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

1:00pm EDT

At Your Leisure: Reading for Fun at the Academic Library

Thursday October 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

Leisure reading is booming, and those served by Virginia’s colleges and universities are getting on board. Come hear how your colleagues are meeting needs with popular reading collections, outreach events, pointers in the stacks, and support for readers beyond the building.

Speakers

John Glover

Humanities Research Librarian, VCU

Books, libraries, horror studies, creative writing. research habits of creative writers.

Liz Bellamy

Instruction & Research Librarian, William & Mary

Sherri Brown

Librarian for English & Digital Humanities, University of Virginia

Alex Flores Glosson

Instruction & Research Librarian, William & Mary

✶ Just whelmed ✶

Thursday October 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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1:00pm EDT

DIVERSIFY IT! Reading Challenge

Thursday October 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT

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Inspired by the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! program, we launched a higher education reading challenge to encourage students, staff, and faculty to read diverse stories outside of the curriculum and engage with the current book banning crisis in K-12 education. This session will discuss opportunities for collaboration outside of your library, how to set-up a similar program at your institution, and valuable insights learned from our collaboration with our School of Education and Human Development colleagues.

Speakers

Ashley Hosbach-Wallman

Education and Social Science Research Librarian, University of Virginia

Marian Toledo Candelaria

University of Virginia

Thursday October 17, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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2:00pm EDT

The “Enshittification” of the Internet and the Impact on Libraries

Thursday October 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT

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“Enshittification,” the process by which Internet companies degrade the experience of users in the name of profit, pollutes our information environment by reducing the credibility and usability of online platforms. How do we see this in our work? How is AI adding to the trend? What are the ramifications for information seekers?

Speakers

Candice Benjes-Small

William & Mary Libraries

Thursday October 17, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
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4:00pm EDT

VIVA Annual Member Meeting

Thursday October 17, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT

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Please join us at the VIVA Annual Member Meeting to hear about current approaches to meeting the unique challenges faced by Virginia’s academic libraries. VIVA will provide an update on consortium activities and programs of note, members will highlight ongoing initiatives, and there will be opportunities to learn more about VIVA-subscribed products. Door prizes will be awarded.

Speakers

Loftan Hooker

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lisa Broughman

Director of the Library, Randolph College

Thursday October 17, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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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

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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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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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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

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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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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1:15pm EDT

Optimizing Research Support with AI Integration: Reflecting & Exploring

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

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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
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1:15pm EDT

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

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

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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
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