MLA 2024 Conference: Full Schedule

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10:20am CDT

Book Chat with Colleagues

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

This session offers an opportunity to connect over what conference attendees are reading, listening to, or watching. Come do some accidental networking and get some great suggestions!

Speakers

Johnna Horton

Executive Director of PALS, PALS

Johnna Horton is the Executive Director of PALS, an organization that provides software support and training for library personnel in the Consortium of MnPALS Libraries, a group of 53 academic, special/state agency, and K-12 libraries. Over the years, Johnna has been a bookseller... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 101

Session

10:20am CDT

Book Creator - The Little Black Dress of Apps

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 108

Speakers

Lynnea West

Library Media Specialist, Edina Public Schools

Lynnea West loves to practice teaching and learning with students, who she believes are as magic as dragons. Lynnea has over 20 years of experience with the art of teaching. Literacy and technology are her specialties. Lynnea West has been the Library Media Specialist at Normandale... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 108

Session

10:20am CDT

Bringing Stories to Life: A Canva Toolkit for Library Professionals

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 104

Does your community have a story to tell? Of course! We all do!!!

Engage your students and patrons by having them tell the story of their community, their journey, or promote the stories on your shelves. Learners will engage with storytelling through newscasts, infographics, and newsletters with audio and video using Canva and the built-in accessibility features. Canva can be used with students in the K-12 classroom or for engaging the larger library community. Stories can be printed and/or shared digitally in a wide variety of ways. Learners will get access to our samples and a folder of templates they can use immediately. There will also be time during the workshop for hands-on practice and support.

Speakers

Sarah Rose

Minneapolis Public Schools

Sarah is a former English teacher-turned-Library Media Specialist at Wellstone High School in Minneapolis working with new-to-country young adult English learners. She served as secretary for the ITEM Executive board from 2019-2024. She loves books (obviously), biking and crafti... Read More →

Ben Knaus

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 104

Session

10:20am CDT

Data Privacy: A Framework for MN Public Libraries

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 106

According to the American Library Association (ALA), “Privacy is essential to free inquiry in the library because it enables library users to select, access, and consider information and ideas without fear of embarrassment, judgment, punishment, or ostracism.” Additionally, in Minnesota, library users have specific privacy protections through MN Statues 13.40, Sub.2.

The Rochester Public Library (RPL) Privacy Committee--a cross divisional team of 6 formed in November 2022--utilizes the ALA Privacy Audit Guide during their evaluation process, which consists of a set of core questions including what type of data is collected, why the data is collected, who has access to the data, whether the data needs to be collected, retention/storage implications etc. with the goal of determining if changes are needed to ensure the privacy and security of customer data.

Connect with the RPL Privacy Committee as we share the framework that has been instrumental in successfully working with divisions to audit data privacy in our library. This session is intended for public libraries that are interested in learning more about data privacy and the role that libraries have in protecting private data.

Speakers

Kate Phutseevong

Purna Gurung

Adminstrative Services Coordinator, Rochester Public Library

Purna Gurung is the Administrative Services Coordinator in Library Administration and the Chair of the RPL Privacy Committee.

Elaina Sessions

Librarian I, Rochester Public Library

Elaina Sessions is a Librarian in Reference Services and a member of the RPL Privacy Committee.

Deanna Hahn

Library Associate II, Rochester Public Library

Deanna Hahn is a Library Associate II in Circulation Services and a member of the RPL Privacy Committee.

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 106

Session

10:20am CDT

Exploring Custom GPTs: AI Chatbots in the Library

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 105

Since the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, there has been an explosion of energy and activity around what it means to our work. Like many other library staff, Minitex staff are following developments and started an internal community of interest to discuss ideas, ethics, standards, and to explore applications of tools in our current work. Minitex staff have access to ChatGPT Enterprise and will demonstrate how we used this technology to explore custom GPTs (AI chatbots). We will introduce you to AI chatbots in the library and talk about ethical concerns, practical applications, and data input and output. Presenters will also share examples of other custom GPTs we find valuable. We aim to inspire attendees to play with this new technology, share what they learn, and find creative applications to their everyday work. We are inviting audience participation, so bring your questions, ideas, and examples of what libraries are doing with AI.

Speakers

Sara Ring

Continuing Education Librarian, Minitex

Sara Ring is Continuing Education Librarian at Minitex where she develops and presents training for libraries and other cultural heritage organizations on standards for building digital collections and preserving them. AI applications in libraries, Linked data, library history, and... Read More →

Carla Pfahl

Outreach & Instruction Librarian, Minitex

Carla Pfahl is an Outreach & Instruction Librarian and the Coordinator of AskMN, Minnesotaâ€™s statewide 24/7 virtual reference service. As a consortial librarian with Minitex, Carla enjoys working to support libraries, librarians, and library services across Minnesota. Along... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 105

Session

10:20am CDT

Find Your People: How to Make MLA Work For You

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 103

Joining is just the first step to getting the most value from your MLA membership. Learn from active MLA members and leaders how to get involved, make your voice heard, create what is missing and find your people. The panel will share what MLA is currently doing to ensure a member-driven organization, and share ideas about making MLA work for you.

Speakers

Stacey Hendren

Library Manager, Anoka County Library

Stacey Hendren is the Library Manager of the Northtown Branch in Anoka County and a long-time member of the Minnesota Library Association, Public Library Association and the American Library Association. At MLA, Hendren was President (2021), Public Libraries Division Chair (2017... Read More →

Julia Carlis

Senior Library Manager, Washington County Library

Julia is the Past President of MLA and the Senior Library Manager for Washington County Library at RH Stafford in Woodbury and Valley in Lakeland where she works with her team, the library system, and partner organizations to provide responsive and engaging services, programs, and... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 103

Session

10:20am CDT

Friendship Bracelets and Open Mic Night: Engaging Students in Library Outreach

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 107

How can academic libraries use student ideas and perspectives to improve library outreach? How can we provide students meaningful opportunities to engage in outreach? And what are the goals and benefits of engaging students in library outreach efforts–for both the library and the students? In this session, members of the Outreach & Promotion Committee at the Gustavus Adolphus College Library will explore these questions. We will share our experiences engaging students–including our inaugural cohort of a Student Advisory Board, library interns, and library academic assistants–in our outreach initiatives. We will provide examples of student-executed events, including Taylor Swift-inspired programming and a poetry open mic night, and feedback from students on topics ranging from library space to instructional outreach. We will discuss how we engaged both students and fundraising partners in these efforts, how we approached student compensation (either monetary or for college credit), and how we assessed and developed future plans for engaging students in library outreach. Attendees will have opportunities for group discussion and sharing and for participation in an activity inspired by our students. Through the presentation and discussion, attendees both new to and familiar with library outreach will gain practical recommendations and insights into engaging students in their own library outreach initiatives.

Speakers

Anna Hulseberg

Electronic Resources Librarian, Gustavus Adolphus College

Anna Hulseberg is Associate Professor and Academic Librarian at Gustavus Adolphus College. Her work includes teaching information literacy, managing the library's e-resources collection, and serving on the library's Outreach & Promotion Committee.

Kate Sonsteby

Acquisitions Manager, Gustavus Adolphus College

Kate Sonsteby is the library’s Acquisitions Manager at Gustavus Adolphus College. She serves as a staff mentor to the Student Advisory Board, a liaison to the Friends of the Library - Gustavus Library Associates, and a member of the Outreach & Promotion Committee.

Rachel Flynn

Digital Liberal Arts Librarian, Gustavus Adolphus College

Rachel Flynn is Instructor and Academic Librarian at Gustavus Adolphus College. Her work includes teaching information literacy, managing the library's Digital Liberal Arts Initiatives, and serving on the library's Outreach & Promotion Committee.

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 107

Session

10:20am CDT

What the Ban on Book Bans Means for You

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 102

Come hear from the Legislative Committee, Intellectual Freedom Committee, and State Library Services about what the "Access to Library Materials and Rights Protected" law is (and what it isn't!). We'll share model collection development and reconsideration policies and procedures, what to share with governing bodies and stakeholders, how to report challenges to State Library Services, and how MLA supports members facing challenges.

Speakers

Sarah Hawkins

Assistant Director, Anoka County Library

Sarah Hawkins is the Assistant Director of Centralized Services for Anoka County Library. She is currently the Co-Chair of MLA's Legislative Committee.

Andi Bodeau

Digital Learning & Instructional Media Coordinator, Osseo Area Schools

Andi Bodeau is the Digital Learning & Instructional Media Coordinator for Osseo Area Schools. During her career, she has worked as a K-12 library media specialist and a district technology integration specialist. She is a past co-president of ITEM and currently chairs the Intellectual... Read More →

Tami Lee

Director, St Libraries & Expanded Learning Opportu, MN Department of Education

Tami Lee is the Director of State Library Services and Expanded Learning Opportunities at MDE, also known as the Minnesota State Librarian.

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 102

Session

10:20am CDT

Why Weird Works

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT

Meeting Room 109

With many libraries facing the same ongoing challenges (staffing, budgets), it's time to start getting creative! Hear about how the Andersen Horticultural Library repurposed an old card catalog for use in outreach and education, used dried leaves as an instruction tool, and more! Bring your personal passions and wacky programming ideas as we nerd-out together and share our most creative ideas for engaging with visitors.

Speakers

Jocelyn Mehle

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, Andersen Horticultural Library

Jocelyn Mehle is a UMN Extension Master Gardener and Library Assistant at Andersen Horticultural Library at the MN Arboretum in Chaska. She has worked in both public and academic library spaces for the past 12 years, with a passion for outreach and building relationships. When she's... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:20am - 11:10am CDT
Meeting Room 109

Session

2:00pm CDT

(Why) Do People Come to the Library?: Reassessing the Data We Rely on to Speak for the Library and Its Users

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 101

Traditional metrics for assessing library usage, such as circulation and visits, have slowed in recent years. Yet those who work in libraries continue to see how patrons find unique value in coming to the library. Is our data keeping up? In this session, we’ll interrogate the forms of data we use to tell our libraries’ stories. How do traditional statistics and new indicators work in concert to illustrate the changing ways libraries serve our communities?

Speakers

Verena Getahun

Library Data Coordinator, Minnesota Department of Education, State Library Services

Verena Getahun is the library data coordinator at State Library Services in the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). In her role at MDE, Verena coordinates data collection and analysis for the annual report and consults with libraries on using data to communicate their value... Read More →

Rachel Howell

Assistant Director, East Central Regional Library

Rachel Howell is the Assistant Director for East Central Regional Library (ECRL). In her role, she oversees the staff responsible for ECRL’s 14 branches, 8 outreach locations, and Legacy programming, in addition to working with the region’s statistics for state, county, and local... Read More →

Maddie Rudawski

LSTA Coordinator, State Library Services

Maddie Rudawski is the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) coordinator at State Library Services in the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE). In her role at MDE, Maddie implements and manages LSTA funding for libraries all over the state. Prior to working at MDE, she was... Read More →

Eric Yang

Saint Paul Public Library

Currently managing the Riverview branch of the Saint Paul Public Library system, Eric Yang brings twenty-four years of public library experience. He's worked at all levels, from shelving library materials, to providing Storytime for families, to managing a library and its staff. His... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 101

Session

2:00pm CDT

40 in 50 Book Blast

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

112

Join the Reader’s Advisory Round Table as we bring you our annual swift and snappy presentation of 40 books in 50 minutes--this year on a wide range of fiction! (Theme TBD.) Booklists will be provided.

Speakers

Katie Polley

N/A

Katie Polley is a former teen librarian based in the Twin Cities. In her free time, Katie enjoys adding books to her never-ending TBR, petting her dogs, and buying fancy shoes. After a 17.5 year relationship, Katie broke up with libraries, and is now in a second chance romance with... Read More →

Jennifer Brannen

Librarian/Branch Manager, Saint Paul Public Library

Jennifer Brannen is a branch manager at Saint Paul Public Library with extensive experience in adult and teen services and programming. She loves readers' advisory and has been presenting and writing about it for 14+ years, including several state conference presentations and panels... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
112

Session

2:00pm CDT

Building a Plan for the Future

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 102

Even before Rochester Public Library opened its doors in 1995, the plans for the building were scaled back significantly. For years, library staff and board members have advocated for additional space, with multiple proposals brought forward to the Rochester City Council.
RPL Director, Karen Lemke, will share how the team is exploring community needs to build RPL’s first Facilities and Operations Master Plan to not only address decades of space challenges, but to also plan for future growth and change happening in Rochester.
The goal of this session is to share how RPL is using data and research to advocate for library needs. This session is intended for public library staff and boards.

Speakers

Karen Lemke

Library Director, Rochester Public Library

Karen Lemke is the Library Director at Rochester Public Library (Winner, 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service). Located in Rochester, Minnesota, RPL includes a single branch location and bookmobile. Karen and the RPL team use data to tell the library’s story and demonstrate... Read More →

2024 MLA Building for Our Future pdf

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 102

Session

2:00pm CDT

Children and Young People's (CYP) Section Meeting

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 110

Come learn more about MLA's Children and Young People's (CYP) Section, whose purpose is to promote and develop library service to children and young people in the State of Minnesota.

Speakers

Kirsten Vaughan

Library Manager, Anoka County Library

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 110

Session

2:00pm CDT

Connecting the Dots: How metadata creates the MNLINK search experience

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 103

MNLINK is one of the most powerful ways library collections are connected to one another in our region. With the adoption of a new interlibrary loan interface this past spring, we have the opportunity to create a better user experience and local library metadata practice is an important place to start. Join Minitex staff to learn more about how metadata works in MNLINK, how it powers search, request, and display functionality in the interlibrary loan system. We’ll discuss some of the annoying problems end users encounter when our metadata fails to deliver a good experience. Then we’ll propose some ways that libraries in the MNLINK network can improve and fix metadata problems. If you are a cataloger, public services staff or resource sharing library worker, join us with your questions or concerns, audience participation is welcomed!

Speakers

Nick Banitt

Resource Sharing Manager, Minitex

Nick Banitt is a Resource Sharing Manager at Minitex. His work life revolves around the day-to-day management of the MNLINK program. He worked for several years at the Minneapolis Public Library before finding his way to Minitex.

Elissah Becknell

Cataloging & Metadata Education Librarian, Minitex

Elissah Becknell is the Cataloging & Metadata Education Librarian at Minitex in the Digital Initiatives & Metadata Education unit. She develops and presents training on library cataloging and metadata standards for library workers across the Midwest. She is also an adjunct instructor... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 103

Session

2:00pm CDT

Creating Engaging Multimedia Exhibits

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 104

The State Law Library celebrated two milestones recently – the 40th Anniversary of the creation of the Court of Appeals and the 175th Anniversary of the founding of the Minnesota Territory. To mark these occasions, we put together two multimedia exhibits that incorporated existing collections. For the Court of Appeals Anniversary exhibit, we created a physical display, a traveling exhibit for events, a digital exhibit, and video compilations. For the 175th Anniversary exhibit, we created a series of retractable banners that can be loaned out to other institutions, a companion website, and an in-person event. In this session, we will discuss the process we followed and the tools we used to create these multimedia exhibits. We will also share practical tips for any libraries wanting to leverage their collections for outreach to a wider variety of stakeholders.

Speakers

Sarah Larsen

Outreach Librarian, Minnesota State Law Library

Sarah Larsen is the Outreach Librarian at the Minnesota State Law Library

Erica Nutzman

Head of Technical Services, Minnesota State Law Library

Erica Nutzman is the Head of Technical Services at the Minnesota State Law Library. She has worked at MSLL for 8 years. She is working on building a digital repository to share historic court-related TV shows and other historic videos as well as creating in-person and digital exh... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 104

Session

2:00pm CDT

Digital accessibility check-up: the basics of making your public library’s website accessible

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 105

In a few years, public libraries’ websites must be compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Is your library’s website ready? Learn about common accessibility barriers, accessible content creation, and resources to check for WCAG compliance.

Speakers

Ranelle Irwin

Digital Experience Administrator, SELCO Southeastern Libraries Cooperating

Ranelle Irwin is the Digital Experience Administrator at SELCO (Southeastern Libraries Cooperating). Most of her library experience comes from working in small to medium-sized libraries in northwest Iowa and improving their in-library and digital spaces.

Digital Accessibility Check Up (PowerPoint) pptx

Digital Accessibility Check Up (PDF) pdf

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 105

Session

2:00pm CDT

Join the Movement: Supporting Intellectual Freedom in Minnesota Libraries

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 106

Concerned about the rise of book challenges in libraries across the country? Join a group of like minded librarians to learn more about how to address these types of challenges and advocate for the right to read in your community. The American Library Association Office of Intellectual Freedom works hard to ensure that Intellectual Freedom resources, advocacy, and training are available to all. As a partner organization to ALA, the MLA Intellectual Freedom Committee and ALA-trained advocacy partners Molly Huber and Andi Bodeau have supports in place to assist any school, public, or academic library facing IF questions and challenges. Speaker Ann Kaste will share information about online resources available, such as Unite Against Book Bans, and the website the MLA IF committee is developing. Molly Huber and Andi Bodeau will discuss the training opportunities they can facilitate for anyone facing censorship, book or other intellectual freedom challenges or just wanting to learn more about how to be ready to handle them should they arise. Attendees will leave this session with a wide range of intellectual freedom supports they can use and share.

Speakers

Ann Kaste

Outreach and Instruction Librarian, Minitex

Ann Kaste is an Outreach and Instruction Librarian and Coordinator of K12 Outreach at Minitex. Ann's interests are in all things libraries and making access to digital resources as seamless as possible for library users and educators. Ann has worked in academic, special, and K12 libraries... Read More →

Molly Huber

Minnesota Digital Library Outreach Coordinator, Minitex

Molly Huber is the Outreach Coordinator for the Minnesota Digital Library (MDL). In this role she develops and manages digital projects for MDL as well as taking part in planning and execution of new MDL initiatives including digital storytelling. She also leads MDL's standardized... Read More →

Andi Bodeau

Digital Learning & Instructional Media Coordinator, Osseo Area Schools

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 106

Session

2:00pm CDT

Library Games

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 107

How do use games in the library to increase checkouts and engagement. This session will share ideas and resources for using and creating games in your school library such as Trivia, Magic Tickets, Winning Checkouts, Breakout Edu, games as a makerspace, and Bookface.

Speakers

Nancy Meyer

Media Specialist, nanmeyer@gmail.com

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 107

Session

2:00pm CDT

Neurodivergence in the workplace

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 108

Intended audience: All

Presentation about neurodiversity in the workplace, covering how neurospicy folks can connect with staff, advocate for yourself and engage in your workplace. What kind of issues ND folks face in the workplace, and how to seek accommodations and make your space work for you. FAQs, facts, myths and destroying stereotypes. Also, will discuss some of the steps the Neurodiversity subcommittee at Mayo Clinic is taking to create a more inclusive culture where neurodivergent people thrive. The goal is to make your workplace more ND friendly.

Speakers

Kate Eidem

Technical Services, Mayo Clinic Libraries

Kate Eidem works in technical services at the Mayo Clinic and is a member of the Neurodiversity Subcommittee at Mayo Clinic. She served as a past chair of the Intellectual Freedom Committee and serves on the MLA legislative committee. She holds a master's degree in history and archival... Read More →

Neurodiversity insiders perspective pdf

managing neurodiversity in workplaces pdf

Neurodiversity at work 2020 pdf

Neurodiversity and leadership pdf

Playbook Briefs issue1 final pdf

Playbook Briefs issue2 final pdf

Playbook Briefs issue4 final pdf

Reveal+or+Conceal+ +Disclosure+in+the+Workplace pdf

The neurodiversity approaches 2021 pdf

Autism+&+the+workplace+ +Communication pdf

Autism+&+the+workplace+ +Sensory+sensitivities pdf

Autism+&+the+workplace+ +Simple+adjustments pdf

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 108

Session

2:00pm CDT

Opening the Book on the Minnesota Book Awards

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT

Meeting Room 109

The annual Minnesota Book Awards program is a vibrant component of - and champion for - our state’s rich literary ecosystem. It is also one of the largest and longest running state-level literature recognition programs in the country. In recent years, the “MNBA” awards cycle has engaged nearly 300 writers and drawn interest from nearly as many prospective judges.

The Minnesota Book Awards are coordinated by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library in that organization’s capacity as the Library of Congress- designated Minnesota Center for the Book (CFB). However, a much larger coalition of organizations contributes to and benefits from the success of these Book Awards; and Minnesota’s libraries rank high on that list.

CFB envisions a panel anchored by at least three program stakeholders who can offer differing vantage points on this program – and on how library staff can get involved. These will include a member of Friends management, an MNBA-winning author, at least one experienced program judge, and a library staff member who can speak to directly to their library’s involvement with this program.

Topics of note will include an inside look at book submissions, judge recruitment and selection, and the two-stage evaluation process underpinning it all. Panelists will also delve into the character, objectives and participation opportunities associated with the flagship Minnesota Book Awards ceremony held each spring; overview tie-in library programming, including the well-regarded Moving Words: Writers Across Minnesota series; and outline other ways libraries can engage with and gain advantage from the MNBAs.

Speakers

Gary Eldon Peter

Gary Eldon Peter is the author of the short story collection Oranges, recipient of the Gold Medal for LGBTQ+ fiction in the Independent Publisher Book Awards and the Midwest Book Award, and the novel The Complicated Calculus (and Cows) of Carl Paulsen, which received the Minnesota... Read More →

Tammy Bobrowsky

Tammy Bobrowsky is the Collection Development Librarian at Bemidji State University and produces the show What We’re Reading for KAXE/KBXE Northern Community Radio.

Alayne Hopkins

Senior Director, Minnesota Book Awards - Minnesota Center for the Book

Alayne Hopkins is the Senior Director of Programs and Services at The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. In that leadership role Hopkins oversees the organization's varied work as the Minnesota Center for the Book. Her association with the Minnesota Book Awards program stretches... Read More →

David Katz

Thursday October 24, 2024 2:00pm - 2:50pm CDT
Meeting Room 109

Session

3:15pm CDT

Author Panel 1: Romance

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

111

Speakers

Amanda Meuwissen

Amanda Meuwissen is a queer author with a primary focus in M/M or gay fiction and romance, dabbling in every subgenre. She is a board member for Big World Network, a non-profit publisher working toward education and growth opportunities for aspiring authors. She is the creator of... Read More →

Elizabeth Davis

Elizabeth Davis is a full-time nerd whose interests include cold weather, rainy days, coffee, Minnesota Public Radio, and rom coms where characters’ homes vastly outstrip the income they would get from their jobs. Born and raised in suburban Milwaukee, she now lives in Minneapolis... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
111

Session

3:15pm CDT

Club de Lectura

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 101

In this session we will talk about how our Latio Book Club began, where its roots originated, what hurdles we have encountered over time, and our plans moving forward. Topics will include eqity and engagement and the importance of reaching out to create a welcoming space for everyone.

Speakers

Julie Clinefelter

Director, Austin Public Library

Julie is the director at the Austin Public Library and has called Minnesota home for 25 years. She enjoys travel and spending time in nature, as long as there are not too many frogs about.

Nitaya Jandragholica

Mower County Courthouse

Nitaya Jandragholica - Cultural Liaison and Spanish Interpreter for Mower County, she holds advanced degrees in music and physical therapy and licenses in legal and medical interpreting. With over two decades of community service, she has contributed to many organizations, including... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 101

Session

3:15pm CDT

Creating a Harmful Language Statement and Reporting Form in a Two-Campus Consortium

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 107

The practice of critical cataloging acknowledges that catalogs are not neutral and looks for solutions or ways to address harmful practices and language in the library catalog. Knowing that our catalog is not perfect, the Bridge Consortium of Carleton College and St. Olaf College created a working group to address this and related issues in the cataloging world. The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Working Group is composed of library staff who are interested in minimizing harmful language and improving access through appropriate metadata in our shared discovery platforms by striving to provide the most relevant and accurate information. This group has met monthly since January 2023, resulting in the creation of a public-facing statement meant to address the issue of harmful language in our libraries. A reporting form was created in tandem with the policy statement so that members of our community may submit concerns about harmful language found in our discovery platforms. In this session, Kate Niemisto and Jane Campbell, co-chairs of the IDEA Working Group, will walk through the process of writing this statement, how the group worked with campus partners to develop both the statement and workflow for submissions, and how they marketed this work to the Bridge Consortium community. By sharing their experiences with this project, Kate and Jane offer attendees an opportunity to reflect on the importance of critical cataloging and brainstorm how a similar project may look at their own libraries.

Speakers

Jane Campbell

Resource Sharing Librarian, St. Olaf College

Jane Campbell has been the Resource Sharing Librarian at St. Olaf College since August 2022. She is a co-chair of the Bridge Consortium Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Working Group. Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in anthropology from Hamline University and an MLIS... Read More →

Kate Niemisto

Periodicals and Cataloging Librarian, Carleton College

Kate has worked at Carleton College Gould Library since 2019 and is the Periodicals and Cataloging Librarian. She is a co-chair of the Bridge Consortium Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA) Working Group. Kate holds a Bachelor of Music degree in music education from St. Olaf... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 107

Session

3:15pm CDT

Extrovert like a professional: A Practical Guide

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 104

Elevate your community partnerships and build stronger connections
Are you ready to transform your library's community impact? This session is your roadmap to creating meaningful partnerships. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting your library career, you'll discover practical strategies to enhance your communication and collaboration skills.
Learn how to:
• Build rapport: Master the art of active listening and ask powerful questions.
• Showcase your library: Effectively pitch library services that align with community needs.
• Foster long-lasting relationships: Nurture partnerships for sustainable impact.
Leave this session feeling confident and equipped to create a positive change in your community.

Speakers

Liza Shafto

Branch Librarian, East Central Regional Library Mora Branch

Liza Shafto is a Branch Librarian at the Mora Branch of the East Central Regional Library System. She has worked in various libraries and has over 7 years of public library experience. During that time, she has worked with many organizations and groups. By cultivating strong partnerships... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 104

Session

3:15pm CDT

Hastings Reads: An 18 Year Success Story

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 105

One Book, One Community programs aren’t just for the state level or large library systems - they can be successful in small communities too! Hastings Reads has successfully planned an all-ages community reading program for the past 18 years. Unique in that we offer not one but three books to encompass all ages in our community, programming lasts the entire month of February with upwards of 15 events for all ages. With a picture book, middle grade, and YA/Adult book selected around a common theme, there is something for everyone. A variety of community partners join together to plan, promote, and host events to encourage the love of reading across the community. Come hear about our planning process, funding sources, and how we leverage community partnerships to make our program a success.

Speakers

Rachel Haider

Library Media Specialist, Eagan High School

Rachel Haider is the Library Media Specialist for Eagan High School. She is also serving as the President of ITEM for the 2024-2025 school year. She is working on her 6th year as a media specialist and was a classroom English and Communications teacher for 7 years before that. Rachel... Read More →

Andrea Egbert

Teen Librarian, Dakota County Library Pleasant Hill Branch

Andrea Egbert is the Teen Librarian at the Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings. She has been in public libraries for 12 years, and worked with the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) on the Connected Learning Train the Trainer Project. Andrea is invested in encouraging... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 105

Session

3:15pm CDT

I Love to Read Month Idea Exchange

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 102

Do you ever feel like I Love to Read Month is right around the corner and you have no idea how to celebrate it? At this session, the presenter will share some tried and true I Love to Read Month ideas as well as allow time for an idea exchange. Come with an idea and leave with a bunch to get your school community fired up about reading. It's never too early to plan for February!

Speakers

Jennifer Malecha

Library Media Specialist, Osseo Area Schools

Jennifer Malecha is the Library Media Specialist at Fernbrook Elementary in Maple Grove. She has previously worked as a Middle School Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach and Secondary Curriculum Coordinator. She earned her Master’s degree and reading specialist license from the University... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 102

Session

3:15pm CDT

Legislature 101: libraries, election, and more

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 103

Come learn from MLA's Legislative Leadership Team. We'll share a brief Minnesota civics lesson, discuss MN state law affecting to libraries (all things Chapter 134 and more!), preview of MLA's 2025 Legislative Priorities, and provide some election speculation.

Speakers

Sarah Hawkins

Assistant Director, Anoka County Library

Sarah Hawkins is the Assistant Director of Centralized Services for Anoka County Library. She is currently the Co-Chair of MLA's Legislative Committee.

Sam Walseth

Capitol Hill Associates

Sam Walseth is the principal lobbyist for MLA, which is represented by Capitol Hill Associates. He has over 20 years of experience advocating for libraries and education.

Liz Lynch

Executive Director, Lake Agassiz Regional Library

Liz Lynch is the Executive Director of Lake Agassiz Regional Library. She is currently the MLA Legislative Co-Chair.

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 103

Session

3:15pm CDT

MARVEL(ous) New YA Books

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 108

What are the kids reading? These superhero librarians will share some of the most exciting young adult books published in the past 12 months. Come learn about new titles and resources, plus enter a raffle to win a book! This session is led by Lisa Howes, Patron Experience Supervisor - Hennepin County Libraries, and Sara Swenson, Media Specialist, Edina High School.

Speakers

Sara Swenson

Media Specialist, Edina Public Schools

Sara Swenson is the media specialist at Edina High School and a national board-certified teacher. She also served as ITEM (Information & Technology Educators of MN) co-president from 2017-2019 and is currently the MLA president-elect. Her student school book club has been reading... Read More →

Lisa Howes

Patron Experience Supervisor, Hennepin Co. Library - Eden Prairie

Lisa Howes is a Patron Experience Supervisor at the Eden Prairie Library where she provides leadership for staff and works to make sure the needs of staff and patrons are met in a safe and welcoming environment. In her role at HCL, Lisa identifies and provides tools, resources, and... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 108

Session

3:15pm CDT

Reference and Adult Services Section Meeting

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 110

Come learn more about MLA's Reference and Adult Services Section (RASS), whose purpose is to promote and develop library service to adults and encourage collaboration between library professionals who serve adults in the state of Minnesota.

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 110

Session

3:15pm CDT

Scanning the Horizons: A Year in Review and What Lies Ahead

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 109

Join State Library Services and Minitex for an exciting session as we reflect on the past year and set our sights on the future! Whether you’re an academic, public, or K-12 librarian, this session is designed to inform and inspire.

Speakers

Maggie Snow

Director, Minitex

Maggie Snow is the Minitex Director and has been working in libraries for 30+ years. Snow is a former president of the Minnesota Library Association and was awarded MLA’s William G. Asp Distinguished Career Award in 2018. She is a board member of the Minnesota Library Foundation... Read More →

Tami Lee

Director, St Libraries & Expanded Learning Opportu, MN Department of Education

Tami Lee is the Director of State Library Services and Expanded Learning Opportunities at MDE, also known as the Minnesota State Librarian.

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 109

Session

3:15pm CDT

STEAM thinking with Legos Spike Essentials

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

112

Speakers

Lynnea West

Library Media Specialist, Edina Public Schools

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
112

Session

3:15pm CDT

Vendor Session: How Kanopy is Revolutionizing Streaming: A Deep Dive into its Content, Features and Impact

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT

Meeting Room 106

Streaming media services are increasing prices and incorporating ads. Patrons are looking for other options and your library can help! Learn about Kanopy’s wide selection of films, TV shows, documentaries and children’s content. Connect with your community by hosting movie nights or book-to-screen discussion groups using public performance rights included with a Kanopy subscription. Join Kanopy as they share strategies and experiences using a multi-model approach to increase access and alleviate challenges in the streaming media industry.

Speakers

Debbie McDonald

Account Executive, OverDrive

Debbie McDonald has worked with public libraries for most of her adult career with a front row seat as audiobooks grew in popularity. Now, at Kanopy, she is excited to be part of another format explosion in libraries with streaming video. Her favorite part of the job is collaborating... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:15pm - 4:05pm CDT
Meeting Room 106

Session

4:35pm CDT

AI for School Librarians: Pioneering or Following? Find Your Path

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 108

As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies evolve at a rapid pace, it's essential that school librarians, serving as technology and digital learning leaders, know how to guide teachers and students toward the leading tools, best practices, and resources for staying current. In this session you will learn up-to-date information about using AI for lesson planning, curriculum writing, research, and student work. We will share examples of how to work with instructional design and curriculum planning tools, how to find sample AI use policies to use with students and teachers, and how to incorporate AI tools in your daily work so that you can guide staff and students as they use these tools in their teaching and learning.

Speakers

Ann Kaste

Outreach and Instruction Librarian, Minitex

Dhaivyd Hilgendorf

Greg Argo

Open Education and Affordable Content Librarian, Minitex

As Open Education & Affordable Content Librarian, I work to create and expand partnerships with and between library staff and educators to promote open and affordable course content throughout the Minitex region. I also help libraries save time and money on e-resources through cooperative... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 108

Session

4:35pm CDT

Book Talking The Best of 2024

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 103

Do you want to know what the 2024 award-winning books are all about before you read them? Are you looking to add award-winning titles to your collection but you want to spend your money wisely? Do you love hearing and talking about books? This session is for you! This session will walk you through the award winners and some honorees for 2024 including awards such as the following: Newbery, Caldecott, Theodore Seuss Geisel, Sibert, Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe, Odyssey, Pura Bel Pre, Sydney Taylor Asian/Pacific American, Printz, YALSA Non-fiction, Edwards Award, Stonewall, Maud Hart Lovelace, and Star of the North There will also be time for participants to share their favorite award winners from 2024 and beyond.

Speakers

Jenny Hill

Associate Professor, St. Cloud State University

Jennifer Hill, Ed. D currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Development at St. Cloud State University. She is also the Graduate Director of the School Library Media Program. She has published articles in several journals such as Tech Trends and Collections... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 103

Session

4:35pm CDT

Cultivating Library Advocacy by Empowering Communities of Care

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 104

Speakers

Sam Helmick

Fangirl. Librarian. Nerdfighter., Iowa City Public Library

Aro-Ace. Believer. Blogger. Daughter. Librarian. Reader. Writer. User of the Oxford Comma.samanthahelmick.wordpress.com

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 104

Session

4:35pm CDT

From Storytime to Strategic Plan

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 109

You’re probably wondering what planning early literacy programs, building connections with young people, and frontline service have to do with budgets, strategic planning, and working with library boards. Well, it’s a lot! In this panel discussion we’ll explore the shared values and skills between youth services staff and administrators, and how 3 former youth services librarians have found themselves as directors of regional library systems!

The goal of this session is to encourage youth services staff to consider future leadership roles.

Speakers

Ashley Bieber

Library Development and Early Literacy Specialist, Minnesota Department of Education, State Library Services

In her capacity of Library Development and Early Literacy Services Specialist, Ashley Bieber focuses on supporting early literacy and youth services staff in libraries across Minnesota. She also administers Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund grants to Minnesota’s 12 regional library... Read More →

Mollie Stanford

Executive Director, Arrowhead Library System

Mollie Stanford is the Executive Director at Arrowhead Library System. Mollie's experiences include working in public libraries, an academic library, a children's museum and two of Minnesota's federated regional library systems with a focus on youth services and training. Passionate... Read More →

Elizabeth Hoffman

Director, Plum Creek Library System

Elizabeth Hoffman is the Director of the Plum Creek Library System, a nine-county federated regional public library system headquartered in Worthington. She has worked in libraries for over 20 years. Elizabeth received her B.S. Ed in History and Social Science from Northern State... Read More →

Erin Smith

Director, Viking Library System

Erin Smith is privileged to serve as the director of the Viking Library System, headquartered out of Fergus Falls, MN. She has served in that position for five years. Prior to serving as a regional public library system director, she was the Director of the Fergus Falls Public... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 109

Session

4:35pm CDT

Generative AI use and Information Search, Retrieval and Discovery

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 106

The goal of this panel is to address the impacts and implications of AI use by both users and systems/ product vendors with the focus on their effects on the libraries. We will discuss the social and ethical concerns associated with AI and initiate a conversation about how libraries can respond collectively.
The panel will start by providing the overall challenges and concerns of the generative AI use and related problems observed in libraries, highlighting specific examples and issues when users are using generative AIs for information search and vendors increasingly embedding AI functionality into products. We will discuss their impacts and implications to libraries such as the growing need for user education and the resulting growth in librarian’s workload. In exploring issues with the vendor relations and system’s transparency, we will introduce XAI (explainable AI), a recent trend in the AI field, to emphasize the importance of requiring or requesting AI products to embed explainable mechanisms so that they enable the internal process of the product can be traceable and understandable for transparency and trust.
At the end of the session, we will open up a further discussion on the role of libraries in advocating for transparency of system technology, particularly exploring ways for librarians to collectively work,to respond to the industry’s invisible utilization of AI tools as well as promote further understanding of the public.

Speakers

Kyunghye (Konhe) Yoon

Wail Kailani

Student, St. Catherine University MLIS Program

Education Systems Coordinator

Tiffany Ly

Systems Librarian, University of St. Thomas Libraries

Tiffany Ly is a Systems Librarian at the University of St. Thomas Libraries where she manages web services and the technology infrastructure for library services. Tiffany received her BA in International Studies and Japanese from Macalester College and an MLIS from St. Catherine University... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 106

Session

4:35pm CDT

Genre Deep Dive: Romance

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 102

Join members of the Reader’s Advisory Round Table as we do a deep dive into the popular fiction genre of romance, exploring the subgenres that make it up. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a relative newcomer, our goal is to introduce you to titles, authors, and tropes you may not be familiar with. Booklists will be provided.

Speakers

Jennifer Brannen

Librarian/Branch Manager, Saint Paul Public Library

Katie Polley

N/A

Marz Heim

Youth Services Librarian, Dakota County Library - Wescott

Marz Heim (they/them) is a Youth Services Librarian at Dakota County Library - Wescott. Their Readers' Advisory areas of expertise include YA and Middle Grade fiction, graphic novels, and all things queer. In their spare time, you can find Marz doing embroidery and NYT puzzles instead... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 102

Session

4:35pm CDT

LQBTQIA+ Roundtable Meeting

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 110

Come learn more about MLA's LQBTQIA+ Roundtable, whose purpose is to help foster and bring awareness and understanding to the Minnesota Library Communities on issues dealing with and about the LGBTQIA+ Community in Libraries. In doing so, creating spaces for libraries to work towards creating impactful and inclusive spaces where LGBTQIA+ staff are understood and supported.

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 110

Session

4:35pm CDT

Navigating Wikimedia: Making Minnesota Digital Collections More Discoverable

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 107

Are you interested in bringing more visibility to your library’s digital content? Join us to learn more about Wikimedia Commons, Wikidata, and Wikipedia and how these emerging platforms can improve user experiences and increase collection discoverability.

Since 2020, Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) has worked with contributing partners to upload their open access digital content to Wikimedia Commons. Staff at Minitex and the Minnesota Digital Library were inspired by the success of the DPLA project and conceived of their own pilot to learn more about using the wiki-based, free-to-use media repository called Wikimedia Commons, along with its sister sites Wikidata and Wikipedia, to increase discoverability of content from digital collections.

Presenters will discuss the outcomes of our successful 2023 pilot project and the continuation of the project’s work during the summer of 2024. We will provide an overview of how we added archival images to Wikimedia Commons, Wikipedia, and added structured data (linked data) from Wikidata. Participants will learn about our goals, impact on access and use, and some tips on how to get started with a Wikimedia project at your own organization.

Speakers

Greta Bahnemann

Metadata Coordinator, Minitex

Greta Bahnemann is the Metadata Librarian for the Minnesota Digital Library, a position she has held since 2010. At the Minnesota Digital Library, Greta is responsible for implementing current metadata standards and best practices, spearheading the MDL Primary Source Set program... Read More →

Sara Ring

Continuing Education Librarian, Minitex

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 107

Session

4:35pm CDT

To Genrefy or Not to Genrefy: That is the Question!

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 101

Genrefication has been discussed in library circles for more than 20 years now. Have you taken the leap? Have you decided not to? Our team will share our experience of grappling with the question of whether or not to re-organize our secondary school library collections according to Reader Interest Classification, and ultimately deciding to make the shift in Spring 2024. Participants will hear our honest evaluation of benefits and challenges, our process for getting the work done, and initial reactions from our patrons–and have a chance to share their own thoughts and experiences.
Target audience: School library media media specialists, gr. K-12; interested public librarians

Speakers

Debra Geiger

Library Media Specialist, Anoka Hennepin ISD #11/Coon Rapids High School

Debra Geiger holds a BA in English from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN and an MA in Liberal Studies from Hamline University, and completed coursework for Library Media Specialist licensure at St. Cloud State University. She taught secondary classroom English for 21 years, and has... Read More →

Allison Hackenmiller

Library Media Specialist, Champlin Park High School

Allison Hackenmiller holds a BA in History from Drake University, an MLIS from the University of Wisconsin, and an MEd from the University of Minnesota. She has worked as a school librarian for 15 years, and has been at Champlin Park High School since 2015.

Abbey Engebretson

Librarian, Anoka Hennepin ISD #11

Abbey Engebretson holds a BA in Social Studies Education from University of Minnesota - Duluth and an MEd from Hamline University. She taught middle school social studies for 10 years, and has worked as a school librarian for 7 years, and has been at Anoka High School since 2018... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 101

Session

4:35pm CDT

When You Find Yourself Underwater (Literally): Dealing with a Flood in a Small Library

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT

Meeting Room 105

“We’re a small library; we can’t plan for every disaster. Besides, a flood will never happen to our library; it’s not even near a river.” On one of the coldest weekends of the year, a sprinkler head burst in our library breakroom and flooded the entire library. Overnight our world was turned upside-down. And, unfortunately, we did not have a flood disaster plan.

In this presentation, we will detail our response to the flood, discuss what went well and what did not at each stage of recovery, and highlight how we ultimately turned a disaster into opportunity. We will share our experience and the lessons learned along the way in each aspect of the process, including coordinating with multiple insurance companies, providing services when operating out of a limited space, maintaining clear communications with the public, fostering patron engagement with the library through social media, and using this opportunity to re-envision the library space and furniture needs. Attendees will leave with clear strategies on how to plan for disaster before it happens, how to cope when it does, and how to turn your worst experience into something positive.

This presentation is geared towards library directors, staff members, and anyone interested in how one small library thrived after a disaster.

Speakers

Marguerite Moran

Director, Lonsdale Public Library

Marguerite Moran has been the director of Lonsdale Public Library since 2013. Prior to that, she worked in corporate archives. She enjoys recommending books, trivia and videos of baby animals.

Sara Richter

Library Technician, Lonsdale Public Library

Sara Richter has a Master's degree in Statistics and has spent 17 years doing health care research. In 2023 she joined the Lonsdale Public Library as a Library Technician and currently splits her time between statistics and library duties. She loves turning data into action, quilting... Read More →

Thursday October 24, 2024 4:35pm - 5:25pm CDT
Meeting Room 105

Session