Breakout Block 7 Sessions

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 - 8:00-9:15am

Presenter(s): Lisa Huntington
Description: Bonds play a pivotal role in the acquisition of and improvement to library facilities, providing funds for new construction, additions, renovations, and equipment purchases to enhance your library. In this presentation, we will guide you through the world of municipal bond sales. We will explore the roles and responsibilities of bond sale participants and discuss important considerations for your project. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the municipal bond process.

Bridging the Gap: Examining the Connection Between Libraries and Health Equity

Presenter(s): Zach Benedict, Ben McHugh
Description: With over 80% of all public libraries being located within small towns, a growing function of the modern third place will bear the responsibility to better understand how such institutions can combat the healthy equity challenges facing many communities. This session will explore the connection between effective placemaking and the social determinants of health, providing a dynamic discussion focused on refining the library's role as a supportive and inclusive environment prioritizing the well-being of people of all ages and abilities. By outlining short- and long-term strategies that libraries can employ to support the behavioral health needs within the communities they serve (addressing issues ranging from community health needs assessments to telehealth partnerships), this session will provide a series of case studies and operational recommendations to serve as a collection of best practices aimed at addressing the growing concerns surrounding public health (especially within rural settings) and the growing role anchor institutions can play in the future.

Presenter(s): Cindy Baumeister, Erika Wagner
Description: Are you curious about cooking programs but don't know where to begin? Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a cooking experience! In this interactive session, we will discuss our library's implementation of culinary literacy programming and make some breakfast treats. Come with questions and leave with inspiration. We will provide details on getting started, and share examples of our favorite programs. Join us on a culinary adventure that will excite the taste buds of patrons of all ages.

Don't Let the Train Leave the Station Without You! Youth Services and the Science of Reading

Presenter(s): Kym Kramer
Description: In the state of Indiana, it is hard to talk about reading without hearing the phrase “Science of Reading™” in the same breath. What does the science of reading mean for librarians who work daily with youth in public and school libraries, but who are often forgotten as literacy leaders? What does it mean for supporting their parents as a child’s first literacy leader? And most importantly, what does it mean when librarians’ true focus is cultivating a culture of readers and inquirers who continue outside the walls of formal education and beyond early and emergent literacy? Participants in this session will contemplate strategies for being part of the literacy solution when they are left out of the narrative by legislators and education policy authors.

Presenter(s): Jill Schriner
Description: Studies have shown time and again that kids who read for pleasure do better on standardized tests than those that don't. How do you use these statistics to work with teachers, making sure your students have built-in school time to read for pleasure? This session will talk about the Sophomore Reading Initiative that myself and a fellow English teacher have collaborated on for the past two years. I will share with you our year-long plan, how we work with students to help them choose the best books for themselves, the end of book projects we use, and how it has invigorated pleasure reading among these students.

Presenter(s): Lisa Lintner, Julie Wendorf, Mike Williams
Description: Learn how you, your friends, family, and other Hoosiers passionate about access to information can protect parent and reader rights in Indiana. The Indiana FREADOM to Read coalition is gathering support to ensure all Hoosiers have access to information and the freedom to read books of their choosing -- and WE NEED YOU! Together, we will safeguard the unrestricted freedom to read in Indiana by opposing efforts that inhibit it.

Presenter(s): Emily Wilt
Description: Since ChatGPT hit the scene in late 2022, generative AI has taken the world by storm. This session will focus on 3 separate topics: How school librarians can use generative AI to streamline & assist with their library and teaching tasks, how school librarians can help guide students and teachers in the ethical use of AI, and elements to consider when working on an AI acceptable use policy.

Presenter(s): Stephanie Bearce, Wendy Lanier, Ann Ingalls, Julie Lavender, Michelle Medlock Addams
Description: Transform your library with adventure-themed programs! Join award-winning authors for a hands-on workshop where you'll explore adventure-themed maker spaces with creative crafts and building projects inspired by popular stories. Learn how to create outdoor adventure activities like scavenger hunts and survival skills workshops, all paired with exciting adventure books to spark children's interest in reading. Participate in sample activities and receive a free resource kit filled with templates, guides, and book lists. Perfect for librarians eager to spark excitement and creativity in young readers. Don't miss this chance to make your library a hub of adventure and learning!

Presenter(s): Scott Caldwell
Description: If a picture is worth a thousand words then imagine what an individual could do by building a picture using building blocks. Attendees will be able to hear how Scott utilizes these in his classroom to enhance learning and in place of traditional testing, how grants have been obtained, and spend time experiencing the joys of building and telling stories.