Full Schedule

7:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT

OCLC AI Demo Room

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Conference Suite 2

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

7:30 AM – 6:30 PM EDT

Committee on Accreditation Meeting II

Location: Sofitel, Versailles

8:00 AM – 8:10 AM EDT

Red Fire, Blue River

Location: Now Showing @ ALA Film Program (Room 102A)

8:00 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

REFORMA All Committees Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 06

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

ALA Parent/Baby Room

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 302

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

Community of Care

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 104 A B

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT

OCLC Meeting Room 1

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Conference Suite 3

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT

OCLC Meeting Room 2

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 01

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

8:00 AM – 8:00 PM EDT

OCLC Meeting Room 3

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 301

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

8:10 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Razing Liberty Square

Location: Now Showing @ ALA Film Program (Room 102A)

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM EDT

ALA Council Orientation

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Ballroom B

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

BCALA President's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 112 A B

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Coffee with Core - Core 101 & Volunteer Fair

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon H

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Committee on Library Advocacy and Ecosystem Subcommittee Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 116

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Community and Junior College Libraries Section Networking and Program Event (ACRL CJCLS)

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 03

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Consortium Change Management Lessons from Evergreen ILS Consortia

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty C

Billing Contact: – Pennsylvania Integrated Library System

Catering Contact: – Pennsylvania Integrated Library System

Moderator: – Equinox Open Library Initiative

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Educational & Behavioral Sciences Section Membership Forum: Hot Topics in Education and Behavioral Sciences Librarianship (ACRL EBSS)

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 303

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

HarperCollins Adult Fall/Winter Preview

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Terrace II Ballroom

Billing Contact: – HarperCollins Publishers

Catering Contact: – HarperCollins Publishers

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

IRC/IRRT All Subcommittee Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon F

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

LIRT Steering Committee

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 302

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

PLA Past Presidents Breakfast

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 310

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Shared Collections Interest Group Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

STARS-All Member Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 04

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Independent Schools Section Meeting

Location: Sheraton, Liberty Ballroom A

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

AILA Chair's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123

Moderator: – Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)

Speaker:

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Books Unbanned Breakfast

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 202 A B

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Bookstagrammers are People Too: Boosting Library Engagement with Influencer Marketing

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114 (Nutter Theater)

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 A B

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109

Presenter: – UConn Library Stamford

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Facilitating OER Authorship with AI: A Community-Driven Approach

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 A B

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A B

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

Friends/Foundations/Trustees/Boards Discussion Groups

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 203 A

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 A B

Presenter: – Florida State University

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

Presenter: – Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Presenter:

Presenter: – Florida State University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 B C

Presenter: – University of New Hampshire

Teaching and Learning

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Library Services to Persons with Print Disabilities Interest Group Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 02

Presenter: – LSPPD Interest Group

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 B C

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

Love Stories: An Author Panel

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 A

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A B

Presenter: – Delaware State University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Rainbow Round Table 101

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 A

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107

Presenter: – Indiana University Southeast

Presenter: – Texas State University

Programs and Services

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

The Mothman Properties: exploring linked data at West Virginia University

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105

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 – 11:00 AM EDT

2025 Odyssey Awards

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Ballroom A

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Committee on Cataloging: Description and Access (CC:DA) Meeting I

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 A

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Mentoring-on-the-Fly I

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Back of Exhibit Hall E

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Banned Books From the Big Chair

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Grand Hall

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Career Coaching I

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Back of Exhibit Hall E

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Library Marketplace Open

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Photography Services I

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Back of Exhibit Hall E

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Resume Reviews I

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Back of Exhibit Hall E

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

Candlewick, Holiday House, and Peachtree Book Buzz

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

9:30 AM – 9:45 AM EDT

Patricia Miller- Mystery Writer: Murder on Blood Red Island

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM EDT

ALA-APA Council

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Ballroom B

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

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

Location: Tech Talk Stage (Booth 248)

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

Location: A Real Page-Turner Stage (Booth 2435)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Exploring Neurodiversity Through Science, Poetry, and Bookmaking

Location: Diversity in Publishing Stage (Booth 2411)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

Life on the Ranch: Stories to Inspire Young Readers

Location: Chapter One Stage (Booth 112)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

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

Location: PopTop Stage (Booth 2453)

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM EDT

We Control Our Own Fate: Great Expectations in Graphic Novels

Location: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage (Booth 2062)

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

CDW: The Engaged Job Search: Finding the Right Job for You

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Back of Exhibit Hall E

Presenter: – Manhattan University

Presenter: – Michigan State University

9:30 AM – 10:30 AM EDT

Young Adult Library Services Association 101

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 204 A

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM EDT

Linda Hickam: The Tale of Little Bit

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT

Accessibility Assembly Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 106 B

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

ALA Council I

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Ballroom B

10:10 AM – 10:40 AM EDT

Expanding Your Manga Selection with VIZ Media

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Booklist Graphic Novel Panel, Part I

Location: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage (Booth 2062)

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

Location: Tech Talk Stage (Booth 248)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Horror in Comics and Graphic Novels

Location: PopTop Stage (Booth 2453)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Indigenous Writing and Resistance: Storytelling in a Time of Censorship

Location: Diversity in Publishing Stage (Booth 2411)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Magic, Mystery, and Suspense for Kids

Location: A Real Page-Turner Stage (Booth 2435)

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

New Voices in Young Adult

Location: Chapter One Stage (Booth 112)

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

All Community Meeting of the Office for Diversity, Literacy and Outreach Services (ODLOS)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124

Presenter: – ODLOS, American Library Association

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Authorfest: Why Librarians Should Support Independent Authors

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 08

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Consortium Management Interest Group Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 202 A B

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Empowering & Innovating Games-based Library Services: National Best Practices for Gaming Collections & Programming

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 09

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Ethical AI Use in Public Libraries: Idea Exchange Discussion Groups

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 03

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Getting Started with Library Advocacy

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

How to use your ALA Membership to Connect, Discover and Engage

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117

Presenter: – American Library Association

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 112 A B

Speaker:

Speaker: – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Main Stage Speaker: George Takei

Speaker:

Sponsored By

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Marketing & Social Media Committee Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 106 A

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

North American RDA Committee (NARDAC) Forum

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty C

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

PLA EDISJ Committee - Listening Session

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 06

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Saddle Stitched, Edition of 500”: Indie Comics Micropresses in Libraries

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 11

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

STARS Access to Resources Discussion Group

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 A

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Sustainability Round Table Membership Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 04

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Unlocking open access for user discovery

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 07

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Virtual Reference Voices-Reference Roundup

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 125

Presenter: – Hesburgh Library, University of Notre Dame

Presenter: – San Juan College

Moderator: – Prince George's County Memorial Library System

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Review Committee

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Independence I & II

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

AASL President's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 C

Moderator: – University of New Mexico

Presenter: – CITRIS Policy Lab

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

From Music Box Films, Hoopla and Midwest Tape: The Trouble with Jessica

Location: Now Showing @ ALA Film Program (Room 102A)

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

RMRT Rosenbach Library Tour (ticketed event)

Location: Off Site, Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancey PL

10:50 AM – 11:20 AM EDT

Macmillan Publishers Adult + YA Book Buzz

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114 (Nutter Theater)

Moderator: – Missouri University of Science & Technology

Presenter: – Kenosha Public Library

Presenter: – Pennsylvania State University Libraries

Presenter: – Simmons University

Presenter: – Goldey-Beacom College

Programs and Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Beyond the Books: Virtual Reality in Academic Libraries

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A B

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!

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 A B

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108

Presenter: – StoryCorps

Outreach and Engagement

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Cardholder Signup Policies: Access in Practice

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 B C

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

Competencies and Education for a Career in Cataloging Interest Group Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon E

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 B C

Moderator: – School of Information Studies, Dominican University

Presenter: – iSchool, University of Missouri

Presenter: – School of Information Studies, Dominican University

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Evolving Staff Roles, Policies and Practices: Results from PLA's 2024 Annual Survey

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

Fostering Growth: Building Strong Mentor-Mentee Relationships in Libraries

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A B

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B C

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

Imagineering Interest Group: Finding Your People: The Power of Chosen Family in Genre Literature

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon G

Moderator: – Core

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 A

Infrastructure

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 A B

Moderator: – Virginia Beach 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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 119 A B

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109

Presenter: – New Jersey State Library

Presenter: – NJ State Library

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT

YALSA Membership Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 C

11:30 AM – 12:15 PM EDT

Lee & Low Books 2024 Book Buzz with Special Guest GUADALUPE GARCÍA MCCALL

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

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

Location: Diversity in Publishing Stage (Booth 2411)

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

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

Location: PopTop Stage (Booth 2453)

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Magnificent Middle Grade!

Location: A Real Page-Turner Stage (Booth 2435)

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

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

Location: Chapter One Stage (Booth 112)

11:30 AM – 12:20 PM EDT

Restoring ILS Accuracy with RFID

Location: Tech Talk Stage (Booth 248)

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

Location: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage (Booth 2062)

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM EDT

Dr. Charles Camarda: Mission out of Control

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT

PR Xchange Event

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

Past Presidents' Luncheon (AASL)

Location: Off Site, Off Site

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Past Presidents' Luncheon (AASL)

Location: Off Site, Off Site

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Spectrum Leadership Institute: Closing Ceremony and Graduation

Location: LeMeridien, Trumbauer Ballroom

12:25 PM – 12:55 PM EDT

Penguin Young Readers Book Buzz Featuing Chanel Miller!

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

12:30 PM – 12:45 PM EDT

Reading in the Middle Podcast - Interviewing Authors Who Write for Middle Grade Audiences

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

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

Location: A Real Page-Turner Stage (Booth 2435)

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Introducing Caitlin Rozakis

Location: Chapter One Stage (Booth 112)

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Solving Mysteries: On and Off Page  Pop Top Stage Panel

Location: PopTop Stage (Booth 2453)

12:30 PM – 1:20 PM EDT

Spotlight on Avery Hill Publishing

Location: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage (Booth 2062)

12:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

ALA Leadership Development Luncheon

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 03

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM EDT

Rick Robinson: 1968: A Primer for Understanding Baby Boomers

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 A B

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

ALA Membership Committee Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 310

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

All are invited to Join in this powerful discussion of the Handbook for Black Librarianship 3rd Edition

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty C

Billing Contact: – BCALA

Catering Contact: – BCALA

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A B

Presenter: – Emporia State University

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Association For Library Service to Children (ALSC) 101

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon G

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Autism-Ready Libraries: Designing Inclusive Early Literacy Programs

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 119 A B

Presenter: – University of Washington Information School

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Black Men in Libraries: Testimonies, Trials, and Triumphs

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 B C

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

Booklist presents: The State of RA Today

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124

Moderator: – Booklist

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 B C

Presenter: – Jefferson Parish Public Libraries

Programs and Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Chapter Relations Committee I

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 A

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Committee on Education (COE)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 116

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Committee on the Status of Women in Librarianship

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 106 A

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

CSKBART Chair's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 112 A B

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

European Studies Section College and Medium-Sized Libraries Discussion Group (ACRL ESS)

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 303

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114 (Nutter Theater)

Moderator: – Library Technology Guides

Presenter: – Library Technology Guides

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

FMRT Chair's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 C

Presenter: – Atla

Presenter: – Intersections

Presenter: – Oklahoma State University

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) Privacy Subcommittee Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 110 A

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Library Services to the Justice Involved (LSJI) Annual Business Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 05

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

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

MAGIRT Chair's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Metadata Interest Group Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Navigating Information Literacy in the Age of AI

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon E

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Notable Books Council Meetup

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 308

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Notary and Passport Services at Your Library

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 B C

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

PLA EDISJ Committee Listening Session

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 06

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 B C

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

PR Xchange Awards Ceremony

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 A

Presenter: – Library of Michigan

Careers, Leadership, and Management

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

Publisher/Vendor/Library Relations Interest Group Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 106 B

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 A B

Presenter: – California State Library

Presenter: – Sutro Library

Outreach and Engagement

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

RUSA History Section Discussion Group

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 04

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A B

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 – 2:00 PM EDT

Strategic Priorities for the Committee on Literacy

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 A

Presenter: – ODLOS, American Library Association

Presenter: – Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

USBBY Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Continuing Resources Update Forum

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon H

Moderator: – Brigham Young University

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EDT

PCC, Program for Cooperative Cataloging Office Hours: Bring Your Questions to PCC

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 C

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

GNCRT Magical Comics Tea (ticketed event)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 202 A B

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Board of Directors Meeting I (ACRL)

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Independence I & II

1:05 PM – 1:35 PM EDT

Skybound’s Graphic Novel Book Buzz – Transformers, the Walking Dead, Universal Monsters, and More!

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

1:10 PM – 3:00 PM EDT

Every Little Thing

Location: Now Showing @ ALA Film Program (Room 102A)

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM EDT

Nancy A. Hughes: The Point of the Bodkin

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

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

Location: PopTop Stage (Booth 2453)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

Booklist Graphic Novel Panel, Part II

Location: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage (Booth 2062)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

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

Location: Tech Talk Stage (Booth 248)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

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

Location: Chapter One Stage (Booth 112)

1:30 PM – 2:20 PM EDT

WRITERS TO WATCH LIVE!

Location: A Real Page-Turner Stage (Booth 2435)

1:45 PM – 2:30 PM EDT

Schiffer Publishing New Title Presentation

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

BRASS Discussion Group

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon F

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Independent School Section Business Meeting and Discussion (AASL_ISS)

Location: Sheraton, Liberty Ballroom A

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Supervisors Section Business Meeting and Discussion

Location: Sheraton, Liberty Ballroom B

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Chapter Assembly (AASL)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 125

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

BANNED TOGETHER: Defending Diverse Stories in a Time of Censorship

Location: A Real Page-Turner Stage (Booth 2435)

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Cold Trails: Investigating Cold Cases in Fiction & Nonfiction

Location: PopTop Stage (Booth 2453)

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Doctor Who Comics!

Location: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage (Booth 2062)

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Library Panel: Modern Self-Service Technology for True Access

Location: Tech Talk Stage (Booth 248)

2:30 PM – 3:20 PM EDT

Why We Need More Books Set in Middle America

Location: Chapter One Stage (Booth 112)

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

AI Ethics and the Library

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 B C

Presenter: – Wicomico Public Library

Outreach and Engagement

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Broadening Textuality: Using Media Literacy Frameworks with Picture Books

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 119 A B

Presenter: – Bowling Green State University

Teaching and Learning

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Discussion of Censorship is a Drag: LGBTQ Materials and Programming Under Siege in Libraries

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117

Presenter:

Presenter: – Queens (N.Y.) College Graduate School of Library and Information Studies

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Elevate your library skills with a preview of LiFT courses

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 05

Billing Contact: – OCLC

Catering Contact: – OCLC

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

EMIERT Chair's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Enhancing Library Services for Deaf Individuals: Best Practices and Resources

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105

Presenter: – Gallaudet University

Presenter: – Clerc Center

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Enhancing Literacy Support Through Library-Based Adult and Family Literacy Support Centers

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 04

Presenter: – ODLOS, American Library Association

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

European Studies Section Membership Committee Meeting (ACRL ESS)

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 06

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A B

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

Follow the Leader: GameRT and How We Learned to be Professionals through Play

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 09

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

GODORT Chair's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 A B

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 A B

Presenter: – New York Public Library

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

International Council of Library Association Executives (ICLAE)

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 303

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 B C

Presenter: – George Mason University

Careers, Leadership, and Management

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A B

Presenter: – Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Presenter: – Kutztown University

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Nonfiction You Can't Put Down: An Author Panel

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

ODLOS Services to Refugees, Immigrants, and Displaced Persons Subcommittee

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 304

Presenter: – SRIDP Subcommittee

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Outreach Services: The Gateway to Equitable Access

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 112 A B

Presenter: – Association of Bookmobile & Outreach Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

REFORMA President's Program

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 A

Moderator: – Michigan State University Libraries

Presenter: – Michigan State University Libraries

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

RMRT Membership Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 A

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Safe Spaces in Scary Books

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107

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

STARS- ILL Discussion Group Annual Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 07

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

The NISO Collaborative Collections Lifecycle Project (CCLP)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 C

Billing Contact: – NISO

Catering Contact: – NISO

Speaker: – NISO

Moderator: – NISO

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Wonder Media: Media & News Literacy for Tweens & Teens

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 B C

Moderator: – Library of Michigan

Presenter: – Western Michigan University

Presenter: – Library of Michigan

Presenter: – Maryland State Library Agency

Programs and Services

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EDT

Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) 301

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 A B

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT

Core Awards & President's Program Featuring Gwen Westerman

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 114 (Nutter Theater)

2:30 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

Educators of School Librarians Business Meeting and Discussion (AASL_ESLS)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 A

2:30 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

Board of Directors (ALSC)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 203 A

2:40 PM – 3:10 PM EDT

Book Buzz with Bloomsbury, Disney Books, HarperCollins Children's Books, and Macmillan

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT

ABRAMS Fall 2025 Preview

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 C

Billing Contact: – ABRAMS

Catering Contact: – ABRAMS

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

San Jose State University - School of Information Networking Reception

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 12 & 13

Billing Contact: – San Jose State University - School of Information

Catering Contact: – San Jose State University - School of Information

3:20 PM – 3:50 PM EDT

Adult Graphic Novels with Abrams ComicArts, Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, New York Review of Comics

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM EDT

Indigenous Voices in Kid Lit

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

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

Location: A Real Page-Turner Stage (Booth 2435)

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Celebrating the 2025 Caldecott Honorees

Location: Diversity in Publishing Stage (Booth 2411)

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

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

Location: Tech Talk Stage (Booth 248)

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

Hard Case Crime Gets Graphic!

Location: Graphic Novel/Gaming Stage (Booth 2062)

3:30 PM – 4:20 PM EDT

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

Location: PopTop Stage (Booth 2453)

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

Location: Chapter One Stage (Booth 112)

3:30 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

My Sextortion Diary

Location: Now Showing @ ALA Film Program (Room 102A)

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM EDT

Spotlight on Debut Author-Illustrator Larry Daley

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM EDT

Manga Power Hour with Yen Press and Kodansha

Location: Book Buzz (Booth 138)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Adapting Library Services for Patrons with Significant Disabilities

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 108

Presenter: – Metrolina Library Association

Teaching and Learning

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

ALA/AIA Building Awards Ceremony Planning Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 303

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

ALA-APA Certification Program Committee

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 106 A

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

ALA's 150th Anniversary

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 124

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Best Digital Tools (AASL)

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 A

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

BRASS New Business Librarians Group

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 A

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Changing The Status Quo: Picture Books That Differentiate

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 109

Presenter: – MacMillan

Presenter: – Simon & Schuster

Presenter: – Levine Querido

Presenter: – Rebecca Dykes Writers

Books and Authors

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Committee on Diversity Business Meeting

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 116

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 120 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 103 B C

Presenter: – Calgary Public Library - Central Library

Presenter: – Calgary Public Library

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Educational & Behavioral Sciences Section Education Librarians Discussion (ACRL EBSS)

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 302

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Empowering Teens Through Internships.

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 119 A B

Presenter: – Brooklyn Public Library

Presenter:

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Building a Welcoming Initiative at Your Library

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 126 A B

Presenter: – Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

From Parchment to Pixels: Digital Preservation for the Future.

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 111 A B

Moderator: – Former Librarian

Presenter: – Former Librarian

Collections, Access, and Technical Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

History Section All-Section Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 03

Presenter: – Indiana University

Presenter: – University of North Carolina Charlotte

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Intellectual Property for Librarians

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 107

Presenter: – The Ohio State University Libraries

Programs and Services

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 104 A B

Presenter: – Burlington County Library System

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Learning Round Table Membership Social

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 201 C

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Collaboration in Instruction with Other Types of Libraries

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 115 A

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

Meetup for Federal and Military Librarians

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 405

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Middle Managers Interest Group Meetup and Chat

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 04

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Navigating Women's Reproductive Health and Access to Information Challenges

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 113 B C

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 121 B C

Moderator: – SustainRT

Presenter: – The Smithtown Library

Presenter: – Harris County Public Library

Infrastructure

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Show Up For Our Libraries: Advocating for libraries in adverse times

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 123

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 118 A B

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 105

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

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 122 A B

Presenter: – University of Kentucky School of Information Science

Careers, Leadership, and Management

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

CSKBART Executive Board Meeting

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 407

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

LiteracyNation - Live with Author Khristi Adams

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 117

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

RMRT Book Group

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 304

Moderator: – RMRT

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

SRRT Action Council I

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 310

Presenter: – SRRT

4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT

United for Libraries and LibraryReads Sci-Fi Author Panel

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 112 A B

Billing Contact: – LibraryReads

Catering Contact: – LibraryReads

Moderator: – LibraryReads

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Banned Together Film Screening and Discussion

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty A

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM EDT

LIVE! A Podcast Recording with a HarperCollins Author

Location: Podcast Recording Booth (Booth 1765)

4:30 PM – 6:00 PM EDT

Penguin Young Readers Original Art Showcase Reception

Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Room 204 A

Billing Contact: – Penguin Young Readers

Catering Contact: – Penguin Young Readers

5:00 PM – 6:15 PM EDT

1876 Club Happy Hour

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Room 307

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

John Cotton Dana Awards & Reception

Location: Off Site, Off Site

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

Banned Together Film Screening and Discussion Reception

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Liberty C

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

Addressing the New Standards for Accreditation in Today’s Complex Society

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Franklin 07

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM EDT

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia with NMRT (ticketed event)

Location: Off Site, Signers' Garden, 5th and Chestnut Sts

Moderator: – NMRT

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

Fireside Chat with Dr. Carla Hayden

Location: Off Site, Free Lib. of Philadelphia, Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT

International Librarians Reception (ticketed event)

Location: Off Site, Off Site

6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT

2025 Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement Reception

Location: Philadelphia Marriott, Salon A

7:00 PM – 10:00 PM EDT

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

Location: Off Site, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts