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LUC is the LOUIS Users Conference, the annual conference for all LOUIS member institutions.
Wednesday, October 7
 

8:00am CDT

Registration
Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway

Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway
  Conference Events and Meals

8:30am CDT

Conference Welcome & Keynote Address
Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Auditorium

Speakers
avatar for Chris Yandle

Chris Yandle

Associate Commissioner for Strategic Communications, Louisiana Board of Regents
I write notes. Every school day for nearly a decade, I've tucked a Post-it into my kids' lunches. A small habit that turned into #DadLunchNotes — featured on TODAY, Good Morning America, and The Kelly Clarkson Show.And now the spine of a book I'm writing about fatherhood, mental... Read More →
avatar for Emily Frank

Emily Frank

Associate Commissioner & Executive Director for LOUIS, LOUIS
Wednesday October 7, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am CDT
Auditorium
  Conference Events and Meals

9:45am CDT

40 Tips for using AI in 40 minutes
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 322
This spin on a sharing session features 40 one-minute, rapid-fire tips delivered by library professionals across the state, addressing how they incorporate AI into their daily professional duties. 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...
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Speakers
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Brian Sherman

Dean, LSU Shreveport
Mild mannered librarian by day, milder mannered librarian by night.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 322
  Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Breakout Session

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...
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Speakers
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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

9:45am CDT

Navigating the Tenure & Promotion process: Tips for Helping New Librarians
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 327
Two tenured librarians will present on tips & tactics which help new librarians build up “accomplishments” for earning tenure. We will speak from two different vantage points. Angela has mentored librarians working towards tenure (formally and informally) for almost twenty years, and Amy has only recently begun her role. We will discuss our experiences, and identify the support practices we...
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Speakers
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Amy Baptist

Head of Cataloging, Southeastern
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Angela Dunnington

Executive Library Director, Louisiana Tech University
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 327
  Professional Identity and Career Development, Breakout Session

9:45am CDT

Read the Rainbow: Tips to Make a Summer Reading Program in an Academic Library Fly High
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 324
Summer reading programs aren’t just for public libraries! Join us to learn about our successes (and challenges) with Read the Rainbow, the 2026 summer reading program at Sims Memorial Library. We’ll walk y’all through the logistics of running a summer reading program at an academic library, with insider tips from the librarians who’ve been through it.
Speakers
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JC
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 324
  Student Engagement and Programming, Breakout Session

9:45am CDT

The Libguides of Theseus: A Tale about Rebuilding Libguides at LSUS
Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
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
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David Gaither

Scholarly Communications and Analytics Librarian, Louisiana State University Shreveport


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Wednesday October 7, 2026 9:45am - 10:30am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

10:45am CDT

Library Constellations: Interactive Mapping and Findings from a Louisiana Study
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Room 324
Want to see your own unique Academic Library Team Member Constellation? Built on 6 themes (Sharing, Advocating, Supporting and Collecting, Maintaining, Developing) this data visualization will show your own unique make up; each attendee walks away with a visualization. These themes represent academic librarianship, a type of librarianship spilling over with tension, from the collective level to...
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Speakers
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Emily Bufford

First Year Experience Librarian, Xavier University of Louisiana
Instruction and making stronger librarian-faculty connections are two topics I am passionate about. Also, I love to hear about other folks' kitty cats and talk hair-dos.
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am CDT
Room 324
  Professional Identity and Career Development, 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
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JB
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Affordable Learning, Breakout 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...
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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

10:45am CDT

From LS 102 to LS 1020: The Further Adventures of Teaching a Credit Information Literacy Course
Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Room 322
This panel discusses Southeastern’s long-time credit information literacy course, LS 1020: Introduction to Research, and its recent history: the good, the bad, and the in-between. The panel comprises four current instructors and one former instructor of the course
Speakers
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avatar for Ryan Castillo

Ryan Castillo

Coordinator of the library instruction program, Southeastern Louisiana University
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Penny Hecker

eResources & Web Services Librarian, Southeastern Louisiana University
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Robert Barnes

Reference/Instruction Librarian, Southeastern Louisiana University
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Lauren Rhodes

Head of Electronic Resources & Serials, Southeastern Louisiana University
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 10:45am - 11:30am CDT
Room 322
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Panel Discussion

11:30am CDT

Lunch
Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium Dining

Wednesday October 7, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium Dining
  Conference Events and Meals

12:00pm CDT

LUC Awards Ceremony
Wednesday October 7, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Auditorium

Wednesday October 7, 2026 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Auditorium
  Conference Events and Meals

1:00pm CDT

Been There, Done That: 10 Tips from Libraries That Migrated before You
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 322
Drawing on conversations with library staff from institutions that have already migrated to Alma/Primo, this session shares 10 quick, practical tips for libraries also making the change. Learn strategies, lessons learned, and real-world advice to help your library navigate the migration process with greater confidence and fewer surprises.
Speakers
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Jessica Lee

Technical Services Librarian, Fletcher Technical Community College
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 322
  Alma Migration/LSP, Lightning Talk

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...
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Speakers
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Phillip Martin

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

1:00pm CDT

What Can We Learn from the 'Students First' AI Act?
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 324
This summer, high school students from across the U.S. met in mock Senate proceedings to create the “Students First” Act, a proposal for a national AI policy framework covering rights and responsibilities for K-12 students and schools alike. In this quick talk, I’ll share highlights from the Students First Act and compare it to our institutions’ current AI policies. Let’s consider how...
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Speakers
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Lauren McAdams

Reference Librarian/Associate Professor, Baton Rouge Community College
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 324
  Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Lightning Talk

1:00pm CDT

Remaking Library Spaces for Campus Collaboration
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 327
Prescott Memorial Library has been reimagining library spaces and services to strengthen its role as a welcoming, open space. Over the past year, we have attempted to transition from being largely ignored and forgotten on campus, to serving as an active hub by teaming up with campus partners, hosting conferences/symposia, and more. We’ll discuss these efforts, as well as strategies for building...
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Speakers
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Lindsay Zack

Engineering and Science Librarian, Louisiana Tech University
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 327
  Space Design and User Experience, Lightning Talk

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
TM
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:00pm - 1:20pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Web & Electronic Resources, 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...
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Speakers
avatar for Holly Goodwin

Holly Goodwin

Librarian, SOWELA
avatar for Connie Milton

Connie Milton

Reference and InstructionLibrarian, SOWELA Technical Community College
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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

1:30pm CDT

The State of Play: Immersive Information Literacy Instruction through Videogames
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 322
Gamification usually focuses on a game as a means to deliver tailored content. I wish to explore an alternative, where analyzing the mechanics of playing a game allow students to enact core concepts of information literacy. Building on a successful model I have previously used, we will be doing an interactive session using The Stanley Parable and Untitled Goose Game to experience; “Authority is...
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Speakers
PB
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 322
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Breakout Session

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
avatar for Iriana Lonon

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

1:30pm CDT

Beyond the Spreadsheet: Open-Source Dashboards for Physical Collection Analysis and E-Resource Renewals
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 327
Tired of piecing together weeding lists in Excel or dreading renewal season? Come see two free tools that do the heavy lifting: a dashboard that turns your circulation data into LC trend charts, tiered weeding candidates, and ebook targets in a few clicks, and a renewal review app that ingests usage data, checks uniqueness, and drafts renew/negotiate/cancel briefs. Both are open-source and ready...
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Speakers
KM
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 327
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

1:30pm CDT

EBSCO Discussion on use of AI within the EBSCOhost Platform
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 324
Join us for a discussion and live demonstration of the EBSCOhost AI Exchange. We will explore features such as Ask AI and AI Conversational Search to show how they retrieve data through Linked Data, Unified Subject Lists, and the EBSCO Scholarly Graph. Additionally, we will cover how EBSCO collaborates with LLM providers to enable seamless institutional linking to subscribed content.
Speakers
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Matt Andros

Sales Director, EBSCO
Sponsors
EI
Wednesday October 7, 2026 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Room 324
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

2:15pm CDT

Sponsor Break
Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Sponsor Hall

Wednesday October 7, 2026 2:15pm - 3:00pm CDT
Sponsor Hall
  Conference Events and Meals, Sponsor Break

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...
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Speakers
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Amy Baptist

Head of Cataloging, Southeastern
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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

3:00pm CDT

Introducing Information Literacy at a Career-Focused University
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 322
Within this past academic year, Frazar Memorial Library at McNeese State University, a career focused school, has incorporated a greater focus on information literacy across campus. In this panel, two public services librarians and an information literacy coordinator discuss the methods of out reach and engagement, forms of measuring success, and analysis of collected data regarding information...
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Speakers
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Mackenzie Reason

General Librarian, McNeese State University Frazar Memorial Library
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 322
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Panel Discussion

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...
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Speakers
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JB
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Breakout Session

3:00pm CDT

Maximizing OCLC Services: Enhancing Library Efficiency and Access
Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 324
Discover how the power of partnership can transform your library’ operations from functional to phenomenal. This session will help you optimize your existing OCLC services to streamline your workflows and get insights into future enhancements—all to unlock your library’s full potential.
Speakers
avatar for Mary Miller

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 →
Sponsors
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Wednesday October 7, 2026 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Resource Sharing, Breakout 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...
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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
C
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Alma Migration/LSP, Breakout Session

4:00pm CDT

It is a Unicorn? Awareness of Misleading Books, Bots, & Sellers
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 327
AI is the newest term for machine learning technologies which have had a profound impact on academic libraries. However, this use of artificial intelligence in publishing has left a negative impact on information stewardship. Academic and specialized librarians will need to develop a stronger skill set in identifying AI-generated content if this tool is utilized by academic publishers.
Speakers
RS
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 327
  Collection Development and Management, Sharing Session

4:00pm CDT

What’s the Big Deal with BIG DEALS? History, Experiences, and Recommendations When Considering Large Journal Packages
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 324
Would you believe it if I told you there’s a library that loves “Big Deal” journal packages? Come learn about our experiences with large journal package subscriptions at a health sciences library. We will cover the history of our deals, how we evaluate packages, trends, and lessons learned along the way. We will also provide strategies for maximizing your budget, negotiating with publishers,...
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Speakers
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Rebecca Bealer

Head, Serials/Systems Librarian, Louisiana State University Health Center New Orleans
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Marlene M. Bishop

Head, Collection Development, LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans Library
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Collection Development and Management, Breakout Session

4:00pm CDT

Employing Range with One-Shots & Source Types
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 322
This presentation encourages a diversified approach to Source Type selection for librarians involved in Bibliographic Instruction. Source Types will be reviewed and considered through the lens of humanities and social sciences coursework. Aristotelian Appeals will be aligned with Source Types for their impact. Through thoughtful recommendation, librarians can facilitate the selection of resources...
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Speakers
avatar for Dustin Dirickson

Dustin Dirickson

Librarian, Instructor, Delgado Community College
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 322
  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...
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Speakers
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Rowan Marye

Public Services Librarian, LSUHSC-New Orleans
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Adam Beauchamp

Head of Research & Instruction, Loyola University New Orleans
avatar for Michael Holt

Michael Holt

Baton Rouge, LA, Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
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Randa Morgan

Agriculture Librarian, Louisiana State University
Wednesday October 7, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Professional Identity and Career Development, Breakout Session

5:00pm CDT

User Appreciation Party
Wednesday October 7, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lower Reception Room
Join the LOUIS Team for some fun times! We'll have trivia hosted by Rob Stephens, and an open bar sponsored by Infobase, as well as delicious appetizers.
Speakers
avatar for Rob Stephens

Rob Stephens

Member Services Manager, LOUIS
Wednesday October 7, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Lower Reception Room
  Conference Events and Meals
 
Thursday, October 8
 

8:00am CDT

Registration
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway

Thursday October 8, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am CDT
Main Hallway
  Conference Events and Meals

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
Upper Reception Room
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
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Danielle Stoulig

Head of Archival Processing, Louisiana State University
KT
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Sharing Session

8:30am CDT

Weeding Across the Disciplines: An Interdisciplinary Conversation on the Work of Selection and Removal
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 322
Four subject librarians and one stacks management supervisor who have collaborated on recent (and current) weeding projects discuss the impact of recent library industry trends and institutional tectonics on collection management work. Projects to be discussed will highlight weeding of serials, monographs, and oversize items in the natural sciences, social sciences, and the arts & humanities....
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Speakers
avatar for Victoria Elmwood

Victoria Elmwood

Scholarly Engagement Librarian for the Humanities, Tulane University
I'm interested in collection development, analysis, discoverability and maintenance as well as digital accessibility. I enjoy making reusable learning objects such as videos, slideshows, infographics, and formative assessment materials (e.g., online quizzes). The rest of the time... Read More →
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Melisa Balos

Scholarly Engagement Librarian, Tulane University
I'm a Social Sciences Librarian and former instructor in international relations with over a decade in teaching experience. My work centers on helping students navigate complex information ecosystems, especially now that generative AI is reshaping how knowledge is created, shared... Read More →
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TW
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 322
  Collection Development and Management, Panel Discussion

8:30am CDT

Designing, Implementing, and Assessing an Individualized Research Consultation Program for Graduate Students
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 327
Course-integrated individualized research consultations represent a blending of instruction and reference pedagogy. In Summer and Fall 2025, the Health Sciences Librarian conducted a study to assess the impact of an individualized research consultation program targeted at counseling and nursing graduate students. This session will discuss the institutional context, design, implementation, and...
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Speakers
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G. Michael Truran

Health Sciences Librarian, Loyola University
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 327
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Breakout Session

8:30am CDT

Evidence That Matters: Demonstrating and Communicating Library Impact and Value Accreditation
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 324
Libraries play a critical role in supporting institutional effectiveness and student success, yet demonstrating that value during the accreditation process can be challenging. This session explores practical approaches to aligning library assessment with the revised principles and expectations of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
Speakers
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Timothy Stamm

Dean, Library, Delgado Community College - Moss Memorial Library
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 324
  Library Administration and Operations, Breakout Session

8:30am CDT

Burnout Walk with Me: Navigating Burnout from Inside and Outside the Library
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
As academic libraries navigate changing budgets, evolving institutional priorities, staffing challenges, and more, the pressures on library professionals continue to grow. This session explores burnout from both inside and outside the library, including how professional and personal stress can overlap. Participants will discuss practical strategies for prioritizing work, setting boundaries,...
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Speakers
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Andrew Barbier

Access Services Librarian, Nicholls Library
Hello! I do stuff at Nicholls State University. 
Thursday October 8, 2026 8:30am - 9:15am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Professional Identity and Career Development, Breakout Session

9:30am CDT

LSU Health Sciences Insights: Scholarly Integrity, AI Services, and Library Everywhere with LibKey
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Room 324
LSU Health Sciences Center and Third Iron discuss customizing LibKey Nomad (browser extension) to reach researchers wherever they start searching, outside the library's own systems, new tools for flagging problematic publishers and retractions, and strategies for connecting AI research assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, and Gemini to library full-text access. Presented by Rebecca Bealer...
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Speakers
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Rebecca Bealer

Head, Serials/Systems Librarian, Louisiana State University Health Center New Orleans
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Sponsors
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Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Room 324
  Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Breakout 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,...
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Speakers
avatar for Randa Morgan

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

9:30am CDT

Connecting Communities Through Genealogy: Lessons from Southern University's Juneteenth Program
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Room 322
Tracing Our Roots: Reclaiming Our Stories. Presented by a Law School Librarian and Archivist from Southern University, this interactive session offers practical guidance on conducting family history research. Learn how to leverage digital tools such as Ancestry.com and utilize key primary documents—including vital records and obituaries—to uncover and preserve historical narratives. Ideal for...
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Speakers
AP

Angela Proctor

Assistant Professor- University Archivist and Digitization Librarian, Southern University and A&M College
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Alexandra Bertrand

Technical Services Law Librarian, Southern University Law Center Oliver B. Spellman Law Library
Alexandra M. Bertrand has Master's in Library and Information Science along with her Graduate Certification in Archival Studies from University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, MS. 
FJ
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Room 322
  Student Engagement and Programming, Breakout Session

9:30am CDT

Drawing Them In, Building Them Up: Cost-Effective Outreach Through Doodles and Affirmations
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
Learn how two low-cost outreach initiatives—Doodletober, a seasonal doodling program, and the Affirmation Station, a reflective wellness activity—engaged students during high-stress and holiday periods. Attendees will gain practical strategies for designing simple, creative, and passive outreach programs that foster engagement, encourage participation, and support student well-being in...
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Speakers
MK
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Student Engagement and Programming, Breakout Session

10:15am CDT

Sponsor Break
Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Sponsor Hall

Thursday October 8, 2026 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Sponsor Hall
  Conference Events and Meals, Sponsor Break

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...
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Speakers
JM
avatar for Jeffrey Stepp

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

11:00am CDT

The Unintended Consequences of Changing an In-person Instruction Environment to an Online Instruction Environment
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
You know what to expect when adapting your in-person class to online. More flexibility for teachers and students, easier scheduling, and, yes, the occasional technology hiccups. Come hear about the consequences you might not predict: the effect on the instructor’s workload, the effect on the demand for the course, technology failing on a larger scale than can be prepared for, and even having to...
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Speakers
avatar for Ryan Castillo

Ryan Castillo

Coordinator of the library instruction program, Southeastern Louisiana University
DM
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Breakout Session

11:00am CDT

How Libraries Can Support Research Project Documentation through RAiD
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Room 322
The Research Activity Identifier (RAiD) describes research projects and creates a record of related funding, publications, and contributors. LSU Libraries participated in the US RAiD Pilot, exploring implementation in the U.S. Presenters will describe the new persistent identifier and discuss challenges and opportunities that arose from the pilot. Topics will include project criteria, faculty...
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Speakers
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Sigrid Kelsey

Director of Library Communications and Publications, Louisiana State University
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Nicollette Davis

Research and Instruction Librarian, Louisiana State University
Hi! My name is Nicollette Davis (she/her) and I’m an Assistant Librarian in the Research & Instruction Services department at Louisiana State University. My subject areas are Kinesiology, Social Work, and Health Sciences! 
CR
DL

David Lowe

Research Data Management Librarian, Louisiana State University
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Room 322
  Professional Identity and Career Development, Breakout Session

11:00am CDT

Learning Support for EBSCO Resources through EBSCO Academy
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Room 324
Join this session for an overview of the learning support available for the SaaS services and databases you have through EBSCO. We will focus on the eLearning opportunities available to you through EBSCO Academy, EBSCO's complimentary centralized learning portal. We will review the types of learning opportunities available, the content covered, and discuss how you can use special features to track...
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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 →
Sponsors
EI
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:00am - 11:45am CDT
Room 324
  Web & Electronic Resources, Breakout Session

11:45am CDT

Lunch
Thursday October 8, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium Dining

Thursday October 8, 2026 11:45am - 1:00pm CDT
Auditorium Dining
  Conference Events and Meals, Lunch

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
avatar for Dave Comeaux

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 →
avatar for Mike Waugh

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

1:00pm CDT

I’m Sorry, Dave. I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That: AI Sycophancy, Hallucinations, and Critical Algorithmic Information Literacy
Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
AI chatbots are great at sounding objective and authoritative, but because Large Language Models (LLMs) operate on probabilistic text prediction rather than direct fact retrieval, that veneer hides inaccuracies, algorithmic biases, and hallucinations. Traditional methods of information evaluation weren't built for this. This session introduces Critical Algorithmic Information Literacy (CAIL), a...
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Speakers
avatar for Daniel DuPont

Daniel DuPont

Assistant Professor / Librarian, Delgado Community College
(he/him) I'm a librarian and assistant professor at Delgado Community College in New Orleans. I am the current President of ACRL-LA and the Treasurer of COSUGI, the SirsiDynix users group.

I have 3 cat children and 1 human child, and I read a frankly unhealthy number of books each... Read More →
Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies, Breakout Session

1:00pm CDT

To Dew[ey] or Not Dewey? That is the question!
Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 324
This Sharing Session will give librarians a chance to air their grievances with the Dewey Decimal System. From the man himself to the actual system of classification, whether the librarians currently use it in their library or have used it in the past, there is much to pick apart with Dewey.
Speakers
DM
AS
Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 324
  Collection Development and Management, Sharing Session

1:00pm CDT

We’re Not Bored Here: Embedding Library Resources in Events
Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 322
Learn the different ways two librarians sought to embed library resources and information literacy into their events throughout the year. Presenters will discuss how events such as, Research on the Run, a Library Boardgame, etc. were used to show students what resources the library has and introduce them to information literacy concepts. Participants will learn how these events were brainstormed,...
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Speakers
MD
CL
Thursday October 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
Room 322
  Student Engagement and Programming, Breakout Session

2:00pm CDT

Pencil it in: Calendar Management in Alma
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 327
Calendar management in the Library Services Platform is important to ensure accurate due dates/times for circulation. This session covers lessons learned working with Alma related to the ongoing management of library open hours, end of semester due dates, and unexpected building closures.
Speakers
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Lucy Rosenbloom

Systems Librarian, Xaiver University of Louisiana
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 327
  Alma Migration/LSP, Lightning Talk

2:00pm CDT

Giving History a Home: Preserving the Past and Inspiring the Future Through Special Collections and Archives at Louisiana Christian University
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 322
Attendees will learn about collection development, organization, and outreach, as well as the role archives play in increasing engagement. This presentation will demonstrate how creating a home for historical materials preserves memories, celebrates legacy, and inspires generations to come.
Speakers
SR
EP
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 322
  Archives and Special Collections, Lightning Talk

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...
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Speakers
AS
RS
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Upper Reception Room
  Collection Development and Management, Lightning Talk

2:00pm CDT

Are You Down with SSP? Takeaways from the Annual Meeting for the Society for Scholarly Publishing
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
A 15-minute crash course on content from the annual meeting for the Society for Scholarly Publishing. Topics include; what are journal publishers saying about the industry, how do they feel about AI and its impact, and what role do they believe librarians will play in this new world? Also includes a brief demo of a new open source project, Tapestries, an infinite canvas developed by Bob Stein and...
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Speakers
avatar for David Gaither

David Gaither

Scholarly Communications and Analytics Librarian, Louisiana State University Shreveport


Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Professional Identity and Career Development, Lightning Talk

2:00pm CDT

Mapping Up: Using a Library Room Management System to Broaden Library Influence
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 324
This case report discusses the implementation of a new interactive map room management system at LSUHS Library. We will show how it provides interactive heat maps that allow room usage to be easily visualized to administrators. The report will also discuss how after implementation the Library was asked to take the system campus wide. We will describe the process of integrating the campus, the team...
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Speakers
JE
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Room 324
  Space Design and User Experience, Lightning Talk

2:30pm CDT

Getting to Know the Alma Knowledge Base
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 322
Join us for an introduction to the new Alma Knowledge Portal. When we first began the migration, we relied on the Ex Libris Knowledge Center to find documentation and training videos. In this session, we’ll explore the new Knowledge Portal and demonstrate some of its key features, including smart, sophisticated keyword searching, a modern user experience, and improved navigation. Come see how...
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Speakers
avatar for Marcy Stevens

Marcy Stevens

Library Services Platform Manager, LOUIS
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 322
  Alma Migration/LSP, Breakout Session

2:30pm CDT

Information Literacy Pitfalls at Academic University Libraries
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 327
Staff members from Frazar Memorial Library discuss some of the obstacles that they have stumbled upon in enacting their information literacy program at McNeese State University as well as some of the solutions that they have found. They invite you to share your own obstacles that might have arisen at your library as well as any possible solutions that you have discovered.
Speakers
TW
avatar for Mackenzie Reason

Mackenzie Reason

General Librarian, McNeese State University Frazar Memorial Library
MW
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 327
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Sharing Session

2:30pm CDT

Search, Scroll, Cite: How Students Research in the Age of AI and Social Media
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 324
We conducted a survey on nontraditional research methods among undergraduate university students, specifically regarding the use of A.I. and social media as tools for research. This will allow us to draw conclusions about undergraduate students’ self-reported research methodology. Based on these results, we will present conclusions we’ve drawn that could lead to improved information literacy...
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Speakers
LB

Lili Bedoya

Science Librarian, LSU Libraries
JJ
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 324
  Instruction and Information Literacy, Breakout Session

2:30pm CDT

Learning to Pivot: What Library School Doesn't Teach About Being a Library Administrator
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
Library administrators often discover that the realities of leadership extend far beyond the technical and service-oriented skills taught in library school. This session examined the gap between academic training and the demanding responsibilities of executive leadership, such as managing staff, overseeing budgets, strategic planning, advocacy, public relations, facilities management, and...
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Speakers
PH

Phebe Huderson-Poydras

Director of Library Services, Southern University Law Center
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Adrienne Webber

Library Dean, University of the Virgin Islands
DK

Dawn Kight

Southern University
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Library Administration and Operations, Panel Discussion

2:30pm CDT

Academic "Freadom": Confronting Challenges to Intellectual Freedom in the Academic Library
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 324
Recently, attempts to ban books and restrict intellectual freedom have risen precipitously in the United States. While the intellectual freedom struggle in American librarianship has long been the domain of public and K-12 libraries, recent skirmishes in the culture wars combined with tide of popular skepticism towards higher education have increased the risks for academic libraries. Join us to...
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Speakers
KK
Thursday October 8, 2026 2:30pm - 3:15pm CDT
Room 324
  Professional Identity and Career Development, Breakout Session
 

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