Presentations

Presenter: Cortney Orme

Know what to look for in a Library design project, big or small, that would indicate your ability to tackle it yourself to save money or when to reach out to a design team of professionals.

Presenter: Chaun Campos

Description: Using qualitative, quantitative, and ethnographic research methods, I’ll share and discuss the implications of classism’s presence in academic libraries and information centers within the state of Georgia. Literature referenced will include studies on classism and its effects on higher ed students, employees, and hopefuls. Collections from the Atlanta University Center, Flat Rock Archives, and Georgia State University Libraries will be utilized to highlight archival collections featuring underrepresented communities. 

By the end of this lecture, attendees should have an understanding of:

the role that socio-economic class plays in higher learning environments.

the implications of classism’s presence in libraries and information centers.

their role in challenging classism in learning environments for students, staff, and faculty.

Part of a three-part research project reviewing classism in varying environments. Attendees will be asked to participate in an ice breaker and group discussion.

Presenter: Jeffrey Mortimore

The ODI Conformance Checklist for Libraries provides a practical tool for assessing and enhancing ERM and discovery-related practices in technical services. Employed as an assessment tool, the ODI Checklist supports self-assessment, vendor assessment, benchmarking, and continuous improvement pursuant to improved resource discovery and access. During this session, presenters will introduce the ODI Conformance Checklist as an internal assessment tool and highlight ways that we are using the Checklist to identify and prioritize improvements to workflows and practices. This session will be of interest to any technical services personnel looking to improve assessment efforts and improve how they communicate findings.

Presenters: Tamara Livingston, Christian Kelly, Kate Matheny

Are your oral history collections languishing in boxes of cassettes on the shelf? Are you missing opportunities to engage with your community and attract researchers? Join us as we help you rediscover the value of your oral history collections. Participants will: 

• Learn about the Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS) application (an open-source tool) as a practical and cost-effective tool easily adapted by smaller institutions  

• Discover how indexing oral histories with the OHMS can create meaningful opportunities for student and community engagement 

• Gain strategies for raising the profile of oral history collections that may be inaccessible due to format or lack of descriptive metadata.

Presenter: Susan Morrison

The PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) program provides preK-12 public school students access to millions of fines-free physical and digital materials offered by Georgia PINES libraries. PINES developed a secure method for importing student data provided by school districts in order to automatically create and update library card accounts, reducing barriers to access for students and reducing manual intervention from library staff. This poster session will provide an overview of the program, the process of implementation, challenges and wins, and the current state of the program.

Presenters: Angiah Davis, Michelle E. Jones, Tamika Barnes

Student retention and student success are critical metrics for higher educational institutions. These metrics directly impact academic reputation and financial stability. Academic librarians play a pivotal role in fostering an environment that supports these goals. From collaborating with the Student Success Center in the library to providing outreach outside of the library, this presentation will explore practical strategies and insights from University System of Georgia academic library leaders from various sized institutions to cultivate student retention and student success metrics. By attending this session, participants will attain valuable resources to promote student retention and success helping lead Georgia forward.

Presenter: Kayla Kuni

This poster will share how one small state college in Florida embraced the theme of National Preparedness Month (September). This presentation will focus on topics we went with (along with some other topics we considered) and how we went about promoting the events for the month.

Presenter: Jeffrey Mortimore, Nathan Banks

Reuse licensing and submission policies can be confusing to content creators. At their worst, they become barriers to participation in the repository. During this session, we will offer a brief history of our repository’s licensing and submission policies with emphasis on how both can become a liability for collecting conference and event materials. We will then describe how we are simplifying policies and procedures to increase submissions. While some of these strategies reduce creator autonomy, we have found that presenters are more confident submitting their materials when they are given fewer licensing options and simplified submission pathways.

Presenters: Jeffrey Mortimore, Nathan Banks, Alison Darby

While libraries ‘own’ their repositories, we don’t always ‘own’ the content that makes them valuable to the institution, the library, or collection stakeholders. Any significant changes we make to our repositories or related services need to balance these interests. During this session, we will discuss assessment of ‘mature’ repositories in the context of competing stakeholder interests. We will explore what it means for a repository to be ‘mature,’ then consider a three-part approach to assessment of platforms, collections, and services that seeks to balance these interests. Finally, we will invite attendees to evaluate their own repositories using this method.

Presenters: Christina Gangwisch, Charlene V. Martoni, Hosanna Fletcher; Brooke Fry

Drawing inspiration from the beloved series, Avatar: The Last Airbender, this presentation invites you to contemplate divisions between schools of thought surrounding openness. Participants will embark on a journey to discover how open education manifests in the work of librarians and instructors at Georgia State University, explore open-access collections and open educational resources available through the university’s library, and hear how the library’s annual Open for Student Success Symposium echoes the spirit of unity and teamwork championed by Avatar Aang and his allies.

Presenter: Teisha Robertson

Participants will understand the emerging technology of artificial intelligence in libraries.

Presenter: Yunseon Choi

This session discovers how to analyze subjects of visual materials. Participants will uncover unique challenges and effective strategies for analyzing and categorizing images. From understanding the complexities of visual analysis to learning specialized indexing procedures, participants will gain valuable insights and skills crucial for enhancing information retrieval and organization. Attendees will leave equipped with enhanced skills in interpreting and indexing visual materials, essential for success in diverse professional settings.

Presenter: Yunseon Choi

This session dives into the vital role of taxonomies in information management, providing participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement effective taxonomic systems. Attendees will learn how taxonomies enhance indexing, retrieval, and navigation support, empowering them to drive progress within their institutions and communities. Attendees will learn how taxonomies ensure consistency in indexing and aid users in content retrieval and navigation. By exploring taxonomies' purposes and functions, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding and practical expertise to lead taxonomic solutions in their organizations.

Presenter: Sara Sellers

Increase patron engagement through passive programming and share tips and tricks from the last 3 years of actively providing passive programming at Stone Mountain Sue Kellogg Library.

Presenters: Stephanie Darden, Sara Nazarian, Jessica Robinson

The Library Leader Program began in 2015 and through trial and error and student feedback, has expanded into the program it is today. It consists of second-year student employees who apply to become Library Leaders through a competitive application process.  Library Leaders take on a major role in the library by supervising students, providing on-the-job training, and overseeing library operations at night. Conference participants will learn innovative ways to provide practical training for student employees and how to collaborate with student employees in library instruction and special projects. 

Presenters: Adam Pitts, Ron Gauthier

People who have served time in jail or prison face stigma, employment barriers, and other lifelong difficulties—a set of challenges sometimes referred to as a "second sentence." A first-of-its-kind program, the New Start Entrepreneurship Incubator supports a growing but largely overlooked subset of aspiring entrepreneurs: the formerly incarcerated. Through in-person classes, online coursework, and a network of mentors, this six-month program equips justice-impacted individuals with the skills needed to start and run a small business. Learn about this empowering initiative and how libraries can leverage community partnerships to serve this uniquely disadvantaged population. 

Presenter: Beth Havas

What courses would you take if you could do it for free? Which reference questions leave you wanting to go further down that rabbit hole? Join us for a QuickTake from one academic librarian about their experience leveraging the University System of Georgia’s Tuition Assistance Program to pique their personal interests and enrich their subject expertise – with all the ups and downs of returning to school and navigating the enrollment process – to benefit their librarianship with a deeper understanding of their liaison disciplines and students.

Presenters: Hector Montford, Hesper Montford, Lauren Sprinkle, William Ellis

This presentation addresses the efforts to develop an internship program for undergraduate students at the College of Coastal Georgia with the Marshes of Glynn Library. During their internships in the library’s Heritage Room, students gain practical archival experience by processing collections. The work they perform reflects the typical duties associated with the profession while also familiarizing them with the library’s important role in the community.  The ongoing program benefits the college, the library, and – most importantly – the students.  Representatives from both organizations will discuss the goals, methods, and the outcomes of these internships during the presentation.