LUC 2026: Full Schedule

LUC is the LOUIS Users Conference, the annual conference for all LOUIS member institutions.

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9:45am CDT

The Libguides of Theseus: A Tale about Rebuilding Libguides at LSUS

Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT

We built it so you don't have to! Join us for a discussion of the trials and tribulations faced in completely rebuilding a series of very dated Libguides during the era of accessibility and Bootstrap 5. See the outcomes, learn some tips and tricks, and join in thanking the many librarians who share their Creative Commons licensed content.

Speakers

David Gaither

Scholarly Communications and Analytics Librarian, Louisiana State University Shreveport

Martha Dauzat

Celeste Leeds-Laliberte

Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online

Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

10:45am CDT

Meta Literacy: Integrating a Digital Learning Tool into a Curriculum

Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT

Room 326 & Streaming Online

As participants of the LSU Libraries’ OER Advancement Fellowship, we developed a digital learning toolkit. The toolkit was adapted into the HSS 1000 residential college curriculum. This session we will discuss our approach to address the gaps between information and AI Literacy.

Speakers

Narcissa Haskins

Jazzlynn Boyd

Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online

Affordable Learning, Breakout Session

1:00pm CDT

Beyond the Display Case: Using LibGuides and LibWizard to Extend Archival Exhibits

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT

Room 326 & Streaming Online

What happens when an archival exhibit extends beyond the display case? This session demonstrates how LibGuides and LibWizard can turn physical exhibits into interactive digital experiences. Learn how to use familiar Springshare tools to provide supplemental resources, interactive activities, and opportunities for deeper engagement with historical collections.

Speakers

Taiya McDowell

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online

Web & Electronic Resources, Lightning Talk

1:30pm CDT

Live at the Library: Music, Outreach, and Community

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT

Room 326 & Streaming Online

Live at the Library is an award-winning outreach program that transforms the Monroe Library into a creative hub through collaboration with student musicians. By offering space for rehearsal and monthly performances, the program positions the library as a creative partner for Loyola’s College of Music and Media students.

Speakers

Iriana Lonon

Outreach Librarian, Loyola University New Orleans - Monroe Library

Iriana Lonon is the outreach librarian at Loyola University New Orleans. In addition to managing library outreach and communications, she is also library liaison to the College of Business, Mass Communication, and Theater Arts & Dance. She is currently serving as the Treasurer of... Read More →

Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online

Student Engagement and Programming, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

Lessons from Grace King: Reflections on a Student Research Project

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT

Room 326 & Streaming Online

This presentation reports on an LSU Libraries Special Collections Summer Project, in which undergraduate researcher Jessie Bourgeois used the Grace King Papers and related collections to explore representations of New Orleans at the turn of the twentieth century. Her work highlights the value of a high-profile collection for undergraduate research despite its complex administrative history and access considerations.

Speakers

Kelly Larson

Jessie Bourgeois

Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online

Instruction and Information Literacy, Breakout Session

4:00pm CDT

Practical Magic: Evidence Synthesis and Multi-Institutional Collaboration

Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT

Room 326 & Streaming Online

Ever wondered what it's like to conduct a scoping or systematic review? Gaining practical experience with evidence synthesis methods is a great way to hone researcher support skills while also making a scholarly contribution to the library field. Join a team of librarians as they share their experience conducting a scoping review, reflect on our dual role as researchers and service providers, and invite participants to join a community of librarians doing and supporting evidence synthesis.

Speakers