Annual Conference ProgramNov. 15-17, 2021Marriott East — Indianapolis

Indiana Library Federation leads, educates and advocates to advancelibraryservicesforthebenefitofIndianaresidents.

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Table of Contents

Sponsors & Hotel Floor Plan

Exhibitors

Exhibitor Booth Layout

Keynote Speakers

Monday & Tuesday Overview

Tuesday Breakout Sessions

Tuesday Session Descriptions

Wednesday Overview

Wednesday Breakout Sessions

Wednesday Session Descriptions

Speaker Bios

Author Bios

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2021 Leadership TeamHeather Rayl, Vigo Co. Public Library (Chair)

Nico Casas, IU Northwest

Joe Fox, Marion Public Library

Lynn Hobbs, Pendleton Community Public Library

Melissa Merida, The Floyd Co. Public Library

Paul Moffett, IUPUI University Library

Sandra Osborn, Mooresville Public Library

Arlene Reynolds, Henry Henley Public Library

Hella Rumschlag, Retired Media Specialist

Wendi West, Tipton Co. Public Library

Masks are required during the conference and the policy will be enforced. Please protect yourself and other attendees by wearing

your mask at all times. Proof of COVID vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours will be required to attend. Please do not eat or drink

in session rooms. Thank you for keeping everyone safe!

Sponsors

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Floor Plan

Exhibitors

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Exhibitors

Exhibitors

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Exhibitors

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Don’t forget to visit

Kids Ink inSalon E!

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LIBERTY HALL

Booth Layout1 - Perfection Group2 - Bound to Stay Bound Books3 - Indiana Public Employers’ Plan (IPEP)4 - RE Sutton & Assoc./Brown & Brown5 - Boyce Systems6 - Brodart7 - Crossroads Document Services8 - AVC Technology9 - 1st Maker Space10 - eKeeper Systems11 - AdTec12 - krM Architecture13 - Famous Hoosiers14 - ENA15 - ENA16 - Findaway/Playaway17 - Johnson-Melloh Solutions18 - Mohler Architects19 - EBSCO20 - CoLibri System21 - MKM Architecture + Design22 - Today’s Business Solutions23 - Mackin24 - Infobase25 - Ingram Content Group26 - Refreshment Table27 - Tracsystems28 - Midwest Tape/Hoopla Digital29 - Arkos Design30 - BP Imaging Solutions31 - Gumdrop Books32 - Transparent Language33 - Purposeful Design34 - StackMap35 - TrustINdiana36 - Indiana Public Retirement System37 - Astra Insurance38 - KI/Binford Group of Indiana39 - Indiana Historical Society40 - ABDO41 - Blackstone42 - ILF Advocacy Committee43 - Lee Company44 - Baker & Taylor45-OfficeWorks46 - MCLS47 - AskRose Homework Help48 - WFYI49 - Indiana Vote by Mail/Women Voters50 - Baker Tilly

51 - Children’s Plus52 - Zoobean53 - Hafer54 - Perma-Bound Books55 - Tech Logic56 - Rainbow Book Co.57 - UK School of Information Science58 - NCSA Literatur59 - Indiana State Library60 - Envisionware61 - J Appleseed - AV2/Lightbox

Keynote Speakers

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JAY COLES is a graduate of Vincennes University and Ball State University. When he’s not writing diverse books, he’s advocating for them, teaching middle school students, and composing for various music publishers. His debut novel Tyler Johnson Was Here is based on true events in his life and inspired by police brutality in America. His new novel, Things We Couldn’t Say, was published by Scholastic Press on Sept. 21. He resides in Indianapolis and invites you to visit his website at jaycoleswrites.com.

A’LELIA BUNDLES is a journalist and author of On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker, the

nonfictionsourcefortherecentNetflix

series Self Made, starring Octavia

Spencer. She has also written other

biographical works about her great-

great-grandmother Madam Walker, and

iscurrentlyworkingonherfifthbook,

The Joy Goddess of Harlem: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance,

aboutWalker’sinfluenceandpatronage

in shaping the Harlem Renaissance.

ZACH BENEDICT is a principal at MKM Architecture and oversees its community health work. With an extensive background in urban sociology, he is considered one of the leading voices in the “Lifetime Community” movement, focusing onthesocio-economicbenefitsofage-friendly neighborhoods. He has lectured internationally on numerous topics, including discussions that focus on encouraging communities to reevaluate the importance of inclusive civic space.

La Porte County Public Library

Westminster Village Muncie

9:15 a.m.

1:35/1:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 16

8 a.m. Registration Opens (Atrium)

8:45 a.m.

10:05/10:15 a.m.

12:05/12:15 p.m. Lunch Break & Exhibit Hall Time

2:40 p.m. Exhibit Hall & Networking (Liberty Hall)

Welcome & Annual MeetingGrand Ballroom

Breakout Session One

Keynote: Zach BenedictGrand Ballroom

11:15/11:25 a.m. Breakout Session Two

Breakout Session Three

3:10/3:20 p.m. Breakout Session Four

4:15 p.m. Keynote: Jay ColesGrand Ballroom

5 p.m. Book Signing & Reception

7 p.m. After Hours (Including Trivia Night)Freedom Hall

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Monday, Nov. 15

1 p.m. Acknowledging Privilege & Empowering AllyshipSalon C-D

2 p.m. Registration

6:30 p.m. Awards & Honors Banquet(Pre-Registration Required)

Freedom Hall

10 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens (Liberty Hall)

9 a.m. Customer Service with Purpose:What Nonprofits Can Learn from Disney

Salon C-D

Not Your Average Bar TriviaTest your knowledge and your senses in seven rounds of “The Quiz,” designed to show what your know rather than how

much you know. Form a cleverly-named team of no more than six - or prove your

might by going it alone! Bring along some tasty treats, put on your thinking

capsandmopthefloorwithyourcompetition.

Disney WorkshopDuring this half-day free workshop, Melissa Merida will take participants

through Disney’s seven key customer service elements that create magical customer experiences. Participants

will leave with a greater understanding of prioritizing customer service in the library setting. and a ready-to-plan for

incorporating it.

Acknowleding Privilege & Empowering Allyship

ILF leaders: Please join us for this important DEIA (diversity, equity inclusion,

and access) workshop offered by Engaging Solutions. Participants will learn how to recognize bias. apply DEIA skills

on the job, and implement it in processes, practices, and policies.

Salon E Liberty Hall

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Tuesday, Nov. 16: Breakout Sessions

10:05 AM

10:15AM

11:15AM

11:25AM

1:35PM

1:45PM

3:10PM

3:20PM

Salon A

Get the Graphics You Want: Canva in Action

M. StephensonTLEU

Using Indiana’s Data Access Points,Census & More

K. SpringerTLEU

Salon B

More than Work Study: Mentoring Student

Workers in Academic Libraries

K. McLane

Protest Music asSocial Information

KT Lowe

Salon C-D

Planning Our Next Steps Together: School Librarian RoundtableM. Houser & D. Acord

Curating aCurious Gallery

B. Brandon

Social Service Experts: Keeping Community

InformedS. Maloney

Level Up YourLibrary LMSJ. Boudreau

TLEU

Salon 1-3

Readers’ Advisory: Adapting & Thriving

During PandemicK. Springer

Indiana Author PanelM. Broaddus, F. Zappia,

R. Harrell &A. Jackson-Brown

D. Rogers, Moderator

Cyber Hygiene Pre-Screening

V. Kwong & G. BrowningTLEU

Breaking Out of Buildings: Outdoor

Approach to Programming

R. Plummer & A. Retartha

Salon 4-5

Office Hours withILF Board

Sharing Your Public Library’s Story

G. Peverill-Conti & A. Zand

Looking at New Books & Publishing Today

S. Mullin

Panel on Intellectual Freedom Challenges

C. LaBella, A. Fletcher, K. Patrick, L. Bernhardt, R.

Jamison & C. Heck

Salon 6-8

Situational Awareness Training in a Post-

COVID WorldP. Overbeeke

Strategic Planning for Uncertain Times

R. Hoke

Up Next: Ensuring Leadership Pipeline

with Succession Planning

A. Standerfer

Veterans 1

3D Tech: Your Next Library Service?

J. Johnson & D. MillerTLEU

Mastering Virtual ProgrammingM. Mathisen

TLEU

Establishing Library Telehealth Center

B. HubbardTLEU

Virtual Teen Programming is

Here to StayM. Stephenson

TLEU

Veterans 2

Deep Dive onInclusive Placemaking

KeynoteZ. Benedict

Library Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Practices

V. Kwong

Building Racial Equity into Collection

ManagementD. Lambert & O. Olaniyi

Systemic Racism, Staff Training & YouA. Wadsworth

Veterans 3

Equitable Access to eBooks: Leveraging

Your ResourcesS. Batt & D. Fox

Moving Forward with the New School

Librarian RubricD. Acord & C. Heck

Exploring International Books: U.S. Board on

Books for Young PeopleK. Rauth

Veterans 4

Don’t Start From Scratch: Building

Supervisory TrainingC. Wright & K. Brown-Harden

Non-Boring Nonfiction: Engaging Young

ReadersM. Boone

Re-Engaging Your Patrons in Post-COVID

WorldJ. Nelson & R. Cullin

When Going Gets Tough, Tough Lead Through Adaptive

LeadershipV. Kwong

Veterans 5

We’re Here, We’re Queer: MakeSpace for Us

J. Boudreau & C. Heck

SupportingGrieving Youth

T. Ntumba

Self-Care ProgrammingR. Milburn

How to UseRead Aloud Lists

J. Yergin, L. Walker& Committee

Breakout Session One Breakout Session Two Breakout Session Three Breakout Session Four

Tuesday Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION ONE

10:05/10:15 AM

3D Tech: Your Next Library Service? (TLEU)Jennifer Johnson & Derek MillerRoom: Veterans 1 (10:05 a.m.)Through the lens of a Virtual Reality (VR) headset, this presentation will highlight a recent project incollaborationwiththeIndianapolisFirefightersMuseum. From project inception to completion, presenters will provide a structure outlining the expertise, hardware, and software needed to preserve and provide access to 3D content.

Don’t Start From Scratch:Building Supervisor TrainingCheryl Wright & Kimberly Brown-HardenRoom: Veterans 4 (10:15 a.m.)Learn how to use existing online training content to create an interactive supervisor training class.

Equitable Access to eBooks: Leverage All Your ResourcesSarah Jane Batt & Darlene FoxRoom: Veterans 3 (10:05 a.m.)Resources are scarce. Forging strong connections with schools through sharing eBooks allows everyone in your community to maximize access to what is available.

Deeper Dive on Inclusive Placemaking KeynoteZach BenedictRoom: Veterans 2 (10:15 a.m.)Benedict will follow his keynote address with more details on the topic of inclusive placemaking.

Get the Graphics You Want & theTime You Need: Canva in Action (TLEU)Matthew StephensonRoom: Salon A (10:05 a.m.)Wanting to step up your graphic game in social media and print? Give Canva a try. In this session, you’ll be introduced to Canva and will create aflyerorsocialmediagraphicforyourlibrary.Laptops and tablets are strongly encouraged, or use ours!

Office Hours with the ILF Board of DirectorsRoom: Salon 4-5 (10:05 a.m.)Have a question about how the board operates? Want to know what the ILF Board does? This AMA session is for you!

BREAKOUT SESSION ONE10:05/10:15 AM

Planning Our Next Steps Together:School Librarian RoundtableMichelle Houser & Debbie AcordRoom: Salon C-D (10:05 a.m.)Youdefinetheconversation.Joinusforadiscussion about all things library and topics that concern everyone. Bring your pen because we’regoingtotackletopicssuchasGenreficationv. Dewey, Info Commons v. Media Center, and whatever is on your mind.

Readers’ Advisory at SJCPL:Adapting & Thriving During a PandemicKris SpringerRoom: Salon 1-3 (10:15 a.m.)When the St. Joseph County Public Library closed our doors in spring 2020, we knew we had to re-imagine service to our readers outside our four walls. A spirit of experimentation, teamwork, and love for books spurred us to design remote programs, services, and content for all ages. Learn about the new ways we connected with our community around books and reading — we’ll share what worked, what didn’t, and the reasons why.

Situational Awareness Trainingin a Post-COVID WorldPierce OverbeekeRoom: Salon 6-8 (10:15 a.m.)Managers and directors should join this session to think through ways to mitigate risks in the library. We will cover: active shooter/enraged spouse; maintaining a safe work environment/team coordination; inspecting facility; de-escalation techniques; and First and Second Amendment audit response.

We’re Here, We’re Queer: Make Space for UsJoyAnn Boudreau & Chad HeckRoom: Veterans 5 (10:05 a.m.)LGBTQ+ representation in libraries goes beyond collection development. Learn about how to support and uplift LGBTQ+ community and staff members. We will talk about language, microaggressions/aggressions, and visibility.

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BREAKOUT SESSION TWO11:15/11:25 AM

Indiana Author PanelDiane Rogers, ModeratorRoom: Salon 1-3 (11:25 a.m.)Let’s talk about writing and reading books with

Indiana authors! Join us for a conversation with

Maurice Broaddus, Francesca Zappia, Rob Harrell,

and Angela Jackson-Brown as we learn about

their work and lives as writers. Meet them at the

book signing immediately following this session!

Curating A Curious Gallery Beth BrandonRoom: Salon C-D (11:15 a.m.)Learn how to work with students of all ages to

create an exhibit gallery wall based on primary

and secondary source analysis, simultaneously

teaching them to be critical and thoughtful

consumers and sharers of information.

Library DEI PracticesVincci KwongRoom: Veterans 2 (11:25 a.m.)The topic of diversity, equity, and inclusion

(DEI)isnotnewinthefieldoflibrarysciences.

Over the years, different library organizations

provided resources to help libraries advocating

and promoting DEI. To better understand

library DEI practices, the presenter conducted

an online survey to gather information on how

libraries incorporate DEI and the initiatives they

implement.Thispresentationpresentsfindings

from the survey.

Tuesday Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION TWO

11:15/11:25 AM

Mastering Virtual Programming (TLEU)Martina MathisenRoom: Veterans 1 (11:15 a.m.)Virtual programming is here to stay. In this interactive, fast-paced session, Martina Mathisen — a communication skills trainer and educational entertainer — will show you how to enhance the user experience during virtual programs, reach new audiences, and expand library community relationships. Learn the tools that will build your audience and keep them coming back for more!

More Than Work Study: MentoringStudent Workers in Academic LibrariesKelsey McLaneRoom: Salon B (11:25 a.m.)Did you create online learning for student workers at the start of the pandemic? If you’re looking for new ideas for teaching and supervising your student workers, join us for this interactive session! We will discuss struggles and successes, online learning, building relationships with student workers, and more. Come with your frustrations, ideas, and future plans to share!

Moving Forward with aNew School Librarian RubricDebbie Acord & Chad HeckRoom: Veterans 3 (11:15 a.m.)This session will dive into the newly adopted School Librarian Rubric. We will unpack the competencies and explore and share ideas on how we might already be meeting these in our own programs. We will also brainstorm ways we might address areas of weakness.

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Tuesday Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION TWO

11:15/11:25 AM

Non-Boring Nonfiction: Engaging Young

Readers with Hands-On Activities

Mary Boone

Room: Veterans 4 (11:25 a.m.)Insecttastetests,paperairplaneflyingcontests,

and owl pellet dissection are just a few of the

hands-on activities you can use to draw young

readers back to the library. Participants will

leave with dozens of ideas for activities and

experiments to pair with new STEM/STEAM

releases, all guaranteed to remind readers how

fascinating facts can be!

Sharing Your Public Library’s Story

Greg Peverill-Conti & Adam Zand

Room: Salon 4-5 (11:15 a.m.)There’s something amazing about every library.

Discovering the stories that make a library

special can be challenging. This session focuses

onfinding,crafting,andsharingstoriesthat

demonstrate the essential role of public libraries.

The Library Land Project cofounders have visited

hundreds of libraries and will share what they

learn on their travels.

Supporting Grieving Youth

Tara Ntumba

Room: Veterans 5 (11:15 a.m.)When a child experiences the death of someone

significant,theirfeelingsandthoughtsmay

become confusing and overwhelming. Children

and teens grieve differently than adults. Learn

developmentally appropriate principles and

resources to support grieving children, teens,

young adults, and families.

BREAKOUT SESSION THREE1:35/1:45 PM

Building Racial Equityinto Collection ManagementDeb Lambert & Olanike OlaniyiRoom: Veterans 2 (1:35 p.m.)Indianapolis Public Library staff will talk about their journey toward building racial equity into the library collection.

Cyber Hygiene PrescreeningVincci Kwong & Gary BrowningRoom: Salon 1-3 (1:35 p.m.)Everyone knows what dental hygiene is, but what about cyber hygiene? This session provides the latest cybersecurity trends, with discussions on different ideas, tips, and resources to educate diverse populations on how to proactively limit breaches and protect personal information. The information presented can be utilized to create your own library cyber hygiene program.

Establishing A TelehealthCenter in Your Library (TLEU)Brian HubbardRoom: Veterans 1 (1:45 p.m.)Recent events have shed light on the critical role libraries play in maintaining the welfare and safety of our communities. As we move forward, telehealth in libraries will become increasingly important, enabling patrons who may lack internet access to connect to their healthcare providers. We will share examples of libraries who have established their own telehealth programs and provide best practices and tips for getting started.

Exploring International Books:The U.S. Board on Books for Young PeopleKathleen RauthRoom: Veterans 3 (1:45 p.m.)The United States Board On Books for Young People (USBBY) is the U.S. national selection for the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). Join us as we explore these organizations, the book award lists they publish each year, and how to include these titles in your own collections.

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BREAKOUT SESSION THREE

1:35/1:45 PM

Looking at New Books and Publishing TodayShirley MullinRoom: Salon 4-5 (1:45 p.m.)New books for K-12, diversity, censorship, publisher mergers, small publishers, and chaos in the publishing industry will be covered in a highly opinionated presentation by a librarian turned bookseller.

Protest Music as a Form of Social InformationKT LoweRoom: Salon B (1:35 p.m.)As activist Joe Hill said, a song is an effective carrier for information, especially across boundaries of class and literacy. Protest music, as an argumentative form, possesses a combination of fact, opinion, and persuasive material, making it a unique form of social information, one that both spurs action and preserves history simultaneously. This presentation will focus on how music spreads information and can be fact-checked in similar fashion to a contemporary news story.

Re-Engaging Your Patrons &Community Post-PandemicJanet Nelson & Rob CullinRoom: Veterans 4 (1:35 p.m.)Engaging patrons and creating community awareness has always been challenging for libraries. That deepened during the pandemic. It is naïve to believe your library’s usage and attendance will return to normal as the pandemic subsides without major effort on your part. The session will interactively discuss how libraries can re-engage their communities and residents and what actions will be needed to make libraries a key part of their residents’ lives again.

Tuesday Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION THREE

1:35/1:45 PM

Self-Care ProgrammingRachel MilburnRoom: Veterans 5 (1:45 p.m.)The stress of a pandemic led to a rise in anxiety, depression, and suicide ideation. In response, our Teen Department created self-care programming. In this session, learn about how we promoted mindfulness, mental health awareness, and self-care by collaborating with national movements (like NEDA Awareness week), posting on social media, and self-care Sunday programming.

Social Service Experts: Keepingthe Community InformedSara MaloneyRoom: Salon C-D (1:45 p.m.)St. Joseph County Public Library escalated our assistance for vital life tasks during the pandemic. Keeping up with ever-evolving information was challenging, but we knew the most vulnerable patrons needed help to connect with resources. We developed our capacity to help with unemploymentfiling,rentalandfoodassistanceprograms, health insurance enrollment, vaccine appointments, taxes, and more. We’ll share what we’llcontinuedoingandmodificationswemadealong the way, with practical tools.

Strategic Planning: Techniques,Tools, and Tips for Uncertain TimesRobert HokeRoom: Salon 6-8 (1:35 p.m.)“How can we even think about long-term strategic planning when everything seems so uncertain?” This session will highlight various methods and techniques to address uncertainty and ambiguity in creating and updating strategic plans. Topics to be discussed include scenario planning, visioning and SOAR (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, and Results) framework, prioritizing the library’s role in addressing community needs, and building off the work of other community planning efforts.

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BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR3:10/3:20 PM

Breaking Out of Buildings:An Outdoor Approach to ProgrammingRona Plummer & Amy RetarthaRoom: Salon 1-3 (3:10 p.m.)Co-productions can be intimidating but can create something so unique. Going outside our physical buildings during the pandemic to provide programming outdoors required stepping out of our comfort zones and into our local parks.

Finding and Using Indiana’s DataAccess Points, Census and More (TLEU)Katie SpringerRoom: Salon A (3:20 p.m.)Get an overview of Indiana’s data tools and access points (both federal and state sources, including Census Bureau). Get a brief primer on the importanceofgeographyandGISinfindingandpresenting your data.

Generational Genie: Why VirtualTeen Programming is Here to Stay (TLEU)Matthew StephensonRoom: Veterans 1 (3:20 p.m.)COVID-19 changed youth’s interactions with each other and their communities. Current and future teens may expect post-COVID virtual programs,whichbenefitedthoseunabletofindtransportation to the library and allowed teens to findnewavenuesforsocial-emotionallearning.

How to Use Read Aloud Indiana ListJenny Yergin, Lindsay Walters & CommitteeRoom: Veterans 5 (3:20 p.m.)We will present the 2022 Read Aloud Indiana lists, then offer a workshop on how to develop programming around the titles. This session will providespecificexamplesonhowyoucanusethese books in a classroom or library setting beyond just reading them aloud.

Intellectual Freedom Challenges in Your LibraryCarey LaBella, Ashley Fletcher, Kristin Patrick, Rachel Jamieson & Chad HeckRoom: Salon 4-5 (3:20 p.m.)Challenges to books, materials, and programs happen. Strong policies, trained staff, and effective communication help us navigate the challenge process. Join this interactive session by leaders of the Intellectual Freedom Committee.

Tuesday Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION FOUR

3:10/3:20 PM

Level Up Your Library LMS (TLEU)Joy Ann BoudreauRoom: Salon C-D (3:20 p.m.)I leveled up my school library’s Learning

Management System. I used Canvas for a few

years, but this past year, I took it through a

complete rehaul from the ground up. These

concepts and resources shared can apply to any

LMS or even be transferred over to a website.

Systemic Racism, Staff Training & YouAshley WadsworthRoom: Veterans 2 (3:10 p.m.)Discussing matters of race is hard. Not talking

about it makes life harder - for you, your staff, and

your customers. Learn how Vigo County Public

Library created a task force, selected resources

for staff training, and how our future training will

evolve.

Up Next: Ensuring a LeadershipPipeline with Succession PlanningAmanda E. StanderferRoom: Salon 6-8 (3:10 p.m.)Learn how to formalize talent development and

ensure leadership continuity by developing a

succession plan. Don’t get caught off-guard when

a key staff member leaves! By developing this tool,

your library will have the right leaders in place

andcaneffectivelyrespondtostaffingchanges

without skipping a beat.

When the Going Gets Tough, the ToughLead Through Adaptive Leadership Vincci KwongRoom: Veterans 4 (3:10 p.m.)The top-down, sideways, and bottom-up

leadership approaches are well known. However,

are you aware of adaptive leadership? In this

session, the speaker will introduce the concept

of adaptive leadership and discuss the three

important elements. Examples will illustrate

how the four adaptive practices help to handle

adaptive changes.

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9:30 a.m.

8:25/8:35 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

11:35 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 177:30 a.m. Registration Opens (Atrium)

10:15 a.m.

Book Awards Luncheon(Pre-Registration Required)Keynote: Francesca Zappia

Freedom Hall

1:40/1:50 p.m.

Lunch Break & Exhibit Hall

Author Signing & Coffee Break with Exhibitors

Keynote: A’Lelia BundlesGrand Ballroom

10:45/10:55 a.m. Breakout Session Two

Breakout Session Three

3:30 p.m. Breakout Session Four

2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall & NetworkingExhibit Hall Closes at 3:30 p.m.

Breakout Session One

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Salon E Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, Nov. 17: Breakout Sessions

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8:25AM

8:35AM

10:45AM

10:55AM

1:45PM

1:55PM

3:30PM

Salon A

Getting the MostOut of INSPIRE

K. ClevelandTLEU

Data Visualization Tools for Librarians

H. RaylTLEU

Salon B

RDA Cataloging Essentials for the Curious Cataloger

A. Morrison & L. Dekydtspotter

TLEU

Community Connection for Newly Employed

Workers During COVIDK. Ladell

Have We Met? Reintroducing Your Academic Library

to New &Returning Students

N. Casas

Tech Services Roundtable

M. Hahn

Salon C-D

The Digital Citizen & Cyber Civics

A. Pope & K. McMahonTLEU

Seeing Library Through Patron’s Eyes

G. Peverill-Conti & A. Zand

Content in theTime of COVID

M. Lutz

Taking Curbside tothe Next Level

T. Alma, L. Gentry, J. Wendorf, D. Schirmer, J.

Kohlmeyer

Salon 1-3 AISLE Meeting

Indiana Author Panel J.D. Anderson, C. Geduld.

L.Martin & J.F. AllenH. Rumschlag, Moderator

But I Saw It Online...It Must Be True!

T. Buchanan

Becoming Energy Independent at Your

LibraryR. Anderson, L. Hobbs, M.

Abplanalp & L. Malloy

Salon 4-5

Terra Incognita: Exploring Library’s

UnderutilizedExterior Environments

J. Faber & T. Smith

Digital Equity During a Pandemic & Beyond

L. O’Brien

Imaginary Indiana: ContemporaryHoosier Fiction

B. Shoup

Salon 6-8 IALA Meeting

Preparing for the 2022Legislative SessionK. Howe, K. Ehinger,

C. Mitchem & T. Vance

The Action of Inaction: Library Neutrality in the Wake of Social Unrest

M. Ameen

Library of Things PanelR. Hooton, M. McClelland

& L. Hobbs

Veterans 1 IPLA Meeting

Removing Implicit Bias: Creating the

JEDI EnvironmentE. Jennings

Harnessing the Power of Servant Leadership

R. Lemons

Veterans 2

Leave the Fear Behind: How to Love Change

B. Lemons

Informed Decision Making: Moving Forward with Confidence

E. Ellis & C. Dobbs

Five Simple Ways to Keep Your Network

SecureB. Hubbard

TLEU

Flexible Meeting Spaces for All Library Sizes

S. Anglemyer &A. Kotman

Veterans 3

Keep Indiana Learning: Collaborating Statewide

L. Darnay

Programming for TeensD. Rogers

Deep Dive intoFollett’s Destiny

J. BerryTLEU

Veterans 4

Community Connections: The

Power of PartnershipD. Jia, N. Burnard &

C. Bailey

Happiness = Health=Creativity = Happiness

C. Hedge

Standing Up for Truth: Role of Libraries in Disinformation Age

A. Loewen & O. Olaniyi

Boxing for Our PatronsA. Knight

Veterans 5

Building Better Relationships atWork and Life

D. Seckman

Young Hoosier Book Awards Reveal

D. Acord & Panel

Breakout Session One Breakout Session Two Breakout Session Three Breakout Session Four

Wed. Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION ONE

8:25/8:35 AM

AISLE MeetingAssociation of Indiana SchoolLibrary Educators MembersRoom: Salon 1-3 (8:25 a.m.)

Community Connections:The Power of PartnershipDie Jia, Craig Bailey & Nathaniel BurnardRoom: Veterans 4 (8:25 a.m.)Learn about Allen County Public Library’s experiencecollaboratingwithlocalnonprofitstoengage patrons in entrepreneurship and career readiness. We’ll tell you how those programs evolved during the pandemic to survive and thrive in a virtual environment.

The Digital Citizen and Cyber Civics:Imperatives in 21st Century Education (TLEU)Andrew Pope & Kevin McMahonRoom: Salon C-D (8:35 a.m.)Today’s youth are growing up in a world fundamentally different from our own, and spend a large portion of their lives interacting in digital spaces. Public libraries can play a role in developing these digital citizens, giving them tools to engage online, keep them safe, and contribute to civil discourse. Learn about what Vigo County Public Library developed for K-8th grade.

Getting the Most Out of INSPIRE (TLEU)Kara ClevelandRoom: Salon A (8:35 a.m.)INSPIRE can be overwhelming because of all of the great resources that are available. The interface has changed a bit, too, to try to make it moreuserfriendly.JoinISLtofindouthowtogetthe most out of the databases and learn about the marketing resources available to you that can help you promote INSPIRE in your library and community.

Keep Indiana Learning: Collaborating StatewideLena G. DarnayRoom: Veterans 3 (8:35 a.m.)In an instant, we went from a system of libraries and schools to a systemic collection of support for teachers, leaders, and patrons. Let us look at how to keep up the collaboration across the state and continue to offer virtually different options of learning, reading, and connection.

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BREAKOUT SESSION ONE8:25/8:35 AM

IALA MeetingIndiana Academic Library Association MembersRoom: Salon 6-8 (8:25 a.m.)

IPLA MeetingIndiana Public Library Assocation MembersRoom: Veterans 1 (8:35 a.m.)Join members of the IPLA Advisory Committee and learn more about what’s going on in Indiana public libraries. Share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns with committee members in this casual meet-and-greet.

Leave the Fear Behind: Learning to Love ChangeBeka LemonsRoom: Veterans 2 (8:25 a.m.)In this session, we will investigate why the very thought of change strikes fear into the heart of many library employees. We will offer strategies for identifying the source of your fear, learning how to deal with it, and getting beyond fear to become active agents of change. We will also discuss ways to help others work through change through positive leadership techniques.

RDA Cataloging Essentialsfor the Curious Cataloger (TLEU)Andrea Morrison & Lori DekydtspotterRoom: Salon B (8:25 a.m.)Explore the basics of RDA descriptive cataloging standards. Gain a greater understanding of current RDA cataloging principles and approaches for monographs. Participants will leave with practical resources (such as a bibliography) and an appreciation for RDA cataloging’s value.

BREAKOUT SESSION TWO10:45/10:55 AM

Data Visualization Tools for Librarians (TLEU)Heather RaylRoom: Salon A (10:55 a.m.)Do you have data that you want to use to tell a

visually interesting story? Come get a whirlwind

tour of the tools and techniques that are available

to you to create compelling statements using the

data you are already collecting.

Happiness = Health = Creativity = HappinessCynthia HedgeRoom: Veterans 4 (10:45 a.m.)Ever feel stressed or overwhelmed by life? Do

youeverwishyouhadmorejoy,fulfillment,and

peace? If so, this program is for you! It will help

you deal with life’s ups and downs. It will show

you strategies that really work to boost your

happiness, health, and creativity. Try new tools.

Build up your resilience toolbox!

Indiana Author PanelHella Rumschlag, ModeratorRoom: Salon 1-3 (10:45 a.m.)Let’s talk about writing and reading books with

Indiana authors! Join us for a conversation with

John David Anderson, Carolyn Geduld, Laura

Martin & John F. Allen. Meet them at the book

signing immediately following this session!

Informed Decision Making:Moving Forward with ConfidenceEmily Ellis & Cheryl DobbsRoom: Veterans 2 (10:45 a.m.)Gathering and maintaining statistics is a love-hate

relationship. It’s time consuming and can often end

in frustration, but future planning and identifying

gaps in service rely on a solid foundation of

carefully curated evidence and information.

Preparing for 2022 Indiana Legislative SessionKristi Howe, Kelly Ehinger,Chris Mitchem & Trevor VanceRoom: Salons 6-8 (10:45 a.m.)Join members of the ILF Advocacy Committee as

we hear from the statehouse experts at

Bose Public Affairs Group.

BREAKOUT SESSION TWO10:45/10:55 AM

Programming for TeensDiane RogersRoom: Veterans 3 (10:55 a.m.)Hear from high school librarians who deal with teens every day. Learn what teens are looking for and gain ideas on how to keep them occupied in the library without having to “shush” them constantly.

Removing Implicit Bias:Creating the JEDI Environment Erin JenningsRoom: Veterans 1 (10:55 a.m.)Zaretta Hammond said, “Culture is like the air we breathe, permeating all we do.” Many of today’s conversations are centered around social and economic justice. Erin from krM will present the JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) theme.

Seeing Your Library Through Your Patron’s EyesGreg Peverill-Conti & Adam ZandRoom: Salon C-D (10:55 a.m.)The Library Land Project looks at public libraries from the patron’s perspective. We have visited more than 300 public libraries since 2018 and love to share what we’ve seen and learned.

Terra Incognita: Exploring UnderutilizedExterior Environments for ExpandingPrograms & ServicesJackson Faber & Trista SmithRoom: Salon 4-5 (10:55 a.m.)COVID-19 forced libraries to pivot in providing services outside their facility walls. This session presents successful examples (storywalks, musical and artistic performances, drive-in movies, etc.), demonstrating how the exterior environment has been creatively utilized to meet patron needs as a reaction to COVID-19.

Transitioning & Sustaining Community Connection for Newly Employed Library Workers during COVID Kathy LadellRoom: Salon B (10:45 a.m.)This workshop will explore a library’s successes and failures in reaching out to a community during the stressful pandemic remote teaching and learning situation. Being a new library employee often means identifying your role, allies, and methods to reach the community served.

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Wed. Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION THREE

1:45/1:55 PM

The Action of Inaction: Library NeutralityIn the Wake of Social UnrestMahasin AmeenRoom: Salon 6-8 (1:45 p.m.)This session will discuss the differences between neutrality and objectivity within libraries, challenging the notion that libraries are a “neutral” space and recognizing that not choosing a side or remaining neutral is, in itself, an action.

Building Better Relationships at Work and Lifewith Kindness and GratitudeDavid SeckmanRoom: Veterans 5 (1:55 p.m.)Kindness and gratitude are essential ingredients for building strong professional and personal relationships. Learn how practicing “kind communication” can help determine the success of your interactions with co-workers and customers alike. Discover the most important ingredient to improving team dynamics, according to a large research project sponsored by Google.

But I Saw It Online...It Must Be True!Tammie BuchananRoom: Salons 1-3 (1:45 p.m.)All types of media share two commonalities: someone created it and it was created for a reason. In this time of fake news, high bias, and social media, what are some creative ways we can teach young people to be critical thinkers and responsible creators of information and media?

Content in the Time of COVID Melody LutzRoom: Salon C-D (1:55 p.m.)What a long, strange year it’s been. In this session, we’ll discuss how St. Joseph County Public Library responded to the COVID-19 pandemic by empowering staff to create new and innovative models for digital content and virtual programming. We’ll talk about the good (social services webpages), the bad (watch parties), and the just plain weird (blacksmithing, anyone?) and share everything we’re taking with us into 2022 and beyond.

BREAKOUT SESSION THREE1:45/1:55 PM

Deep Dive in Follett’s Destiny (TLEU)Joe BarryRoom: Veterans 3 (1:55 p.m.)Follett has shared great success in helping manage your school’s library collection with Destiny. Did you know it is also a powerful classroom tool that provides easy access to countless online educational resources? Learn how you can leverage Destiny’s features to create, collaborate and save valuable time by aligning these resources to meet your curricular needs today and in the future.

Digital Equity During a Pandemic and Beyond Lisa O’BrienRoom: Salon 5 (1:55 p.m.)Libraries have long been advocates for digital equity, but the pandemic made the issue even more urgent. In 2020, St. Joseph County Public Library created a Digital First service model that challengedustofindequitysolutionsdespitethechallenges of a pandemic. We created a drive-in laptop service, implemented remote help software, donated computer equipment, and much more. In this session, learn how your library can meet digital equity needs with new services.

Five Simple Ways to Keep Your NetworkSecure Against Rising Threats (TLEU)Brian HubbardRoom: Veterans 2 (1:45 p.m.)With cyberattacks on the rise, it’s imperative that libraries take action to secure their networks. In thissession,you’lllearnfivewaystoboostyourdefenses, including how to develop a disaster recoveryplanandthebenefitsofaneffectivefirewall.Takentogether,thesestrategieswillhelpyou develop an effective, multilayered security posture that protects your patrons’ data and keeps your library’s operations running smoothly.

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Wed. Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION THREE

1:45/1:55 PM

Have We Met? A Reintroduction of YourAcademic Library to New & Returning StudentsNicholas A. CasasRoom: Salon B (1:45 p.m.)IU-Northwest is pivoting back to in-person traditional classes, and the library is pivoting with it. Less students on campus during the pandemic meant new students and even second-year students had never set foot in the library and relied on online services instead. How does the library reintroduce itself to these students? The library partnered with the College of Arts & Sciences’ (COAS) First Year Seminar (FYS) classes to reach these students and create library instruction programs with a blend of information literary, virtual services, highlighted traditional services such as IUN’s Calumet Regional Archives.

Standing Up for Truth: The Role ofLibraries in the Mis/Disinformation AgeAlexandra Loewen & Olanike OlaniyiRoom: Veterans 4 (1:45 p.m.)We will present a report on the problem of misinformation and disinformation in our society with recommendations for all types of libraries and a resource guide for librarians. In small groups, participants will discuss how their own libraries are addressing misinformation/disinformation as well as ideas/recommendations from the presentation that most resonate for their libraries. Come prepared to discuss ideas and share!

BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR3:30 PM

Becoming Energy Indepedent at Your LibraryRick Anderson, Lynn Hobbs,Loren Malloy & Mary AbplanalpRoom: Salons 1-3 (3:30 p.m.)Energy-savings projects like solar power can significantlyimpactyourlibrary’senergyandoperational costs. Join Rick Anderson from Johnson-Melloh Solutions and a panel of librarians to learn more about energy conservation projects at Indiana libraries. Find out about trends in energy costs, State funding opportunities for energy savings projects, and how these projects can help your library become energy independent.

Boxing for Our Patrons: Stepping in theRing to Provide In-Person Programs for AllAmy KnightRoom: Veterans 4 (3:30 p.m.)Are you Zoomed out? Learn how Perry County Public Library fought for in-person programming for those who just didn’t want to go online. The staff boxed their programs and learned how much fun boxing is for everyone! They not only reached their normal audience, but also increased their participation. The presenter will share her journey from a temporary to a permanent program. See every learning step taken from funding and staffingconcernsandlearnhowyoucanstartboxing too!

Flexible Meeting Spaces for Libraries of All SizesSally Anglemyer & Andrew KotmanRoom: Veterans 2 (3:30 p.m.)We will look at several libraries of differing sizes to explore how they meet the needs of their patrons as a community center. We will review trends in furniturethatsupportflexibilityanduniquewaysto provide meeting space in an existing library.

Harnessing the Power of Servant LeadershipBeka LemonsRoom: Veterans 1 (3:30 p.m.)Inthissession,wewilltalkaboutthebenefitsof servant leadership and how it can be used to move your staff (and your organization) forward. We will focus on putting the theory of servant leadership into practice in your organization.

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Wed. Session DescriptionsBREAKOUT SESSION FOUR

3:30 PM

Imaginary Indiana:Contemporary Indiana FictionBarbara ShoupRoom: Salon 4-5 (3:30 p.m.)Novelist Barbara Shoup will share a short video featuringsuccessfulHoosierfictionwriters,including Susan Neville, Angela Jackson-Brown, Helen Frost, Maurice Broaddus, Jay Coles, Saundra Mitchell, and others. She will then discuss the wide rangeofcontemporaryfictionbyIndianawriters,offering suggestions for books and authors well suited for library promotion and library programs. There will be time for Q&A at the end.

Library of Things PanelRoanna Hooton, Matt McClelland & Lynn HobbsRoom: Salon 6-8 (3:30 p.m.)Library of Things is a great way for patrons to participate in the sharing economy. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Learn from the three panel members who each operate LoT a little bit differently. From bicycles to ice cream makers to health literacy kits, you’ll learn how we displayed, cataloged and funded our collections.

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BREAKOUT SESSION FOUR3:30 PM

Taking Curbside to the Next LevelTraci Alma, Deirdre Schirmer, Julie WendorfLuke Gentry & Jake KohlmeyerRoom: Salon C-D (3:30 p.m.)Panelists from across the state will provide a framework for creating and supporting this new important service. While the pandemic may have compelled organizations into curbside delivery, manylibrarieshavediscoveredthebenefitsduringCOVID - and beyond.

Technical Services Division RoundtableMichelle Hahn & Tech Services DivisionRoom: Salon B (3:30 p.m.)Do you have a burning TS question? Are you curious about the TS Division and its activities? Or do you simply want to meet and network with other folks that do the same work that you do? The TS Division Roundtable is right for you!

Young Hoosier Book Awards RevealDebbie Acord & YHBA MembersRoom: Veterans 5 (3:30 p.m.)At this session, we will reveal the Young Hoosier list for 2022-2023. We will also share ideas and crowd-source additional ways to use the list in your program.

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Mary AbplanalpAbplanalp is the director at Jennings County Public Library.

Debbie AcordAcord is the corporation media specialist for Adams Central Community Schools.

Traci AlmaAlma is the Readers’ Services assistant manager at Allen County Public Library.

Mahasin AmeenAmeen is the teaching and learning librarian as liaison to the IUPUI School of Social Work and School of Informatics and Computing.

Rick AndersonAnderson is the business development director at Johnson Melloh Solutions.

Sally AnglemyerAnglemyer is a principal and senior interior designer at Arkos Design.

Craig Bailey Bailey is a senior librarian in the Business, Science, & Technology Department of the Allen County Public Library.

Joe BarryBarry works in technology sales for Follett School Solutions.

Sarah Jane BattBatt is the manager of the Shared System at Indianapolis Public Library.

Mary BooneBooneisanonfictionauthorandadventurer.

JoyAnn BoudreauBoudreau is a teacher librarian at Hamilton Southeastern Intermediate Junior High.

Laura BernhardtBernhardt is a research and instruction librarian at the University of Southern Indiana’s David L. Rice Library.

Beth BrandonBrandon is the manager of education at the Indiana Historical Society.

Kimberly Brown-HardenBrown-Harden is the area resource manager for the Indianapolis Public Library - West Region.

Gary BrowningBrowning is a lead security engineer at Indiana University.

Tamara BuchananBuchanan is a children’s librarian for the Indianapolis Public Library’s Eagle Branch.

Nathaniel BurnardBurnard is the main library manager of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne.

Nicholas CasasCasas is the assistant librarian for teaching and learning at Indiana University-Northwest.

Kara ClevelandClevelandisprofessionaldevelopmentofficesupervisor at Indiana State Library. Rob CullinCullin is the managing principal at ReThinking Libraries.

Lena G. DarnayDarnay is the professional learning specialist of digital learning for the Central Indiana Educational Service Center in Indianapolis.

Lori DekydtspotterDekydtspotter is an associate librarian at Lilly Library.

Cheryl DobbsDobbs has been the executive director of the Greenwood Public Library for 9 years.

Kelly EhingerEhinger is the director of the Adams Public Library System.

Emily EllisEllis is the assistant director at the Greenwood Public Library.

Jackson FaberFaber is a principal at Hafer in Evansville and an award-winning architect and designer.

Ashley FletcherFletcher is a teen and reference librarian at West Lafayette Public Library.

Darlene FoxFox has been the eResource coordinator for IndyPL for three years.

Luke GentryGentry is the Adult Services assistant librarian at Vigo County Public Library.

Michelle HahnHahn is the assistant librarian and sound recording cataloger in the William & Gayle Cook Music Library at Indiana University-Bloomington.

Chad HeckHeck is a librarian at Pike High School in Indianapolis.

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Speaker BiosCynthia A. HedgeHedge is a trainer, facilitator and consultant to non-profitorganizations,businesses,governmentalagencies, schools, professionals and individuals.

Lynn HobbsHobbs is the library director at Pendleton Community Public Library.

Robert HokeHoke is an Indianapolis-based consultant providing strategic planning, evaluation, research, and grant management services since 1997.

Roanna HootonRoanna Hooton is the adult services coordinator at New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library.

Michelle HouserHouser is a district library coordinator at Bellmont Senior High School.

Kristi HoweHowe is the executive director of the Vigo County Public Library.

Brian HubbardHubbard is ENA’s senior manager of customer services for the Midwest and Northeast regions.

Rachel JamiesonJamieson is a public services librarian at the Indianapolis Public Library-Lawrence.

Erin JenningsJennings is a registered interior designer and an associate partner at krM Architecture.

Die JiaJia is the manager of the Business, Science & Technology Department with the Allen County Public Library.

Jennifer JohnsonJohnson is the head of digitization services at IUPUI University Library.

Amy KnightAmy is the head of Children & YA services at Perry County Public Library.

Jake KohlmeyerKohlmeyer is a librarian at Evansville Vanderburgh Public Library.

Andrew KotmanKotman is an account manager with Michigan OfficeEnvironments.

Vincci KwongKwong is the head of Web Services and the assessment & UX researcher at IU South Bend’s Franklin D. Schurz Library.

Carey LaBellaLaBella is an adult reference librarian at Vigo County Public Library.

Kathy LadellLadell is a reference library at the University of Cincinnati Clermont College.

Deb LambertLambert is the director of collection management at Indianapolis Public Library.

Beka LemonsLemons is the director of the Huntington City-Township Public Library.

Alexandra LoewenLoewen is a member of the Librarian WikiWisdom Task Force.

KT LoweLowe is the assistant librarian for instruction at IU East.

Melody LutzLutz is a digital content specialist at the St. Joseph County Public Library.

Loren MalloyMalloy is the director at the Danville-Center Township Public Library.

Sara MaloneyMaloney is the manager of research and technology at the St. Joseph County Public Library.

Martina MathisenMathisen is a training and communication skills coach.

Matthew McClellandMcClelland is the director at Putnam County Public Library.

Kelsey McLaneMcLane is the library services specialist working with students and faculty at Goshen College.

Kevin McMahonMcMahon is an assistant librarian in youth services at the Vigo County Public Library.

Melissa MeridaMerida is the director of the Floyd County Library.

Rachel MilburnMilburn is the teen services manager at the Frankfort Community Public Library.

Derek MillerMiller is the 3D developer at IUPUI University Library.

Christopher MitchemMitchem is a public affairs specialist at Bose Public Affairs Group.

Andrea MorrisonMorrison is a librarian at the Herman B. Wells Library.

Shirley MullinMullin is the owner of Kids Ink Children’s Bookstore in Indianapolis.

Janet NelsonNelson is a principal and senior consultant with ReThinking Libraries.

Tara NtumbaNtumba is the support group director at Brooke’s Place and a therapist.

Lisa O’BrienO’Brien is director of development and member of the Senior Leadership team at St. Joseph County Public Library.

Olanike OlaniyiOlaniyi is a diversity fellow and collection development librarian at Indianapolis Public Library.

Pierce OverbeekeOverbeeke is a risk management representative at Astra Insurance Group.

Kristin PatrickPatrick is the blended learning coach at Noblesville Schools.

Greg Peverill-ContiPeverill-Conti is a co-founder of the Library Land Project.

Rona PlummerPlummer is the director of branch services for St. Joseph County Public Library.

Andrew PopePope is a youth services librarian at Vigo County Public Library.

Kathleen RauthRauth is a K-8 media specialist at the Center for Inquiry 2.

Heather RaylRayl is the director of technology and special services at Vigo County Public Library.

Amy RetarthaRetartha is a program assistant at St. Joseph County Public Library.

Diane RogersRogers is the media specialist for Wayne Township Schools.

Hella RumschlagRumschlag is a retired school media specialist and serves on the ILF Annual Conference Committee.

David SeckmanSeckman is the director of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library.

Deidre SchirmerSchirmer is the public services manager at Morrisson-Reeves Public Library.

Barbara ShoupShoup is the author of eight novels and the writer-in-residence at the Indiana Writer Center.

Trista SmithSmith is the library director at Newburgh Chandler Public Library.

Katie SpringerSpringer is the state data center coordinator and reference librarian at the Indiana State Library.

Kris SpringerSpringer is the manager of customer service for the St. Joseph County Public Library.

Amanda StanderferStanderfer is the founder and lead consultant for Fast Forward Libraries.

Matthew StephensonStephenson is a surprisingly funny teen librarian at Pendleton Community Public Library.

Trevor VanceVance is a principal with Bose Public Affairs Group.

Ashley WadsworthWadsworth is the tech team training librarian at Vigo County Public Library.

Lindsay WaltersWalters is a teacher-librarian at Mary Beck Elementary.

Julie WendorfWendorf is the director of the Crown Point Community Library

Cheryl WrightWright is the manager of Organizational Learning and Development at Indianapolis Public Library.

Jenny YerginYergin is the assistant manager for Children’s Services at Anderson Public Library.

Adam ZandZand is a co-founder of the Library Land Project.

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Author BiosJohn F. AllenisanAmericanspeculativefictionauthorknownforhisbest-

selling novel, The God Killers: An Ivory Blaque Novel (2013), as well as

Codename: Knight Ranger (2015), Codename: Knight Ranger, The God Particle

Conspiracy (2016), and his short story collection The Best is Yet to Come

(2019). Visit johnfallenauthor.com for more details.

John David Anderson is the author of many highly acclaimed kid books,

including the New York Times Notable Book Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, Posted,

Granted, One Last Shot, and Stowaway. He lives with his wonderful wife, two

frawesome kids, and clumsy cat, Smudge, in Indianapolis. You can visit him

online at www.johndavidanderson.org.

Maurice Broaddus is the author of the urban fantasy trilogy, The Knights of

Breton Court, the steampunk works, Buffalo Soldier and Pimp My Airship (for

which he won the Indiana Authors Award for Genre), and the middle-grade

detective novel, The Usual Suspects. He lives in Indianapolis. Learn more at

MauriceBroaddus.com.

Carolyn Geduld is a mental health professional and author of three novels:

Take Me Out the Back, Who Shall Live, and The Struggle (to be released in

June 2022). She has also written more than 30 published short stories. Most

ofherfictionisabouttheconsequencesofcrime.ShelivesinBloomington.

Contact her at www.carolyngeduld.com.

Rob Harrell wrote and illustrated the middle-grade novel Wink and the Life

of Zarf series. He created the syndicated comic strip Big Top and is currently

working on Adam@Home. His most recent graphic novel, Batpig: When Pigs

Fly, was released in October. He lives in Zionsville with his wife. To contact Rob

and to see more, visit www.robharrell.com.

Angela Jackson-Brown is an award-winning writer, poet and playwright. She

is author of Drinking From a Bitter Cup, House Repairs, and her latest novel,

When Stars Rain Down. The Alabama Library Association recently awarded her

the Alabama Authors Award in poetry. For more information, visit

www.angelajacksonbrown.com.

Laura Martin is a mom by day and a middle grade author by night. After

spendingsixyearsteachingthefineartofdreamchasingasateacher,sheis

enjoying every minute of this lifelong dream of being an author. She lives in the

Indianapolis area with her family. You can connect with her on Instagram

@LauraMartinBooks or at www.lauramartinbooks.com.

Francesca Zappia is the award-winning author of YA books including Made

You Up, Eliza and Her Monsters, and Now Entering Addamsville, as well as

the online serialized story The Children of Hypnos. She graduated from the

University of Indianapolis with a degree in Computer Science and Mathematics

and is currently pursuing her MBA. Visit www.francescazappia.com/about.

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