Welcome to the Libraratory! 2024 VLA/VLACRL Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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Contact Hours:
Wednesday, October 16th 3PM – 8PM / Thursday, October 17th 9AM – 10PM / Friday, October 18th 8AM – 5PM

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9:00am EDT

Pohick Regional Library's POD: An antidote to loneliness

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT

Hampton Ballroom 6

The US Surgeon General’s advisory on the loneliness epidemic includes “strengthening social infrastructure” and “cultivating connection” among steps we can take to address it. Come learn how The Maker Lab @ Pohick Library (aka the POD) provides a creative learning center while fostering community and ameliorating loneliness.

Speakers

Shari Henry

Fairfax County Public Library

Jennifer Dickinson

Adult Services Manager, Fairfax County Public Library

VLA24LonelinessEpidemic pptx

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Hampton Ballroom 6 Third Floor

VLA

10:00am EDT

Book Résumés: An Innovative Tool and Collaborative Solution for Supporting Intellectual Freedom

Friday October 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

Hampton Ballroom 6

Book resumes are documents which contain synopsis, reviews, awards, accolades, and links to resources/media for a specific book. The primary purpose is to support access to books. This presentation will showcase the evolution of this document to a collection in a national database hosted on Unite Against Book Bans.

Speakers

Easter M. DiGangi

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Friday October 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Hampton Ballroom 6 Third Floor

VLA

11:00am EDT

Connecting with Social Services

Friday October 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT

Hampton Ballroom 6

Increasing accessibility to another government service entity in the library reduces barriers and stigmas associated with seeking help from Social Services. Find out why two Chesterfield County library locations sought a partnership with the local Social Services agency and how it affected both the library and the surrounding communities.

Speakers

Jackie Downs

Branch Manager, Chesterfield County Public Library

Danielle Tarullo

Library Community Service Manager, Richmond Public Library

Craft programming, fantasy and mystery novels with humor and heart, and seeing someone realize they can do something they didn't know they could do are my three favorite things about libraries.

Connecting with Social Services VLA 2024 pdf

Friday October 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Hampton Ballroom 6 Third Floor

VLA

1:00pm EDT

Let It Grow: Cultivating a Seed Library Within Your Budget

Friday October 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Hampton Ballroom 6

Thinking of starting a seed library, but not sure how to begin? In this session, discover how to create a seed library that’s just right for your community’s needs (and your library’s budget), and how to navigate potential challenges to ensure program success.

Speakers

Let it Grow Presentation pdf

Seed Library Program Plan pdf

Friday October 18, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Hampton Ballroom 6 Third Floor

VLA

Welcome to the Libraratory! 2024 VLA/VLACRL Annual Conference

9:00am EDT

Shari Henry

Jennifer Dickinson

10:00am EDT

Easter M. DiGangi

11:00am EDT

Jackie Downs

Danielle Tarullo

1:00pm EDT

Laurel Jackson

Pat Henley

Nancy Klein