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Wednesday, May 7
 

8:00am EDT

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

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Braver Angels - Debating Across Difference
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
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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.
Speakers
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Mike Kiel

Interim Head of Reference and Instruction, University of Baltimore
he/they
JK

Jennifer Keohane

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

Associate Faculty, Indiana University-Indianapolis
she/her/hers
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
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  Pre-Conference, MLA IFP

8:30am EDT

Transforming Teen Services in Your Library
Wednesday May 7, 2025 8:30am - 11:30am EDT
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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/hers
avatar for Rachel West

Rachel West

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

11:00am EDT

BCMLA Conference Cultural Tour
Wednesday May 7, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm EDT
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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
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  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
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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 Leader, Becker Morgan Group
AIA
Wednesday May 7, 2025 12:45pm - 3:45pm EDT
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  Social Event, Becker Morgan

1:00pm EDT

Intellectual Freedom in Crisis Times
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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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
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Tess Wilson

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

1:00pm EDT

Marketing to Build Support
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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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
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Patrick Sweeney

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

1:00pm EDT

Who is ALICE?
Wednesday May 7, 2025 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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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
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  Pre-Conference, MLA ASRD

4:00pm EDT

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

4:30pm EDT

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

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
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  Keynote, Conference Comm

5:45pm EDT

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

5:45pm EDT

Poster Session
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
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Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
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  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
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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.
Wednesday May 7, 2025 5:45pm - 7:45pm EDT
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  Social Event, Conference Comm
 
Thursday, May 8
 

8:00am EDT

Registration Table Open
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
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Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm EDT
TBA
  Conference

8:00am EDT

Silent Auction
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 5:30pm EDT
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Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 5:30pm EDT
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  Silent Auction

8:00am EDT

Vendor Hall Open
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 5:30pm EDT
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Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00am - 5:30pm EDT
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  Vendors

8:30am EDT

Community First - Making The Library Accessible to Neurodivergent Families
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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Neurodivergent children have needs that can make coming to the library a challenge. To bridge this barrier and embrace and celebrate this community, we created programming and a designated physical space that is inclusive and provides an enriching library experience. This program will walk participants through how we developed and implemented an adaptive storytime and a sensory wall so that they can apply aspects of these strategies that work for their libraries and communities. We will also discuss the importance of staff training and the significance of families seeing the library as a safe and welcoming space for their children.
Speakers
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Danielle Navarro

Public Services Librarian, Calvert Library
She/Her
MD

Missy DeCesaris

Children's Supervisor, Calvert Library
She/Her
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, MLA YSD

8:30am EDT

DLA Community Engagement Grant: Three Library Staff Members’ Experiences
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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Three Delaware Library staff members share their experiences with the DLA Community Engagement Grant, including the planning and application process, implementation, and reporting. Hear about their projects and their impacts on the community!
Speakers
avatar for Elizabeth Mayer

Elizabeth Mayer

Youth Services Librarian, New Castle County Libraries - Bear Library
She/Her
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Rachel West

Library Manager, New Castle County Libraries - Hockessin Branch
she/her
PY

Pat Young

Director, Smyrna Public Library
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, DLA PLD, DLA YSD

8:30am EDT

Keeping It Current: Updating Your Library's Legal Research Guide
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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Building a comprehensive legal collection can be both challenging and costly. As legal fees are often prohibitive, more patrons are seeking to educate themselves on legal matters. Enhancing your library’s collection of community resources by including a legal information research guide is an excellent way to address this need. This program will showcase essential legal resources that will help your library develop an effective research guide to strengthen its role in the community and provide valuable support for both your patrons and staff.
Speakers
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Joy Hollerbach

Reference Services Librarian, Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
she/her/hers
AD

Audrey Dingler

Outreach Coordinator, Maryland Thurgood Marshall State Law Library
she/her/hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, MLA LAIG

8:30am EDT

Maryland's Intellectual Freedom Helpline
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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Last year, the American Library Association's Office of Intellectual Freedom chose the Maryland Library Association as one of ten pilot sites for its new Intellectual Freedom Helpline program. This grant enabled the Maryland Library Association to establish a confidential reporting system to address censorship attempts and promote intellectual freedom. In this session, we will review this valuable resource, discuss the progress made on the project, and explore how it can support library workers at all levels and in all types of libraries throughout Maryland.
Speakers
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Tif Sutherland

Reference Supervisor, Calvert Library
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, MLA IFP

8:30am EDT

Rip Tide Resilience: Swimming Parallel to Teen Users
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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Are you smooth sailing with your teen users or are you in deep water? The teenage years are tough, and not just for them. Join this session to learn the ropes on relationship building with teen users with practices based in trauma-informed services. We’ll share ideas that have helped us to coast along and as well as those which have sunk to the bottom of the sea. Topics will include developing emotional literacy, getting staff on board with engaging teens, creating a welcoming space, and setting boundaries.
Speakers
PG

Patrick Gorirossi

Assistant Branch Manager I, Anne Arundel County Public Library
he/him
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Laura Efrom

Assistant Branch Manager II, Anne Arundel County Public Library
she/her
CC

Carlotta Capuano

Public Service Specialist, Anne Arundel County Public Library
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, MLA TIG

8:30am EDT

There Is Only One AASL
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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There is only one national association dedicated solely to the unique and essential role of the school librarian in K-12 education – the American Association of School Librarians. Since 1951, AASL has provided professional development, networking, advocacy, research, tools, and resources to meet the needs of school library professionals and advance the profession. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from AASL President Becky Calzada and how AASL builds a community of passionate, like-minded professionals dedicated to empowering their learners.
Speakers
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Becky Calzada

District Library Coordinator, Leander ISD
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, DLA DASL

8:30am EDT

All About the Caldecott Award
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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Have you ever wanted to serve on an ALSC Awards committee? Come to our session for insider tips on how to get involved in ALSC- from two librarians who have served on the Caldecott Committe! When you leave, you will have several steps planned for getting involved as well as ways to involve your patrons in the fun.
Speakers
SS

Stephanie Saggione

School Librarian, ASPIRA Academy
she/her
ES
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, DLA DASL

8:30am EDT

Beanstack Tips and Tricks
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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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.
Speakers
TJ

Terri Jones

Youth Services Librarian, Hockessin Library - New Castle County Libraries
she/her/hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, DLA YSD

8:30am EDT

Building a Culture of Leadership
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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Building a Culture of Leadership takes concentrated effort. The Public Services Leadership Cohort (PSLC) of the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is the in-house leadership seminar aimed at new and existing supervisors. Using creative and engaging hands-on activities and group discussions the course becomes the laboratory for the supervisors to explore leadership concepts and theories. Participants in the MLA workshop will engage in some of the hands-on activities used in the course and can take them back to use in training in their own systems.
Speakers
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Karin Luoma

Area Director, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
she/her
AT

Andrea Thomas

Branch Manager, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA LDD

8:30am EDT

The Library Is For Everyone: Engaging Adults With Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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“The Library is For Everyone: Engaging Adults With Intellectual/Developmental
Disabilities (IDD)” is dedicated to engaging patrons with intellectual
and/or developmental disabilities through a holistic approach. This program will include
inclusive strategies that foster social interaction, lifelong learning, and community
integration. Attendees will explore methods for creating accessible programming,
sensory-friendly environments, and leveraging partnerships with local organizations.
Together, we can build supportive spaces that celebrate diversity and enhance the lives
of all patrons.
Speakers
KY

Katie York

Program Coordinator, Health and Human Services, Community College of Baltimore County
they/them
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA SSD

8:30am EDT

Understanding & Applying Principles & Elements of Design to Improve Visual Communication 2025
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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Visual communication is one of the most powerful tools an organization can have. It can help increase clarity, efficiency, engagement and memorability. This program explores basics of what all design students learn to become effective visual communicators. No drawing skills needed just willingness to learn, think & practice. No computer needed for this course, just some paper & pen/pencil. We will learn design principles and elements & how to apply them to create flyers, brochures, website graphics and more. This program will focus on use of text in layout, font choices, colors, readability and why it matters. Principles & Elements are used in all aspects of design whether it is fine arts, visual communication, photography and web. We will also touch on basics of copyright. By understanding how to use the principles & elements of design and to think like a designer, you will create more effective professional materials for your patrons no matter the tools you use.
Speakers
CK

Christine Karpovage-Rogers

Creative Directpr, Delaware Division of Libraries -DDL Design
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, DLA PLD

8:30am EDT

We Keep Us Safe: Community as De-escalation in Library Settings
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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This program will center community building and trust as some of the most effective strategies for creating safe, inclusive environments inside libraries. We will explore how deepening relationships with self, co-workers, and patrons can result in not only more successful de-escalation attempts, but also reduced frequency/intensity of disruptive incidents. The program will build on theories of conflict transformation, restorative practices, and human-centered approaches to responding to harm. Real life scenarios and success stories will be shared.
Speakers
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Mariel Sass

Social Work Supervisor, Enoch Pratt Free Library
she/her
JD

Joe Dacey

Librarian, Springfield Hospital Center
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:30am - 10:30am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA ASRD

9:45am EDT

Riding the Waves of Library Collection Trends
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
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We all know Romantasy is in now and circulation is rebounding from the pandemic, but what about other trends? Join us for a session that looks at new shifts in publishing and collection development, such as the rise of print on demand, self-publishing, and more!
Speakers
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Ashley Fedele

Materials Management & Technical Services Director, Harford County Public Library
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Laura Bandoch

Materials Assistant Director, Harford County Public Library
(she/her) IFP Secretary & MIG Chair
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 10:45am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, MLA MIG

9:45am EDT

A Deep Dive into Census Data: For Planning, Fundraising, and Advocacy
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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An accurate and equitable picture of underserved and marginalized communities and populations has taken on greater urgency in the face of climate change, social instability, and equity concerns. Don't get washed away in heavy seas of data, claims, and counter-claims; the Census Bureau's has created tools and resources to inform Americans where we are resilient, where we are unsteady, or where and when to plan, to commit resources, and where to advocate new solutions.
Speakers
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Carl Olson

Librarian for Government Publications, Towson University
I have served as librarian for geography and government publications. I also have experience in copy editing and indexing for scholarly books and articles.
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Stacie Cochran-McNeal

Data Dissemination Specialist, United States Census Bureau
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA ACRL, MLA ASRD

9:45am EDT

Everybody Eats…Dig In to Library Resources for Ag Literacy
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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Everybody eats…so everyone needs agriculture. Come learn about free resources to connect learners to the world around them and how agriculture plays a part in their daily lives. You will learn how to identify agriculturally accurate books within your library and how to use them to engage and excite learners (of all ages). You’ll discover a multitude of books relating to a variety of agriculture-related topics (from seed to store and everything in between) along with how to access 100’s of FREE hands-on lessons, activities, & resources to increase reader learning and engagement.
Speakers
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Tonya Wible

Elementary Education Director, Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
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Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation

Middle School Education Director, Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation
MAEF is a nonprofit organization with programs serving pre-kindergarten through post-secondary audiences whose signature programs include “Infusing Ag in the Classroom” professional development courses for teachers; mobile science labs; and mobile agricultural showcases.
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA YSD

9:45am EDT

How To Set Up Autism-Friendly Programming At The Library
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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AutismFriendlyShows.com and Turtle Dance Music will present a fantastic, interactive musical Autism-Friendly Professional Development for librarians, administrators, teachers and parents. The presenter will demonstrate low-costing instruments, sensory-fidgets, and technology for librarians to share in their programming. This hands-on workshop will cover topics ranging from trends in libraries for sensory-storytime and autism-friendly programming, hands-on demonstrations for potential user-friendly activities in your library, promotional suggestions for wording of fliers, managing meltdowns, following the children's strengths and a whole range of practical topics related to autism and early childhood development that will also be covered. Librarians will benefit from the engaging materials, hands-on activities and abundance of take-home materials.
Speakers
MM

Matt Mazur

Director, Turtle Dance Music and AutismFriendlyShows.com
He/Him
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, DLA YSD

9:45am EDT

Leading While Black: guidance for the next generations
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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A panel of local Black library directors will speak on their own experiences, towards the end of giving participants insight into their responsibilities, and providing wisdom to those who may be inspired to, or already have ambitions to ‘climb the ladder’. Insights from writings on the fairly unique challenges that Black leaders face will also be explored by the moderator.
Speakers
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Sonia Alcántara-Antoine

Chief Executive Officer, Baltimore County Public Library
she/her
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Melanie Townsend Diggs

South Area Director, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
MW

Mark Winston

Chief Executive Officer, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
CH

Chad Helton

Chief Executive Officer, Enoch Pratt Free Library
SS

Sophia Sotilleo

Dean, Bowie State University
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA BCMLA

9:45am EDT

Riding the K-pop Wave: creating engaging fandom programming at your library
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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K-pop is a global sensation, and libraries can tap into its vibrant fandom to create engaging programs. This session will guide participants through designing a successful K-pop (or other fandom) program, from research and community partnerships to funding, marketing, and execution. Attendees will explore activities like dance tutorials, fan meet-ups, and crafting ideas. It will also offer insights on empowering staff, even those outside the programming team, to bring their personal passions into library services. By leveraging staff interests, libraries can take a fresh approach to programming, fostering creativity, increasing engagement, and building stronger community connections.
Speakers
AB

Angelique Broussard

Circulation Clerk, Carroll County Public Library - Westminster Branch
she/her
KC

Katelyn Callahan

Circulation Clerk, Carroll County Public Library - Westminster Branch
she/her
LJ

Liz Jones

Adult Services Supervisor, Carroll County Public Library - Westminster Branch
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA EAIG

9:45am EDT

Setting Boundaries
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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Someone is hovering at the desk and telling you their life story. Another calls you “honey” or “sweetie”. Someone insists that you’re the only person that can help them with the copier. We've all been in these types of situations, and maybe we've even silently wished a coworker would come and save us. In this presentation we’ll delve into setting healthy workplace boundaries; how to set the expectations early, how to enforce them, and how to rescue a coworker in need. All of it starts with being aware of your surroundings, reading others' body language, and recognizing how our body language can be interpreted.
Speakers
JT

Jeanette Thayer

Library Associate II, Anne Arundel County Public Library
she/her
JW

Jayne Walters

Librarian, Anne Arundel County Public Library
she/ her
Thursday May 8, 2025 9:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 2 hour, MLA ASRD

10:45am EDT

Beachside Sips: Savor the Fun of Advocacy & Fundraising Events
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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Do you have a small fundraising staff or none at all? Discover how to create advocacy/fundraising events, like 'Read Between the Wines” that meet customers where they are, offering fun and accessible ways to support the library without needing another gala. You’ll learn how simple turnkey events can engage your community, expand your donor base, and foster meaningful experiences that create library advocates through philanthropy. We’ll share our successful partnerships with tattoo artists, ice cream shops, breweries, and wineries, showcasing how these collaborations raise funds, boost awareness, and inspire customers to engage more deeply with their library.
Speakers
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Cathleen Sparrow

Anne Arundel County Public Library
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Bethany Kerley

Donor Engagement, Grants & Events Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour

10:45am EDT

Even Without Sight, There is Still Vision: Empowering Independence for the Visually Impaired
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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This presentation from the Delaware Division for the Visually Impaired (DVI) will highlight the critical educational, technical, and vocational assistance offered to individuals with visual impairments. Participants will learn about innovative strategies and technology designed to foster independence in various environments, including at home, in the community, and at work or school.
Speakers
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Amanda Smith

Division for the Visually Impaired
AS

Ashley Spinden

Division for the visually Impaired
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Heather Dougherty

Orientation and Mobility Specialist
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, DLA PLD

10:45am EDT

Life’s a Beach When Your School Is In the Delaware Library Catalog!
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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Update on the Delaware Library catalog School Integration program. Includes an overview of joining, success stories, and Q&A.
Speakers
VA

Vinny Alascia

Administrative Librarian, Delaware Division of Libraries
He/Him
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Susan Elizabeth Cordle

Administrative Librarian, Delaware Division of Libraries
she/her
MH

Michelle Hughes

Administrative Librarian, Delaware Division of Libraries
TG
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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  Program - 1 hour, DLA DASL

10:45am EDT

Privacy Programming in Your Library: Using Library Freedom Project Resources
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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Libraries can play a vital role in the privacy journeys of our patrons, but teaching privacy in an approachable way can be difficult! As library workers, we can incorporate privacy lessons into our programming in a way that recognizes both the comfort levels and tech literacy levels of our learners. Using Library Freedom Project's approach of teaching through a lens of optimism and harm reduction, Tess Wilson will share practical ways to teach our communities about online privacy, the risks involved with sharing personal data, and more. Attendees will learn good practices and techniques for teaching privacy, and leave with several bite-sized lessons--adaptable for a range of ages and audiences--to take back to their institutions.
Speakers
TW

Tess Wilson

Deputy Director, Library Freedom Project
she/her
AM

Alison Macrina

Library Freedom Project
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour

10:45am EDT

Seas the Moment: Reducing Library Anxiety through Quick Connections in Academic Libraries
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
Building connections and trust with students is an essential part of learning and breaking down library anxiety. However, it is not easy in the limited amount of time librarians often spend with students in reference interactions and the classroom. In this discussion participants will share their strategies to enhance emotional connection and trust between library workers and students. The focus will be on exploring effective techniques for short or one-time interactions and instructional sessions. Participants will consider best practices, discuss challenges, and brainstorm innovative approaches to create a more welcoming and supportive environment for students
Speakers
SV

Shaunda Vasudev

American University
SH

Stella Hudson

American University
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour

10:45am EDT

Seas the Night: Creating Space for Teens with After Hours Programming
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
Dive into the world of Teen After Hours. Join us to explore innovative after-hours programming designed to provide a space for teens to hangout and thrive. Participants will evaluate current teen spaces, assess local needs, and develop a proposal and plan for their own program. Don’t miss the chance to create a wave of change in your community!
Speakers
KW

Kaitlyn Webster

Librarian, Baltimore County Public Library
She/They
ER

Eric Rutledge

Librarian, Baltimore County Public Library
He/Him
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA TIG

10:45am EDT

Setting Sail for Success: State-Level Collaboration Supporting Youth Services and Family Engagement
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
The educational waters can appear choppy with much to navigate for student success: early literacy and school readiness, emergent readers and literacy instruction, college and career readiness, and equitable, inclusive access to resources and materials for all our students of all abilities. How to tread these waters? In this session, LaShawn Myles, Carrie Sanders, and Kim Cowles share about statewide educational resources and services available to public libraries. Attendees will also hear how the Maryland State Library Agency and the Maryland State Department of Education are fostering school-public library collaboration in all communities to support youth learning and family engagement.
Speakers
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Carrie Sanders

Youth Services Coordinator, Maryland State Library Agency
she/her
LM

LaShawn Myles

Youth Services Librarian, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
she/her
KC

Kimberly Cowles

Education Specialist for School Library Media, Maryland State Department of Education
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA MSLA

12:00pm EDT

Maryland Author Award Keynote Luncheon
Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBA
Speakers
avatar for Roseanne A. Brown

Roseanne A. Brown

Author
Roseanne A. Brown is an immigrant from the West African nation of Ghana and a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she completed the Jimenez-Porter Writers’ House program. Her debut novel A Song of Wraiths and Ruin was an instant New York Times Bestseller, an Indie Bestseller... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
TBA
  Keynote, Conference Comm

1:30pm EDT

Visit the Vendors
Thursday May 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
Thursday May 8, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Vendors

2:15pm EDT

2025 Maryland Author Award Winner Program
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
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.
Speakers
avatar for Roseanne A. Brown

Roseanne A. Brown

Author
Roseanne A. Brown is an immigrant from the West African nation of Ghana and a graduate of the University of Maryland, where she completed the Jimenez-Porter Writers’ House program. Her debut novel A Song of Wraiths and Ruin was an instant New York Times Bestseller, an Indie Bestseller... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, Conference Comm

2:15pm EDT

About book bans
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
TBD
Speakers
BC

Becky Calzada

District Library Coordinator, Leander ISD
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour

2:15pm EDT

Addressing Privacy Issues in Youth and Tech Use
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
Today’s youth are growing up in a world that is “digital by default.” Youth and teen services librarians are well-positioned to help youth learn to navigate the privacy issues that arise through pervasive technology use. This session will walk participants through a prototype privacy literacy toolkit designed to help librarians identify privacy issues and model for children and teens what it means to engage with technology in socially appropriate ways. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on ways the toolkit could support their own work as well as to provide feedback on how the toolkit could be improved.
Speakers
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Hongyi Dong

Graduate Researcher, Pennsylvania State University
he/him/hong
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA TIG, MLA YSD

2:15pm EDT

Library Advocacy from Your Backyard to the World Stage: A Conversation with ALA Past President Julius Jefferson
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
Julius Jefferson has spent his career committed to advocacy, information policy, diversity, equity and inclusion, and professional and leadership development. An ALA Past President, he continues to advocate for libraries as the chair of ALA's International Relations Committee. In this wide-ranging conversation, Mr. Jefferson will be interviewed by Joseph Thompson, Director of Public Services at the Carroll County Public Library, about his experience and he will share advice for all of us as we work to advance the mission of libraries locally, nationally, and internationally.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Thompson

Joe Thompson

Director of Public Services , Carroll County Public Library
 MLA's Federal Legislative Representative
JJ
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour

2:15pm EDT

Maryland State Library Agency & Delaware Division of Libraries Update, 2025
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
The Maryland State Library Agency and The Delaware Division of Libraries will share updates about state programming and initiatives. Come hear what has been happening in Delaware and Maryland regarding STEM and Tech education programming, early childhood literacy and learning, staff development opportunities, capital projects, accessibility services, and much more.
Speakers
ML

Morgan Lehr Miller

Maryland State Librarian, Maryland State Library Agency
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John Owen

Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
he/him
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Annie Norman

State Librarian of Delaware, Delaware Division of Libraries
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA MSLA

2:15pm EDT

Uncovering Delaware’s Queer History: Turning Research into Engagement with Social Media
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
The experiences of queer people, or people who transgressed the sexual and gender norms of the time, have long been stifled– and in some cases erased– from the historical record. How does one uncover the history of same-sex attraction and gender variance in their state? And how do you present those findings to the public in an accessible way?

In this session, participants will learn about a successful digital public history project on the LGBTQ+ history of Delaware, and how an independent researcher, Carolanne Deal, has continued to expand engagement to this research through their instagram account @DelawareQueerHistory.

Speakers
CD

Carolanne Deal

Queer Public History Researcher, Writer, Educator
She/They
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA ACRL

2:15pm EDT

Adult Programming Sandbox: Collective Ideation for Innovation and Creativity
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
The pressure to generate unique, community-centered programming can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when juggling other job responsibilities. If you are feeling at sea on what programs to offer or are simply looking to explore uncharted waters, join us for an exciting 90 minutes of creativity. This fast-paced, highly interactive session includes several hands-on activities where participants think through the process of taking ideas to execution. Our sandbox environment grants participants the freedom and creativity to explore without the fears and anxieties of the real world, while still preparing for the unexpected.
Speakers
MM

Madelyn McCaully

Adult Services, Programs and Outreach, Enoch Pratt Free Library
She/Her/Hers
AS

Allie Smith

Adult Programming Specialist, Enoch Pratt Free Library
she/her/hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 2 hour, MLA MAPIG

2:15pm EDT

Advocacy in Action: Maryland & Federal Legislative Updates, Library Advocacy Skills, and Maryland's Legislative Process
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
This session will provide an update on library-related legislation from the most recent Maryland state legislative session and touch on what's happening at the federal level. Presenters will offer attendees a comprehensive understanding of the structure of the Maryland General Assembly and its legislative process. Attendees will learn practical skills such as navigating legislative resources, developing effective advocacy strategies, and engaging in advocacy as individuals, within their library organizations, and through the Maryland Library Association.
Speakers
avatar for Joe Thompson

Joe Thompson

Director of Public Services , Carroll County Public Library
 MLA's Federal Legislative Representative
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Tif Sutherland

Reference Supervisor, Calvert Library
avatar for Liz Sundermann-Zinger

Liz Sundermann-Zinger

Chief, Enoch Pratt Free Library - Central Library and State Library Resource Center
They/She
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 2 hour, MLA LAIG

2:15pm EDT

Beachside Briefing: Demystifying Service Dog Access in Libraries
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
The use of service dogs is rising, along with questions about their presence in public spaces. Highly trained companions provide crucial aid to individuals with disabilities, but the increase brings up concerns regarding safety, training, and legitimacy. Library staff are particularly impacted as patrons enter with dogs, some not meeting the strict ADA Service Dog definition. Staff must manage access issues. This session will explore the legal landscape, practical scenarios, and offer essential resources to ensure inclusive and informed library environments. Co-presented by Service Dog Lucky VII.
Speakers
AD

AM Dillon

Grants & Development Coordinator and ADA Coordinator, St. Mary's County Library
she, her, hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 2 hour, MLA EDI

2:15pm EDT

Book Buzz
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
Catch the “buzz” on upcoming and recently published titles! The Readers' Advisory Interest Group will present a diverse and enticing selection of fresh reads for library staff to add to their readers' advisory tool box. We’ll also discuss trending and developing genres, and offer some tips and tricks for general readers' advisory. Do not miss it - there will be Advance Reader Copies available to take home!
Speakers
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Meg Faller

Branch Manager - Calvert Library Southern Branch, Calvert Library
she/her
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Monica McAbee

Librarian III, Selection, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
she/her
TS

Theo Scully

Librarian, Baltimore County Public Library
they/he
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 2 hour, MLA RAIG

2:15pm EDT

Fostering an Inclusive Workplace for Staff with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
“Fostering an Inclusive Workplace for Staff with Intellectual/Developmental
Disabilities" will equip participants with practical knowledge and tools to create a
supportive environment for colleagues with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Participants will explore effective communication strategies, inclusive practices, and
resources to enhance collaboration and understanding. This workshop will emphasize
the importance of diversity in the workplace and provide actionable steps for fostering
an atmosphere where all staff can thrive. Join us to learn how to cultivate a more
inclusive library community that celebrates everyone's contributions.
Speakers
KY

Katie York

Program Coordinator, Health and Human Services, Community College of Baltimore County
they/them
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 2 hour, MLA

2:15pm EDT

Manga for Librarians, Parents, and Teachers
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
Join manga translator Amber Tamosaitis in a discussion of all things manga! We’ll discuss the process of bringing manga over, how various content and cultural considerations, the value of manga across readers demographics, and some ideas when integrating it into a library’s collection and programming!
Speakers
AT

Amber Tamosaitis

Manga Translator, Delmar Public Library
(She/her)
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 2 hour, DLA YSD

2:15pm EDT

Run Your Own Indie Game Festival
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
Welcome to the wonderful world of quirky and fun independent games. This presentation will outline the critical elements needed to design and execute an indie game festival at your library. Learn why this event benefits community stakeholders, the library, and small video game developers in your area!
Speakers
avatar for Jake Ciarapica

Jake Ciarapica

Manager of Young Adult Services, Enoch Pratt Free Library
He/Him
avatar for Emily Levine

Emily Levine

Manager of Adult Services, Enoch Pratt Free Library
she/her/hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 2:15pm - 4:15pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 2 hour, MLA EAIG

3:30pm EDT

Surfing Toward Thriving Libraries and Communities Through Advocacy at All Levels
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBA
Think advocacy is only for the CEO? Want to speak up for the future of your library system but you don’t know how?  Reimagine what advocacy could look like! You’ll learn about how one library system created a comprehensive advocacy effort involving staff at all levels, donors, customers and elected officials to help secure better funding and legislative support. Walk away empowered to advocate effectively for your library with concrete strategies that can be adapted for any system or situation! 

Speakers
CC

Carol Cason

Regional Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library
she/her
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Christine Feldmann

Director of Marketing and Communications, Anne Arundel County Public Library
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA LAIG

3:45pm EDT

From Baby Boss to Boss, Baby! Transitioning from Youth Services to Management
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
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.
Speakers
KH

Kelsey Hughes

Program Manager, Urban Libraries Council
she/her
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Rachel West

Library Manager, New Castle County Libraries - Hockessin Branch
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA PLD, DLA YSD

3:45pm EDT

How to Establish a Book Sanctuary in your Library and Community
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
We will share the concept of a Book Sanctuary, the process we used to create one in Anne Arundel County Public LIbrary, and the value of creating one. We ill discuss how we presented the idea to our Board of Trustees, governmental leaders and the public, how we aligned this project with our Collection Development Policy and how we addressed questions and concerns from the public.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Myers

Rachel Myers

Branch Manager - Discoveries: the Library at the Mall, Anne Arundel County Public Library
She/her/hers
avatar for Catherine Hollerbach

Catherine Hollerbach

Chief Operating Officer, Anne Arundel County Public Library
She/her/hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA IFP

3:45pm EDT

Libraries as transformational spaces: Creating comprehensive services for underserved populations in today’s political climate
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
In today's challenging political climate, libraries nationwide face increasing scrutiny from both politicians and the public. This panel will explore how Wicomico Public Libraries, located on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, is transforming into a vital community hub that meets the diverse needs of its patrons. Within our county, many underserved populations exist, including older and rural residents with transportation challenges, unhoused individuals lacking integrated services, English Language Learners, and racially and ethnically diverse school-aged children who lack access to varied reading materials. Additionally, young parents often seek support. With the backing of the Board of Trustees and Library Director, our Branch Manager and staff have made significant strides to address these needs. Key initiatives include establishing a Community Support Center, acquiring a mobile unit with integrated STEM learning materials, and creating community programs that reflect the experiences of various racial and ethnic groups. We have also installed book lockers in remote areas and developed bilingual reading programs for children. On any given day, Wicomico Public Libraries provides essential services, including emergency shelter resources, food assistance, job support, technical help, government program navigation, mental health resources, and traditional library services. This discussion will highlight our comprehensive efforts to enhance community support for libraries, ensuring we effectively serve all patrons, especially underserved ones. Through innovative programs and strategic partnerships, we aim to reinforce the library’s role as a cornerstone of community well-being.
Speakers
avatar for Bernadette Cannady

Bernadette Cannady

Branch Manager, Wicomico Public Library
She/Her/Hers
MS

Michele Schlehofer

Professor of Psychology, Wicomico Public Library
(she/her/hers)
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Seth Hershberger

Executive Director, Wicomico Public Library
He/His/Him
CR

Cristi Richardson

Community Support manager, Wicomico Public Library
She/Her
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA EDI

3:45pm EDT

Sea-ing the Future: Innovation for Every Team
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
We tend to take a pretty narrow view of innovation – ribbon cuttings on shiny things that require lots of extra money. This self-limiting view stands in the way of our libraries thriving. A more expansive and empowering perspective is that innovation is a mental model, accessible to every organization, helping us overcome many perceived constraints. Innovation is the springboard to becoming the transformational places our communities deserve, our teams are excited to commit their time and talent to, and our values call on us to be.
Speakers
avatar for James Kelly

James Kelly

Director, Frederick County Public Libraries
MW

Mark Winston

Chief Executive Officer, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA LDD

3:45pm EDT

Serving Our LGBTQIA+ Communities with Name Change Clinics
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
For Pride Month 2023 and 2024, Montgomery County Public Libraries staff developed and implemented successful free name change clinic events presented by FreeState Justice for Maryland residents. Participants in this session will gain new insights into how in-person and remote free legal name and gender marker change services are a life-changing gateway for trans and gender-expansive adults and youth, and will build strategies for designing, promoting, and hosting free name change clinics that provide one-on-one, step-by-step legal assistance/services to our LGBTQIA+ communities. This innovative programming will foster engagement with underserved communities, empowering library staff and LGBTQIA+ youth, adults, and allies.
Speakers
DT

Dyanne Tsai

Library Associate, Montgomery County Public Libraries
they/them, she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 3:45pm - 4:45pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA LGBTQIA

4:30pm EDT

Battle of the Books After Hours
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
Battle of the Books is not just for kids! Join Carroll County Public Library staff Nadine Rosendale, Lisa Picker, and Andrea Berstler to hear how much fun you and your grown up customers can have at a Battle of the Books After Hours. This workshop will walk you through the planning process including steps for book selection, writing questions, marketing, and promotion. With over 400 participants for the 2024 Battle After Hours season, CCPL will share with you what they have learned for a successful book trivia event.
Speakers
avatar for Andrea Berstler

Andrea Berstler

Executive Director, Carroll County Public Librar
She/her/hers
avatar for Lisa Picker

Lisa Picker

Director of Communications, Carroll County Public Library
She / Her / Hers
NR

Nadine Rosendale

Branch Manager, Eldersburg Branch Library, Carroll County Public Library
She / Her / Hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA MAPIG

4:30pm EDT

Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Family Ties in Correctional Settings
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
Children of incarcerated parents face negative consequences, including behavior problems, poor academic performance, and PTSD. It is an unfortunate side effect of the criminal justice system that children often pay for their parents' transgressions. Research has shown that the most effective way to limit these consequences is ensuring that the child maintains a relationship with the parent who is incarcerated.

Incarceration affects lower-income families at a much higher rate than middle- or upper-income families, it can come down to the costs associated with maintaining connections. Phone and video calls are expensive, jails are typically in out of the way locations without access to public transportation, custodians might not be able to afford time off work to take children to jails during visiting hours. Even when children can visit their incarcerated parents, no-touch visitation makes maintaining those connections difficult.

It was with all of these factors in mind that we entered into a partnership with our county correctional center that we call the Storybook Program. We help incarcerated adults record picture books for the children in their lives. It offers a connection to the children that is accessible when they want or need it.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Earp

Karen Earp

Youth Services Manager, Sarbanes Branch, Wicomico Public Library
she/her
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA YSD

4:30pm EDT

Diversifying Librarianship: Fellowships and Residencies are Not Enough
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
Academic libraries have used diversity residencies to give opportunities to early career librarians from underrepresented groups and diversify librarianship. Despite the good intentions, residency programs often cause harm to residents. This presentation aims to share the experiences of early career librarian fellows and critique the reliance on residencies and fellowships to diversify the field. The presenters will also provide insight into recruiting, retaining, and supporting librarians of color. Attendees will gain insight into the unique experiences of librarians of color who experienced an Early Career Librarian Fellowship program.
Speakers
JT

Jasmine Thomas

Research & Instruction Librarian, Towson University
she/her/hers
EM

Emily Minner

Student Success Librarian, Towson University
she/her/hers
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA BCMLA

4:30pm EDT

Feelings don’t care about your facts: ethically navigating library advocacy in an age of propaganda
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
Libraries in the United States are under threat from a powerful and well-funded far right coalition that is increasingly outmatching library advocates in the battle for the hearts and minds of the American public. The rhetoric being employed by these groups is both dangerous and highly effective— rooted in the kind of blatant lies that can only be described as disinformation, and in the emotional manipulation that categorizes some of the most malicious and effective propaganda. This session shares emerging research, and practical considerations, related to the ethics of political communications strategies that could be used in defense of libraries.
Speakers
AJ
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour

4:30pm EDT

Introduction to Weeding: Basic Practices for a Better Collection
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
In this presentation you will learn how to weed your collection so both you and your patrons can find the materials you are looking for. Easier searching, cleaner library shelves, a more current collection and most importantly, no more grubby books!
Speakers
avatar for Sandy Meyers

Sandy Meyers

Virtual Reference Librarian, Delaware Division of Libraries
Sandy retired from the Anne Arundel County PL in Annapolis Maryland in April of 2021. She moved to Bethany Beach Delaware and is working 18 hours a week as the adult programming librarian and all around ‘jack of all trades’ for the Frankford Public Library. Reference and readers... Read More →
MW

Missy Williams

Head of Virtual Reference Services, Delaware Division of Libraries
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA PLD

4:30pm EDT

Literacy Sandcastle Building
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
Students in high school redefine what a Reading Club can do in a high school library beyond the school library setting, while pulling reputable authors and literacy organizations together, creating amazing "sandcastle"-like results. Using creativity, advocacy, and defying obstacles, students show how they utilize the school library reading club to develop literacy festivals, bring in authors as well as legislators, and how they double the number of students into their school library, while connecting to their local public libraries. Discover the often unseen and unknown achievements of a student reading club that advances librarianship among all.
Speakers
avatar for Harry Brake

Harry Brake

Library Media Specialist, Delaware Association of School Librarians/Walter P.J. Gilefski Media Center
He, Him His
CS

Chelsea Schmidt

Woodbridge High Student/Festival of Words Student Ambassador, Walter P.J. Gilefski Media Center
She/Her/Hers
JH

Jennifer Heck

Woodbridge High School student/Festival of Words Ambassador, Walter P.J. Gilefski Media Center
She, Her, Hers
DL

Daniel Limon-Gutierrez

Student/Festival of Words Student Ambassador, Walter P.J. Gilefski Media Center
He, Him, His
GM
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA DASL

4:30pm EDT

Queer Inclusion 201: Ideas to Action
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
Efforts to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries have been on the rise in recent years, however many staff and community members in the queer community tell us there is still work to do. Join representatives of the LGBTQ+ Interest group for a panel discussion to reflect on methods to move beyond discussion and into action, building on trainings to make concrete change in our organizations.
Speakers
MK

Mike Kiel

Interim Head of Reference and Instruction, University of Baltimore
he/they
Thursday May 8, 2025 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA LGBTQIA

5:30pm EDT

Happy Hour Reception
Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA
Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA
  Social Event, Conference Comm

6:00pm EDT

Adult Services Reference Division Meetup
Thursday May 8, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
TBA
Everyone is welcome to join us to learn more about Adult Services Reference Division (ASRD) and talk about conference.
Coconuts Beach Bar & Grill 3701 Atlantic Ave, Ocean City, MD 21842
Thursday May 8, 2025 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
TBA
  Social Event, MLA ASRD

6:00pm EDT

Thursday Evening Keynote and Banquet
Thursday May 8, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
TBA
Keynote speaker to be announced soon. Dinner banquet is a separate ticket.
Speakers
avatar for Kristen Arnett

Kristen Arnett

Author
Kristen Arnett is the queer Floridian author of With Teeth: A Novel (Riverhead Books, 2021) which was a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award in fiction and the New York Times bestselling debut novel Mostly Dead Things (Tin House, 2019) which was also a finalist for the Lambda Literary... Read More →
Thursday May 8, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
TBA
  Keynote, Conference Comm

8:00pm EDT

Karaoke
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
TBA
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
TBA
  Social Event, Conference Comm

8:00pm EDT

Pub Quiz
Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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Thursday May 8, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
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  Social Event, Conference Comm
 
Friday, May 9
 

7:30am EDT

DLA Annual Member Meeting and Breakfast
Friday May 9, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
TBA
This event is open to all DLA members
Friday May 9, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
TBA
  Meeting, DLA

7:30am EDT

MLA Annual Member Meeting and Breakfast
Friday May 9, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
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Open to all MLA members
Friday May 9, 2025 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
TBA
  Meeting, MLA

8:00am EDT

Registration Table Open
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 10:45am EDT
TBA
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 10:45am EDT
TBA
  Conference

8:00am EDT

Silent Auction
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 10:45am EDT
TBA
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 10:45am EDT
TBA
  Silent Auction

8:00am EDT

Vendor Hall Open
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Friday May 9, 2025 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Vendors

9:30am EDT

Closing Keynote
Friday May 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
Speaker to be announced soon
Speakers
avatar for Temim Fruchter

Temim Fruchter

Author
Temim Fruchter is a queer nonbinary anti-Zionist Jewish writer who lives in Brooklyn, NY. She holds an MFA in fiction from the University of Maryland, and is the recipient of fellowships from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Vermont Studio Center, and a 2020 Rona Jaffe... Read More →
Friday May 9, 2025 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
TBA
  Keynote, Conference Comm

11:00am EDT

Banned Books Week at an Academic Library: Collaboration and Promoting Student Engagement
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Presenters will share their experiences, including goals, partnerships, challenges, and successes, in planning Banned Books Week programming in an academic library setting. First, we will discuss the significance of our programming in the contexts of the history of Banned Books Week and of the current cultural climate. Then, we will explain how we collaborated with various individuals and groups to promote student engagement. Finally, we will reflect on what we learned and share strategies for other academic libraries to adopt for local implementation.
Speakers
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Maren Cornett

Coordinator, Special Collections Cataloging Unit, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
she/her
JD

Jessica Dai

Organizational Development and Learning Librarian, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
she/her
BT

Bob Tolliver

Foundational Sciences Librarian, University of Delaware Library, Museums and Press
he/him
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA ACRL

11:00am EDT

Beachcombing for History: Treasures of Maryland’s Past in Digital Maryland
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Discover the hidden treasures of Maryland’s past with Digital Maryland, an online archive funded by the State Library Resource Center.

Attendees will explore innovative ways to access, research, and utilize this valuable digital resource, gaining fresh insights into Maryland’s rich history. This session will introduce methods for navigating and utilizing Digital Maryland, highlighting new features and collections supported by the State Library Resource Center. Participants will learn strategies for integrating digital archives into their research and educational projects, enhancing their understanding of Maryland’s historical narrative.
Speakers
avatar for Megan Kean

Megan Kean

Digital Maryland Project Manager, Enoch Pratt Free Library/ State Library Resource Center
she/her
TT

Tracy Thompson

Digital Resources Manager, Enoch Pratt Free Library/ State Library Resource Center
she/her
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA ASRD

11:00am EDT

Beyond Books: Introducing DEI Programs in Library Spaces
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Join the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Office of Equity and Fair Practice (OEFP) for a presentation that empowers you to recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social justice needs within your community. You will learn how to implement effective, measurable strategies for DEI and social justice programs and services in libraries. The session will guide you in developing community-informed programs that address social justice, ensuring libraries serve as inclusive spaces. Be prepared to leave inspired, equipped and motivated to provide equitable services to the underserved.
Speakers
avatar for Erin Kelly

Erin Kelly

Accessibility Coordinator, Enoch Pratt Free Library
she/her
SW

Sierra Walker

Program Coordinator Project ENCORE, Enoch Pratt Free Library
she/her
JR

Jessica Russell

Pratt Free Market Coordinator, Enoch Pratt Free Library
she/her
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA EDI

11:00am EDT

Beyond the Drag Queen Storytime
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
In today's political climate, both the LGBTQIA+ community and Libraries are under attack. The community for who they are and the libraries for supporting them through representation. While some progress might start with a Drag Queen Story Time, it goes far beyond that. It goes to the heart of schools, public libraries, and into the political arena itself. Librarian and Pride Board Member Jayne Walters brings her knowledge and years of experience representing and advocating for both to share how these two can be stronger together in this ongoing fight.
Speakers
JW

Jayne Walters

Librarian, Anne Arundel County Public Library
she/ her
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA LGBTQIA

11:00am EDT

Converging Oceans: Conversations in Global Resource Sharing
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Interlibrary Loan brings together resources for people all over the globe, however, not all libraries conduct resource sharing in the same way. Join us for a resource sharing conversation where we can learn about one another’s ILL practices and how we can improve on the services we provide.
Attendees will learn about one another’s daily processes and best practices, as well as how Maryland’s Public Library Systems share materials across the state. Pratt staff from the MILO department will share Pratt’s practices for interlibrary loan across both Marina and OCLC PRA-14217474 and answer questions about interlibrary loan from attendees.
Speakers
EB

Emma Beaven

Resource Sharing Supervisor, Enoch Pratt Free Library
She/Her
HB

Hannah Brady

Office Supervisor, Enoch Pratt Free Library
She/Her
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA MIG

11:00am EDT

Demystifying AI Instruction: A Byte-Sized Case Study
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Libraries are uniquely positioned to stem the flow of misinformation, alleviate fear, and provide resources that aid in skill development around new technologies. Want to create library classes that render Generative AI approachable and accessible, while helping customers navigate the minefield of mis/information? We’ll discuss the process of researching, planning, and instructing our biannual AI class at the Howard County Library System. Then, we’ll share how we refresh our research to ensure we are staying accurate and up to date, while demystifying artificial intelligence so that it is accessible to all.
Speakers
avatar for Jessica Seipel

Jessica Seipel

Instructor & Research Specialist, Howard County Library System
she/her
SC

Sahana Callahan

Instructor & Research Specialist, Howard County Library System
they/them
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA FOLIG

11:00am EDT

Ignite Session 2
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, Conference Comm

11:00am EDT

Innovative Strategies to Boost School Library Visibility and Usage
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
This is an engaging session designed to transform your school library into a vibrant hub of the school community! Discover proven, innovative strategies to exponentially increase engagement among students, parents, and the broader school community. Participates receive specific and proven examples to effectively bring the library to 'the people,” and to bring “the people” to the library. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive plan to cultivate library stakeholders, heighten book circulation, and increase patronage. The session will give participants proven tools needed to make their library the heart of the school!
Speakers
JL

Joyce Lester

Library Media Specialist, Delaware Library Association
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA DASL

11:00am EDT

Library Student Employment as a High Impact Practice: Empowering Students to Succeed
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Applying classroom andragogy/pedagogy to student employment and training creates additional learning experiences for students that go beyond the classroom. Library Student Employment as a High Impact Practice: Empowering Students to Succeed will cover topics including student employment as a high impact practice, fostering trust, collaborating with campus partners, developing and providing professional development for students, professional and peer-to-peer mentorship opportunities, and supporting students’ early career skill-development in preparation for post-graduation success. We will address methods for hiring, training, student growth / leadership opportunities, and managing challenging student employees.
Speakers
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TG

Tracey Gilchrist

Towson University
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour

11:00am EDT

Literary Reparations: Fully Funded Library Science Scholarships for Black Students
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
In America’s history, there were anti-slavery [enslavement] laws that prevented Blacks and, in some states, anyone who was non-white from reading, writing, as well as being taught to read and write. These laws applied to enslaved Blacks and in some cases, Free(wo)man. Reimagining the field of library science means refocusing our efforts on increasing Black library science practitioners and resetting our agendas to be intentional about allocating funds. In this presentation, you will learn about the history of anti-slavery [enslavement] laws and what Black representation in the field of library science could mean for our domestic and global communities.
Speakers
CS

Christopher Stewart

Library and Information Science Programs, Syracuse University | St. University
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour

11:00am EDT

Run a Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
Learn the basics of D&D and how to start your own Dungeons & Dragons Club from scratch. Hear success stories and gain insights on how to empower teens through D&D. Learn how to get a free educator kit, how to spread the word, how to create a safe and inclusive space for players, how to get started with running your game, and how to empower your teen participants to take ownership and run their own games. In addition, learn how to access free online resources for tabletop roleplaying games that will help you get started and keep your club going. 
Speakers
CF

Caitlin Felder

Teens' Instructor and Research Specialist, Howard County Library System
she/they
JM

Julia Marks

Teens' Instructor & Research Specialist, Howard County Library System
she/her
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA TIG

11:00am EDT

Serving Homeschoolers in Public Libraries: A Panel Discussion
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
What does homeschool programming look like in today’s public libraries? How can we create, update, and better market our homeschool programs? How do we reach a diverse cross-section of the homeschool community with our program offerings? Our panel of youth services librarians from all over Maryland will tackle these questions and more.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Earp

Karen Earp

Youth Services Manager, Sarbanes Branch, Wicomico Public Library
she/her
SY

Shannon Young

Public Services Specialist II, Youth Services, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
she/her
avatar for Marsha Quarles

Marsha Quarles

Public Services Specialist I, Youth Services, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
she/her
JC

Jaclyn Cassidy

Youth Services Supervisor, Cecil County Public Library
she/her
Friday May 9, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA YSD

1:00pm EDT

Bridging the Middle: How Tween Literature Can Spur Intergenerational Conversations for Healing and Change
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
Middle grade novels exploring relationships between tweens and their adults are critical for addressing intergenerational patterns and showing children finding their own, healthy path forward. These stories create a gateway into difficult conversations and create community within various library patron populations. In this panel, four award-winning authors will present recent books that address themes of mental health stigma, drug addiction, systemic racism, generational trauma, and bodily autonomy, lead a conversation on library programming to open up intergenerational conversations, and provide reading lists, model display and book club ideas, and activities and community partnership ideas to facilitate family conversations.
Speakers
avatar for Heather Murphy Capps

Heather Murphy Capps

Upper MG Author/Writing Instructor, Lerner
I’m an award-winning author of upper middle-grade books. I write historical fiction and use magical realism—topics I love to talk about, especially with young readers and educators.
avatar for Meg Eden Kuyatt

Meg Eden Kuyatt

Writer / Instructor, Scholastic / Anne Arundel Community College
Meg Eden Kuyatt is a Maryland teacher at colleges and writing centers, including Anne Arundel Community College and University of MD College Park. She is the author of the 2021 Towson Prize for Literature winning poetry collection “Drowning in the Floating World,” the forthcoming... Read More →
avatar for Ali Terese

Ali Terese

Author, Aladdin / Simon & Schuster and Scholastic
Ali Terese is a middle grade and YA author who writes funny and heartfelt stories including FREE PERIOD (Scholastic - 2024) and VOTE FOR THE G.O.A.T. (Aladdin / Simon & Schuster - 2025). Her work has received the National Book Award longlist honor, a School Library Journal starred... Read More →
avatar for Sydney Dunlap

Sydney Dunlap

Upper Middle-Grade Author
Sydney Dunlap (www.sydneydunlap.com) is an award-winning author and former elementary school teacher who has worked extensively with youth facing challenging circumstances. She enjoys reading and writing heartfelt, hopeful books that explore tough topics that aren’t often addressed in middle grade literature. He... Read More →
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA YSD

1:00pm EDT

Challenging Traditional Pedagogy: OER
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
Traditional educational resources put a high-cost strain on students and are increasingly controlled by corporate bookstores. Open Educational Resources (OERs) offer an anti-capitalist alternative with the potential to transform learning for students and empower faculty. This presentation will establish the current pitfalls and inequities perpetuated by traditional educational resources, and present how OERs can challenge and subvert those drawbacks.
Speakers
avatar for Jeanne Kambara

Jeanne Kambara

OER Publishing Librarian, University of Delaware
They/Them
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA ACRL

1:00pm EDT

Charting the Course Together: Empowering Leaders through Collective Growth and Experience
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
Learn about AACPL’s year long, peer leadership institute. Staff members explore topics such as strategic thinking and decision-making, collaborative leadership, change management and innovation in libraries, advocacy and communication skills, diversity, equity, and inclusion in leadership all through a variety of discussions, hands on activities and workshops. This helps grow new leaders and share valuable expertise while providing fresh innovative ideas and thoughts for more seasoned leaders who are new to our organization.
Speakers
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Bethany Lambert

Learning and Development Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library
She/Her
MN

Michele Noble

Library Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library
She/Her
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA LDD

1:00pm EDT

Check It Out! Marketing Your Collection with Better Booklists and Displays
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
Market your collection more successfully! Make inclusive and exciting displays and booklists that your customers want to engage with! Using an EDI lens and a focus on customer relevancy, libraries can make booklists and displays that increase discoverability, improve readers advisory, and boost circulation. This program will talk about the benefits of creating custom booklists and walk participants through the hows and whys of building, maintaining, and displaying these powerful marketing tools. It will also include an overview of creating display guidelines to help set your library’s standard for physical and digital displays.
Speakers
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Emilia Mudd

Lead Childrens' Librarian, Calvert Library
She/They
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA MKTG

1:00pm EDT

Easy (Climate) Listening: How to Start Worrying and Love Your Neighbors
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
Pool and augment your listening skills for difficult or fraught topics—including, but not limited to, climate change. Learn and practice:
 Ways to show you’re listening
 Quick methods for grounding and releasing tension
 De-escalation tools
 Attention to your own responses
Whether you’re setting up a formal listening station to gather people’s impressions and questions, or making room for complexity and conflict within a group, listening to others on a topic that you care about can be a challenge. This set of practices will solidify your confidence in difficult conversations and help you welcome the parts you can’t control.
Speakers
KS

Kate Schapira

Professor & Climate Listener, Brown University
She/Her
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA SIG

1:00pm EDT

Hollywood in the Stacks: A Film Club for Teens in the Library
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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Learn how to start and run your very own filmmaking club for teens at your library. Even with minimal resources and experience, you can encourage your teens to make their own movies step by step through the filmmaking process, from script to screen. You can even organize your own film festival or world premiere night to share with friends, family, and the public.
Speakers
BS

Bill Stea

Assistant Branch Manager, Waldorf West Branch, Charles County Public Library
He/him
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA TIG

1:00pm EDT

Let's Talk Stuff
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
The panel will share their experiences of planning, the implementation process, their success and the obstacles they faced while putting these programs into place.
Speakers
MN

Marlyn Norton

Administrator, Adult and Community Engagement, Mobile Engagement Group, Baltimore County Public Library
They/Them
CZ

Cassandra Zamutt

Librarian, Baltimore County Public Library
She/Her
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA SSD

1:00pm EDT

Putting the “Special” in Special Collections
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
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We will present the success we’ve had with both Howard County Library’s DIY Education Center and the Enchanted Garden. The programs have enabled us to attract and empower new and different audiences, in many cases, folks that have never attended a library class. Library users who come to take advantage of our practical, hands-on learning opportunities then can also be made aware of all the things we offer, and perhaps take advantage of our more traditional offerings (i.e. books and community space).
Speakers
avatar for Eric Laun

Eric Laun

DIY Instructor and Research Specialist, Howard County Library System
he/him
EC

Erica Coady

Enchanted Garden Instructor, Howard County Library System
she/her
avatar for Kelly MacBride-Gill

Kelly MacBride-Gill

DIY Instructor and Research Specialist, Howard County Library System
she/her
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA MIG

1:00pm EDT

Seas the Fun: Beach Reads Hiding in Your Academic Library
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
Leisure reading and programming in academic libraries is frequently on the chopping block. Academic libraries need to support all the information needs of students, faculty, and staff including materials for their recreation, so that patrons can learn through their preferred methods. The SU Libraries’ Leisure Committee has navigated everything from creating innovative programming and a curated selection, to collaborating with varied groups to achieve mutual goals. SU's Leisure Committee will share the big picture of their struggles and successes in providing extracurricular materials to meet recreational needs instead of only scholarly.
Speakers
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Natasha Finnegan

Cataloging & Metadata Services Librarian, Salisbury University
She/Her
NK

Nicole Kulp

Serials and Electronic Resources Librarian, Salisbury University
She/Her/Hers
SW

Sara Wheatley

Acquisitions Specialist, Salisbury University
She/her
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA RAIG

1:00pm EDT

The Ethics Edition
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
After a complex small group effort, Towson University developed a reporting process for privacy and ethics concerns with vendors and library platforms. We are interested in expanding this process to include other organizations that encourage critical analysis of library expenses. Come discuss your library’s concerns or experiences relating to intellectual freedom issues: speech in meeting rooms, vendor terms of service, patron data collection, data mining, etc. This session will not be recorded but will encourage peer-to-peer connections: bring your 21st century business cards.
Speakers
ED

Elizabeth De Coster

Research & Instruction Librarian, Alberty S. Cook Library, Towson University
she/hers
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, MLA IFP

1:00pm EDT

User Experience From a Circulation Perspective
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
User experience is the philosophy of considering spaces, services, and processes from the end user's point of view. Shifting our perspective from what makes sense to librarians to what makes sense patrons will create a better experience for patrons using our space. This program will discuss how to get into the mind of a patron, creating an enjoyable experience, and the possible pain points of our services.
Speakers
PW

Paul Weymouth

Assistant Director, Selbyville Public Library
He/Him
Friday May 9, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program - 1 hour, DLA PLD
 
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