LOEX 2026: Full Schedule

1:00pm EDT

Pre-Conference Workshop (Requires Prior Registration & Additional Fee)

Thursday May 7, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

Librarians as Teachers: An ACRL Immersion WorkshopRebecca Miller Waltz. Penn State University and Mary Broussard, Bucknell UniversityThis interactive workshop aims to help participants explore their roles as educators by offering the space to reflect on core aspects of information literacy, teacher identities, and strategies for professional well-being. During this workshop, participants will...
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Thursday May 7, 2026 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Momentum

4:18pm EDT

The Yes Librarian: On-Demand Services and Burnout (Lightning Talk)

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:18pm - 4:25pm EDT

Main Salon A

Burnout is not a "you problem", it's a systemic problem. Combatting the question "How can you solve your burnout?", this session will analyze systems and structures that overburden staff and lead to burnout. It will focus on on-demand services, liaison librarian models, and how a whole team can set boundaries -- together. ...
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Speakers

Allison Madar

Research, Instruction & Outreach Librarian, SUNY Oswego

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:18pm - 4:25pm EDT
Main Salon A

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

4:26pm EDT

AI Meets UDL 3.0: A Chatbot for Designing UDL 3.0 Lesson Plans (Lightning Talk)

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:26pm - 4:33pm EDT

Main Salon A

For many schools implementing Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is already a driving force for designing engaging and accessible learning spaces.This session will introduce you to LUDIA, the no cost AI-powered UDL thought partner. During this brief time I will demonstrate how to use LUDIA to create lessons for your credit-bearing classes or one-shots that align with the updated UDL 3.0...
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Speakers

Madeline Ruggiero

Assistant Professor, Queensborough Community College

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:26pm - 4:33pm EDT
Main Salon A

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

4:30pm EDT

First-Time Attendee Orientation

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

Momentum

First-time Attendee Orientation

First-time attendee orientation is not required It is simply an opportunity for those who wish to know more about LOEX as an organization, learn about the history & purpose of the conference, receive some tips about having a successful conference, and perhaps ask some questions.

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
Momentum

4:36pm EDT

Special Collections On The Road (Lightning Talk)

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:36pm - 4:43pm EDT

Main Salon A

This lightning talk highlights how collaborative teaching partnerships with community organizations can expand the reach of special collections libraries and make preservation knowledge and expertise more accessible. Through shared instruction and hands-on demonstrations, librarians and educators can provide practical guidance to diverse communities on caring for family and community materials...
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Thursday May 7, 2026 4:36pm - 4:43pm EDT
Main Salon A

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

4:44pm EDT

Making Sense of Student Success Librarianship Through Shared Frameworks (Lightning Talk)

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:44pm - 4:51pm EDT

Main Salon A

Student success librarianship is a rapidly growing area of practice, yet it remains conceptually fuzzy—positioned somewhere between traditional classroom instruction and student affairs programming. As a result, campus partners often struggle to understand what library instruction looks like outside the one-shot or credit-bearing course, and librarians struggle to articulate their instructional...
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Speakers

Amy Melnyk

Student Success and Engagement Librarian, West Virginia University

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:44pm - 4:51pm EDT
Main Salon A

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

4:52pm EDT

If You Build It, Will They Come? Measuring Student Preferences for Self-Paced Library Learning Resources (Lightning Talk)

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:52pm - 4:59pm EDT

Main Salon A

Libraries invest significant time and resources in creating self-paced online learning resources, yet usage and engagement often vary. As our library transitions to a new Integrated Library System and discovery layer, we must redesign instructional videos to show patrons how to use them. This lightning talk shares an ongoing user research project examining student preferences for short videos,...
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Speakers

Alexis Boone

University Library Specialist for Digital Teaching & Learning, North Carolina State University

Alison Edwards

Librarian for Digital Teaching & Learning, North Carolina State University

Thursday May 7, 2026 4:52pm - 4:59pm EDT
Main Salon A

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

5:00pm EDT

Meet & Greet Reception

Thursday May 7, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

At conference hotel:

- Games, roundtable discussions, catch up w old friends, meet new ones, attend grad student poster sessions and more while having light snacks (e.g., pita & hummus; crudité) along with a cash bar.

Thursday May 7, 2026 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT

10:00am EDT

Assemble the Fleet: Charting a Shared Course for Your Library's Instructional Program

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Main Salon F

Does your instructional program feel like you're lost at sea, or can you say that you're following a charted course towards a pedagogical destination? Drawing on our experience developing a unifying instructional framework for our library system, this interactive workshop will prepare participants to perform similar work in their own institutional contexts. Participants will be guided through a...
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Speakers

Urszula Lechtenberg

Learning Design Coordinator, University of Pittsburgh

Rachel Lavenda

Rare Books and Special Collections Librarian, University of Pittsburgh

Rachel Starry

Head of Digital Scholarship and Publishing, University of Pittsburgh

Aaron Brenner

Associate University Librarian for Research and Learning, University of Pittsburgh

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Main Salon F

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

10:00am EDT

Story Swap: Using "Stories" to Bring Information Literacy to Life

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Main Salon C

Our information literacy instruction landscape is fundamentally challenged, from the limitations of one-shots to the complexities of our information ecosystem. Therefore, we must capture students’ attention quickly, communicate with clarity, make learning sticky, and support students’ ability to apply and transfer key concepts and skills. “Stories” serve as a pedagogical tool to not only...
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Speakers

Jennifer Jarson

Head Librarian, Penn State University Libraries

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Main Salon C

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

10:00am EDT

Currents of Knowledge: Exploring Collaborative Partnerships to Expand Teaching Capacity in Academic Libraries

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Paul. D Fraim

In academic libraries, where early-career librarians often feel unprepared for the role of instruction, collaborative teaching partnerships can be powerful tools for reflective practice and growth, thereby building instructional capacity and confidence. This session will chronicle a two-year collaborative teaching partnership focused on promoting continuous improvement, fostering a supportive...
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Speakers

Amber Ovsak

Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of Kansas

Gwen Geiger Wolfe

Science & Engineering Librarian, University of Kansas

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Paul. D Fraim

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

10:00am EDT

Diving Beneath the Surface: Incorporating Critical AI Literacy in Library Instruction

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Main Salon A

Many librarians have mixed feelings about artificial intelligence - common concerns include the potential for biased or inaccurate information, cognitive and environmental harms, and issues with privacy, exploitation, and copyright. This presentation will discuss how to explore these concerns with students using a Critical AI Literacy lens. In the information literacy context, Critical AI Literacy...
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Speakers

Elizabeth Ellis

Instruction Librarian, Wake Forest University

Amanda Kaufman

Learning & Instructional Services Librarian, Wake Forest University

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Main Salon A

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

10:00am EDT

Unlocking Library Literacy: A Gamified Badging Experience

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Main Salon B

The Content Creation team at our library was tasked with creating fun and interactive learning objects that can reach a large online student population. Asynchronous teaching objects are a great way for librarians to reach students in an engaging way, freeing up time for librarians while empowering students to learn key skills at their own pace. Scalable learning objects can also be leveraged as...
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Speakers

Shana Chartier

Director of Information Literacy, Southern New Hampshire University

Alley Lindner

Library Content Creation Specialist, Southern New Hampshire University

Emily Bliss-Zaks

Library Content Creation Specialist, Southern New Hampshire University

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Main Salon B

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

10:00am EDT

Elephant Hunting: Teaching Information Literacy in Contentious Environments

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Momentum

This session will offer strategies for library instructors navigating consistently controversial topics in higher education. Librarians' expertise have always been undermined by technology, misinformation, and public perception in some form or fashion. Right now, we face artificial intelligence and social media, as well as stakeholders who misunderstand our purpose and students who lack confidence...
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Speakers

Brooke Gross

Health Sciences Librarian, Western Kentucky University

I have a Bachelor of Arts in English with a Creative Writing Concentration as well as a Master of Science in Information Sciences from the University of Tennessee, where I worked as a student library assistant in Special Collections. I was an assistant librarian at Holmes Community... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Momentum

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

10:00am EDT

Escaping the Bermuda Triangle: Understanding Mathematics Faculty Perspectives on Library Services to Encourage Collaboration and Communication

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT

Main Salon G

As a field, mathematics is rarely mentioned in the LIS literature and is often perceived as independent and disinclined to collaborate. Because our work relies on relationship building and communication, librarians may find it an endless challenge to understand the needs of math and other less-responsive disciplines. This session will present the findings of our national survey of mathematics...
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Speakers

Jenni Burke

Science & Education Librarian, Butler University

Jenni provides research and instructional support in science information literacy to the College of Liberal Arts & Science and the College of Education. She earned her MLS from Texas Woman's University and a BA in English Composition with a minor in Speech Communication from Texas... Read More →

Elizabeth C Novosel

Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Mathematics Librarian, University of Colorado Boulder

Friday May 8, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Main Salon G

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:05am EDT

Anchoring Our Library Instruction Practices to the Critical Teaching Behaviors Framework

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

Main Salon B

The Georgia Tech Library launched a new subject librarian model, with teams sharing responsibility for outreach, consultations, and instruction across seven Colleges. Some librarians were seasoned teachers, others just finding their sea legs, but all needed to know the ropes to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching. To anchor our efforts, we turned to the Critical Teaching Behaviors (CTB)...
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Speakers

Marlee Dorn Givens

Librarian, Georgia Tech Library

I am Instruction Manager for Academic Engagement at the Georgia Tech Library. I love talking about instructional design, active learning, information literacy instruction, professional development, mentoring, project management, staff training, classroom and online instruction, and... Read More →

LOEX2026 Givens handout docx

LOEX2026 Givens CTBs slides ppt

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT
Main Salon B

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:05am EDT

Embracing Authenticity in Teaching Research Practices and Information Literacy: A Workshop

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

Main Salon C

Do you always begin your research with a list of search terms and alternative terms? Do you always start your search with library databases? Librarians often outline specific steps that students should take and provide structured guidelines we expect them to follow. But do we always follow these steps and guidelines ourselves? Why not? And how might this impact our effectiveness as instructors? In...
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Speakers

Jane Hammons

Teaching and Learning Engagement Librarian, Ohio State University

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT
Main Salon C

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

11:05am EDT

Libraries as Partners in Veteran Success: Collaborative Strategies for Building the "Best Place for Veterans" at Syracuse University

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

Main Salon G

Since 2014, Syracuse University (SU) has pursued the goal of becoming the "best place for veterans," with Syracuse University Libraries playing a vital role in this mission. Three librarians will share how they support veteran and military-connected students and professionals through instruction, programming, and partnerships. This presentation will highlight SU's relationship with the National...
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Speakers

Patricia Giles

Reference & Instruction Librarian, Liaison for OVMA, Syracuse University

Patty has been the liaison librarian for the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at Syracuse University since 2023.

Syracuse University iSchool, Syracuse, NY
Master of Science, Library and Information Science (expected June 2026)
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Winn Wasson

Geo-Information and Social Sciences Librarian, Syracuse University

Steph McReynolds

Librarian for Business, Management and Entrepreneurship, Syracuse University

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT
Main Salon G

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:05am EDT

Build Your Own H5P Learning Object: Designing Interactive Instructional Materials for Information Literacy

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

Main Salon F

Instructional librarians continue to seek practical tools for creating accessible and engaging instructional materials, yet many technologies require specialized skills or institutional support. H5P is a free platform that allows librarians to design interactive learning objects such as quizzes, timelines, and drag-and-drop activities without programming knowledge. In this hands-on workshop,...
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Speakers

Marta Samokishyn

Collection Development Librarian, Saint Paul University

Marta Samokishyn (she/her) is a Collection Development and Liaison Librarian at Saint Paul University and a Research Fellow at BC Campus. She has over 12 years of experience in teaching information literacy. Her research interests include instructional design in academic libraries... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT
Main Salon F

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

11:05am EDT

Changing Our Guiding Star: Navigating from Solo Liaisonship to Population-oriented Teams

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

Momentum

In July 2024, the University of New Mexico Libraries overhauled our instruction and liaison program in an employee-initiated and -led reorganization. We transitioned from a program comprised of solo liaisons plus a small instruction team to two population-oriented teams; one focused on undergraduates, and the other centered on graduate students and faculty. In this session, we explain our previous...
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Speakers

Glenn Koelling

Undergraduate Engagement Coordinator, University of New Mexico

Holly Surbaugh

Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of New Mexico

Amy Jankowski

Learning, Research, & Engagement Director, University of New Mexico

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT
Momentum

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:05am EDT

Reading Beneath the Surface: Reimagining Information Literacy Beyond Searching and Evaluating

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

Main Salon A

This presentation offers a radical reimagining of information literacy by challenging the invisibility of reading. Traditional approaches separate reading from searching and evaluating, prioritizing the latter and leaving students struggling to make meaning from scholarly sources. Research shows that students rely on survival reading strategies that hinder synthesis, relevance assessment, and...
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Speakers

Julia Anderson

Social Sciences Research Librarian, Southern Methodist University

Megan Heuer

Director of Educational Initiatives, Southern Methodist University

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT
Main Salon A

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:05am EDT

Diving into the Waters of Student Learning Assessment: Individualized Programs that Bring Depth to Our Instruction Practices

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT

Paul. D Fraim

Interested in developing a student learning assessment program at your institution and don't know where to start? In this session, librarians from two vastly different universities will discuss how they have implemented programmatic student learning assessment plans for their unique library systems. However, creating and sustaining student learning assessment programmatic plans is not a small...
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Speakers

Ashley Blinstrub

Accessibility Lead and Student Success Librarian, George Mason University

Ashley Blinstrub is the Accessibility Lead and Student Success Librarian. She previously served as the Student Success and Inclusion Librarian at George Mason University from 2019-2025, the Research and Assessment Librarian at Saginaw Valley State University from 2016-2019, and the... Read More →

Jasmine Spitler

Assessment and User Experience Librarian, Elon University

Friday May 8, 2026 11:05am - 11:55am EDT
Paul. D Fraim

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

12:35pm EDT

LOEX 2026 Roundtables - Five Topics, for drop-in discussion

Friday May 8, 2026 12:35pm - 1:15pm EDT

Main Salon H

Drop-in discussions on five topics, moderated by a LOEX volunteer. Come by after lunch and chat, in a respectful & open manner, with your colleagues!

1) Accessibility in Online Learning
2) Artificial Intelligence
3) Fostering Librarian Well-being
4) Inclusive and Accessible Pedagogies
5) Misinformation and Source Evaluation

Friday May 8, 2026 12:35pm - 1:15pm EDT
Main Salon H

1:30pm EDT

Charting the Course: A Captain's Log on Institutionalizing Ball State's Scaffolded Information Literacy Program

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Momentum

Drawing on an administrative perspective, this session details the strategic steps taken to launch a scaffolded information literacy program for all incoming students. We share how a pilot with a few incoming students transitioned into a required component of Ball State's Week of Welcome and inclusion in First-Year Seminars. Learn the leadership strategies, including leveraging the administrative...
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Speakers

Amy Petts

Associate Dean For Strategic Engagement and Learning, Ball State University

Katie Lorton

Director of Research and Branch Services, Ball State University

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Momentum

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Creating Interactive Worksheets Using Cooperative Learning Strategies to Teach Foundational Skills, Get Students Talking, and Complete Task-Based Objectives

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon C

The blank stare, the uncomfortable silence, the tick...tick...tick of the clock while the question still hangs in the air. What's an instruction librarian to do? Three techniques to engage student learning include: guided notes, cooperative learning strategies, and task-based learning. This workshop will show you how to combine the best practices of each approach by creating a single interactive...
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Speakers

Robert Monge

Instruction Librarian, Western Oregon University

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon C

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Hoisting the Sails of Change Together: Collaborative Curricular Consultation for Information Literacy Integration

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon B

Curricular consultation between librarians and faculty is one possible solution to address complex curricular problems surrounding information literacy. During curricular consultation, librarians consult with faculty members and make recommendations to improve course, assignment, and scaffolded learning intervention design and alignment to support students in meeting information literacy learning...
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Speakers

Samantha Hilton

First-Year, Transfer, & Student Success Librarian, Occidental College

Megan Donnelly

Information Literacy Librarian, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Jennifer Slagus

Social Sciences Librarian, West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon B

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Humans at the Helm: Teaching in an AI Era

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Paul. D Fraim

This session explores the intersection of generative AI and pedagogical frameworks to promote critical thinking in higher education, ensuring genAI does not simply replace genuine learning. Our tool, Bloom's stAIrcase, aligns Bloom's Taxonomy with AI literacy creating an interactive interface for educators to design AI-leveraged assignments. A feature of this tool is a prompt generator, which...
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Speakers

Brigette Meskell

Collection Assessment & Development Librarian, SUNY Brockport

Nicole Baker

Research and Engagement Librarian, Case Western Reserve University

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Paul. D Fraim

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Investigating the Disappearance of Student Engagement with Library Research Guides

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon A

This session examines why research guides often fade from student awareness. Drawing on a redesign project for STEM and Health Sciences students, it highlights how discipline-specific needs and Gen Z learning preferences shape guide engagement. Informed by ACRL standards and user data, the project produced five interactive tutorials to clarify research pathways and address gaps. Preliminary...
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Speakers

Alessia Zanin-Yost

Health Sciences Librarian, Slippery Rock University

Allison Brungard

STEM/Electronic Access Librarian, Slippery Rock University

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon A

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Uncharted Narratives: Using Student Stories as a Compass

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon G

How can we know our students? This session attempts to answer this eternal question through two undergraduate student storytelling initiatives. The first is a peer storytelling project in which students who have successfully made use of library services and spaces share what they learned via an online gallery. The second is a life history project that situates students' experiences within a wider...
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Speakers

Adrienne Warner

First Year Experience Librarian, University of New Mexico

Kate Costello

Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of New Mexico

Nadia Orozco-Sahi

Undergraduate Engagement Librarian, University of New Mexico

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon G

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Turning the Tides: Intentional Reflection and Assessment for Redesign

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon F

Reflect on your current instruction and assessment practices through reflective pause and imagination. This collaborative workshop provides opportunities to connect around instruction and assessment approaches. While much assessment revolves around demonstrating value quantitatively, we resist by framing assessment as a way to connect with students and express care. The presenters will introduce...
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Speakers

Kristina Bush

Library Experience Manager, Boston University

L F

Friday May 8, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon F

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

2:35pm EDT

All Hands on Deck: Taking the Instructional Helm During Institutional Change [WITHDRAWN]

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Momentum

***This session has been withdrawn and will not be presented***Our session focuses on distributed leadership or "all hands on deck," thereby creating a communal approach to instructional leadership within the department. In contrast, when approaching the broader university community, the department took a more unified strategic approach to instructional leadership by "taking the instructional...
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Speakers

Kimberly Auger

User Experience Librarian, Millersville University

Michele R. Santamaria

Learning Design & Student Engagement Librarian, Millersville University

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Momentum

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Naut Another Demo: Diving into Active-Learning Strategies for One-Shots

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon C

In this session, we will consider several alternatives to the standard library database demonstration frequently used in one-shot instruction sessions. Gather new ideas from three practicing instruction librarians with diverse experiences and pedagogical approaches. Participants will select from three hands-on stations to explore active learning techniques that can promote better learner...
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Speakers

Ros Faulkner

Instructional Services Librarian, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Jules Arensdorf

Instructional Design Librarian, University of Wisconsin–Madison

Barbara Sisolak

Science & Engineering Librarian, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon C

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

2:35pm EDT

Lessons in Gen AI for Credit-Bearing Information Research/Literacy Courses

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon G

How much do undergraduate students really know about Generative AI? That question elicits nebulous answers, reinforcing the necessity of embedding a critical AI literacy approach into information literacy instruction. In this session, two librarians teaching full-semester credit-bearing Information Literacy and Research classes at different CUNY colleges, will present our strategies for engaging...
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Speakers

Iris Finkel

Reference and Instruction / Web Librarian, Hunter College

Christina Boyle

Emerging Technologies Librarian/OER Coordinator, CUNY College of Staten Island

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon G

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Everything's Better When We're Working Together: Faculty Development Under the Library Sea

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Paul. D Fraim

As academic libraries approach the limits of what can be achieved through one-shots, innovative strategies are needed to deepen and sustain library integration in course curriculum. This presentation highlights a series of librarian-led faculty development initiatives aimed at improving assignment design and strengthening librarian-faculty partnerships. Leveraging the Transparency in Learning and...
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Speakers

Yvonne Tran

Teaching & Learning Librarian, Nevada State University

Alena Manjuck

Outreach & Engagement Librarian, Nevada State University

As the Outreach & Engagement Librarian, Alena is responsible for leading the Nevada State University Library’s marketing and outreach efforts. Alena holds a BA in English and Art from Lafayette College and an MSLS from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a recipient... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Paul. D Fraim

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Uncharted Waters: Exploring the Mystery of Pre-College Information Literacy

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon B

A challenge in library instruction is the disconnect between students' pre-college information literacy experiences and the expectations of college-level research. This session dives into mystifying issues: why students arrive at college with uneven or inaccurate understandings of research and libraries, and why these misconceptions persist. The presenters will share insights from recent student...
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Speakers

Monica Gingerich

Coordinator for Student Experience and Engagement, Penn State University

Katie O'Hara-Krebs

Communications and Business Liaison Librarian, Penn State University

Anne Behler

Information Literacy Librarian, Penn State University

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon B

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Can Students Navigate through Rough Waters? Assessing Search Skills with Problem-Solving Scenarios

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon A

Assessing students' search strategies skills is challenging. How can we target assessment to specific strategies? How can we gather evidence of learning? This session describes an assessment project that has addressed these challenges. After search strategy instruction, students complete a worksheet that presents them with three scenarios that describe common search problems. Their task is to...
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Speakers

Darren Ilett

Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of Northern Colorado

My passion is working with underrepresented and underserved students, particularly first-generation students, to build on their strengths, navigate their college experience, and use information thoughtfully. In my work as an Information Literacy Librarian at the University of Northern... Read More →

Maggie Shawcross

Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of Northern Colorado

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon A

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Green Information Literacy: Making the Hidden Environmental Costs of Digital Life Visible to Students

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon F

This interactive session demonstrates how green information literacy can be taught through a combination of brief lecture, audio and video clips, a guided drawing exercise, and facilitated discussion. Drawing on library instruction and course-integrated teaching at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, participants will experience activities used with students to examine the environmental costs of...
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Speakers

David J Brier

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Friday May 8, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon F

Uncharted Waters: Proposals that Defy Categorization

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

3:25pm EDT

LOEX 2026 Grad Student Poster Sessions (late Fri afternoon)

Friday May 8, 2026 3:25pm - 4:10pm EDT

Main Ballroom Foyer (4th floor, during snack break)

During our Friday afternoon snack break (which also will be in the 4th floor foyer), come see the grad student poster sessions. All Hands On Deck: Creating ADA-Compliant LibGuides (Susannah Benn & Maura Maguire, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign)Building a Library Research Guide for a University Honors Program (Grace Suhadolnik, Syracuse University)DLO Workshops as an Experiential...
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Friday May 8, 2026 3:25pm - 4:10pm EDT
Main Ballroom Foyer (4th floor, during snack break)

4:10pm EDT

Baiting the Hook: A Menu of Shared Lesson Plans for First-Year Writing

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT

Main Salon F

How do you get faculty and librarians to sing sea shanties in praise of library support for first-year writing? The presenter engaged in a process of collaboration, feedback gathering, shared lesson planning, and nested learning outcomes to design a menu of shared lesson plans. She will describe the impact of this net of support using data from assessment of student learning, experiences of...
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Speakers

Nicole Bungert

Student Success Librarian, Marquette University

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT
Main Salon F

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

4:10pm EDT

Fertilizing the Framework with CRAAP: The CRAAP Test as a Tool for Metacognition and Metaliteracy

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT

Momentum

This presentation will bring together metacognitive theory, the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy, and the humble CRAAP acronym to describe an approach to instruction that focuses on helping students: (1) recognize their own information needs and unspoken expectations about research, and (2) identify the types of sources available to fulfill that need. When treated as a set of guiding...
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Speakers

Emily Johnson-Young

Research and Instruction Librarian, Sarah Lawrence College

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT
Momentum

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

4:10pm EDT

Building Faculty Capacity for Information Literacy: Partnering with the Office of Faculty Development for Sustainable Integration and Scholarly Growth

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT

Main Salon B

To strengthen campus-wide information literacy and faculty scholarship, Fayetteville State University Library partnered with the Office of Faculty Development to integrate information literacy into both teaching and research. This session showcases adaptable mini-lessons, an asynchronous Canvas course with certificate modules, and publication support initiatives designed to build faculty capacity...
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Speakers

Jessica Cerri

Head of Public Services, Fayetteville State University

LOEX presentation pptx

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT
Main Salon B

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

4:10pm EDT

Accessibility Considerations for Online Citation Guides

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT

Paul. D Fraim

Many academic libraries maintain online guides to teach citation formatting, but how accessible are these guides? Imagine reading the text aloud: how much information would the listener miss? Relying heavily on visual cues and examples, citation guides present special accessibility challenges. We'll investigate techniques for enriching and improving these webpages, including particular...
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Speakers

Christine Vasica

Access Services Librarian, Anne Arundel Community College

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT
Paul. D Fraim

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

4:10pm EDT

Diving Below the Surface-Level Session: Revitalizing the One-Shot for Deeper Learning

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT

Main Salon C

The traditional one-shot often feels like a missed opportunity. How can we get out of the shallow end and dive deeper? This interactive workshop reframes the one-shot by combining intentional pedagogical principles with a sustainable, blended approach. We'll explore creating on-demand, multimodal content using lightweight EdTech tools to free up class time for more meaningful learning. Attendees...
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Speakers

Brittany O'Neill

Online Learning Librarian, University of California, Santa Barbara

Brittany O'Neill (she/her) is the Online Learning Librarian at the University of California, Santa Barbara (working from NC). She supports foundational information literacy with first-year and first-generation students through instruction, digital learning objects, and research consultations... Read More →

Nicole Stith

Library Assistant Professor, Business Librarian, East Carolina University

Nicole Stith is the Business Librarian at East Carolina University. She provides information literacy instruction with a focus on business-related topics. She is also an advocate for digital literacy improvements and user-centered approaches to library websites and online services... Read More →

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT
Main Salon C

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

4:10pm EDT

"Who's Sailing This Ship, Anyway?": ChatGPT, Brainstorming, and Epistemic Autonomy

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT

Main Salon A

Most of us tell our students not to use ChatGPT for research. But what about "safe" uses like brainstorming and finding keywords? Drawing on interdisciplinary research, this presentation intends to complicate those supposedly safe uses of generative AI by introducing the concept of epistemic autonomy. The autonomous student is able to use AI for ideation just enough for it to be helpful, without...
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Speakers

Lane Wilkinson

Director of Research & Instruction, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Friday May 8, 2026 4:10pm - 5:00pm EDT
Main Salon A

Uncharted Waters: Proposals that Defy Categorization

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

8:50am EDT

Crafting Siren Songs: Understanding how to lure and secure administrative buy-in for library instruction initiatives

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT

Paul. D Fraim

Securing robust administrative support for library instruction requires strategic communication. This session offers instruction leaders practical strategies to advocate effectively, moving beyond jargon to anchor teaching initiatives to institutional priorities. This session emphasizes three core pillars of creating a siren song: finding the lyrics and melody (tailoring the message to...
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Speakers

F. Elizabeth Nicholson

Department Head, Education and Engagement, University of Notre Dame

Hello! I'm happy to chat about teaching & learning, teacher identities for librarians, person-centered management, advocacy in library leadership, and strategic planning.

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT
Paul. D Fraim

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

8:50am EDT

Beads, Patience, and Productive Struggle: A Hands-On Critical Thinking Workshop

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT

Main Salon F

What can pony bead animal keychains teach us about research instruction? In this hands-on workshop, attendees will use a playful craft activity to explore the connections between critical thinking, patience, and productive struggle. Participants will actively create bead animals with limited guidance, then reflect on how the process mirrors students' research experiences: navigating frustration,...
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Speakers

Megan York

Education Librarian, University of Arkansas

Nikki Gross

Science Librarian, University of Arkansas

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT
Main Salon F

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

8:50am EDT

Making Waves with Zines: Faculty-Librarian Collaboration for Creative Research Assignments

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT

Main Salon C

Dive into a creative approach to research and collaboration! This session explores how faculty and librarians partnered to complement group projects by replacing or supplementing typical research papers with research-based zines, fostering student engagement with an experiential learning technique aligned with the Universal Design for Learning guidelines. Participants will see examples of...
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Speakers

Nicole Burchfield

Experiential Learning Librarian, Texas A&M University

After 20 years of service in public libraries working mostly with children and teens I transitioned into an academic library as an instruction librarian. As a typical librarian, I am a lifelong learner and have enjoyed learning all the new things about my position. I worked specifically... Read More →

Chance Medlin

Student Engagement Librarian, Texas A&M University

Krystal Dean

Student Engagement Librarian, Texas A&M University

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT
Main Salon C

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

8:50am EDT

Fact-Checking the Bots: A Research Assignment for the AI Era

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT

Main Salon A

This session presents a classroom-tested assignment designed to help students critically evaluate AI-generated text while strengthening core research and information literacy skills. Developed by a librarian and history instructor seeking productive ways to teach research in the age of AI, the activity has students prompt an AI to write a historical essay and then verify each factual claim using...
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Speakers

Joshua Wallace

Graduate Services Librarian, Tarleton State University

I started my librarian career in 2007 at South Texas College in McAllen. In 2014, I worked at Ranger College. I've been at Tarleton since 2016. Instruction and reference have been the primary roles I have held.

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT
Main Salon A

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

8:50am EDT

Hereditary Headaches: A Survival Guide for Overcoming Inherited Obstacles

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT

Main Salon G

Starting a new position can be an exciting prospect, but it can also be turbulent. Unless you are starting in a newly created position, many have faced the struggle that they have inherited an established position, with all of the benefits and drawbacks that go with it. There can be a delicate balance as you take on establishing yourself, determining the best instruction methods with an ever...
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Speakers

Nicole Daly

Social Science Librarian, Villanova University

Margot Accettura

STEM Librarian, Villanova University

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT
Main Salon G

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

8:50am EDT

Recharting our Course for Instruction and Outreach: Trends in Library Questions from Undergraduate Students

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT

Main Salon B

Based on experiences during one-shot instruction sessions, librarians at a public R1 institution collected questions from first year and transfer students during instruction sessions and coded the results in order to identify themes in content and types of questions. This presentation will describe the research project, the themes that emerged in the collected data, and how this informs future...
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Speakers

Elise Ferer

Instruction and Outreach Librarian, Binghamton University Libraries

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT
Main Salon B

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

8:50am EDT

From Attendance to Impact: Gamifying Graduate Research Roundtables to Boost Engagement and Assessment

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT

Momentum

When a trusted workshop series starts to lose momentum, what can libraries do to rebuild engagement without losing sight of learning outcomes? At Syracuse University Libraries, attendance in our Graduate Research Roundtable series declined sharply, nearly 50% between 2023-2025, prompting us to pilot a gamified engagement model. This session shares the design and early outcomes of a "Passport...
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Speakers

Giovanna Colosi

Librarian for Education, Team Lead Subject Instruction, Syracuse University

Saturday May 9, 2026 8:50am - 9:40am EDT
Momentum

Uncharted Waters: Proposals that Defy Categorization

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

9:55am EDT

All Hands on Deck! Anchoring Privacy Literacy Practices with Educator Resources

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Main Salon G

Grab your compass and chart a course toward privacy literacy (PL) to navigate this new horizon of information literacy! PL is an emerging area of library instruction. Research indicates librarians need resources to grow their PL practice. This session debuts educator resources developed by a national forum, including a Framework comprising learner standards and practitioner competencies, Roadmap...
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Speakers

Alexandria Chisholm

Reference & Instruction Librarian, Penn State Berks

Sarah Hartman-Caverly

Librarian, information ethicist, and permaculturist, Penn State University Libraries | Penn State Berks

Sarah provides research coaching and instruction at Penn State Berks, working closely with programs in the Engineering, Business, and Computing division. She began her decade-plus academic library career in technical services, managing subscriptions, electronic resources, and library... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT
Main Salon G

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

9:55am EDT

Scaling Playful Pedagogy: Active Learning Strategies for Large Information Literacy Classes

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Main Salon C

How do you transform a boring lecture hall into a community of active, excited, and engaged learners? Experience how we turned our large enrollment LIB 1600 course into a dynamic space for active, skills-based playful learning. In this session, participants will experience four classroom-tested hands-on strategies, games, and interactive activities that can be integrated into any information...
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Speakers

Yen Verhoeven

Instructional Design Librarian, Iowa State University

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT
Main Salon C

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

9:55am EDT

Swimming Against the Current: Empowering Students through Collaborative Instruction to Combat Misinformation

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Paul. D Fraim

This session showcases a semester-long course that leverages librarian collaboration and critical pedagogy to teach students how to identify and resist misinformation. Through guest lectures, group work, and interdisciplinary projects, students explore information bias, inequity, and manipulation. Presenters will share course design, lessons learned, and strategies for adapting this model across...
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Speakers

Rebecca Nowicki

Online Learning Librarian, San Diego State University

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT
Paul. D Fraim

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

9:55am EDT

Fourth Wave Information Literacy: Connections to Intersectional Feminisms and Applications for the Classroom

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Momentum

Much like first wave feminism our first waves of information literacy focused on education and skills to navigate systems. Over time the waves evolved to center and include marginalized humans, concepts, and care. Today, however, we face insidious challenges where the weaponization of data and information against us is imperceptible yet forceful. In this session I will draw connections to fourth...
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Speakers

Shannon Simpson

Critical Instruction Librarian, University of Redlands

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT
Momentum

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

9:55am EDT

Learning to Reframe the Value of Information Literacy to Engage Library & University Administration

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Main Salon F

Instruction librarians face a persistent challenge: re-educating administrators who view Information Literacy as transactional support rather than a strategic driver for student retention and equity. This undervaluation often leads to systemic burnout and understaffing (presenters know this first-hand!). This workshop addresses this gap by teaching librarians to craft "Strategic Value...
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Speakers

Kate Boylan

STEM Librarian, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

Sonia Pacheco

UMass-Dartmouth

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT
Main Salon F

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Interactive Workshop

9:55am EDT

Braving the Storm: Using Fearstorming to Navigate Student Needs and Measure Affective Impact in Library Instruction

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Main Salon B

This session introduces "fearstorming," a reflective technique adapted from UX research that turns uncertainty into insight. Like brainstorming, fearstorming invites open, nonevaluative expression - but instead of generating ideas, participants are given space to articulate fears and anxieties before diving into new tasks or experiences. For students, this encourages reflection and metacognition....
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Speakers

Payton D. Cooke

Reference and Outreach Librarian, Connecticut State Community College - Quinebaug Valley

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT
Main Salon B

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

9:55am EDT

(Dis)Connection and (Dis)Comfort: Relational Teaching and AI

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT

Main Salon A

Teaching is a relational practice that brings identity and emotion into the learning process. It is not an easy practice, but rather one where educators and learners work together, address conflict, and learn from one another. Friction is part of the learning process, but Generative AI (GenAI) in higher education attempts to create a frictionless mimicry of learning. This presentation will explore...
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Speakers

Edward Gloor

Teaching & Learning Librarian, University of Houston

Natalia Kapacinskas

Teaching & Learning Librarian, University of Houston

Joanna Gadsby

Baltimore, MD, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Veronica Arellano Douglas

Head of Teaching & Learning, University of Houston

Saturday May 9, 2026 9:55am - 10:45am EDT
Main Salon A

Uncharted Waters: Proposals that Defy Categorization

Intended Audience Brand new to the topic, At least some experience with the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:15am EDT

At the Helm in the Storm: Compassionate Leadership for Library Instruction Programs

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT

Momentum

Academic libraries are navigating turbulent waters-shifting priorities, resource constraints, and evolving curricula for instructional programs. In this environment, leadership approaches matter more than ever. This session explores compassionate leadership as a framework for guiding information literacy programs through change, emphasizing empathy, communication, recognition, and support as core...
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Speakers

Clinton Baugess

Information Literacy and Assessment Librarian, Oberlin College

Mallory Jallas

Head of Information Literacy & Academic Outreach, University of Illinois Springfield

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
Momentum

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:15am EDT

Students as Partners: Fostering Agency and Transformative Action in Information Literacy Instruction

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT

Main Salon C

This interactive workshop explores how Students as Partners (SaP) pedagogy (Cook-Sather et al., 2014) can transform information literacy (IL) instruction, drawing on a conceptual model integrating SaP with the Framework for Information Literacy (LeGrand, 2025). The facilitators will share experiences infusing student-instructor partnership in their teaching (Fundator et al., 2024) and guide...
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Speakers

Samantha LeGrand

Clinical Assistant Professor, Purdue University

Rachel Fundator

Clinical Associate Professor, Libraries and School of Information Studies, Purdue University

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
Main Salon C

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation, Interactive Workshop

11:15am EDT

The Life Raft: Analog Information Literacy in the AI Ocean

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT

Main Salon A

In a sea of new and innovative technology, returning to our analog roots can have a transformative impact on students, especially those early in their college careers. During this session, participants will be reintroduced to analog instructional methods that can be integrated into various contexts from one-shots to credit-bearing courses. Using data from their ongoing Scholarship of Teaching and...
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Speakers

Erin Elizabeth Whitaker

Student Success Librarian for Information Literacy, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Grace Therrell

Student Success Librarian for Online Pedagogy, Assistant Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
Main Salon A

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:15am EDT

Abandon Ship? Insights on Teamwork and Leadership from a Collaborative Information Literacy and Writing Program

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT

Main Salon G

It was fair skies and calm seas six years ago when librarians and writing professors set sail together on a voyage of collaborative information literacy and writing instruction. And while the program was effective in terms of student learning, the collaboration ended amidst growing discontent among the writing faculty. Professional expertise is a necessary but insufficient condition for successful...
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Speakers

Anne R. Diekema

Assoc. Professor/Dept. Chair, Southern Utah University

Anne Diekema is Department Chair of the Library & Information Science department at Southern Utah University's Sherratt Library. Anne teaches information literacy and library research skills and studies how to best prepare students for information problem solving in school, profession... Read More →

Chris Younkin

Scholarly Communication Librarian, Southern Utah University

Chris Younkin is Scholarly Communication Librarian and Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science at Southern Utah University.

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
Main Salon G

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:15am EDT

From Zzz to A+: Engaging Students and Assessing Success

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT

Main Salon F

This interactive session addresses the growing challenge of student distraction in college classrooms by equipping educators with strategies to increase engagement and assessment through tools such as Canva Whiteboard, Slido, Padlet, Blooket, and Pear Deck. Additional resources, such as Nearpod, InsertLearning, Formative, Classkick, and Genially, will be introduced. This workshop will feature a...
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Speakers

Lori Mardis

Research & Instructional Design Librarian, Northwest Missouri State University

Renee Abbott

Reference & Instruction Research Librarian, Northwest Missouri State University

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
Main Salon F

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation, Interactive Workshop

11:15am EDT

Attendance is Optional: Creating a Sustainable Workshop Program

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT

Paul. D Fraim

Workshop attendance is the great white whale for academic libraries, but is it really worth chasing? In this presentation, we will explore how Oxford College Library has developed a sustainable workshop program that aligns staff efforts with student needs, rather than focusing on attendance numbers. We aim to encourage librarians to concentrate on building meaningful relationships with workshop...
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Speakers

Alexandrea Kord

Teaching and Learning Librarian, Emory University

Paige Crowl

Head of Teaching, Oxford College of Emory University

Qing Xu

Teaching and Learning Librarian, Oxford College of Emory University

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
Paul. D Fraim

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

11:15am EDT

Diving for Sunken Treasure: How and Why to Go from Anecdotal to Iterative Quantitative Assessment

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT

Main Salon B

Improvement of library instruction often relies on anecdotal evidence-faculty feedback, student comments, or informal observations-to gauge success. While these insights are valuable, they rarely provide the depth needed to improve instruction systematically or evaluate impact. Using a real-world example of a successful action research project with 436 English I and II students at Seminole State...
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Speakers

Rae Mair

Embedded Learning Librarian, CCIE, University of Central Florida

Claire Miller

Research and Instruction Librarian, Seminole State College of Florida

Saturday May 9, 2026 11:15am - 12:05pm EDT
Main Salon B

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Logbook of the Helm: Mapping Instructional Opportunities in Multi-Year Strategic Plans

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon F

This session guides participants in navigating multi-year strategic plans to uncover where library instruction can anchor and thrive. Through a practical framework for identifying key terms, priorities, and alignment points, attendees will learn how to translate institutional language into actionable instructional opportunities. Interactive Mentimeter activities-including live keyword mapping and...
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Speakers

Amy Dye-Reeves

Head, Library of Architecture, Design and Construction, Auburn University

Head of the Library of Architecture, Design, and Construction ( LADC) at Auburn University. Currently serving on the ACRL Board of Directors. Previously held positions in liaison areas of Education, History, Psychology, Sociology, Legal Studies, and Political Science at various universities... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon F

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation, Interactive Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Anchors Aweigh: Casting Off Traditional Pedagogy for FUNdamental Literacy Activities

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon B

The ship has sailed on traditional library workshops in lieu of new gamified approaches that allow students to dip their toes in or dive right in. This interactive presentation showcases innovative, playful approaches to instruction that transform fundamental skills and concepts into engaging learning experiences. Drawing from successful programming ideas, attendees will discover how to implement...
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Speakers

Jennifer Lynn Coval

Student Success Librarian, Bryn Mawr College

Laura Surtees

Research and Instruction Librarian, Bryn Mawr College

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon B

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Swimming Toward an Ever-Shifting Shoreline: Re-envisioning a Student Advisory Committee as a Learning Community

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon G

This session will share the rewards, challenges, and learnings involved in adopting and adapting library instructional practices to enhance a student library advisory committee. With a focus on reflecting on the first year of this re-envisioned approach, the session will highlight experiences in launching a facilitation team, experimenting with multi-modal and online opportunities for...
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Speakers

Anna Sandelli

Head, Teaching and Learning Programs, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon G

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:30pm EDT

Reading the Unreliable Narrator: Teaching Students to Critically Read Generative AI as Socio-technically Embedded Texts

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Main Salon C

As generative AI becomes ubiquitous in higher education, instruction must move students' AI literacy beyond spotting hallucinations to critical interpretation. Students need to understand that generative AI responses that appear singularly authored and authoritative emerge from a statistical blending of training data, platform policies, algorithmic design, and user prompts. This workshop...
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Speakers

Stefani Gomez

User Experience Librarian, Kutztown University

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Main Salon C

Techtonic Shifts: Innovation and Educational Technology

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation, Interactive Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Anchoring Your Active Learning Intentions: When Research Shows a Pedagogical Drift

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Momentum

Ever feel your active learning approach has drifted off course? This session shares research from a team that discovered-surprisingly-they were lecturing far more than expected. The presenters will share their research findings, while acknowledging the limitations of any one pedagogical approach in one-shot sessions. To support students, librarians must chart a course combining interactive...
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Speakers

Alyssa Archer

Head of Research Services, Radford University

Alyssa Archer is the Head of Research Services at Radford University’s McConnell Library. Working as a team member in Library Instruction and Research Services, she is grateful to have wonderful colleagues to collaborate with and try out different strategies related to learner-centered... Read More →

Liz Bellamy

Coordinator of Library Instruction, William & Mary

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Momentum

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation, Interactive Workshop

1:30pm EDT

Wading Through Title II: Updating and Maintaining Your Digital Learning Content to Meet Accessibility Standards and Keep Learners Engaged

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Paul. D Fraim

This session explores how two librarians at an R1 institution successfully implemented new systems for auditing, creating, and maintaining a large collection of digital learning objects (DLOs). The presenters will share their workflows, both for assessing existing resources as well as those for the creation of new content. Presenters will also discuss how to maintain DLOs while ensuring that all...
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Speakers

Melissa Herzberg

Instructional Design Librarian, University of Alabama

Margaret Bates

Research and Instructional Services Librarian, University of Alabama

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Paul. D Fraim

Uncharted Waters: Proposals that Defy Categorization

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

1:33pm EDT

Coming Together: Interactive Collaboration Leads to Life-Long Connection (Lightning Talk)

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:33pm - 1:40pm EDT

Main Salon A

Partnering with our university’s program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and with the local public library district, University of Northern Colorado teaching librarians have created course-embedded instruction that expands the library curriculum to include transition skills for using public libraries now and after graduation. Public libraries offer a strong sense of...
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Speakers

Lynette Seelmeyer

Teaching & Learning Librarian, University of Northern Colorado

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:33pm - 1:40pm EDT
Main Salon A

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

1:41pm EDT

Won’t You Be My Neighbor? Making Waves Through a Library Open House (Lightning Talk)

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:41pm - 1:48pm EDT

Main Salon A

Many academic libraries struggle to engage faculty with special collections and digital scholarship tools. At our institution, history faculty rarely visited a special collection located nearby, and use of a digital humanities platform had declined. Librarians and archivists addressed this gap by hosting a one-hour open house during the department’s fall kickoff. The event featured an...
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Speakers

Laura Semrau

Humanities Librarian, Baylor University

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:41pm - 1:48pm EDT
Main Salon A

Swimming Together: Collaborating with Others

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

1:49pm EDT

Ripples Beyond the Classroom: Cultivating Teachable Moments Across the Library (Lightning Talk)

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:49pm - 1:56pm EDT

Main Salon A

This talk demonstrates how instruction librarians can help colleagues in non-teaching roles recognize and strengthen the instructional dimensions of their everyday work. While many library personnel don’t find themselves in front of a traditional classroom, nearly all library roles carry an instructional component. Whether answering an email, delegating tasks, staffing a public service point,...
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Speakers

Catherine Fonseca

Student Success & Instruction Librarian, Social Sciences Domain, West Virginia University

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:49pm - 1:56pm EDT
Main Salon A

Uncharted Waters: Proposals that Defy Categorization

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

1:57pm EDT

But What Do They Really Think? Analyzing Student Tutorial Feedback (Lightning Talk)

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:57pm - 2:04pm EDT

Main Salon A

Numeric ratings tell us students are satisfied—but not why, or where we're losing them. This presentation shows how adding open-ended comment fields to tutorial evaluations and applying sentiment analysis uncovered patterns in student frustration, confidence, and engagement that scores alone missed entirely. Drawing on over 4,000 student responses, I'll walk through practical approaches to...
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Speakers

Yvonne Mery

Librarian, University of Arizona

Saturday May 9, 2026 1:57pm - 2:04pm EDT
Main Salon A

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

2:05pm EDT

Mutiny or Modernization: When Disruptive Technology Takes the Helm (Lightning Talk)

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:05pm - 2:12pm EDT

Main Salon A

Generative AI has rapidly emerged, and, with many good reasons, so has opposition. Moving quickly through a timeline of technological disrupters within the last few decades, this talk will address the similar reactions and responsibility shifts for librarians over time. This will not be an endorsement of AI but rather an encouragement to embrace change and for librarians to be leaders as new...
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Speakers

Teresa Augustine

Coordinator of Teaching and Learning / Assistant Professor of Library Science, Valparaiso University

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:05pm - 2:12pm EDT
Main Salon A

Uncharted Waters: Proposals that Defy Categorization

Session Format Lightning Talk (7-min)

2:35pm EDT

From Inspiration to Action: Implementing Change in Libraries

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon F

Love the ideas you hear at LOEX but struggle to make them work at your home institution? This session focuses on turning that inspiration into action. You will explore strategies found in implementation science, an evidence-based approach from public health, to adapt ideas to your institution's unique context. I will draw on my experience adapting an information literacy program I developed for a...
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Speakers

Liz Lang

Head of Instruction, Butler University

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon F

Captain's Log: Navigating Leadership in Library Instruction

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation, Interactive Workshop

2:35pm EDT

Anchoring Autobiographies: Helping Students Navigate the Treacherous Waters of Generative AI

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon B

AI literacy is a critical skill, yet teaching students to identify hallucinations, limitations, and ethical concerns without demonizing AI use entirely is a delicate balance. This session introduces a hands-on lesson plan in which students use Large Language Models (LLMs) to generate autobiographies, designed to help them confront privacy concerns, understand information creation, and critically...
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Speakers

Stella Hudson

Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian, American University

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon B

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Iridescent Learning: Joy-Centered Pedagogy in Information Literacy Instruction

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon A

This session will explore how Joy-Centered Pedagogy can transform the way instruction librarians approach information literacy instruction, particularly within the confines of the one-shot. Often, information literacy is taught through deficit models, focused on what students lack, as well as on the difficulty and pain of academic research. Joy-centered pedagogy invites instructors to make...
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Speakers

Jennifer S. Beach

Associate Dean of the Library, Research & Instructional Services Librarian, Longwood University

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon A

Pearls of Pedagogy: Teaching Techniques that Work

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Library Anxiety: A Mixed-Methods Comparison between Honors and University Learning College Freshmen

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Momentum

This presentation shares the results from a mixed-method comparison study that examined library anxiety between freshmen honors students and freshmen enrolled in a University Learning course that serves as a college introductory course. The study explored the levels of library anxiety, overconfidence, barriers, and behavioral factors. Findings indicated that honors students had higher levels of...
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Speakers

Anthony Paganelli

First-Year Student Success Librarian, Western Kentucky University

Larry Sean Kinder

Humanities/Social Sciences Librarian, Western Kentucky University

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Momentum

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation

2:35pm EDT

Stemming the Tide: Transforming Academic Deficiency Bias into Equity Literacy

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Main Salon C

Deficit thinking is deeply embedded within American higher education systems, making it hard to root out. Deficit thinking disproportionately harms students from underrepresented communities by degrading their personal or cultural identities. Teaching librarians are likely to recognize the adverse impacts of deficit thinking but may be unsure of how to actively prevent it. This workshop will...
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Speakers

Emily Reed

Reference and Instruction Librarian, Penn State Harrisburg

I'm a Reference and Instruction Librarian at Penn State Harrisburg. I am the liaison librarian to the School of Public Affairs and to Harrisburg's International Students Office. I currently research and publish about cultural capital, information literacy, international students... Read More →

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Main Salon C

The Bermuda Triangle: Exploring (Seemingly) Eternal Challenges

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation, Interactive Workshop

2:35pm EDT

Ripple Effects: Wide-Ranging Impacts of a Project for Assessing Chat Reference for Information Literacy Instruction

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT

Paul. D Fraim

Seeing a large uptick in the use of our chat reference service during the pandemic, Anne Arundel Community College librarians wanted to find ways to investigate how we might best teach information literacy skills and concepts in a chat reference context. After five years of gathering, analyzing, and acting on data, this project has proven so beneficial in so many ways that we plan to continue...
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Speakers

Brandy Whitlock

Instruction Librarian, Anne Arundel Community College

Cameron Caswell

Reference Librarian, Anne Arundel Community College

Saturday May 9, 2026 2:35pm - 3:25pm EDT
Paul. D Fraim

The Depth Gauge: Measuring Instructional Impact

Intended Audience At least some experience with the topic, Brand new to the topic
Session Format Presentation