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April 19, 2023 — DENTON — Faculty, adjunct professors and alumni from the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) in the College of Professional Education (COPE) are in Austin for the April 19-22.

The TLA conference is one of the premier events for librarians in Texas. Every year, 草莓传媒官网下载 SLIS hosts a reception that serves as an awards presentation and an opportunity for alumni to connect. This year, that event takes place Friday, April 21, from 6-7:30 pm at the Austin Grand Ballroom, Salon J on the sixth floor of the Hilton Austin. Don't miss out.

Throughout the week, you can see the 草莓传媒官网下载 Exhibit Booth at the #1909 location in the exhibit hall. It will be open:

Wednesday, April 19 from 3:45 – 6 p.m.
Thursday, April 20, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 21 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Also, 草莓传媒官网下载 lecturer will be presenting Friday, April 21 from 2-3 p.m. in room 614 in the Hilton Austin. For more information on where you can find additional faculty, adjunct professors and alumni presenting throughout the conference, see below.

Wednesday, April 19 – Preconferences

8:30 – 11:30 am Exploring Agency in Children’s Literature – Katie Loomis (Texas Woman’s University faculty) and Kelly Born (Denton ISD & 草莓传媒官网下载 adjunct)

Programs & Events

8:30-9:30 am Librarian and English Language Arts Teacher Collab to Teach Research Skills – Beth Muirhead (MLS ‘98/Birdville ISD)
9:45-10:45 am Perfect Pairing: ELAR TEKS and TexQuest Resources – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ Education Service Center, Region 20)
11am – 12noon Explore the Content Curation Control Tools in TexQuest – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ’13 / ESC, Region 20)
12:15 – 1:15 pm Leamos juntos! Supporting Bilingual Instruction in the Elementary Library – Shannon Houston (MLS ’14/Round Rock ISD)
12:15-1:15 pm Build Family Connections with TexQuest Digital Resources – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ESC, Region 20)
12:15-1:15 pm A Proactive Approach to Public Library Support for Youth Mental Health – Waynette Ditto (MLS ‘09/ Hewitt Public Library)
1:30-2:30 pm Make the Most of Digital Resources: Explore the TexQuest for Free Choice Reading – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ ESC, Region 20)
1:30-2:30pm How to Win Friends and Influence eSports – Marcy Sparks (MLS ‘05/Socorro ISD)
1:30-2:30pm Starting and Sustaining All Types of Library Support Groups – Lisa Youngblood (MLS ‘98/Harker Heights Public Library)
1:30-2:30pm Making Kid Connections with Concepts Using Photos, Text and Apps – Cynthia Molnar (MLS ‘09/Northside ISD)
1:30-2:30pm 19th Annual Poetry Roundup – Sylvia Vardell (草莓传媒官网下载 – Professor Emerita)
2:45-3:45pm Collection Development Beginner’s Guide for Academic Libraries – Natasha Zinsou (MLS '16/University of Texas at Dallas)
2:45-3:45pm Just Right Digital Resources for Middle School Classrooms – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ESC, Region 20)
2:45-3:45pm Show Me the Money! Winning State and National Grants – Michelle Slonaker (MLS ’20 (TLCART)/Chico Public Library)
2:45-3:45pm The Role of the School Librarian: Goal Setting and Achievement – Jan McWatters (MLS ‘08/Georgetown ISD)
2:45-3:45pm Succeeding in a Digital Library World – Amanda Zerangue (草莓传媒官网下载- Blagg-Huey Library)
2:45-3:45pm Why Defending Intellectual Freedom in your Library Makes Sense – Brandi Dawson (MLS ‘10/Garland ISD)
2:45-3:45pm Engaging Teen Volunteers – Dawn Reyes (MLS ‘04/Arlington Public Library)

Thursday, April 20 – Programs & Events

10 – 11am Why High School Librarians Should Collaborate with Academic Librarians for Student Success – Karen Harris (MLS ‘00/retired Dallas ISD)
10 – 11am Transform Your Work with Google Docs Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
10 – 11am Adult Book Pairings for Programming: Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List – Kelly Brouillard (MLS ‘08/Lewisville Public Library)
11:30am -12:30pm Integration of Maker Education and STREAM – Jenny Armentrout (MLS ‘95/Allen ISD)
11:30am – 12:30pm Outreach is Reaching Out: Bookmobiles, Lobby Stops, Pop-up Libraries, and More – Jonathan Margheim (MLS ‘22/New Braunfels Public Library)
1:30 – 2:30pm Getting More from Apple Apps – Kimberly Kinnaird (MLS ‘03/Lewisville ISD)
1:30 – 2:30pm Librarian to Leader: Soft Skills Training – Jessica Berger (MLS ’20 (TLCART)/Victoria Public Library)
1:30 – 2:30pm Professional Learning Communities: Uniting Across Libraries for Learning – Lynn Bostwick (MLS ‘13/Texas A&M University)
1:30 – 2:30pm Special Events Team: A New Way to Approach and Collaborate for Large-Scale Programs All Year-Round – Stephanie Harrison (MLS ‘10/City of McKinney)
3 – 4pm More Than the Funny Pages: Helping Teachers and Parents Accept Graphic Novels as Literature – Lisa Zinkie (MLS ‘09/Dallas Public Library)
3 – 4pm Reexamining Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement Practices for Equity and Inclusion – Kimberly Gay (MLS ‘06/Prairie View A&M University)
4:30-5:30 pm School Librarians as Collaborators -- Katie Loomis (草莓传媒官网下载 faculty), Amy Lanier (草莓传媒官网下载 faculty), and Kelly Born (Denton ISD & 草莓传媒官网下载 adjunct)
4:30 – 5:30pm Family Place Libraries: Uniting Communities Through Early Childhood and Family Support – Michelle Slonaker (MLS ’20 (TLCART)/ Chico Public Library)
4:30 – 5:30 pm Hacks, Cheat Codes, and Tricks that Make Cataloging Easy for the School Librarian – Heather McGuire (MLS ‘15/Cypress-Fairbanks ISD)

Friday, April 21 – Programs & Events

8:30 – 9:30am Extending and Automating Google Sheets with Add-ons – Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
8:30 – 9:30am Librarians Unite with Teachers to Become Essential Partners on Campus – Judy Boone (MLS ‘18/Irving ISD)
8:30 – 9:30am Not Your Typical Take-Home Kit – Jacquelyn Yu (MLS ‘17/The Colony Public Library)
8:30 – 9:30am Using Children’s Literature to Boost Emotional Resilience During Challenging Times – Terri Harkey (MLS ‘08/Prosper ISD)
10 – 11am Go Past the Presentation with Google Slides – Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
10 – 11am School Library Programming that Promotes Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness – Shante Clark-Davis (MLS ‘10/Alvin ISD)
10 – 11am Scrappy Little Library: Utilizing What You Have to Meet the Needs of an Online World – Janice Lapaglia (MLS ’09) and Rachel Valentine (MLS ’11 – both Blinn College Library)
10 – 11am United by Art: A Collaborative School and Public Library Art Show – Katie Adams (MLS ‘21/Austin ISD)
10 – 11am Top Texas Topaz Picks – Kelly Brouillard (MLS ‘08/Lewisville Public Library)
1:30-2:30pm Building Resilient Communities through Equity in Play – Ana Menchaca (MLS ‘16/San Antonio Public Library)
1:30 – 2:30pm Seize the Data with Google’s Looker Studio – Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
2:45 – 3:45pm A Year’s Worth of Pre-K Lessons – Melissa Bryant (MLS ‘99/Katy ISD)
2:45 – 3:45pm Armadillo Readers’ Choice: Ready-Made Resources for K-2 – Shannon Houston (MLS ‘14/Redbud Elementary)
2:45 – 3:45pm Reading Unites Us! Implementing Student-Led Book Clubs in your Elementary Library – D’Anne Mosby (MLS ‘98/Prosper ISD)
6 – 7:30pm 草莓传媒官网下载 Alumni Reception (Hilton Austin, Austin Grand Ballroom, Salon J, 6th floor)

Saturday, April 22 – Programs & Events

8:30 – 9:30am Inclusivity Through Universal Design: Unify Library Services, Instruction, and Outreach to Benefit Everyone – Margaret Dawson (MLS ‘05/Texas A&M University – Central Texas)
8:30 – 9:30am Let’s Get Serious About Play – Jennifer Cummings (MLS ‘01/Frisco Public Library)
9:45 – 10:45am The Person-Centered Approach in Public Service – Ling Hwey Jeng (Director, 草莓传媒官网下载 SLIS)
9:45 – 10:45am Creating a Brand for your Summer Reading Program Just Makes Sense – Katie Talhelm (MLS ‘20/Arlington Public Library)
9:45 – 10:45am POW! The Power of Uniting Reading and Research Using Graphic Novels – Katie Adams (MLS ‘21/Austin ISD)
9:45 – 10:45am Texas Bluebonnet Award 101 – Terri Harkey (MLS ‘08/Prosper ISD)

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