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Note: All sessions will be recorded and made available to conference attendees following the conference. Please do not share the Zoom links. Sessions are for registered attendees only.

Concurrent Tracks

Live presentation sessions are organized into the following tracks: 

Track A: Re-envisioning the Library

Track B: New Spins on Research

Track C: Academic Freedom

Track D: Telling Our Story

Track E: AI in Libraries

Track F: Diversity in Collections, Services, & Staffing

Conference Schedule

Morning Coffee and Networking

9:00 - 9:30 AM

Welcome and Scholarship Winners

9:30 - 9:45 AM

Keynote Address by Cinthya Ippoliti

9:45 - 10:30 AM


Cinthya has been a librarian for over 24 years and has held roles at various academic institutions. As director of the Auraria Library, Cinthya provides direct administrative leadership for library services, spaces, partnerships, and programming on the tri-institutional Auraria Campus which includes the University of Colorado, Denver; Metropolitan State University of Denver, and Community College of Denver serving approximately 35,000 highly diverse students in an urban setting. Prior to joining the Auraria Library she was the Associate Dean for Research and Learning Services at Oklahoma State University and Head of Teaching and Learning at the University of Maryland Libraries.



Live Presentation Session 1

10:40 - 11:25 AM

 Location Session Title and Presenters 
Track A: Re-envisioning the Library

Keep Your Important Books Close and Your Most Important Closer: Using Expertise to Decide What Should Be in Storage or on Site

Presenters: Megan M. Daly (University of Florida) and Michael Dietz (University of Florida)

Track B: New Spins on Research

Information Literacy Professional Development for Disciplinary Faculty through a Summer Institute

Presenters: Matthew Weirick Johnson (University of South Florida), Jessica Szempruch (University of South Florida), Carl DiNardo (University of South Florida), and Emily Mann (University of South Florida)

 Track C: Academic Freedom

 That Would Never Happen at Our Library!: Developing Book Challenge Policies and Procedures for an Academic Library

Presenters: Amber Arroyo (Florida State College at Jacksonville), Lea Cason (Florida State College at Jacksonville), and Susan Mythen (Florida State College at Jacksonville)

 Track D: Telling Our Story

 Proving Your Worth Through Library Self Promotion

Presenter: Jessica Daly (Advent Health University)

 Track E: AI in Libraries

Copiloting AI Copyright Expertise for the Academic Community

Presenters: Lisa Campbell (University of Florida) and Trey Shelton (University of Florida)

Live Presentation Session 2

11:35 AM - 12:20 PM

 Location Session Title and Presenters 
Track A: Re-envisioning the Library

Shaking Up the Shelves: Navigating Change in the Library

Presenters: K.C. New (Mississippi State University) and Blair Booker (Mississippi State University)

Track B: New Spins on Research

Square Peg In A Round Hole?: Navigating Systematic Review Requests Beyond The Health Sciences

Presenters: Brittany Kester (University of Florida) and April Hines (University of Florida)

Track C: Academic Freedom

 Navigating Legislative Changes: Adapting Academic Libraries to Florida's New Legal Landscape

Presenters: Bridgett Birmingham (Florida State University), Emily Mann (University of South Florida), and Valrie Minson (University of Florida)

 Track D: Telling Our Story

 Poster Presentations:

Pop-Up Libraries: Totally Worth It!

Presenters: Camielle Crampsie (University of South Florida) and Natalie Boulanger (University of South Florida)

From Intimidation to Integration: Collaborative Outreach Strategies for Library Staff

Presenters: Mari Meke (University of Florida) and Kelly Handy (University of Florida)

Came to Study, Stayed for the Vibes: Capturing Student Library Values to Enhance User Experience

Presenters: Hélène Huet (University of Florida), Stacey Ewing (University of Florida), and April Hines (University of Florida)

Q&A

Track F: Diversity in Collections, Services, & Staffing  Money, Funding, Respect: Advancing BIPOC Student Equity Through Early Grant Writing Education

Presenters: Vashalice Kaaba (Florida State University) and Shannon Williams (Florida State University)

Lunch & Learn

12:30 - 1:30 PM

Lightning Rounds

1:30 - 1:50 PM

 Location Session Title and Presenters 
1:30 - 1:35 PM

Incorporate Your University’s Strategic Plan and Your Librarian Duties to Show Value to Your University Community

Presenter: Isabel M. Altamirano (Auburn University)

1:35 - 1:40 PM

Comprehensive AI Literacy: The Need for Library Research Guides

Presenters: Thilani Samarakoon (University of Miami), Daniela Solomon (Case Western Reserve University), and Shatha Baydoun (Case Western Reserve University)

 1:40 - 1:45 PM

 Public Services: Creative Advocates

Presenter: Emily Hannum (University of Central Florida)

1:45 - 1:50 PM

 More than a Paycheck: Build a Culture of Gratitude for Student Employees and your Team

Presenter:  Katy Webb (Stetson University)

Live Presentation Session 3

2:00 - 2:45 PM

 Location Session Title and Presenters 
 Track A: Re-envisioning the Library

Reimagining Access Services: Enhancing Library Engagement and Student Success Post-COVID

Presenter: Rhonda L. Johnson (Hostos Community College of The City University of New York)

 Track B: New Spins on Research

Reaching Beyond the Academy: Teaching OA Research Resources for the Community

Presenters: Evan Fruehauf (University of South Florida) and Susan Ariew (University of South Florida)

 Track C: Academic Freedom

 Resisting the Backlash: Empowering Librarians to Champion Academic Freedom

Presenters: Christopher M. Jimenez (Florida International University), Melissa Del Castillo (Florida International University), Bryan Cooper (Florida International University), and Sabine Dantus (Florida International University)

 Track D: Telling Our Story

 You're Not a Fraud! What is Imposter Syndrome and How Psychosocial Mentoring Can Help

Presenters: Blair Booker (Mississippi State University) and K.C. New (Mississippi State University)

 Track E: AI in Libraries

Poster Presentations:

"Are You a Bot?" Implementing a Chatbot While Keeping a Human Connection in Virtual Reference

Presenters: Robin Fowler (University of Florida) and Kelly Hand (University of Florida)

Fact or Fiction? Exploring Student Perceptions of Citation Quality from Generative AI

Presenters: William Bowman (Florida Institute of Technology), Chelsea Carroll (Florida Institute of Technology), Kaylee Erdos (Florida Institute of Technology), Suzanne Odom (Florida Institute of Technology), and Wanda Perez (Florida Institute of Technology)

Role of Academic Libraries in Shaping AI Policies in Higher Education

Presenter: Erin McCusker (University of South Florida)

Q&A

Live Presentation Session 4

2:55 - 3:40 PM

 Location Session Title and Presenters 
 Track A: Re-envisioning the Library

Bending Boundaries: Team Avatar's Lesson for Openness

Presenter: Charlene V. Martoni (Georgia State University)

 Track A: Re-envisioning the Library

Art in the Library: Fostering Creativity, Community, and Value at Florida State University

Presenters: Leah Reilly Sherman (Florida State University), Dianna S. Bradley (Florida State University), Crystal Mathews (Florida State University), and Laura Pellini (Florida State University)

 Track B: New Spins on Research

 Beyond Misinformation: Strategies and Tactics for Addressing the Growing and Pernicious Problem of the Misrepresentation and Misappropriation of Research

Presenter: Winn W. Wasson (Syracuse University)

 Track F: Diversity in Collections, Services, & Staffing 

Poster Presentations:

Access to Autism Information for Academic Librarians

Presenter: Amelia Anderson (University of South Florida)

Neurodivergent Challenges and Institutional Solutions in Academic Librarianship

Presenter: Angela Price (University of Florida)

Enhancing Indigenous Collections: A Metadata and Collection Analysis for American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the University of Florida Libraries

Presenters: Ginessa Mahar (University of Florida), Ash Vaught (University of Florida), Michael Dietz (University of Florida), and Stacey Ewing (University of Florida)

Q&A

Closing Remarks

3:50 - 4:05 PM

Wellness Hour

4:05 - 5:05 PM


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