presenter:
Kate McManus (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presenter:
Mary Buelow
– Hedberg Public Library
Programs and Services
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Advocacy for All: Building Inclusive Voices for Lasting Impact
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Advocacy for All: Building Inclusive Voices for Lasting Impact
Location: McCormick Place, W 180
Presenter:
Dana K. Fanslow (she/her/hers)
– Nippersink Public Library District
Presenter:
Monica Dombrowski (she/her/hers)
– Winnetka-Northfield 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
AI Assisted Metadata Creation: Real-World Applications, Ethical Questions, and Practical Lessons
Location: McCormick Place, W 175 A B C
Moderator:
Jake Bastian (he/him/his)
– Backstage Library Works
Moderator:
Amber Jones (she/her/hers)
– Virginia Commonwealth University
Presenter:
Stephanie M. Luke (she/her/hers)
– Illinois University Library, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Presenter:
Anna Schlaack (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Presenter:
Ayla S. Kenfield (she/her/hers)
– University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Presenter:
Casey Mullin (he/him/his)
– Western Washington University
Collections, Access, and Technical Services
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Am I Supposed to Be Here? Unmasking Imposter Syndrome
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Am I Supposed to Be Here? Unmasking Imposter Syndrome
Location: McCormick Place, W 181 A B C
Presenter:
Aaron Espinosa (he/him/his)
– 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
An ALA Legacy going strong over 100 years: The American Library in Paris
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 D
Programs and Services
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Beyond Diwali: Serving the Growing South Asian Communities
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Beyond Diwali: Serving the Growing South Asian Communities
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 A
Presenter:
Allan M. Kleiman (he/him/his)
– Edison, NJ Public Library
Outreach and Advocacy
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Build a vibrant online community: An effective social media strategy
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Build a vibrant online community: An effective social media strategy
Location: McCormick Place, W 471 b
Presenter:
Toby N. Lichtle (he/him/his)
– OCLC
Presenter:
Karen Reynolds (she/her/hers)
– OCLC
Outreach and Advocacy
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Developing Creative Writing Programs for Library Kids
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Developing Creative Writing Programs for Library Kids
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 B C
Presenter:
Joy Hariprasad
– New York Public Library
Presenter:
Emily L. McClay
– Younkin Branch, Pickaway County Library
Presenter:
Catherine Shook
– Norwalk Easter Library
Moderator:
Kristen Rocha Aldrich (she/her/hers)
– 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Data vs. Censorship: How Critical Data to Protect Intellectual Freedom is Being Preserved
Location: McCormick Place, W 179 A B
Presenter:
Emma Karin Eriksson (she/her/hers)
– Brooklyn Public Library
Presenter:
Tasslyn Magnusson
– PEN Ameriva & Every Library
Moderator:
Micah May
– Lyrasis
Presenter:
Christie Thomas
– University of Chicago
Presenter:
Eric Stroshane (he/him/his)
– 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Journey Mapping the Library: Retail UX Research for Intuitive Spaces
Location: McCormick Place, W 186 A B C
Presenter:
Andrea C. Legg, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– North Canton Public Library
Presenter:
Allison McKenzie
– SHP Architects
Presenter:
David Vinjamuri (he/him/his)
– New York University
Moderator:
David Vinjamuri (he/him/his)
– New York University
Presenter:
Tim Dose (he/him/his)
– ThirdWay Space
Infrastructure and Planning
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Leading the Way with Speculative Fiction: Leadership Lessons from Imaginary Worlds
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Leading the Way with Speculative Fiction: Leadership Lessons from Imaginary Worlds
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 C
Moderator:
Athina Livanos-Propst
– St. Mary's County Libraries
Presenter:
Terry J. Benton-Walker (he/him/his)
– Macmillan Publishers
Presenter:
Shen Tao (she/her/hers)
– Macmillan Publishers
Presenter:
Veronica Roth (she/her/hers)
– Tor Books
Presenter:
TJ Klune (he/him/his)
– Tor Books
Books and Authors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Lessons from Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Lessons from Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 178 A B
Moderator:
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MLS, Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP) (she/her/hers)
– Sustainable Libraries Initiative
Presenter:
Alicia Mangin
– Des Moines Public Library
Presenter:
Sydney Mullins-Britt
Presenter:
Gregory Fahey
– Prince William Public Libraries
Programs and Services
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Serving the Health Needs of Tweens and Teens Through Literature
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Serving the Health Needs of Tweens and Teens Through Literature
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 B
Moderator:
Kit Ballenger, JD/MLIS (she/her/hers)
– Help Your Shelf
Presenter:
Amy Sarig (A.S.) King (she/her/hers)
– Scholastic
Presenter:
Rex Ogle (he/him/his)
– None
Presenter:
Jaclyn Sisskind (she/her/hers)
– Upstate Medical University
Presenter:
Chanel Miller
– 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Striving to make the world a better place: The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award
Location: McCormick Place, W 187 A B C
Presenter:
Josie Bustos-Pelayo (she/her/hers)
– Roosevelt Elementary, Hanford Elementary School District
Presenter:
Amina Chaudhri
– Northeastern Illinois University
Presenter:
Heather Matthews (she/her/hers)
– Salisbury University
Presenter:
Lettycia Terrones, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– California State University, Los Angeles
Presenter:
Patty M. Wong (she/her/hers)
– Santa Clara City Library
Books and Authors
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Unlocking Access: ADA, Accessibility, and Assistive Technologies in Carceral Libraries
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Unlocking Access: ADA, Accessibility, and Assistive Technologies in Carceral Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 A
Moderator:
Aaron Blumberg
– Paul Signorelli and Associates
Presenter:
Jenifer Montag (she/her/hers)
– National Center for College Students with Disabilities
Presenter:
Ben Wright (he/him/his)
– The Community
Programs and Services
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Well... It Depends: Making Confident Copyright Decisions Under Pressure
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CDT
Well... It Depends: Making Confident Copyright Decisions Under Pressure
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 A B C
Presenter:
Mary-Kate Finnegan
– California State University, Sacramento
Presenter:
Lisa Nichols
– University of Kentucky
Presenter:
Briana Zaragoza
– California State University, Sacramento
Teaching and Learning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Architecting Access: Designing New and Existing Facilities for Unstaffed Self-Service
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Architecting Access: Designing New and Existing Facilities for Unstaffed Self-Service
Location: McCormick Place, W 471 b
Presenter:
Kelly Duran (she/her/hers)
– Jefferson County Public Library
Presenter:
Kate Michaud (she/her/hers)
– MSR Design
Moderator:
Lisa Stamm
– Bibliotheca
Moderator:
Lynn Yandell
– Bibliotheca
Infrastructure and Planning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Behind Bars, Beyond Books: Equity and Access in Corrections Libraries
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Behind Bars, Beyond Books: Equity and Access in Corrections Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 B
Presenter:
Svetlana Rober
– SCI Chester
Programs and Services
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Celebrating 24 Years of the Rise: Feminist Book Project List
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Celebrating 24 Years of the Rise: Feminist Book Project List
Location: McCormick Place, W 176 A B C
Presenter:
Kim Dare (she/her/hers)
– Herndon High School, Herndon, VA
Moderator:
Shaunterria L. Owens (she/her/hers)
– Library Support Staff Round Table
Presenter:
Vicki Pietrus (she/her/hers)
– Niles West High School, Skokie, IL.
Collections, Access, and Technical Services
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
From Stalled to Built: Navigating Library Capital Projects with Optimism and Consensus
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
From Stalled to Built: Navigating Library Capital Projects with Optimism and Consensus
Location: McCormick Place, W 180
Moderator:
Mark Bacon
– BVH Architecture
Presenter:
Matthew S. Kruntorad
– MSR Design
Presenter:
Tara Visacek
– City of Columbus, Nebraska
Presenter:
Ryan Wieber
– Lincoln City Libraries
Infrastructure and Planning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Gotta Go! Inclusive Restroom Design and How to Get It Right
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Gotta Go! Inclusive Restroom Design and How to Get It Right
Location: McCormick Place, W 175 A B C
Presenter:
Chris Noll (he/him/his)
– Noll & Tam Architects
Presenter:
Nicolle Davies (she/her/hers)
– Denver Public Library
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
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Half a Brain and a Party Hat: Using Object-Based Learning to Jumpstart First Year Research
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 A B C
Presenter:
Cinde Cozad (she/her/hers)
– ---
Presenter:
Devon Cozad (she/her/hers)
– Daemen University
Teaching and Learning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Headwinds or Tailwinds: Special Librarians Speak Out on AI's Impact on Their Roles
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Headwinds or Tailwinds: Special Librarians Speak Out on AI's Impact on Their Roles
Location: McCormick Place, W 187 A B C
Presenter:
Michele Costello (she/her/hers)
– Baruch College, City University of New York
Careers, Leadership, and Management
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
How Library Staff Can Better Serve Deaf Patrons
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
How Library Staff Can Better Serve Deaf Patrons
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 B C
Presenter:
Celeste Curry (she/her/hers)
– BKLYN Public Library
Presenter:
Julie Zimmerman
– Brooklyn Public Library
Teaching and Learning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Metaliteracy is AI Literacy… And Libraries Lead the Way!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Metaliteracy is AI Literacy… And Libraries Lead the Way!
Location: McCormick Place, W 178 A B
Presenter:
Frances Alvarado-Albertorio
– Oklahoma State University
Presenter:
Michael J. Hanegan (he/him/his)
– Center for the Future of Learning and Work
Presenter:
Chris M. Rosser (he/him/his)
– Oklahoma State University
Teaching and Learning
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Neuropositive Picture Books: A Celebration of New Neurodiversity-Affirming Titles
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Neuropositive Picture Books: A Celebration of New Neurodiversity-Affirming Titles
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 A
Moderator:
Jeanette Bradley (she/her/hers)
– Penguin Random House
Presenter:
Keila V. Dawson (she/her/hers)
– Charlesbridge
Presenter:
Katherine Mazeika
– SImon & Schuster
Presenter:
Lindsay H. Metcalf (she/her/hers)
– Charlesbridge
Presenter:
Chloe Ito Ward (she/her/hers)
– Penguin Random House
Presenter:
Jenna E. Johnson (she/her/hers)
– Free Spirit Publishing
Books and Authors
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Pawsitive Impact: How Two School Librarians Transformed Crisis Response and Student Wellness with Therapy Dogs
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Pawsitive Impact: How Two School Librarians Transformed Crisis Response and Student Wellness with Therapy Dogs
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 C
Presenter:
Diana Haneski
– Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Presenter:
Amy Hermon (she/her/hers)
– Royal Oak High School
Programs and Services
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Read Trans Books: Resources for Collection Development, Reader’s Advisory, and More!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Read Trans Books: Resources for Collection Development, Reader’s Advisory, and More!
Location: McCormick Place, W 179 A B
Presenter:
Becca Levin (they/them/theirs)
– Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
Presenter:
Sloane Kazim (they/them/theirs)
– 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
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Science Book Clubs That Work: Diverse Authors Drive Community Engagement in Public Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 186 A B C
Presenter:
Sandra M. Roberts (she/her/hers)
– Science Friday Initiative
Moderator:
Sandra M. Roberts (she/her/hers)
– 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
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
The Great Metadata Migration: 20 Years of Digital Collections Information on the Move
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 D
Presenter:
Abby Beazer (she/her/hers)
– Brigham Young University
Collections, Access, and Technical Services
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Top Tech Trends
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Top Tech Trends
Location: McCormick Place, W 181 A B C
Moderator:
Amanda Gray Perry, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame
Presenter:
Marshall Breeding
– Library Technology Guides
Presenter:
Rebekah Silverstein (she/them/hers)
– Oklahoma State University
Presenter:
Witt Salley (he/him/his)
– Montgomery County Public Libraries
Presenter:
Nicole Steeves (she/her/hers)
– Chicago Public Library
Presenter:
Erica Acevedo
– 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
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
Unlocking History: How Librarians Can Harness AI for Family and Local History Research
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 D
Presenter:
Cherie Bush (she/her/hers)
– FamilySearch International
Presenter:
Byron Holdiman (he/him/his)
– 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!
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
CDT
We're returning to the Moon soon:The Artemis Mission and how your library can get involved!
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 A
Presenter:
Kellyanne Burbage
– Charleston County School District
Moderator:
Christy James, MLIS (she/her/hers)
– Charleston County School District
Teaching and Learning
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
“If I don’t do it, it won’t get done”: Self-Sacrifice and Academic Library Leaders
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
“If I don’t do it, it won’t get done”: Self-Sacrifice and Academic Library Leaders
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 B C
Presenter:
Susan R. Franzen, MLIS, MS
– Illinois State University
Presenter:
Kate Tallman
– Illinois State University
Careers, Leadership, and Management
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Affirming Inclusive Library Services: Equitably Serving Patrons with Significant Disabilities
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Affirming Inclusive Library Services: Equitably Serving Patrons with Significant Disabilities
Location: McCormick Place, W 175 A B C
Presenter:
Courtney Walker (she/her/hers)
– 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.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
AI Leadership for School Librarians: Preparing High School Students for Responsible AI Use in College.
Location: McCormick Place, W 187 A B C
Presenter:
S.Michele Echols, Certified Librarian (she/her/hers)
– JJCUNY & NYCPS
Presenter:
Jocelyn Castillo (she/her/hers)
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
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Becoming a Library Triple-Threat: How Improv Helps You Become a Better Librarian, Teammate and Leader
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 A
Presenter:
Maria Piacun (she/her/hers)
– Jefferson Parish Library
Moderator:
Maria Piacun (she/her/hers)
– Jefferson Parish Library
Careers, Leadership, and Management
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Women in the Workforce Support Group
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Women in the Workforce Support Group
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 A B C
Presenter:
Sabrina P. Robinson
– Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Presenter:
Katrina Q. Robinson (she/her/hers)
– N/a
Presenter:
Abrar Alkusaimi (she/her/hers)
– Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Outreach and Advocacy
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Digitizing a Campus History: How to Make Archives Accessible with Limited Resources
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Digitizing a Campus History: How to Make Archives Accessible with Limited Resources
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 D
Presenter:
Lena Zaghmouri (she/her/hers)
– San Joaquin Delta College
Moderator:
Lena Zaghmouri (she/her/hers)
– 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
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
From Research to Practice: Translating Culturally Competent Research into Everyday Library Work
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 B
Presenter:
Kristie Barlas (she/her/hers)
– San Jose State University
Presenter:
Michele A. Villagran, EdD (she/her/hers)
– San Jose State University
Presenter:
Jennifer Perez Lara (she/her/hers)
– San Jose State University
Presenter:
Ashley Flores (she/her/hers)
– San Jose State University
Programs and Services
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Inquiry & Informational Books: 25 Years of the Sibert Medal
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Inquiry & Informational Books: 25 Years of the Sibert Medal
Location: McCormick Place, W 180
Moderator:
Elisa Gall
– Member of the Sibert Award 25th Anniversary Task Force
Presenter:
Eti Berland (she/her/hers)
– Wilmette Public Library
Presenter:
K.C. Boyd
Presenter:
Traci Todd
– Penguin Young Readers
Presenter:
Traci Sorell
– Charlesbridge
Teaching and Learning
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Maintenance Not Guaranteed: Supporting Digital Scholarship in the Face of Decay
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Maintenance Not Guaranteed: Supporting Digital Scholarship in the Face of Decay
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 A
Presenter:
Bennie Allen Stoll (they/them/theirs)
– California State University Long Beach
Presenter:
Brianna Wright (she/her/hers)
– 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
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
One World, Many Libraries: Global Visions for A.I. and Future-Forward Technologies
Location: McCormick Place, W 178 A B
Moderator:
Michele T. Fenton, MLIS
– Indiana State Library
Presenter:
Safi S. M. Safiullah
– The Salt Lake City Public Library
Moderator:
Safi S. M. Safiullah
– The Salt Lake City Public Library
Presenter:
Xiaojie Duan (she/her/hers)
– Tulane University Libraries
Presenter:
Anne Barnhart
Presenter:
Ulrike Junger (she/her/hers)
– German National LIbrary
Presenter:
Hong Yao (she/her/hers)
– Queens Public Library
Technology Innovation
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Partnering for Democracy: Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Civic Information and Facilitate Voter Participation
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Partnering for Democracy: Strategic Collaboration to Deliver Civic Information and Facilitate Voter Participation
Location: McCormick Place, W 179 A B
Presenter:
Jennie Pu
– Hoboken Public Library
Presenter:
Lucy Podmore
Presenter:
Maggie Snow
Moderator:
Susan Hempstead, MPA (she/her/hers)
– Assistant Director Strategic Relations, Sno-Isle Libraries
Outreach and Advocacy
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Sea Change: How Brooklyn Public Library's Adult Learning Program Implemented an Evidence-Based Reading Curriculum
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Sea Change: How Brooklyn Public Library's Adult Learning Program Implemented an Evidence-Based Reading Curriculum
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 C
Presenter:
Dave Allen
– Brooklyn Public Library
Presenter:
Timothy J. Berrigan
– Brooklyn Public Library
Presenter:
Kerwin Pilgrim
– Brooklyn Public Library
Teaching and Learning
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Still Blogging, Still Relevant: Navigating Voice and Value in the Evolving Library Landscape
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
Still Blogging, Still Relevant: Navigating Voice and Value in the Evolving Library Landscape
Location: McCormick Place, W 186 A B C
Presenter:
Betsy Bird (she/her/hers)
– Evanston Public Library
Presenter:
Edith Campbell (she/her/hers)
– Indiana State University
Moderator:
Edith Campbell (she/her/hers)
– Indiana State University
Presenter:
Travis Jonker
– Michigan
Presenter:
Renee Scott (she/her/hers)
– Good Comics For Kids
Presenter:
Colby C. Sharp
– 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
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
CDT
The Gap Years: Four Authors Address the Shortage of Stories for Younger Teens
Location: McCormick Place, W 176 A B C
Presenter:
Paula Chase (she/her/hers)
Presenter:
Sarah Henning (she/her/hers)
Presenter:
Adib Khorram (he/him/his)
Presenter:
Amanda Sellet (she/her/hers)
Moderator:
Emma McNamara, PhD
Books and Authors
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
AI Information Practices of Undergraduate Students: Qualitative Evidence from Transcript Analysis and Student Experiences
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
AI Information Practices of Undergraduate Students: Qualitative Evidence from Transcript Analysis and Student Experiences
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 C
Presenter:
Laura Costello (she/her/hers)
– University of Minnesota
Presenter:
Michael Flierl
– THE Ohio State University
Teaching and Learning
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Beyond the Book: How Libraries Can Fundraise with Author Events
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Beyond the Book: How Libraries Can Fundraise with Author Events
Location: McCormick Place, W 175 A B C
Presenter:
Skip Dye (he/him/his)
– Penguin Random House
Presenter:
Tiffany Tomlin (she/her/hers)
– Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau
Presenter:
Gary Branson, MLS (he/him/his)
– Marion Public Library
Presenter:
Ruth Ozeki (she/her/hers)
– Penguin Random House
Presenter:
Lauren Trujillo (she/her/hers)
– Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation
Programs and Services
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Breaking Barriers, Building Brands: Supporting Beauty Entrepreneurs in Libraries
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Breaking Barriers, Building Brands: Supporting Beauty Entrepreneurs in Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 D
Presenter:
LaCresha M. Neal
– Brooklyn Public Library
Programs and Services
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Building Resilient Communities: Intergenerational Programming in Libraries
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Building Resilient Communities: Intergenerational Programming in Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 180
Presenter:
Jennifer L. Kulik (she/her/hers)
– SilverKite Community Arts, LLC ®
Programs and Services
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Classifying Graphic Novels : A Proposed Original Schema
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Classifying Graphic Novels : A Proposed Original Schema
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 A
Presenter:
Geo Flores (he/him/his)
– 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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Cultivating Radical Empathy in Archives & Special Collections: Lessons from the BRE Collective
Location: McCormick Place, W 186 A B C
Presenter:
Nicole A. Cooke, MLS, PhD (she/her/hers)
– University of South Carolina
Presenter:
Aisha Johnson, PhD (she/her/hers)
– Georgia Tech
Careers, Leadership, and Management
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Dandelions: Hip-Hop, Literacy, and Queer Resilience
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Dandelions: Hip-Hop, Literacy, and Queer Resilience
Location: McCormick Place, W 178 A B
Presenter:
Roy D. Kinsey, Jr.
– Rapbrary
Books and Authors
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
From Crisis to Coalition: Fighting Censorship in Public Libraries
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
From Crisis to Coalition: Fighting Censorship in Public Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 181 A B C
Presenter:
Lindsy Gardner (she/her/hers)
– O'Neal Library
Presenter:
Rosanna McGinnis (she/her/hers)
– Opelika Public Library
Presenter:
Chris Warren (he/him/his)
– Dothan Houston County Library System
Presenter:
Mandy Warren (she/her/hers)
– Eufaula Carnegie Library
Outreach and Advocacy
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Read to Recovery - Two Public Libraries Respond to the Addiction Epidemic
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Read to Recovery - Two Public Libraries Respond to the Addiction Epidemic
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 A
Presenter:
Doreen M. Horstin
– San Francisco Public Library
Presenter:
Emily J. Martin
– 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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Reimagining Public Libraries with AI: Chicago Public Library’s Citywide Strategy for Equity, Innovation, and Empowerment
Location: McCormick Place, W 179 A B
Presenter:
Nicole Steeves (she/her/hers)
– Chicago Public Library
Presenter:
Justin Shannin (he/him/his)
– Chicago Public Library
Presenter:
Mórrígan Sullivan (she/they)
– City of Chicago | Department of Technology & Innovation
Presenter:
Aldo Vasquez (he/him/his)
– Chicago Public Library
Technology Innovation
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Resilient by Design: Reframing Equity and Innovation in Libraries
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Resilient by Design: Reframing Equity and Innovation in Libraries
Location: McCormick Place, W 176 A B C
Presenter:
Karlos L. Marshall (he/him/his)
– 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?
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Resource Sharing (R)Evolution: Where Will the Next 150 Years Take Us?
Location: McCormick Place, W 185 D
Presenter:
Amy K. Chew (she/her/hers)
– University of Tennessee Libraries
Presenter:
Katie DeVet
– Texas Tech University
Presenter:
Renna T. Redd (she/her/hers)
– 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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
The Key is Compassion: Creating Safer, More Welcoming Libraries through Patron-Positive Conflict Resolution
Location: McCormick Place, W 184 A B C
Presenter:
Rick Jenkins (he/him/his)
– The Seattle Public Library
Teaching and Learning
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Transformational Leadership Through Empathy: Being and supporting change agents
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Transformational Leadership Through Empathy: Being and supporting change agents
Location: McCormick Place, W 183 B
Presenter:
Kimberly S. Clayton
– 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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Tunes-n-Tales: How Partnering with a Local Symphony Brings Inclusiveness to Communities Through the Arts
Location: Marriott Marquis, Great Lakes ABC
Presenter:
Sonya Knisley (she/her/hers)
– Clark County Public Library
Presenter:
Allison L. Peck (she/her/hers)
– Clark County Public Library
Presenter:
Peter Stafford Wilson
– Springfield Symphony
Outreach and Advocacy
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Visual Storytelling and Critical Thinking: From Caldecotts and Comics to Content Feeds
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CDT
Visual Storytelling and Critical Thinking: From Caldecotts and Comics to Content Feeds
Location: McCormick Place, W 187 A B C
Presenter:
Mollee Holloman (she/her/hers)
– North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Teaching and Learning
