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Wednesday, October 7
 

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
avatar for David Gaither

David Gaither

Scholarly Communications and Analytics Librarian, Louisiana State University Shreveport


MD
CL
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
NH
JB
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
TM
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
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

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
KL
JB
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
avatar for Rowan Marye

Rowan Marye

Public Services Librarian, LSUHSC-New Orleans
avatar for Adam Beauchamp

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
avatar for Randa Morgan

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
 
Thursday, October 8
 

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, communicating workload concerns, evaluating opportunities, and knowing when it is okay to say no.
Speakers
JM
avatar for Andrew Barbier

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

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 academic libraries.
Speakers
MK
Thursday October 8, 2026 9:30am - 10:15am CDT
Room 326 & Streaming Online
  Student Engagement and Programming, Breakout 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 defend keeping your own physical space. Yes, AI will also be part of the conversation. We apologize.
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

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 new framework designed to shift researchers from passive consumption to adversarial evaluation.
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

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 Internet Archive that offers some new ways to present media.
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

2:30pm 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 community involvement. The panelists will provide suggestions for best practices.
Speakers
PH

Phebe Huderson-Poydras

Director of Library Services, Southern University Law Center
avatar for Adrienne Webber

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
 

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