Accelerator Sessions

Please note: Programming will continue to be added/removed from the LibLearnX Program. Dates and times are subject to change. Starting in mid-December, registered LibLearnX attendees will have the option to "favorite" sessions and build their schedule.

Accelerator Sessions

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Saturday, January 28, 2023
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Beyond the Basics: Elevating the Art of Storytelling in Display
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 298-299
Content Leader: Lisa C. Uhrik (she/her/hers) – Franklin Academy & Franklin Fixtures
Library Programs and Services

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Lisa C. Uhrik (she/her/hers) – Franklin Academy & Franklin Fixtures ### 719247###Content Leader###Co-Owner & President###Franklin Academy & Franklin Fixtures###
Content Leader: Lisa C. Uhrik (she/her/hers) – Franklin Academy & Franklin Fixtures
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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Difficult Conversations: Dealing with Hostility and De-escalating Conflict in the Library
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 386-387
Content Leader: Courtney Breese, BA in Social Work and Counseling. 20 years dialogue facilitator and mediator. (she/her/hers) – National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD)
Content Leader: Jamila Mindingall, MA in Organizational Development and Leadership, MA in Conflict Management (she/her/hers) – South Fulton Community Mediation Center
Staff Liaison: Samantha Oakley, MLIS (she/her/hers) – American Library Association
Staff Liaison: Kaileen McGourty – American Library Association
Career Development & Leadership

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Courtney Breese, BA in Social Work and Counseling. 20 years dialogue facilitator and mediator. (she/her/hers) – National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) ### 307150###Content Leader###Executive Director###National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD)###
Content Leader: Courtney Breese, BA in Social Work and Counseling. 20 years dialogue facilitator and mediator. (she/her/hers) – National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD)
### she/her/hers @@@ Jamila Mindingall, MA in Organizational Development and Leadership, MA in Conflict Management (she/her/hers) – South Fulton Community Mediation Center ### 1818535###Content Leader###Executive Director###South Fulton Community Mediation Center###
Content Leader: Jamila Mindingall, MA in Organizational Development and Leadership, MA in Conflict Management (she/her/hers) – South Fulton Community Mediation Center
### she/her/hers @@@ Samantha Oakley, MLIS (she/her/hers) – American Library Association ### 213045###Session Organizer###Project Director###American Library Association###
Session Organizer: Samantha Oakley, MLIS (she/her/hers) – American Library Association
### she/her/hers @@@ Samantha Oakley, MLIS (she/her/hers) – American Library Association ### 213045###Staff Liaison###Project Director###American Library Association###
Staff Liaison: Samantha Oakley, MLIS (she/her/hers) – American Library Association
### she/her/hers @@@ Kaileen McGourty – American Library Association ### 1652057###Staff Liaison###Program Coordinator###American Library Association###
Staff Liaison: Kaileen McGourty – American Library Association
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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Introduction to Virtual Reality Development for Libraries (NO headsets required)
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 286-287
Technology Innovation

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Phillip Ballo, MLIS – Various ### 1818449###Session Organizer###Instructor###Various###
Session Organizer: Phillip Ballo, MLIS – Various
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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Introverted Leadership: Building on Your Quiet, Impactful Strengths
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 383-385
Content Leader: Elaina M. Norlin, Librarian – ASERL
Career Development & Leadership

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Elaina M. Norlin, Librarian – ASERL ### 1178925###Session Organizer###Professional Development###ASERL###
Session Organizer: Elaina M. Norlin, Librarian – ASERL
### @@@ Elaina M. Norlin, Librarian – ASERL ### 1178925###Content Leader###Professional Development###ASERL###
Content Leader: Elaina M. Norlin, Librarian – ASERL
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Sunday, January 29, 2023
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Amplifying Library Voices: Vocal Techniques and Public Speaking Skills for Librarians
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 383-385
Content Leader: Merran Carr-Wiggin, MLIS BFA BA (she/her/hers) – Univeristy of Calgary
Content Leader: Julia B. Guy, BFA, MA, MLIS (she/her/hers) – University of Calgary
Content Leader: Celine Gareau-Brennan, MBA MLIS BA (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta Library
Career Development & Leadership

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Merran Carr-Wiggin, MLIS BFA BA (she/her/hers) – Univeristy of Calgary ### 1818457###Content Leader###Learning and Engagement Librarian###Univeristy of Calgary###
Content Leader: Merran Carr-Wiggin, MLIS BFA BA (she/her/hers) – Univeristy of Calgary
### she/her/hers @@@ Celine Gareau-Brennan, MBA MLIS BA (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta Library ### 1818455###Session Organizer###Librarian###University of Alberta Library###
Session Organizer: Celine Gareau-Brennan, MBA MLIS BA (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta Library
### she/her/hers @@@ Julia B. Guy, BFA, MA, MLIS (she/her/hers) – University of Calgary ### 1818456###Content Leader###Digital Projects Librarian###University of Calgary###
Content Leader: Julia B. Guy, BFA, MA, MLIS (she/her/hers) – University of Calgary
### she/her/hers @@@ Celine Gareau-Brennan, MBA MLIS BA (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta Library ### 1818455###Content Leader###Librarian###University of Alberta Library###
Content Leader: Celine Gareau-Brennan, MBA MLIS BA (she/her/hers) – University of Alberta Library
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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Association Leaders Forum
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 286-287
Content Leader: Brianna Hoffman, MLS (she/her/hers) – Washington Library Association (State)
Staff Liaison: Jon Martin (he/him/his) – Chapter Relations Office
Content Leader: Lisa Varga, MLS – Virginia Library Association
Career Development & Leadership

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Brianna Hoffman, MLS (she/her/hers) – Washington Library Association (State) ### 1818574###Content Leader###Executive Director###Washington Library Association (State)###
Content Leader: Brianna Hoffman, MLS (she/her/hers) – Washington Library Association (State)
### she/her/hers @@@ Jon Martin (he/him/his) – Chapter Relations Office ### 1818573###Session Organizer###Program Manager###Chapter Relations Office###
Session Organizer: Jon Martin (he/him/his) – Chapter Relations Office
### he/him/his @@@ Jon Martin (he/him/his) – Chapter Relations Office ### 1818573###Staff Liaison###Program Manager###Chapter Relations Office###
Staff Liaison: Jon Martin (he/him/his) – Chapter Relations Office
### he/him/his @@@ Lisa Varga, MLS – Virginia Library Association ### 213044###Content Leader###Executive Director###Virginia Library Association###
Content Leader: Lisa Varga, MLS – Virginia Library Association
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1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Finding Your Public Library Leadership Pathway
Location: Morial Convention Center, Room 386-387
Moderator: Douglas Crane (he/him/his) – Palm Beach County Library System
Moderator: Lynn Hoffman (she/her/hers) – Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
Moderator: Megan T. Maurer (she/her/hers) – Scenic Regional Library
Moderator: Isaiah West, MSIS (he/him/his) – Prince George's County Memorial Library System
Moderator: Derek Wolfgram (he/him/his) – Redwood City Public Library
Career Development & Leadership

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Douglas Crane (he/him/his) – Palm Beach County Library System ### 1818576###Moderator###Director###Palm Beach County Library System###
Moderator: Douglas Crane (he/him/his) – Palm Beach County Library System
### he/him/his @@@ Lynn Hoffman (she/her/hers) – Somerset County Library System of New Jersey ### 1818575###Session Organizer###Director of Operations###Somerset County Library System of New Jersey###
Session Organizer: Lynn Hoffman (she/her/hers) – Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
### she/her/hers @@@ Lynn Hoffman (she/her/hers) – Somerset County Library System of New Jersey ### 1818575###Moderator###Director of Operations###Somerset County Library System of New Jersey###
Moderator: Lynn Hoffman (she/her/hers) – Somerset County Library System of New Jersey
### she/her/hers @@@ Megan T. Maurer (she/her/hers) – Scenic Regional Library ### 1818578###Moderator###Assistant Director###Scenic Regional Library###
Moderator: Megan T. Maurer (she/her/hers) – Scenic Regional Library
### she/her/hers @@@ Isaiah West, MSIS (he/him/his) – Prince George's County Memorial Library System ### 1818458###Moderator###Teen Services Specialist###Prince George's County Memorial Library System###
Moderator: Isaiah West, MSIS (he/him/his) – Prince George's County Memorial Library System
### he/him/his @@@ Derek Wolfgram (he/him/his) – Redwood City Public Library ### 1818577###Moderator###Library Director###Redwood City Public Library###
Moderator: Derek Wolfgram (he/him/his) – Redwood City Public Library
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