Presentations

Many speakers have posted their presentations or other session documentation for attendees to reference before, during, and after the conference. Speaker presentations are posted as speakers give us permission, so please be sure to check this page often for additions.

Monday, March 27, 2023 Workshops

Workshops

W1: Searchers Academy: Rethinking Search Practices
W2: Selecting & Implementing Library Tech: How to for Practical & Sustainable Success
English & Colegrove - W2_English.pptx (12 MB)
W3: Strategic Technology Planning
W4: Instant Library Marketing: Hands On With the Power of AI
Brian Pichman - W4_Pichman.pdf (31 MB)
W5: Unlocking Knowledge Mapping
Robin Hastings - W5_Hastings.pptx (5 MB)
W6: Coaching to Bring Out People’s Best
Jones, Freeman & Keown - W6_Jones.pdf (764 KB)
W7: Planning for the Near Future: Smart Library Spaces & Buildings
Wisniewski & Considine - W7_Wisniewski.pptx (380 KB)
W8: Data Analytics: Fundamentals for Information Professionals
W9: New Tech for Libraries: 3D Scanning for Extended Reality Applications
W10: [CANCELED] Climate Things: Library Community Action
W11: Tech Trends for Libraries in 2023 & Beyond
W12: Evaluating & Optimizing Library Systems
Tonyan & Gates - W12_Tonyan(2).docx (25 KB)
Tonyan & Gates - W12_Tonyan(4).docx (23 KB)
Tonyan & Gates - W12_Tonyan(5).docx (55 KB)
Tonyan & Gates - W12_Tonyan.pptx (14 MB)
W13: Designing Library Websites With LibGuides & Bootstrap: LibGuides in Disguise
W14: Sparking Community Imagination & Innovation: Learning Tools
W15: KM Initiatives for Libraries
W16: Cybersecurity for Your Library
Brian Pichman - W16_Pichman.pptx (85 MB)
W17: Creating Stimulating Community Makerspaces & Innovation Hubs in Libraries
W18: Academic Library Issues & Challenges: Discussion of the Future
W19: Human-Centric AI Parade: Artificial Intelligence & Libraries

Monday Evening Networking Event

Games, Gadgets, & Makerspaces

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

Keynotes

Welcome & Opening Keynote: AI Parade: Human-Centric, All Inclusive, Artificial Intelligence
Diamond Sponsor Keynote: Digital Equity in Our Communities
Robert McLaughlin - 0945_McLaughlin.pptx (972 KB)

Search & Discovery

A101: Super Searcher: Tips for Making an Impact
Mary Ellen Bates - A101_Bates.pdf (2 MB)
A102: Impactful Curated Intelligence: Tips & Tools
A103: AI-Driven Search Engines
Marydee Ojala - A103_Ojala.pptx (7 MB)
A104: Become an API Magician
Amy Affelt - A104_Affelt.pptx (724 KB)
A105: Racial & Gender Bias in Search
Marcella Fredriksson - A105_Fredriksson.pdf (3 MB)

Web Presence: Powered by Design

B101: Discovery by Design
Maddie Hines - B101_Hines.pdf (13 MB)
B102: Understanding Websites & Prioritizing Changes
Peter Velikonja - B102_Velikonja.pptx (25 MB)
B103: Redesigning a Library Homepage
Virginia Cononie - B103_Cononie.pptx (9 MB)
B104: Protecting Privacy of Library Websites
B105: Big Library Website Improvements on a Small Budget

Content Management

C101: Digital Library Collections: Landscape & Future
Nick Tanzi - C101_Tanzi.pdf (3 MB)
Nick Tanzi - C101_Tanzi(1).pdf (448 KB)
C102: Data Warehousing 101: Collecting & Using Data for Success
Christensen, Norlander & Clarke - C102_Christensen.pptx (9 MB)
C103: Impact of Industry Consolidation for Libraries
C104: Storytelling & Digital Curation
C105: Can Digital Go Green? The Myth of Sustainable Digital Preservation
Jan Zastrow - C105_Zastrow.pdf (2 MB)

Learning from Leaders

D101: Powerful Partnerships
D102: Looking Ahead: Tips From a Futurist
D103: Designing Future Libraries
D104: Is It Time to Quit Digitizing Everything? How to Focus and Fund Your Digital Collection
Rachel Evans - D104_Evans.pdf (15 MB)
Sheila McAlister - D104_McAlister.pptx (1 MB)
D105: Time to Quit? Social Media?

AI & New Tech Library Thinking

E101: Building Trust in AI-Assisted Library Technology
E102: Community Customer Relations Software
Virginia Trow - E102_Trow(1).pptx (4 MB)
E103: Connecting Patrons & Collections With Machine Learning Technology
Paulette Hasier - E103_Hasier.pdf (4 MB)
E104: Natural Language Processing to Analyze LibChat Transcription
E105: Implementing & Managing Academic Library “E” Systems
Doyin Adenuga - E105_Adenuga.pptx (8 MB)

Library Leaders Summit

AI Parade: Human-Centric, All Inclusive, Artificial Intelligence
Diamond Sponsor Keynote: Digital Equity in Our Communities
Welcome & Introductions
One-on-One With Keynote
Emotional Labor: You Aren’t Alone
Attendee Lunch & Discussion: Key Issues, Trends, & Actions
What Strategic Questions Should We Be Asking?
Content: Are Collections Relevant?

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Keynotes

Library Communities, AI, & Possible Futures!
Diamond Sponsor Keynote: Libraries: Engaging With Technology, Supporting Communities

Library Systems & Platforms

A201: Open Source Software for Libraries
Bennhoff & Conley - A201_Bennhoff.pptx (7 MB)
A202: Creating a Personalized Catalog Using Aspen Discovery
Amanda L. Goodman - A202_Goodman.pptx (63 MB)
A203: Library Technology Update
A204: Selecting & Implementing Library Tech
A205: ILS Optimization & Vendor Relations: Top Tips
Tonyan & Gates - A205_Tonyan.pptx (13 MB)

UX: User Experience

B201: Library Websites’ ‘Secret Sauce’: Content Strategy for Impact & Inclusivity
Kirsti Kenneth - B201_Kenneth.pdf (4 MB)
B202: Finding Our Way With UX Design: By Compass & Heading
Michael Crane - B202_Crane.pdf (1 MB)
B203: Auditing Library Websites
B204: Continuous UX Improvement Through Collaboration
Hoeppner & Miller - B204_Hoeppner.pptx (33 MB)
B205: User Experience & Cognitive Disabilities

Communities & Engagement

C201: Out of the Wreckage With Community Partners
Molly Kane - C201_Kane.pptx (99 MB)
Molly Kane - C201_Kane(1).pptx (101 MB)
C202: Innovative Digital Programs & Platforms
C203: Library in Your Pocket: Loyal Members Through Mobile Apps
C204: Beyond Going Green: Community Sustainability Initiatives
Jan Holmquist - C204_Holmquist(1).pptx (6 MB)
C205: Personal Librarians: Building Relationships Across Campus
Audrey B. Welber - C205_Welber.pptx (4 MB)

Libraries: 3D Spaces, XR, & Beyond

D201: Everyday AR in the Library
Nick Tanzi - D201_Tanzi.pdf (2 MB)
Nick Tanzi - D201_Tanzi(1).pdf (6 MB)
D202: Studio X: XR Hub
Moody & Sherwood - D202_Moody.pptx (29 MB)
D203: XR in Action: Cool Initiatives
D204: Library Opportunities: Robotics & Virtual Reality
D205: Library XR Experiments & Possibilities for the Future

Learning

E201: Using Creativity to Grow & Develop
Justin Hoenke - E201_Hoenke.pptx (11 MB)
E202: Inspiring the Next Generation: Teaching TechGirlz
Patrick & Patrick - E202_Patrick.pdf (3 MB)
E203: Communities & Networking: Development, Solutions, Jobs
Huffine & Richardson - E203_Huffine.pptx (2 MB)
E204: Technology Skills Assessment & Training
Burgess & Silveira - E204_Burgess(1).pptx (16 MB)
Silveira & Burgess - E204_Silveira.pptx (16 MB)
E205: Learning: Growing, Skill-Building, & Joining Management
Candice Townsend - E205_Townsend.pptx (5 MB)

Library Leaders Summit

Library Communities, AI, & Possible Futures
Diamond Sponsor Keynote: Libraries: Engaging With Technology, Supporting Communities
One-on-One With Keynote
Trends: What Are We Overlooking or Missing?
Attendee Lunch
Talent: Does Organizational Culture Eat Strategy for Breakfast?
Digitality, Disruption, Change: Do We Really Understand?
Next Steps: Recouping Your Investment
Close

Cybertours

Integrating Local History in the Library
Sam Passey - 1130_Passey.pdf (2 MB)
Keep Your Chocolate Out of My Peanut Butter
Maurice D. Coleman - 1200_Coleman.pptx (32 MB)
ChatGPT for Search Professionals: Bringing AI to Web Search
Mary Ellen Bates - 1230_Bates.pdf (1 MB)
Should Your Library Continue to Use Twitter?
Potential AI App for Libraries
Making Archives Accessible in Rural Communities
Kat Gullahorn - Tomé Hill Archive Site
Kat Gullahorn - 1400_Gullahorn.pptx (18 MB)
Search Sustainability
Marydee Ojala - 1430_Ojala.pptx (7 MB)
ChatGPTBot

Evening Session

Technology, Social Media & Libraries
Lee Rainie - 1930_Rainie.pptx (7 MB)

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Keynotes

Future Libraries & Information Communities: Next-Gen Skills & Opportunities

Management

A301: Facing Disruption With Strategy Reset
Cory Meyer - A301_Meyer.pptx (24 MB)
A302: Measuring Effectiveness in Libraries
Juanita Richardson - A302_Richardson.pptx (819 KB)
A303: Boundaries: Values in Action
A304: Embracing Change: Tools & Techniques
A305: Proving ROI Through Collaboration: Library & Curriculum Team

Metaverse, Change & the Future for Libraries

B301: The Metaverse Explained & Debunked
B302: [CANCELLED] XR in a Library Metaverse
B303: Mastodon: Is It for Libraries?
Brian Pichman - B303_Pichman.pptx (6 MB)
B304: Change, Innovation, & Libraries
B305: Community Priorities & Change: Framework
Proffitt & Mcgann - B305_Proffitt.pptx (9 MB)

Enterprise Practices

C301: Data Science for Information Professionals
C302: Data Librarians in Action
Richard Huffine - C302_Huffine.pptx (1 MB)
C303: Navigating & Customizing SharePoint’s Interface
Patrick & Patrick - C303_Patrick.pdf (5 MB)
C304: Managers' Emotional Labor: It's Real
C305: Stakeholder Management for All Project Sizes
Janice Camacho - C305_Camacho.pptx (9 MB)

Makerspaces +

D301: Inspiring Innovation & Sparking Imagination: Cybrarium
Rino Landa - D301_Landa(1).pdf (193 MB)
D302: Creative Making & Makerspaces
Justin Hoenke - D302_Hoenke.pptx (10 MB)
D303: Creative Spaces in Academic Libraries
D304: Course Management Learning Systems for Makerspace Training
Glasgow & Radniecki - D304_Glasgow.pptx (13 MB)
D305: Managing & Marketing Creative Makerspace Activities

Library Issues: Security, Privacy +

E301: Creating a Culture of Privacy & Security
Robin Hastings - E301_Hastings.pptx (4 MB)
E302: Preserving Patron Privacy in Public Libraries
E303: Developing Security & Privacy Plans
E304: Keyboard Accessibility at LC
Armstrong & Bradley_Montgomery - E304_Armstrong.pptx (9 MB)
E305: Changing Library Spaces: Re-Evaluate, Repurpose, & DIY
Barbara Lovato - E305_Lovato.pptx (63 MB)

Cybertours

Mastodon: Social Media Next-Gen?
Brian Pichman - 1100_Pichman.pptx (1 MB)
Preparing Your Public Library for Emerging Technology
Ricardo G. Mesa - 1130_Mesa.pptx (25 MB)
Local Archives & Community Partnerships in Action
Richard P. Hulser - 1200_Hulser.pdf (5 MB)
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