LUC 2026: Full Schedule

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

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8:30am CDT

From the Chatbot to the Reference Desk: Responding to AI-Mediated Patron Requests

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT

This sharing session explores experiences with AI-mediated patron inquiries, their impact on researcher expectations and reference services, and how libraries might improve resource discovery and representation. The presenters will share what they are currently encountering and trying in their own work, while facilitating discussion about how we are navigating this changing landscape.

Speakers

Kelly Larson

Danielle Stoulig

Head of Archival Processing, Louisiana State University

Kyle Tanglao

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Upper Reception Room

Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Sharing Session

9:30am CDT

Evidence Synthesis 101: An Introduction to Systematic and Scoping Reviews

Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT

Upper Reception Room

Do the words “Evidence Synthesis” have you scratching your head in confusion? Does the idea of working on a systematic or scoping review fill you with dread? This is your time to face your fears and overcome your confusion. In this presentation, LSU Librarian and Evidence Synthesis expert Randa Lopez Morgan talks to you about what evidence synthesis is, what tools and resources are available, and how you can better support your researchers by offering this advanced skill.

Speakers

Randa Morgan

Agriculture Librarian, Louisiana State University

Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Upper Reception Room

Professional Identity and Career Development, Sharing Session

11:00am CDT

Bridging the Gap: Digital Literacy in Louisiana Libraries

Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT

Upper Reception Room

This session explores how libraries are supporting the development of digital literacy skills among students. Participants will share approaches to defining, teaching, promoting, and assessing digital literacy within their institutions. Discussion topics may include digital information evaluation, online research skills, artificial intelligence, technology fluency, misinformation, and strategies for integrating digital literacy into library instruction and broader campus initiatives.

Speakers

Jessica Meder

Jeffrey Stepp

Electronic Resources Librarian/Cataloger, Louisiana Tech University

Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Upper Reception Room

Instruction and Information Literacy, Sharing Session

1:00pm CDT

Don't Cancel Your Vacation Because of Worries About Migration! Clean Your Data with Ease, and Pack for the Beach!

Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT

Upper Reception Room

As we prepare for Alma, you may encounter obsolete tags, duplicate records, or other discrepancies that may impact migration. Updating the thousands of affected records manually would demand more staff time than any of us can afford. I will demonstrate techniques using our existing tools and the freely-available software program MarcEdit to identify affected records and update them efficiently.

Speakers

Dave Comeaux

Systems & Discovery Librarian, Louisiana State University

Dave is responsible for the management of the LSU Libraries’ online library services platforms. Dave provides vision, leadership, and creative thinking to manage and improve discovery of and access to analog and digital content. He also leads the creation, development, and implementation... Read More →

Mike Waugh

Library Services Platform Administrator, LOUIS Libraries

Integrated Library Systems, Library Technology

Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room

Alma Migration/LSP, Breakout Session

2:00pm CDT

Beyond Public Libraries: Leveraging Libby to Expand Access, Engagement, and Collection Value in an Academic

Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT

Upper Reception Room

Libby provided an efficient mechanism for expanding digital collections while maximizing collection-development funds. The platform supported rapid resource delivery, broadened access to high-demand materials, and offered an additional avenue for meeting student and faculty information needs. Preliminary observations suggest that providing a user-friendly platform familiar to many patrons helped reduce barriers to use and increased awareness of library services.

Speakers

Arieane Shanks

Rachel Sherman

Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Upper Reception Room

Collection Development and Management, Lightning Talk

8:30am CDT

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11:00am CDT

1:00pm CDT

2:00pm CDT

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