Preliminary Schedule

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

A Tour of Philadelphia Academic Libraries: Classic Spaces & Renovation Projects (ticketed event)

Presenter: – Texas A&M University Libraries

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Professional Development Plans & Journals for Career Success: The Power of Two (ticketed event)

Presenter: – NYCPS & CUNY - John Jay College & Owner of Curated Collections by SME, LLC.

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT

Connecting and Fostering Community Through Library Initiatives Around the World-IRRT Preconference (ticketed event)

Presenter: – University of Houston

Presenter:

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

A Joint Workshop with NARDAC and PCC SCT RDA Training Task Group (Ticketed Event)

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Assembling Your Consultant Tool Kit: What You Need to Know to Become a Successful Consultant (ticketed event)

Presenter: – CDygert Solutions, LLC

Presenter: – QualityMetrics LLC

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Library Design & Construction Project Management: The Tools you need to Build your Best Library Space (ticketed event)

Presenter: – Early Rain, LLC

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Philadelphia Area Public Library Tour (ticketed event)

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Preservation Tour of The George Blood LP Facility (ticketed event)

8:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Wilmington Area Public Libraries Tour (ticketed event)

8:15 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Walking Tour of Philadelphia’s Library Heritage (ticketed event)

Moderator:

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Longwood Gardens Preconference by PaLA

Contact: – Pennsylvania Library Association

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Building Your Digital Accessibility Strategy: A Workshop to help move your organization from theory to practice (ticketed event)

Moderator: – Miami University Libraries

Presenter: – WebAIM, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice, Utah State University

Presenter: – Towson University

Presenter: – ARL

Presenter: – Miami University Libraries

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Chapter Leaders Forum (ticketed event)

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Genealogy Day: Celebrating the Birth of America (ticketed event)

Presenter:

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

ISS School Tour (AASL) (ticketed event)

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT

Preservation in Action (ticketed event)

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

The Business of Self: Personality-driven business models (ticketed event)

Presenter:

Presenter: – The Ohio State University Libraries

Presenter:

Presenter: – Michigan State University

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

CANCELLED: United for Libraries Institute: Trustees, Friends, Foundations, and Fundraising (ticketed event)

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Leveraging the Power of Play in Storytime: Engaging Techniques for Early Childhood Programs (ticketed event)

Presenter:

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Open Access in Area Studies (ACRL ESS) (ticketed event)

Moderator: – Stanford University Libraries

Presenter: – Stanford University Libraries

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Opening General Session featuring Governor Gretchen Whitmer

Speaker:

Sponsored By

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

The Library Marketplace Opening Reception

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Booklist and YALSA Present: The 2025 Michael L. Printz Awards (ticketed event)

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

BCALA President's Program

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

AILA Chair's Program

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

APALA Celebrates The Whale Rider: Pacific Island Literature with Witi Ihimaera and Friends

Moderator: – Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)

Speaker:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Bookstagrammers are People Too: Boosting Library Engagement with Influencer Marketing

Moderator: – Hoboken Public Library

Presenter: – Library of Congress

Presenter: – Prince George’s County Memorial Library System

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Conquering Self-Doubt: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome Together

Presenter: – Rancho Mirage Library & Observatory

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Creating Inclusive Library Spaces: Strategies for Implementing Sensory-Inclusive Programs and Resources

Presenter: – College of Southern Nevada

Presenter: – University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Dyslexic-Positive Libraries: 8 Practical Ways to Decrease Discrimination and Increase Equitable Access to Information

Presenter: – Dyslexic Positive Libraries Initiative

Presenter: – Vermont State Colleges System Libraries

Presenter: – Kellogg-Hubbard Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Language Learning Resources in Academic Libraries: A Librarian-Centric Study

Presenter: – UConn Library Stamford

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Facilitating OER Authorship with AI: A Community-Driven Approach

Presenter: – ISKME | OER Commons

Presenter: – University of Virginia Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Foster Connections and Engage Your Community with a Pen Pal Program for All Ages

Presenter: – Kent County Public Library

Presenter: – Newark Free Library

Presenter: – South Coastal Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Free Expression in 2025: Challenges for Libraries

Presenter: – Amherst College

Presenter: – Charlotte Mecklenberg Library

Presenter: – American Library Associaiton/Freedom to Read Foundation

Presenter: – Executive Director

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Homosaurus Unleashed: A Panel on Transforming LGBTQ+ Subject Access in Libraries

Presenter: – Princeton University Libraries

Presenter: – Princeton University Library

Presenter: – Cornell University Library

Presenter: – Emory University

Presenter: – University of Washington Libraries

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Illustrating Diversity: Elevating BIPOC Voices in Graphic Novels and Comics

Moderator: – Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Is Your Library Ready? Strengthening Community Resiliency with Inclusive Public Library Disaster Planning

Presenter: – Florida State University

Presenter: – University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science

Presenter: – Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Presenter:

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Librarians and the Data Literacy Ecosystem: Workforce Perspectives on Competencies and Skills Development

Presenter: – University of New Hampshire

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Library Workers Peer Support Network: A project by and for library workers

Moderator: – Syracuse University iSchool

Presenter: – Nicholas P. Sims Library

Presenter: – Urban Librarians Unite

Presenter: – Washington State Library

Presenter: – Finkelstein Memorial Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Public History Meets Private Company: Digitizing a Historically Black University's Archival Photographs with Getty Images

Presenter: – Delaware State University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Supporting “STEM SMART” Families: Simple Skill-Building Practices to Enhance Programming for Children and Caregivers

Presenter: – Indiana University Southeast

Presenter: – Texas State University

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Unity Goals! Empowering Young Readers With High Interest Sports Stories That Inspire Social Change

Moderator: – Harris County Public Library

Presenter: – Penguin

Presenter: – Random House Books for Young Readers

Presenter: – Scholastic

Presenter: – Simon & Schuster / Aladdin and Scholastic

Books and Authors

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Library Marketplace Open

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Bias, Misinformation, and AI Chatbots: How Can My Students Find Anything on the Internet?

Stage Contact: – Sooth.fyi

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Celebrating 2025 Newbery Honorees!: A Yarn Live Recording with Travis Jonker, Featuring Erin Entrada Kelly, Ruth Behar, Chanel Miller, Lesa Cline-Ransome, and Kate O'Shaughnessy

Stage Contact: – Penguin Young Readers

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Exploring Neurodiversity Through Science, Poetry, and Bookmaking

Stage Contact: – Eerdmans Books for Young Readers

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Life on the Ranch: Stories to Inspire Young Readers

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins Christian Publishing/Zonderkidz

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Philadelphia Freedom! Join Calkins Creek Creators for an Inside Look at Books About American History for Kids

Stage Contact: – Astra Books for Young Readers

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

We Control Our Own Fate: Great Expectations in Graphic Novels

Stage Contact: – Skybound Entertainment

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Booklist Graphic Novel Panel, Part I

Stage Contact: – Booklist

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Catch Up with the Latest Library Tools from APA Style, the most widely used writing style guides in the world

Stage Contact: – American Psychological Association

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Horror in Comics and Graphic Novels

Stage Contact: – Andrews McMeel Universal

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Indigenous Writing and Resistance: Storytelling in a Time of Censorship

Stage Contact: – Broadleaf Books

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Magic, Mystery, and Suspense for Kids

Stage Contact: – Gibbs Smith Publishing

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

New Voices in Young Adult

Stage Contact: – Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Getting Started with Library Advocacy

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

LearnRT Behind the Bookshelves: Building a Career in Staff Training and Professional Development

Presenter: – LearnRT

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Main Stage Speaker: George Takei

Speaker:

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

AASL President's Program

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

ACRL 2025 President’s Program: Demystifying AI: Navigating the Laws and Policies Shaping Our Digital Future

Moderator: – University of New Mexico

Presenter: – CITRIS Policy Lab

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

RMRT Rosenbach Library Tour (ticketed event)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

AI on the Mind: A Cross-Disciplinary Librarian Panel on AI Applications

Moderator: – Missouri University of Science & Technology

Presenter: – Kenosha Public Library

Presenter: – Pennsylvania State University Libraries

Presenter: – Simmons University

Presenter: – Goldey-Beacom College

Presenter: – Clemson University

Programs and Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Beyond the Books: Virtual Reality in Academic Libraries

Presenter: – University of North Florida

Teaching and Learning

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Book Joy for Neurodivergent Readers: Connecting with those who experience books differently!

Presenter: – Developmental Texts, LLC

Teaching and Learning

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Building Bridges in Divisive Times: Using Personal Stories to Take One Small Step

Presenter: – StoryCorps

Outreach and Engagement

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Cardholder Signup Policies: Access in Practice

Presenter: – Chicago Public Library

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter: – Englewood Public Library

Presenter: – Sacramento Public Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Cultivating Community Through Critical Indigenous Librarianship Programming: Creative Expression to Language Immersion to Research

Presenter: – Labriola National American Indian Data Center, Arizona State University Library

Presenter: – Labriola National American Indian Data Center - Arizona State University Library

Programs and Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Enhancing Library Metadata for LGBTQ+ Users: A User-Centric Approach

Moderator: – School of Information Studies, Dominican University

Presenter: – School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Presenter: – iSchool, University of Missouri

Presenter: – School of Information Studies, Dominican University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Fostering Growth: Building Strong Mentor-Mentee Relationships in Libraries

Presenter: – Medical University of South Carolina

Presenter: – The Medical University of South Carolina

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Free Children Read Freely: Banned Books in Story Times for Young Children

Moderator: – Brooklyn Public Library, Youth and Family Services

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library, Youth and Family Services

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter: – High School and Middle School Librarian

Presenter: – Random House/Teaching Preschool Partners

Programs and Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Policies and Contract Review - the Provocative Side of Library Work (wink-wink)

Presenter: – Toledo Lucas County Public Library

Presenter:

Infrastructure

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Redesigning Success: Lessons in Multi-Phase Renovation and Student-Centered Spaces

Presenter: – ALA, Core

Presenter: – NCIDQ, ALA, Core

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Leading Passionate, Engaged Staff through Uncertain Political Times

Moderator: – Virginia Beach Public Library

Presenter: – Chesapeake Public Library

Presenter: – Suffolk Public Library

Presenter: – Executive Director

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Strengthening partnerships with immigrant communities: self-paced, practical librarian training

Presenter: – University of Maryland College Park

Presenter: – University of Maryland, College Park

Outreach and Engagement

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Supporting Youth Mental Health: Libraries as Spaces for Readers to Grow into Writers

Presenter: – 826 National

Teaching and Learning

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Teaching an Old Library New Tricks: Developing Inclusive and Engaging Library Anniversaries

Presenter: – Jefferson Parish Library

Outreach and Engagement

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Trials and tribulations: Making historic court records freely accessible to all

Presenter: – New Jersey State Library

Presenter: – NJ State Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Different Cultures, Shared Messages: Exploring Identity, History, and Hope Through Our Asian American Experiences

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins Christian Publishing/Zonderkidz

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

I Found My Thrill: What’s Trending in YA Horror & Thrillers

Stage Contact: – Union Square and Company

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Magnificent Middle Grade!

Stage Contact: – Union Square and Company

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Puzzle Magic! How to Bring National Puzzle Month & the Highlights Puzzle Party to Your Library

Stage Contact: – Highlights

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Restoring ILS Accuracy with RFID

Stage Contact: – Tech Logic

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

SHP Comics Presents Our Latest Graphic Novels: Dive into Unique Storytelling and Artistic Styles That Cater to Readers of All Ages, Offering a Diverse Range of Captivating Adventures and Tales

Stage Contact: – ALA Member

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Curated Reads: Help Readers Discover Their Next Read with Amazon Books

Stage Contact: – Amazon Business

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Introducing Caitlin Rozakis

Stage Contact: – Titan Books

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Marketing Your Library Made Simple: Canva Basics & Digital Display Strategies

Stage Contact: – Bibliotheca

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Solving Mysteries: On and Off Page  Pop Top Stage Panel

Stage Contact: – Sourcebooks

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Spotlight on Avery Hill Publishing

Stage Contact: – Avery Hill Publishing

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

A Practical Guide to New Digital Accessibility Requirements under the Americans with Disabilities Act

Presenter: – WebAIM, Institute for Disability Research, Policy, and Practice, Utah State University

Presenter: – ARL

Presenter: – Miami University Libraries

Infrastructure

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Analyzing the Public Value of Public Libraries with the Community Capitals Framework

Presenter: – Emporia State University

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Autism-Ready Libraries: Designing Inclusive Early Literacy Programs

Presenter: – University of Washington Information School

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Black Men in Libraries: Testimonies, Trials, and Triumphs

Moderator: – Dayton Metro Library

Presenter: – Las Vegas Clark County Library District/ Whitney Library

Presenter: – Urban Libraries Council

Presenter: – North Carolina A&T State University

Presenter: – Dayton Metro Library

Presenter: – Wilmington Public Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Books Unbanned Teen Advocacy Toolkit: Centering Teens in the Fight Against Censorship.

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter: – Book Riot

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Bringing a Multicultural Community Together through Food: How Culinary Programming Transformed a Public Library

Presenter: – Jefferson Parish Public Libraries

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

CSKBART Chair's Program

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Everything is All Reused: Teaching Academic Integrity Through the Lens of Pop Culture

Presenter: – University at Buffalo

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Executive Perspectives: A Conversation on the Future of the Library Technology Industry

Moderator: – Library Technology Guides

Presenter: – Library Technology Guides

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

FMRT Chair's Program

Moderator: – FMRT

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Freedom to Read Foundation President's Program: Fighting for Your Right to Read Freely

Moderator:

Presenter: – American Library Associaiton/Freedom to Read Foundation

Presenter:

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Generative AI and the Power of Professional Library Organizations: Training, Empowering, and (Re)Centering the Library

Presenter: – Atla

Presenter: – Intersections

Presenter: – Oklahoma State University

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

MAGIRT Chair's Program

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Notary and Passport Services at Your Library

Presenter: – Saint Louis Public Library, Buder Branch

Presenter: – Buder Library with St. Louis Public Library

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Overseas Librarianship: Wielding Your Expertise Globally

Moderator: – U.S. Department of State

Presenter: – Asociación Escuelas Lincoln, Argentina

Presenter: – National Defense University

Presenter: – U.S. Embassy Panama City, U.S. Department of State

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Poetry as Makerspace: Making Poetry Visible in Your Library Year-Round

Presenter: – Candlewick Press, Clarion Books, Penguin Young Readers

Presenter: – Little Brown, PRH, Candlewick, Levine Querido, Scholastic, Viking, FSG

Presenter: – S&S, Chronicle, Holiday House, Candlewick, Clarion, Owlkids /UCLA Ex. Writer's Program Instructor

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Public Official Basics for Trustees: Introduction to Public Administration and Public Finance

Presenter: – Library of Michigan

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Roll for Adventure: Using Role-Playing Games to Increase Engagement

Presenter: – California State Library

Presenter: – Sutro Library

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Showcasing Student Voice: Elevate Your School Library Program and Ignite Community Connections

Presenter: – Grant High School Library

Presenter: – McDaniel High School

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Solving Technical, Legal and Copyright Issues in Born-Digital Collecting from Independent Creators

Presenter: – Arthur Friedheim Library

Presenter: – University of Virginia Library

Presenter: – Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, Harvard University

Presenter: – Emory University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

GNCRT Magical Comics Tea (ticketed event)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Book Lounge by Libby: Live Author Conversations and Our New Chapter

Stage Contact: – OverDrive

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Booklist Graphic Novel Panel, Part II

Stage Contact: – Booklist

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Level Up Your Library with Candid: Become Your Community's Nonprofit Hub

Stage Contact: – Candid

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Small Presses, Smaller Hands: How Indie Book Publishers Can Revolutionize Your Children's Book Collection

Stage Contact: – Ingram Publisher Services / Ingram Content Group

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

WRITERS TO WATCH LIVE!

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins Publishers

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Maker Therapy: Collaborating with counselors in the makerspace to support mindfulness and wellness

Presenter: – Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Presenter: – Kutztown University

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Cold Trails: Investigating Cold Cases in Fiction & Nonfiction

Stage Contact: – Kensington Publishing/Blue Ridge Library (Botetourt County Library)

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Crossing Thresholds: The Rise of Transgressive Horror

Stage Contact: – Titan Books

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Doctor Who Comics!

Stage Contact: – Titan Books

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Library Panel: Modern Self-Service Technology for True Access

Stage Contact: – Bibliotheca

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Why We Need More Books Set in Middle America

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Everyone - Get Ready to Fight for your Right (to libraries, read, books, and more)!

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

AI Ethics and the Library

Presenter: – Robeson Library, Rutgers University- Camden

Presenter: – City of San Jose

Presenter: – Library Freedom Project

Presenter: – Countway Library, Harvard Medical School

Presenter: – tess@libraryfreedom.org

Presenter: – Cornell University Library

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Family Ties in Correctional Settings

Presenter: – Wicomico Public Library

Outreach and Engagement

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Broadening Textuality: Using Media Literacy Frameworks with Picture Books

Presenter: – Arkansas Tech University

Presenter: – Millersville University

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Censorship in the Courts: Current Litigation throughout the United States

Presenter:

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Citational Privilege: Disrupting the Patriarchy and Empowering Students Through Feminist Citation Practices

Presenter: – Bowling Green State University

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

EMIERT Chair's Program

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Enhancing Library Services for Deaf Individuals: Best Practices and Resources

Presenter: – Gallaudet University

Presenter: – Clerc Center

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Findings and Implications from the National Survey on Black History Month Programming in Public Libraries

Moderator:

Presenter: – Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA)

Presenter: – College of Charleston/Association for the Study of African American Life and History

Presenter: – Missouri State University

Presenter: – Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan

Presenter: – Tacoma Public Library

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

GODORT Chair's Program

Presenter: – GODORT

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

IFRT Chair's Program: "Should Not be Denied or Abridged Because of...Age": Privacy and Minors in the Library

Moderator: – University of the District of Columbia

Presenter: – University of the District of Columbia

Presenter: – Louisiana Library Association

Presenter: – College of Information Studies, University of Maryland

Presenter: – ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Impact and Connection: How Structured Mentorship Effects the Success of BIPOC Librarians

Presenter: – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Presenter: – University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Infant Programming Reimagined: Connecting Caregivers and Communities through Libraries

Presenter: – New York Public Library

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Loyalty or Survival? Understanding Trauma and Employee Commitment in Academic Libraries

Presenter: – George Mason University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Outreach Services: The Gateway to Equitable Access

Presenter: – Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Pride is 365: A Year in the Life of an LGBTQIA+ Services Specialist Librarian

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

REFORMA President's Program

Moderator: – Michigan State University Libraries

Presenter: – Michigan State University Libraries

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Safe Spaces in Scary Books

Moderator: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter: – AUTHOR

Presenter: – City of Torrance Public Library

Presenter: – Penguin Random House

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Wonder Media: Media & News Literacy for Tweens & Teens

Moderator: – Library of Michigan

Presenter: – Western Michigan University

Presenter: – Library of Michigan

Presenter: – Maryland State Library Agency

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Core Awards & President's Program Featuring Gwen Westerman

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Behind the Scenes of an Odyssey Honor Audiobook: Renée Watson and BLACK GIRL YOU ARE ATLAS

Stage Contact: – PRH Audio, Listening Library

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Celebrating the 2025 Caldecott Honorees

Stage Contact: – Chronicle Books

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Exploring tech-driven tools for discovery, access, and digital collection stewardship

Stage Contact: – ITHAKA (JSTOR)

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Hard Case Crime Gets Graphic!

Stage Contact: – Titan Books

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Historical Mysteries with Lyndsay Faye, Charles Todd, and Otto Penzler

Stage Contact: – Penzler Publishers

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

The Last Adieu: Ryan L. Cole's Forthcoming History of Lafayette's Triumphant Return and the Grand Celebration That United a Grateful America

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins Focus

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Adapting Library Services for Patrons with Significant Disabilities

Presenter: – Libraries For All LLC

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

AI Unleashed: Transforming Library Instruction and Research Support for the Future

Presenter: – Metrolina Library Association

Teaching and Learning

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Changing The Status Quo: Picture Books That Differentiate

Presenter: – MacMillan

Presenter: – Simon & Schuster

Presenter: – Levine Querido

Presenter: – Rebecca Dykes Writers

Books and Authors

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Diversity Audits: The Inside Scoop from “Checklists” to “Next Steps” (and everything in-between)

Presenter: – Ajax Public Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Don’t just shake it off: using debriefing tools to support front-line library staff

Presenter: – Calgary Public Library - Central Library

Presenter: – Calgary Public Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Empowering Teens Through Internships.

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter:

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Building a Welcoming Initiative at Your Library

Presenter: – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

From Parchment to Pixels: Digital Preservation for the Future.

Moderator: – Former Librarian

Presenter: – Former Librarian

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Intellectual Property for Librarians

Presenter: – The Ohio State University Libraries

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Collaboration in Instruction with Other Types of Libraries

Moderator: – LIRT

Moderator: – University of Rhode Island

Presenter: – University of Texas at Arlington

Presenter: – New Orleans Public Library

Presenter:

Presenter: – Academy of the Sacred Heart

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Main Stage Speaker: Angeline Boulley

Speaker:

Sponsored By

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Navigating Women's Reproductive Health and Access to Information Challenges

Moderator: – Consultant

Presenter: – NNLM Training Office - University of Utah, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library

Presenter: – University of California, San Diego

Presenter:

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Putting your Emergency Plan to the Test: Lessons Learned

Moderator: – SustainRT

Presenter: – The Smithtown Library

Presenter: – Harris County Public Library

Infrastructure

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Time for Something Different: Planning The Institute for Reimagining Equity in Academic Libraries

Moderator: – Binghamton University Libraries

Presenter: – The Graduate Center, City University of New York

Presenter: – Qieens College CCUNY

Presenter: – Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Turning the Page: The Role of Libraries in Re-entry

Presenter: – Paul Signorelli and Associates

Presenter: – Library Services to the Justice-Involved Interest Group

Presenter: – Ithaka S+R

Presenter: – Multnomah County Local Public Safety Coordinating Council

Outreach and Engagement

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Why Is It Always a Battle?: Concerns of Public Library Trustees in the United States

Presenter: – University of Kentucky School of Information Science

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

LiteracyNation - Live with Author Khristi Adams

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia with NMRT (ticketed event)

Moderator: – NMRT

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Fireside Chat with Dr. Carla Hayden

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

International Librarians Reception (ticketed event)

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

2025 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction Award Ceremony and Reception (ticketed event)

7:00 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

Coretta Scott King Book Awards Breakfast (ticketed event)

Moderator: – CSKBART

Presenter: – CSKBART

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Literary Luminaries: Celebrating the Best Reading of the Year (ticketed event)

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Librarians Connecting Globally: Insights and Conversations from the Americas and Beyond

Moderator: – Dept. of Interdisciplinary Professions, Library Science Program

Presenter: – Bibliotec Foundation (Colombia)

Presenter: – University of the Fraser Valley (Canada)

Presenter: – Centro Colombo Americano (Colombia)

Presenter: – 2024-2025 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence, Illinois State University Library (USA)

Presenter: – City of Las Cruces

Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

YA Coffee Klatch (ticketed event)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Reflective Teaching as a Catalyst for Change: Inspiring New Approaches in Library Instruction

Presenter: – University of Rhode Island

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Advocate Smarter AND Harder: Advocacy Tools for Rural & Small Libraries

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 101, Talk Saves Lives

Presenter: – Gloucester County Library system

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Beyond Mere Quantity: Why Current Approaches to EDI Further Embed Inequities

Presenter: – McGill University

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

BIBFRAME in Production: Practical Insights and Case Studies from UC Davis and Penn Libraries

Presenter: – University of Pennsylvania

Presenter: – University of California Davis

Presenter: – University of Pennsylvania

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

GAYSSS IN COMICSSSSS: A Spotlight on LGBTQ+ Empowerment in Comics

Moderator: – Suffolk Cooperative Library System

Presenter: – Cuyahoga Falls Library

Presenter: – Tiny Onion

Presenter: – Author

Presenter: – Norton Young Readers

Books and Authors

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Growing “Terrific Talkers:” Cultivating Early Communication Skills through a Family-centered Community Read

Presenter: – Kenosha Public Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Hyping History: highlighting history in a high school library.

Presenter: – Northside ISD

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Librarian and Educator Collaborations with Latinx KidLit Book Festival

Moderator: – Latinx Kidlit Book Festival

Presenter: – Brooklyn College, City University of New York

Presenter: – Boston Public Library

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Libraries as Transformational Spaces: Creating Comprehensive Services for Underserved Populations in Today’s Political Climate

Moderator: – Wicomico Public Library - Salisbury, MD

Presenter: – Wicomico Public Library

Presenter: – Wicomico County Public Libraries

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Place Making in our Communities: Using Libraries to activate our cities, towns and communities

Moderator: – MSR Design

Presenter: – Hive Public Space

Presenter: – DIGSAU

Presenter: – Tyler School of Art and Architecture, Temple University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Reversing Burnout and Attrition: How Group Coaching Creates a Common Language & Transforms Workplaces

Presenter: – Terawatt, Inc.

Presenter: – Opposite Strengths, Inc.

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Soft Censorship: How to Recognize It and How to Combat It

Presenter: – Columbus City Schools

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Something's Missing: The Need for Library Involvement in Prison Literacy Programs

Presenter: – Paul Signorelli and Associates

Presenter: – Michigan Department of Corrections

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Rewriting Your Story: How Self-Storytelling Shapes Success & Well-Being

Presenter: – Chattanooga Public Library

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Libraries as Resilience Hubs: How Public Libraries Foster Resilient Communities (Poster 1)

Poster Presenter: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

Poster Author: – University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Trauma-Informed Library Practices and Whole Person Librarianship: Definitions, Impact, and Implementation (Poster 2)

Poster Presenter: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Evidence for Social Work Practicum in Public Libraries: Improved Staff Well-Being and Attitudes (Poster 3)

Poster Presenter: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Social Work

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Social Work

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science

Poster Author: – University of Iowa School of Social Work

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

"In Reach" is Within Reach: Low-Cost, High-Impact Volunteer Opportunities for Teens (Poster 4)

Poster Presenter: – Abington Township Public Library

Poster Author: – Abington Township Public Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

“What Isn't Taught in Library School: Fostering Faculty Relationships as an Early Career Academic Librarian” (Poster 5)

Poster Presenter: – American University

Poster Presenter: – University of San Francisco

Poster Author: – University of Wisconsin- Madison

Poster Author: – American University

Poster Author: – St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Poster Author: – University of San Francisco

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Access and Affordability: An Analysis of Interlibrary Textbook Requests (Poster 6)

Poster Presenter: – East Tennessee State University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Assessing Library Services to Veterans: A Cross-Unit Mixed Methods Approach (Poster 7)

Poster Presenter: – University of Maryland

Poster Presenter: – University of Maryland Libraries

Poster Author: – University of Maryland

Poster Author: – University of Maryland Libraries

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Benefit and Cost Analysis of Resource Sharing (Poster 8)

Poster Presenter: – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Collaborative Art and Service Projects: In and Out of Our Libraries (Poster 9)

Poster Presenter: – Fulton County Library System

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Books & Blocks: Campus Childcare and University Library Unite for Student Parent Success (Poster 10)

Poster Presenter: – East Carolina University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Bridging the Gap: Empowering Students with Skills for Publishable Research (Poster 11)

Poster Presenter: – University at Albany, SUNY

Poster Author: – University at Albany, SUNY

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Building academic and economic power in librarian contract bargaining: Lessons learned from the University of California negotiations (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies

Poster Presenter: – UC Berkeley Library

Poster Author: – UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies

Poster Author: – UC Berkeley Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Building Resilience: How A Marine Corps Library Supports Military Members and Their Families In a Challenging Environment (Poster 13)

Poster Presenter: – Shadow Mountain Branch Library - MCAGCC Twentynine Palms, CA

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Centering Student Voices: Experiences of Undergraduate Students Participating in a Library Internship Program (Poster 14)

Poster Presenter: – Old Dominion University Libraries

Poster Author: – Old Dominion University Libraries

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Creating Third Places for Teens: Utilizing a Multifaceted Approach to Develop Teen-Friendly, Inclusive, Social Environments (Poster 15)

Poster Presenter: – Garden City Public Library, NY

Poster Author: – Garden City Public Library, NY

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Engaging Older Adults with Clubs and Social Events (Poster 16)

Poster Presenter: – Pflugerville Public Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

STEM in Action: Science Storytelling, Journalism, and Communication for Community Engagement and Education (Poster 17)

Poster Presenter: – Science Friday Initiative

Poster Presenter: – Science Friday

Poster Author: – Science Friday Initiative

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Fairy House Workshops: Creativity, Community, Chaos and Cardboard (Poster 18)

Poster Presenter: – Juneau Public Libraries

Poster Author: – Juneau Public Libraries

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Feed and Read: Outdoor and Hydroponic Gardens at Westerly Library (Poster 19)

Poster Presenter: – Westerly Library & Wilcox Park

Poster Presenter: – Retired

Poster Author: – Westerly Library & Wilcox Park

Poster Author: – Retired

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

From Maker to Market: supporting next steps for entrepreneurial makers (Poster 20)

Poster Presenter: – margaretm@pflugervilletx.gov

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

From Our Dungeons to Your Dragons: Inviting Tabletop Gamers to Explore Your Library’s Distinctive Collections (Poster 21)

Poster Presenter: – Free Library of Philadelphia

Poster Author: – Free Library of Philadelphia

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

From Wisconsin to the World: Documenting Gen Con and Dungeons & Dragons in Wisconsin, 1978-1984 (Poster 22)

Poster Presenter: – University of Wisconsin-Parkside

Poster Presenter: – University of Wisconsin - Parkside

Poster Author: – University of Wisconsin-Parkside

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

GenAI Provides Quick Answers; Librarians Provide Expert Insights (Poster 23)

Poster Presenter: – Kent State University

Poster Author: – Kent State University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

In the Realm of the Databases: How Undergraduate Users Navigate the 'Online Library' (Poster 24)

Poster Presenter: – Gale, Cengage Group

Poster Author: – Gale

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Insights from Anywhere: Developing a Remote User Experience Lab (Poster 25)

Poster Presenter: – MTSU

Poster Presenter: – Middle Tennessee State University

Poster Author: – Middle Tennessee State University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

International undergraduate students’ awareness and utilization of academic library resources (Poster 26)

Poster Presenter: – University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Poster Presenter: – University of Michigan

Poster Author: – University of Michigan

Poster Author: – University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Invisible Stitches: Creating a Data Quilt of Reference Questions (Poster 27)

Poster Presenter: – Fairleigh Dickinson University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Liaison Action Team to the Rescue! Transforming Peer Training (Poster 28)

Poster Presenter: – University of Florida, Health Science Center Libraries

Poster Author: – University of Florida, Health Science Center Libraries

Poster Author: – University of Florida, Borland Health Sciences Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Libraries and Gun Violence Prevention: How you can reduce gun violence in your community (Poster 29)

Poster Presenter: – University of Scranton, Weinberg Memorial Library

Poster Author: – University of Scranton, Weinberg Memorial Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Library Services to the Justice Involved and YOU! (Poster 30)

Poster Presenter: – Library Services to the Justice-Involved Interest Group

Poster Author: – Library Services to the Justice-Involved Interest Group

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Making the Case: Demonstrating the Value of Transformative Agreements through Cost-Savings Data (Poster 31)

Poster Presenter: – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Poster Author: – University of Alabama at Birmingham

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Night at the Museum: Curating a Museum Pass Program at an Academic Library (Poster 32)

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers University Libraries

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers Univesity Libraries

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Open Access & Transformative Agreements – Awareness, Perception, Experience (Poster 33)

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers University

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers University, George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences

Poster Author: – Rutgers University

Poster Author: – Rutgers University, George F. Smith Library of the Health Sciences

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Overseeing Social Work Interns: Challenges and Recommendations (Poster 34)

Poster Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Picture Books to Philosophy: Programming that spans K-12 school libraries, public libraries, and academic libraries (Poster 35)

Poster Presenter: – John Brown University

Poster Author: – John Brown University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Podcasts as Programming: Reaching Busy Parents on Their Time (Poster 36)

Poster Presenter: – Patchogue-Medford Library

Poster Author: – Patchogue-Medford Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Programming Librarian Learning Lab: The "Cheat Sheet" You Need to Plan Excellent Library Programs (Poster 37)

Poster Presenter: – Knology

Poster Presenter: – American Library Association

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Promoting Electronic Resources Across a Large University Campus (Poster 38)

Poster Presenter: – University of Florida

Poster Author: – University of Florida

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Providing Safe Spaces and Services for Parenting College Students (Poster 39)

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Reading Wellness: Bibliotherapy & School Book Fairs (Poster 40)

Poster Presenter: – George School

Poster Author: – George School

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Reinvigorating Green Spaces for Library Services (Poster 41)

Poster Presenter: – Queens Public Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Seeking Connection: Community Engagement Trends in Library Programming Before and After the Pandemic (Poster 42)

Poster Presenter: – New York University

Poster Author: – New York University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Special Libraries in Public Service: A Case Study of the Bronx Neighbors Program at the New York Botanical Garden Library (Poster 43)

Poster Presenter: – LuEsther T. Mertz Library, New York Botanical Garden

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

STEM learning and engagement through a fun, family-friendly pop-up escape game: Research findings from VENOMventure (Poster 44)

Poster Presenter: – Stanislaus County Library

Poster Author: – University of Kansas Natural History Museum

Poster Author: – Stanislaus County Library

Poster Author: – University of California Museum of Paleontology

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Strategic Grouping: Transforming ILLiad Address Records into Insights (Poster 45)

Poster Presenter: – University of Colorado Boulder

Poster Author: – University of Colorado Boulder

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Taking a Step Back: Creating a Cohesive Language of User Experience with Campus Partners (Poster 46)

Poster Presenter: – Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Teen Engagement One Snack at a Time: Increasing Access by Fighting Food Insecurity (Poster 47)

Poster Presenter: – Council Bluffs Public Library

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

The Banned Books Campus Tour: Engaging Students and Fighting Censorship (Poster 48)

Poster Author: – Middle Tennessee State University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

The Impact of ChatGPT on Academic Library Reference: A Case Study in Ethnographic User Research (Poster 49)

Poster Presenter: – Syracuse University

Poster Author: – Syracuse University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Trekking towards introducing research data management services at a non-R1/R2 institution (Poster 50)

Poster Presenter: – Western Kentucky University

Poster Author: – Western Kentucky University

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

United Against Loneliness: How Trauma-Informed Practices Enabled Community Healing in Rural Iowa (Poster 51)

Poster Presenter: – University of Iowa

Poster Author: – University of Iowa

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Unmet Needs, Desire for Togetherness: Lessons From Surveying Over 60 Michigan Public Libraries (Poster 52)

Poster Presenter: – University of Michigan School of Information

Poster Author: – University of Michigan School of Information

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

What Was the Math Teacher Doing in the Library? (Poster 53)

Poster Presenter: – Library of Congress

Poster Author: – Library of Congress

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Zine-Making Magic: Empowering Librarians to Host Creative Workshops (Poster 54)

Poster Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Transforming Libraries into Hubs for Intergenerational Learning with PBS KIDS (Poster 55)

Poster Presenter: – Beloit Public Library in Wisconsin

Poster Presenter:

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Public Libraries & Older Adults: An Evidence-Based Annotated Bibliography for Social Workers & Librarians (Poster 56)

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers School of Social Work

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers University

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Library Marketplace Open

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

A Queer Library Worker in NYC: Katie Fricas's Checked Out

Stage Contact: – Drawn & Quarterly

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Publish Like a Pro!

Stage Contact: – Ingram Content Group

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Writing Romance with Chemistry but Without the Steam: Emma St. Clair - Bestselling Romance Author of If All Else Sails

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Cli-Fi Panel: Exciting Forthcoming Environmental Fiction

Stage Contact: – Bloomsbury Publishing

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Comics for Troubled Times

Stage Contact: – Street Noise Books

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Discovering Content from Independent and Self-Published Authors for Librarians

Stage Contact: – Ingram Content Group

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Engaging Communities by Using Latinx Picture Books: Strategies for Developing Inclusive Library Outreach

Stage Contact: – The Quarto Group

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Middle Grade Luminaries

Stage Contact: – Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

SHH! We're Telling Picture Book Secrets!

Stage Contact: – Astra Books for Young Readers

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Edmund G. Holley Memorial Lecture: Complicating the Past: Historic sites interpretation and the challenges of a more accurate history

Moderator: – LHRT

Presenter:

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Empowering Library Support Staff: Navigating Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

RMRT Program - Philadelphia Museum of Art Library

Presenter: – RMRT

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Adaptive Arcade at the Library : Video Games are for Everyone

Presenter: – Deerfield Public Library

Presenter: – Mount Sinai - Back to Life Center

Programs and Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Battle of the Brains: Can Artificial Tutors Deliver Authentic Support?

Presenter: – Link-Systems International, Inc.

Teaching and Learning

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Beyond Description: Applying the Concept of Thick Translation to Library Cataloging

Presenter: – University of New Hampshire

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Defend The Right to Read: Working Together

Moderator: – Penguin Random House

Presenter: – Leander ISD

Presenter: – Penguin Random House

Books and Authors

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Sex is a Funny Word: Incorporating Gender and Sexuality Literature and Activities into Youth Programming

Presenter: – Friends Select School

Programs and Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Making It Real: Preparing for BIBFRAME in Public Libraries

Presenter: – Equinox Open Library Initiative

Presenter: – King County Library System

Presenter: – Equinox Open Library Initiative

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

PLA Legal Issues in Public Libraries Forum

Presenter: – School of Information Studies

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Putting Theories into Practice: Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Justice in Action

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Stronger Together through Connections Worldwide: International Collaborations in Library Services

Moderator: – Indiana State Library

Presenter: – Indiana State Library

Presenter: – University of Pennsylvania

Presenter: – Penn State University

Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries

Presenter: – University of Southern California

Presenter: – University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign

Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library

Presenter:

Presenter: – The University of the West Indies, Mona

Presenter: – University of Colorado Boulder

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Update on the Academic Library Trends and Statistics Survey (ACRL)

Presenter: – Binghamton University (SUNY)

Presenter: – Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)

Presenter: – University of Missouri Libraries

Presenter: – ALA

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

What’s it Worth? Strategies to Define, Assess, and Communicate the Value of Teen Services

Moderator: – The New York Public Library

Presenter: – ckMartin Consulting

Presenter: – Houston Public library

Presenter: – Los Angeles Public Library

Presenter: – Chicago Public Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Youth Social Action in the Library: Cultivating Change Makers

Presenter: – Islip High School - Islip, NY

Teaching and Learning

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Strategies to retrieve trusted and accurate information through artificial intelligence tools (Poster 1)

Poster Presenter: – American University of Sharjah

Poster Author: – American University of Sharjah

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

10,000 Storytimes: Building Bridges Between Academic, School, and Public Libraries with Read Aloud Picture Books (Poster 2)

Poster Presenter: – Minnesota State University Moorhead

Poster Presenter: – Fargo Public Schools

Poster Author: – Minnesota State University Moorhead

Poster Author: – Fargo Public Schools

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

AI-bama: A Library Bridging the Gap in Rural University AI-Education (Poster 3)

Poster Presenter: – Troy University

Poster Author: – Troy University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Applying Human Information Behavior and Technology Perceptions to Enhance Library Instruction (Poster 4)

Poster Presenter: – Syracuse University

Poster Author: – Syracuse University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Are They Older Than You Think They Are?: Is Popular Young Adult Literature Aging Up? (Poster 5)

Poster Presenter: – The University of Mississippi

Poster Author: – The University of Mississippi

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Beyond the Page: Empowering Students with Lateral Reading Skills (Poster 6)

Poster Presenter: – Rollins College

Poster Author: – Rollins College

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Choose Your Own Adventure: Fiction Paired with Student Choice Could be Secret to Academic Success (Poster 7)

Poster Presenter: – Bishop Kelley High School

Poster Author: – Bishop Kelley High School

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Citations to ChatGPT: Mapping the Academic Landscape Across Disciplines (Poster 8)

Poster Presenter: – California State University, Fullerton

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Community Voices in the Library Classroom: Teaching Information Literacy Through Lived Experiences (Poster 9)

Poster Presenter: – Wilfrid Laurier University

Poster Author: – Wilfrid Laurier University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Debunking the Myth of the “Born Digital:” Addressing Student Computer Literacy in Library Instruction Sessions (Poster 11)

Poster Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries

Poster Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries (Harrisburg)

Poster Author: – Penn State University Libraries

Poster Author: – Penn State University Libraries (Harrisburg)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Digital Literacy 101: A Peer Mentoring Pilot at an Academic Library (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – Grand Valley State University

Poster Author: – Grand Valley State University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Dovetailing the Digital Divide (Poster 13)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Dyslexia and the School Library: Exploring Reading Media for Greater Accessibility, Inclusion & Engagement (Poster 14)

Poster Presenter: – Simmons University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Creating Dyslexic-Positive Libraries (Poster 15)

Poster Presenter: – Dyslexic Positive Libraries Initiative

Poster Presenter: – Vermont State Colleges System Libraries

Poster Author: – Kellogg-Hubbard Library

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Educating Future Reference Librarians in the AI Era (Poster 16)

Poster Presenter: – Kent State University

Poster Author: – Kent State University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Empower Your Digital Future: The Benefits of AI Literacy (Poster 17)

Poster Presenter: – Stockton University

Poster Author: – Stockton University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Evaluating the ethics of ChatGPT and proposing recommended use of generative AI for library services (Poster 18)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Seamless Support: Library and Writing Center Integration (Poster 19)

Poster Presenter: – Utah Tech University

Poster Presenter: – UMass Global

Poster Author: – Utah Tech University

Poster Author: – UMass Global

Poster Author: – Loyola University Chicago

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Exploring the Effectiveness of Digital Language Learning Resources in Academic Libraries: A Librarian-Centric Study (Poster 20)

Poster Presenter: – UConn Library Stamford

Poster Author: – UConn Library Stamford

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Exploring the Impact of AI-Driven Discovery Systems on Information Literacy using the Technology Acceptance Model (Poster 21)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Fact + Fiction Makes a Perfect Pair (Poster 22)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Feasibility of Teaching Systematic Reviews in One-Shot Library Sessions to Graduate Students (Poster 23)

Poster Presenter: – San Jose State University

Poster Author: – San Jose State University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Flip the Covid Script: Leveraging the Flipped Classroom in the Wake of the Pandemic (Poster 24)

Poster Presenter: – New York Institute of Technology

Poster Author: – New York Institute of Technology

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

From Vision to Reality: Essential Steps to Launching a New Library Media Program (Poster 25)

Poster Presenter: – Baltimore City Public Schools

Poster Author: – Baltimore City Public Schools

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Generative AI in Higher Education: Ethical Considerations for Student Use (Poster 26)

Poster Presenter: – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Poster Author: – University of North Carolina School of Information and Library Sciences

Poster Author: – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library Sciences

Poster Author: – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Poster Author: – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Information and Library Sciences

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

How to Read a Book in 15 Minutes or Less: Teaching College Reading Skills (Poster 27)

Poster Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries

Poster Author: – Penn State University Libraries

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Information Literacy in Charter School Culture: An Institutional Ethnography (Poster 28)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

A Stronger Future, One Page at a Time: Learning with Our Local Library (Poster 29)

Poster Presenter: – New York City Public Schools

Poster Presenter: – New York City Public School

Poster Author: – New York City Public Schools

Poster Author: – New York City Public School

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

ISTE Standards In The Elementary Library (Poster 30)

Poster Presenter: – MICDS Lower School Library

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

It's Lit!: Building Technology Literacy through DIY Arcade Cabinet Construction (Poster 31)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Leveling Up Information Literacy: Library Instruction & Tabletop RPGs in Conversation (Poster 32)

Poster Presenter: – Temple University

Poster Presenter: – Stockton University

Poster Author: – Temple University

Poster Author: – Stockton University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Literacy and Popular Reading: Teaching Literary skills in a Student Book Club (Poster 33)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Meeting Them Where They Are: Reaching Users Through the Learning Management System (Poster 34)

Poster Presenter: – University of Cincinnati

Poster Author: – University of Cincinnati

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Money Talk: An Analysis of Financial Literacy Discussions on Reddit (Poster 35)

Poster Presenter: – Missouri University of Science & Technology

Poster Author: – The University of Arizona

Poster Author: – Missouri University of Science & Technology

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Nailed It: Building a Teaching Toolbox for Information Literacy (Poster 36)

Poster Presenter: – Widener University

Poster Author: – Widener University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Navigating Digital Rights in AI Era: Expanding the Components of Privacy Literacy among Library Users (Poster 37)

Poster Presenter: – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI

Poster Author: – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

No more slide decks!: Using your LibGuides as active learning materials in the library classroom (Poster 38)

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Now this is a story all about how...: Maintaining an ambitious information literacy program (Poster 39)

Poster Presenter: – Westminster College

Poster Author: – Westminster College

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Open Road to Success: Developing a Faculty OER Training Curriculum (Poster 40)

Poster Presenter: – Temple University

Poster Author: – Temple University Health Sciences Libraries

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Pathways to Leadership: Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in LIS (Poster 41)

Poster Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Poster Author: – Brooklyn Public Library

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Practical Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies in Library Instruction (Poster 42)

Poster Presenter: – John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY

Poster Author: – John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Preparing 21st Century Librarians: Building Data Librarianship Skills Through the NCDS Data Internship (Poster 43)

Poster Presenter: – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Poster Author: – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Preparing Students for the Job Market: A Collaboration Between Libraries & Career Services (Poster 44)

Poster Presenter: – The New School

Poster Presenter: – LIM College

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Promoting Early Literacy Through Screenless Audio Storytelling (Poster 45)

Poster Presenter: – tonies

Poster Presenter:

Poster Author: – tonies

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Promoting Student Reading Motivation Through Targeted Initiatives (Poster 46)

Poster Presenter: – Deerfield Public Schools

Poster Author: – Deerfield Public Schools

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Psychosocial, Emotional, and Cultural Factors of Information Literacy within Library and Information Studies Program Curricula (Poster 47)

Poster Presenter: – Old Dominion University

Poster Presenter: – Texas Woman's University

Poster Author: – Old Dominion University

Poster Author: – Texas Woman's University

Poster Author: – Old Dominion University

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Teaching to Teach: Training Library Student Staff for Information Literacy Support (Poster 48)

Poster Presenter: – University of Texas at Arlington

Poster Author: – The University of Texas at Arlington

Poster Author: – University of Texas at Arlington

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT

Exploring the Impacts of Florida Legislation on Diverse and Culturally Representative Materials in School Library Collections (Poster 49)

Poster Presenter: – University of South Florida

Poster Author: – University of South Florida

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

An Audience with Horror Master Ronald Malfi

Stage Contact: – Titan Books

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Landing Your Book in Libraries: Metadata, Marketing, and Tools for Success

Stage Contact: – Independent Book Publishers Association

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Power up the Pages with Spectacularly Supernatural and Superhuman Graphic Novels!

Stage Contact: – Oni Press

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Putting the "A" in STEAM: Artistry in STEAM Picture Books with Jason Chin and Torben Kuhlmann

Stage Contact: – NorthSouth Books

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

The Nurse Florence® Series - Introducing Some Medical Words to Kids in Every Book®

Stage Contact: – Dow Creative Enterprises

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Veeda Bybee: Cultural Richness in Storytelling: Elevating Connection in Children’s Stories

Stage Contact: – Shadow Mountain Publishing

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Descend into Madness: Mad Cave Studios Book Buzz

Stage Contact: – Mad Cave Studios

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Everyone Belongs

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins Christian Publishing/Zonderkidz

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Jan Zauzmer: Down with Lime Books!

Stage Contact: – Familius

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

The Art of Building Bridges with Debut Middle Grade and Young Adult Authors

Stage Contact: – Oni Press

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

AI Gone Right: Fostering Responsible Tech Use and Academic Integrity

Presenter: – Robinson School

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Assessing Metadata for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in Cultural Heritage Institutions

Moderator: – OCLC

Moderator: – University of California, San Diego

Presenter: – J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah

Presenter: – University of Utah

Presenter: – University of Washington Libraries

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Back to Full Hit Points: Regenerating Community Well-Being with Tabletop Role-Playing Games in Libraries

Presenter: – Washington State Library

Presenter: – Game to Grow

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Black Authors Speak: A Conversation about Children's Books Centering Black Joy

Moderator: – Denver Public Library

Presenter: – Penguin

Presenter: – The Brown Bookshelf

Presenter: – Penguin

Books and Authors

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

CALA President’s Program 2025: A Panel Session on Strengthening Libraries' Relevance in a Changing World

Moderator: – Stony Brook University

Presenter: – Whitman College

Presenter:

Presenter: – Harvard University

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Can It Happen Here? Book Challenges, Censorship, and Academic Freedom in Academic Libraries

Moderator: – Rutgers University Libraries

Presenter: – Chattanooga State Community College

Presenter: – Augusta University

Presenter: – University of New Mexico

Presenter: – University of Virginia

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Caribbean Libraries at the Forefront of Transformation: Navigating Change, Building Resilience, and Empowering Communities

Moderator: – The University of West Indies, Mona

Presenter: – The University of the West Indies, Global Campus

Presenter: – Sidney Martin Library

Presenter: – Special Library Services Department National Library and Information System Authority (NALIS)

Presenter: – Research, Planning and Development Department/ National Library and Information System Authority

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Creating an LGBTQIA+ Services Specialist Role

Presenter: – Dayton Metro Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

EMIERT's Taste of the Town Luncheon (ticketed event)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

From Page to Play: Storybooks as Starting Points for Creative Learning

Presenter: – Boulder Public Library District

Presenter: – Exploratorium

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Intentional Service Design for Multilingual Readers

Presenter: – University of Denver

Presenter: – The New York Public Library

Presenter: – NYPL

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Main Stage Speaker: Thien Ho

Speaker:

Sponsored By

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Old Pages, New Tricks: AI-Powered Discovery and Instruction in Special Collections

Moderator: – Goldey-Beacom College

Presenter: – Rutgers University

Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Presenter: – Rutgers University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Practical Puppetry for Powerful Programs: Amplify Early Learning, Social Emotional Learning, and Inclusive Experiences

Presenter: – Howard County Library System

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Priority One: Local government engagement

Moderator: – Gerald M Kline Family Foundation

Presenter: – Walker, Michigan

Presenter: – Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Presenter: – Cedar Rapids Public Library

Presenter: – Kent District Library

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Spectacular Collaboration: A Deep Dive into Hosting a Collective Program

Presenter: – Games & Gaming Round Table

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Supporting Multilingual Learners in School Libraries

Presenter: – Fairfax County Public Schools

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

The Future of Library Services: Innovating with AI, User Experience, and Service Design

Presenter: – University of Michigan

Presenter: – New York Public Library

Presenter: – South Huntington Public Library

Presenter: – Bellingcat

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Unlocking Potential in Opportunity Youth

Presenter: – Pioneer Library System

Presenter: – Columbus Metropolitan Library

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

What the New ADA Rule Means For Your Library

Presenter: – Purchase College Library

Presenter: – Fashion Institute of Technology

Infrastructure

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Where's YOUR Data? Privacy and Cyber Security as Emerging Legal Concerns for Libraries

Presenter: – Library of Michigan

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Batter Up!: Engaging Kids with Sports Reference Books to Encourage Teamwork and Empathy

Stage Contact: – The Quarto Group

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Captain Bacawly and the Breakaway Bandits by Jimmy Jungles

Stage Contact: – Employee

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Reclaiming Our Stories: Indigenous Voices in Literature

Stage Contact: – Broadleaf Books

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

The Mukharjis: Heartland Masala

Stage Contact: – The Collective Book Studio

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Yen Press Presents: You’ve Seen the Show, Now Read the Book!

Stage Contact: – Yen Press

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

A Struggle to be Minimal: Accessibility and User-Friendliness in an Academic Library Website (Poster 30)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Building a Strong Foundation: Optimizing Student Employee Training and Hiring Practices (Poster 31)

Poster Presenter: – Vanderbilt University Law Library and Vanderbilt AI Law Lab

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Discovering what technology and equipment is in school makerspaces (and who is actually using it). (Poster 32)

Poster Presenter: – Kutztown University

Poster Author: – Kutztown University

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Embracing AI: A comprehensive strategy at USC Libraries (Poster 33)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Empowering Library Staff with a LibGuides Design System (Poster 34)

Poster Presenter: – University of San Francisco

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

From Queries to Conversations: Revolutionizing Library Services with AI-Powered Chatbots (Poster 35)

Poster Presenter: – Metrolina Library Association

Poster Author: – Metrolina Library Association

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Fungus Among Us: A learning opportunity we'd really rather have avoided (Poster 36)

Poster Presenter: – Westminster College

Poster Author: – Westminster College

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Library Services in The Future: The First Virtual Librarian with Generative AI Technology in Taiwan (Poster 37)

Poster Presenter: – National Library of Public Information, ROC (Taiwan)

Poster Author: – National Library of Public Information, ROC (Taiwan)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

LikeSNU from students to researchers: Story about developing ai-based research trend analysis, contents curation system (Poster 38)

Poster Presenter: – Seoul National University

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Open the Gate Wider: How to Establish a MLIS Support Cohort at Your Institution (Poster 39)

Poster Author: – Long Beach Public Library

Poster Presenter:

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Public-Private Partnerships in Library Development: A Case Study of the Hsu Liang-Yu Library in Taichung (Poster 40)

Poster Presenter: – Taichung City Library (Taiwan)

Poster Presenter: – Taichung Public Library (Taiwan)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Stay Interviews in Action: Strengthening Employee Satisfaction and Retention in Libraries (Poster 41)

Poster Presenter: – Oklahoma State University Library

Poster Presenter: – Oklahoma State University

Poster Author: – Oklahoma State University Library

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

The challenges, advantages and disadvantages for implementing facial and finger vein recognition in college libraries (Poster 42)

Poster Presenter: – Department of Library and Information Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan (R. O. C.)

Poster Author: – Office of Information Technology & Library, Public Services Section and Technical Services Section, Lunghwa University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan County, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Poster Author: – Department of Library and Information Science, Fu Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City, Taiwan (R. O. C.)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

From Passion to Protocol: The Institutional Challenges Faced by the Baldwin’s Children's Literature Collection (Poster 1)

Poster Presenter: – The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere and the English Department at the University of Florida

Poster Author: – The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere and the English Department at the University of Florida

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

The American Library Association’s Influence on Jella Lepman and International Children’s Libraries (Poster 2)

Poster Presenter: – The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere and the English Department at the University of Florida

Poster Author: – The Center for the Humanities and the Public Sphere and the English Department at the University of Florida

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

A Beginner’s Guide to Cataloging Postcards (Poster 3)

Poster Presenter: – Harold B. Lee Library

Poster Author: – Harold B. Lee Library

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

To Float or not to Float? An analysis of browsing and circulation at the University of Denver Libraries (Poster 4)

Poster Presenter: – University of Denver

Poster Author: – University of Denver

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Artificial Intelligence and the Cataloger: Background and Trends (Poster 5)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Automating the Management of Cataloging Records with AI (Poster 6)

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers University Libraries

Poster Author: – Rutgers University Libraries

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Building a Local History Collection On A Shoestring: Collaboration, Creativity, & Outreach (Poster 7)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Creative Cataloging: Developing a Classification for the Pride Center of New Jersey (Poster 8)

Poster Presenter: – Princeton University Libraries

Poster Presenter: – Princeton University

Poster Author: – Princeton University Libraries

Poster Author: – School of Communication & Information, Rutgers University

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Unlocking Archival Treasures: Integrating Metadata Librarian Expertise for Greater Discoverability (Poster 9)

Poster Presenter: – University of Alabama at Birmingham

Poster Author: – University of Alabama at Birmingham

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Get Into the Weeds: Digging Through Deselection Data (Poster 10)

Poster Presenter: – Collin College

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

How to Dump Dewey: Developing Your Own System of Classification (Poster 11)

Poster Presenter: – University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability

Poster Author: – University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Innovative Approaches to Collection Development and Management in Nigeria: Overcoming Challenges in Developing Countries (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – Petroleum Training Institute Effurn, Warri. Delta State, Nigeria

Poster Author: – Delta State College of Education Mosogar Nigeria

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Leveraging International Collaboration to enhance digital Library Preservation Efforts in Developing Countries: opportunities and challenges (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – Delta State College of Education Mosogar Nigeria

Poster Author: – Delta State College of Education Mosogar Nigeria

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Listening with Care: Implementing Trauma Informed Approaches in Oral History Interviews (Poster 14)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Conducting a Condition Assessment Survey for the Rochester Public Library's Historic Map Collection (Poster 15)

Poster Presenter: – University of Washington

Poster Author: – University of Washington

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Navigating Uncharted Waters: Piloting Archivematica with Archipelago for digital preservation (Poster 16)

Poster Presenter: – Hamilton College

Poster Author: – Hamilton College

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Never enough space: weeding FDLP government documents on an impossible timeline (Poster 17)

Poster Presenter: – University of Alaska Anchorage

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Organizing Collections to Engage our Youngest Readers (Poster 18)

Poster Presenter: – Deerfield Public Schools

Poster Author: – Deerfield Public Schools

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Preservation of the IFPRI Record: Moving 50 Years of Research (Poster 19)

Poster Presenter: – IFPRI

Poster Author: – IFPRI

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Square Pegs, Round Holes: Making high-density offsite storage a solution to archival space constraints (Poster 20)

Poster Presenter: – University of Maryland Libraries

Poster Author: – University of Maryland Libraries

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Such Aggregate Quantities: Reevaluating CONTU for Interlibrary Loan (Poster 21)

Poster Presenter: – Kent State University

Poster Author: – Kent State University

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

The Legacy Project: Family Recipes & Osceola History (Poster 22)

Poster Presenter: – Osceola Library System

Poster Author: – Osceola Library System

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Thinking Together: New Resources from a Community of Practice (Poster 23)

Poster Presenter: – Library Futures

Poster Author: – Arthur Friedheim Library

Poster Author: – Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, Harvard University

Poster Author:

Poster Author: – Coalition of Open Access Policy Institutions (COAPI)

Poster Author: – iPIP Clinic, Georgetown Law

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Oh Say Can You OCLC: Locating and Disseminating Government Information in a Post Marcive World (Poster 24)

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Uncovering Systemic Bias in Library of Congress Subject Headings: A Comprehensive Study on Gendered Headings (Poster 25)

Poster Presenter: – Rutgers University

Poster Presenter: – The College of New Jersey

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Unveiling Historical Insights: the Role of Academic Library in Preserving Kuomintang and Chiang Ching-kuo Archives (Poster 26)

Poster Presenter: – National Chengchi University Libraries

1:30 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

World Languages at Tacoma Public Library: Refreshing the Collection (Poster 27)

Poster Presenter: – Tacoma Public Library

Poster Author: – Tacoma Public Library

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

10 Years of Highlights Press

Stage Contact: – Highlights

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Humor in Comics

Stage Contact: – Andrews McMeel Universal

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

LGBTQ+ and Free: Queer Publishing in 2025

Stage Contact: – Ingram Publisher Services / Ingram Content Group

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Rowena Scherer: A Taste of the World

Stage Contact: – The Collective Book Studio

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Self-Publishing Toolkit for Librarians

Stage Contact: – Ingram Content Group

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

The Brains Behind BrainQuest: Tools for Learning in the Library and Classroom

Stage Contact: – Hachette Book Group

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Claim the Center: Libraries, AI, and the Future of Learning and Work

Presenter: – Intersections

Presenter: – Oklahoma State University

Books and Authors

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Community Book Gardens: Helping the Underrepresented Write and Publish Their Own Stories

Moderator: – School of Information, San Jose State University

Presenter: – School of Information, San Jose State University

Presenter: – SJSU School of Information

Presenter: – Unite for Literacy

Presenter: – First 100 Books

Presenter: – Nebraska Library Commission

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Creating Partnerships with Vendors: A collaborative approach to developing collections

Moderator: – University of Virginia Libraries

Presenter: – University of Virginia Libraries

Presenter: – collectionHQ

Presenter: – Clarivate

Presenter: – Le Monde

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Creating Third Places for Teens: Utilizing a Multifaceted Approach to Develop Teen-Friendly, Inclusive, Social Environments

Presenter: – Garden City Public Library, NY

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Cultivating Inclusivity: Assessing Collections for Diversity

Presenter: – Slippery Rock University

Presenter: – Millersville University

Presenter: – Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Disability Is Not A Bad Word: Inclusive Language for Library Services

Presenter: – West Chester University

Presenter: – Miami University Hamilton

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Disrupting Silences: Public Libraries as Leaders in Community Archiving

Presenter: – The People's Archive, DC Public Library

Presenter: – Forbes Library

Presenter: – Sonoma County Library

Presenter: – Grand Rapids Public Library

Presenter: – Internet Archive

Outreach and Engagement

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Going Places with the Library of Congress

Presenter: – Library of Congress

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

How Images Manipulate Us

Presenter: – ALA

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

It’s Never Too Late: Pathways to Career Advancement in LIS

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Jewish book awards and their use in collection development

Moderator: – Jewish Day School of the Lehigh Valley

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Let Your Impact Ring! Sharing Your Library’s Successes so Funders Will Listen

Moderator: – Towson University

Presenter: – Towson University

Presenter: – University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press

Outreach and Engagement

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Navigating Salary & Negotiation in Library Land

Moderator: – NMRT

Presenter: – NMRT

Presenter: – Miami University Libraries

Presenter: – Walter P. Reuther Library, Wayne State University

Presenter:

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Sharing Our Stories: A Collaboration with the Writers Guild Initiative and ALA

Moderator: – ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom

Presenter: – Louisiana Library Association

Presenter: – ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom

Books and Authors

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Strengthening Your Library's Funding Opportunities with E-Rate: Working with State Coordinators to Get Your Share

Presenter: – Kentucky Department for Libraries & Archives

Presenter: – Ohio Public Library Information Network

Infrastructure

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

The 31st Annual Reference Research Forum

Moderator: – University of Southern Mississippi

Moderator: – Nova Southeastern University

Moderator: – The College of New Jersey

Presenter: – Florida State University

Presenter:

Presenter: – Chattogram Veterinary and Animal Sciences University

Presenter: – Florida State University School of Information

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

United for Libraries President's Program

Moderator: – United for Libraries

Speaker: – Michigan

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Unveiling the Impact of Racial Microaggressions: Insights from Canadian Racialized Academic Librarians

Presenter: – Wilfrid Laurier University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

A Conversation with Award-winning Children's Author Derrick Barnes and Dr. Jonda C. McNair: The Incredibly Human Henson Blaze

Stage Contact: – Penguin Young Readers

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

B. Dylan Hollis: Baking Across America with the Bestselling Author and Social Media Star

Stage Contact: – DK (Penguin Random House)

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Fantastic Graphic Novels from Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Stage Contact: – Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Margreit Maitland: Runaway At Sea and Adventurer At Sea

Stage Contact: – Self

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

The Magic of Picture Books - National Ambassador Mac Barnett in Conversation with Creators

Stage Contact: – Candlewick Press

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

The Power of Action: Driving Change Through Social Activism

Stage Contact: – Broadleaf Books

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Professional Training Career Pathways of Emerging BIPOC Social Justice Advocates in Community-Embedded Archives and Libraries (Poster 1)

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

Poster Presenter: – University of Alabama

Poster Author: – University of Alabama

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Showcasing Exemplar Public Libraries that Promote Civic Engagement for Racial Justice in the American South (Poster 2)

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

Poster Presenter: – Chicago State University

Poster Presenter: – University of Alabama

Poster Author: – University of Alabama

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

A “Yes And” Approach! How Incidental Representation Fosters Empathy, Inclusion, and Community (Poster 3)

Poster Presenter: – Educator

Poster Presenter: – NA

Poster Author: – Author

Poster Author: – Educator

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Libraries Respond – ODLOS: Services to Refugees, Immigrants, and Displaced Persons Subcommittee (Poster 4)

Poster Presenter:

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Community Archives : A Resource for Emerging LIS Professionals (Poster 5)

Poster Presenter: – Queens College, CUNY

Poster Author: – Queens College, CUNY

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Nyack and Valley Cottage Libraries Community Spotlight: BIPOC Businesses Event (Poster 6)

Poster Presenter: – Nyack Library

Poster Presenter: – Valley Cottage Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Critical Collaborations: African American Subjects and LCSH (Poster 7)

Poster Presenter: – Tennessee State University Libraries

Poster Presenter: – University of Pennsylvania

Poster Author: – University of Pennsylvania

Poster Author: – Emory University

Poster Author: – The University of Central Florida

Poster Author: – Indiana State Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Dissertations and Displays: Where Liaisons Meet Faculty Collaboration (Poster 8)

Poster Presenter: – Louisiana State University

Poster Author: – Louisiana State University

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

An Introduction to Independent Authors (Poster 9)

Poster Presenter: – Paw Prints Publishing (Baker & Taylor)

Poster Presenter: – LiteracyNation INC.

Poster Presenter:

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Empowering Readers: Creating Inclusive Programming Using Book Lists with Booktalks (Poster 10)

Poster Presenter:

Poster Presenter: – Louisiana State University

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Empowering Library Staff: Resources and Strategies for Supporting Deaf Patrons (Poster 11)

Poster Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Enhancing Student Study Spaces: Creating a New Multisensory Room in the Library (Poster 12)

Poster Presenter: – Western Carolina University - Hunter Library

Poster Author: – Western Carolina University - Hunter Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Equitable and Accessible Library Services for Persons with Visual Disability (EALS-VIP) (Poster 13)

Poster Presenter: – National Library of the Philippines

Poster Author: – National Libary of the Philippines

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Ethical Hosting: A Case Study on Representing Culturally Sensitive Images on Digital Platforms (Poster 14)

Poster Presenter: – Art Design Chicago, Terra Foundation for American Art

Poster Presenter: – New York University Libraries

Poster Author: – New York University Libraries

Poster Author: – University of Illinois Chicago

Poster Author: – Art Design Chicago, Terra Foundation for American Art

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Fines, Fees, and Equity: Implementing Change to Reduce Negative Impact on Low-Income and Underrepresented Students (Poster 15)

Poster Presenter: – Virginia Commonwealth University

Poster Author: – Virginia Commonwealth University

Poster Author: – Virginia Commonwealth University (Retired)

Poster Author: – Virginia Commonwealth University

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Understanding and Evaluating Transgender Representation in Young Adult Novels (Poster 18)

Poster Presenter: – Plainsboro Public Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Harmful Language Statements: A Document Analysis (Poster 19)

Poster Presenter: – Big Ten Academic Alliance - Center for Library Programs

Poster Author: – Big Ten Academic Alliance - Center for Library Programs

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Helping Immigrants Achieve Physical and Mental Wellness in Their New Country (Poster 20)

Poster Presenter: – Queens Public Library

Poster Author: – Queens Public Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Honoring Heritage, Building Futures: RNTLOAK's Journey and Contributions (Poster 21)

Poster Presenter: – RNTLOAK

Poster Presenter: – New Mexico State Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Public Libraries in Patrons’ Own Words: The Visualization from Multilingual Surveys (Poster 22)

Poster Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Poster Presenter: – University of Denver

Poster Author: – The New York Public Library

Poster Author: – University of Denver

Poster Author: – NYPL

Poster Author: – Brooklyn Public Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

International students’ usage and perceptions of academic library collections (Poster 23)

Poster Presenter: – University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Poster Author: – University of Michigan

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Let's Talk About QUEER! Conversations on Identity and Practice in Libraries and Archives (Poster 24)

Poster Presenter: – Princeton University

Poster Presenter: – NYU Libraries

Poster Author: – Princeton University

Poster Author: – NYU Libraries

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Libraries are for Every Body: Serving Library Patrons with Disabilities (Poster 25)

Poster Presenter: – University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability

Poster Author: – University of New Mexico Center for Development and Disability

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Libraries, Literacy, and Learning Differences (Poster 26)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Prison Mail: An ILL Model to Serve the Underserved (Poster 27)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Rainbow Family Storytime - Yes, Even in the South! (Poster 28)

Poster Author: – Memphis Public Libraries

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Serving Educators Who Teach Children with Vision Loss: Creating Inclusive Juvenile Collections in Academic Libraries (Poster 29)

Poster Presenter: – University of South Carolina Upstate

Poster Author: – University of South Carolina Upstate

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

1000 Libros: Small Libraries Serving Multilingual and Non-English-Speaking Populations (Poster 30)

Poster Presenter: – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, EMIERT, REFORMA, SALALM

Poster Author: – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, EMIERT, REFORMA, SALALM

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Spectrum Scholarship Poster (Poster 31)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Supporting the Professional Development Needs of Underrepresented Library Workers: A Professional Development Series (Poster 32)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

The ACRL Statistics EDI Trends Questions: Evolving support for diversity in academic libraries (Poster 33)

Poster Presenter: – University of Missouri Libraries

Poster Presenter: – Binghamton University (SUNY)

Poster Author: – Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Embracing Diversity: The Vital Role of Inclusive Collections in Academic Libraries (Poster 34)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Water Fun For Everyone: Building Community Partnerships to Offer Swimming and Water Safety Programs (Poster 35)

Poster Presenter: – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Poster Author: – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Welcoming Week: connecting the community (Poster 36)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Automatic Correction of OCR for Historic Newspapers Using Large Language Models (LLMs) (Poster 38)

Poster Presenter: – Paperboy Digital Consulting

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Practice the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through real-world puzzle challenges at CYUT Library. (Poster 39)

Poster Presenter: – Chaoyang University of Technology

Poster Author: – Chaoyang University of Technology

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Sustainable Reading Zone: Decoding the SDGs at CYUT Library. (Poster 40)

Poster Presenter: – Chaoyang University of Technology

Poster Author: – Chaoyang University of Technology

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Unrequited Love? Sustainable Support of Open Textbooks: Exploring Stakeholders’ Perceptions, Adoption, Creation, and Relationship Chains (Poster 42)

Poster Presenter: – Graduate Institute of Library and Information Science, National Chung Hsing University

Poster Author: – Graduate Institute of Library and Information Science, National Chung Hsing University

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Bridging the Gap:Exploring Effective Library Outreach Strategies for Underserved Populations. (Poster 43)

Poster Presenter: – Arts,Commerce and Science college,Malegaon city,Malegaon,Dist.Nashik

Poster Presenter: – Delta State College of Education Mosogar Nigeria

Poster Author: – Arts,Commerce and Science college,Malegaon city,Malegaon,Dist.Nashik

Poster Author: – Delta State College of Education Mosogar Nigeria

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

E-Learning Platforms as Catalysts for Professional Development: Transforming Continuing Education for Librarians in Developing Countries (Poster 44)

Poster Author: – Petroleum Training Institute Effurn, Warri. Delta State, Nigeria

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Enhancing Access to Arabic Resources: Building Authority Control at Qatar National Library (Poster 45)

Poster Author: – Qatar National Library

Poster Presenter:

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

From Challenges to Opportunities: The Journey of the 'Libraries Without Borders' Project (Poster 46)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

From Scratch to FOLIO: Building Our Library's New Foundation (Poster 47)

Poster Presenter: – German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

From Workshop to Partnership: Building Sustainable International Collaboration (Poster 48)

Poster Presenter: – University of Southern California

Poster Presenter: – Can Tho University, Vietnam

Poster Author: – University of Southern California

Poster Author: – Can Tho University, Vietnam

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Improving adult digital literacy through innovative gamified blended learning-project Digiblend (Poster 49)

Poster Presenter: – Belgrade City Library

Poster Author: – Belgrade City Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Inclusive Transformation: Lyrasis and Springer Nature Scale Open Access for Diverse Institutions (Poster 50)

Poster Presenter: – Springer Nature

Poster Presenter: – Lyrasis

Poster Author: – Springer Nature

Poster Author: – Lyrasis

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Fostering a World of Reading Equality: Promoting Inclusion and Love through the Principles of the National Language Development Act (Poster 51)

Poster Presenter: – National Taiwan Library

Poster Author: – National Taiwan Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

International partnerships and collaborations: The Mortenson Center for International Library Programs Approach (Poster 52)

Poster Presenter: – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library

Poster Presenter: – University of Illinois- Urbana Champaign

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Keeping Up with AI - Continuing Education for Serbian Librarians- (Poster 53)

Poster Presenter: – Department for International Cooperation

Poster Author: – Department for International Cooperation

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Libraries as Sustainability Leaders: The University of Maryland's Innovative Graduate Assistantship Approach (Poster 54)

Poster Presenter: – University of Maryland Libraries

Poster Author: – University of Maryland Libraries

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Leveraging NCL’s ETD Repository: Introducing WriteAid Similarity Scanner (Poster 55)

Poster Author: – National Taiwan Normal University

Poster Author: – National Central Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

So Many Bridges to Understanding: Global Literature Connections with USBBY (Poster 56)

Poster Presenter: – Greenwich Country Day School

Poster Presenter: – Jacksonville State University

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

The English Short Title Catalogue: the international authoritative union catalogue of early English printing (Poster 57)

Poster Presenter: – British Library

Poster Author: – British Library

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

The Librarian Abroad: Assisting in Global Education Programs (Poster 58)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Virtual Library as the Gateway to Knowledge: Empowering minds and transforming futures in developing countries (Poster 59)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

The Benefits of The UWI Mona Library Job Restructuring Programme (Poster 60)

Poster Presenter: – University of the West Indies, Mona

Poster Presenter: – The University of the West Indies, Mona

Poster Author:

Poster Author: – The University of the West Indies, Mona

Poster Author: – University of the West Indies, Mona

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

ALA Awards and President Program

3:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

ALA Awards Presentation & President’s Program featuring Brené Brown

Speaker:

Sponsored By

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

The Laugh's On Us sponsored by Data Axle Reference Solutions (ticketed event)

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Film & Media Round Table Gala (ticketed event)

Moderator: – FMRT; Librarian for the Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University Libraries

Moderator: – Alfred E. Neumann Library/University of Houston Clear Lake

Presenter: – FMRT Executive Board

Presenter: – University of Pennsylvania

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

ALA Trivia Championship (ticketed event)

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

Core 5 Year Anniversary Gala (ticketed event)

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

Newbery-Caldecott-Legacy Awards Banquet (ticketed event)

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

A+ Outreach: Successfully Combat Learning Loss

Moderator: – Pioneer Library System

Presenter: – Pioneer Library System

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Ban Those Boring Book Reports: 21 Ways to Engage and Inspire Your Students

Presenter: – Syosset High School

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Beyond the Ledger: Exploring Corporate Archives & Business Histories

Presenter: – Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies

Presenter: – Baker Library, Harvard Business School

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Building Platforms to Collect, Preserve, and Provide Access to Digital Games

Presenter: – University of North Carolina Greensboro

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Creating Accessible and User-friendly Black Genealogical Tools

Presenter: – Solano County Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Dark Reads, Bright Minds: Empowering Youth Through YA Horror Fiction

Presenter: – Harry N. Abrams

Presenter: – Sourcebooks Fire, William Morrow

Presenter: – CamCat Books

Presenter: – Clown in a Cornfield, Influencer

Presenter: – Random House Delacorte

Books and Authors

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Enhancing student success through assessment tools: an interactive session

Presenter: – LIRT

Presenter: – University of Illinnois Chicago

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

It’s a Process!: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Certified Public Library

Moderator: – San Antonio Public Library

Presenter: – San Antonio Public Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Judged by the Covers: Meet the Challenge – Organize, Advocate, and Overcome

Presenter: – Rogers Memorial Library

Presenter: – Suffolk Cooperative Library System

Presenter: – Port Jefferson Free Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Libraries Transforming Communities: Enhancing Accessibility for People with Disabilities in Small and Rural Libraries

Moderator: – ALA

Presenter: – Cherokee Public Library

Presenter: – Ashby Free Public Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Library and Library Education Innovations in the Philippines: A Showcase of Best Practices

Moderator: – University of Central Florida

Presenter: – University of the Philippines

Presenter: – University of the Philippines School of Library and Information Studies Library

Presenter: – University of the Philippines

Presenter: – California State University Fullerton/Fulbright Scholar to the Philippines

Presenter: – Quezon City Public Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

LRRT Chair's Program

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Organizing In/Beyond ALA: Lessons from the First Year of the Elder Justice Task Force

Presenter: – Louisiana State University - School of Information Studies

Presenter: – UNC Chapel Hill - School of Information and Library Science

Presenter:

Presenter: – Arapahoe Libraries

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Resilience in the Stacks: How Librarians Respond to and Document Climate Change and Environmental Disasters

Moderator: – Temple University

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter: – Madlyn L. Hanes Library, Penn State Harrisburg, The Pennsylvania State University Libraries

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Retired Librarians as Changemakers: Working Together on Advocacy

Moderator: – United for Libraries

Presenter: – Students Need Libraries in HISD

Presenter: – iSchool, Syracuse University

Outreach and Engagement

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Top Tech Trends

Moderator: – Hesburgh Libraries at the University of Notre Dame

Presenter: – Kalamazoo Public Library

Presenter: – San Juan College

Presenter: – Evolve Project

Presenter: – Library Technology Guides

Infrastructure

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Work It Out @ Your Library! A Computational Thinking Program for Families with Young Children

Presenter: – Conneaut Public Library

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT

Library Marketplace Open

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Audiobook Spotlight: Bringing Anthologies to Audio with Terry J. Benton Walker

Stage Contact: – Macmillan Audio

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Humor and Graphic Novels: The Perfect Pairing for Reluctant Readers

Stage Contact: – Andrews McMeel Publishing

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Mindfulness and Emotional Development: Sarah Dennehy, Md - Mindful with Me, Eleanor Brindle - The First Days, Laura Adtkins - Bringing the Beach Home

Stage Contact: – The Collective Book Studio

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

"How the World Might Be": Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the Endless Possibilities of Genre Fiction

Stage Contact: – Ingram Publisher Services / Ingram Content Group

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Banned Books Panel

Stage Contact: – Candlewick Press

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Black Creators Series - Amplifying Black Voices: A Live Podcast Experience

Stage Contact: – Candlewick Press

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Lorna Gross/Jennifer Newens: Tablescape and Drink Demos - Entertaining by Design/Monday Night Mocktails/Wednesday Night Wine Down

Stage Contact: – The Collective Book Studio

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Traci Hunter Abramson - When Fiction Mirrors Reality: Bringing Characters to Life

Stage Contact: – Shadow Mountain Publishing

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Unshelving the Mysteries of Tabletop Roleplaying Games with Kobold Press

Stage Contact: – Kobold Press

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

All the Feels: Leading with Emotional Intelligence

Presenter: – New York Library Association

Careers, Leadership, and Management

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Bridging the Data Gap: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Data for Holistic Library Reporting

Presenter: – Counting Opinions

Careers, Leadership, and Management

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Disaster Response and Sustainability: how libraries are using Federal funds to support communities

Presenter: – Florida State University

Presenter: – Mid-Hudson Library System

Presenter: – Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Programs and Services

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Equity in Action: Academic Libraries' Roadmap to Closing Opportunity Gaps and Fostering Student Success

Presenter: – West Chester University

Presenter:

Programs and Services

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Food for Thought: A Model for Food Justice in Public Libraries

Presenter: – Central Arkansas Library System

Presenter: – Be Mighty Little Rock with the Central Arkansas Library System (CALS)

Outreach and Engagement

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

GNCRT and REFORMA’s Core List: The Best Latinx Graphic Novels and Using Them for Programs

Presenter: – Broward County Library

Presenter: – Howard University

Presenter: – University of North Carolina Wilmington

Books and Authors

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Inclusive history: creating a sustainable platform for community newspapers

Presenter: – Whirl-i-Gig

Presenter: – Grand Rapids Public Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Innovative Library Capital Funding and Revenue

Presenter: – Salt Lake City Public Library

Presenter: – MSR Design

Presenter: – Putting Assets to Work

Presenter: – Pathway Group

Careers, Leadership, and Management

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Main Stage Speaker: Joe Hill

Speaker:

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Kickstart Summer Reading with a Festival!

Presenter: – Fairfax Library Foundation

Outreach and Engagement

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Library Advocacy: Leveraging the United Nations SDGs to benefit local libraries

Presenter: – SustainRT

Presenter: – ARL

Presenter: – University of Pittsburgh

Moderator: – Consultant

Presenter:

Programs and Services

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Library Freedom Project: Practical Privacy Advocacy for All

Presenter: – Library Freedom Project

Teaching and Learning

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Preserving Intangible Cultural Heritage: The Role of Libraries, Educational, Cultural Institutions in Archiving Living Traditions

Presenter: – University of Pittsburgh

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

School Libraries that Speak: Empowering ENL Students

Moderator: – NYC Department of Education

Presenter: – NYC Public Schools

Presenter: – NYC Department of Education

Teaching and Learning

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Staying CALM in Change: Effective Management for Academic Libraries

Presenter: – Goldey-Beacom College

Careers, Leadership, and Management

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Techniques from Wall Street for Competitive Intelligence Research

Presenter: – Baruch College, City University of New York

Programs and Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

YALSA Presidents Program

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

A Touch of Romance Pop Top Stage Panel

Stage Contact: – Sourcebooks

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Genre Mashups: From Sapphic Eco-romantasy to Historical Horror, Blending Genres for Compelling Stories

Stage Contact: – Kensington Publishing/Blue Ridge Library (Botetourt County Library)

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Moving the Mystery Up

Stage Contact: – HarperCollins

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Then What? Stories of What We Did After the Diversity Audit

Stage Contact: – Ingram Library Services

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Unscrolled: From Screen to Page

Stage Contact: – Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

¡En Español, Por Favor!: Building Your Spanish Language Collection

Stage Contact: – Ingram Publisher Services / Ingram Content Group

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Difference Engine: Felicia Lowe in conversation with Shreya Davis

Stage Contact: – Difference Engine

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

New York Times Bestselling Author Pam Jenoff Presents Her Latest Historical Novel, LAST TWILIGHT in PARIS

Stage Contact: – Harlequin

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Approaches to Collecting Community and Local Histories: A South Asian American Case Study

Moderator: – Emory University

Presenter: – Emory University Libraries

Presenter: – New York University Libraries

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Beyond the hype: how 2 urban libraries are approaching AI

Presenter: – Columbus Metropolitan Library

Presenter: – Edmonton Public Library

Infrastructure

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Build Your Brand, Build Your Community

Presenter: – Pioneer Library System

Infrastructure

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Building a School Culture of Intellectual Freedom

Presenter: – iSchool, Syracuse University

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Continued Conversations: Libraries, Publishers, and the Future of Ebook Licensing

Moderator: – Lyrasis

Presenter: – Teacher Created Materials

Presenter: – New Jersey State Library

Presenter: – Blackstone Publishing

Presenter: – Georgia Public Library Service

Presenter: – Book Bridge

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Graphic Medicine: Meeting Health Education Needs with Our Most Popular Medium

Moderator: – Countway Library, Harvard Medical School

Presenter: – Academy of the Sacred Heart

Presenter: – Vanderbilt University

Presenter: – Wissahickon School District

Presenter: – Street Noise Books

Teaching and Learning

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

How Does Students’ Cultural Capital Impact Their Information Literacy Skills? What the Data Tells Us

Presenter: – Penn State Abington

Presenter: – Penn State University Libraries

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Improving Accessibility @ Community Events

Presenter: – Knutson Memorial Library

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Libraries in action: Some practical Approaches to Support the Research Lifecycle with Artificial Intelligence

Presenter: – IE University

Presenter: – Texas A&M University

Presenter: – Virginia Tech

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Lights, Camera, Community: Empowering Voices Through Video Storytelling

Moderator: – University of Washington

Presenter: – Smithville Public Library

Presenter: – University of Washington & Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Presenter: – University of Washington

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Main Stage Speaker: Grace Lin

Speaker:

Sponsored By

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Navigating Difficult Situations in Public Libraries: Trauma-Informed Strategies for De-Escalation

Presenter: – Eastern Michigan University

Books and Authors

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Onboarding for Equity and Inclusion in Libraries

Presenter: – George Washington University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Reading Nation Waterfall: Building Book Ecosystems and Improving Access to Libraries in Native American Communities

Moderator: – School of Information, San Jose State University

Presenter: – School of Information, San Jose State University

Presenter: – Cal Poly Humboldt

Presenter: – Menlo Park Library

Presenter:

Presenter: – San Jose State University

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Safe-Scary: How Middle Grade Horror Provides Kids with a Safe Environment to Face Their Fears

Moderator: – Scholastic / Anne Arundel Community College

Presenter: – Aladdin Books

Presenter: – Scholastic / Anne Arundel Community College

Presenter: – Greenwillow Books / HarperCollins

Presenter: – Delacorte Press/Random House Children's Books

Presenter: – Aladdin / Simon & Schuster

Books and Authors

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

T.E.C.H. for Reentry: Digital Literacy and Public Library Programming for Formerly Incarcerated Community Members

Moderator: – San Francisco Public Library

Presenter: – American Library Association

Presenter: – Los Angeles Public Library

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Wheels Up: Going Global with your Library teens!

Moderator: – Nederland Community Library District

Presenter: – Nederland Community Library District

Presenter: – ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland

Presenter: – ZB Bibliotheek

Presenter: – Nederland Communtiy Library District

Presenter: – ZB Bibliotheek van Zeeland

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

ALSC President's Program: The Current Landscape of AI and its Effects on Children

Moderator: – The Berkeley Carroll School

Speaker:

Speaker: – Northeastern University

Speaker:

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Gala Author Tea (ticketed event)

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Bridging Justice: Legal Information Support for the Incarcerated

Presenter: – Thurgood Industries

Presenter: – Ithaka S+R

Presenter: – San Francisco Law Library

Outreach and Engagement

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Empowering Libraries, Connecting Communities: Unleashing the Potential of Federal Internet for All Funds

Moderator: – ALA-PPA

Presenter: – ALA Public Policy & Advocacy

Presenter: – New Mexico State Library

Presenter: – Delaware Libraries

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Fraud: How to stop the scourge in your library

Presenter: – Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Presenter: – Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library

Presenter:

Moderator: – Penn State University Libraries (Harrisburg)

Outreach and Engagement

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Freedom Walk - Celebrating Our Students' Freedom to Read

Presenter: – Northside ISD

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

It’s Not Bragging! (if it’s true): Interviewing tips to help you and your staff

Presenter: – Johnson County Library, KS

Presenter: – Johnson County Library

Presenter: – Johnson County Library Kansas

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

LikeSNU from students to researchers: Story about developing ai-based research trend analysis, contents curation system

Moderator: – Seoul National University

Presenter: – Seoul National University

Infrastructure

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Making space for underrepresented library workers: listening, learning, and supporting the workforce through statewide initiatives

Presenter: – Minnesota State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education

Presenter: – Minnesota Library Association

Presenter: – Minnesota State Library Services

Presenter: – Dakota County Library - Inver Glen

Presenter: – Kitchigami Regional Library System

Presenter: – Dakota County Library

Presenter:

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Manga, Manhwa, and More: Navigating the Latest Trends in Graphic Novels for Teens

Presenter: – Free Library of Philadelphia

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Navigating the Transition: Retirement and Succession Planning from Diverse Perspectives in Libraries

Presenter: – Northwestern University

Presenter: – American University Library

Presenter: – Whitman College

Presenter: – Temple University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Next-Gen Reference: Exploring AI Capabilities in Business Databases

Presenter: – Baruch College, City University of New York

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Poetry Stacked: Building 21st Century Programming in the Library

Moderator: – University of Cincinnati Libraries

Presenter: – University of Cincinnati Libraries

Presenter: – University of Cincinnati

Presenter: – University of Cincinnati Libraries

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Reparative Metadata Assessment with MaRMAT: A New Tool for Identifying Harmful and Outdated Language

Moderator: – J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah

Presenter: – J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Sensory-Sensitive Spaces, Varied Texts, and Supportive Staff: Welcoming Neurodivergent Patrons into our Libraries

Presenter: – Denver Academy

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Successful Implementation Requires Teamwork: Getting Staff to Work Together

Presenter: – The Good Teammate Factory

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Working Together: Collaborative Response to Support Immigrant Communities

Presenter: – The New York Public Library

Presenter: – New York Public Library

Outreach and Engagement

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Closing General Session featuring Geena Davis

Speaker:

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6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

ALA Inaugural Celebration (ticketed event)