LUC 2024

I am proposing to equip the audience with essential tools and insights for selecting the ideal Archival Collections Management System (CMS). I'll explore key considerations, and discuss best practices to help someone make an informed decision tailored to their archival needs.

Each year the cost of databases increases, while library budgets lag. Can you continue to deliver peer-reviewed resources without sacrificing quality? CloudSource OA--a revolutionary discovery platform form SirsiDynix--aggregates and fully exposes the global body of OA content, including 60M+ open articles, eBooks, & OER with one click and no authentication. Provide a better user experience by leveraging the growing body of OA and OER, and transform your approach to collection development.

Join me for a case study as I attempt to improve student engagement in my asynchronous, 1-credit, online information literacy course (LIBS 1011). Students' engagement levels with the required class discussion boards vary from one semester to another, and poor participation in discussions can make it impossible for students to succeed in the course. I'll share an overview of the problem, my attempted solutions, and whether I'm able to move the needle on discussion board participation.

Today’s students face complex access to resources and unprecedented stress levels while navigating the ever-changing AI landscape. In this session, we’ll explore how the library can embed library support such as LibGuides, LibChat and AI guidance directly into research workflows, enabling students to unlock access to paywalled resources and receive AI guidance directly at the point-of-need. Consequently, reducing stress levels and ultimately improving research outcomes and retention.

Discover how the power of partnership can transform your library’ operations in this engaging presentation. This session will guide you in optimizing your existing OCLC services to simplify your workflow and gain insights into future enhancements designed to unlock your library’s full potential.

This session explores how LGBTQ+ youth are coping (or not) in the current political climate and looks at recent legislation affecting libraries, LGBTQ+ youth, and the LGBTQ+ community in general. We'll also define some terms you may have heard but not understand and answer the questions of how can you support students and what to you do when you get it wrong.