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TO C H A N G E O R D E V E LO P S LO W LY I N TO A B E T T E R ,
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M L A & D L A J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E
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Keynote Speakers
2018 VENDORS
& BOOTHS
Associated Book Exhibit Table
Baker & Taylor 30
Becker Morgan Group 31
Blackstone Audio Table
Bound to Stay Bound 33
Douron 14 & 15
Doug Davidoff Gayle Danley James Neal Dr. Marie L. Radford EBSCO 20
Doug Davidoff is the founder and Gayle Danley is a former As ALA President, James Neal is the Marie L. Radford is an Ingram Content Group 39
CEO of Image Business national and international slam chief elected officer for the oldest and interdisciplinary scholar with
Library Interiors 10
Development. Since the day he champion. Recently she joined largest library association in the world. interests in the library and
opened Image's doors 10 years the Kennedy Center's roster of He served as the vice president for information field, interpersonal Manns Woodward Studios 22
ago, he's helped numerous small master teaching artists information services and university communication and cultural Maryland Relay 40
to medium-sized organizations providing high level arts librarian at Columbia University from studies. She is a researcher and 38
MEDI
reach their goals and successfully integration workshops for 2001- 2014. He holds an MSLS and an consultant inn qualitative
grow their businesses. language arts educators. MA in history from Columbia assessment of library services and Midwest Tape Table
He is the author of five books in She earned a Master's degree University and a BA in Russian studies programs. NASA 1
the realm of sales, marketing and in radio, Television and Film from Rutgers University. He also holds Her research focus is on Overdrive 21
finance: most recently The 11 Laws from Syracuse University. a certificate in advanced librarianship qualitative research,
Recorded Books 11
of Accelerating Business Growth. Embracing the stimulating art from Columbia University. communication within virtual and
Doug's most recent work has form of Slam poetry, she Upon being elected Vice traditional library contexts, and TLC - The Library Corporation 19
focused on the precepts of immediately won the National President/President Elect, James postmodern approaches to media
creating demand and enabling Individual Slam Poet remarked, “I am honored to serve as stereotypes of librarians/libraries.
companies to make their Competition and follow up by president elect of the American Among her most recent books are 2018 VENDOR
competition irrelevant, which has becoming the 1996 Library Association. My commitment Library Conversations: Reclaiming
set the stage for the past 10 years International Slam Poet is to a successful and influential ALA, Interpersonal Communication PRESENTATION
at Image. He's always on top of Champion. She has turned her to a profession characterized by Theory for Understanding Thursday, May 3, 2018
the latest trends and keeps the pain and joy, courage and service, diversity, impact and Professional Encounters and
rest of the Image Team on their optimism into pages and leadership, to the readers and users Research methods in Library and
toes with his witty jokes. pages of Slam poetry that she who depend on our libraries, and to Information Science. She received
Overdrive, Inc.
shares with the public. the individuals who work in and the 2010 ALA/RUSA Mudge Community Outreach:
advocate in support of libraries. I will Award for distinguished Best Practices to Reach
invest my experience in advancing our contributions to reference. and Engage New Users
priorities of advocacy, information
policy, and professional and
TLC-The Library Corporation
leadership development, always Rapid Growth of Makerspace
striving for an ALA built on ethics,
inclusion, conversation and Presentations will take place outside
transparency. Libraries Transform!!” of the vendor area. Time: TBD
6 EVOLVE
Conference Committee 2017-2018 Conference Sponsors Acronym Key
Michelle Hamiel, Conference Director PLATINUM MARYLAND
Tiffany Sutherland, Assistant Conference Director Eastern Shore Regional Library, Southern Maryland Regional Library ACRL MD Association of College and Research
Michelle Hughes, DLA President and Conference Director Association and Western Maryland Regional Library: Conference Tote Bags Libraries, MD
Margaret Carty, MLA Executive Director Harford County Public Library: Exhibits Opening Coffee Service CC Conference Committee
Cathay Keough, DLA Executive Director Delaware Division of Libraries: Friday Luncheon Speaker CSD Children’s Services Division
Kacey Martin, Marketing Chair Frederick County Public Libraries: Ice Cream Break GIIG Government Information Interest Group
Kate Monagan, Vendors Carroll County Public Library: Author Award Luncheon IFP Intellectual Freedom Panel
Cynthia Dennis, Silent Auction Chair LAIG Library Advocacy Interest Group
Mike Keil, Pub Quiz Chair GOLD LDD Leadership Development Division
Megan Jones, Poster Sessions Chair Recorded Books: Maryland Author Award MAPIG Maryland Adult Programming Interest Group
Calvert Library, Charles County Public Library, St. Mary’s County Library, MIG Maker Interest Group
Maryland
Southern Maryland Regional Library Association: Lanyard & Badge MLA Maryland Library Association
June Brittingham Jennifer Jones Carly Reighard MLATECH Technology Committee
Holder Combination
Jim DeArmey Megan Jones Sharon Reidt MLLI Maryland Library Leadership Institute
Lois Entner Monica McAbee Ashley Rogers SILVER MSDE Maryland State Department of Education
Josephine Ford Amy Myers Carrie Sanders Delaware Division of Libraries: Onsite Conference Program MSL Maryland State Library
Christine Freeman Stephanie Murphy Conni Strittmatter Martha Grahame: Internet Café NMIG New Member Interest Group
Lunden Gillespie Erin Neusbaum Lois Thom Wicomico Public Libraries: Pub Quiz OSIG Outreach Services Interest Group
Britany Herz Glenn Carl Olson Andrea Thomas BRONZE PDP Professional Development Panel
Dwyn Griffin Tina Pickens Erik Walls PSD Public Services Division
Lucy Holman, University of Baltimore: Ribbons
Amy Jenkins Stuart Ragland Zeke White RAIG Reader’s Advisory Interest Group
Washington County Free Library: Flowers SMUG Social Media Users Group
Tyler Wolfe
Delaware SSD Support Staff Division
Michelle Hughes, Conference Director Molly Olney-Zide Internet Cafe TIG Teen Interest Group
Cathay Keough, Executive Director Kim Read The Internet Café will be open from Wednesday through the TSD Technical Services Division
Kay Bowes Catherine Wimberley conference. The Café is located in the foyer of the Chesapeake Ballroom. DELAWARE
Katie McDonough Jessica Webb CRLD Division of College and Research Libraries
Continuing Education Contact Hours DASL Division of Delaware Association of School
The final decision on whether or not to award CEUs for any Librarians
MLA Steering Committee program lies with the Staff Coordinator for each library system. DDL Delaware Division of Libraries
Denise Davis, President DLA Delaware Library Association
Joe Thompson, Vice President/President Elect Silent Auction FODL Friends of Delaware Libraries
Mary Anne Bowman, Secretary Once again the conference will feature a silent IF Committee on Intellectual Freedom
Patty Sundberg, Treasurer auction with something for everyone! Be sure to PLD Public Libraries Division
YSD Youth Services Division
Michelle Hamiel, Conference Director check out the display in the Chesapeake Ballroom
Lucy Holman, ALA Councilor and find something you just cannot go home without!
Margaret Carty, Executive Director SILENT AUCTION SCHEDULE Beer Shindig
Thursday 8:00am - 5:30pm | Friday 8:00am - 10:45am Are you attending a preconference this year?
DLA Executive Board Winners may pick up their items after 11:15am Looking forward to catching up with your library
Michelle Hughes, President/Conference Chair friends on Wednesday night? Come grab a brew
Adrienne Johnson, Secretary
Joel Rudnick, Treasurer
Poster Session at our BEER SHINDIG! We will be in the Michener’s
Learn about the new courses your colleagues are charting at this year’s Lounge (Lobby Lounge) starting at 8:00pm.
Lauren Wallis, DLA Chapter Councilor/ President of the poster session! You’ll be inspired by the innovative projects, services, See you there!
Friends of the Delaware Libraries/ DLA Silent Auction Chair and research conducted by your fellow librarians. Hear from professionals
BEER
Cathay Keough, Executive Director in every area of library service to see what they are doing and how they
Kay Bowes are doing it. Come by anytime on Thursday to explore the posters yourself
or drop in between 10:00-10:30 or 2:30-3:00 to interact with the poster
session authors. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get ideas, SHINDIG
MICHENER’S LIBRARY
network with colleagues, and see what is new in our region’s libraries.
2018 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE 7
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Pre-Conferences
7:30 REGISTRATION OPENS 9:00 - 12:00 ADVOCACY BOOTCAMP
James LaRue - Director of Office, ALA Intellectual
9:00 - 12:00 CREATING AND MANAGING A HUMAN LIBRARY Freedom and the Freedom to Read Foundation,
Laksamee Putnam - Research and Instruction Marci Merola - Director of the ALA Office for Literacy
Librarian, Albert S. Cook Library, Towson University, Advocacy
Alan Simpson - Assistant Manager, Howard County Have you always wanted to learn more about how to
Library System, Savage Branch, Allison Jessing - effectively advocate for libraries but don't know
where to start? The ALA Advocacy Bootcamp is the James LaRue Marci Merola
Events and Seminars Manager, Howard County
Library System, Robert Wetherall - Consultant, perfect place to begin. The Advocacy Bootcamp will cover basics such as messaging,
Delaware Division of Libraries networking, community engagement and Intellectual Freedom. Attendees will also learn
A Human Library is composed of people with titles about key issues impacting their state and will learn to create an advocacy plan for their
that reflect aspects of their life story where they have Laksamee Putnam Alan Simpson library. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from true advocacy experts.
experienced bias, prejudice, discrimination, or Lunch will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
hardship based on their identity, race, religion or Sponsor: LAIG This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.
another factor. During a Human Library event, Human
Books are available for Readers to “check out” for an 9:00 - 12:00 FACING THE CHALLENGES OF RE-ENTRY:
open and respectful conversation around the topic of How MD Public Libraries Can Assist Young Ex-Offenders in
their title. Human Libraries are places where touch
Attaining Success in the Community
questions are expected, asked and answered. Learn
June Brittingham - CE Libraries (DLLR), Janet Lane - Director of Justice Re-
how Human Libraries have been implemented within Allison Jessing Robert Wetherall investment, Governor’s Office, Richard Alchin - Delaware Ex-Offender Advocate
academic and public libraries and how they have
impacted those communities. Thousands of incarcerated men and women in Maryland, many of them
young adults will be released from prisons in the coming year and will become
Lunch will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 1:00pm. June Brittingham
part of your community whether visible or not. The challenges they face and
Sponsor: ACRL-MD
This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.
the barriers they must overcome are huge. How can your local library assist in providing useful
information that will be helpful to this population? Join us for an interactive workshop to discuss
these barriers, hear what is needed and what is being done throughout the state to offer
assistance and participate in small group brainstorming sessions to create helpful and encouraging
programs that would work in your library.
Lunch will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
Sponsor: CE Libraries This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.
8 EVOLVE
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Pre-Conferences
9:00 - 4:00 INTRO TO STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP 9:00 - 4:00 THE LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE TO HOMELESSNESS
Maureen Sullivan - Past President of ALA, winner of the 2016 Joseph W. Lippincott Award, and Ryan Dowd - Executive Director of Hesed House
Facilitator and Curriculum Developer for the 2017 MD Library Leadership Institute Do you have patrons who bring in too many bags? Smell really bad?
Working in Library administration-especially as an associate director or new director-is challenging Panhandle in your library? Argue with you and other patrons? This
work. Unfortunately, there's no “user's guide” to help. But, we can learn a great deal from those interactive training is much more than simple “sensitivity training.” You
who have been there. This workshop involves a panel of seasoned and experienced library will learn why homeless individuals do what they do and the practical
administrators willing to share advice on topics like relationships, boards, and politics. Former tools for resolving problems. There is a special focus on mentally ill and/or
human resources administrator for the University of Maryland and Yale University libraries, addicted patrons. After this training, you will have more confidence with Ryan Dowd
Maureen Sullivan will facilitate this enlightening session. homeless patrons. Dowd's book, The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness will be published in
Lunch will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 1:00pm. 2018 by the American Library Association.
Sponsor: Maryland Library Leadership Institute & the Maryland State Library Lunch will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
This program is worth 6 contact hours of continuing education.
Sponsor: DLA/MLA-PSD
This program is worth 6 contact hours of continuing education.
1:00 - 4:00 LIGHTS, CAMERA...ACTION! Revitalize Programming through Live
Action Puppet Theater 4:30 - 5:30 KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Kristin Bodvin - Library Associate III, Programming Specialist Outreach Services, Erin Snell - DOUG DAVIDOFF - President, Imagine LLC
Library Associate, Outreach Services, Belinda Bauman - Library Associate, Outreach Services,
In a world seemingly driven more and more by technology, where the
Lana Montgomery - Library Associate, Outreach Services, Kelly Gordon - Library Associate,
meaning of community gets continually distorted and ambiguous, there
Outreach Services, all from Carroll County Public Library
are still certain principles that drive connection. Organizations that
Experience an entertaining and interactive puppet show performed by seasoned puppeteers. Be connect become increasingly immune to disruption and are able to rise
inspired to create puppet performances to enthrall your community and boost program above the noise to remain relevant.
attendance. Through lively discussion we'll share how to plan, create, and perform a puppetry Doug Davidoff
experience that fits your needs. Additionally, we'll brainstorm ways to overcome challenges you
may meet while integrating puppetry into your library. Flash your backstage pass for a behind the 6:00 - 7:00 ALL-CONFERENCE RECEPTION
scenes look at how the magic happens.
Lunch will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
Sponsor: CSD
This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.
7:00 - 9:00 BEER SHINDIG IN MICHENER LOUNGE
Drinks for the MLA/DLA conference participants will be at Happy Hour BEER
SHINDIG
prices. Come relax, network and socialize. Group games will be provided MICHENER’S LIBRARY
by the MLA Conference Social Committee.
1:00 - 4:00 POSITIVE YOUTH CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND
SOCIAL ACTION THROUGH LIBRARIES AND
COMMUNITIES 8:00 and 8:45 ESCAPE ROOM
Tricia George - Teen Services Librarian, Hartford Public Library, Hartford, A mad scientist invented a Zombie Panda Serum that unsurprisingly is
CT, Gabrielle Barnes - Director, YOUmedia and Teen Services, Hartford out of control. Work together in teams to solve puzzles and create a cure
Public Library, Hartford, CT for the Zombie-Panda-emic in this escape room style activity. This social
Why do teens find value in participating in social action and civic event will be held twice: at 8:00pm and 8:45pm. Registration will be
Tricia George
engagements projects? How can libraries promote and support youth and limited to 25 participants for each time slot. Pre-registration required.
community led social engagement and social action projects? What value
does youth-led civic engagement bring to the community? These are just The Delaware Health and Social Services Library created this program
some of the questions that will be answered in this pre-conference in which with generous sponsorship from the Friends of the Delaware Libraries.
library staff and community members will facilitate discussion and learning
related to bringing youth-led social action and civic engagement activities to
libraries.
Lunch will be served in the restaurant from 12:00 to 1:00pm.
Gabrielle Barnes
Sponsor: MSL
This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.
2018 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA18 Find Us On Lanyrd! 9
presents
Recorded Books is the only company
that offers books, magazines, comics,
unique streaming video, and more
available in a single app – making it
simple for you AND your patrons to
order and access great content!
Visit Booth #11 for details.
recordedbooks.com
1-877-828-2833Thursday, May 3, 2018
7:00 REGISTRATION OPENS Private corporations that have failed to protect personally identifiable consumer data from hackers
or have used data contrary to the interests of consumers are undergoing scrutiny. Libraries are
8:00 - 9:00 GRAND OPENING, VENDOR EXHIBIT AREA governed by state privacy laws and guided by their ethical commitment to respect and protect
users' privacy and data. What are the implications for libraries as we consider expanding online
8:00 - 9:00 CONFERENCE ORIENTATION service options, new opportunities to collect and analyze patron data, or contracts with vendors to
First time attending the conference? Wondering what MLA and DLA can do for you? Curious provide enhanced or new services? Have we taken adequate precautions in this complex
about how to meet fellow librarians in our new venue? And how does one decide what sessions environment? Do our users have adequate options to protect their privacy? Learn more about these
to attend? Discover the answers to these questions and more from MLA/DLA leaders and active issues as well as state privacy law in Maryland and Delaware; how libraries are updating policies and
members at the conference orientation. Get ready to explore! practices to protect user data; the potential to negotiate contracts with vendors that protect library
users' data; and more.
8:00 - 4:00 POSTER SESSIONS Sponsor: IFP
Come learn how libraries are evolving to meet the changing needs of their communities at this This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education.
year's poster session. You'll be inspired by the innovative projects, services and research
conducted by your fellow Maryland and Delaware librarians. Come by anytime on Thursday to 9:00 - 10:00 UPDATE FROM THE MARYLAND
explore the posters yourself or drop in between 10:00am and 10:30am or 2:30pm-3:00pm to
interact with the poster session authors. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get ideas, AND DELAWARE STATE LIBRARIES
network with colleagues, and to see what is new in Maryland and Delaware libraries. Irene Padilla - MD State Librarian, Tamar Sarnoff - Branch
Chief, MD Public Library and State Networking Branch,
Leslie Bowman - Director, Maryland State Library for the Irene Padilla Tamar Sarnoff
8:00 - 5:30 SILENT AUCTION OPENS Blind and Physically Handicapped, John Owen -
Assistant Branch Chief, Maryland State Library for the
Blind and Physically Handicapped, Dr. Annie Norman - DE
State Librarian, Beth-Ann Ryan - Deputy Director,
9:00 - 11:00 LIBRARY Delaware Division of Libraries
The Delaware and Maryland State Libraries will share
PRIVACY LAW, ETHICS AND updates about state programming and initiatives. Come
THIRD PARTIES: How hear what has been happening in Delaware and Maryland Leslie Bowman John Owen
Libraries Must Evolve in the regarding STEM and Tech education programming, early
Era of Data Sharing, Data childhood literacy and learning, staff development
opportunities, capital projects, accessibility services, and
Analysis and Security Breaches Denise Davis James LaRue Erica Karmes-Jesonis
much more.
Denise Davis - MLA President and Director Emerita of Cecil County Public Library, James LaRue,
Sponsor: Maryland State Library and Delaware Division
Director, ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom, Erica Karmes-Jesonis - Technology Services
of Libraries
Manager, Cecil County Public Library This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Dr. Annie Norman Beth-Ann Ryan
2018 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA18 Find Us On Lanyrd! 11Thursday, May 3, 2018
9:00 - 10:00 A HOBBIT, A JEDI AND JAMES BOND WALK 9:00 - 10:00 THE ONLY CONSTANT IS
INTO THE LIBRARY: Lessons on Change from Fictional CHANGE: Adapting for the E-resources
Characters Environment
Andrea Berstler - Executive Director, Wicomico Public Libraries Leigh Ann DePope - Head of Acquisitions, Maggie
Change is not only inevitable, but it's a wonderful plot device. Fictional 11 Saponaro - Head of Collections Development, and
characters provide us with some great illustrations of successful ways to Kelley O’Neal - Spatial Data and Maps Librarian,
manage change, take advantage of opportunities provided by those University of Maryland, College Park
Andrea Berstler Leigh Ann DePope Maggie Saponaro
changes, and keep an organization's mission in focus at the same time. Leigh Ann DePope, Maggie Saponaro and Kelley
Sponsor: LDD O'Neal will talk about the on-going e-resource review process implemented at UMCP, each
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
discussing their respective roles in the process and the communication that developed across
9:00 - 11:00 EMBEDDED LIBRARIANSHIP, Eradicating departments to facilitate the review process.
Sponsor: ACRL-MD
Achievement Gaps This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Christine Kamt - Storyville Coordinator, Baltimore County Public Library-
Woodlawn Branch, Tyler Vachon - Librarian II, Baltimore County Public 9:00 - 10:00 SHOW ME THE MONEY: How
Library-Woodlawn Branch, Rachel Zukowski - Youth Services Coordinator,
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Christine Freeman - Early to Help Your Customers Navigate the World
Literacy and Children’s Services Manager, Montgomery County Public Library Rachel Zukowski of Grants
This presentation will describe embedded librarianship projects that were designed to engage Alyssa Checkai - Librarian III, Pam Bowling - Library
our community in non-traditional settings. The locations and partners were chosen specifically to Associate, April Tull - Library Associate, all from Anne
address different achievement gaps in school readiness and academic performance. The first Arundel County Public Library Funding Information
Network Team Alyssa Checkai Pam Bowling
used embedded librarianship in the waiting room of WIC, to promote early literacy to the
families receiving services. The second was visiting a community Health Center during their Want to help nonprofit organizations in your area? Funding Information
vaccination clinics, and the third partnered with three area barbershops visited in support of Network (FIN) partners offer resources and training on how to search and
Summer @ Your Library 2017. Best practices will be shared for those interested in replicating or apply for grants. Learn about what it means to ba a FIN and how it can
creating embedded librarianship projects. benefit your community. Discuss how to improve and expand your FIN's
Sponsor: CSD programming, marketing, networking and outreach.
This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. Sponsor: PSD
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
9:00 - 10:00 ONBOARDING IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES April Tull
Russell Michalak - Director of the Library and Learning 9:00 - 10:00 AGGRESSING AND REGRESSING:
Center, Monica Rysavy - Director of Institutional Understanding Microaggressions and How
Research, both from Goldey-Beacom College
to Reduce Occurrences at Your Workplace
The Director of the Library and Learning Center (LLC) Jasmine Harris, Sarah Jane Miller - both Assistant
instituted in 2017, a formal online orientation by Library Managers, Baltimore County Public Library
requiring all student workers in the library, academic
resource center, and office of information technology Microagressions may sound like a new term, but the
to take a pre-test, watch an online training video, and damage they cause is prevalent. Join Jasmine Harris
take a post-test to successfully communicate the and Sarah Jane Miller, to learn more about what they
Russell Michalak Monica Rysavy
departments' goals, history, and power structure are, why they harm, and how to address them. Tools
(Bauer, 2010). Onboarding student workers, with varied schedules, who are expected to be and talking points will help attendees feel empowered Jasmine Harris Sarah Jane Miller
competent with the job competencies of all job roles in an academic library department can be to ensure libraries are welcoming for all.
challenging. Sponsor: SSD
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Sponsor: DLA-CRLD
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
12 EVOLVEThursday, May 3, 2018 10:00 - 12:00 GET YOUR RESUME NOTICED
9:00 - 10:00 DECISIONS, DECISIONS, DECISIONS: Using Sheila McDuff - Associate Director, Public Services and
Staff Development, Frederick County Public Libraries,
Data Visualization to Finally Make Sense of It All
Carrie Plymire - Director, Calvert County Library,
Michael Gannon - Chief Operating Officer, Colin Khern - Business
Jeffrey Naftal - HR Director, Prince George’s County
Intelligence Analyst, Lynn Stonesifer - Chief Materials Management, all from
Memorial Library System
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS)
Bring your resume and work with library experts to Sheila McDuff Carrie Plymire
Running a library efficiently is crucial to its long-term success. That means
learn how to build your resume, showcase your
monitoring appropriate staffing, ensuring visitors have the services and
Michael Gannon accomplishments and highlight your strengths in one on one sessions.
resources they want and need, and overseeing the proper distribution of the
collection. But it's not so easy to do when your data is buried in Excel spreadsheets and Google Sponsor: CC This program offers no contact hours of continuing education.
documents! The Maryland State Library has implemented Tableau, a data visualization software,
throughout all public libraries in the state. See how PGCMLS is using it for enhancing collection 10:30 - 11:30 CREATIVITY IN THE WORKPLACE
development, monitoring circulation patterns and analyzing programming metrics. Jennifer Hopwood - Training Coordinator, Southern Maryland Regional
Sponsor: PSD/TSD Library Association
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
This session focuses on the study of creativity and how creative ideas
happen, the difference between creativity and innovation, and how
9:00 - 10:00 TIPS FOR BOOKING AN AUTHOR PROGRAM creativity can be infused into every aspect of an organization. Participants
FOR YOUR IBRARY will be introduced to some of the theories behind the study of creativity.
Beth Nawalinski - Executive Director of United for Libraries: Association of They will also hear examples of creativity tools and techniques beyond
Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations brainstorming that can be applied in their organizations. Jennifer Hopwood
A great way to promote reading and provide a fun program for readers is Sponsor: LDD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
to hold an author event. Authors are often eager to find a venue for
promoting their work and readers always enjoy hearing the story behind 10:30 - 11:30 VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY (VCU) LIBRARIES
the writing. Beth and a panel of speakers (including an author) will share Beth Nawalinski
RUNS CAMPAIGN ENCOURAGING STUDENTS TO #VETYOURSOURCES
best practices for finding speakers, event planning, marketing and publicity, advance logistics,
and day of event tips for a successful author program. Laura Gariepy - Head of Teaching, Learning and Information, VCU Libraries at
Sponsor: DLA-FODL This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
This is a “how-to” presentation by Laura Gariepy explaining how their
10:00 - 10:30 VISIT THE VENDORS campaign, #VetYourSources, evolved and the impact it made on VCU
students to use judgment and sound library resources to discern “fake
news” from factual. Ms Gariepy will explain the campaign from conception
10:30 - 11:30 MLA LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: through implementation and future directions.
What’s New & What To Do Sponsor: MM This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Laura Gariepy
Mary Baykan - Director, Washington County Free
Library/MLA Legislative Officer, Natalie Edington - 10:30 - 11:30 CREATE A CULTURE OF OPPORTUNITY!
Assistant Director, Baltimore County Public Craig W. Anderson - Director, Boundary County Library, Bonners Fire,
Library/MLA Assistant Legislative Officer Idaho - Library Journal’s 2017 “Best Small Library in America”
Be a stronger advocate for libraries! Find out what Welcome to a world in which you are invited to Dream Big and believe that
happened to libraries during the 2018 Maryland Mary Baykan Natalie Edington positive steps are real, and that you can be a change agent in growing a
legislative session. Learn which legislation and issues are strong, vibrant community. Today, begin by Creating a Vision of Hope in
currently facing libraries at the federal level. Hear about Engage and how you can use it to yourself and those around you. From this vision, move to Develop a Solid
advocate for libraries. Both new and experienced advocates will gain a better understanding of the Plan, with steps that lead toward success. Next, Foster Understanding in
political landscape for libraries and how to advocate effectively. Stakeholders, then With Support, Move Forwards to Your Goal – your shared
Craig Anderson
Sponsor: Legislative Panel Vision of Hope. I truly hope to see you all as we share our time, our love of
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. what a library is and can be, and our commitment to our community.
Sponsor: DLA DDL This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
2018 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA18 Find Us On Lanyrd! 13Thursday, May 3, 2018 1What would be enough? Load up your Original Broadway Cast Recording and get ready to sing
10:30 - 11:30 ADULTS AS LEARNERS: Applying Adult Learning along as we delve into the leadership themes portrayed in this incredibly popular musical. These
vibrant characters provide us excellent examples of behaviors to model - and avoid – as we each
Theory to Training and Programming in Your Library develop our own leadership skills and mentor the next generation. We will consider how we can
Kimberly Miller - Learning Technologies Librarian, Towson University each use pop-culture, art, and history to inspire the development of personal leadership skills, and
Libraries naturally support human growth, curiosity, and, above all else, you will take away leadership lessons that you can apply in your own library setting. This fun and
learning. Our spectrum of learning services may include anything from engaging program will include active discussions, so be prepared to share your own lessons-
community programming and information literacy instruction to internal learned, quote your favorite lyrics, and above all else, don't throw away your shot!
staff professional development and education. But how can we apply what Sponsor: PSD
Kimberly Miller This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
we know about how people learn to shed new light on building strong
library learning environments? This session focuses on how understanding adults as learners may
shape effective library staff professional development, as well as library programming for our 11:45 - 1:15 WILLIAM G. WILSON MARYLAND AUTHOR
adult patrons or students. Guided by adult learning theories, this session considers how typical AWARD LUNCHEON WITH GAYLE DANLEY
professional development, programming, or instruction aligns with assumptions about adults as William G. Wilson Author Award recipient Gayle Danley is a former National
learners. Attendees will learn about concepts central to adult learning theories before applying and International Poetry Slam Champion. CBS' 60 Minutes featured her
the theories to designing programming or training at their libraries. ground-breaking work with middle school students in Maryland. She has
Sponsor: ACRL-MD been providing in-depth poetry residencies in schools across the country
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. and has self-published five books of poetry. She is extremely grateful to be
10:30 - 11:30 ESSA AND ADVOCACY recognized by the Maryland Library Association and will speak on the topic GAYLE DANLEY
Carl “Jay” Bansback - former Program Specialist for School Libraries for the of how poetry can be used to save our children's lives.
Maryland State Department of Education, worked on behalf of ALA/AASL The William G. Wilson Maryland Author Award is generously
on the passage of ESSA with the ALA Washington Office, and currently supported by Recorded Books, LLC
works with the AALS Vision for Implementing ESSA Task Force
Participants will learn the latest about the Every Student Success Act (ESSA), 1:30 - 2:30 MAXIMIZING YOUR LIBRARY’S IMPACT THROUGH VIDEO!
where school libraries are included in the current law, what was approved in Carl “Jay” Bansbach Meghan McCorkell - Communications Director, Enoch Pratt Free Library
Delaware's state plan relating to school (and public) libraries, and how to best advocate for funds Meghan McCorkell will share how to maximize the impact of library
moving forward. There will be time during the presentation for participants to identify potential marketing through videos. Whether you are focused on fundraising, fostering
stakeholders and begin the development of strategies for targeted advocacy. staff development or just trying to inform the public…she will show you how
Sponsor: DLA-DASL video can help the message. No video equipment? No Problem. She will also
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. show you hacks so you can still reach your video goals!
Sponsor: MSL/DLA YSD
10:30 - 11:30 FAKE NEWS IN A FACT-AVERSE WORLD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Meghan McCorkell
Andrea Boothby Rice - Public Services Librarian, Queen Anne’s County
Library 1:30 - 2:30 MOTIVATING & ENGAGING YOUR TEAM
Fake news…heard about it lately? What exactly does that mean and what can Shirley Mason - Circulation Services Manager, Baltimore
you do about it? Learn how to navigate the endless amount of information County Public Library, Moneik Frazier - Circulation
coming to you by being able to define and identify fake news and help your Services Specialist, Prince George’s County Memorial
library patrons be better information consumers in the process. Library System
Sponsor: IFP Andrea Boothby Rice In this workshop, you will learn tips on how to get and
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. keep your staff engaged. Creating an engaged and
motivated staff will increase productivity and produce
excellent customer service for your patrons. At the end
10:30 - 11:30 MY SHOT: Leadership Lessons of this workshop, you will be able to not only motivate
Shirley Mason Moneik Frazier
Through the Lens of Hamilton, An American your staff, but inspire them.
Musical Sponsor: SSD
Tracy Miller - Branch Manager, Harford County Public This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Library, Fallston Branch, Joseph Thompson - Director of
Public Services, Carroll County Public Library
What are you waiting for? What do you stall for? Tracy Miller Joseph Thompson
14 EVOLVEThursday, May 3, 2018 1:30 - 2:30 ASSESSING PROSPECTIVE GRADUATE SCHOOLS
1:30 - 2:30 PUBLIC SPEAKING TIPS FOR LIBRARIANS BASED ON LIBRARY RESOURCES AND MATERIALS
George E. Shogan - Club Officer for the Dover Free Speakers Toastmasters Semhar Yohannes - Science Reference and Instruction Librarian, University
Do you have something to share but you're afraid to get in front of an audience and present your of Maryland, Baltimore County
ideas? Does the thought of public speaking make you nervous? Learn tips on how to be a great Looking for a new tool to measure students' information literacy
presenter and gain confidence in public speaking skills. George will guide participants on how to comprehension? In this workshop, participants will learn how a mid-size
make an introduction and organize your speech, including the importance of mind-mapping and university library instruction program developed a summative assessment
Semhar Yohannes
rehearsing. tool that allows students to evaluate prospective graduate schools based
Sponsor: DLA YSD on their library resources and services. The assessment tool, a participatory-designed checklist
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. developed collaboratively with students and librarians, lets students practice their newly
developed information literacy skills of determining the extent of information needed; accessing
1:30 - 2:30 USE YOUR BRAIN: Applying Neuroscience to needed information effectively and efficiently; and understanding the economic and legal issues
surrounding the use of information and access. The summative tool works best for students
Transfer Learning from the Classroom to the Workplace going to graduate schools but can be modified for transferring community college students.
Katie George - Professional Development Instructor, Howard County
Sponsor: ACRL-MD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Library System
Neuroscientists are making dramatic discoveries about the way our brains 1:30 - 2:30 TEEN ACTION GROUP:
learn, including the roles biology, emotions, and peers play in the learning
process. Leverage those discoveries to enhance your own professional Transformation Through Action
development. Learn key strategies to remember more, build on previous Katie George STEM-Related
experience, identify new areas to explore, and apply new skills and knowledge at work; then create Ana Martinez - Library Associate, Prince George’s
a learning plan for yourself. County Memorial Library System, Eyoel Delessa - Youth
Sponsor: LDD Services Librarian, Prince George’s County Memorial
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Library System Ana Martinez Eyoel Delessa
There is no specific science for creating strong teen programming at libraries. However, there are
1:30 - 2:30 DID YOU SERVE IN THE MILITARY? How Libraries overarching themes and strategies that can help facilitate such programs. In this workshop, we
plan to share what some of those themes and strategies are that have helped us have a vibrant
are Effectively Engaging the Service Member, Veteran and
and engaged teen presence at the Hyattsville Branch Library. Through our Teen Action Group, we
Military Family Community provide weekly programming and volunteer opportunities to our teen patrons. We use team-
Dana Hendrickson - Director, Outreach and Advocacy, Maryland building activities, STEM related projects, and community service projects to hold and retain their
Department of Veteran Affairs interest. A level of emotional intelligence and empathy from the staff towards the teens is integral
Focusing on service to the military and veteran community, this session will to creating a welcoming environment. And, of course, it never hurts to have snacks! Join Youth
provide an overview of state programs for veterans, resources for how Dana Hendrickson Services Librarian, Eyoel Delessa and Library Associate, Ana Martinez, as they discuss all these
library staff can become culturally competent and program ideas for reengaging the military and different elements.
veteran community. Attendees will learn from best practices for engagement, to include discussion Sponsor: TIG This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
groups, book clubs, art projects and more.
Sponsor: MSL 1:30 - 2:30 COMMUNITY ADVOCACY - Working with and
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Without Friends Groups
Skip Dye - Vice President Library Marketing and Digital Sales and Vice
1:30 - 2:30 BECOME AN INTERNATIONALIZED LIBRARIAN President, Director of Sales Operations, Penguin Random House LLC,
Michael Dowling - Director, Chapter Relations Office, ALA Beth Nawalinski - Executive Director of United for Libraries, Association of
Want to be engaged in the global library community? There are many ways to Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations
get involved. Michael Dowling, Director of ALA's International Relations Office Can you list three reasons why community advocacy is important to libraries, Beth Nawalinski
and current member of the IFLA Governing Board will provide you with ideas, what the advantages are of having a Friends group, or two ways in which a system wide Friends
advice, and connections to get you started. group is more or less beneficial than individual branch based groups? Skip Dye from Penguin
Sponsor: CC Random House LLC will draw on his active involvement in ALA as a Board Member of United for
Michael Dowling
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.1 contact hour of continuing education. Libraries and current Vice President, President Elect.
Sponsor: CML This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
2018 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA18 Find Us On Lanyrd! 15Thursday, May 3, 2018 3:00 - 4:00 VIRTUAL
1:30 - 2:30 PARKER SOLAR PROBE: A Mission to Touch the Sun REALITY TEEN ZONE:
Dr. C. Alex Young - Associate Director for Science, Heliophysics Science Plan, Fund, Launch
Division, NASA GSFC Ella Alonso - Library Associate I,
Nature brought the sun's corona to us via a total solar eclipse in August of Maddie Clybourn - Digital
2017. Now we are going to the sun's corona, up close and personal with the Services Librarian III, and Joe
launch of the Parker Solar Probe in July 2018. This will be the first space Vincent - Librarian I, Youth
Ella Alonso Maddie Clybourn Joe Vincent
mission to fly directly into the sun's outer atmosphere. Services, all from Prince George’s
Sponsor: CC This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Dr. C. Alex Young Memorial Library System
Thinking about creating a virtual reality space in your library? Start with your teens! This session is
2:30 - 3:00 VISIT THE VENDORS / ENJOY AN ICE CREAM BREAK designed to illuminate the steps we took in creating a virtual reality space in our Teen Zone, and to
Sponsored by Frederick County Public Libraries provide resources and advice on incorporating VR into your own library plans. We will highlight our
proposal and funding process, technical tips and tricks, and provide resources to get you started in
3:00 - 5:00 BRING A SMILE TO THEIR FACES: Programming for Patrons with setting up and planning for your library VR teen space. The future is now and your teen patrons
are here for it.
Dementia
Linda Gorman - MLS, Director, Harrison Medical Library, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center Sponsor: TIG
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
More than 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, one of the most common forms
of dementia, and this number increases daily. By understanding the difficulties of persons living
with dementia, librarians can create exciting programming that meets them where they are in their 3:00 - 4:00 MAPS, FOR GOODNESS’ SAKE!
journeys. This hands-on program will introduce participants to problems faced by those living with Running a Mapathon at Your Library
dementia and the specific types of reading programs from which they will benefit. Participants will Eden Parks - Librarian for Outreach and Student
then develop a short programming session customized for persons with dementia. Engagement, Carl P. Olson - Librarian for Geography,
Sponsor: PSD/OSIG This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education both at Towson University
“Mapathons” bring together individuals of all skill levels
3:00 - 5:00 DIVERSITY: Building Empathy and Social Capacity to create interactive maps of poor and under mapped
Eden Parks Carl P. Olson
Through Literature regions of the world. Colleges, universities, public
Ny’ilah Whitaker - Teen Specialist, Enoch Pratt Free Library libraries, and schools have hosted these gatherings, using publicly available tools, such as
OpenStreetMap, to accomplish this goal. Ms. Eden Parks and Mr. Carl Olson held a Mapathon for
The teen brain, while mysterious in its development, puts teens in the perfect
students, faculty, and staff at Towson University's Albert S. Cook Library in November of 2017 as part
place to grow and expand. Join in on paneled conversations that will inform
of GIS Week. They will share their experience in library outreach, interactive learning and “citizen
and spark your creativity to plan and collaborate with others in your community
science” initiatives.
that will help teens and young adults engage the world around them in a safe
and exciting way. Ny’ilah Whitaker Sponsor: GIIG
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Sponsor: TIG This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education
3:00 - 4:00 CONVERSATIONS WITH GAYLE DANLEY,
winner of the William G. Wilson Maryland Author Award
The William G. Wilson Maryland Author Award
is sponsored by the Conference Committee
Gayle Danley
16 EVOLVEThursday, May 3, 2018 3:00 - 5:00 GOT A MINUTE? Strategies for Time
Management and Organizational Skills
3:00 - 4:00 THE CHANGING TERRAIN OF Dr. Marie L. Radford - Professor, Rutgers University
ACADEMIC LIBRARIES: Responding to Feeling overwhelmed by deadlines as well as pressure from the many
Evolving Needs of Students and Faculty different demands on your time? Librarians, administrators and library staff
members frequently report that they feel stressed by the need to multi-task,
Yelena Luckert - Director for Research and Learning,
to keep up-to-date, and to manage tight schedules. There never seems to be
Judy Markowitz - Coordinator of Reference Services, Dr. Marie L. Radford
enough time to get everything done on time. How can you work more
Nevenka Zdravkovska - head of STEM Library, all
efficiently and effectively and feel in control of your time? Will you ever see the tip of your desk
from the University of Maryland again or zero email inbox? This workshop will provide practical strategies for gaining control of your
Yelena Luckert Judy Markowitz
As the needs of faculty and students are evolving, the time and setting priorities. Participants will learn practical strategies for surviving information
University of Maryland Libraries respond by changing many of the library overload, taking control of their time, getting paperwork organized, prioritizing deadlines, managing
priorities. The presenters of this session will share how the libraries have multiple responsibilities, making decisions and saying “no” based on their priorities. You will also
revamped reference services, moving away from a traditional reference desk learn to avoid the worst mistakes people make in allocating their time and how to practice the best
to a multidimensional mixed-model delivery of information needs, allowing strategies for maximizing your productivity.
more flexibility and agility. They will also discuss how, in response to campus Sponsor: DLA-PLD This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education.
priorities, the STEM branches are being consolidated to provide more robust,
experimental and multifaceted services which promote innovation and team 3:00 - 4:00 RECORD AND REMIX:
learning. These changes have benefited both users and our librarians. The Nevenka Zdravkovska
presenters have seen an increased participation in collaborative work among A New Spin on Memory Labs
our librarians and campus units, and deeper embedment with departments, and will share the Michelle Biwer - Teen Services Librarian, Becca
results of the various assessment methods used to come to these conclusions. Reeves - Adult Services Librarian, both from Frederick
Sponsor: ACRL-MD County Public Libraries
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Frederick County recently launched Maryland's first
Memory Lab, featuring digital conversion equipment Michelle Biwer Becca Reeves
3:00 - 4:00 SLASH 10 HOURS FROM YOUR WORKWEEK
Brooke Miles - President, Delaware Shout Out
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and video editing software. Staffed by trained teen volunteers, this mobile lab offers patrons an
opportunity to digitize family memories, record family histories, and remix them into a personal
narrative. Come see a demonstration of the equipment used and learn how the Memory Lab
Do you work too many hours but don’t seem to get enough work done?
empowers participants to experiment with technology to tell their own stories and allows a
Are there big-picture goals in your job that you never have time to
community to evolve by reflecting on its shred past. This project was made possible In part by the
accomplish? In this fun and engaging seminar, you will learn time-
Institute of Museum and Library Science and the Maryland State Department of Education.
management techniques to help you to get more work done in less time ...
and also achieve work-life balance. You will learn how to: Script out your Sponsor: LDD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
workday in advance; Block out time for projects with higher priorities; Brooke Miles
Respond to all emails and get your email inbox to zero; and Use Evernote, 3:00 - 5:00 DEMYSTIFYING THE HIRING PROCESS: Get the Promotion You Want!
a third-party information-management tool, so that you can retrieve important documents and Cindy Kleback - Branch Manager,
other notes with ease. Nicole McLain - Circulation Services
Sponsor: DLA YSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Manager, Cindy Pol - Human
Resources Manager, all from
Baltimore County Public Library
Have you ever been passed over
for a promotion? Do you know
how to create a cover letter and
Cindy Kleback Nicole McLain Cindy Pol
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resume that stand out from the
rest? Does the thought of interviewing make you weak in the knees and sick to your stomach? We
can help! This session will debunk widely-held myths about the hiring process, offer strategies for
successful interviewing, and provide hands-on practice with cover letters and resumes to get you
ready for promotional opportunities and allow you to help others be ready for promotion, too.
Sponsor: SSD This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education.
2018 JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE #MLADLA18 Find Us On Lanyrd! 17Thursday, May 3, 2018
3:00 - 5:00 STORYTIME ACADEMY - Puppets and Guerilla Storytime
Kristin Bodvin - Library Associate III, Programming Specialist Outreach Services, Erin Snell -
4:15 - 5:15 CREATING LIBRARY
Library Associate, Outreach Services, Belinda Bauman - Library Associate, Outreach Services, AMBASSADORS: How to Engage Staff and
Lana Montgomery - Library Associate, Outreach Services, Kelley Gordon - Library Associate, Other Stakeholders
Outreach Services, all from Carroll County Public Library Tisha Tyler - Marketing and Development Manager,
Looking to transform your programs? Looking for ways to overcome challenges and defeat your Charles County Public Library, Lisa Picker - Director of
nemesis? Look no further than your own supply closet and unleash the superpowers of your Communications, Carroll County Public Library
puppets. Amaze your audience by incorporating puppetry techniques into programs! We'll explore Do you feel like a lone voice in the wilderness with your Tisha Tyler Lisa Picker
puppetry as a tool to support early literacy, sensory awareness, problem solving, self-regulation, marketing efforts? Do you get the feeling that other
self-expression, and more. In addition, we'll share ideas for you to extend the puppetry experience staff feel like marketing is not their job? Learn from two public library systems how they have
into other areas of the library. This super-powered session will end with a Guerilla Storytime and created opportunities for staff to become Library Ambassadors. Whether you are in an academic
give YOU the opportunity to share your best storytime ideas, experiences and practices. or public library, you will learn techniques to leverage existing connections or to build buy-in when
Sponsor: CSD you are starting from scratch. When marketing is often identified as a prominent need and a magic
This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. solution for poorly used services and poorly attended programs, staff are often reluctant to take
on a role of salesperson in presenting information to customers. You will leave this program with
4:15 - 5:15 SOUNDS GREAT! NOW WHAT? techniques you can take back to your library to create an inclusive culture where everyone takes
Lessons in Change responsibility for sharing the marketing role.
James Kelly - Associate Director for Operations, Sponsor: MM
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
Sheila McDuff - Associate Director for Public Services,
both from Frederick County Public Libraries
Naming values and articulating vision are great first
4:15 - 5:15 TRENDS DESIGN & STRATEGIES
steps for any library system, but then the real work James Kelly Sheila McDuff FOR DIGITAL SCHOLARSHIP SERVICES
starts. Evolving a culture has implications on everything --- from hiring and accountability to Ingrid Hsieh-Yee - Professional, Department of Library
strategic planning and individual goalsetting, from budget priorities to policy revision, from and Information Science, Catholic University of America,
community partnerships to program delivery and on and on. Change can be exciting and scary, Jennifer Fagan-Fry - Institutional Repository Manager,
but without it, the culture conversation is just lip service. Join us for lessons we've learned that National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
are applicable to your system, your department or your team. Library
The program focuses on what digital scholarship is, Ingrid Hsieh-Yee Jennifer Fagan-Fry
Sponsor: LDD
This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. what new service opportunities digital scholarship
presents, what innovative services have been offered, and how to implement new services. The
4:15 - 5:15 INTENTIONAL NETWORKING FOR first presenter will highlight characteristics of digital scholarship and trends in digital scholarship
LIBRARY COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING services in academic libraries identified in a recent research project. In the context of a federal
research library, the second presenter will discuss federal mandates for publications and data and
Shelly McCoy - Associate University Librarian for
how the library supports researchers through the entire research cycle, including a bibliometrics
Communication and Space Planning, Sean Diffendall -
program and author services. In an interactive session after the presentations, the attendees will
Graphics Coordinator, Allison Ebner - Writer, all from
have opportunities to share their experiences with digital scholarship support services and discuss
the University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press Shelly McCoy Sean Diffendall design and implementation issues related to innovative digital scholarship services. Attendees will
Communication and Space Planning Team
learn to explain characteristics of digital scholarship, describe trends in support services, identify
The way people process information is continually evolving. Attention spans are new support service opportunities, and address critical issues for implementing new services.
shorter, competition for time is tougher, and Twitter timelines move quicker than Sponsor: ACRL-MD
some people read. Yet, you still need to get the word out about your library. And, This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
most often, you have to do it with limited resources, funding and manpower. But
you don't need to do it all alone. Members of the University of Delaware Library,
Museums and Press Communication and Space Planning team will help you
discover and employ the diverse network of resources available to you outside Allison Ebner
your library walls. You'll come away with ideas on who to reach out to, how to
reach out to them, and how those relationships can impact (and improve) your overall marketing efforts.
Sponsor: DLA/CRLD/MLA ACRL-MD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.
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