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

Are We Supporting Neurodiverse Job Candidates?: Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Workplace

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

Marriott Ballroom 4

We surveyed academic libraries with regard to hiring and interviewing neurodiverse candidates based on best practices identified from HR literature and the experiences of our neurodiverse team members. We will report our findings and share how hiring committees at academic libraries can establish inclusive hiring practices for neurodiverse candidates.

Speakers

Mary K. Oberlies

Instruction & Data Services Librarian, William & Mary

Liz Bellamy

Instruction & Research Librarian, William & Mary

Michael Runyon

Digital Archivist, William & Mary Libraries

James Glosson

William & Mary Libraries

Alex Flores Glosson

Instruction & Research Librarian, William & Mary Libraries

✶ Just whelmed ✶

Friday October 18, 2024 9:00am - 9:45am EDT
Marriott Ballroom 4 Fourth Floor

VLACRL Track

10:00am EDT

Help! I'm in a Crisis! Public Relations 101 for Libraries

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

Marriott Ballroom 4

Good news! People are talking more about libraries. Bad news is that the spotlight can bring unwanted attention. How do you handle angry patrons, social media comments, and political issues with grace? Learn some practical steps to help you create your own crisis management strategy like a marketing pro.

Speakers

Tobi Laukaitis

Public Engagement Coordinator, Lynchburg Public Library

Tobi Laukaitis (she/her) has worked in Marketing and Communications for nearly 10 years. She began her career as a crime/public safety reporter before transitioning to public relations. Tobi specializes in social media strategy and crisis management and has worked with clients in... Read More →

Friday October 18, 2024 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Marriott Ballroom 4 Fourth Floor

VLA

11:00am EDT

Protecting the Right to Read in Virginia’s Public Schools and Public Libraries

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

Marriott Ballroom 4

VLA welcomes Delegate Robert S. Bloxom Jr. (“Rob”) and Delegate Phil M. Hernandez to a discussion of the Right to Read in School and Local Public Libraries in 2025, followed by a Q&A from the audience.

Friday October 18, 2024 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
Marriott Ballroom 4 Fourth Floor

VLA

1:00pm EDT

The Writer's Perspective

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

Marriott Ballroom 4

Virginia-based members of the Sisters in Crime writing organization discuss how writers balance the issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in their writing with the prevailing tide of censorship.

Speakers

VLA

Welcome to the Libraratory! 2024 VLA/VLACRL Annual Conference

9:00am EDT

Mary K. Oberlies

Liz Bellamy

Michael Runyon

James Glosson

Alex Flores Glosson

10:00am EDT

Tobi Laukaitis

11:00am EDT

1:00pm EDT

Teresa Inge

G.M. Malliet

Allie Marie

Ellen Butler

Judy Fowler