MLA/DLACon2025

Are you looking to make Beanstack a more useful tool for reader's advisory, program promotion, and effective reading challenges? This hands-on demonstration just might be the answer. Terri has been a Library Admin with Beanstack since New Castle County started using the product in 2016. Through a series of trials and errors she has learned a couple of things she'd like to share with you to make Beanstack a more powerful tool in your toolbox. Participants will experience Beanstack as both a Branch Admin and as a patron.

Update on the Delaware Library catalog School Integration program. Includes an overview of joining, success stories, and Q&A.

Join 2025 Maryland Author Award Winner Roseanne A. Brown as she discusses how to use mythology and folklore to engage young readers on contemporary issues.

Two library staff members who transitioned from frontline youth services roles to library management and administration positions will share their experience and what they’ve learned to help other staff who may feel uncertain about their career pathways and future development. Learn what skills translate effectively from youth services to management, how to determine next steps and set a long-term career plan, and decide whether management is the right next step for you.