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Wednesday, October 7
 

9:45am CDT

What Should We Lend Next? Exploring the Potential of a Library of Things
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Upper Reception Room
This session explores how Library of Things collections can support holistic student development by addressing intellectual, emotional, social, and physical well-being. From study supplies and technology to recreational and culinary equipment, these collections are redefining the role of the academic library. Through peer discussion, participants will explore student needs, collection ideas, and practical considerations for developing sustainable and accessible Library of Things collections.
Speakers
avatar for Tiffany Ellis

Tiffany Ellis

Head of User Engagement and Instruction Librarian, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Collection Development and Management, Sharing Session

10:45am CDT

Accessibility Across Clarivate Products
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Upper Reception Room
Libraries play a vital role in connecting users with information, making accessibility essential as digital experiences evolve. This session explores accessibility across Clarivate and Ex Libris solutions, highlighting our approach, strategic priorities, recent enhancements, and roadmap plans for products including Alma and Primo. Learn how accessibility is shaping the user experience and supporting more equitable access to library resources.

For more information about accessibility across Clarivate projects, visit: https://clarivate-p.allego.com/kCl4Vn1QKn-HOvk.
Speakers
avatar for Katy Aronoff

Katy Aronoff

Director, Solution Consulting, Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate
Katy Aronoff is director of solutions architecture for Ex Libris, running the pre-sales team for North America and conducting product demonstrations and workshops at libraries across the United States, Canada, and Latin America for Ex Libris. Prior to joining Ex Libris, she worked... Read More →
Sponsors
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Alma Migration/LSP, Breakout Session

1:00pm CDT

Mic Drop: Bringing Podcasting to Your Library
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
Three librarians will discuss how to create podcasting spaces in academic libraries that support student and faculty projects, instruction, and original research podcasts. Presenters will share strategies for gaining university buy-in, planning podcasting spaces, and navigating key logistical considerations. They will also discuss how these spaces were used to create, produce, and publish the original research podcast, Research Bites.
Speakers
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Phillip Martin

Digital Strategies and Technology Librarian, Louisiana State University Shreveport
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MD
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Lightning Talk

1:30pm CDT

Ctrl+Alt+Digital Dexterity: Tackling Digital Literacy in Community Colleges
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
An interactive session on student digital literacy gaps and the strategies institutions are using to address them. Staff from the Delgado Community College library and the SOWELA library will share their experiences, struggles, and successes in an open discussion with the audience. The Delgado library recently started a new workshop program to help address this issue and will speak about their success while the SOWELA library will speak about their struggles in implementing a solution.
Speakers
avatar for Holly Goodwin

Holly Goodwin

Librarian, SOWELA
avatar for Connie Milton

Connie Milton

Reference and InstructionLibrarian, SOWELA Technical Community College
avatar for Dustin Dirickson

Dustin Dirickson

Librarian, Instructor, Delgado Community College
WB
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Sharing Session

3:00pm CDT

Cataloging Sharing Session on moving to Alma
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
With LOUIS’s migration from SirsiDynix to Alma, Catalogers are looking at how the new system will change our workflows, procedures, and perhaps even which cataloging tasks we prioritize. Additionally we will have a Network Zone with shared bibliographic records. How are different LOUIS sites thinking about using this feature? Please join me in a Cataloging Sharing session so we can talk about how we are approaching these changes.
Speakers
avatar for Amy Baptist

Amy Baptist

Head of Cataloging, Southeastern
avatar for Janelle Zetty

Janelle Zetty

Head of Cataloging, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Alma Migration/LSP, Sharing Session

4:00pm CDT

Stronger Together: Unlocking the Value of Alma and Primo in a Consortial Environment
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
What does the future of Alma and Primo mean for consortial libraries? This session explores current and upcoming innovations designed to improve efficiency, enhance discovery, and deliver better user experiences. Attendees will learn how consortial collaboration, shared infrastructure, and initiatives such as the Next Discovery Experience (NDE) help libraries maximize value and prepare for the future. Join us for insights into emerging opportunities and the Alma and Primo roadmap.
Speakers
avatar for Katy Aronoff

Katy Aronoff

Director, Solution Consulting, Ex Libris, Part of Clarivate
Katy Aronoff is director of solutions architecture for Ex Libris, running the pre-sales team for North America and conducting product demonstrations and workshops at libraries across the United States, Canada, and Latin America for Ex Libris. Prior to joining Ex Libris, she worked... Read More →
Sponsors
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Alma Migration/LSP, Breakout Session
 

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