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Wednesday, October 9
 

8:00am CDT

Registration
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway
  Conference Events

8:30am CDT

Conference Welcome & Keynote Address
Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Auditorium
David Kelley, co-founder of the design consultancy IDEO and the Stanford d.school, has been credited with the modern adage, “You need to fall in love with the problem to solve it.” Design thinking stresses the importance of deeply understanding and empathizing with the problem you are trying to solve before moving to solutions. The process acknowledges that many potential solutions exist. Focusing on the problem also sets teams up to move on from proposed solutions that fail and, perhaps most importantly, from problems we can’t or don’t need to solve.

In this keynote, Lindsay Cronk, Dean of Libraries at Tulane University, will describe her career-long work of developing high-performing teams focused on problem-solving. Since there is no shortage of problems in academic libraries and in the world today, this talk will provide practical insights for galvanizing collaborations within and across our organizations, including examples of solutions that worked and didn’t and what ensued. She will share her rubric for problem prioritization and lessons learned from her personal philosophy of doing the hard parts first while still having a good time.

The challenges of scaling and scoping projects, crafting multi-audience communications, and successfully navigating change are ones that all of us in academic libraries know well enough to love. Cronk notes that the choice to “love” a problem sets certain conditions for joy, including deep familiarity with a subject and opportunities for humor, experimentation, and shared experience. This model requires that we change our mindset, avoid deficit thinking by acknowledging our strengths and limits, release our grip on notions of expertise and expectation, and begin to work on the important problems we share.

Cronk will speak to how we can approach these challenges without creating burnout and disengagement. The key, in her assessment, is to emphasize enjoyment, play, and delight for our teams as well as our patrons. Setting a norm of moving from understanding to action also avoids a familiar pattern of long-standing problems becoming a source of resentment and low morale. Modeling this behavior as an organization has broad positive impacts, perhaps most importantly shifting assumptions of academic libraries for ourselves as much as our patrons.
Speakers
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Laurie Blandino

Executive Director, LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network
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Wednesday October 9, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Auditorium
  Conference Events

9:45am CDT

Building Connections not Cringe: Engaging Students with Your Authentic Self
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
As media and information landscapes change, so do the information seeking behaviors of the next generation. How do we meet students where they are and bridge the generational divide without being "cringe"? In our session, we will discuss how information seeking behavior is evolving, strategies for staying current (without losing your authentic self), and avoiding "the cringe." We will also provide real life examples from things we have tried in our programming and instruction sessions at LSU.
Speakers
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Nicollette Davis

Kinesiology, Social Work, and Health Sciences Librarian, Louisiana State University
Hi! My name is Nicollette Davis (she/her) and I’m an Assistant Librarian at Louisiana State University. 
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Elizabeth Long Allen

Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian, Louisiana State University
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Lauren Lay

LSU Libraries
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

9:45am CDT

Getting By with a Little/Lotta Help from My Friends: Panel Discussion on Friends of the Libraries Groups
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Upper Reception Room
Three librarians and a member of each of their friends group will moderate and discuss best practices of having a friends of the libraries group as well as their experiences. Discussion will range from starting a friends groups to maintaining good working relationships over the years and their successes and challenges along the way.
Speakers
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Mitch Fontenot

Louisiana State University
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Lillian Purdy

Director of Library Services, Louisiana State University of Alexandria
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Lora K. Amsberryaugier

Interim Dean of Library and Informations Services, University of New Orleans
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Panel Discussion

9:45am CDT

How to Choose An Archival Collections Management System (CMS)?
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 324
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.
Speakers
AP
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 324
  Special Collections, Breakout Session

9:45am CDT

Don't Stop Believing: Advocacy for Beginners
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 322
The session will equip librarians with advocacy skills, enabling them to promote their departments effectively. It emphasizes the importance of utilizing existing projects, institutional activities, and LOUIS opportunities to increase visibility and gain support from stakeholders. The session will give attendees practical solutions and share success stories from LDCC Library's advocacy efforts, including budget increases and remodeling initiatives.
Speakers
AB
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 322
  Trends in Libraries, Breakout Session

10:45am CDT

Dissertations and Displays: Where Liaisons Meet Faculty Collaboration
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Room 322
This session would discuss the inspiration, goals, logistics, and outcomes of the special exhibition "Black Women's Biopics & Black Living Room Pedagogy," which was temporarily located on the second floor of LSU's main library. Inspired by Dr. Winfield's award-winning dissertation, LSU librarians, in addition to a collection development effort, recreated a 70's and 80's black living room and hosted two biopic screenings with corresponding panel discussions and archival displays.
Speakers
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Lauren Lay

LSU Libraries
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Narcissa Haskins

African & African American Studies Librarian, LSU LIBRARIES
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Room 322
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

10:45am CDT

Open access is changing the scholarly publishing landscape -- are you ready?
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Room 324
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.
Speakers
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Rick Branham

VP of Pre-Sales, Academic & Content Solutions, Cloudsource
Rick has more than three decades of experience with SirsiDynix including support, product management, business development, marketing, and sales. Formerly leading the Asia Pacific region, he now drives SirsiDynix’s vision and strategy for Academic libraries. He also leads the Pre-Sales... Read More →
Sponsors
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Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Room 324
  Library Services Platforms, Breakout Session

10:45am CDT

Sharing Session: 40 Tips for Academic Libraries in 40 minutes
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Upper Reception Room
An adaptation of a 2024 ALA Annual Conference presentation, this new spin on a sharing session features 40 one-minute, rapid-fire tips delivered by library professionals across the state, covering topics from assessment collection development to marketing to weeding. The objective is to provide lessons learned, tips, and best practices from seasoned and new professional alike in a concise format. Topics will span all library services, but will be categorized by function. A brief Q&A will follow.
Speakers
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Brian Sherman

Dean, LSU Shreveport
Mild mannered librarian by day, milder mannered librarian by night.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Trends in Libraries, Sharing Session

10:45am CDT

Bird by Bird: Creating New Taxonomies and Retagging Hundreds of Databases to Surface Resources More Effectively
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
We'll present a practical look at a major, ongoing project we've been working on to make our databases easier for users to find. The project centers on the process of creating a customized taxonomy of subject tags and type tags and applying them to our databases. We'll discuss project organization, division of labor, creation of taxonomies, and systematic application of changes to over 1,000 different databases. We'll also touch on challenges and future plans for rewriting database descriptions.
Speakers
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KP
RS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Library Collections, Breakout Session

11:30am CDT

Lunch
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium
  Breaks or Meals

11:45am CDT

Gold Sponsor Talks: SirsiDynix
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:00pm CDT
Auditorium
Sponsors
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Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:45am - 12:00pm CDT
Auditorium
  Gold Sponsor Talks

12:00pm CDT

Gold Sponsor Talks: EBSCO
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:15pm CDT
Auditorium
Sponsors
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Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:15pm CDT
Auditorium
  Gold Sponsor Talks

1:00pm CDT

Grant Writing - Collaborating for Success!
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
This quick talk will highlight the critical importance of collaboration in grant writing, especially for libraries with limited capacity or small staff. Several areas will be discussed: leveraging expertise, strengthening connections, sharing strategies, and increasing funding opportunities. Examples of successful collaborative proposals will be shared.
Speakers
DK
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Administration / Planning / Assessment, Quick Talk

1:00pm CDT

I Can Canva, and So Can You: Techniques for Creating Snazzy Web and Print Graphics
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
Learn how to find high quality templates for any project, customize graphics and documents with themes, master layers to make images pop, and share a Canva workspace with your team. All for the low, low price of zero dollars.
Speakers
avatar for Daniel DuPont

Daniel DuPont

Assistant Professor / Librarian, Delgado Community College
(he/they) I strive to make the library a place that is open and welcoming to all. It's a constant process of engagement, success, failure, and education. I live in New Orleans, LA with three cat children and one human child.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

1:00pm CDT

Into the Void?: Asynchronous Online Instruction and Student Engagement in the Age of AI
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 324
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.
Speakers
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Lauren McAdams

Baton Rouge Community College
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 324
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Quick Talk

1:00pm CDT

Using Google Docs to Facilitate a Search Strategy Worksheet for Graduate Research Consultations
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 322
Do you conduct high volume one-on-one research consultations? You may find it useful to use a structured search strategy worksheet. In Summer 2023 I built and implemented a search strategy worksheet to guide graduate research consultations and provide a scaffold for student research. In this session, I'll discuss the institutional context and implementation of the worksheet, reflect on a year of use, and discuss challenges and plans for the future.
Speakers
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G. Michael Truran

Online Learning Librarian, Loyola University New Orleans
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 322
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Quick Talk

1:00pm CDT

Turning Lemons into Lemonade: Examining Inventory and Collection Development Concerns after a Large Print Withdrawal Project
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 327
In February 2023 at the LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Library, we were told we had to clear out one-third of our print journals stacks to make way for an IT server room. We ultimately withdrew over 33,000 bound journals and an additional 2,300 items after weeding our reference monographs. We will describe our projects, how we coordinated with various institutional departments, and how we developed a new methodology for reporting withdrawn items.
Speakers
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Marlene M. Bishop

Head, Collection Development, LSUHSC-New Orleans
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Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 327
  Library Collections, Quick Talk

1:30pm CDT

Addressing Student Anxiety, Success, and Retention: How Can Libraries Provide Students with the Guidance They Need?
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 324
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.
Speakers
JM
Sponsors
TF
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 324
  Affordable Learning & Digital Equity, Breakout Session

1:30pm CDT

Sharing Session: Live from the LA-ICoP... it's Active Learning!
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 322
Have you ever wanted to incorporate active learning in your instruction practice? Would you like an opportunity to share the amazing activities you've tried in the classroom? Do you want to meet other colleagues from around the state? If so, please join us for an in-person session of the Louisiana Instruction Community of Practice! In this interactive workshop, we'll explore various active learning techniques that can be utilized in your instruction and how this approach can benefit students.
Speakers
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Sarah Simms

Undergraduate and Student Success Librarian, Louisiana State University
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 322
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Sharing Session

1:30pm CDT

Streaming in the Library: A New Outreach Avenue
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
In early 2024, I started the Nicholls Library's Twitch Channel. Through the process, I have learned a lot about streaming and outreach. Unlike the piece I wrote for Lagniappe, this presentation will be more focused on the logistics of streaming, the response to the streams, the many uses for streaming, and some general tips of starting new forms of outreach.
Speakers
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Andrew Barbier

Access Services Librarian, Nicholls Library
Hello! I do stuff at Nicholls State University. 
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

1:30pm CDT

Updating an Antiquated Print Journal List in EBSCOadmin Holdings Management
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 327
Join us on this highly informative retelling of the time when the presenter consulted with LOUIS on updating a print journal list collection within Holdings Management. THRILL! At the marvels of Excel spreadsheet formulas to summon up ancient serial title information! CHILL! As we chisel away at the old HM load using WF reports to reveal the true title list and coverage dates! SPILL! Your beverage and gasp in excitement as you discover how YOU TOO can reconcile PubFinder with your OPAC!
Speakers
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Michael Matthews

Head of Government Documents and Access Services, Northwestern State University
Wednesday October 9, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 327
  Library Services Platforms, Breakout Session

2:15pm CDT

Break for Snacks and Sponsor Exhibits
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Sponsor Hall
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:15pm - 2:45pm CDT
Sponsor Hall
  Breaks or Meals

3:00pm CDT

AI and Information Literacy: Teaching Responsible Use in Libraries
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 322
The key to living harmoniously with AI is teaching its responsible and ethical use. This presentation explores integrating responsible AI use into Library Information Literacy classes, providing librarians from all sectors with essential knowledge and practical tools. Attendees will delve into AI fundamentals, its applications in libraries, and critical ethical considerations like data privacy and ensuring fairness. Practical strategies for teaching AI ethics, including evaluating AI-generated c
Speakers
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Quiana R. Wright

Reference & Instruction Librarian, Southern University
Greetings! My name is Quiana Wright and I am an Academic Librarian passionate about books, learning, and knowledge. The library is a haven that fosters and inspires my creativity!
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 322
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

Maximizing OCLC Services: Enhancing Library Efficiency and Access
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 324
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.
Speakers
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Mary Miller

Library Services Consultant, OCLC
Mary Miller is an OCLC library services consultant based in Georgia. Her MSLS is from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, and she worked in a public, an academic, and a special library before she started helping libraries with software and services. She looks forward to meeting... Read More →
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Sponsors
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Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Trends in Libraries, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

Sharing Session: Opening our Libraries: Exploring our Role in Open Culture
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 327
This session will focus on how libraries are rethinking their roles and priorities as higher education evolves to participate in an increasingly open scholarly communication system (including OA publishing but also Open Science, Open Data, OER, etc.). Are we changing our collecting, discovery, and/or teaching practices? Are we looking for ways to invest in open systems and infrastructure? Join us to share how we can support each other in exploring our changing role in an OA world.
Speakers
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Jeanne Pavy

Scholarly Communication Librarian, University of New Orleans Library
Scholarly communication, Open Access, copyright, creative commons, library-press partnerships
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 327
  Trends in Libraries, Sharing Session

3:00pm CDT

Digital Commons at Louisiana Tech: From ETD to XYZ
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
In the beginning, Digital Commons at Louisiana Tech was mainly used to host electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) for the Graduate School, but the scope of available materials is ever expanding. This presentation will trace Tech's experience with Digital Commons, from the beginning to the present, as well as how it has grown under the Library's management and our plans for its future growth in the interest of using the platform to its full potential.
Speakers
BQ
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Angela Dunnington

Executive Director of Library Services, Louisiana Tech University
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

4:00pm CDT

Advancing Digital Opportunity: A Higher Education Toolkit
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
In Fall 2023, the Board of Regents appointed a team to participate in AAC&U's Institute on Digital Equity and develop a toolkit for higher education institutions to implement sustainable digital inclusion initiatives. Our presentation will explore the toolkit's creation, best practices, and partnership strategies. Learn how academic libraries can use this toolkit to address digital disparities, improve outcomes for students, faculty, staff, and communities, and prepare for grant opportunities.
Speakers
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Rebecca Kelley

Digital Opportunity Program Manager, Louisiana Board of Regents | LOUIS Libraries
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Laurie Blandino

Executive Director, LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network
DK
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Affordable Learning & Digital Equity, Breakout Session

4:00pm CDT

I Don't Know What Trans Means (and at This Point I'm Too Afraid to Ask): Gender-Nonconforming Students and You
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 324
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.
Speakers
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Daniel DuPont

Assistant Professor / Librarian, Delgado Community College
(he/they) I strive to make the library a place that is open and welcoming to all. It's a constant process of engagement, success, failure, and education. I live in New Orleans, LA with three cat children and one human child.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

4:00pm CDT

Sharing Session: We're Academic Librarians Too: Exploring the Unique Rewards and Challenges of Community College Librarianship
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
At community and technical colleges, the populations we serve and the challenges we face often differ from those of 4-year institutions. In this session two CC librarians will discuss their experiences and explore the unique challenges and rewards of community college librarianship including supporting both academic and technical education programs, providing library services to multiple campuses, offering library and information literacy instruction, and building relationships across campus.
Speakers
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Karla Stewart

Access Services Librarian, Baton Rouge Community College
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Connie Milton

Reference and InstructionLibrarian, SOWELA Technical Community College
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Sharing Session

4:00pm CDT

Infobase - Supporting Excellence in Education: Credo Reference and Films on Demand
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 322
In this session, we will hear from clients who currently use Films on Demand. They will share their experiences using Films on Demand on their campus, and how it has helped them to engage students and improve learning outcomes. We will also discuss how Credo Reference and Films on Demand can be integrated to create a powerful learning environment.
Speakers
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Marisol Gonzales

Business Development Executive, Infobase
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 322
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

5:00pm CDT

User Appreciation Party
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lower Reception Room
Come catch up with everyone in the LOUIS community while enjoying some refreshments. Plus, Dr. Rob Stephens, who is a former professional trivia host, will be hosting a trivia game during this time to find out who are the smartest librarians!
Speakers
avatar for Rob Stephens

Rob Stephens

Member Services Manager, LOUIS
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lower Reception Room
  Conference Events
 
Thursday, October 10
 

8:00am CDT

Registration
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway
  Conference Events

8:30am CDT

OER You Ready? An Accidental OER Librarian's Toolkit for Learning While Leading Faculty in Open Education Initiatives
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 324
Discover essential resources and strategies tailored for librarians unexpectedly tasked with guiding faculty through open education initiatives and creation. This session will explore the successes and challenges of leading faculty in OER creation, practical insights for "accidental OER librarians", strategies for navigating the ever changing terrain of open education, and a practical toolkit to help you overcome any challenge you meet along the way.
Speakers
JH
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 324
  Affordable Learning & Digital Equity, Breakout Session

8:30am CDT

Do You Want To Play A Game?: Exploring Library Services Through Augmented Reality Games
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 322
The instruction team at UL Lafayette has long pondered ways to transform its library tours. After deploying various gamified techniques in instructional sessions, it was time to launch an instructional escape room-styled augmented reality game (ARG). In the spirit of gamified learning, this session will invite attendees to unpack a library mystery for themselves. Our specialized ARG will utilize physical and digital media to explore gamified puzzle design which can engage and inform students.
Speakers
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Olivia Peltier

Instruction Librarian, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 322
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

8:30am CDT

Borrow all the e-things!?!
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
As more libraries gain permission to lend their ebooks through ILL, how should borrowers respond? Is it time to offer our patrons a choice between print and ebooks? In 2023, a happy accident convinced LSU Libraries to offer ebook borrowing to ILL patrons. At this session, we will share how we implemented "ebook first" borrowing in ILLiad, what we learned about patron format preferences, and how we evaluated the service. Please join us and share your own experience borrowing ebooks!
Speakers
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Jacob Fontenot

Head, Interlibrary Loan, LSU Libraries
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Library Services Platforms, Breakout Session

8:30am CDT

Artificial Intelligence in Libraries: An Update from Listen with LOUIS
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Upper Reception Room
On March 15, the Listen with LOUIS podcast focused on the topic of AI in libraries. Holly Goodwin, Dr. Megan Lowe, Phillip Martin, and Rob Stephens discussed AI in libraries, particularly about what the panelists were noticing at their libraries, what they found useful, and how libraries should be talking to their campus communities about AI. AI continues to evolve, and libraries and institutions of higher learning respond to those evolutions. This panel will provide updates to that discussion.
Speakers
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Megan Lowe

Director of University Libraries, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
I am the Director of University Libraries at Northwestern State University of Louisiana! I graduated in May 2022 with a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education. I am always looking for research collaborators and partners, so if you're interested in delving deeper in writing and... Read More →
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Holly Goodwin

Librarian, SOWELA
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Phillip Martin

Digital Strategies and Technology Librarian, Louisiana State University Shreveport
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Rob Stephens

Member Services Manager, LOUIS
Thursday October 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Trends in Libraries, Panel Discussion

9:30am CDT

A Lesson in AI Information Literacy: Guiding Without Guidance
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 322
LSUS Academic Success wanted an AI lesson for our freshman seminar course, and as a course instructor and librarian, I offered to create such a lesson. So began navigation of a shifting landscape with ambiguous concerns and vaguely worded policies. The talk will focus on the struggles of creating an AI lesson in an environment with little to no policy, and on the assignment itself. The presentation could at minimum be a quick talk, but could also be a sharing session, or possibly a breakout.
Speakers
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David Gaither

Library Associate for Digital Resource Management, Louisiana State University Shreveport
Greetings! I handle data collection and management for the Noel Memorial Library at LSUS. My path to working in the library was quite a roundabout one, but there's nowhere else I'd rather be.
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 322
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Quick Talk

9:30am CDT

Strategic Planning and Branding on Social Media
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
We'll discuss how a well-defined strategic plan can help libraries set clear goals, target specific audiences, and measure success. This ensures that every post aligns with the library's mission and objectives, driving engagement and growth. I'll include the components of a brand kit: logos, color schemes, typography, and messaging. Consistent branding across all social media platforms not only builds recognition but also fosters trust and credibility among the library's community.
Speakers
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Iriana Lonon

Outreach Librarian, Loyola University New Orleans
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Quick Talk

9:30am CDT

New resources for LOUIS Members to help with textbook affordability!
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 324
In the summer of 2024, Oxford University Press (OUP) worked with LOUIS to provide its members with access to 450+ Very Short Introductions (VSI) ebooks (https://academic.oup.com/very-short-introductions). These ebooks are used by faculty nationwide to provide students with background knowledge on topics. Together we will explore how the VSIs are being used by member institutions and discover other OUP resources that could be used in LOUIS member classrooms.
Speakers
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Beth Bernhardt

Consortia Account Manager, Oxford University Press
Beth works for Oxford University Press as a Consortia Account Manager. Before coming to OUP she was the Assistant Dean for Collection Management and Scholarly Communications at UNC Greensboro. Beth has served as the Principle Program Director for the Charleston Conference since 2... Read More →
Sponsors
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Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 324
  Library Collections, Quick Talk

9:30am CDT

The Dr. Troy Allen Collection
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 327
Dr. Troy Allen worked as a professor of history at Southern University from 1996-2017. He had a passion and love for learning especially about African History and culture. Teaching was a passion for him. He connected with students on many levels; in turn, he gained the love and respect of many, becoming one of the most popular professors on campus during his time. For my discussion, I will declare the joy and challenges of accepting a personal book collection.
Speakers
avatar for Eddie Hughes

Eddie Hughes

Black Heritage Librarian, Southern University
I have a BA and MAT in History from Grambling State University and a MSLS in Library Studies from Clark Atlanta University.  I enjoy being a librarian because the nature of the profession is conducive to my efforts of living a simple life and it also allows me to help others achieve... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:50am CDT
Room 327
  Special Collections, Breakout Session

10:00am CDT

Break for Snacks and Sponsor Exhibits
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Sponsor Hall
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Sponsor Hall
  Breaks or Meals

10:30am CDT

Usability Testing to Improve Library Spaces
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 327
After observing some of the library seating was going unused, library staff undertook usability testing in the fall of 2023 to collect data regarding how students were using the various study spaces in the library. This session will present the Track the Traffic method for conducting library use testing, the variables used to measure library space usability, the benefits of supplementing this data with a student survey, and the changes made to the library using the collected data.
Speakers
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Khalil El-Bathy

Reference & Instruction Librarian, SOWELA Technical Community College
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 327
  Administration / Planning / Assessment, Breakout Session

10:30am CDT

We Are the Library: Making Work-Study Meaningful
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
Work-study programs offer need-based financial aid to college students in exchange for labor but have been criticized. Can this relationship of convenience (exploitation) be better leveraged for the student workers and the library and campus as a whole? Yes. This paper discusses the re-creation of a library work-study program and explores the ways this sense of community has transformed the Library's relationship to the student experience and other campus constituencies.
Speakers
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Patrick Morgan

Director, Library Reference & Instruction, Centenary College of Louisiana
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Kat Williamson

Technical Services and Interlibrary Loan Librarian, Centenary College of Louisiana
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

10:30am CDT

Let's talk about EBSCO's new research interfaces
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 324
Things are changing with EBSCO Discovery Service and EBSCOhost! Join us to review new searching options and the ways you can optimize the research experience using EBSCO Configuration module in EBSCO Experience Manager. Bring your questions and feedback about the research interfaces.
Speakers
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Lisa Jones

EBSCO SaaS Trainer, EIS
Happy to talk to you about EBSCO's new research interfaces.
avatar for Jaime Barrilleaux

Jaime Barrilleaux

eLearning Experience Designer, EBSCO Information Services
Jaime Barrilleaux hosts online training sessions covering multiple EBSCO products. She also designs, delivers, and manages the production of videos for product lifecycles and eLearning paths. Prior to joining EBSCO in 2019, she worked in member support and engagement for a statewide... Read More →
Sponsors
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Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 324
  Library Services Platforms, Breakout Session

10:30am CDT

Better Together: How Academic Librarians Can Advocate for Our Profession
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 322
Book challenges and library-related legislation are national and state trends, primarily targeting school and public librarians. However, these trends broadly impact librarianship as legislators and activists take steps to devalue the degree and lower professional standards. What can we, as academic librarians, do to support our profession? This presentation will include information from the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom training "Law for Librarians."
Speakers
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Janelle Zetty

Head of Cataloging, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Thursday October 10, 2024 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Room 322
  Trends in Libraries, Breakout Session

11:30am CDT

Lunch
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium
  Breaks or Meals

12:30pm CDT

Awards Ceremony
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:30pm - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium
  Conference Events

1:00pm CDT

Cutting costs without cutting corners: a data-driven approach to lowering interlibrary loan expenses
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 322
This session details how you can use the wealth of data available in interlibrary loan systems to identify areas in which interlibrary loan costs can be reduced, without lowering the quality of services delivered to your patrons.
Speakers
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Jaime McSkimming

Head of Interlibrary Loan & Stacks Maintenance, University of New Orleans
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 322
  Library Services Platforms, Breakout Session

1:00pm CDT

Old Building, New Friends: Creating Capacities for New Patrons
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
The team at LSU Special Collections wants to remove barriers to its collections and spaces to entice new researchers and visitors. Since 2017, they have funded summer travel grants, sponsored undergraduate research, and redesigned public spaces for student study. Kelly Larson (Head of Research & Public Services) and Zachary Tompkins (University Archivist) will share details, successes, and lessons learned from scalable projects that grew the patron community at LSU Libraries.
Speakers
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KL
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Special Collections, Breakout Session

1:00pm CDT

Sharing Session: Restructuring the Academic Library - From Library to Learning Hub
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
Join Fletcher Librarians to explore the future of academic libraries as learning hubs. Topics and ideas will revolve around using physical space wisely, creating makerspaces, catalog service changes, serving outside of our target audience, and more. Come prepared to discuss ideas for restructuring or share innovations already in place at your library.
Speakers
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JM
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KC Celestine

Librarian, Fletcher
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Trends in Libraries, Sharing Session

1:00pm CDT

What should I know about authentication for EBSCO resources?
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 324
Join us to learn more about authentication. We'll take a few minutes to break down some of the nuts and bolts of authentication and then talk about where you can check your configured authentication methods and settings for your EBSCO resources. We'll then take a look at some of the recent enhancements and releases with authentication and access, including a look at the updated EBSCO log in page, Find My Organization, and One-Time Access.
Speakers
avatar for Jaime Barrilleaux

Jaime Barrilleaux

eLearning Experience Designer, EBSCO Information Services
Jaime Barrilleaux hosts online training sessions covering multiple EBSCO products. She also designs, delivers, and manages the production of videos for product lifecycles and eLearning paths. Prior to joining EBSCO in 2019, she worked in member support and engagement for a statewide... Read More →
LJ

Lisa Jones

EBSCO SaaS Trainer, EIS
Happy to talk to you about EBSCO's new research interfaces.
Thursday October 10, 2024 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

2:00pm CDT

Sharing Session: Voices of (In)accessibility: Beyond ADA Compliance
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
When navigating a large university or college campus, it can be daunting. Where are the elevators? Is there braille signage? How do I navigate the space in case of an emergency? How do we know if a building is actually accessible or not? In this sharing session, we will prioritize the voices of library workers with disabilities and those with historically marginalized body types. We plan to discuss current challenges and offer possible solutions to improve the future for us all.
Speakers
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Nicollette Davis

Kinesiology, Social Work, and Health Sciences Librarian, Louisiana State University
Hi! My name is Nicollette Davis (she/her) and I’m an Assistant Librarian at Louisiana State University. 
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Tone Aultman

Student Coordinator -Access Services Circulation, LSU Libraries
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Administration / Planning / Assessment, Sharing Session

2:00pm CDT

Wake Me Up When It's Over: Making Strategic Plans Look SACS-Y And Sexy
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 322
Strategic plans are boring, convoluted, and sometimes just miss the mark. When done correctly, they are opportunities to demonstrate the value and role of an organization, reflecting how the organization is responding to the needs of its users. After a brief review of basic strategic plan concepts , this session will explore how to effectively communicate a strategic plan in the style of an elevator pitch in case you're trapped in an elevator. With Anyone.
Speakers
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Brian Sherman

Dean, LSU Shreveport
Mild mannered librarian by day, milder mannered librarian by night.
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 322
  Administration / Planning / Assessment, Breakout Session

2:00pm CDT

Frameworks in Action: Elevating library instruction with the ACRL Frameworks
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
Join our lively panel as librarians from LSUS and LSU dive into how we're elevating our library instruction with the six ACRL Frameworks. We'll share LSUS's collaborative project surrounding the Framework for their instruction program, the exciting strategies we both are using, and the challenges we've faced. Get ready for an interactive discussion packed with fresh ideas and practical tips to elevate your library instruction program!
Speakers
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Abigail McCoy

Louisiana State University Shreveport/Noel Memorial LIbrary
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David Gaither

Library Associate for Digital Resource Management, Louisiana State University Shreveport
Greetings! I handle data collection and management for the Noel Memorial Library at LSUS. My path to working in the library was quite a roundabout one, but there's nowhere else I'd rather be.
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Sarah Simms

Undergraduate and Student Success Librarian, Louisiana State University
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Panel Discussion

2:00pm CDT

Why can't they just Google it?
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 324
Google is the gateway to the internet for many, but is it really the best way to stay informed? Bias, bad actors, filter bubbles, and advertising interests often bury quality resources, resulting in an information desert where there should be abundance. Join us as we explore the motivations and methods behind this ubiquitous search engine and learn how CloudSource OA--available to LOUIS libraries--can open the door to more than 60M OA and OER without the frustration and dead ends of Google.
Speakers
avatar for Rick Branham

Rick Branham

VP of Pre-Sales, Academic & Content Solutions, Cloudsource
Rick has more than three decades of experience with SirsiDynix including support, product management, business development, marketing, and sales. Formerly leading the Asia Pacific region, he now drives SirsiDynix’s vision and strategy for Academic libraries. He also leads the Pre-Sales... Read More →
Sponsors
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Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Library Services Platforms, Breakout Session

2:00pm CDT

Treading Uncertain Waters: Recent Trends in Library Personnel
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 327
Over the last few years, the landscape of academic libraries has shifted at an accelerated rate. In the wake of navigating the unprecedented challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, issues such as weaponized tradition, the acknowledgement of librarian burnout, and uncertainty related to the role of AI in the field of librarianship began to surface. This presentation will explore recent trends in library personnel related to these issues and how we might navigate these uncertain waters.
Speakers
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Jeffrey Stepp

Cataloger/Systems Administrator/Electronic Resources Librarian, Louisiana Tech University
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Megan Lowe

Director of University Libraries, Northwestern State University Of Louisiana
I am the Director of University Libraries at Northwestern State University of Louisiana! I graduated in May 2022 with a Doctorate of Education in Higher Education. I am always looking for research collaborators and partners, so if you're interested in delving deeper in writing and... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Room 327
  Trends in Libraries, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

The Curious Case of the Missing Documentation: Creating Department Level Policies and Manuals for Smooth Library Operations
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 327
In this session, two Louisiana Librarians will highlight the importance of department level documentation for seamless library operations and delve into how they are working to streamline documentation for their library departments. This session will delve into developing and updating procedure manuals and policies, the best tools for creating and storing documentation, and the challenges and solutions encountered along the way.
Speakers
JH
JS

Jeffrey Stepp

Cataloger/Systems Administrator/Electronic Resources Librarian, Louisiana Tech University
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 327
  Administration / Planning / Assessment, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

Building Bridges: Cade Library's Blueprint for Community Connection
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 324
Come and learn about how Cade Library is engaging user communities and extending their reach. You will learn about outreach programs that foster local engagement through cultural and educational events. Gain insights into turning your library into the place for building community.
Speakers
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Maya Banks

Head Public Service/Reference Librarian, Southern University A&M College
Hello All,I am a true Southern lady who likes to eat great food and sit on the patio enjoying the company of good friends and family. I have been working in higher education in various capacities for 25 years. I found my happy place in the library!
avatar for Eddie Hughes

Eddie Hughes

Black Heritage Librarian, Southern University
I have a BA and MAT in History from Grambling State University and a MSLS in Library Studies from Clark Atlanta University.  I enjoy being a librarian because the nature of the profession is conducive to my efforts of living a simple life and it also allows me to help others achieve... Read More →
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Vanissa Gosserand Ely

Reference / Librarian, Southern University and A&M College
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

Scholarly Communication Work as Faculty Engagement
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
Scholarly communication work can increase engagement with faculty and university administrators. The personal nature of scholarly identity work, including ORCiD implementation, bibliographic record remediation, and author profile audits, has widened how LSU faculty view the role of libraries and librarians. Attendees will learn how to translate scholarly communication work into engagement at their institutions.
Speakers
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Andrea Hebert

Human Sciences, Education, and Distance Learning Librarian, LSU Libraries
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Livestreamed
  Instruction / Engagement / Outreach, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

OpenAthens in Action
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 322
In 2019 LOUIS formed a working group on remote authentication with a charge that included examining OpenAthens. In this session Lucy Rosenbloom (Xavier) will discuss the group's findings, how the landscape has changed in the five years since, and her experience administering OpenAthens at Xavier. Greg Padilla (EBSCO) will describe how OpenAthens removes barriers of user access to library resources due to browser privacy changes and the implementation process for libraries considering OpenAthens.
Speakers
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Lucy Rosenbloom

Systems Librarian, Xaiver University of Louisiana
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Greg Padilla

Director, SaaS Innovation, EBSCO Information Services
Thursday October 10, 2024 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 322
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session
 
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