“Ah Heck…Let’s Talk Tech”

Presentation Description: Over the years, academic libraries have evolved, and now users can expect to find a plethora of resources for use. At Vanderbilt University’s Sarah S. Stevenson Science & Engineering Library, the staff developed a tech lending program. The program started with laptops, graphing calculators, noise canceling headphones and a few other items and has grown into a much larger program offering an array of items from Canon XC15 camera kits to virtual reality gear, to lighting kits and let’s not forget “Mortimer” our full-sized skeleton. One of the reasons that the program is emerging so quickly is due to inheriting equipment from a program at Vanderbilt that was being dissolved. This was a sudden and unexpected inheritance and though we were happy to receive the cool equipment, it came with immediate decisions, and a learning curve on how to make this program a success. As the manager of the program, I would like to share reflections about the processes that had to be taken to get the program up and running. Granted there is still learning and tweaking of things but in just one semester it feels like the program has made strides in becoming a coveted service for our patrons.

Presenter Name and Contact Information:

Debra Stephens, Vanderbilt University, Circulation Manager Sarah Shannon Stevenson Science and Engineering Library (debra.stephens@Vanderbilt.Edu )

Four Frames of Leadership

Presentation Description: You will learn the theory of the “Four Frames of Leadership” originally developed by Lee Bolman and Terrance Deal in their book, Reframing Organizations. The Four Frames model powerfully brings together different leadership theories into a useful and memorable model that can be applied in day-to-day situations. The four frames can help you develop multiple approaches to a situation, go beyond your natural strengths, and aid you in becoming more effective as a worker, manager and leader.

Presenter Names and Contact Information:

Honora Eskridge, Vanderbilt University, Director of Sarah Shannon Stevenson Science and Engineering Library (honora.eskridge@Vanderbilt.Edu )

Melissa Mallon, Vanderbilt University, Director of Peabody Library (melissa.mallon@Vanderbilt.Edu )

Library Support Staff Certification Program - What is it and what might it do for me?

Presentation Description: Your career is important. How do you show people that what you do is more than a job? One way is to complete the Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) Program, and it's based on your experience! I'll describe the program and bring perspectives from some of the graduates. LSSC is managed by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association.

Presenter Name and Contact Information:

Jenifer Grady, Tenn-Share Director (execdir@Tenn-share.org )

My Favorite Excel Tips & Tricks

Presentation Description: Can you create a chart with a single keystroke? Do you know how to do dozen things with the autofill? Did you know you could sum a column without building a single formula? This isn’t intended as either a beginning or advanced presentation, but rather a demonstration of some of the wizardry in Excel. The session will move quickly and promises a little something for everyone.

Presenter Name and Contact Information:

Lauri Thompson, Continuing Education Coordinator Tennessee State Library & Archives, (Lauri.Thompson@tn.gov)

Take your Readers Advisory and library marketing to the next level with social media Book Talks.

Presentation Description: Learn tips and tricks to efficiently and economically craft, record, publish, and curate videos which promote your library’s collection and programming. Take home a solid plan to provide new, exciting space for your patrons to explore your collection, encounter you library’s strategic narrative, and share the library’s marketing message with others.

Presenter Name and Contact Information:

Sam Helmick, Public Service Manager, Burlington Public Library, Iowa (samhelmick.library@gmail.com )

The Transformative Power of Kindness. Empathy and Compassion in the Workplace

Kindness and empathy might not be the first thing to spring to mind when you think about work. However, research has proven over and over again that leadership styles that cultivate kindness, empathy, compassion and cultivate talent outperform than “average” organizations every single time.

So, what does kindness, empathy and compassion manifest within the workplace? How can we change out mindset from scarcity, intense competition and backbiting to an organization that serves as a model nationwide? This presentation will show what

“average” organizations look like and how you can transform using 4 strategies over a long period of the time. One of more of these strategies could revitalize your DEI initiatives, long term strategic planning and ultimately obtain more positive visibility for your organization.

Presenter Name and Contact Information:

Elaina Norlin, Professional Development/DEL Coordinator, Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL) (enorlin@aserl.org )

Who Do You Choose to Be: Making or Expanding Your Positive Impact

Presentation Description: Taking a look at how your impact affects you and your outlook as well as the effect it has on those around you. What is your purpose and how can you make positive changes in your work place and your life?

Presenter Name and Contact Information:

Machelle Keen, Vanderbilt University, Collections and Facilities Coordinator and Assistant to the Director Sarah Shannon Stevenson Science and Engineering Library (Machelle.Keen@Vanderbilt.Edu )

Working Together While We’re Apart: Team-Building During a Pandemic

Presentation Description: Our library has a unique structure, which requires members from the Music Library, Access Services, and University Archives and Special Collections - three seemingly disparate units with offices spread out throughout the library - to act as a “First Floor Team” to serve our patrons and guests. During the COVID-19 pandemic, our library joined many others across the country in a transition to working from home, which meant that our already spread out team was now fractured and scattered all over Nashville. Rather than give up on team-building, we took the opportunity to try to develop ourselves into a model team for the library. This presentation will discuss how we used technology and good old-fashioned books to develop overarching goals, strengthen our team, and increase communication, all from the comfort of our homes.

Presenter Name and Contact Information:

Lina Sheahan, Belmont University, Music Librarian of Lila D. Bunch Library -( lina.sheahan@belmont.edu )

Paige Carter, Belmont University, Access Services Manager of Lila D. Bunch Library - (paige.carter@belmont.edu )

Ashley White, Belmont University, University Archivist/Collections Manager of Lila D. Bunch Library - (ashley.layhew@belmont.edu )