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10:45am EDT

Microthemes for Macro Gains: using mini-essays for a reflective learning practice

Tuesday April 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

Let's go back to the basics of observing, questioning, and reflecting to center our learning and personal development. In this workshop, participants will use microthemes, or mini-essays, to collect their thoughts and ideas and develop (or re-develop!) their voice-activities that can be used and modified for instruction or for one's own reflective library practice.

Speakers

Sam Mandani

Online Instruction Librarian, NYU

Tuesday April 15, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Cattails E

Hands-On Workshop, Skill-Building Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Meeting People Where They Are: Innovating Library Services for Community Needs

Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT

Cattails E

More than ever before, customers are interacting with the library outside our walls. Recognizing the need to meet people where they are, Pioneer Library System embedded library services across the community with innovative technology and engaging installations in parks, leading to stronger partnerships and record-breaking customer engagement. Learn how one library system is meeting community needs and connecting more people with library resources through these innovative outreach efforts.

Speakers

Caroline Dulworth

Hillarie Kuhn

Regional Coordinator/Branch Manager, Pioneer Library System

I have been with the Pioneer Library system for nearly 14 years. Throughout this time, I have worked in various roles, including circulation, adult and teen services, department management, branch management, and administration. What I enjoy most about my current position is the opportunity... Read More →

Tuesday April 15, 2025 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Cattails E

Interactive Panel, Small Group Breakouts

2:45pm EDT

Level-Up Source Evaluation: Co-create a Choose-Your-Own Adventure Game

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT

Cattails E

Do you feel like something is missing when you try and cover source evaluation in one-shot library instruction sessions? This topic can feel high-stakes, and the nuance involved isn't easy to capture in 50 minutes. In this make/hack/play session, you will engage in a collaborative and fun process to outline a choose-your-own-adventure source evaluation game.

Speakers

Tony Pepper

McConnell Library

Former Teen Librarian in the public library system. One year into Instruction/First Year Experience Librarian. New to academia and channeling that into fun programs and outreaches for students new to college.

Barbara Tait

Instruction Librarian, Radford Univesity

2025.04.15 TLCPrez CYOASourceEval TJP.BAT(1) pptx

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:45pm - 4:00pm EDT
Cattails E

Make/Hack/Play

5:45pm EDT

Haunting of the Barnard Mysteries 1

Tuesday April 15, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT

Cattails E

Haunting of the Barnard Mysteries 1 is the first version of a game that was designed to engage incoming first-generation and/or low-income students during their pre-orientation. The game can be played individually or in teams and revolves around the story of a spirit that is trapped at Barnard and must be freed.
Come release the spirit and discuss design and gameplay with me!

Approximate playtime: 30 - 45 minutes

For those interested, you can also view the various materials that were designed and created for Haunting of the Barnard Mysteries 2.

Speakers

Fannie Ouyang

Associate Director of Access and Engagement, Barnard College

Tuesday April 15, 2025 5:45pm - 6:45pm EDT
Cattails E

Make/Hack/Play