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Wednesday, May 7
 

8:00am EDT

Registration Table Open
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 5:30pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom Foyer
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:00am - 5:30pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom Foyer
  Conference

8:30am EDT

Braver Angels - Debating Across Difference
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 203
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In a polarized society, how can libraries provide a home for civil discourse about important community issues? This hands-on workshop will give you the tools to host a focused civil conversation at your library: a Braver Angels debate. This format provides an easy, adaptable structure for digging into an important local or national issue with your community. The structure alternates speeches and questions using an impartial chair. This session will cover what a Braver Angels debate is, how to select a good topic for one, and how to identify a chair. Attendees will also participate in a Braver Angels debate.
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Mike Kiel

Interim Head of Reference and Instruction, University of Baltimore
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Jennifer Keohane

Associate Professor of Communication, Unversity of Baltimore
She/her
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 203
  Pre-Conference, Conference Comm

8:30am EDT

Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams: Landing an All Hands-on-Deck Challenge-Ready Plan
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 205
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With censorship attempts cresting at record levels, library teams maintain cohesion and communication through careful navigation. In this interactive workshop, participants will envision a challenge-ready team in their organization. Hands-on application of content in a provided copy of the ALA Editions workbook Prepared Libraries, Empowered Teams, will provide attendees with tools, resources, and actionable steps to tailor a team-centered challenge preparedness action plan to meet the needs of their library and community.
Speakers
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Val Edwards

Adjunct Faculty, Indiana University-Indianapolis
I have experience working in a variety of library settings: school, public, academic, and special. Currently, I serve as a University Supervisor for school library student fieldwork with both UW-Milwaukee and UW-Madison. In addition, I am an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University-Indianapolis... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 205
  Pre-Conference, MLA IFP

8:30am EDT

Transforming Teen Services in Your Library
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 201
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Are you looking to revitalize your Teen Services and better connect with the teens in your library? In this highly interactive and collaborative workshop, library staff will have the opportunity to share their struggles, wins, and solutions with their peers and learn skills for creating an equitable and engaging foundation for Teen Services. Based in connected learning and youth development, this training offers fresh perspectives and actionable plans for staff to implement in their library services right away. Your participation is a valuable part of this experience, and we encourage everyone to contribute as much as they feel comfortable.
Speakers
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Hilary Fudge

Youth Services Coordinator, Bridgeville Public Library
she/her/hersBook fanatic * coffee lover * anime & manga obsessed * video gamer * Proud Ravenclaw * Mom of 3 * Youth Services Librarian
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Rachel West

Library Manager, New Castle County Libraries - Hockessin Branch
she/her
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
Room 201
  Pre-Conference, DLA PLD, DLA YSD

11:00am EDT

BCMLA Conference Cultural Tour
Wednesday May 7, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Offsite
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Interested in soaking up local history? Then join BCMLA on a Cultural tour of nearby Berlin, MD, on Wednesday May 7, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, of the Taylor House Museum, Germantown School Community Heritage Center and lunch at the historic New Bethel United Methodist Church (est. 1855). Tour, bus, and lunch provided free for 55 participants. Sponsors: Maryland's Coast-Worcester County Tourism and EBSCO.
Wednesday May 7, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Offsite
  Social Event, BCLMA, EBSCO

12:45pm EDT

Expanding Possibilities: A Selbyville Library Case Study and Tour
Wednesday May 7, 2025 12:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Offsite
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Join Becker Morgan Group on a field trip to the Selbyville Public Library. We will highlight the capital improvement process from the feasibility study through construction, identifying key metrics and considerations when planning for the future of your library. In addition to the design process, we will discuss design principals and important recent trends in the library space. These items include specialty programming areas, increased flexibility, daylighting, security, staff efficiencies, and public vs private spaces within a library. The bus will begin loading by 12:45pm, depart at 1:00pm, and return to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center by 3:45pm. Drinks and desserts provided. Space limited to the first 30 people to register.
Speakers
avatar for Craig Williams

Craig Williams

Senior Associate, Library Practice Area Director, Becker Morgan Group
AIA
Wednesday May 7, 2025 12:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
Offsite
  Social Event, Becker Morgan

1:00pm EDT

Intellectual Freedom in Crisis Times
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 203
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Intellectual Freedom is one of the core values of the library profession and a basic right in our democratic society. It guarantees the rights of library users to read, seek information, and speak freely as guaranteed by the First Amendment. These rights are being challenged at an unprecedented level in libraries of all kinds all across America. This three-hour workshop will include presentations and breakout sessions with hands-on exercises. Join us to learn about the spread of mis- and dis-information and the role library workers play in the fight. Gain strategies for standing up for our values during crisis conditions and organizing against attacks on libraries.
Speakers
TW

Tess Wilson

Deputy Director, Library Freedom Project
she/her
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 203
  Pre-Conference, MLA IFP

1:00pm EDT

Marketing to Build Support
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 205
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Presented by EveryLibrary, this program teaches you to leverage technology, channels, and messaging to connect with political, donor, and grant-making support. With non-political insights, participants will learn strategies to build lasting support for their library or organization beyond simply inviting use. Participants will gain the tools to differentiate audiences and craft impactful messages that resonate.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Sweeney

Patrick Sweeney

Digital Director, EveryLibrary
(he/him/his)
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 205
  Pre-Conference, DLA PLD, DLA YSD

1:00pm EDT

Who is ALICE?
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 201
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Get to know ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained and Employed. While accounting for nearly 41% of the US population, this segment of our population is often underrepresented, unknown, and unheard. Through the use of a simulator exercise and small group discussions, attendees will experience the struggles of the ALICE population and participate in discussions focused on finding ways that libraries can provide assistance to these families. Attendees will also be introduced to data provided by the United Way that can be used to raise awareness of this group in their own libraries.
Speakers
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Andrea Berstler

Executive Director, Carroll County Public Librar
She/her/hers
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Room 201
  Pre-Conference, MLA ASRD

4:00pm EDT

All Conference Reception
Wednesday May 7, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom
Wednesday May 7, 2025 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom
  Social Event, Conference Comm

4:30pm EDT

Opening Keynote: Lady Brion
Wednesday May 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom
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Speakers
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Lady Brion

Poet
Lady Brion is an international spoken word artist, activist, organizer and educator who has captivated audiences with her powerful performances. She became the Women of the World Poetry Slam Champion and International Poetry Slam Champion (team slam) in April 2021. In 2024 she was... Read More →
Wednesday May 7, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom
  Keynote, Conference Comm

5:45pm EDT

Ignite Session 1
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 201
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Join us for three mini-presentations on libraries as mental health hubs, culinary programming, and workplace efficiency.
1) Public Libraries as Mental Hubs for Local Communities (Through their resources and existence as public spaces, public libraries can mitigate issues like isolation and loneliness.) - Reshma Khan
2) No Library Kitchen, No Problem: A Culinary Programming Partnership (Learn how Pratt Library is building a mutually beneficial partnership with experts that know best when it comes to food safety and education.) - Allie Smith
3) Utilizing Digital Resources for Workplace Efficiency (Approach common library roadblocks with new, innovative resources and tools that aid in workflow automation.) - Daniel Dennies
Speakers
avatar for Reshma Khan

Reshma Khan

Principal Library Assistant, New Castle County Libraries
I have worked for the New Castle County Libraries for the past 13 years and have a profound appreciation for the role that libraries play in lifelong learning. I run a popular sewing program at the Elsmere Library and enjoy creating innovative projects each month.(she/her/hers)
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Allie Smith

Adult Programming Specialist, Enoch Pratt Free Library
she/her/hers
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Daniel Dennies

Office Support Specialist, Enoch Pratt Free Library
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 201
  Program - 1 hour, Conference Comm

5:45pm EDT

Poster Session
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 217
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Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
Room 217
  Program - 1 hour, Conference Comm

5:45pm EDT

Free for All: The Public Library (Documentary Screening)
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 7:45pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom
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Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

Maryland Public Television will be facilitating a discussion after the one-hour film
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 7:45pm EDT
Bayfront Ballroom
  Social Event, Conference Comm

6:00pm EDT

Youth Services Division Meetup
Wednesday May 7, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
45th Street Taphouse
Whether you're a long-serving member of YSD or just curious about what the Division does, all are welcome to join us for this laid-back meetup!
Wednesday May 7, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
45th Street Taphouse 4507 Coastal Highway Ocean City, MD 21842
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