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

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9:00am EDT

Extending Reality

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

Virtual, mixed and augmented reality devices are being used in surgical and tactical simulations, for behavioral therapy, for collaborative learning, for design prototyping, for data visualization and more. But let’s start with some easy, fun stuff that doesn’t make your head spin.

Speakers

Ken Hopson

Operations Manager, The Workshop, VCU Libraries

For over two decades, I've been the Operations Manager of the VCU Libraries evolving “media” department, currently called Creative Technologies and Scholarship, located in The Workshop, where we are dedicated to facilitating the use of technologies in transdisciplinarity collaborative academic research and design.The specialities I support include multimedia software and hardware for 3D scanning, 3D modeling and 3D printing, video and audio recording and editing, photography a... Read More →

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

9:00am EDT

Lightning Talks Friday: Low Risk, High Reward: Shifting to Online Workshops for Broader Reach

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

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Shifting workshops from in-person to online allows us to offer sessions more frequently and on evenings and Saturdays; and it also allows for a broader reach to patrons who are not on campus all day. Additionally, it has proven to be less intrusive to work flow than setting up/ breaking down a classroom. No one showed? No problem! Just return to your tasks.

Speakers

Denise Klasen-Lopez

George Mason University Libraries

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

9:00am EDT

Lightning Talks Friday: The Turtle and the Hare: A Project Manager’s Journey to Optimize a Shared Digital Workspace for Discovery, Collaboration, and Usability.

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

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Shared digital workspaces are essential for daily operations, but frequent use presents challenges for discovery, collaboration, and usability. Optimizing these spaces requires personnel to evaluate and revise content. This lightning talk showcases a project manager’s effort to optimize the use of a shared digital workspace by taking a grassroots approach.

Speakers

Michael Macasa

Acquisitions Librarian, Liberty University

Early career librarian

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

9:00am EDT

Challenging the Challengers: ALA's Policy Corps and Unite Against Book Bans

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

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ALA’s Policy Corp is actively advocating for Unite Against Book Bans in the book challenge crisis that libraries have experienced over the last few years. There are lessons to be learned as Policy Corps members working in the field share their insight and tips to successfully challenge the challengers.

Speakers

Kent Oliver

American Library Association - PPA

The American Library Association (ALA) has tapped Kent Oliver as senior policy fellow for the Public Policy and Advocacy office to strengthen the association’s involvement in policy discussions related to First Amendment freedoms and intellectual property.Kent Oliver mentors, coordinates... Read More →

Sonya Durney

Scholarly Communication Research and Teaching Librarian University of New England, ALA - Policy Corps

www.linkedin.com/in/sonya-durney-50167212/

Mary Pellicano

ALA Policy Corps

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

9:00am EDT

Disinformation, Book-Bans, Tribalism: How Did We Get Out of This Morass Before? (Hint: Librarians & some clever teens)

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

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Historical fiction can help readers understand and fight these recurring dangers. Author L. M. Elliott—winner of the Scott O’Dell and VLA’s Cardinal Cup for historical fiction--discusses the battle for intellectual freedom during McCarthyism and Cold War Berlin, sharing history from her award-winning “docudrama” novels SUSPECT RED and WALLS.

Speakers

Laura Elliott

YA/MG historical fiction author, self

L. M. Elliott was a Washington, D.C. magazine journalist for 20 years before becoming a New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen historical and biographical fictions. Her YA/MG novels have won the Scott O'Dell, VLA Cardinal Cup, and Grateful American Book Prize for historical... Read More →

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

9:00am EDT

Innovating with Intergenerational Programming

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

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Whether starting from scratch or expanding an existing program to accommodate different age groups, intergenerational programming can help bridge the gap between individuals of different generations who might not have much experience interacting. Receive an overview and learn from a panel of library staff who have successfully implemented intergenerational programming.

Speakers

Abby Davis

Jefferson Madison Regional Library (tentative)

Karen Tripp

Arlington Public Library

Sue La Paro

Youth Services Consultant, The Library of Virginia

I provide comprehensive consulting services, training, and support to Virginia’s public libraries in the areas of school readiness and summer and out of school learning for children, youth, and families.

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

9:00am EDT

Laying Out the Welcome Mat (Or Not) ~ Designing an Inclusive & Engaging Orientation Program

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

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A library’s orientation process speaks volumes about its approach to IDEA. In this lab-tested, fun approved presentation, learn the five hallmarks of inclusion and how to create a welcoming and supportive environment from a staff member’s first encounter with the organization.

Speakers

Clenise Platt

Virginia Beach Public Libraries

Clenise is the Strategic Talent Development & Training Coordinator for the 300 plus staff members of the Virginia Beach Public Library. She is a graduate of the College of William & Mary and ODU and earned a certificate in the Foundation of Management Excellence, an endorsed ATD Manager... Read More →

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

9:00am EDT

Let's Get Inclusive Using the Power of Data

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

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This session will teach attendees how to use Census data to advocate, fundraise and plan strategically for their libraries. Explore one library's journey with making informed decisions based on Census, American Community Survey, and local data sources.

Speakers

Katarina Spears

Library Director, Hamner Public Library, Amelia County

Stacie Cochran McNeal

U.S. Census Bureau

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

9:00am EDT

Pohick Regional Library's POD: An antidote to loneliness

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

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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

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

9:00am EDT

The Power of Partnerships in Meeting Community Needs

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

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Using a simple four-step process, learn how Central Rappahannock Regional Library identified community needs and leveraged partnerships to meet them, forging greater engagement and access to information in two underserved populations: rural communities and individuals experiencing homelessness. Learn to apply the four steps to positively impact your community through collaboration.

Speakers

Tracy McPeck

Adult Services Coordinator, Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Aimée Dillon

Central Rappahannock Regional Library

Erin Creighton

Assistant Branch Manager/Adult Services Dept. Head, Central Rappahannock Regional Library

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

9:00am EDT

Where the Hell is That File?: Tactics to Organize Your Library’s Knowledge

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

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Libraries are great about organizing information for everyone but themselves. Different work styles, employee departures, info hoarding, trashing old things, etc., can lead to gaps in the organization’s knowledge bank. Learn new tactics to help capture your library’s knowledge so you can stop wondering, “Where the hell is that file?”

Speakers

Reagen Thalacker

Public Library Consultant, The Library of Virginia

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

9:00am EDT

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

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

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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

James Glosson

William & Mary Libraries

Alex Flores Glosson

Instruction & Research Librarian, William & Mary

✶ Just whelmed ✶

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

10:00am EDT

Towards a Library Metaverse: Transforming Mason Libraries with an Immersive 3D Virtual and Augmented Reality Tour

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

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Take a peek into the potential future of academic libraries through a current project at Mason Libraries, where a 3D virtual and augmented reality tour is poised to transform traditional spaces into a library metaverse.

Speakers

Trevor Watkins

Teaching and Outreach Librarian, George Mason University

Trevor Watkins is the Teaching and Outreach Librarian at George Mason University. He leads a mini-team of two staff on the Teaching and Learning Team that engages in teaching, special projects, outreach, and library programming for George Mason University Libraries. His research interests... Read More →

Anna K. Murphy

Taneisha Mazyck

Teaching and Learning Support Coordinator, George Mason University

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

10:00am EDT

A Low Code Solution to Scheduling Staff

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

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Learn how the Fairfax County Public Library went from scheduling in multiple excel spreadsheets and paper calendars to a creative solution using an in-house low code application built in Microsoft Power Platform that has centralized scheduling and saved staff time.

Speakers

Gary Goodson

Library Internet Architect, Fairfax County Public Library

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

VLA

10:00am EDT

Be Prepared for Plot Twists: Hosting a Human Library

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

TBA

Hosting a Human
Library event includes steep learning curves and a lot of unknowns. Arlington Public Library
and Fairfax County Public librarians will share effective strategies and insights for hosting a
Human Library event including tips for remaining flexible, expecting the
unexpected, and avoiding common missteps.

Speakers

Jennifer Odlum

Arlington Public Library

Deborah Smith-Cohen

Fairfax County Public Library

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

TBA

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
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VLA

10:00am EDT

Cardinal Cup Overfloweth and Book Giveaway

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

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Reserving time slot for Cardinal Cup committee to present overflow selections

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

10:00am EDT

Connecting Experiences, Year One: Rebuilding a VLA Mentorship Program

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

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How do mentorship programs get off the ground? The New Member Roundtable Committee built and deployed the refreshed VLA Mentorship program this year and are coming to share insight into how the program was developed, lessons that were learned along the way, and provide opportunity to ask questions of current mentor pairs.

Speakers

Joy Doukas

Chesterfield County Public Library

Reynor Jones

Hampton Public Library

Jeanine Hines

Prince William County Public Libraries

Lisa Thompson

Assistant Branch Manager, Montgomery-Floyd Regional Library

Hello! I am a firm believer in the saying, "it takes a village", and you know what, it does! As a manager at our small, rural library, we have been able create multiple partnerships within our community. I love meeting people involved with businesses, non-profits, and individuals... Read More →

Rebecca Schneider

Senior Reference Librarian, Library of Virginia

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

VLA

10:00am EDT

Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders: Building an Internal Leadership Development Journey

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

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Have you been thinking about developing leaders at your organization, succession planning, or staff empowerment? Come hear from the organizers and a participant of Loudoun County Public Library's inaugural Internal Leadership Development Program: what we will do again and what we'll change next time.

Speakers

Sydney McCoy

Loudoun County Public Library

Jennifer DesRoberts

Loudoun County Public Library

Joshua DeGroat

Loudoun County Public Library

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

10:00am EDT

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

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

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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
TBA

VLA

10:00am EDT

Howdy Partner! Working Across Agencies to Better Serve Communities Affected by Dementia

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

TBA

The Memory Café at Central
Library provides a practical and sustainable program model through a new and
innovative strategic partnership between Arlington Public Library and the
Arlington County Agency on Aging - Adult Day Program. The presentation will discuss
the decision to partner, best practices, benefits to the community, and lessons
learned.

Speakers

Bridgette Wisdom

Arlington Public Library

Robin Cooper

Arlington Agency on Aging - Adult Day Program

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

VLA

10:00am EDT

Reader’s Advisory: Ask Us Anything

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

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A panel of five adult reader’s advisory experts and enthusiasts share trends and topics and answer audience questions. Discover new ideas for expanding your community of readers, get a better understanding of how to practice reader’s advisory in your library, hear about what works (and what doesn’t) when sharing resources with adults, and bring your most puzzling reader’s advisory questions.

Speakers

Barry Trott

Adult Services Consultant, The Library of Virginia

Barry Trott is Adult Services Consultant at the Library of Virginia, where he helps public libraries across the Commonwealth plan and develop services for adult library users. He earned his MSLS from The Catholic University of America School of Library and Information Science in 1997... Read More →

Neil Hollands

Williamsburg Regional Library

Alicia Ahlvers

Public Services Administrator, Henrico County Public Library

Jennifer Rothschild

Collection Engagement Librarian, Arlington Public Library

Jennifer Rothschild is the Collection Engagement Librarian for Arlington Public Library in Arlington, VA, where she coordinates reader's advisory services and collection promotion, and is in charge of print acquisitions for early and emergent readers. She's served on several award... Read More →

Jill Minor

Electronic Resources Librarian, Washington County Public Library

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

10:00am EDT

Tackling Climate Change Together via the Libraratory

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

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Libraries are leaders in climate action work and educate communities on local impacts of climate change. Learn why climate action work needs to take place across all job levels in libraries, and how to get libraries invited to the tables of other community organizations.

Speakers

Lisa Kropp

Lindenhurst Memorial Library

Jen Ferriss

Saratoga Springs Public Library and Sustainable Libraries Initiative

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

10:00am EDT

This is Not a StoryWalk®

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

TBA

An outdoor space can build literacy, imagination, and community. We created a story telling trail and the story changes with each visitor.

Speakers

Chandra McPherson

Powhatan County Public Library

Brooke Rabas

Powhatan County Public Library

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

10:00am EDT

Search Advocacy: Enhancing Library Inclusivity and Reducing Bias

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

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Looking for practical ways to enact DEI goals? Based on Oregon State University training, institutions have been increasing the use of search advocates to support their missions of inclusivity. This panel discussion of search advocate librarians explores the role of formal and informal search advocacy within libraries.

Speakers

Sara Sprague

Hollins University

Heidi Senior

Reference/Instruction Librarian, University of Portland

I'm liaison to Business and Communication Studies departments. I teach information literacy sessions in those subjects and also in Nursing, Theology, Social Work, and English. Research is one of my passions and I've been involved in many quantitative and qualitative projects. On a... Read More →

Cirrus Gundlach

Coordinator of Library Services, UVA's College at Wise

I'm the Coordinator of a tiny, rural community college library that has been neglected by prior administrations. I'm nearly a solo librarian - there's 1 part time librarian position as well. I'm passionate about collaborative leading with empathy.

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

10:00am EDT

Using a Makerspace to Promote a Holistic Student Experience

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

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A nexus for creativity, active learning, and developing transferable skills, the liberal arts college makerspace can also foster student collaboration and connection. This presentation shares best practices and lessons learned for engaging students in creating and interacting with Maker and Virtual Reality projects, while learning from and with peers.

Speakers

Lily Zhang

Head Instructional Design, Randolph-Macon College

Nancy Falciani-White

Library Director, McGraw-Page Library

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

11:00am EDT

Let's Get Creative: Bringing the Arts to Public Libraries

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

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Calling all arts aficionados- do you want to level up your arts programming, but you’re not sure how to do it? Do you have a great arts program idea, but you’re not sure how to justify it to stakeholders? This program is the place for you- so come get creative!

Speakers

Emma FitzGerald

YFS Library Assistant II, Chesapeake Public Libraries

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

11:00am EDT

Be a Citizen Scientist and Bring Real-world Science Programs to Your Library

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

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Communities working together make bigger impacts on problems related to health, society, environment, and more. Learn how you can bring citizen science programs to your library. Engage in citizen science activities, receive resources, and new program ideas to plan your own citizen science programs for youth, teens, and adults!

Speakers

Rebekah Kreitner

Library Program Specialist, Virginia Beach Public Library

Hello! Come over and introduce yourself!I love meeting new people and discovering new things. I've worked for VBPL for over 12 years, most of that time in outreach. Meeting our patrons where they are is the most exciting, transformative action we take, and I love it! Talk to me about... Read More →

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

11:00am EDT

Connecting with Social Services

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

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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

Richmond Public Library

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

11:00am EDT

From Virginia to Guinea: School Libraries Transform

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

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In 2023, Alexandria Library expanded its partnership with a literacy NGO in Conakry, Guinea. Working together, 4 school libraries were installed in French/English bilingual schools and trainings and events were hosted onsite to foster kids love of reading and facilitate a cross-cultural virtual club with Alexandria City students.

Speakers

Michelle Biwer

Alexandria Library

Mabéty Soumah

Françoise Hélène Petty

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

11:00am EDT

Hosting In-Person FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Assistance @ Your Library

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

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Each year, Virginia's college-bound teens face the challenge of submitting the FAFSA, which can be stressful and confusing. Learn how a library has collaborated with a local community college's financial aid office for the past two years to ease this process by helping students submit their FAFSA.

Speakers

Clea Overstreet

Youth Services Librarian, Prince William Public Libraries

Hello! My name is Clea Overstreet and I am a Youth Services Librarian with the Prince William Public Libraries. In my role, I am continually focusing on advancing early literacy programs and engaging young patrons through innovative strategies. My work is driven by a commitment to... Read More →

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

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VLA welcomes local and state legislators 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
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VLA

11:00am EDT

Reimagining Library Services and Library Leadership

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

TBA

Still doing things like you've always done them? Learn how to use strategic thinking to reimagine library services. Working with their leadership team, Cheaspeake Public Library rebuilt their libraries from scratch and created a leadership pathway for all staff.

Speakers

Amanda Jackson

Chesapeake Public Library

Jes Chatham

Chesapeake Public Library

Isaac Accosta

Chesapeake Public Library

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

11:00am EDT

Solidarity in Advocacy and Policy Work

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

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More than ever in recent history, we’ve seen the importance of solidarity among
librarians as we push back on censorship efforts. Two authors will describe how
VLA’s practice of rotating executive committee roles between academic and
public librarians has strengthened understanding and collaboration between
libraries, providing a lifeline for research and access to materials to preserve intellectual
freedom in Virginia.

Speakers

Shari Henry

Fairfax County Public Library

Keith Weimer

University of Virginia

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

11:00am EDT

Transcribing the Past: Two Libraries Experiment with Digital Preservation

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

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The Seth Woodroof Account Book is a Top 10 Virginia Endangered Artifact that names 200 enslaved people in Lynchburg. Hear how the manuscript was found, learn about the partnership to transcribe and publish the data, and discover how two institutions attended the CIC Legacies of American Slavery Public History Institute.

Speakers

Deborah Smith

Executive DIrector, Jones Memorial Library

Lisa Broughman

Director of the Library, Randolph College

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

11:00am EDT

Developing an Academic Library Undergraduate Internship Program: Student Perspectives and Recommendations

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

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Internships are promoted as an effective way of introducing students to the library, and of recruiting marginalized individuals to the profession, but what do our students think? In this session, two undergraduate students, their supervisors, and the project leaders will share how we structured our program and what we’ve learned about what works and what doesn’t.

Speakers

Lucinda Wittkower

Head, Teaching and Learning Initiatives, Old Dominion University Libraries

Leanne Hillery

Head, Resource Description and Maintenance, Old Dominion University

Katelyn Canaday

Old Dominion University Libraries

Gay Acompanado

Art Library Supervisor, Old Dominion University

Jada Shepperson

Old Dominion University Libraries

Moira McCain

Old Dominion University

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

11:00am EDT

Publishing Practicalities, Peer Review, and Predatory Practices

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

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Looking to get started with scholarly publishing? Need to help patrons navigate the vast and sometimes dicey waters of journal submissions? This presentation will go over the basics of peer review covering both the authors’ and editors’ prospectives and responsiblities.

Speakers

Mary Catherine Santoro

Radford University Libraries

Courtney Watson

Associate Professor of English, Radford University

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

1:15pm EDT

Community Mosaics

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

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This session will cover two projects, one at Washington & Lee and one at Old Dominion, where art making was integrated into community discussions on ethics and values. Processes and outcomes will be presented and discussed.

Speakers

Jonathan Lee

Lecturer in Library & Information Studies, Old Dominion University

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Libraratory Workshop

1:15pm EDT

DEI in Resource Description for Small Libraries

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Small libraries with limited resources can find creative solutions to outdated and/or offensive terminology in records. In this presentation, we will discuss how both an academic library and a public library approached inclusivity in their collections. Topics covered: cataloging, soliciting buy-in, collaborating with other libraries, and collection maintenance.

Speakers

Megan Wade

Head of Cataloging, Northern Virginia Community College

Emily Correa

Deputy Director, Campbell County Public Library System

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
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VLA

1:15pm EDT

DIY Lists in Libby and hoopla

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Topical lists and titles appear in the Libby and hoopla apps, but what do they have to do with your library? Tailor custom lists of e-content to programming, themes, and events that are relevant to you and your patrons, cross-promote to your heart's content, and share effectively on social media..

Speakers

Jill Minor

Electronic Resources Librarian, Washington County Public Library

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
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VLA

1:15pm EDT

Innovating Across City Lines: How Three Distinct City Library Systems Work Together for Staff Development

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

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Step into the Libraratory for a look at how the training facilitators from three library systems came together to experiment with how to leverage individual resources, experiences, and needs to create collective professional development experiences for their staff, including planning and implementing a Regional Library Leadership Summit training experience.

Speakers

Jane Gagne

Learning and Staff Development Supervisor, Suffolk Public Library

Isaac Acosta Jr.

Training Specialist, Chesapeake Public Library

I'm glad that you are with us at the Chesapeake Public Library! As your resident Department Training Specialist, I help welcome and introduce all new hires, volunteers, and MLIS college/NextGen interns to the library. I serve as the administrator of our Department's Communications... Read More →

Clenise Platt

Virginia Beach Public Libraries

Jennifer Luck

Chesapeake Public Libraries

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
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VLA

1:15pm EDT

Let It Grow: Cultivating a Seed Library Within Your Budget

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

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

Laurel Jackson

Fairfax County Public Library

Pat Henley

Circ Aide, Fairfax County Public Library

Gardening

NANCY KLEIN

Fairfax County Public Library

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

VLA

1:15pm EDT

So They Put You In Charge of Summer Reading - Now What?

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

Speakers

Kristen Burnham

Programming and Events Coordinator, Prince William Public Libraries

As the Programming and Events Coordinator for twelve libraries, Kristen has the fun challenge of creating innovative programming for a diverse population with varying needs while at the same time providing support to more than 40 public service programming colleagues. Summer Reading... Read More →

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

VLA

1:15pm EDT

Staff Appreciation & Boosting Staff Morale in the Workplace

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

Help your staff and co-workers avoid the workplace burnout by showing your appreciation and boosting staff morale. This session will introduce fun and low-cost ways to show your co-workers that you care, improve teamwork, and increase morale in the workplace.

Speakers

Jessica Erman

Youth & Family Services Librarian II, Chesapeake Public Library

Erin Latham

Library Specialist II, Chesapeake Public Library

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

VLA

1:15pm EDT

The ABC’s of Babysitting 101 at Your Library: How a Community Observation Gave Birth to a Multi-Problem Solution

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

Adults and their children need safe, affordable childcare. Teens need money and work experience. Learn how DC Public Library created programming around these needs for a mutually satisfying solution from idea conception through evaluation and looking ahead. Plus, play some classic babysitter trivia along the way!

Speakers

Abby Hargreaves

DC Public Library

Lukisha King

DC Public Library

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

VLA

1:15pm EDT

The Writer's Perspective

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

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

Leah Price

President, Sisters in Crime - Central Virginia

I write mystery/suspense fiction as Leah St. James. For the past two years, I've had the privilege of serving as the president of the Central Virginia Chapter of Sisters in Crime. Together with members of other Virginia chapters, I'm excited to share the efforts our members make to... Read More →

Teresa Inge

Sisters in Crime

G.M. Maillet

Sisters in Crime Central Virginia Chapter

Allie Marie

Mystery by the Sea, chapter of Sisters in Crime

Ellen Butler

Power to the Pen

Judy Fowler

Sisters in Crime Mystery by the Sea Chapter

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

VLA

1:15pm EDT

Optimizing Research Support with AI Integration: Reflecting & Exploring

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

Explore the integration of AI tools into Zotero for more efficient literature reviews across disciplines. Discover practical applications and benefits of AI for researchers. Ideal for librarians and professionals interested in optimizing research workflows and leveraging technology.

Speakers

Veronica Fu

The University of Virginia Library

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

VLACRL Track

1:15pm EDT

Unraveling a Broken Model: Exploring Librarians' Experimentation and Early Use of ChatGPT

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT

TBA

A recent study about ChatGPT use amongst librarians broke a reliable and widely replicated model. This presentation digs through the incongruous results to provide a snapshot of the excitement, concerns, and conflict that arise in engaging with such tools, particularly in our capacity as information literacy instructors. Generative AI, like Chat GPT, is changing the landscape of information literacy as well as how we develop and deliver instructional content. This presentation speaks to how early adopters and detractors began to experiment with the technology and how they viewed its influence on their instructional design, applying information literacy principles to GenAI generated content, and ethically engaging with these new tools in academic settings.

Speakers

Hope Kelly

Online Learning Librarian, Virginia Commonwealth University

Friday October 18, 2024 1:15pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA

VLACRL Track