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Author Tables I Conference Buddy Program I Performers Arcade

Schedule of Events

Tuesday I Wednesday I Thursday I Friday

Tentative and subject to change

Tuesday, May 12 Wednesday I Thursday I Friday I TOP of Page
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.	Pre-conference (included with full conference registration) Leading Forward with Friends of the Library The State of Data Services in Academic Libraries in Florida
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.	Registration Opens
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Courtyard Meet-up/Networking Event
Wednesday, May 13 Tuesday I Thursday I Friday I TOP of Page
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Registration Opens
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.	New Member & First Time Conference Attendee Orientation
9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Coffee Break
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Opening General Session Keynote Speaker: Eric Klinenberg "In the face of increasing political polarization, climate emergencies, and declining civic institutions, renowned sociologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author Eric Klinenberg’s vital, illuminating book PALACES FOR THE PEOPLE: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life (Broadway Books; September 10, 2019) reveals how we can find common purpose through the places that form the foundation of our neighborhoods." Click here to learn more. FLA Awards Presentation
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Lunch on your own
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.	Friend's Lunch
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Best Practices in Marketing & Outreach to Amplify Discovery & Engagement Andy Bucher, OverDrive Your Digital Afterlife: The Electronic Side of Estate Planning Emily Morgan, Leesburg Public Library Trainer Tricks & Tips Susan Mutschler, Citrus County Library System Legislative Advocacy & the Role of the Friends Jeffrey Huggins, Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library FLA Committee Meetings
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.	Performers Arcade~ New this year!!
2pm - 6pm	Exhibit Hall Opens ~ Extended hours. Welcome Reception Appetizers and cash bar from 5pm -- 6pm Author Tables Poster Sessions
2:30 p..m. - 3:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Grants from Florida Humanities Lindsey Morrison, Florida Humanities Teen (and Adult!) Cosplaying: How Dress-Up Becomes STEAM at the Library Colin Creasy, Miami-Dade Public Library System Ashley Saludes, Miami-Dade Public Library System I'm So Shy - Public Speaking Tips for Library Staff Aurora Arthay, Palm Beach County Library System Douglas Crane, Palm Beach County Library System Matthew Selby, Palm Beach County Library System Library Web Accessibility - What decision makers need to know Adam Chalmers, University of North Florida Create a Winning Team with a Strategic Playbook Casey McPhee, Largo Public Library Geri Remming, Largo Public Library Jen Shaffer, Largo Public Library 2020 FLA Marketing Showcase Amber Downs, Maitland Public Library Lily Dubach, University of Central Florida/UCF Nancy Schuler, Eckerd College FLA Committee Meetings
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Libraries Leading Forward: Outreach Vehicles Engaged in Consumer Health Information Services and Literacy Lina Correa, Miami-Dade Public Library System Athanasia Fitos, Miami-Dade Public Library System Jarrod Irwin, National Networks of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) Jonathan Quinones, Miami-Dade Public Library System When ESL Cafe is not enough: Starting an ESL Program that Works for Your Diverse Patrons Sukalaya Kenworthy, NSU's Alvin Sherman Library Coaching Students to Succeed: Academic Librarians as Success Coaches Cynthia Childs, Southeastern University Kathleen Kempa, Southeastern University Debbie Rusch, Southeastern University Nathan Schwartz, Southeastern University Magic City Zines: Collaboration, Social Engagement, and Programming Claudia Acosta, Miami-Dade Public Library System Stephanie M. Garcia, Miami-Dade Public Library System Evelyne Zapata, Miami-Dade Public Library System FACRL Meeting What to Say: Representing the Library IRL Matthew David, Orange County Library System Erin Sullivan, Orange County Library System FLA Committee Meetings
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.	Poster Session (In Exhibit Hall)
6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	FSU Alumni Reception USF Alumni Reception (tentative)
6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	After-Hours offsite networking event (additional ticket required)
Thursday, May 14 Tuesday I Wednesday I Friday I TOP of Page
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Registration Open
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open
8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Coffee with Exhibitors
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Poster Session II (In Exhibit Hall)
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Author Tables
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Technical Services: Leading Forward in a Time of Change Sandy Allgood, Citrus County Library System Alyssa Koclanes, Eckerd College Deirdre Lewis-Gustafson, Miami-Dade Public Library System Marina Morgan, Florida Southern College Jessica O’Neil, Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach FALSC Forum Ellen Bishop, FALSC Rebel Cummings-Sauls, FALSC Brian Erb, FALSC Rachel Erb, FALSC Elijah Scott, FALSC Beyond the Makerspace, Sustaining Creative Spaces Kimberly Ball, West Florida Public Libraries Chris Hare, West Florida Public Libraries Sean Kahalley, West Florida Public Libraries Deanna McCarthy-Perkins, West Florida Public Libraries The Influence of Library Spaces on Student Engagement Sarah D. DeVille Incorporating Responsive Librarianship in Children and Teen Programming Brittany Baum, University of South Florida Peter Cannon, University of South Florida Janet Chan, University of South Florida Denise Shereff, University of South Florida Natalie Taylor, University of South Florida Florida Book Awards FLA Committee Meetings
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Florida Electronic Library Resources and ELL and Accessibility Support Stacey Knibloe, Gale (on Behalf of the State Library of Florida) Tammi VanBuren, Gale (on Behalf of the State Library of Florida) When Libraries and Comics Collide Latasha Harrison, Tampa Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Gabrielle Thomas, Tampa Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Using Peer Observation to Branch into STEM Curricula Through Patent Education Sandy Avila, University of Central Florida Buenaventura "Ven" Basco, University of Central Florida Rachel Edford, University of Central Florida Rebecca "Missy" Murphey, University of Central Florida What can we do before the next disaster. Disaster Training and Mitigation Informational Workshop Sean Kahalley, West Florida Public Library Career 411 Heart, Haven, Hub: Public/School Libraries Connect for Student Success FLA Committee Meetings
12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.	Poster Session III (In Exhibit Hall)
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.	Breakout Sessions Diversity ≠ Equity & Inclusion: Institutional Strategies for Diverse Communities Paul Bazile, North Miami Public Library Jade Kastel, Johnson & Wales University We Love to Laugh: Mindfulness and Laughter Yoga for Stress Reduction among Library Employees Sarah J. Hammill, Florida International University Barbara M. Sorondo, Florida International University How to Bring a NASA Moon Rock Program to your library Kimberly Ball, West Florida Public Libraries John Shelton, West Florida Public Libraries Digitization and Discoverability…Two Steps forward Maria Gonzalez, Barry University Veronica Gonzalez, Florida International University Ximena Valdivia, Barry University Empowering and Improving Patron Health Jessica Daly, Orlando Health - Clifford E. Graese Community Health Library Leading the way with customer service training Devon Holland, Broward County Library Katie Reusze, Broward County Library FLA Committee Meetings
3:30 p.m. -4:30 p.m.	Breakout Sessions SSDN: Leading Forward on Digital Collaborations and Partnerships in Florida Xiying Mi, University of South Florida Margarita Mirabal, Miami-Dade Public Library System Jamie Rogers, Florida International University Krystal Thomas, Florida State University Keila Zayas Ruiz, Sunshine State Digital Network Lessons Learned from the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute (SSLLI) Douglas Crane, Palm Beach County Library System Fantastic Five: Ways To Better Serve English Language Learners April Frazier, Citrus County Library System Susan Mutschler, Citrus County Library System Employment Expo: What We Learned by Hosting an Employability Fair Amanda Jones, Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Laura Maury, Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Chris Sturgeon, Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative Immersive Programming: Bringing People IN to Geek OUT Katrina Brockway, Palm Beach County Library System Kandace Ryan, Palm Beach County Library System FLA Committee Meetings
4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Final Refreshment Break with Exhibitors
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	President's Reception
Friday, May 15 Tuesday I Wednesday I Thursday I TOP of Page
7:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.	Registration Open
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.	Conference Planning Committee Meeting
8 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.	TechZone
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Leading Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives with Open Resources CJ Ivory, University of West Georgia Video Production in the Library: Opportunities, Pitfalls, and the Million Dollar Industry Waiting for Your Patrons Vinicius Araujo, Miami-Dade Public Library System Colin Creasy, Miami-Dade Public Library System #PIC411: Saving the Day when the Manager’s Away Greg Pierce, Jacksonville Public Library Tracy Pigott, Jacksonville Public Library Michael T. Sullivan, Jacksonville Public Library Metrics that Matter: Connecting Individualized Instruction to Confidence & Success Cristy Moran, Broward College FLA LCDC Mentoring Program Meet-Up Cuisine Corner Junior Noraliz Orengo, Orange County Library System Erin Reichel, Orange County Library System FLA Committee Meetings
9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Breakout Sessions Using Alexa in a Public Library Robert Anstett, Broward County Library, Community Engagement Creating Conversations: Staff Input as an Engine for Change Peter Bransché, Palm Beach County Library System Tom Cipullo, Palm Beach County Library System Courtney Poonaisingh, Palm Beach County Library System Lightning Rounds Homeschoolers: Libraries Leading the Way to Serve Our Invisible Patrons Nicole Jebbia, St. Johns Public Library System Swiss Army Knife InfoLit: Practical Resources for Creating Meaningful Learning Experiences Dr. Elana Karshmer, FIU Ramces Marsilli, FIU Libraries Leading Forward: What We Learned This Year FLA Committee Meetings
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Closing Session with Lunch FLA Annual Business Meeting Keynote Speaker: Rich Harwood Rich Harwood, President and Founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, has devoted his career to revitalizing the nation’s hardest-hit communities, transforming the world’s largest organizations and reconnecting institutions like newsrooms and schools to society. Click here to learn more.
1:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.	FLA Board of Directors Meeting