The Collective 2025

Library and archive donations are wonderful for collection development but can feel overwhelming when you do not know where to begin. Join an archivist turned collections librarian for an interactive session on processing library donations, and how to identify materials most relevant to your institution.

Learn how to create a portable “Choose your Own LoFi Vibe” study space for students. The LoFi Study Lounge changes an existing space into a productive study environment through the use of relaxing music and portable, interactive lighting elements. Go hands-on with these interactive sights and sounds and experience the vibes for yourself!

Learn how the Sherrod Library at ETSU creatively builds community for our students through our club, Coffee and Creative Writing. Be prepared to participate, because we will run this workshop like a typical club meeting, with introductions, prompt-writing, and sharing work.

Want to make a real difference in accessibility and inclusion? This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of making your web content more accessible to everyone, regardless of your tech ability.
Learn to: Identify accessibility issues in your LibGuides; Use user-friendly tools to improve your content; and Receive personalized support to address your specific needs. By making your LibGuides more accessible, you'll contribute to a more inclusive learning environment for all.

Attendees will learn how to harness the revolutionary power of zines to change how students think about their scholarship and research processes. There will be a hands-on activity that attendees can take back to their libraries, and discussion prompts that just may ignite a few more ideas!

In a makerspace, librarians engage with a wide array of users, including readers, authors, explorers, scientists, and designers. What requirements arise from makerspaces that foster diverse creativity, utilize various tools, and adapt to ever-evolving technology? Is the creation of a lively, colorful makerspace an artistic endeavor, a skill, or something one is born with? Do we have librarians who represent this vibrant makerspace spectrum?