INTO THE ROARING TWENTIES OCTOBER 19-21, 2020 MLA & DLA JOINT LIBRARY CONFERENCE

HYATT REGENCY CHESAPEAKE BAY CAMBRIDGE, MD

CONFERENCE SPONSORS

PLATINUM Enoch Pratt Free Library and Howard County Library System: Conference Reception Co-Sponsors Eastern Shore Regional Library, Southern Maryland Regional Library Association and Western Maryland Regional Library: Conference Tote Bags Maryland State Library: Wednesday Keynote Speaker Library of Congress: Thursday Banquet Speaker Delaware Library Association: Friday Keynote Speaker Frederick County Public Libraries: Ice Cream Break and Sched Mobile App Carroll County Public Library, Cecil County Public Library, Baltimore County Public Library and Segal: Author Award Luncheon Co-Sponsors

GOLD Harford County Public Library: Maryland Author Award Calvert Library, Charles County Public Library, St. Mary’s County Library, Southern Maryland Regional Library Association: Lanyard & Badge Holder Combination

SILVER Prince George’s County Memorial Library System: Pub Quiz Martha Grahame: Audio Visual Montgomery County Public Libraries: Thursday Cocktail Hour Delaware Division of Libraries: On Site Conference Program Midwest Tape: Friday Vendor Coffee Service and WIX Subscription

BRONZE Talbot County Free Library: Flowers Worcester County Library: Ribbons Caroline County Public Library Co-Sponsor, Queen Anne’s County Library Co-Sponsor: Pens Talbot County Free Library: WIX Internet Access KEYNOTE SPEAKERS 2020 VENDORS & BOOTHS 3D Herndon 25 30 Minute Shakespeare 18 Association Book Exhibit 36 Baker & Taylor 30 Becker Morgan Group 21 Bound to Stay Bound 15 Brodart 3 Douron 16, 17 EBSCO 1 Florida State University School of Information 5 Ingram Library Services 9 Michael W. Twitty Alix Rickloff Stephen Thompson Dhonielle Clayton Library Interiors with MELOS 10 Library of Congress Federal An African-American and Critically acclaimed author of A writer, editor, and reviewer Hailing from the Washington, Credit Untion 33 Jewish writer, culinary historical fiction, Alix Rickloff's for NPR Music, Stephen D.C. suburbs on the Maryland MD Center for School Safety 2 historian, and educator, family tree includes a knight Thompson speaks into any side, Dhonielle Clayton earned MD Correctional Enterprises 29 Michael Twitty is the author of who fought during the War of microphone that will have an MA in Children's Literature Maryland Relay 22 The Cooking Gene, which won the Roses (his brass rubbings him, and appears as a from Hollins University and an MEDI 32 the 2018 James Beard hang in her dining room) and a frequent panelist on All Songs MFA in Writing for Children at Midwest Tape 14 Foundation Book Award for soldier who sided with Charles Considered. Since 2010, the New School. She taught NASA 26, 27 Book of the Year as well as the I during the English Civil War Thompson has been a fixture secondary school for several Notary Training Network Table category for writing. Southern (hence the family's hasty on the weekly NPR years and is now a librarian at Overdrive 22 Living named Twitty one of emigration to America). With roundtable podcast Pop Harlem Village Academies, is Penguin Random House 31 Fifty People Changing the inspiration like that, what else Culture Happy Hour, which he one of the Playaway Pre-Loaded Products 20 South and theRoot.com could she do but start writing created and developed with #WeNeedDiverseBooks Quinn Evans Architects 39 added him to their 100 her own stories? She lives in NPR correspondent Linda librarians, and co-founder of Recorded Books 11 most influential Maryland in a house that's Holmes. In 2008, he and Bob CAKE Literacy, a creative TLC - The Library Corp 6 African-Americans seen its own share of history. Boilen created the NPR Music kitchen whipping up decadent World Book Table under 45. So when she's not writing, she video series Tiny Desk – and decidedly diverse – See Next Page for Vendor Presentations can usually be found trying to Concerts. In the years since, literary confections for middle keep it from falling down. The he has provided music- grade, young adult and Way to London is her latest themed commentaries for women's fiction readers. release. NPR programs such as , and .

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 6 Poster Session Come learn about innovative projects, services, and research conducted by your fellow Maryland and Delaware libraries, all in one spot. Come by anytime on Monday to explore the posters yourself or drop in between 10:00-10:30 or 2:30-3:00 to interact Vendor Presentation with the posters’ authors. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to get ideas, network with colleagues, and to see what Schedule is new in Maryland and Delaware libraries. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2020 Time Company Topic Silent Auction 8:30 Notary Training Network Notary Essentials: The Basics Find something you just can’t go home without at the Silent Auction! Check out the display in the Chesapeake Ballroom throughout the 9:00 3-D Herndon 3D Printing for Game and Conference while visiting the vendors. Bidding will end Tuesday Tabletop Building at 5:30pm. On Wednesday, starting at 10:30am, pay for your item(s) at the book table in the Chesapeake Ballroom foyer. 9:30 NASA Explore with NASA Projects Silent Auction Schedule: Tuesday 8:00am to 5:30pm in Science, Citizen Science, Afterschool and Makerspaces

10:00 Recorded Books Rbdigital - More Unlimited Content Beer Shindig in One Place eAudiobooks, Comics, Are you attending a preconference this year? Magazines, Streaming Video, and more Looking forward to catching up with your library friends on Monday night? Come grab a brew at 10:30 MD Center for School Safety Maryland Safe School Anonymous our BEER SHINDIG! We will be in the Michener’s Tip Line Lounge (Lobby Lounge) from 7 to 9pm on Monday. See You There! 11:00 30 Minute Shakespeare Fun on Your Feet with 30 Minute Shakespeare and Word Juggling 11:30 MD Correctional Enterprises Maryland Correctional Enterprises iSchool Graduates (MCE) 101 A special invitation to all iSchool graduates! Presentations will take place outside of the vendor arena. Calling all graduates of the University of Maryland iSchool for a Monday reception from 7 to 8pm. Meet and greet fellow alumni, iSchool faculty and college leaders. Conference Committee 2019 - 2020 MLA Steering Committee Acronym Key Naomi Keppler, MLA Conference Director Andrea Berstler, President MARYLAND Tyler Wolfe, MLA Assistant Director Morgan Miller, Vice President/President Elect ACRL MD Association of College & Research Sarah Katz, DLA Conference Co-Chair Mary Anne Bowman, Secretary Libraries, MD Catherine Wimberly, DLA Conference Chair Carl Olson, Treasurer CC Conference Committee Margaret Carty, MLA Executive Director Naomi Keppler, Conference Director CSD Children’s Services Division Kate Monagan, Vendors David Dahl, ALA Councilor FoLIG Future of Libraries Interest Group Amy Jenkins, Silent Auction Chair Joe Thompson, Past President GIIG Government Information Interest Group Mike Kiel, Pub Quiz Chair Margaret Carty, Executive Director IFP Intellectual Freedom Panel Sean Hogan, Poster Session Chair LAIG Library Advocacy Interest Group DLA Executive Board Maryland LDD Leadership Development Division Alison Wessel, President LLTC Library Leadership Training Committee Andrea Berstler Sean Hogan Janet Salazar Catherine Wimberley, Vice President/Conference Chair Kristen Bodvin Kelsey Hughes Carrie Sanders MAPIG Maryland Adult Programming Interest Group Marlowe Bogino, Secretary MIG Maker Interest Group Betsey Brannen Robin Jacobsen Ryiesha Simms Jaclyn Hale, Treasurer MLA Maryland Library Association David Brennan Amy Jenkins Sabine Simonson Lauren Wallis, ALA Councilor June Birttingham Jennifer Jones Alan Simpson Sarah Katz, Past President MLATECH Technology Committee Ana Carroll Lisa Jones Robin Soma-Dudley Dr. Annie Norman, Delaware State Librarian MLLI Maryland Library Leadership Institute Jackie Cassidy Lisa Kenyon Deb Spurrier Kay Bowes, President, Friends of Delaware Libraries MSDE Maryland State Department of Education Mou Chakraborty Kacey Martin Conni Strittmatter Amanda McCollom, CRLD President MSL Maryland State Library Anita Crawford Morgan Miller Lisa Swain Katelynn Scott, DASL President NMIG New Member Interest Group EJ Dowling Amy Miller Meyers Pam Taylor Pam Stevens, PLD President OSIG Outreach Services Interest Group Jim DeArmey Ryan O’Grady Andrea Thomas Jessica Webb, YSD President PDP Professional Development Panel Sam Eddington Carl Olson Priscilla Thomas PSD Public Services Division Lois Entner Lisa Petrecca Joe Thompson Internet Café RAIG Reader’s Advisory Interest Group Josephine Ford Bina Pittman KennethWayne Thompson SMUG Social Media Users Group Linda Gorman Carrie Raines Hannah Wilkes The Internet Café will be open from Monday through the conference. The Café is located SSD Support Staff Division Melissa Gotsch Krista Regester Joy Zimmer TIG Teen Interest Group Pat Hofmann Ashley Rogers outside the Chesapeake Ballroom. Sponsored by Harford County Public Library. TSD Technical Services Division Delaware DELAWARE Catherine Wimberley, Conference Chair CRLD College and Research Libraries Division Sarah Katz, Conference Co-Chair Continuing Education DASL Delaware Association of School Librarians Patricia Brown DDL Delaware Division of Libraries Renate Cumming Contact Hours DLA Delaware Library Association Elizabeth Kloetzer The final decision on whether or not to award Katie McDonough CEUs for any program lies with the Staff FODL Friends of Delaware Libraries Alison Miller Coordinator for each library system. PLD Public Libraries Division Rosie Mujica YSD Youth Services Division Kaitlyn Tanis Hilary Welliver

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7:30 Registration Opens 9:00 - 12:00 Whole Person Librarianship: Social Work Concepts for Excellent 9:00 - 4:00 Teens as Critical Thinkers and Interested Patron Services Learners Sara Zettervall - Consultant and Trainer, Whole Person Librarianship Kelsey Hughes - she/her/hers, Adult & Teen Services In a country that seems to grow more divided by the day, libraries are Specialist, Prince George’s County Memorial Library one of the few places to bring together people from all walks of life. Sara Zettervall System; Patty Langley - she/her/hers, Administrative People experiencing homelessness, immigrants and refugees, survivors Librarian, Delaware Division of Libraries; Carrie of cultural and personal violence, children with unsafe home lives, students living in poverty Sanders - she/her/hers, Youth Services Coordinator, while seeking a degree - these patrons all use our buildings alongside those who have more Maryland State Library; Rachel West - she/her/hers, stable circumstances. How can we foster understanding and a sense of belonging when we're Youth Services Librarian, Appoquinimink all sharing the same space? Social workers learn how to structure their approach to foster Community Library, Middletown, DE Kelsey Hughes Patty Langley empathy-based service while being mindful of boundaries. We as librarians can strengthen our Computational thinking will be a vital skill for teens ability to provide excellent public service by following their example. This session introduces preparing to enter the 21st Century workforce, and the Whole Person Librarianship approach, which combines practical partnerships with the library can support the development of those concepts that can be applied to libraries regardless of a social work presence. We will explore skills by connecting digital learning to teens' the foundations of a relationship-based reference collection; practice understanding patrons interests and abilities in meaningful ways. Get through person-in-environment and cultural humility; and discuss the importance of reflective hands-on practice developing engaging experiences practices for sustainable service. The session will include topic overview talks, individual for your teens. This training was developed by reflection, and group conversations. YALSA and is being implemented nationwide in Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. order to transform libraries' approach to working Carrie Sanders Rachel West Sponsor: DLA-DDL with and supporting teens. This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: TIG This program is worth 6 contact hours of continuing education.

9:00 - 12:00 Our Only Hope - Storytime Training for Staff Who Don’t Work with Children Heather Hart - Children’s Librarian, Frederick County Public Libraries; Taylor Floria - Children’s Librarian, Frederick County Public Libraries What happens when the whole children's team is out of the branch for a mass flu outbreak or a bad pasta salad? Circulation Staff will save the day! Oh, No! You've never covered a children's program? What do you do? If you've never had formal storytime training or worked with children, running storytime entirely on your own is a daunting task. Heather Hart and Taylor Floria will help you explore Heather Hart Taylor Floria invaluable resources and background information so you are confident and prepared to step up to the challenge. Participants will leave with templates for future use, as well as have the opportunity to create a few materials for personalized storytime kits they can use in a pinch. Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: CSD/SSD/PSD This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.

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9:00 - 12:00 Compassion Fatigue and 9:00 - 4:00 Hands-On With Emerging Technology Liz Sunderman - Baltimore County Public Burnout: Putting the Pieces Together Library; Alexandra Houff - Baltimore County for Self-Care Public Library; Cynthia Dennis - Baltimore Lisa L. Kliever - LCSW-C, Mental Health Practitioner County Public Library; Erin Oh - Baltimore We live with a world where information is at our fingertips. Navigating the County Public Library; Eric Rutledge - information highway efficiently, learning changing systems, and policies, Baltimore County Public Library; Adryana and managing budget constraints are just a few of the stressors that can Carroll - Baltimore County Public Library contribute to burnout and compassion fatigue for Librarians. Lisa L. Kliever, How can public libraries prepare our a mental health practitioner with over 17 years of experience in advanced Lisa L. Kliever customers for the disruption that will occur trauma, will lead participants in a two-part workshop that will address burnout and compassion as new technologies replace traditional Liz Sundermann Alexandra Houff fatigue, their associated symptoms, and the response of our brains to these experiences. Using the ones? By letting them know what's work of Brené Brown, we will explore how our self-conscious emotions interfere with health self- happening and giving them the skills they'll care, learn the relationships between our personal values, self-care, and our emotional brain, and need to adapt! Join Baltimore County explore mindfulness activities to help us regulate our emotions in relationship to shame and guilt. Public Library emerging technology experts Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. for in-depth conversations about current Sponsor: CSD/SSD and emerging technology trends. After the This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. conversation, you'll be able to participate in hands-on training in XReality equipment, 9:00 - 12:00 Afterschool Universe: Bringing the Customer 3D printing certification, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, and Universe Down to Earch more! Participants from Maryland will leave Cynthia Dennis Erin Oh Sara Mitchell - Astrophysics Education with an account that will allow them to Specialist, NASA; Sarah Eyermann - borrow statewide tech ed gear. Session is Astrophysics Education Specialist, NASA; limited to 15 participants. Christina Milotte - Astrophysics Education Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to Specialist, NASA 1:00. Take middle schoolers on a journey through the Sponsor: MSL universe! Afterschool Universe is a freely-available This program is worth 6 contact hours of continuing out–of-school time astronomy curriculum education. developed by NASA for grades 6-8. Program sessions contain a variety of interdisciplinary hands- Sara Mitchell Sarah Eyermann Eric Rutledge Adryana Carroll on activities that can be used together or separately, or adapted to fit the needs of individual audiences. During the course of this workshop, participants will experience a selection of the interactive and engaging activities that students would do in the program, and they will depart with resources to support implementation of STEM programming in libraries. Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: MSL This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. Christina Milotte

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 10 MONDAY, October 19, 2020 Pre-Conferences 9:00 - 12:00 Leading at Many Levels 9:00 - 4:00 Law on the Frontlines: Maureen Sullivan - Organization Development Consultant, Maureen Resources for Public Library Sullivan Associates This session brings together participants from MLLI 2019 and Director's Reference University for a discussion on leadership and common themes in Maryland Joan Bellistri - Director, Anne Arundel County Law Library; libraries. Participants are encouraged to sign up in groups that include Catherine McGuire - Head of Reference and Outreach, Thurgood representatives from both senior leadership (Director's University Marshall State Law Library; Reena Shah - Executive Director, Maryland participants or executive leadership in general) as well as emerging leaders Access to Justice Commission Through an institutional partnership with the Maryland State Library (2019 MLLI graduates) within the same organization. BY INVITATION. Maureen Sullivan Joan Bellistri Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. and a uniform curriculum, the Conference of Maryland Court Law Sponsor: LLTC Library Directors and the Maryland Access to Justice Commission seek This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. to empower public librarians across the state to provide quality legal reference to patrons in their local communities. Trustworthy legal 9:00 - 4:00 Dungeons and Dragons in the Library information is a critical first step in ensuring that all Marylanders have Jake Ciarapica - Baltimore County Public Library access to justice. Law and legal reference constitute a specialized area of knowledge and resources. These Workshops will provide the tools Dungeons and Dragons, due to shows like Stranger Things, is more popular needed for legal reference and referrals. Choose Part I, Part II or both. than ever. Its seamless melding of storytelling, reading, and imagination 9:00 - 12:00 makes it the perfect fit for library programming; however the biggest Part I: Resources for Public Library Reference. The information hurdle is learning the rules. This workshop will demonstrate why D&D is Catherine McGuire perfect for library programming, showcase how to run a D&D program, presented in this training will enable reference staff to respond to a legal and most importantly, teach the rules of the game by playing the game. question with confidence. They will build an ability to recognize when a Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. question may need legal information; conduct an appropriate legal Sponsor: PSD reference interview; respond to a legal question with helpful This program is worth 6 contact hours of continuing education. Jake Ciarapica information without crossing into advice; and identify pertinent resources and referrals from the broad spectrum available. Learn how to 9:00 - 12:00 Build a Better Book with Maryland State restate a query for legal advice as an information request; locate basic Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped resources to address legal information requests; and identify relevant and helpful referral resources for use in responding to requests for legal Stacey Forsyth, PhD - Director, CU Science Discovery, assistance. University of Colorado, Boulder; Abigail DuPont - Special Reena Shah 1:00 - 4:00 Needs Library Associate, Bel Air Branch, Harford County Public Library; Amanda Gonzalez - Reference and Patron Part II: Topic Training with Real World Questions. The partnership Services Librarian, Maryland State Library for the Blind and continues with resource training focused on topics. Following on the Physically Handicapped; LaShawn Myles - Youth Services initial training, which centers on methods for approaching a legal Librarian, Maryland State Library for the Blind and reference questions and basic general resources, the topic training Physically Handicapped narrows in on frequently-asked topics, more deeply investigates The Build a Better Book (BBB) Program at the University Stacey Forsyth Abigail DuPont accessible resources for public library staff to utilize and develops the of Colorado, Boulder works with librarians and ability to locate information through use of hands-on exploration and makerspaces to create inclusive media. Come and learn assessment exercises. Topics include family law (divorce, custody, etc.) how to create a program for enthusiastic youth designers. and landlord-tenant and housing issues. Learn how to analyze a legal This session will explain the project and provide strategies reference question and classify the question into a broad topical for youth librarians to facilitate a program to help middle category and how to utilize topic-specific resources to identify and high school youth develop technology skills as they information related to the question. design and create accessible, multi modal picture books, Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. graphics, and games that can be seen, touched and heard. Sponsor: PSD Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Amanda Gonzalez LaShawn Myles This program is worth 6 contact hours of continuing education when attending both Part I Sponsor: MLS and Part II. If attending Park I or Part II only, the program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 11 MONDAY, October 19, 2020 Pre-Conferences 9:00 - 4:00 Understand and 1:00 - 4:00 Faking It: Leading with Mitigate Implicit Bias: Imposter Syndrome Optics Workshop Ty Hallmark - Founding and Producing Artistic Director of Ally Theater Suzanne Haley - Changing the Lens; Company Jacquelin McCoy - Changing the Lens Fake it till you make it, and then fake it some more! In this preconference session, attendees will learn all about imposter Through dialogue and exploration, learn how human syndrome, including what it is and how it can impede your work. biases are developed and discover ways to outsmart Presenter Ty Hallmark will discuss her experiences as a leader in a them. Participants will gain an understanding of how Suzanne Haley Jacquelin McCoy Ty Hallmark public-facing organization and finding success in the face of self-doubt. implicit or unconscious biases affect individuals, influence administrative structures, and impact She will also lead participants in exercises to help them flip imposter syndrome on its head by service to the public. This workshop will lead participants through exercises to increase personal crafting their own professional personas. and structural awareness and inspire cultural engagement to enhance library services. This session is led by Changing the Lens, which is a movement dedicated to promoting cultural humility, Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. inspiring cross-cultural engagement, and addressing the roots of societal injustice. Sponsor: LDD This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: IFP This program is worth 6 contact hours of continuing education. 1:00 - 4:00 NASA Family Science Night: STEM 1:00 - 4:00 Impact of Childhood Served Family Style Experience Sara Mitchell - Astrophysics Education Betsey Brannen - Children’s Services Supervisor, Specialist, NASA; Sarah Eyermann - Astrophysics Frederick County Public Libraries; Robin Soma-Dudley - Education Specialist, NASA; Christina Milotte - Library Associate, Anne Arundel County Library Astrophysics Education Specialist, NASA Sara Mitchell Sarah Eyermann In order to apply the concepts of whole-person Betsey Brannen Robin Soma-Dudley Support STEM success through “family PD”! Engaging families in a customer service, the libraries of the future must be familiar with the resultant effects of trauma, comfortable environment forges important connections between neglect and abuse. Over the past twenty years, study on adverse childhood experiences (ACE's) adults, children, and learning that continue beyond your program. The provided a glimpse into the effect these negative experiences provide, effects such as risky health NASA Family Science Night program focuses on the principles of whole- behaviors, chronic health conditions, and in some cases, early death. During this pre-conference, family learning through STEM activities that develop collaboration and Robin Soma-Dudley and Betsey Brannen will lead a conversation following a viewing of the communication skills between generations. This session explores the documentary “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope”. Afterwards, participants research-proven impacts of family STEM programming, introduces will be able to experience the science behind ACE's and brain development by joining with others family learning resources, and engages participants in activities that will to play the Brain Architecture Game. bring the whole family together in your library. Christina Milotte Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: CSD/SSD This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. Sponsor: DLA-YSD This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. 1:00 - 4:00 Mindfulness for Daily Practice Emily B. Evans, LPCMH, NCC Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed by daily stress, anxiety or burnout? Do you ever wish that life would just slow down? Do you have difficulty finding time to relax and care for yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then mindfulness may be helpful to you! Find out more about a variety of mindfulness practices and how to integrate them seamlessly into your daily work and personal routines. This session will be Emily B. Evans interactive and includes seated exercises. Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: DLA-YSD This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 12 MONDAY, October 19, 2020 Pre-Conferences 1:00 - 4:00 Entrepreneur Academy 4:30 - 5:30 Wednesday Keynote with Julie Brophy - Baltimore County Public Library, Adult Michael W. Twitty and Community Engagement Manger; Lori Hench - Michael W. Twitty is an African-American and Jewish writer, culinary Baltimore County Public Library, Adult and historian, and educator. He is the author of The Cooking Gene, which Community Engagement Librarian; Ryan O’Grady won the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Book of the - Enoch Pratt Free Library, State Library Resource Year as well as the category for writing. The book was also a finalist for Center, Deputy Director; Wesley Wilson - Enoch The Kirkus Prize in nonfiction, the Art of Eating Prize and a Barnes and Pratt Free Library, State Library Resource Center, Noble New Discoveries finalist in nonfiction. In 2010, Mr.Twitty launched Michael W. Twitty Chief of Central Library/SLRC Afroculinaria, a culinary history blog that covers African and African- Julie Brophy Lori Hench Learn about how Enoch Pratt Free Library and American foodways. In 2011, he began his “Cooking Gene” project which would form the basis Baltimore County Public Library are working for his 2017 book The Cooking Gene. For the “Cooking Gene” project and in his book The together regionally to establish unified service for Cooking Gene, Mr. Twitty traces his ancestry through from Africa to America, and from slavery budding and new entrepreneurs. Working with to freedom. He is also the first ever Revolutionary in Residence at Colonial Williamsburg and partners, we've established a framework for the founder of the ”Southern Discomfort Tour”, a journey through the American South service that focuses on meeting the designed to raise awareness about the impact racism had on Southern cuisine. information/technical assistance needs of regional small business entrepreneurs, especially solopreneurs. Hear about the steps to develop the 6:00 - 7:00 All-Conferene Reception successful Entrepreneur Academy, including Ryan O’Grady Wesley Wilson identifying and defining the target audience's need and coordinating existing regional resources, partnerships with state and local government, 7:00 - 9:00 Beer Shindig in Michener Lounge regional associations, and organizations who understand small business entrepreneurs. Get access Come network, socialize and relax with your fellow conference attendees as you enjoy happy and hands-on experience with our Entrepreneur Toolkit to start this work at your library. hour drink prices in Michener’s Lounge! Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: LDD 8:00 - 9:00 University of Maryland Alumni Reception This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education. The College of Information Studies (iSchool) is hosting a reception for alumni. Please join us for some food and drinks and a short update on the iSchool. Faculty and other college leaders 1:00 - 4:00 Crafting Copy-Writing for will be in attendance and iSchool swag will be available. Be sure to RSVP to Persuasion + Marketing [email protected] about your ability to attend. Jennifer Burke - President, IntelliCraft Research, LLC and President of the Board of Library Marketing Conference Group We know creating writing like poems and novels and nonfiction such as research papers or newspaper articles. But what kind of writing is copywriting and why does it seem scarier to do? “Copy” isn't just for ads and it doesn't have to sound like an infomercial. Marketing is a form of Jennifer Burke storytelling, about inspiring a specific action. Let's think of “copy” as 'persuasive writing for storytelling.' Library professionals already know storytelling, but we need to apply that marketing and communications to our communities. Persuasive writing for marketing is a skill that any library professional can learn, practice, and put to good use daily. In this hands-on workshop, Jennifer Burke will present information, case studies and practical exercises. You will work in small groups to apply some of the tricks, tips, formulas, templates, and shortcuts from the world of advertising and master copywriters. Boxed Lunch will be served from 12:00 to 1:00. Sponsor: Marketing This program is worth 3 contact hours of continuing education.

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TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 7:00 Registration Opens 9:00 - 10:00 Check Me Out: Interactive Displays that 8:00 - 9:00 Grand Opening, Vendor Exhibit Area Contribute to Community Engagement 8:00 - 9:00 Conference Orientation Robin Pachtman - Montgomery County Public Learn the ins and outs of conference attending with leaders from the Maryland and Delaware Libraries; Clotilde Puertolas - Montgomery Robin Pachtman Clotilde Puertolas Library Associations! We'll show you the best ways to network, how to have fun while you're County Public Libraries learning, and tips and tricks for getting the most out of your conference experience. Make your Displays are a vital part of the library's environment, inspiring further reading and helping promote conference the best it can be! the collection materials. However, exhibits can also operate as opportunities for customers to learn Sponsor: MMC at their own pace, interact with each other, and be entertained while engaging with the broader library community. This session will explore ideas for interactive passive displays that can be implemented with minimum library staff intervention. 8:00 - 4:00 Poster Sessions Sponsor: PSD Come learn about innovative projects, services, and research conducted by your fellow Maryland This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. and Delaware libraries, all in one spot. 9:00 - 10:00 Effective Advocacy 8:00 - 5:30 Silent Auction Open to Elected Officials Senator Addie Eckardt - District 37, Maryland 9:00 - 10:00 It Takes a Village: Designing an Effective State Senate; Martha Grahame - Calvert Library Trustee, President of the Friends of Calvert Parent-Led Playgroup Library, and former legislative aide; Al Martin - Ammie Gray - Library Specialist-Children’s, President of the State Library Board and 2018 Senator Addie Eckardt Martha Grahame Frederick County Public Libraries, and Jen Muller - Treasurer of the Washington County Library Library Associate-Children’s, Frederick County Board of Trustees Public Libraries How do elected officials really respond to library advocacy? Hear from our Making new friends is hard, especially hard for panel as they discuss the most effective strategies for getting your message caregivers of small children. Over the past year, across. Participants will leave with a better understanding of state and Ammie Gray and Jennifer Muller, children's librarians federal legislation impacting Maryland libraries, and will gain advocacy and with Frederick County Public Libraries, recognized negotiation skills that allow them to persuasively communicate the this need as they conducted their weekly infant and Jen Muller and Ammie Gray importance of libraries. baby storytimes. Now, they want to share with Sponsor: CML-LAIG Al Martin fellow programmers how to create a safe environment for parent-led discussion, the tips and tricks This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. of promotion, and the many community partners available for use no matter your library's location. Participants will leave with a list of appropriate topics and areas of focus, ways to encourage parent participation, and ample time for questions. Sponsor: CSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 15 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 9:00 - 10:00 Grant Seeking and Grant Writing Mary Rayme - Grants Coordinator for Maryland State Library Many Libraries seek to leverage funds by looking and applying for grants. But what are the best ways to search for grants that match your grant ideas? In this session, we will look at the best practices of searching for a Aimee Gee Erin Gambrill Beth Heltebridle Clare Balcer grant opportunity that best aligns with your grant idea. Once you find that great grant, what is the best way to achieve success? We will discuss the Mary Rayme best ways to create an appealing and successful grant application for your library. We will also touch on maintaining good grant stewardship and relationships. Sponsor: PSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

9:00 - 10:00 Understanding the New

American Association for School Krista Regester & Anita Crawford Sabine Lanteri Librarian National Standards Mary Keeling - Library services supervisor for Newport News (VA.) Public 9:00 - 10:00 Ignite 2020 Part 1 Schools and President of the American Association for School Librarians Aimee Gee - English and American Literature Librarian, University of Delaware; Erin Gambrill - Children’s Services Supervisor, Carroll County Public Library; Beth Heltebridle - Branch Keeling most recently served as the chair of the AASO Standards and Administrator, Frederick County Public Libraries; Clare Balcer - Librarian for Marketing and Guidelines Implementation Task Force and will be presenting about these Outreach, Towson University; Krista Regester - Collection Development Support Manager, standards. The AASL School Library Standards provide a valuable Mary Keeling Baltimore County Public Library; Anita Crawford - Processing Supervisor, Baltimore County framework for school districts and school librarians as they implement programs and instruction in Public Library; Sabine Lanteri - Science Liaison Librarian, University of Delaware their communities. Five mini presentations on the interview process, self assessment techniques, how not to email like a Sponsor: DLA/DASL This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. jerk, the Campus Advocates Respond and Educate (CARE) system, how to give and receive effective feedback and understanding the intersection between science literacy and information literacy. Sponsor: CC This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

9:00 - 10:00 Protecting Privacy with Threat Modeling Sara Brown - Librarian III, Baltimore County Public Library; Joshua Stone - Director of Staff Development, Southeast Florida Library Information Network Helping patrons protect their privacy online can feel daunting. From social media to search history to email, it can be hard to know where to start- especially since everyone has different concerns. Fortunately, a process Sara Brown called threat modeling can help clarify an individual's concerns and provide a starting point for making their online life safer. In this workshop, Library Freedom Institute graduates Joshua Stone and Sara Brown will walk participants through the threat modeling process, using real-life scenarios to create a variety of privacy strategies for different situations. Attendees will leave with an understanding of threat modeling and a set of practical tools to help protect patrons' privacy online. Sponsor: IFP This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Joshua Stone

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 16 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 9:00 - 10:00 Prom Dress for 9:00 - 10:00 Beginning with Assessment in Success: Organizing a Mind: That Feels Backward Dress Giveaway at Any Kimberly Miller - Assessment Librarian, Towson University How do you know that your library is meeting its goals? How do you show Library your success to others? While library workers see that our resources and Adryana Carroll - Librarian III, Baltimore services are thriving, we continue to face questions about our relevance County Public Library; Kt Zawodny - and value. In this session, explore how growing a culture of curiosity Programming and Outreach Librarian, Anne through assessment can help your library gain insights, serve your Arundel County Public Library; Jamillah Abdul- Adryana Carroll Kt Zawodny community, and tell your story to internal and external stakeholders. The Kimberly Miller Saboor - Printer, Enoch Pratt Free Library; key is to begin with assessment in mind. Attendees will discuss the definition and role of Christine Biglin - Librarian, Teen Services, St. assessment within their libraries. Using an adaptation of the backward design model, attendees Mary’s County Library will also have an opportunity to practice integrating assessment and data gathering into the Prom dress drives and giveaway events can planning process for a library service or program. help promote equity in your community and Sponsor: ACRL-MD help teens see the library as a place that This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. supports them at every stage of life. Learn tips and tricks for how to organize a prom dress 10:00 - 10:30 Visit the Vendors and Visit the Posters giveaway from four experts who have Stop by the poster sessions to talk with the poster authors. successfully done it at libraries of different sizes, Jamillah Abdul-Saboor Christine Biglin populations and needs. Sponsor: TIG 10:30 - 11:30 UDLIB/SEARCH: A State-Wide This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Collaboration Kaitlin Tanis and Grace Adeneye - UD/Lib SEARCH Elementary School 9:00 - 10:00 Maryland State Coordinators Library/Delaware State In 1997, UDLIB/SEARCH was created as collaboration between the Library Update Delaware Department of Education and the University of Delaware. This program provides free access to digital resources for all teachers and Irene Padilla - Maryland State Librarian; Tamar students in the Delaware Public School System. Learn more about the Sarnoff - Branch Chief, Public Library and State collaboration process and training sessions provided across the state to Kaitlin Tanis Networking Branch; Renee Croft - Library school librarians and teachers, how UDLIB/SEARCH resources are being used in schools today, and Facilities Program Manager; John Owen - learn how you can advocate for the use of these resources to teachers, students, or in your state. Director, Maryland State Library for the Blind Irene Padilla Tamar Sarnoff and Physcially Sponsor: DLA/CRLD/DASL This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Handicapped; Annie Norman - State Librarian at Delaware Division of Libraries The Delaware and Maryland State Libraries will share updates about state Renee Croft John Owen Annie Norman programming and initiatives. Come hear what has been happening in Delaware and Maryland regarding STEM and tech education programming, early childhood literacy and learning, staff development opportunities, capital projects, accessibility services and much more. Sponsor: MSL/DSL This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 17 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 10:30 - 11:30 Content Calendars - What is It 10:30 - 11:30 Maryland State + Why It Makes Marketing Faster Lending Library/Make-IT Jennifer Burke - President, IntelliCraft Research, LLC and President of Place the Board of Library Marketing Conference Group Alexandra Houff - Emerging Technology It's a lot smarter, easier, and more successful if we don't 'wing it' when it Specialist, Baltimore County Public Library; comes to library marketing and communications. Editorial or content Carrie Sanders - Youth Services Coordinator - calendars are important in helping us create and stick to plans vs. Maryland State Library Jennifer Burke Alexandra Houff Carrie Sanders “winging it”. Calendars don't replace or substitute for sound strategy, as Come learn about the MD State Library Lending they need SMART goals and clear strategies as part of a simple, workable marketing plan. But the Collection, including VR/AR equipment and NASA STEM Facilitation Kits. This session will also calendars let you plan your work, coordinate with other library team's members, and see how provide information about the new home for make-IT Place STEM repository as part of the OER marketing goes into action. Content calendars help you stop “putting out fires” or scratching your Commons. head on what to share next to social media. Sponsor: MSL Sponsor: Marketing This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. 10:30 - 11:30 Votes for Women 10:30 - 11:30 New Trends in Performance Management Julie Macine - Harford Community College Paula Singer, PhD - Vice President, Segal In 1920, women gained the right to vote. In gradually increasing numbers, This presentation delineates steps that HR professionals can take to they were elected to local, state, and national government, and appointed strengthen their institution's programs and demonstrate an to agency positions. They pushed for policies that would benefit families, understanding of disruptions and trends affecting performance protect children, and strengthen the rights of working women. In this management in the workplace. During this session, participants will presidential election year, how can you make use of this history where you learn to articulate the business case for improving their performance are, to engage and enlighten your patrons about voting rights and management programs, as well as identify the unique role of feedback representation? Based on an exhibit we created for the Hays-Heighe House Julie Macine and coaching. Learn the important characteristic and steps to take in (a public history site on the campus of Harford Community College), this session will review the key designing a program as well as the challenges in undertaking a redesign historical events, themes, and outcomes of the suffrage movement. We will discuss the Paula Singer of their institution's program. programming and activities we held to complement the exhibit, and suggest ways you can Sponsor: CC incorporate your local version of this national story into the work you do. This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Sponsor: ACRL-MD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. 10:30 - 11:30 Treat Yo’Self (and Others) Better Anita Crawford - Processing Supervisor, Baltimore County Public Library; 10:30 - 11:30 Podcasting @ Your Library Krista Regester - Collection Development Support Supervisor, Adrienne Miles Holderbaum - Agency Manager, Montgomery County Baltimore County Public Library Public Libraries; Mark Santoro - Librarian, Montgomery County Public The workplace can feel like an emotional minefield and it's easy to feel Libraries fatigued by everything you have going on at home and at work. Is podcasting right for your library? Two librarians from Montgomery Navigating the workplace can be a little easier as you increase your self- County Public Libraries share their experiences and expertise producing awareness to make conflicts with your co-workers change from the MCPL's award-winning Library Matters podcast. Discover the process of elephant in the room to something manageable. We'll also help you producing a podcast and determine if it is something that your library embrace feedback from your supervisor and colleagues so you can be the Anita Crawford & system should try. Mark Santoro best for your team. Come make your emotions and the emotions of those Kirsta Regester Sponsor: PSD around you, your BFF! This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Sponsor: LDD/RAIG This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 18 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 10:30 - 11:30 Public Speaking Skills for Library People Drew Barker - Performing Arts Librarian, University of Maryland This session will give attendees tips, tricks, and tenets of public speaking that can apply to libraries and beyond. Using fundamentals of acting applied to public speaking, this session will demonstrate how not only presentations are performances, but also how public speaking skills are Michael Blackwell Ashley Biggs Tracy Miller Thomas Vose life skills. Drew Barker Sponsor: ACRL-MD 10:30 - 11:30 Ignite 2020 Part 2 This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Michael Blackwell - Director, St. Mary’s County Library; Ashley Biggs - Outreach Librarian, Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped; 11:45 - 1:15 William G. Wilson Maryland Author Award Tracy Miller - Branch Manager, Harford County Public Library; Thomas Luncheon with Alix Rickloff Vose - Director of Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County; Conni Alix Rickloff is a critically acclaimed author of historical and Strittmatter - Youth and Family Engagement Manager, Baltimore County paranormal romance. Blending her lifelong love of Austen and Tolkien, Public Library Rickloff creates a compelling world of magic and enchantment. Her The Future of Libraries Interest Group has spent the last year researching Conni Strittmatter books have been described as “exciting and spellbinding” and and discussing trends, changes, and forecasts related to MLA divisions, “compelling and original”. Her novels include the Heirs of Kilronan groups, panels, and committees – they want to share their findings with you! Each will give a trilogy, and her most recent novel is The Way to London, which takes lightning talk on their topic to spark your interest in learning more about how your library can place during World War II. Rickloff also writes under the name Alexa respond to the future. Eagan, creating the Bligh Family series and the Imnada Brotherhood Sponsor: FoLIG novels. She loves maps and includes traveling in many of her stories, Alix Rickloff This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. figuring out where her characters went, how they got there, and what they passed on their journey. 10:30 - 11:30 Discoveries: The Library at the Mall - The William G. Wilson Maryland Author Award is sponsored by Harford County Public Library, Bigger than Victoria’s Secret Carroll County Public Library, Cecil County Public Library and Baltimore County Public Library Catherine Hollerbach - Chief of Public Services and Branch Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library; Christine Feldmann - Marketing and Communications Manager, Anne Arundel County Public Library; Rachel Myers - Branch Manager of Discoveries: The Library at the Mall, Anne Arundel County Public Library Learn how what started as an 18 month pilot project for a 3000 square foot library branch in a mall funded by the Library Foundation grew to a permanent 12,000 square foot location featuring extensive programming, a tailored collection, computers for check out, partner meeting space and a teen room. We will share how listening to customers in the community, meeting demand for early literacy programs in English and Spanish, and strategic and intentional advocacy for support from the county funders made this dream a reality. Sponsor: CC This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

Catherine Hollerbach Christine Feldmann Rachel Myers

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 19 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 1:30 - 2:30 Conversations 1:30 - 2:30 Library around a Book: Out of Advocates Roar! Are the Box Book Clubs for Legislators Listening? all Ages Carrie Willson - Director, Calvert Library/MLA Dana Alsup - Montgomery County Public Legislative Officer; Natalie Edington - Assistant Libraries; Clotilde Puertolas - Montgomery Director, Baltimore County Public Library/MLA County Public Libraries; Christine Freeman - Assistant Legislative Officer Montgomery County Public Libraries Dana Alsup Christine Freeman Advocacy for libraries continues to be critical as Carrie Willson Natalie Edington Participants will learn and understand all aspects of the following book clubs: Inter-generational, we enter the twenties of this century. Find out about the successes and challenges during the Social Justice, “No Pressure”, and Silent. Participants will be able to plan for each of the book clubs Maryland legislative session and at the federal level. Understand current advocacy efforts and how and how to market them. Participants will understand how the book clubs are run and activities to you can take action. Regardless of the extent of your advocacy experience, you will leave this use with them. This will be a panel discussion with hands on activities. session prepared to add your voice to the roar of library advocacy efforts! Sponsor: PSD Sponsor: MLA Legislative Panel This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

1:30 - 2:30 Unpopular Opinions: When Personal 1:30 - 2:30 Introvert’s Guide Opinions and Library Values Clash to Extroverted Ashley Biggs - Outreach Librarian, Library for the Blind and Physically Networking Handicapped Adam Wall - Electronic Resources Librarian, Librarians, like all people, have personal and professional opinions that Prince George’s County Memorial Library may be outside the “norm” in the library field. Perhaps you dislike the System; Ella Alonso - Youth Services Library mountains of technology programs that libraries implement? Perhaps you Associate II, Prince George’s County Memorial have a personal objection to a program due to faith or personal ideals? Library System Adam Wall Ella Alonso What if you're a manager who has a program to implement but one of your Make the most out of your professional development events and further your career key staff members has a moral objection? What if a change being Ashley Biggs opportunities by learning how to successfully network. Some networking skills don’t come implemented doesn't fit with a staff member's idea of a “well-run library”? This program will naturally to introverts, making meetings and conferences stressful and unproductive. Join us discuss how to navigate the boundaries of personal opinions and professional responsibilities, how as we review valuable habits you can practice to network like an extrovert. Learn how to to express personal and professional opinions to managers and peers respectfully so your voice is develop a captivating elevator pitch, set realistic networking goals, and engage with peers heard, and how to manage expectations on all sides. through a variety of formats. Sponsor: LDD Sponsor: LDD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

1:30 - 2:30 Dyslexia in Library Programming Mikaela Clark - Public Services Librarian, Calvert Library One in five people have dyslexia or other print disabilities. For these people and those in their support networks, libraries often feel like vast, inaccessible landscapes. Mikaela Clark will lead participants through a series of interactive dyslexia simulations to give attendees a sense of what it is like to go through daily life with a print disability. She will discuss ways in which libraries can create welcoming environments and curate accessible collections for customers with dyslexia, as well as other print disabilities. Mikaela Clark Sponsor: CSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 20 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 1:30 - 2:30 Ignite 2020, Part 3 1:30 - 2:30 Fostering a Culture Kayla Pope - Librarian III, Baltimore County Public Library; Michael Jackson - Assistant Library of Inclusion, Diversity, Manager, Baltimore County Public Library; Brian Wickman - Assistant Library Manager, Baltimore County Public Library; Rachel Wackett - Assistant Director Seaford District Library, DE; Equity and Social Justice Sandra Massey - Technical Services Librarian, Seaford District Library, DE; Jerry Keiser - among Library Staff Executive Director, Seaford District Library, DE; Bob Kuntz - Director of Operations and Olivia Mirot - Baltimore County Public Library; Innovation, Carroll County Public Library; Jen Bishop - Emerging and Digital Technologies Kevin Jayce - Baltimore County Public Library; Manager, Carroll County Public Library; Pepper the Robot - Carroll County Public Library; Cody Alex Supko - Baltimore County Public Library; Olivia Mirot Kevin Jayce Brownson-Katz - Librarian III, Baltimore County Public Library; Kaitlyn Tanis - History and Social Ariel Swilley - Baltimore County Public Library Sciences Librarian, University of Delaware Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Social Justice are Five mini presentations covering the EXCITE grant, VUE testing center in Delaware, Robots in the fundamental values of the American Library Library, the P.A.D initiative, and University of Delaware's UDLib/SEARCH. Association – values that are more important than Sponsor: CC ever for library staff to understand and embody in This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. our work. Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) actively supports these values through the staff-led Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Advisory Group (IDEA Group), which has advised on system-wide policies, Alex Supko Ariel Swilley provided internal training and worked towards creating an inclusive culture at the library since 2016. In 2017, the IDEA Group developed BCPL's Diversity Kits, offering bite-sized training activities in a streamlined, easy-to-implement format to be used within a branch, department or group meeting. In this session, staff from BCPL's IDEA Group will take you through the kit creation process and offer ideas to foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, equity and social justice that can Kayla Pope Michael Jackson Brian Wickman Rachel Wackett easily be adapted to any library environment. Sponsor: PSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

1:30 - 2:30 Collections & Commitments: Life as an All-Digital Federal Depository Library Lara Flint - Outreach Librarian, Library Services & Content Management, U.S. Government Printing Office Sandra Massey Jerry Keiser Cody Brownson-Katz Kaitlyn Tanis Faced with new technology, rising costs, thinning budgets, diminished space and increased demand, libraries can consider turning for resources to the U.S. Government Printing Office (GPO), and joining its Federal Lara Flint Depository Library Program (FDLP). While digital documents are relatively new, the commitment needed to bring them to the people is as great as when the FDLP began. Lara Fling will introduce the process of joining the FDLP, frequent challenges and best practices, and recount the experiences of librarians, academic and public, who serve as all-digital federal depositories. Sponsor: GIIG This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Jen Bishop / Pepper the Robot / Bob Kuntz

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 21 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 1:30 - 2:30 Managing in the 3:00 - 5:00 NASA’s Middle: Strategies for Outpost Success in Middle Program in Management Public Catherine Johnson - Associate Library Director Libraries for User Services, United States Naval Academy; Andrea Berstler - Director, Sara Arnold-Garza - Assistant University Librarian Andrea Berstler Carolyn Ng Troy Cline Carroll County Public Library; for Access Services, Towson University Catherine Johnson Sara Arnold-Garza Carolyn Ng - NASA; Troy Cline - Middle managers are in a position full of unique challenges and opportunities including “managing NASA; Dr. C. Alex Young - up”, change management, transforming interpersonal conflict, managing expectations, self- NASA; Jen Bishop - Carroll preservation, and effective communication. This active and engaging session will invite participants County Public Library; Bob to share their stuck points as middle managers. Presenters will share a set of strategies for success Kuntz - Carroll County Public in middle management, relying on best practices guidance from the literature, blended with their Library own practical experiences. Participants will work together to apply those strategies to a set of Explore the development and scenarios, in order to practice and customize the strategies. This is an ideal session for middle implementation of the new managers (or those who support them) from any type of library. NASA Outpost Program for Dr. C. Alex Young Jen Bishop and Bob Kuntz Sponsor: ACRL-MD educational technology. Andrea Berstler, Carolyn Ng, Troy Cline, Dr. C. Alex Young, Jen Bishop and This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Bob Kuntz will report on the status of the pilot for this exciting new level of partnership which brings NASA content and expertise to public libraries and their communities and is developed to be 2:30 - 3:00 Visit the Vendors scalable for use in libraries of various sizes and locations. The Outpost Program will complement Enjoy an Ice Cream Break the STAR Library Network (STAR Net) and its NASA@ My Library program in providing quality Sponsored by Frederick County Public Libraries - thank you! NASA content and resources through the accessible platform of the public library to communities across the U.S. 2:30 - 3:00 Sponsor: FoLIG Stop by the Poster This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. Sessions to talk with the posters’ authors 3:00 - 4:00 The Importance of Imagination: Conversations with the William G. Wilson Maryland Author Award Winner Alix Rickloff Historical and paranormal romance writer Alix Rickloff will help kick start your imagination while chatting about books, writing and what makes a memorable read. Sponsor: MD Author Award Committee Alix Rickloff This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 22 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 3:00 - 5:00 Music in Storytime Training 3:00 - 5:00 Understanding with Mr. Jon and Friends Implicit Bias: Optics Jon Lewis - Mr. Jon and Friends Seminar Jon Lewis draws on his more than 10 years experience working in Suzanne Haley - Changing the Lens; Jacquelin libraries, songwriting, and performing to compile his best practices for (Jacky) McCoy - Changing the Lens including music in storytimes. Using a mix of PowerPoint, video clips, live This seminar will explore the power and impact music and more, “Mr. Jon” will have attendees up singing and dancing, as of implicit bias, including how biases are well as discussing storytime tips and tricks. Covering everything from the developed and how to recognize them. Jon Lewis Suzanne Haley Jacky McCoy importance of using music in storytimes to selecting music in order to Participants will discover ways to intentionally facilitate connections with the crowd, “Music in Storytime” is sure to leave attendees energized override hidden biases to improve library services. This session is led by Suzanne Haley and and excited for their next storytime adventure. Jon currently lives in Frederick, MD with his wife Jacquelin McCoy of Changing the Lens, which is a movement dedicated to promoting cultural and 2 kids. He performs over 200 shows a year as Mr. Jon and Friends, has released 3 albums, and humility, inspiring cross-cultural engagement, and addressing the roots of societal injustice. won 2 Parents' Choice Awards. Following Mr. Jon's training, officers from the MLA Children's Services Division will conduct a Guerilla Storytime, providing opportunities for attendees to share Sponsor: IFP This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. their best storytime music ideas. Sponsor: CSD This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. 3:00 - 4:00 Grants Workshop - 3:00 - 5:00 Let’s Get Show me the $$ Marilyn Hatza - Program Officer, Maryland Humanities (Feasibly) Digital: Show me the money! Come learn how to write a winning grant Connecting Big Ideas to proposal. Marilyn Hatza from the Maryland Humanities will discuss Realistic Outcomes each organization's grant programs, systems, and evaluation processes. Through questions and answers interspersed throughout Kayla Abner - Digital Scholarship Librarian, the session participants will engage in active discussion to learn more University of DE; Lauren Cooper - Colored about the grant application process. After an initial introduction to the Connections Project Manager, University of DE Marilyn Hatza grant writing process, attendees will discuss general grant writing tips Lauren Cooper “I want to make a website!” Kayla Abner and take a deep dive into successful applications that highlight key components of MD's th “How can I map the locations of 18 century women business owners with pictures?” grant applications, including budget break down and injecting humanities content. “I want my students to have a weekly reflection blog!” Sponsor: MD Humanities Council In the vast digital media landscape where we regularly interact with technology, people may This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. want to jump in to digital projects without first considering resources, needs, and scope. In this workshop, University of Delaware Digital Scholarship Librarians Kayla Abner and Lauren Cooper will share approaches to asking patrons fundamental questions regarding digital projects, like how to determine goals and purpose, framing out workflows, and establishing expectations. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with situational role plays, and to share approaches to managing all requests when resources or timelines are limited. Participants will leave with tips and techniques to get people started on the right track or to tackle projects already in development. Sponsor: DLA CRLD This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 23 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 3:00 - 5:00 “E” is for 3:00 - 5:00 Open to All! Environment: Creating an LGBTQ+ Connecting Kids with Inclusive Library Nature Lisa Jones - Baltimore County Public Library; Jeanne Andrews - Librarian III, Baltimore Rhiannon George - Baltimore County Public County Public Library; Brandi Horseman - Library; Cathy Hollerback - Anne Arundel County Public Library; Sophie Reverdy - Anne Arundel Professional Assistant, Baltimore County Lisa Jones Rhiannon George Public Library Jeanne Andrews & Brandi Horseman Community College “Nature Deficit Disorder” is a phrase that seeks to describe the negative effects children sustain The mission of libraries, whether serving adults, from reduced outside play. Limited interaction with the outdoors can take a toll on a child's teens, or children, is to be welcoming and open to creativity, as well as their physical and emotional health. Join Jeanne Andrews, a Certified Master all. Every community has an LGBTQ+ population Naturalist, and Brandy Horseman, a former outdoor educator with the Baltimore County and LGBTQ+ families, and now, more than ever, it Department of Recreation and Parks, as they showcase the ways libraries are uniquely situated is critical that we provide a safe and inclusive to fill the environmental literacy gap regardless of their geographic setting. space for them! Learn more about the LGBTQ+ community, explore different ways our language Sponsor: CSD can foster a positive customer service experience This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. for LGBTQ+ people and listen to tangible ways Cathy Hollerback Sophie Reverdy libraries can reach this underserved population. 3:00 - 5:00 Futuring in the Library Sponsor: SSD Michael Blackwell - This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. Director, St. Mary’s County Library; Ashley Biggs - Outreach 3:00 - 5:00 Gamifying a Culture Librarian, Library for the Shift: Leveling Up Without Blind and Physically Leaving Others Behind Handicapped; Thomas Allison Jennings-Roche - Reference Specialist, Vose - Diirector of Ruth University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Enlow Library of Garret Michael Blackwell Ashley Biggs Thomas Vose Nett Smith - Digital Media Specialist, University of County Maryland, Baltimore County Allison Jennings-Roche Nett Smith What is futuring and what does it have to do with libraries? Michael Blackwell, Ashley Biggs and Leadership can only do so much to foster innovation Thomas Vose will give you a crash course in futuring, how to scan for trends, and what to do with if individual relationships are not strong. What daily actions can we take to develop a community the information once you've found it in this interactive workshop. of trust and build a culture shift from the ground up? This highly interactive session features a Sponsor: FoLIG custom-designed board game in which players practice micro-affirmations, witness the power of This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. collaboration, explore opportunities for growth amidst the dreary day-to-day, and realize that every piece on the board can change a library's destiny. (For the game nerds: card drawing, strategic decisions, a touch of role-play, and a scoring system that emphasizes teamwork.) Sponsor: ACANCELLEDCRL-MD This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 24 TUESDAY, October 20, 2020 4:15 - 5:15 So You’re 8:30 - 10:30 Pub Quiz Michael Gannon - Chief New to Operating Officer, Prince PUB Management Georges County Memorial QUIZ Levi Branson - Circulation Library System Services Supervisor, Do you know a lot of stuff? All Frederick County Public Levi Branson Kristina Romero Molly Olney-Zide kinds of stuff? Come to the Pub Libraries; Kristina Romero - Quiz and prove it by answering Michael Gannon Assistant Circulation Manager, Baltimore County Public Library; questions about popular culture, Maryland, Delaware, random nonsense, and of course…books. Molly Olney-Zide - Associate Library Head, Digital Collections and Enjoy a pub atmosphere with a cash bar, snacks, and our always entertaining Quizmaster, Preservation, University of Delaware; Ashley Fedele - Library Associate II Michael Gannon. Bring a team, or join one, and potentially win a kitschy prize. Collection Management, Kent County Public Library; Alix Jefferson - Sponsor: Prince Georges County Memorial Library System Library Manager, Route 9 Library and Innovation Center, New Castle County Public Library Join us for a panel discussion of leaders who will speak candidly about 8:30 - 10:30 Games and Karaoke their experiences moving into leadership while providing insight on how Anita Crawford - Baltimore County Public Library; Krista to navigate new supervisor milestones like your first time recruiting, Alix Jefferson Regester - Baltimore County Public Libary dealing with a co-worker conflict, navigating staff through change, and more. Welcome to the Conference Edition of the DLA/MLA the Sponsor: LDD “Voice”. Test your vocal chops by trying a new genre or artist! This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Not in the mood for music, no problem. Video games and equipment will be provided. Grab a drink and come belt out your best tune or conquer Mario Party and other video games 5:30 - 6:30 Pre-Banquet Cash Bar on the big screen. Anita Crawford and Krista Regester Sponsor: Conference Social Committee 5:30 Silent Auction Closes

6:30 - 8:15 Banquet Keynote Speaker: Stephen Thompson Stephen Thompson is a writer, editor, and reviewer for NPR music, where he speaks into any microphone that will have him, and appears as a frequent panelist on . Since KARAOKE 2010, Thompson has been a fixture on the weekly NPR roundtable podcast Pop Culture Happy Hour, which he created and developed with NPR correspondent Linda Holmes. In 2008, he and Bob Boilen created the NPR music video series , in which musicians perform at Boilen's desk. In 1993, Thompson founded The Onion's entertainment section, The A.V.Club, which he edited until December 2004. In the years since, he has provided music-themed commentaries for NPR programs such as Weekend Edition, All Things Considered and Morning Edition. Awards Maryland Library Association Distinguished Service Award - Senator George Edwards Maryland Library Association Outstanding Member Award - John Venditta Maryland Library Association Honorary Membership Award - Mary Baykan

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WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2020 7:30 Registration Open 11:00 - 1:00 Book Buzz 2020 Bill Campbell - Rosarium Publishing; Ian Doherty - Harper Collins; Brian Nielsen - 8:00 - 9:00 MLA Annual Membership Breakfast Meeting Penguin Random House Awards This program is roaring back by popular demand! Maryland Library Association Outstanding Volunteer Award - Kathy Emerson Get inside news on hot books coming from two Maryland Library Association Outstanding Volunteer Award - Deborah Storey big publishers and one local publisher. Boost your Maryland Library Association Emerging Leader Award - EJ Dowling cred with your patrons! Amaze your friends with Bill Campbell Brian Nielsen Maryland Library Association Outstanding Paraprofessional Award - Stephanie Symanski your authoritative knowledge! Add to your To Be Maryland Library Association President’s Award Read pile! Bill Campbell, Ian Doherty and Brian Nielsen will present upcoming titles, including readalike suggestions and describing the likely audience for each title. Sponsor: RAIG 8:00 - 9:00 DLA Business Meeting, Awards Ceremony This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. and Breakfast 11:00 - 1:00 Mindful: 9:00 - 9:300 Visit the Vendors The Transformative Power of Now 9:30 - 10:30 Keynote Speaker Patty Sundberg - Mount Airy Branch Manager, Carroll County Public Library; James Kelly - Keynote Speaker: Dhonielle Clayton Director, Frederick County Public Libraries Dhonielle Clayton spent most of her childhood under her As more people carry their mindfulness practice grandmother’s table with a stack of books. She hails from into the workplace, organizations report increases Patty Sundberg James Kelly the Washington, D.C. suburbs on the Maryland side. She in productivity and a higher number of emotionally intelligent staff. After discussing the why of mindfulness, this participatory workshop shifts to the how, giving you an opportunity to practice earned an MA in Children’s Literature from Hollins simple techniques in a supportive environment. Learn more than ten practical strategies that you University and an MFA in Writing for Children a the New can start using today to cultivate calm, focus and resilience. Dhonielle Clayton School. She taught secondary school for several years. Sponsor: SSD Now, she is a librarian at Harlem Village Academies, is one of he This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. #WeNeedDiverseBooks librarians, and a co-founder of CAKE Literacy, a creative kitchen whipping up decadent - and decidedly diverse - literary confections for middle grade, young adult, and women’s fiction readers. Find her on the web at www.cakeliterary.com and www.dhonielleclayton.com . Also, twitter: @brownbookworm and Instagram: @brownbookworm, and pinterest. Basically she lurks on al social media platforms.

10:30 - 11:00 Visit the Vendors

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 27 WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2020 11:00 - 12:00 Sparking Curiosity with System-wide Peer- 11:00 - 12:00 Crafting Your Advocacy led Training Elevator Speech Kristina Romero - Assistant Circulation Manager, Baltimore County Public Library; Shirley Mason - Mary Hastler - CEO of Harford County Public Library Circulation Manager, Baltimore County Public Library; Cindy Swanson Farmarco - Branch How can library staff communicate the value of library services, both to Manager, Baltimore County Public Library; Molly Olney-Zide - Associate Library Head, Digital legislators and to those who believe that Google has replaced the need Collections and Preservation, University of Delaware; Bryan Hissong - Community Services for libraries? Join Mary Hastler to learn about effective advocacy, on and Manager, Frederick County Public Libraries off the job. Participants will create and practice a personal elevator speech Presenters from across Maryland and Delaware will present about ways that they incorporated to share with peers and stakeholders, and become more comfortable peer-driven trainings to encourage growth within the staff and leaders. Baltimore County, MD has advocating to community members and elected officials. Mary Hastler planned a series called “Leadership talks” that is a learning opportunity that utilizes staff within the Sponsor: LAIG system to present on a variety of topics. Frederick County, MD has introduced “Lunch and This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Learns;”a peer-led learning opportunity. University of Delaware has worked to encourage staff to press out of your comfort zone to connect with leadership peers who will allow for growth and 11:00 - 1:00 Resume Writing and Career Coaching 101: collaboration opportunities. Supporting Library Patrons in Developing Resumes Sponsor: LDD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. and Connecting to Job Resources Without Pulling Out Your Hair Julie Rosekrans - Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach This session will outline resume best practices and dispel myths to support library patrons in accessing best practices in resume development and career coaching. Learn how to support your patrons in seeking career and job transitions or aligning their skills to a new role – without exhausting yourself! Strategies for understanding career search resources will also be explored. A leave-behind resume and coaching toolkit has also been created specifically for this conference! Come learn how to use the Julie Rosekrans Kristina Romero Shirley Mason Cindy Swanson Farmarco toolkit to support patrons while not investing loads of staff time and resources into being personal career counselors. Julie Rosekrans is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Career Coach with 12+ years of experience in career coaching, vocational counseling, resume writing, and program management. She coaches clients across the country and career spectrum in making small and large career moves and crates resumes and other personal branding documents that help her clients stand out among the competition. She is a national adult learning speaker and educator who resides in Odenton, MD and really really loves libraries! Sponsor: PSD This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education.

Molly Olney-Zide Bryan Hissong

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 28 WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2020 11:00 - 12:00 Taking Your Teen 11:00 - 12:00 Ignite 2020 Part 4 Programs to the Next Ana Carroll - Librarian III, Baltimore County Public Library; Pat Young - Circulation/Volunteer Level Coordinator, South Coastal Library, DE; Rorie Cox- Katelyn McLimans - Youth Services Coordinator, Steib - Head of Children’s Services, Frederick Cecil County Public Library; Elizabeth Mayer - County Public Libraries; Mike Keil - Reference and Young Adult Library Associate, Cecil County Public Instruction Librarian, University of Baltimore Library; Alysia Van Looy - Young Adult Library Libraries Ana Carroll Pat Young Associate, Cecil County Public Library; Elizabeth Katelyn McLimans Elizabeth Mayer Four mini presentations on large scale Drummond - Young Adult Library Associate, Cecil programming, disaster prep for you and your County Public Library patrons, running an Emergency Storytime, and how Discover how you can respond to the interests and to partner with other libraries successfully. needs of teens in your community to plan Sponsor: CC programs where teens can be creative, use their This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. voice and act as leaders! Sponsor: TIG 11:00 - 12:00 Reader’s This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Advisory-Fandom Rorie Cox-Steib Mike Keil 11:00 - 1:00 National History Alysia Van Looy Elizabeth Drummond Lynn Harlan - Calvert County Public Library; Bina Pittman - MSLS Student at Clarion University; Suzanne Terry - Frederick County Public Libraries Day and You! Supporting What do “Potterheads”, “Trekkies”, and “Janeites” have in common? That's right, passionate fans! Your Local Students Join us in the exploration of these fandoms. Learn how to recommend similar titles for each Anna Keneda - Maryland History Day Outreach fandom and walk away with a list of suggestions! Understand how to expand the fandoms into and Professional Development Coordinator, broader genre options. Discover how to use a patrons T-Shirt, laptop stickers, and favorite movies Maryland Humanities; Deborah Bosilovich - Teen as vehicles to start a conversation. Instructor and Research Specialist, Howard Sponsor: RAIG County Public Library System, Elkridge Branch; This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. John Jewitt - Manager, Social Science and History Anna Keneda Deborah Bosilovich Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library/State 11:00 - 1:00 Addressing Library Resource Center National History Day is an annual program that involves more than 27,000 Challenges in 21st students in Maryland and Delaware. Students work on an independent Century Libraries research project tied to the annual theme, and produce one of five types of Skip Auld - Anne Arundel County Public Library; projects to display their research and demonstrate their understanding. As Michael Blackwell - St. Mary’s County Public librarians, we're ideally placed to help. We'll teach you what you need to Library; Margie Cyr - DLA Intellectual Freedom Skip Auld Michael Blackwell know about the contest, talk about working with your local schools, and Committee; Cathy Hollerbach - Anne Arundel review the fundamentals of historical research, leaving you well placed to County Public Library John Jewitt st assist your teen customers with this project. The 21 century library worker sees intellectual Sponsor: PSD freedom challenged in a variety of ways. Panelists This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. Skip Auld, Michael Blackwell, Margie Cyr and Cathy Hollerbach have faced public challenges to books, meeting rooms, and programs. In this session, they will share these experiences and answer questions Margie Cyr Cathy Hollerbach from attendees who want to learn about better preparing themselves to face challenges in their communities. Sponsor: IFP This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 29 WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2020 11:00 - 1:00 Upcycle @ Your Library 12:10 - 1:10 Fail Camp Renate Cumming - Youth Services Librarian, Bear Library; Catherine Rorie Cox-Steib - Children’s Services Supervisor, Wimberley - Programs and Services Coordinator, New Castle County C. Burr Artz Library, Frederick County Public Libraries Libraries; Teonja Jung - Circulation Manager, Learn how to breathe new life into old objects while creating unique Rosedale Branch, Baltimore County Public pieces of art. Join us for a hands-on session that will demonstrate how to Library; Robin Bowers - Branch Administrator, implement craft programs for children and adults by reusing material Walkersville Library, Frederick County Public found in the library or at home. This program will offer tips to help Libraries; Michelle Hamiel - Chief Operating librarians locate materials, budget, and create a variety of projects. Catherine Wimberley Officer for Public Services, Prince George’s Rorie Cox-Steib Teonja Jung Participants will leave with their own upcycled craft. County Memorial Library System Sponsor: DLA YSD/PLD Learn from library leaders' epic fails! Hear from a This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. panel of leaders about times they've missed the mark and how they moved past it. Discuss how to 11:00 - 1:00 Infants, Toddlers, and Loose Parts take risks and embrace mistakes as learning Patty Stine - Co-Founder, Pure Play Everyday, Inc. opportunities to move forward all the wiser using Participants of this session will learn the characteristics of Infant and a growth mindset. Toddler behaviors. The neurological benefits of loose parts play by Infants Sponsor: LDD and Toddlers will be explored, and participants will learn developmentally This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. Robin Bowers Michelle Hamiel appropriate play facilitation for these age groups in order to support existent programming or to create new library programs for Infants and 12:10 - 1:10 Disability Etiquette for Libraries Toddlers. Ashley Biggs - Outreach Librarian, Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Sponsor: MSL A patron walks up to the reference desk, using a cane for the visually This program is worth 2 contact hours of continuing education. Patty Stine impaired, and asks for directions; what do you do? You've been 12:10 - 1:10 Closed Captioning in Libraries approached by a parent of a patron who says that they need an Adam Smith - Information Resource Specialist, Delaware Library Access Services accommodation at story-time; what can you do? It's hard to know what This program will educate library staff about the importance of closed captioning in libraries for the right response is when someone needs accommodation and it's hard Ashley Biggs both patrons and staff. Throughout the presentation, attendees will learn about what closed to know when your help is welcome and when it can be considered captions are, how they relate to the Americans with Disabilities Act, and some of the tools and offensive. In this course, we will discuss basic disability etiquette across many forms, learn how to techniques used to create closed captions, along with how they can create closed captions for their incorporate people first language into our conversations, and where we can go to find reliable own projects and libraries. resources to maintain positive relationships with our patrons who may need extra assistance. Sponsor: DLA/DDL Sponsor: PSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education. 12:10 - 1:10 Health and Wellness 101: Resources, Programs and More Michael Balkenhol - Health Programming Coordinator, National Library of Medicine Want to learn about finding trusted health information online? Need inspiration for starting health and wellness programming at your library? Michael Balkenhol Interested in learning more about collections, resources, and fun ways to help support community health and wellbeing? This presentation provides an overview of the free resources of the National Library of Medicine including online tools, programs-in-a-box, funding opportunities and more. Sponsor: DLA/DDL This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

2 0 2 0 J O I N T L I B R A R Y C O N F E R E N C E MLADLACON.COM 30 WEDNESDAY, October 21, 2020 12:10 - 1:10 Designing and Implementing Effective Children’s Outreach Deb Spurrier - Children’s Services Supervisor, Frederick County Public Libraries; Betsey Brannen - Children’s Services Supervisor, Frederick County Public Libraries Are you looking for fresh ideas on how to look for out-of-the-box outreach opportunities and program ideas? Join Betsey Brannen and Deb Spurrier as they demystify the outreach equation for youth service staff. Deb Spurrier Participants will be guided through where to look for outreach & Betsey Brannen opportunities, how to effectively market and evaluate outreach programs, and will walk away with engaging content for a variety of outreach age groups (from birth through 5th grade). Sponsor: CSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

12:10 - 1:10 By Design: Visual Merchandising and Displays Rona Sue London - Graphic Designer, Art Teacher, and Children’s Book Curator of The Ivy Bookshop; Martha Marani - School Outreach Coordinator of the Ivy Bookshop Intriguing, whimsical, thought-provoking or Rona Sue London Martha Marani topical, displays speak to different moods and subjects. Whether it is Banned Books Week, Citizenship Day, the holidays or change of seasons, learn to create visually pleasing exhibits, highlighting relevant books that catch and hold attention. Share and explore ideas in this hands-on seminar. Sponsor: PSD This program is worth 1 contact hour of continuing education.

1:00 - 2:00 Pre-Ordered Box Lunches are available for pickup in the Choptank Ballroom

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CIRCLE IF YOU ARE A MEMBER: DLA MLA MASL CML DCLA DC/SLA MD/SLA MAILL MAPLA LLAM CALD Monday Pre-conferences No Charge Box Lunch Sandwich Conference of MD Court Law Library Directors (If you have circled any of these, you are eligible for the MLA/DLA member rate!) o Grilled Chicken o Roast Beef o *Roasted Mushroom & Kale Wrap with White Cheddar & Hummus o *Quinoa salad If not a member, consider joining now to take advantage of the member rate. w/cucumbers, tomatoes, mint & feta (*Vegetarian & Vegan)

Registration (Please circle appropriate categories) Preconferences, October 19, 2020 Includes Lunch Fees One Day Circle Day Full Conference $70 $90 $60 $150 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 $60 Teens As Dungeons Law on the Understand and Whole Person Afterschool Build a Better Mindfulness of NASA Family Crafting Copy - By 8/10 After 8/10 By 3/15 After 3/15 Critical Thinkers and Dragons Frontlines: Mitigate Implicit Librarianship: Universe: Brining Book w/MD State Daily Practice Science Night: Writing for & Interested in the Resources for Bias: Optics Social Work the Universe Library for the 1:00-4:00 STEM Served Persuasion & Learners Library Public Library Workshop Concepts for Down to Earth Blind & Physically Family Style Marketing DLA/MLA Members $135 $165 Th / F $165 $195 9:00-4:00 9:00-4:00 Ref, Part II 9:00-4:00 Excellent Services 9:00-12:00 Handicapped 1:00-4:00 1:00-4:00 1:00-4:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 Non-Members $175 $205 Th / F $205 $235 $100 $60 $90 $60 $60 $30 $60 $60 $60 Hands-On Law on the Law on the Our Only Hope Compassion, Leading at Impact of Faking It: Entrepreneur with Emerging Frontlines: Frontlines: - Storytime Fatigue and Many Levels Childhood Leading with Academy Full-time Students $90 $120 Th / F $120 $150 Technology Resources for Resources for Training for Staff Burnout: Putting (By Invitation) Experience Imposter 1:00-4:00 9:00-4:00 Public Library Public Library Who Don’t Work the Pieces 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 Syndrome Ref, Part I Ref, Part I & II with Children 9:00-12:00 1:00-4:00 MLA Federal ID # 5210-35154 9:00-12:00 9:00-4:00 9:00-12:00 TO RECEIVE ADVANCED RATES, ENVELOPES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY August 10, 2020. TOTAL REGISTRATION FEE $ MEALS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE WITH PRE-REGISTRATION BY October 1, 2020

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Preconferences: Monday, October 19, 2020 Lunch will be served in the Choptank Ballroom Foyer from 12:00 - 1:00 for all programs. o 9:00 - 4:00 Teens as Critical Thinkers and Interested Learners o 9:00 - 12:00 Law on the Frontlines: Resources for Public Library Reference, Part I o 9:00 - 12:00 Our Only Hope - Storytime Training for Staff Who Don’t Work with Children o 1:00 - 4:00 Law on the Frontlines: Resources for Public Library Reference, Part II o 9:00 - 12:00 Whole Person Librarianship: Social Work Concepts for Excellent Patron Services o 9:00 - 4:00 Law on the Frontlines: Resources for Public Library Reference, Part I and II o 9:00 - 12:00 Compassion, Fatigue and Burnout: Putting the Pieces Together for Self-Care o 9:00 - 4:00 Understand and Mitigate Implicit Bias: Optics Workshop o 9:00 - 12:00 Afterschool Universe: Bringing the Universe Down to Earth o 1:00 - 4:00 Impact of Childhood Experience o 9:00 - 4:00 Hands-On with Emerging Technology o 1:00 - 4:00 Mindfulness for Daily Practice o 9:00 - 12:00 Leading at Many Levels (By Invitation) o 1:00 - 4:00 Faking It: Leading with Imposter Syndrome o 9:00 - 4:00 Dungeons and Dragons in the Library o 1:00 - 4:00 NASA Family Science Night: STEM Served Family Style o 9:00 - 12:00 Build a Better Book with MD State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped o 1:00 - 4:00 Entrepreneur Academy o 1:00 - 4:00 Crafting Copy-Writing for Persuasion and Marketing

Conferences: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 o 8:00 - 9:00 Conference Orientation o 1:30 - 2:30 Unpopular Opinions: When Personal Opinions and Library Values Clash o 9:00 - 10:00 It Takes a Village: Designing an Effective Parent-Led Playgroup o 1:30 - 2:30 Dyslexia in Library Programming o 9:00 - 10:00 Check Me Out: Interactive Displays that Contribute to Community Engagement o 1:30 - 2:30 Library Advocates Roar! Are Legislators Listening? o 9:00 - 10:00 Effective Advocacy to Elected Officials o 1:30 - 2:30 Introvert’s Guide to Extroverted Networking o 9:00 - 10:00 Grant Seeking and Grant Writing o 1:30 - 2:30 Ignite 2020 Part 3 o 9:00 - 10:00 Understanding the New American Association for School Librarian National Standards o 1:30 - 2:30 Fostering a Culture of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Social Justice Among Library Staff o 9:00 - 10:00 Ignite 2020, Part I o 1:30 - 2:30 Collections & Commitments: Life as an All-Digital Federal Depository Library o 9:00 - 10:00 Protecting Privacy with Threat Modeling o 1:30 - 2:30 Managing in the Middle: Strategies for Success in Middle Management o 9:00 - 10:00 Prom Dress for Success: Organizing a Dress Giveaway at Any Library o 3:00 - 5:00 NASA’s Outpost Program in Public Libraries o 9:00 - 10:00 Maryland State Library/Delaware State Library Update o 3:00 - 4:00 The Importance of Imagination: Conversations with the William G. Wilson o 9:00 - 10:00 Beginning with Assessment in Mind: That Feels Backward Maryland Author Award Winner Alix Rickoff o 10:30 - 11:30 UDLIB/SEARCH: A State-Wide Collaboration o 3:00 - 5:00 Music in Storytime Training with Mr. Jon and Friends o 10:30 - 11:30 Content Calendars - What Is It + Why It Makes Marketing Faster o 3:00 - 5:00 Let’s Get (Feasibly) Digital: Connecting Big Ideas to Realistic Outcomes o 10:30 - 11:30 New Trends in Performance Management o 3:00 - 5:00 Understanding Implicit Bias: Optics Seminar o 10:30 - 11:30 Treat Yo’Self (and Others) Better o 3:00 - 5:00 Grants Workshop - Show Me the $$ o 10:30 - 11:30 Maryland State Lending Library/Make IT Place o 3:00 - 5:00 “E” is for Environment: Connecting Kids with Nature o 10:30 - 11:30 Votes for Women o 3:00 - 5:00 Futuring in the Library o 10:30 - 11:30 Podcasting @ Your Library o 3:00 - 5:00 Open to All! Creating an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Library o 10:30 - 11:30 Ignite 2020, Part 2 o 3:00 - 5:00 Gamifying a Culture Shift: Leveling Up Without Leaving Others Behind o 10:30 - 11:30 Discoveries: The Library at the Mall - Bigger than Victoria’s Secret o 4:15 - 5:15 So You’re New to Management o 10:30 - 11:30 Public Speaking Skills for Library People o 8:30 - 10:30 Pub Quiz o 1:30 - 2:30 Conversations Around a Book: Out of the Box Book Clubs for All Ages o 8:30 - 10:30 Games and Karaoke

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Conferences: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 o 8:00 - 9:00 MLA Annual Membership Meeting, Breakfast & Awards o 11:00 -12:00 Readers’ Advisory - Fandom o 8:00 - 9:00 DLA Business Meeting, Awards Ceremony and Breakfast o 11:00 - 1:00 Mindful: The Transformative Power of Now o 9:30 - 10:30 Keynote Speaker: Dhonielle Clayton o 11:00 - 1:00 Addressing Challenges in 21st Century Libraries o 11:00 - 1:00 Book Buzz 2020 o 11:00 - 1:00 Upcycle @ Your Library o 11:00 - 12:00 Sparking Curiosity with System-Wide Peer-Led Training o 11:00 - 1:00 Infants, Toddlers, and Loose Parts o 11:00 - 12:00 Crafting Your Advocacy Elevator Speech o 11:00 - 1:00 Technology Expo o 11:00 - 1:00 Resume Writing and Career Coaching 101: Supporting Library Patrons in Developing o 12:10 - 1:10 Closed Captioning in Libraries Resumes and Connecting to Job Resources Without Pulling Out Your Hair o 12:10 - 1:10 Fail Camp o 11:00 - 12:00 Taking Your Teen Programs to the Next Level o 12:10 - 1:10 Disability Etiquette for Libraries o 11:00 - 12:00 National History Day and You! Supporting Your Local Students o 12:10 - 1:10 Heath and Wellness 101: Resources, Programs and More o 11:00 - 12:00 Ignite 2020, Part 4 o 12:10 - 1:10 Designing and Implementing Effective Children’s Outreach o 12:10 - 1:10 By Design: Visual Merchandising and Displays Hyatt Regency Room RESERVATION Monday, October 19 thru Wednesday October 21, 2020 • Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa & Marina The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay has created a dedicated website for the MLA & DLA Conference attendees to book their hotel reservations online. To make your reservations, please click here: www.hyatt.com/en-us/group-booking/CHESA/G-LIRY If you need assistance, please contact the hotel at 877-803-7534. Single/Double Occupancy: $185 | Triple Occupancy: $210 | Quadruple Occupancy: $235 **Rates are subject to 13.5% Tax and are available until 4/02/2020** The upgrade room rates are based upon availability and are as follows: Waterview $50 additional | Waterview Balcony $60 additional | Regency Club $80 additional Petite Family Suite $120 additional | 1-Bedroom Chesapeake Suite $200 additional | 2-Bedroom Chesapeake Suite $400 additional

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