ArLA/SELA 2019 Joint Conference: Full Schedule

12:30pm CDT

Registration/Dine-Around Signup

Friday September 27, 2019 12:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Embassy Suites Salon B

1:00pm CDT

Drama, Drama, Drama - How to Make it Work For You, Not Against You

In this highly interactive workshop, you will learn why drama happens and what you can do to turn it into the most valuable tool in your professional toolbox.

Speakers

Fredonna Walker

Training Specialist, William F. Laman Public Library System

Friday September 27, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Salon A

Pre-Conference Workshop

1:00pm CDT

Privacy in Libraries

Privacy in Libraries, led by Bryan Neil Jones, a Systems Librarian for Nashville Public Library and a member of the Library Freedom Project (https://libraryfreedomproject.org), provides training regarding the ethical, legal, and technical issues of privacy in libraries. Library Freedom Project is a partnership among librarians, technologists, attorneys, and privacy advocates which aims to address the problems of surveillance by making real the promise of intellectual freedom in libraries. By teaching librarians about surveillance threats, privacy rights and responsibilities, and digital tools to stop surveillance, LFP hopes to create a privacy-centric paradigm shift in libraries and the communities they serve.

Speakers

Bryan Neil Jones

Systems Librarian, Nashville Public Library

Friday September 27, 2019 1:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Salon C

Pre-Conference Workshop

3:00pm CDT

Exhibitor Setup

Friday September 27, 2019 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Horner Hall, Area B

Special Event

4:00pm CDT

ArLA Board Meeting

Friday September 27, 2019 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Salon B

Meeting

5:00pm CDT

SELA Board Meeting

Friday September 27, 2019 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Salon C

Meeting

6:30pm CDT

Dine-Arounds

Friday September 27, 2019 6:30pm - 9:30pm CDT
TBA

Special Event

8:00pm CDT

The Public

Come enjoy a special showing of the highly anticipated 2018 release, The Public!

“An act of civil disobedience turns into a standoff with police when homeless
people in Cincinnati take over the public library to seek shelter from the bitter cold.” -IMDb

Writer/Director: Emilio Estevez
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Emilio Estevez, Jena Malone,
Taylor Schilling, Christian Slater, Gabrielle Union, Jeffrey Wright, Michael K. Williams, Che “Rhymefest” Smith, Jacob Vargas

Friday September 27, 2019 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Embassy Suites Salon A

Film Showing

8:00am CDT

Digital Services Round Table Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Room 203

Meeting

8:00am CDT

Two-Year Colleges Round Table Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Room 205

Meeting

8:00am CDT

Youth Services Round Table Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:00am - 8:20am CDT
Room 103

Meeting

8:00am CDT

Exhibits Open

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Horner Hall, Area B

Special Event

8:00am CDT

Registration

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Plaza Lobby

Special Event

8:30am CDT

(SELA) Social-Emotional Learning in Your Library

Presenting techniques, approaches, instruction, programming and collections to promote the practices of mindfulness in youth services spaces. Informing librarian practice, complements classroom efforts to work on social emotional learning, and serves as a guide to the increasing awareness of the affective needs of young people in library settings.

Speakers

Wendy Stephens

Jacksonville State University

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 204

Lecture

8:30am CDT

From Public to Academic Libraries

Transitioning from public to academic libraries requires a paradigm shift not immediately evident when considering a job change. Three librarians who started their careers in public libraries, then successfully transitioned to academic libraries will discuss their individual experiences from Technical Services, Collection Development, and Management perspectives.

Speakers

Rebecca Rose

Interim Assistant Dean of Libraries, Associate Professor, University of North Georgia

Melissa Lockaby

Collection Management Librarian - Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia

Collection Management Librarian & Coordinator of Information Services/Assistant Professor, University of North Georgia - Dahlonega, GA

Linh Uong

Catalog Metadata Librarian - Assistant Professor

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 203

Lecture

8:30am CDT

It's Game Time

Gamification is the process of adding games or game-like elements to something to encourage participation. The games are used to introduce and reinforce student knowledge regarding library services and also the Information Literacy program. Using Family Feud, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune and other interactive games provides an innovative way to allow students to become more involved with learning in a non-traditional way

Speakers

Sonya Lockett

Coordinator of Public Services, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff/John Brown Watson Memorial Library

People should talk to me about Circulation Services, Interlibrary Loan and Gamification.

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 103

Lecture

8:30am CDT

Library Social Workers

Are you curious about why libraries are adding Social Workers to their staff? This session will help raise awareness of the work being done to help marginalized and underprivileged patrons by library Social Workers. In addition to working directly with patrons, Social Workers provide support and training to library staff on a variety of topics to improve their work with these patrons. Come join the discussion!

Speakers

Rebecca Beadle

Community Resource Specialist

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 102

Lecture

8:30am CDT

Professional Service: How to Engage in the Local and National Library Conversation

Participating in the local and national library conversation is crucial for professional development and growth; however, it can be difficult to determine a way in to the conversation. In this session, learn strategies from library professionals on how to become involved with the Arkansas Library Association, American Library Association, Amigos Library Services, and more.

Speakers

Jodie Borgerding

Continuing Education Services Manager, Amigos

Lacy Wolfe

Information Literacy and Reference Services Librarian, Henderson State University

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 206

Lecture

8:30am CDT

ADLC Meeting

Moderators

Katie Walton

Collection Management, Arkansas State Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 205

Meeting

8:30am CDT

IPEDS: Tips? Tricks? Headaches? A Forum to Share Ideas

A panel of 3-4 (or more) universities’ librarians sharing how they gather data for IPEDS or other data specific survey. The librarians will share how they save time, but still give accurate information without the stress of data crunching at the last minute. Conversation will occur covering interpretation of IPEDS’ category descriptions, information kept and utilized, and how IPEDS information is obtained. Questions and audience discussion will be held at the end of the session.

Moderators

Natalie Scrimshire

Henderson State University

Speakers

Brian George

Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian, Henderson State University

Linda Evans

University Archivist, Acquisitions and Preservation Librarian, Henderson State University

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Embassy Suites Atrium

Panel Discussion

9:30am CDT

Don't Judge a "Book" by its Cover

Looking for initiatives to strengthen your community? The UCA Library recently hosted a Human Library event, allowing “readers” to select from a collection of “human books” representing stigmatized groups within the community. In addition to facilitating civil discussions, this program can improve outreach and library understanding of diverse service populations.

Speakers

Hannah Hanshaw

Education and Outreach, University of Central Arkansas

Joanna Ewing

Faculty Librarian, University of Central Arkansas

Chrissy Karafit

Librarian, University of Central Arkansas

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 103

Lecture

9:30am CDT

Exploring Libguides for K-12 Literacy

This presentation will give valuable resources to enhance K-12 grades literacy skills in the classroom. By creating libguides to facilitates a practical solution for assisting with library instruction, teaching the research procedure, using databases, giving emphasis to age appropriate information literacy skills, and providing subject-specific resources for student success in class assignments.

Speakers

Shenise McGhee

Librarian/Professor, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Shenise McGhee, Librarian/Professor at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. Her research interests include intellectual freedom, open education resources, assessment, marketing, information literacy instruction, and digital librarianship. Shenise has been in academic librarianship... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 102

Lecture

9:30am CDT

Public Libraries and the Opioid Epidemic

Report on how pub libraries can respond in a positve, life saving manner to opioid abuse in Arkansas. Inform availability of free Narcan and the availability of training.

Speakers

Kirk Lane

Arkansas Drug Director

John Wells

Library Director, Garland County Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 207

Lecture

9:30am CDT

(SELA) A Data Journey: Navigating a Smooth Transition from COUNTER4 to COUNTER5

Keeping statistics is of primary importance to academic libraries. A panel of three academic librarians will discuss the implications of the transition from COUNTER4 to COUNTER5 statistics. They will discuss how this development is impacting their libraries along with ways to optimize and improve management of statistics with this innovation.

Moderators

Laura Slavin

Electronic Resources Librarian, University of Alabama of Huntsville

I'm the Electronic Resources Librarian at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I'm excited about the possibilities and am also very interested in hearing about how other librarians are meeting the challenges of this kind of work.

Speakers

Brian George

Electronic Resources and Web Services Librarian, Henderson State University

Kristin Rogers

Electronic Resources & Discovery Librarian, The University of Mississippi Libraries

Kathy Wheeler

Assistant University Librarian for Collections, University of South Alabama Libraries

Kathy Wheeler is the Assistant University Librarian for Collections for the University Libraries at the University of South Alabama, where she is responsible for developing, assessing, and managing collections. Before she took on her current role, she was the Head of Reference & Instruction... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 203

Panel Discussion

9:30am CDT

(SELA) Additional Duties As Assigned: Best Practices for Succeeding Outside Your Comfort Zone

Many library professionals today find themselves with job duties they weren’t originally hired to perform. This panel of diverse library professionals will share best practices and advice for succeeding in these situations. This program is sponsored by the SELA NMRT.

Moderators

Preston Salisbury

Assistant Professor and Monographic Cataloger, Mississippi State University

Speakers

Kate Engelbrecht

Librarian, Information Services, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Becky Bickford

Social Sciences Librarian, Research Services, Mississippi State University Libraries

Bonnie Thornton

Coordinator of Electronic and Continuing Resources, Collection Management Services, Mississippi State University Libraries

Lisa Vardaman

Education Reference Librarian, Public Services, Troy University Libraries

Ashley S. Dees

Research and Instruction Librarian, Regional Depository Coordinator, J.D. Williams Library at University of Mississippi

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 205

Panel Discussion

9:30am CDT

Research and Strategies for Engaging Boys in Reading

Starting at a point of reading sports texts with boys can lead to new and often worthwhile discoveries. In this hands-on presentation, I will share research and history on boys and reading, a taxonomy of sports texts that can be used with middle grade children, and sports literacy activities in the school and public library settings.

Speakers

Kevin Powell

Saturday September 28, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 206

Workshop

10:30am CDT

"How Can I Help You?" and Other Ways to Lose Patrons

In this presentation I draw on years of customer service experience to help librarians cultivate the best in customer service experience. I provide techniques for creating better communication, interactions, and experiences for patrons of all kinds. I also communicate how important it is to have a written customer service policy.

Speakers

Phillip Carter

Director, Lamar County Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 205

Lecture

10:30am CDT

(SELA) Academic Libraries and their Communities: Two Approaches to Community Engagement

Three librarians will share Community Engagement projects initiated by their libraries. These projects include a health information literacy program, an annual International Festival, and a campus art exhibit that promotes scholarship with students from area high schools. Lessons learned, strategies, and suggestions for getting started are included in the presentation.

Speakers

Laura Slavin

Electronic Resources Librarian, University of Alabama of Huntsville

Rebecca Rose

Interim Assistant Dean of Libraries, Associate Professor, University of North Georgia

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 207

Lecture

10:30am CDT

(SELA) Putting the L, G, B, T, I and Q in Collection Development: Resources on Sexual Orientation, Intersex, and Gender Identity

Library staff must build inclusive collections to welcome and serve members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ) community. This presentation will provide an overview of terminology and resources such as book reviews and awards. Attendees will be able to ask questions in a non-judgmental environment. The goal is to develop a toolkit to make sense of what seems, on the surface, to be alphabet soup.

Speakers

John Siegel

Assistant Librarian - Coordinator of Information Literacy, Upstate University of South Carolina

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 103

Lecture

10:30am CDT

If the Community Can't Come to You, What Can You Do?

In this session we will tell how to get started with Community Involvement, talk about scheduling, present ideas on possible contacts and how to get them to love your library and give their support. We will also give some concrete examples of what we are doing in our community. Discussion will follow.

Speakers

Ronica Crutchfield

Children's Programming Coordinator, William F. Laman Public Library System

Marilyn Willis

Outreach Coordinator, William F. Laman Public Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 206

Lecture

10:30am CDT

Active Learning Techniques for One-Shot Library Instruction: A Framework-Based Approach

Experience activities we use to teach information literacy skills and concepts to community college students. We’ll show how we transformed our one-shot library instruction program using the Framework for Information Literacy and active learning techniques and how you can, too. Bring your smartphone or tablet.

Speakers

Nithin Lakshmana

eLearning Librarian, Northwest Arkansas Community College

Shawna Thorup

Assistant Director, Head of Reference and Instruction, Northwest Arkansas Community College

Information literacy and library instruction. The Framework for IL. Active learning. Student engagement. One-shots & one-shots assessment. Faculty collaboration. Reference. LibGuides. Community college. Thrillers. Cats. College-age child.

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 102

Workshop

10:30am CDT

The Magic of Multisensory Approaches to Language!

This session will provide relevant information and creative activities utilizing multisensory approaches to teach language. Multisensory teaching that involves the use of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic-tactile pathways simultaneously enhances learning, especially for struggling readers. Teachers and children's services librarians will enjoy interacting with new games and strategies in the areas of phonology, phonics, word recognition, handwriting, and spelling.

Speakers

Amy Thompson

Tammy Benson

Professor, University of Central Arkansas

All presenters teach reading at UCA and work with children and university students in tutoring experiences for struggling readers. These experiences provide many insights and strategies that can be replicated to improve reading in our state.

Saturday September 28, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 203

Workshop

11:30am CDT

Keynote Luncheon

Saturday September 28, 2019 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Horner Hall, Area A

Special Event

1:30pm CDT

Collaborating for Inclusive Academic Support

Come hear about our experiences in establishing an ongoing collaboration with Bailey Library, the Writing Center, and Academic Success at Hendrix College.

Speakers

Charnley Conway

Assistant Director of Academic Success

Felipe Pruneda Senties

Director of the Writing Center

Janice Weddle

Assistant Librarian for Instruction and Outreach, Hendrix College

Janice Weddle has worked at Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library since 2017, where she oversees the library’s public services and the Library Associates program for student workers as the Assistant Librarian for Instruction and Outreach. She has worked in libraries throughout... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 205

Lecture

1:30pm CDT

Good Morning, How Are You?

Have you ever had an employee come to work with the worst attitude? Or that one employee that comes in that doesn't feel well and is sad? Have you stopped to ask them, how are you? Well, I do! As circulation supervisor, it is imperative that my staff is as upbeat and cheerful as possible so, we have 'Good Morning, How are you?' time, every morning, so that staff can vent to me and afterwards, try to have a good day. You'll be surprised at how much of a difference it makes in your staff, just to know that someone cares. In this session I will discuss how I go about asking about the staff's day and things I do to get the momentum flowing.

Speakers

Wil'Lani A. Turner

Coordinator of Circulation/Assistant Cataloger, Columbus-Lowndes Public Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 203

Lecture

1:30pm CDT

Plan It, Host It!: Successful Library Outreach Events Without a Budget

If you are thinking about planning a library event but are discouraged because of budget cuts, this session is for you! As library professionals, we must be willing to think ahead and plan outside of the box to continue to reach our different communities. This session will teach you how to have a successful event, create partnerships, and discuss obstacles that you may face and how to overcome them going forward.

Speakers

Sherry Eskridge

Student Engagement and Outreach Librarian, Arkansas State University

Erika James

Student Assistant Specialist, Arkansas State University

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 103

Lecture

1:30pm CDT

Tips for Improving your Facebook Reach

With insights gleaned from research on Facebook's latest algorithm, these practical tips aim to get your library's message seen.

Speakers

Robin Campbell

Assistant Director of Communications, William F. Laman Public Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 102

Lecture

1:30pm CDT

Travels for Teachers

This session shares information for teachers who want to travel for free or very cheaply while gaining new ideas and methods for their teaching.

Speakers

Quanta Wyatt

Library Media Specialist

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 206

Lecture

1:30pm CDT

LDDs, Regional Consortia, and YOU!

A panel of representatives from Library Development District 3 (LDD3) will speak about exciting new collaborations spawned by a revival of Library Development Districts, a geographic designation of library groups set by the State Library decades ago. While initially designed for public libraries, today's "LDD3" includes libraries of all types from central Arkansas, recognizing the need for cross-training and collaboration between school, academic, special, and public libraries. LDD3 participants are communicating on a monthly basis to find ways to share money, resources, and library good will. Part of the session will be devoted to having library workers from other LDDs form groups to talk about future collaborations.

Moderators

Britt Anne Murphy

Director of the Library, Hendrix College

Speakers

Crystal Gates

Executive Director, North Little Rock Public Library System

John McGraw

Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 207

Panel Discussion

1:30pm CDT

Open Educational Resources in Arkansas: Progress and Lessons Learned

Academic librarians from across Arkansas will share their library's efforts toward lowering the costs of educational materials for students. The panel discussion will focus on the progress toward and lessons learned in implementing an OER initiative, including how to educate campus stakeholders, promote adoption and creation of resources among faculty, and assess the program's effectiveness. Sponsored by the College and University Libraries Division.

Moderators

Autumn Mortenson

Associate Professor, Reference Librarian, and Scholarly Commons Administrator, Ouachita Baptist University

Speakers

Philip Shackelford

Library Director, South Arkansas Community College

Philip Shackelford is the Library Director at South Arkansas Community College and is currently serving as Past-President of ArLA. He is the author of Rise of the Mavericks: The U.S. Air Force Security Service and the Cold War (releasing April 2023) and is the creator and host of... Read More →

Nithin Lakshmana

eLearning Librarian, Northwest Arkansas Community College

Kristin Cooke

Library Director, University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton

Stephanie Pierce

Head of the Physics Library, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Relinda Ruth

Director of Educational Resources, University of Arkansas Cossatot Community College

Saturday September 28, 2019 1:30pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 204

Panel Discussion

2:30pm CDT

ALPS Division Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 102

Meeting

2:30pm CDT

ARKLink OER Task Force

Saturday September 28, 2019 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 204

Meeting

2:30pm CDT

Reference/Instructional Services Division Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 103

Meeting

2:30pm CDT

Resources/Technical Services Division Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 203

Meeting

2:30pm CDT

Special Libraries Division Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 2:30pm - 2:50pm CDT
Room 205

Meeting

2:30pm CDT

Exhibits Happy Hour

Saturday September 28, 2019 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Horner Hall, Area B

Special Event

3:00pm CDT

Arkansas Association of School Librarians Division Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 205

Meeting

3:00pm CDT

College/University Libraries Division Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 203

Meeting

3:00pm CDT

Public Libraries/Trustees Division Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:00pm - 3:20pm CDT
Room 103

Meeting

3:30pm CDT

(SELA) Put Your Self(ie) Out There: Using Social Media To Advocate for Your Library

Let the world see how invaluable a school library can be for the school, as well as the community, and that a library involves more than just checking out books. Join an AASL Social Media Superstar as we examine how to use social media, apps, and free website builders to your advantage to showcase your library, keep your students and parents informed, and advocate for community partnerships. It’s important to advocate for your library, but first you have to put your self(ie) out there.

Speakers

Amanda Jones

2021 School Library Journal Co-Librarian of the Year, Louisiana School Librarian

Amanda Jones is a teacher-librarian, reading specialist, and 20-year educator at Live Oak Middle School in Watson, LA. She is the 2021 School Library Journal Co-School Librarian of the Year, a 2021 Library Journal Mover & Shaker, the 2020 Louisiana School Librarian of the Year, and... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 102

Lecture

3:30pm CDT

Creating and Implementing a Comprehensive Academic Library Assessment Plan

Tulsa Community College Library created an assessment plan for all library services. Trends indicate that assessment is important for accreditation and proving value. Do we contribute to the college’s strategic plans? Do services impact student success? Our plan includes methods from traditional reporting to statistical analysis demonstrating impact upon student success.

Speakers

Bob Holzmann

Systems & Digital Technologies Librarian, Tulsa Community College

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 203

Lecture

3:30pm CDT

Go Gig or Go Home

What can a library with limited resources do to support library users engaged in the gig economy? Many might be surprised at what libraries already do that is vital to this new workforce. For those who wish to go the extra mile, however, we will present some low-cost options to support users in the areas of writing, crafting, small or start-up business ownership, visual arts, and performance arts.

Speakers

Latina Sheard

Manager - CALS Williams Library, Central Arkansas Library System

Jennifer Chilcoat

Deputy Director, Arkansas State Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 103

Lecture

3:30pm CDT

Great New Books for Storytime!

Participants will learn about the best new books from 2019 to use as part of storytime. Each participant will also receive a swag bag with galleys and publisher material.

Speakers

Rita King

Children’s and Teen Services Manager at Baker & Taylor, Baker & Taylor

After receiving her MLIS from Wayne State University in 2003, Rita began her career as a youth librarian at Kent District Library in Michigan before becoming a Branch Manager at Muskegon Area District Library. Rita currently works as the Baker & Taylor Children’s and Teen Services... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 204

Lecture

3:30pm CDT

Libraries of Things

It's not just books--we circulate tools, musical instruments, toys, puzzles, telescopes, and more. Learn best practices and varied approaches for funding, developing, and circulating non-traditional library collections.

Speakers

Rachel Tanner

Tool Librarian and Makerspace Programmer, Central Arkansas Library System

Joe Hudak

Branch Services Coordinator, Central Arkansas Library System

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 207

Lecture

3:30pm CDT

Plan an ACT Test Prep Night

Traveler no longer contains Learning Express which the schools used for free ACT test prep for their students. Rachel will provide a list of alternative websites, books, and apps that could make a great impact on the senior class of the school in your area if you want to plan a test prep event for parents or students.

Speakers

Rachel Shankles

Retired School LMS

Rachel Shankles served as President of AAIM twice and her high school library won the Outstanding Media Program Award twice while she was LMS at Lakeside High in Hot Springs. She is currently President of Arkansas Library Association. Rachel recently retired as the Practicum Coordinator... Read More →

CURATE TEST PREP MATERIALS pptx

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 205

Lecture

3:30pm CDT

Creating Your Personal Strategic Plan

You are probably familiar with your library's strategic plan and use it as a guide to help you achieve goals for your organization. But, what about your own personal goals? Do you feel like you are achieving your goals? This session will help you create your own personal mission and vision statement and define your values. It will also get you started to identify the goals that are most important to you and come up with an action plan to achieve them. Bring a pen! Be prepared to do some personal reflection. Be prepared to get a swift kick in the right direction to achieve those goals, already!!

Speakers

Gwyneth Jelinek

Circulation Manager, Fayetteville Public Library

Saturday September 28, 2019 3:30pm - 4:20pm CDT
Room 206

Workshop

4:30pm CDT

Booktalking: Books for Everyone

Participants will hear booktalks about some of the best book published in the past few years. Participants will receive a bibliography of the books presented.

Speakers

Jeff Whittingham

Professor, University of Central Arkansas

Jeff Whittingham is a professor in the College of Education at the University of Central Arkansas. Prior to UCA, he taught middle grades for thirteen years. His scholarly interest include writing instruction, children's literature, and educational technology.

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 204

Lecture

4:30pm CDT

Earning Your MLS in Arkansas

Are you interested in obtaining a master’s in library science (MLS) through face-to-face classes, without leaving Arkansas? Emporia State University (ESU) in Emporia, KS is considering starting an Arkansas cohort in 2020, and is assessing the interest of Arkansans who wish to pursue an MLS while remaining in Arkansas. Attend this session to learn more about the program and its schedule, ask questions, and share your interest with Emporia State faculty.

Speakers

Kathie Buckman

SLIM's Central KS MLS Director, Emporia State University

Exhibitor

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 206

Lecture

4:30pm CDT

Picture Books and Problem-Solving: The Coding Connection

Can picture books teach coding concepts? Absolutely! In this session, we will take a look at multiple picture books that provide a segue into coding. Participants will explore hands-on unplugged coding for beginners (students AND teachers). Sequencing, stacks and queues, conditionals and events are just a few coding concepts that can be introduced through picture books. After introducing young coders to basic coding concepts, extend their coding knowledge with codeSpark Academy and The Foos!

Speakers

Ashley Cooksey

University of Central Arkansas

Ashley J. Cooksey (she|her) is the Director of the Technology Learning Center at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, Arkansas. She is a passionate advocate for student voice, technology-enhanced learning, creating a growth mindset in education, and using social media to... Read More →

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 205

Lecture

4:30pm CDT

Virtual Recruiting and Engagement: An ALA Emerging Leader Project

Philip Shackelford participated in the 2019 class of Emerging Leaders through the American Library Association and, as part of a team sponsored by ACRL, was tasked with developing an early member outreach and engagement toolkit for ACRL’s Instruction Section, which has moved to an entirely virtual environment and phased out all in-person orientations, outreach, professional development. In this presentation he will report on this project as well as the Emerging Leader program as a whole.

Speakers

Philip Shackelford

Library Director, South Arkansas Community College

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 103

Lecture

4:30pm CDT

ArkIUG Meeting

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 102

Meeting

4:30pm CDT

BEAM Me Up: Source Evaluation and Synthesis in One-Shot Library Instruction

When writing papers, students can often find the sources they want to use, but have no idea how to analyze and synthesize information in a meaningful way. The BEAM method asks students to categorize their sources according to use. This session will lead the "class" in a demonstration of how to use BEAM in a one-shot. While this session was created for a college-level composition course, it is useful for any context requiring research and source synthesis.

Project Cora Open Access Slides and Lesson Plan: http://bit.ly/BEAM_me_up

Speakers

Ashley Roach-Freiman

Research and Instruction Librarian, University of Memphis

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 203

Workshop

4:30pm CDT

Igniting a Passion for Learning - Digital Breakout Style

Getting learners motivated to use their critical thinking and collaboration skills can sometimes be daunting. Why not try incorporating technology to allow students to find the answers and breakout out of various online "rooms"? Using Breakout EDU to show examples of created digital breakouts as well as ideas for creating your own digital breakouts will be shared in this hands-on workshop geared for school libraries and teen services.

Speakers

Dr. Erin Shaw

Assistant Professor, University of Central Arkansas

Dr. Erin Shaw has served as a visiting lecturer in the Department of Leadership Studies at the University of Central Arkansas. She is currently an Assistant Professor for UCA and serves as program coordinator for two UCA graduate programs: 1) the MS Library Media and Information Technologies... Read More →

Breakout EDU Game Facilitation Presentation & Shaw Google slideshow pptx

Saturday September 28, 2019 4:30pm - 5:20pm CDT
Room 207

Workshop

5:30pm CDT

SELA Reception

Saturday September 28, 2019 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Embassy Suites Atrium

Special Event

6:30pm CDT

Author Talk Live Stream - Susan Orlean

Saturday September 28, 2019 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Room 207

Special Event

8:00pm CDT

Trivia Night

Saturday September 28, 2019 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Core Brewery

Special Event

7:30am CDT

SELA Breakfast

Sunday September 29, 2019 7:30am - 8:20am CDT
Embassy Suites Atrium

Special Event

8:00am CDT

Registration

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Plaza Lobby

Special Event

8:30am CDT

(SELA) Reference Training Refresh: Sherpas for the Mountains of Information

Library staff are no longer the exclusive gatekeepers of knowledge. Rather, we are tour guides through the evolving world of information, helping customers to find appropriate information and navigate new technologies. Explore Charlotte Mecklenburg Library’s revamped reference training for library staff and how the Library system prepares all public service staff to be information tour guides pivoting reference services to personalized customer service interactions rather than traditional resource reliance.

Speakers

Kate Engelbrecht

Librarian, Information Services, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 204

Lecture

8:30am CDT

Engaging Emerging Adults - Programming for 20-Somethings

Though libraries have years of experience providing events for children and their parents, interactive programs that appeal to patrons in their twenties and thirties can be a challenge. However, we can avoid this gap in service by providing engaging events that cater to the interests and schedules of this age group.

Speakers

Sara Stuart

Manager of Adult Services, Craighead County Public Library in Jonesboro

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 103

Lecture

8:30am CDT

Lessons from Retail: Customer Service Assessment in Libraries

The retail industry has employed “secret shoppers” since the 1940's as a technique to assess customer service. Similarly, since the 1970's both academic and public libraries have used "secret patrons” to ask questions and record observations. This presentation discusses techniques and considerations when conducting secret shopping assessments in libraries.

Speakers

JB Hill

Ottenheimer Library Director, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 203

Lecture

8:30am CDT

Surviving Ransomware

Ransomware attacks are more common than you might think. Opening the library to find some or all of your PCs non-functional with a ransom note displayed on the desktop is a very real possibility. The good news is you can survive and recover, just like we did. What do you do after you discover the attack? What decisions will you have to make? And what can you do to protect your library? (And don't worry, this won't get too technical!)

Speakers

Nathan James

Deputy Executive Director, Central Arkansas Library System

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 207

Lecture

8:30am CDT

(SELA) Up a Creek Without a Paddle?: Navigating the Turbulent Waters of Streaming Media

Are you spending more and more money on providing streaming media for your patrons? Is the Patron Driven Acquisition model depleting your budget? Panelists from academic and public libraries will share their experiences with Alexander Street Press, Digital Campus, Films on Demand, Hoopla, Kanopy, and other streaming media services. A Question and answer session will be open to participants.

Moderators

Camille McCutcheon

Coordinator of Collection Management and Administrative Services, Upstate University of South Carolina

Speakers

Kristin Rogers

Electronic Resources & Discovery Librarian, The University of Mississippi Libraries

John McGraw

Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library System

Crystal Gates

Executive Director, North Little Rock Public Library System

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 205

Panel Discussion

8:30am CDT

Boredom Busters!

Nip boredom in the bud on a budget! Engage your school age and tweens with nearly passive programming at little to no cost by using materials you already have.

Speakers

K. Sloane Simmons

Youth Services Supervisor, Craighead County Public Library in Jonesboro

Sunday September 29, 2019 8:30am - 9:20am CDT
Room 102

Workshop

9:30am CDT

(SELA) No Money, Don’t Worry: Finding & Curating Free Open Educational Resources

Learn how to save money while also collecting quality content for your library, school, or district. As more districts are facing budgetary concerns, educators are looking toward open educational resources to support their classrooms. Attendees will walk away with quality, vetted sites to enhance learning and come away with the understanding of how to find, select, and curate these free digital resources.

Speakers

Amanda Jones

2021 School Library Journal Co-Librarian of the Year, Louisiana School Librarian

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 102

Lecture

9:30am CDT

Making Connections to Unseen Collections

Can two library staffers from different departments and shifts connect and collaborate against all odds? Susie (social media strategist) and Ken (special collections library technician) from Henderson State share how they work together to create quick, engaging videos that help make lasting personal connections whilst promoting the usually unseen special collections in their library.

Speakers

Ken Angell

Library Technician, Henderson State University

Susie Kirk

Library Social Media Strategist, Henderson State University

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 203

Lecture

9:30am CDT

Move That Collection!

How the Traveling Books program provides resources for teachers to engage preschoolers in positive interactions with literacy so they are better prepared to begin reading in schools. This program provides Early Learning Centers/daycares with bins of 20 books and literacy tips every two weeks.

Speakers

Nichole Dennis

Education Specialist, Craighead County Public Library in Jonesboro

Rebekah Harmon

Youth Services Supervisor, Craighead County Public Library in Jonesboro

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 204

Lecture

9:30am CDT

(SELA) Making Space for Students: Deselection and Renovation Projects in Academic Libraries

Do you need to weed your library collections to make space for renovations? Panelists will discuss deselection methodology and criteria and share their experiences in weeding. Join us to learn practical advice and hear updates on long-term deselection and renovation projects from libraries in Alabama, Mississippi, and South Carolina. A question and answer session will be open to participants.

Moderators

Camille McCutcheon

Coordinator of Collection Management and Administrative Services, Upstate University of South Carolina

Speakers

Ashley S. Dees

Research and Instruction Librarian, Regional Depository Coordinator, J.D. Williams Library at University of Mississippi

Tim Dodge

History and Political Science Librarian, Ralph Brown Draughon Library at Auburn University

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 103

Panel Discussion

9:30am CDT

Through the Looking Glass: The Future of Academic Libraries

Academic libraries must be ready and willing to make changes in response to new pedagogies, educational approaches, and institutional changes. How can academic libraries respond to these challenges with dwindling budgets and smaller staff sizes? This panel discussion will consider the challenges and trends of academic libraries of tomorrow.

Moderators

Lacy Wolfe

Information Literacy and Reference Services Librarian, Henderson State University

Speakers

Janice Weddle

Assistant Librarian for Instruction and Outreach, Hendrix College

Philip Shackelford

Library Director, South Arkansas Community College

Amber Wilson

Head of Education and Outreach, University of Central Arkansas

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 10:20am CDT
Room 207

Panel Discussion

9:30am CDT

Performer's Showcase

Sunday September 29, 2019 9:30am - 11:30am CDT
Room 205

Performance

10:30am CDT

(SELA) Library Offline: Providing Library Services During a Renovation

How do you meet the needs of library users without a permanent, brick-and-mortar library? This project focused on practical strategies for providing continued library services in a community when a location is closed. These include mobile book units, stand-alone return boxes, embedded libraries, small storefront locations and larger temporary locations.

Speakers

Kate Engelbrecht

Librarian, Information Services, Charlotte Mecklenburg Library

Sunday September 29, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 103

Lecture

10:30am CDT

Imagine: One App to Rule Them All

Imagine a time when patrons need only a single app to retrieve your library’s digital materials across all content providers. A national project is close to this dream. Find out about the SimplyE app, what implemented libraries are saying about it, and how you can participate.

Speakers

Christine Peterson

Engagement & Emerging Technologies Coordinator, Amigos Library Services

As part of a team at Amigos Library Services, I manage the SImplyE implementation project. Talk to me if you are interested in either hosting SimplyE for yourselves or having us host the app for your patrons.

Sunday September 29, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 207

Lecture

10:30am CDT

The Art of Library War: Deploying Your Staff in the Circulation Battlefield

Using teachings from Sun Tzu's The Art of War, this session will take a practical approach to teaching staff to be supervising commanders and training student workers to be elite soldiers in the never-ending war that is circulation. Discussion points will include what we call The Five Major Facets of Circulation, creating a battle plan, branches of student workers, deployment of student workers, and special operations. With the help of Sun Tzu and our session, we will learn how to win any battle that happens within the circulation battlefield.

Speakers

Chelsea Young

Operations Assistant, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Shawn Manis

Operations Coordinator, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Sunday September 29, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 204

Lecture

10:30am CDT

(SELA) Beyond the Desk: Advice, Ideas, and Experience in Student Engagement for Academic Libraries

Academic librarians face a growing impetus for student engagement – helping and supporting students by providing assistance and resources that promote academic success. But that’s not all. Join us for a glimpse beyond the traditional scope of reference and instruction for a look at how academic librarians around the state are engaging students in fun, innovative, and impactful ways.

Moderators

Philip Shackelford

Library Director, South Arkansas Community College

Speakers

Janice Weddle

Assistant Librarian for Instruction and Outreach, Hendrix College

Autumn Mortenson

Associate Professor, Reference Librarian, and Scholarly Commons Administrator, Ouachita Baptist University

Susie Kirk

Library Social Media Strategist, Henderson State University

Brittany Rodgers

Systems Librarian, Northwest Arkansas Community College

Amber Wilson

Head of Education and Outreach, University of Central Arkansas

Camille Beary

Assistant Director, Lyon College

Lisa Fuller

Student Success Librarian, Harding University

Sunday September 29, 2019 10:30am - 11:20am CDT
Room 102

Panel Discussion

10:30am CDT

How to Do an Elevator Speech

You never know when opportunity can present itself to talk about your Library. Find out the tips and tricks to make your elevator speech smooth and polished. There will be a session and a fun exercise to think of ways to talk up your Library to anyone.

Speakers