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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.
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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
9:00 - 9:30 AM
9:30 - 9:45 AM
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.
10:40 - 11:25 AM
Location | Session Title and Presenters |
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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) |
11:35 AM - 12:20 PM
Location | Session Title and Presenters |
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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) |
12:30 - 1:30 PM
1:30 - 1:50 PM
Location | Session Title and Presenters |
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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) |
2:00 - 2:45 PM
Location | Session Title and Presenters |
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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 |
2:55 - 3:40 PM
Location | Session Title and Presenters |
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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 |
3:50 - 4:05 PM
4:05 - 5:05 PM