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Kentucky Public Library Association
2021 Virtual Conference
March 24-26
A Common Ground
A Common Good:
Reboot
KPLA 2021 Virtual Conference Planning Committee
Kentucky Public Library Association Executive Committee
Jessica Powell, KPLA Chair
Lindsey Westerfield, KPLA Vice Chair
Jeanna Cornett, KPLA Vice Chair Elect
Mary Ann Abner, KPLA Secretary
Jenni Link, KPLA Treasurer
Ruthie Maslin, KPLA Immediate Past Chair
Conference Planning Committee
Mark Adler
Elliot Appelbaum
Christina Cornelison
Ron Critchfield
Shawn Fry
Kinzie Gaunce
Rob Gieszl
Jessy Griffith
Rene Hutcheson
Brian Lashbrook
Amy Morgeson
Lisa Rice
Emily Saderholm
Rachel Smith
Message from the Conference Planning
Committee Chair
to the Kentucky Public Library
Association’s first virtual conference – A Common Good, A
Common Ground: Reboot. Our Conference Planning
Committee is so proud to bring this innovative, affordable,
and socially distant professional development experience
to our public library community.
As you plan the sessions you’ll attend, the colleagues you’ll network with, and the ways you
will engage in the virtual conference experience, we would like to give a deeply felt
recognition to 2020-21 KPLA Chair Jessica Powell and the 2020 Conference Planning
Committee. So much of what we present to you at KPLA 2021 Virtual is borne out of the
hard work that Jessica and last year’s committee devoted to planning a conference that
unfortunately had to be cancelled in the last days leading up to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Thus, we borrowed last year’s conference theme and simply, as you can guess, rebooted it!
The last year has presented many challenges, but if we look close enough, we can surely see
some incredible triumphs. Adapting programs, pivoting to curbside, and going virtual in
every sense of the term, Kentucky’s public libraries have risen to the occasion. We have
much to celebrate and we hope this conference serves as such a reminder.
Until we can see you in-person next year, the Conference Planning Committee and I wish you
a fantastic KPLA 2021 Virtual!
Lindsey B. Westerfield
KPLA Vice Chair
Conference Planning Committee Chair
Director, Russell County Public Library
KPLA 2021 Virtual
A ll T i mes L ist ed i n
EA S TERN TIM E
Schedule at a Glance
W e d n e sd a y , M a rc h 2 4 Thu r s da y , M a r c h 25 F r id a y , M a r ch 2 6
9:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am
State of the State Concurrent Session
Trustee Pre-
Conference 9:30 9:30 Block 1
9:30
Part One 10:00 10:00
10:00
Keynote - Marc Brown Concurrent Session
10:30 10:30 10:30 Block 2
11:00 11:00 11:00
Concurrent Session Concurrent Session
11:30 Block 1 11:30 Block 3
11:30
Lunch Break
12:00 pm 12:00 pm 12:00 pm
Concurrent Session Concurrent Session
12:30 Block 2 12:30 Block 4
12:30
1:00 1:00 1:00
2021 KPLA Awards Continue the
Trustee Pre- Conversation on
1:30 Conference 1:30
Discord!
Lunch Break
Part Two 2:00
2:00
2:30 2:30
Keynote - Amy Sedaris
3:00 3:00
3:30 3:30
Concurrent Session
4:00 4:00 Block 3
4:30 4:30
KPLA Executive Concurrent Session Do you love the more spontaneous nature of an
Committee Meeting 5:00 Block 4 Unconference? Are you missing library discussions?
5:00
We’ve set up a Discord server for all those
5:30 conversations that happen around sessions at
5:30
KPLA Business KPLA. Scan the QR code to share your successes of
Meeting the last year, your plans for the future, and
6:00
get/give advice. Join a short Discord basics session
on Thursday, March 25 at 9:30-9:50 am EST.
6:30
A ll T im e s L i s t ed i n Social Activities
E AS T ER N TI M E https://discord.gg/PKr6wTSNaM
7:00
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
9:00 am – 3:30 pm EST (8:00 am – 2:30 pm CST)
Lunch break from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EST (10:30 am – 12:00 pm CST)
Pre-Conference – Kentucky Public Library Trustee Certification Program
Led by Kentucky Department of Libraries & Archives
Having a fully trained, well qualified board of trustees is a goal to which every Kentucky public
library should aspire! The KPLA 2021 Virtual Conference is excited once again to offer a pre-
conference just for trustees in which they will complete the Kentucky Public Library Trustee
Certification Program. Led by the professionals at the Kentucky Department of Libraries &
Archives, this one-day event covers training on trustee and director roles, conducting a library
board meeting, fiscal responsibility, strategic planning and library advocacy, and governance.
Attending this training will allow trustees to complete all five classes needed for certification in a
single day.
4:30 – 5:20 pm EST (3:30-4:20 pm CST)
KPLA Executive Committee Meeting
Jessica Powell, Chair, Kentucky Public Library Association
Agenda and meeting materials available on the conference website.
Thursday, March 25, 2021
9:00 – 9:50 am EST (8:00-8:50 am CST)
Opening Welcome and State of the State Address
Lindsey Westerfield, KPLA 2021 Conference Planning Committee Chair
Terry Manuel, State Librarian and Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Libraries & Archives
Welcome to the Kentucky Public Library Association’s 2021 Virtual Conference! The day begins
with opening announcements, a look over the past year, and a look toward the future. To say
that this year has been unique and challenging would be an understatement. While there have
been many challenges, some ongoing, there have also been successes. Terry Manuel, State
Librarian and Commissioner, will discuss the current state of Kentucky’s public libraries as well as
what the future may hold.
9:30 – 9:50 am EST (8:30-8:50 am CST)
Intro to Discord
Jessy Griffith, Teen Services Librarian, Kenton County Public Library
Do you love the more spontaneous nature of an Unconference? Are you missing library
discussions? We’ve set up a Discord server for all those conversations that happen around
sessions at KPLA. Join us at https://discord.gg/PKr6wTSNaM to share your successes of the last
year, your plans for the future, and get/give advice.
10:00 – 10:50 am EST (9:00-9:50 am CST)
Keynote: Marc Brown
Interviewed by Courtney Stevens and Veronica Rainwater, Warren County Public Library
Join this live keynote talk by children’s author and creator of the beloved character Arthur.
11:00 am – 12:50 pm EST (10:00-11:50 am CST)
Vendor Info Session Block
Drop-in to visit with some of our Platinum Sponsors as they host brief 20-minute info sessions.
It’s the vendor exhibit hall brought to you, virtually!
Concurrent Session Block 1
Library Administration Pandemics and Personnel Policies: How to Make Policy for the Next Pandemic
Contemporary Issues Louis Kelly, Commonwealth Attorney, 54th Circuit, Office of the Commonwealth Attorney
Many library directors and managers struggled with understanding how to make policies for their
staff during the COVID-19 epidemic. Guidance from government agencies could be confusing,
conflicting, or contradictory to previous guidance that many employers (and employees) had
come to rely upon. Louis Kelly will help give you some ideas on making permanent policies that
will help guide you and your staff during the next pandemic...which we all hope never comes.
Technology Kentucky Libraries Unbound - State of the Consortium
Collections Katie Justice, KLU Consortium Coordinator and Digital Services Librarian, Boone County Public Library
The state of the consortium address including an overview of the consortium holdings and
statistics, upcoming inhancements from Overdrive, and future consortium wide projects.
Community Engagement Get Lost! How a Little Outdoor Space + a Little Creativity Can Deliver an Irresistible Public
Experience
Colin Drake, Principal Architect, JRA Architects
Borne of all that 2020 did to disrupt life, libraries remained leaders in finding creative ways to
connect with their communities. Learn how our team was inspired to see the potential of your
properties playing a part, even while the buildings remained closed. By capitalizing on fields,
overgrown side yards, and even parking lots, we've created temporary mazes that engage
patrons of every age and found ways to imbue the process with creativity and purpose.
Technology Monitoring & Security of Hardware Assets
Chris Knor, CEO, LibSynergyJamie Dehner, Director of Information Technology, LibSynergy
Chelsea Searcy, LibSynergy
Youth Services Rich, Robust, and Expressive: Vocabulary Building in Storytime
Erin Ingram, Research Assistant, University of Kentucky School of Information Science
Storytime is fun and participatory, and it also helps children build essential language skills. Join us
as we share research findings about the role of book choice, questioning strategies, music, and
play in learning new words. Practice techniques to increase vocabulary, and discuss how to share
strategies with caregivers. Walk away from this hands-on, minds-on session with evidence about
the benefits of storytime and new strategies to enhance outcomes for children, caregivers, and
communities!
12:00 – 12:50 pm EST (11:00-11:50 am CST)
Concurrent Session Block 2
Library Administration Documenting Library Work: Lessons We Can Learn From Technical Writers
Emily Nimsakont, Cataloging and Metadata Trainer, Amigos Library Services
Have you ever tried to write a how-to manual or other documentation for your library? Have you
gotten overwhelmed trying to figure out where to start, or too busy keeping up with your day-to-
day work to take a step back and document it? Most of us know that documentation is important
to continuity of processes in library work, but it’s an easy thing to write off as too hard, or to set
aside for later. Lessons from the field of technical writing can help prioritize these important
tasks.
Collections Collection Deselection: Creating a Sustainable and Responsive Plan for your Library
Kinzie Gaunce, Library Director, Cynthiana-Harrison County Public Library
Deselection can be the biggest hurdle in creating a fresh useful collection. This session will help
you learn how to weed your collection effectively and involve your co-workers in the process. We
will discuss creating an easy-to-understand Deselection Policy, training your staff, and the
importance of discarding discretely and sustainably. Learn the pitfalls of an outdated weeding
plan and the importance of creating one specific to your library that can evolve with your
community.
Youth Services Going Digital with STEAM
Community Engagement Mira Johnson, Senior Manager of Education, Kentucky Science Center
Justin Magaw, Manager of Partner and Program Strategy, Kentucky Science Center
Veronica Greenwell, Manager of School Programs, Kentucky Science Center
How do you promote hands-on science in a contactless world? This session, presented by the
Kentucky Science Center, gives you the tools to do unique STEAM activities in a variety of
different settings and age ranges.
Community Engagement Connecting with Older Adults
Phyllis Goodman, Retired Adult Services Librarian and Author,The pandemic of 2020 has hit every age group but the hardest hit has been the older adult
population. As libraries reopen many in this age group are worried about going to public places or
may not able to visit due to physical and cognitive issues. Many living in senior facilities are not
visited by their local library. This session is geared to public librarians who work with older adults
and provide outreach programming. The session includes an overview of who the older adult
population is, will talk about connecting with older adults during programs, will share
programming ideas that have been presented in senior centers and facilitie, and willl share what
some libraries are doing for senior outreach during the pandemic.
Technology Worry-Free Website: Planning and Launching a Successful (and Mostly Painless) New
Website Project
Bethany Morse, Public Services/Outreach Librarian, Oldham County Public Library
Peter Keung, Managing Director & Co-Founder, Mugo Web
The Oldham County Public Library wanted to improve its website to better reflect its expanding
events programming and physical facilities. OCPL chose Mugo Web as its development partner,
and its new site went live in November 2020 – on time, on budget, and to a welcome reception
by the library’s board, staff and patrons. This session will detail the process of budgeting,
planning and executing the successful launch.
1:00 – 1:30 pm EST (12:00-12:30 pm CST)
2021 KPLA Awards & Celebration Slideshow
KPLA Awards Committee
Before taking a lunch break, join us as we announce the 2021 KPLA Awards and share some
scenes worth celebrating from Kentucky’s public libraries during this most unprecedented year.
1:30 – 2:20 pm EST (12:30-1:20 pm CST)
Lunch Break
2:30 – 3:20 pm EST (1:30-2:20 pm CST)
Keynote: Amy Sedaris
Interviewed by Rob Gieszl, Louisville Free Public Library
Join this keynote interview of actress, author, and comedian Amy Sedaris.
3:30 – 4:20 pm EST (2:30-3:20 pm CST)
Concurrent Session Block 3
Youth Services Resources to Support Social & Emotional Learning in K12
Enid Wohlstein, Senior Fellow, Kentucky Virtual Library
Judi Vanderhaar, Program Consultant, Kentucky Department of Education
Public and school librarians have partnered for years to support our K12 students in their learning
and leisure pursuits. Understanding social and emotional capacities and learning can enhancethese partnerships. Our session will cover resources available from the Kentucky Department for
Education and the Kentucky Virtual Library for gaining an understanding of how we can
incorporate SEL into the educational experiences of K-12 students.
Library Administration Reserve Funds: From Boredom to Excitement!
Mark Adler, Library Director, Paris-Bourbon County Library
Lisa Rice, Library Director, Warren County Public Library
Chris Bischoff, Library Regional Consultant, KDLA
Chip Sutherland, Managing Director Public Finance, Baird
Public libraries have a responsibility for appropriately generating revenue and managing public
funds. Join Chris Bischoff (KDLA), Lisa Rice (Warren County Public Library), Chip Sutherland
(Baird), and Mark Adler (Paris-Bourbon County Library) for a riveting discussion about one
methodology for setting up reserve funds that are transparent and just plain make sense.
Community Engagement Reinvention from Top to Bottom: Building a Crown Jewel in Rural Appalachia
Library Administration Carlie Pelfrey, Library Director, Lawrence County Public Library
Toby Olsen, Project Architect, OPN Architects
The Lawrence County Public Library asked a simple question: Why can’t we be the benchmark for
future libraries? By articulating a bold vision and finding the ideal design partner, we are proving
a flexible and modern library thrives anywhere. This case study of our process and newly
completed renovation shows how creating a destination and community epicenter is not your
typical library remodel. It can be done on a tight budget, with joy, and aspirational results. We’d
like to show you how.
Community Engagement Adult Education and Libraries: A Natural Collaboration for GED® Testing
Natalie Cummins, GED Administrator, Kentucky Skills U, Office of Adult Education
The public library is a hub in communities across Kentucky. The natural alignment between the
missions of adult education and public libraries lends itself to deep collaboration. One of the
manifestations of this partnership is GED® Testing Centers based in public libraries. Participants in
the session will learn the benefits of hosting a GED® Testing Center and will receive clear
information on the process of making such a center a reality for their patrons.
Collections Browsing Without Entering - Reader's Advisory in the Covid-19 Era
Contemporary Issues Logan Rains, Public Services Coordinator, Kenton County Public Library
Jessica Slone, Patron Experience Librarian, Kenton County Public Library
Janice Shepherd, Patron Experience Librarian, Kenton County Public Library
Christy Shepherd, Outreach Services Associate, Kenton County Public Library
How do we provide a browsing experience to patrons that cannot come into our buildings to
browse themselves? Staff at the Kenton County Public Library convened to brainstorm new ways
to get books into our patron’s hands despite the closure of our branches. Our goal was to tackle
reader’s advisory in the COVID-19 era and beyond. The result has been an ongoing experiment in
RA that has seen multiple projects grow from the “idea” stage to reality – with varying degrees of
success.4:30 – 5:20 pm EST (3:30-4:20 CST)
Concurrent Session Block 4
Collections Managing, Budgeting & Planning Ematerials Collections
Library Administration Patty Clark, Digital Services Librarian, Oldham County Public Library
Julie Wilson, Branch Manager, Oldham County Public Library
Katie Justice, KLU Consortium Coordinator and Digital Services Librarian, Boone County Public Library
Are there best practices for Kentucky public libraries to manage, budget and plan for increasing
demand, rising costs and pricing changes of ematerials? What criteria are most useful for
purchase decisions, specifically in terms of Advantage copies? What ways can libraries assess our
ematerials collections and their use to provide useful data? We encourage you to actively engage
in this discussion as the conversation provides an opportunity to share information, gather and
address concerns and determine efficient ways to purchase and manage ematerials.
Community Engagement Programming in the Time of COVID
Contemporary Issues Morgan Mullins, Art & Technology Specialist, Rowan County Public Library
A showcase of library programming and collection tactics that have proven successful for our
library during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This session is intended to honor the dedication
of library staff during these harrowing times, to highlight technical challenges in programming
and collections development, and to share ideas that have been effective for us. Hopefully our
struggles and victories will help other libraries, so please feel free to steal our methods!
Youth Services Creating Mindful Moments at the Library
Aryssa Damron, Library Associate, District of Columbia Public Library
We live in a stressful world--even children feel it. This session will introduce ways to bring
mindfulness into youth services--specifically through a mindfulness story time. These story times
capture the best parts of the library--books, resources, and community--while providing a space
to introduce children to breathing exercises, gratitude, and more. This session will talk about best
resources, best practices, and demonstrations.
Advocacy & Development Kentucky Public Library Standards Reboot
Library Administration Jennifer Nippert, Assistant Director, Bullitt County Public Library
Brandie Ledford, Director, Crittenden County Public Library
Jennifer Gregory, Head of Collection Services, Boone County Public Library
Patti Burnside, Director, Scott County Public Library
Pam Federspiel, Director, Shelby County Public Library
Shaun Whiteaker, Director, Washington County Public Library
Georgia de Araujo, Director, Boyle County Public Library
Amber Potts, Director, Henderson County Public Library
Christian Shroll, Director, Bracken County Public Library
In this session, new members of the Kentucky Public Library Standards committee will share their
thoughts about revisions to be made to the Standards process and evaluation to make this
instrument a useful tool for all Kentucky libraries to complete as a part of planning and advocacy
activities.5:30 – 6:20 pm EST (4:30-5:20 pm CST)
KPLA Business Meeting
Jessica Powell, Chair, Kentucky Public Library Association
Annual conference business meeting. Agenda and meeting materials available on the conference
website.
6:30 pm EST – end (5:30 pm CST – end)
Annual KPLA Stitch-In
Stitchers, crocheters, knitters, and all other needle workers are invited to join Debbie Cosper's
(mostly) annual Stitch-In-Zoom Style on Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 pm EST. This year we will
meet in Debbie's "Zoom" Room. Email or text her to let her know you plan on joining
at dcosper@thebookplace.org or 606.547.6139.
Breathing Room – Zoom Chair Yoga
Join Christy Terry from Johnson County Public Library and wind down from your day of
conference sessions on Thursday, March 25 at 6:30 pm EST. Dress down, mellow out, and let go
of your stress right from the comfort of your favorite chair. Attendee names will be collected by
the moderator to be entered into a Self Care Prize Package Give-away!
Friday, March 26, 2021
9:00 – 9:50 am EST (8:00-8:50 am CST)
Concurrent Session Block 1
Library Administration Trial by Fire: A New Directors Discussion
Tammy Blackwell, Library Director, Marshall County Public Library
Amber Potts, Interim Director, Henderson County Public Library
Being a new director is always a challenge, but 2020 brought a whole new set of challenges to
those stepping into a director position. Come ready to actively engage in a discussion centered
around lessons learned and the challenges that still lie ahead.
Technology Kentucky Technology Consortium Overview
Library Administration Rick Combs, Applications Support Specialist, Boone County Public Library
Travis Lafollette, Technical Services Librarian, Henry County Public Library
This presentation is a basic overview of the Kentucky Technology Consortium. In it, I will discuss
what the consortium is, how we got started, and our plans for the future. Some key topics will be
what is involved in joining a consortium and what lessons we have learned from this project so
far. The audience for this would be anyone interested in joining KTECH, starting their own
consortium, or planning a large project coordinated between multiple libraries.Collections KYVL Digital Collections on a Virtual Shelf
Contemporary Issues Enid Wohlstein, Senior Fellow, Kentucky Virtual Library
Laura Avis, School Librarian, Jefferson County Public Schools
Felica White, Library Media Specialist, Fayette County Public Schools
Theresa Mayer, Library Media Specialist, Jefferson County Public Schools
Jennifer Gilbert, School Librarian, Eminence Independent
Would you like to extend your collection reach by using digital bookshelves? Have you considered
creating magazine pages for students but haven't had the time? Are you interested in highlighting
ebooks and magazines from KYVL on your website? This session will cover the how-to of creating
virtual shelves with experts from our K12 partners.
Career & Leadership Help! My Boss Hates My Ideas
Courtney Stevens, Community Outreach Manager and Author, Warren County Public Library
Courtney Stevens is the author of six novels, holds numerous literary awards (including the
Bluegrass Award Nominee), has three starred reviews, and has spent her career learning that
ideas are disposable. This session will take that fundamental truth straight into the library. We
will explore insecurity in the workplace, avoiding toxicity in systemic hierarchy, healthy
brainstorming, and creating a culture of confident workers who bring ingenuity and life to the
library.
Youth Services Crates and Crates of Creativity
Community Engagement Holly Howard, Assistant Director of Outreach & Programming, Bath County Memorial Library
Faced with the loss of Summer Reading due to COVID-19, the Bath County Memorial Library
looked for safe options to engage participants. BCML adopted a "subscription" based service for
our patrons. Find out what worked, what didn't, and how the program expanded through the
year, and what we expect for the SRP in 2021.
10:00 – 10:50 am EST (9:00-9:50 am CST)
Concurrent Session Block 2
Library Administration It’s Too Cold in Here, a Discussion of Facilities Management at Your Library
Jeff West, Facilities Manager, Boone County Public Library
Shawn Fry, Assistant Director, Boone County Public Library
Jeff West’s job as the Facilities Manager for Boone County Public Library involves everything from
changing light bulbs, to receiving bids to replace a roof, to being part of the design team for a
brand new branch. Come ready to actively engage in this discussion as Jeff shares the process he
uses to save the library money through facilities and we learn best practices from one another.
Youth Services Daebak, It's K-pop - Inviting K-pop into Your Library
Alaysia Hamilton, Library Assistant, McCracken County Public Library
In an effort to connect with the youth, the McCracken County Public Library hosted “Daebak, It’s
K-pop.” Explore how this little library became an extraordinary K-pop fan meet. This session will
discuss the process and results, lessons learned, and overall fun from this culturally diverse teen
program.Community Engagement How Creative Writers Find Common Ground with Research (and How Librarians
Can Help)
Carrie Green, User Education Librarian, Jessamine County Public Library
Librarian Carrie Green’s book "Studies of Familiar Birds: Poems" (Able Muse Press, 2020) uses
research from books, archives, and digital libraries to tell the story of Virginia and Genevieve
Jones, authors of "Illustrations of the Nests and Eggs of Birds of Ohio" (1886). In this session,
Green will read poems to a slideshow of egg-and-nest illustrations, describing her research
process for each poem. She will also share ways that libraries can support creative writers in their
research.
Advocacy & Development Is it Time to Make Some Friends?
Wayne Onkst, President, Friends of Kentucky Libraries
With decreasing revenue but increasing demands for service, you may need a new stream of
revenue to fund programs or meet other needs. Or you may need a dedicated group to advocate
for your library or volunteer. If so, you can join about 40 Kentucky libraries that have formed
Friends groups. Join this discussion to talk to those who have started or are active in their Friends
and ask questions to see if this might be an opportunity for you to start or revitalize a Friends
group.
11:00 – 11:50 am EST (10:00-10:50 am CST)
Concurrent Session Block 3
Collections Restoring History: Designing an African American Research Database
Contemporary Issues Jennifer Gregory, Cataloging and Collection Services Manager, Boone County Public Library
Bridget Striker, Local History Coordinator, Boone County Public Library
Since 2013, BCPL's Local History Department has gathered thousands of bits of data relating to
African American history in Boone County. In 2019, the library used an opensource platform built
on linked data standards to create a comprehensive online database of all enslavement data,
illuminating the complex relationships between people, organizations, and events. More than a
year later, the database continues to evolve, incorporating new research in post-war racial
violence and mass migrations.
Community Engagement Public Libraries, Passports and Profits
Ruth Thomas, Reference Librarian, Pulaski County Public Library
Brooke Bowers, Assistant Children's Librarian, Pulaski County Public Library
Are you interested in making your library a Passport Acceptance Facility? We will discuss how to
get started, the basics of the process, the costs involved, the profit potential, and the information
and resources needed to get started.
Advocacy & Development Creating a Great Library Board of Trustees
Library Administration Georgia de Araujo, Library Director, Boyle County Public Library
Lonnie Harp, President, Danville Library, Inc.
Margaret Young Levi, Member, Boyle County Library DistrictWe all know how challenging it is to find five community members who are interested, willing,
and qualified to serve as library trustees. The Boyle County Public Library's unique structure, with
its public library district working together with a century-old private library, requires 17 trustees.
Find out how Boyle County works to recruit and train a strong library board that supports the role
of the library in the community.
Youth Services KDLA Youth Services - Programming Kits and Professional Resources
Amy Olson, Youth Services Consultant, KDLA
Don't scramble to put together a program, let Kentucky Department for Library and Archives
(KDLA) do it for you: just order, wait, unzip the suitcase, and you’re good to go. It’s that easy!
Examples of book discussion kits and thematic kits will be demonstrated and we will share new
titles from our youth services professional development and parenting collections. And finally,
our new Storytelling Audio and Book Collection will be unveiled.
12:00 – 12:50 pm EST (11:00-11:50 am CST)
Concurrent Session Block 4
Collections Intro to Science Fiction
Gary Pilkington, Emerging Technology and Spaces Specialist, Kenton County Public Library
This session was originally presented to Kenton County Public Library as a part of staff training
and is an overview of Science Fiction literature from its earliest years to present day. We will
focus on the history of Sci-Fi and its various subgenres. In addition, there are readers advisory
suggestions discussed within those sub-genres. The goal of this session is to empower you to
promote more Science Fiction works with better choices to your readers as well as provide you
with some background as to its origins and current state.
Technology Imagine: One App to Rule Them All with SimplyE
Collections Christine Peterson, Engagement & Emerging Technologies Coordinator, Amigos Library Services
Imagine a time when patrons need only a single app to retrieve your library’s digital materials ‐
ebooks, e‐audio, and video ‐ across all content providers. A national project is close to this dream.
The open source SimplyE app brings together ebooks and audiobooks into a single, easy‐to‐use
interface for patrons. We'll discuss the goals of this project, current development of the app (for
both public and academic libraries), and planned functionality.
Career & Leadership All New Certification Rules!
Library Administration Alicia McGrath, Continuing Education Consultant, KDLA
Charly Taylor, CE Consultant, KDLA
The certification of public library staff has been in existence since 1938. There have been many
changes to it over the years. Join this session to hear about some of the most extensive changes
to the certification regulations that occurred in January 2021. Learn what the new requirements
are for certification and how this may affect you.Youth Services Library Leadership and Making the Case for Connected Learning
Veronica Rainwater, Youth Services Manager, Warren County Public Library
Krista King Oaks, Youth Services Manager, Boone County Public Library
Tracy Thomas, Youth Services Supervisor, Louisville Free Public Library
How does your library connect with children and teens? Effective managers not only monitor
trends but support staff to meet complex challenges and create authentic connections with the
youth they serve. Participants of this session will discuss how to successfully inspire youth
programmers to foster inclusive learning environments that focus on equitable library services
that reach the "unreachable". Plus, ALL NEW e-course information overview for front-line youth
services staff!Kentucky Public Library Association 2021 Virtual Conference
My CEUs CEUs Session Time Session Title
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
5 9:00 am -3:30 pm Kentucky Public Library Trustee Certification Program
Thursday, March 25, 2021
1 9:00-9:50 am State of the State
1 10:00-10:50 am Keynote: Marc Brown
1 11:00-11:50 am Pandemics and Personnel Policies: How to Make Policy for the Next Pandemic
1 11:00-11:50 am Kentucky Libraries Unbound - State of the Consortium
1 11:00-11:50 am Get Lost! How a Little Outdoor Space + a Little Creativity Can Deliver an Irresistible Public Experience
1 11:00-11:50 am Monitoring & Security of Hardware Assets
1 11:00-11:50 am Rich, robust, and expressive: Vocabulary building in storytime
1 12:00-12:50 pm Documenting Library Work: Lessons We Can Learn From Technical Writers
1 12:00-12:50 pm Collection Deselection: Creating a Sustainable and Responsive Plan for your Library
1 12:00-12:50 pm Going Digital with STEAM
1 12:00-12:50 pm Connecting with Older Adults
1 12:00-12:50 pm Worry-free Website: Planning and launching a successful (and mostly painless) new website project
1 2:30-3:20 pm Keynote: Amy Sedaris
1 3:30-4:20 pm Resources to Support Social & Emotional Learning in K12
1 3:30-4:20 pm Reserve Funds: From Boredom to Excitement!
1 3:30-4:20 pm Reinvention from Top to Bottom: Building a Crown Jewel in Rural Appalachia
1 3:30-4:20 pm Adult Education and Libraries: A Natural Collaboration for GED® Testing
1 3:30-4:20 pm Browsing Without Entering - Reader's Advisory in the Covid-19 Era
1 4:30-5:20 pm Managing, Budgeting & Planning Ematerials Collections
1 4:30-5:20 pm Programming in the Time of COVID
1 4:30-5:20 pm Creating Mindful Moments at the Library
1 4:30-5:20 pm Kentucky Public Library Standards Re-Boot
Friday, March 26, 2021
1 9:00-9:50 am Trial by Fire: A New Directors Discussion
1 9:00-9:50 am Kentucky Technology Consortium Overview
1 9:00-9:50 am KYVL Digital Collections on a Virtual Shelf
1 9:00-9:50 am Help! My Boss Hates My Ideas
1 9:00-9:50 am Crates and Crates of Creativity
1 10:00-10:50 am It’s too cold in here, a discussion of facilities management at your library
1 10:00-10:50 am Daebak, It's K-pop - Inviting K-pop into Your Library
1 10:00-10:50 am How Creative Writers Find Common Ground with Research (and How Librarians Can Help)
1 10:00-10:50 am Is it Time to Make Some Friends?
1 11:00-11:50 am Restoring History: Designing an African American Research Database
1 11:00-11:50 am Public Libraries, Passports and Profits
1 11:00-11:50 am Creating a Great Library Board of Trustees
1 11:00-11:50 am KDLA Youth Services - Programming Kits and Professional Resources
1 12:00-12:50 pm Intro to Science Fiction
1 12:00-12:50 pm Imagine: One App to Rule Them All with SimplyE
1 12:00-12:50 pm All New Certification Rules!
1 12:00-12:50 pm Library Leadership and Making the Case for Connected Learning
TotalKPLA Attendee Prize PAckages
KPLA 2021 Virtual is only as engaging as YOU make it!
The more activities you complete, the more prizes you're eligible to win.
Activities to complete:
Attend the State of the State Address
Attend the Marc Brown Keynote Complete a minimum of
3 activities to be entered
Attend 2021 KPLA Awards Celebration
to win one of these
Attend the Amy Sedaris Keynote
prizes
Visit the Breathing Room
Attend Three Regular Sessions Out of Print tote
Check Out the Exhibit Hall bags
Bookmark the Sessions You Attended $25 gift cards
Visit the Conference Discord & Chat a Bit
Complete the Post-Conference Survey
Complete a minimum of 5 activities to be
entered to win one of these prizes
Amy Sedaris book package
Arthur plush & Marc Brown book package
Stress Relief package (massager, eye mask,
& coloring book)
Complete ALL the activities to be entered to win one of these prizes
Nintendo Switch Kindle Fire 10-inch Tablet
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Yoto Player - Kids Audio Player
How Do I Enter?
The Prize Package Completion Form will be posted on the Dashboard of the Conference
Website on the morning of Friday, March 26. Entries will be accepted through midnight Sunday,
March 28. Drawings will occur the following week and winners will be notified via email.You can also read
