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Know & Go: Cataloging a Collection of Unusual Things

Creating any new collection in an academic library can be exciting and challenging for library staff. The challenge is amplified if the items in the collection have not typically been borrowed from libraries and the catalog records are not discoverable in a bibliographic utility. The idea of libraries circulating items that are not informational media is growing. This presentation will discuss the idea of a library of things in an academic library, from conception to its current state of circulation.

Know & Go: Social Services for Teens in the Library

Social Services is often a hot topic in the LIS world. However, the conversation often centers around adult services which can be exclusionary or inaccessible for teens under 18. This presentation will highlight some unique challenges that teens face, provide examples of teen-specific social services that we found helpful (especially in an urban public library setting), and look into some larger theoretical questions and frameworks around social work and libraries.

Know & Go: Welcoming Adult Learners to Your Library with Bilingual Programming

Wondering how to offer bilingual programs for adult learners at your public or academic library? In this session, we will discuss how to create programs that are welcoming, enjoyable, and bring adult learners together. We will focus on programs that serve adults interested in learning a new language, healthy aging, citizenship classes, and earning a high school equivalency certificate.

Know & Go: Emerging Adulthood and Adulting Programs for Teens and College Students

Led by the work of the psychology professor Jeffrey Arnet and his article "Emerging Adulthood: A Theory of Development from the Late Teens Through the Twenties," emerging adulthood considers the period from the late teens through twenties as a time of distinct psychological and behavioral development that may result in individuals taking longer to achieve the traditional milestones of adulthood - moving out of their parents’ home, involving themselves in a career, getting married, and having children.

Developing Community Support and Building Creative Partnerships

Libraries reach different community groups and develop mutually beneficial partnerships to expand ideas, increase reach, and propel communities toward common goals. Focusing on the fundamentals of how to identify potential community partners and create these relationships, become empowered to reach out to the community to help develop unique programs that bring in new users. Identify common evaluation methods to predict and address challenges, ensuring that the library and the partner organization continue to connect in ways that benefit both.

Serving the Neurodiverse Library User

Neurodiversity recognizes that people experience and interact with the world in many ways. While there are many dimensions to neurodiversity, it is often used in the context of the autism spectrum as well as other neurological or developmental conditions. By developing a better understanding of neurodiversity, library staff can create more inclusive library environments through interactions, spaces, services, and programs that welcome and respect neurodiverse patrons.

Toward Trans-Inclusive Librarianship

All libraries can provide a trans-inclusive respite for transgender community members and their own staff. Move toward a trans-inclusive environment for patrons and staff by learning to create and maintain safe and welcoming spaces, collections, and programs. Develop a feeling for helpful inclusive language and gain confidence with practical tips that can be applied to sometimes difficult real-world scenarios.
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