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LUC is the LOUIS Users Conference, the annual conference for all LOUIS member institutions.
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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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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
 
Thursday, October 8
 

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
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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
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

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
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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

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

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

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