Breakout Block 1 Sessions

Monday, November 18, 2024 - 10:20-11:30am

Presenter(s): Emily Wilt
Description: Love it or hate it, I think we can all admit that the DDC leaves plenty of room for improvement. This session will examine the process and results of adopting new non-fiction organizational systems in the school library setting and include resources to help others take on the task.

Presenter(s): Lisa Johnson and Brian Johnson
Description: Join us for an insightful discussion on revolutionizing the patron experience through an array of modern technologies. Learn how to boost patron engagement with innovative gaming stations and maker spaces, streamline printing solutions for patrons with user-friendly devices, and enhance search capabilities using cutting-edge AI. Additionally, discover how to streamline your public computer lock-down processes and eliminate disk restore issues. This session covers everything you need to elevate your library services and meet the evolving needs of your community.

Presenter(s): Tammie Buchanan
Description: In this session, I will share about our newest addition to our regular programming, Pajama Storytime. We have been doing pajama storytimes for about a year now and it has really taken off! I will share how and why this program was developed. I will also share some things I learned and some successes we have seen. I will share the method I use for planning the storytimes and many examples of what we do with our storytimes. There will also be ample time for participants to brainstorm and share their own ideas for a pajama storytimes at their own branches.

Presenter(s): Deborah Roy, Emma Richey, Christine Burrough, Inge Kokidko, Carey LaBella
Description: In this session, members of the IDL collection management team will introduce the newly updated IDL website, highlight some best practices for collection management, and talk about training guides and other resources to help IDL members manage the high demand for digital resources. We will also offer a general Q&A session.

Presenter(s): Donna Griffin
Description: Presented by Indiana Humanities, stop by Grand Hall for a showcase of an award-winning author to discuss what they've been working on lately, their writing process, and other author topics. The showcase provides an opportunity to engage with authors in an intimate format!

Presenter(s): Vanessa Martin, Julie Wendorf, Mark Shublak, Camille Blunt
Description: Join the ILF Advocacy Committee and ILF's lobbying team from Taft Public Affairs, for a Legislative Panel featuring Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis). We will discuss outcomes of the 2024 legislative session, how to form relationships with your local legislators, and what to expect during the 2025 legislative session.

Presenter(s): Stephanie Bearce, Jody Feldman
Description: Unlock the secrets of engaging young minds with mysteries and thrillers. Join award-winning authors as they share hands-on lessons, interactive activities, and methods to engage kids in reading and writing through mystery book clubs, writing clubs, puzzles, and logic games. Participants will receive ready-to-use lesson plans and practice the games and activities during the session. This approach also engages families by creating a solve-it-yourself mystery in the library, transforming it into a place of challenge and intrigue.

Pockets of Opportunity: Spatial Techniques for Supporting the Neurodiverse Community

Presenter(s): Erin Jennings
Description: According to recent research, 15-20% of the world's population is neurodivergent. With removing the stigma around cognitive, mental, and behavioral health, we recognize that our spaces and services are adjusting with a focused sensitivity on welcoming, wellness, and belonging. Let's engage in an informed discussion around what the library can do to elevate your space to accommodate and support this community, as well as, discuss service model improvements.

So You Want to be a Notary? What Notary Services in Public Libraries Really Look Like

Presenter(s): Jessi Brown, Malissa Hostetler
Description: "Do you know where I can get a notary?" This is a phrase the Reference Desk hears more times than you would think. From travel forms for minors, to Identification Verification Forms to turn on utilities, to divorce papers, and more, notaries are required for a mired of documents. However, notaries are not always available to patrons for free--cue the librarians. Many libraries are considering offering this service to their patrons, but what all is involved? How does one go about getting certified, what should the schedule for the notary be, and what unpredictable situations will one encounter? Join Jessi and Malissa as they share their experiences as being notaries for their library and ask them the questions that you have been wondering about.

Presenter(s): Mary Ellen Graf
Description: Join us to explore transformative ways to enrich the literacy work at your school or public library with TeachingBooks, provided to all Indiana schools, public libraries, universities and residents through INSPIRE, a service of the Indiana State Library. Discover tools to assist with collection management and readers' advisory, ready-to-use resources for book groups and story times, and more. We'll highlight new features including Book Resumes and Early Childhood resources designed to inform collection decisions and program initiatives.

Presenter(s): Jenny Kobiela-Mondor
Description: We all have lenses through which see the world. These lenses help our brains sort information, but they also often hinder us when we're in conflict with one another. While you can't stop the subconscious from doing its work, this thought-provoking session will help you explore your unique filters and consider others' views with empathy, which can help steer you toward a win-win situation in conflicts. During the session, participants will examine the assumptions they make and how those assumptions impact their perspective, consider strategies to help uncover the filters through which others see the world in order to help work through conflict, and explore ways to infuse this mindset into conversations and conflicts with coworkers, patrons, and partners.