2024 R10 Library Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to the 2024 Library Conference!

8:30am CDT

Welcome and Keynote

Wednesday September 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Books are heavy and computer keyboarding takes a tremendous amount of postural endurance. Come to this session to learn some simple yet effective exercises tailored specifically for librarianship from Dr. Amy Goddard, DPT. Amy is a certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), Postural Restoration Certified (PRC), Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), as well as many other areas of physical therapy. Here's to being your best self this year!

Wednesday September 11, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am CDT

Keynote

9:40am CDT

Blueprint for Success: Secondary Librarians' Monthly Planning Workshop

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT

Grayson Room

During this session, you will learn how the librarians in Richardson ISD plan monthly to set up their campuses for success. After an initial summer meeting to make a basic outline, the librarians meet once a month to plan in detail for the following month. You will walk away with tools to get a system like this set up for your PLN.

Speakers

Jennifer Moore

Librarian, Richardson ISD

Ashleigh Osborne

Library and Information Technology Educator, Richardson ISD

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT
Grayson Room

Breakout Session

9:40am CDT

How to Become an Essential Partner on Campus

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT

Dallas Room

School librarians are invited to this interactive session to discover the transformative power of collaboration with classroom teachers, enabling them to become essential partners on campus. Librarians will learn how to leverage their expertise and communicate their value in supporting student learning and academic success. Attendees will be introduced to a wealth of ready-to-use lessons and resources, tailored to various grade levels and subjects. These valuable takeaways will empower librarians to seamlessly integrate their services into the curriculum, aligning with instructional goals and promoting information literacy, research skills, and critical thinking.

Speakers

Erica White

Coordinator of Library Services, Irving ISD

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT
Dallas Room

Breakout Session

9:40am CDT

Kids DO Like Nonfiction: A Refresher of the 5 Kinds of Nonfiction

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT

Collin Room

Extensive research proves that kids do like nonfiction. As a matter of fact, research shows that about 50% of the students in our classrooms actually prefer nonfiction. Lex Anne Seifert and Debra Marshall, both certified librarians with extensive knowledge of and experience with nonfiction, will review the 5 Kinds of Nonfiction developed by Melissa Stewart and provide ideas for curating nonfiction that kids will love to read. Booktalks and a listing of nonfiction resources will be included in the presentation. Come learn how you can invorigate your nonfiction collection!

Sponsors

Lex Anne Seifert

Perma-Bound Sales Representatives for Texas, Perma-Bound

Come see me at the Perma-Bound booth so we can talk all things relating to collection development, book binding and nonfiction.

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT
Collin Room

Breakout Session

9:40am CDT

Pre K Library - Let's Get Started

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT

Hunt Room

Preschool students in the library can be a daunting challenge. How do you manage the class, make story time engaging, implement a makerspace, checkout books, and keep the shelves organized and functional? Two veteran preschool librarians will share all of our tips, tricks, and schemes to make the Pre-K library run smoothly for all involved.

Speakers

Caroline Legere

Library Media Technology Specialist, Keller ISD

Patrick Adams

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT
Hunt Room

Breakout Session

9:40am CDT

Turning Pages, Touching Hearts, Teaching Children: The Impact of the Read-Aloud

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT

Ellis Room

Join me for a captivating session on "Turning Pages, Touching Hearts, Teaching Children: The Impact of the Read-Aloud." This inspiring event will showcase the profound influence of a thoughtfully chosen and well-prepared read-aloud on children of all grade levels. Discover the magic of the read-aloud, gain insights into selecting the perfect texts, and learn expert tips on delivering engaging readings that will captivate and inspire the young hearts and minds you read to.

Speakers

Dr. Pearl Garden

ELA and Reading Program Consultant, Region 10 ESC

Pearl Garden Ed.D is an Elementary ELAR Consultant at Region 10 Education Service Center working with Kinder - 5th -grade teachers across the region. Her 26 years of service include elementary classroom instruction, teacher education, and Adjunct Professorships at Paul Quinn College... Read More →

Wednesday September 11, 2024 9:40am - 10:40am CDT
Ellis Room

Breakout Session

10:50am CDT

Ballin' on a Budget

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT

Collin Room

Want to stretch your library budget? In this session, you'll learn how to make every dollar count! From savvy budget advocacy to nailing grant writing and brainstorming low cost programming ideas, this session has you covered! Connect with fellow librarians, share tips, and leave feeling empowered to take your library to the next level without breaking the bank!

Speakers

Linda Sanchez

District Library Curriculum Coordinator, Community ISD

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT
Collin Room

Breakout Session

10:50am CDT

Bold Before Perfect: Renewing Energy and Circulation in Secondary Libraries

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT

Ellis Room

Need to revive your library and boost circulation? We propose a two-pronged approach that will breathe new life into secondary school libraries. Reviving secondary libraries means creating a safe, comfortable haven for teen readers while igniting a passion for literacy. Participants will walk away with bold, practical strategies for vibrant displays, student-centered spaces, and intentional literacy programming that renews energy and increases circulation in secondary libraries.

Speakers

Melissa Silerio

Librarian, Mansfield ISD

Shannon Whiteley

Library Media Specialist, Lewisville ISD

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT
Ellis Room

Breakout Session

10:50am CDT

Collection Development Best Practices

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT

Grayson Room

This session will focus on the best practices for collection development, including a focus on local policies and procedures, tools available to help librarians with collection development, and the new Collection Development Standards adopted by TSLAC. Shawna will bring her experience as an ESC library services consultant, adjunct professor, and book vendor together to look at collection development from different angles.

Speakers

Shawna Ford

Sales Representative, Perma-Bound

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT
Grayson Room

Breakout Session

10:50am CDT

Discoverability vs Searchability in Your Library

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT

Hunt Room

Do you know the difference between discoverability and searchability in your library? Explore how to balance the different ways students search for books in your library while learning about weeding and curation strategies that can optimize your collection to engage today's students. Discuss practical insights to boost circulation and learn new ways to highlight displays and programming. Spend time with fellow librarians mapping your collection goals!

Sponsors

J'aime Garcia

Founder, Literacy for Texas

My name is J’aime Garcia and I am the owner of Literacy For Texas. I have been working with Texas librarians for the past 10 years as the Capstone Rep in Houston North. As my business grows, I continue to add lines and services to further support my customers.

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT
Hunt Room

Breakout Session

10:50am CDT

Don't Fear the Media: Sharing Your Library Story One Post at a Time

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT

Dallas Room

Learn all the ways to create a brand and showcase reading programs, library programs, book recommendations, and book reviews using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Hive, Clubhouse, BeReal and more! Leave with multiple resources to promote your own library, brand, and books in general.

Speakers

Deborah Zeman

Library Media Specialist, Lewisville ISD

Deborah Zeman is a High School Library Media & Instructional Design Specialist in DFW. She is a member of the SPOT Reading Committee, ALA CORE - SF Notables Committee, Cybil Award YA Reading List Committee for 2023 & a member of the 2024 Best Graphic Novels for Children List Committee... Read More →

Wednesday September 11, 2024 10:50am - 11:50am CDT
Dallas Room

Breakout Session

11:50am CDT

Lunch and Visit with Exhibitors - Complete the Dance Card for Door Prize Drawings

Wednesday September 11, 2024 11:50am - 1:20pm CDT

Grab your chow at the water hole (A.K.A. the Fannin Room which is the break room across from the outhouses on the east side of the building), then fill out your Dance Card by visiting with all the "cowpokes" who are exhibiting their "wares".

Be sure to turn your completed Dance Card in at the Sign-in desk for a chance to win some nifty prizes!

Wednesday September 11, 2024 11:50am - 1:20pm CDT

1:20pm CDT

"Prepping" Your Library... One Year at a Time

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Ellis Room

In this session, you will see how one high school librarian organizes her whole year by aligning her monthly activities and classes with the 6 library strands: Information Literacy, Inquiry, Reading, Digital Learning, Safe & Nurturing Environment, and Leadership. Creating a digital storage space for all of your information will help you stay organized as well as make your appraisal easier when you have to provide documentation. Tech tools used in this session include Canva, Wakelet, Google Sites, AI Bots and more. You will leave this session with concrete examples and all of the templates you need to start planning for the year.

Speakers

Jeni Tahaney

Library Media Specialist, Mansfield ISD

I am a high school librarian in Mansfield ISD, a technology enthusiast & a lifelong learner. This is my 29th year in education, and my 21st year as a school librarian. This will be my 7th year at Mansfield Summit High School.

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Ellis Room

Breakout Session

1:20pm CDT

All By Ourselves: How Solo Librarians Thrive and Succeed

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Hunt Room

Are you the only certified librarian in your district and oversee multiple libraries and adult aides? Looking for tips on how to streamline your work? Our presenters are seasoned 'solo librarians' who have made it work, oftentimes alone or with help and advice from each other. We are here to bounce ideas off of and grow our PLN.

Speakers

Christina Moore

District Librarian, Sanger ISD

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Hunt Room

Breakout Session

1:20pm CDT

Building Voracious Vocabulary in the Library

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Grayson Room

This session is designed to equip librarians and paraprofessionals with the skills and strategies necessary to improve students' vocabulary acquisition and usage. Participants will learn the latest research-based practices for building vocabulary skills and incorporating them into library and classroom instruction, as well as exploring practical techniques to engage students in learning activities that will create classrooms full of voracious “vocabularians” who become self-driven, word conscious learners.

Speakers

Chandra Shaw

Region 10 ESC, Master Consultant for Teaching & Learning - Literacy, ESC Region 10

Chandra Shaw is a seasoned educator with more than 24 years of experience in literacy instruction. She has taught students of all ages and backgrounds, from elementary school to high school, and has trained thousands of educators on best practices for teaching reading and writing... Read More →

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Grayson Room

Breakout Session

1:20pm CDT

CHS9 Reads: The No-Stress Book Club

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Collin Room

Join us to learn about the no-stress book club, designed to foster a love of reading and create a community of readers in your library. Unlike traditional book clubs that focus on a single book, our approach invites students to share and discuss any book they are currently reading. We'll explore the what, how, and why of the no-stress book club and its implementation at Coppell High School Ninth Grade Campus.

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Collin Room

Breakout Session

1:20pm CDT

Unlocking Potential: Maximizing Library Resources for Gifted and Talented Students

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT

Dallas Room

This session will focus on promoting independent inquiry and research skills using library resources, collaborating with GT teachers to design tailored programs and initiatives for gifted and talented students, and highlighting specific novels for bibliotherapy to address their specific social and emotional needs.

Speakers

Ron Bramhall

Consultant-Gifted & Talented, Region 10 ESC

US Army Veteran, former Outward Bound Instructor, Juvenile Probation Officer, GT Educator/Coordinator and published Author who currently serves Region 10 in Texas as a GT and Instructional Support Consultant. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, with a M. Ed. from Southern Methodist University... Read More →

Wednesday September 11, 2024 1:20pm - 2:20pm CDT
Dallas Room

Breakout Session

2:30pm CDT

Coding, Innovation, and Collaboration *New Session Added*

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Ellis Room

With the new Tech Apps TEKS changing and the inclusion of robotics and coding into library maker spaces and innovation labs this is a great time to collaborate with teachers while you all have a great time learning to code in a fun and easy way. Kai’s Education has two fun products that we will explore….Kaibot for our beginners and Kai’s Clan as our students move up. Come have some fun playing with robots and learning to code!

Sponsors

Kai's Education

Kai's Education is a multi awards winning company that craft cutting edge robots for your classroom and school.Contact: karen@kaiseducation.comWebsite: https://kaiseducation.com/

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Ellis Room

Breakout Session

2:30pm CDT

Genre Advertisements

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Hunt Room

Ever have students enter your library asking for recommendations? “I want a good horror book”…or ”I love romance and fantasy, what should I read next?” This session will show you ways to promote your collection and engage readers at your campus with student-created genre advertisements.

Speakers

Kat Angell

Library and Information Technology Educator, Richardson ISD

My name is Kat Angell (aka Mrs. Angell) and this is my 3rd year as a librarian at Parkhill Junior High in Richardson ISD!I grew up going to schools in RISD, and coming back to teach here has been the absolute best. I went off to Texas State University for my undergrad (Go Bobcats... Read More →

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Hunt Room

Breakout Session

2:30pm CDT

Librarians & Local Authors Collaborating to Make Rich Connections in Reading & Writing with Kids

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Collin Room

Speakers

Angela Henderson Smith

Author, Speaker, Writing Coach, Educator

First, hello! I love learning about and from literacy leaders~ librarians and paraprofessionals. YOU and your teaching team may be the only ones encouraging kids in their reading journey as not all kids have that at-home support. So, thank you! I was a Reading Language Arts teacher... Read More →

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Collin Room

Breakout Session

2:30pm CDT

Using Text Trios to Nurture STEM/STEAM Creativity

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Grayson Room

Young children are naturally curious. They’re excited to soak up ideas and information about the world and how it works and their place in it. Some students remain passionate about the quest for scientific knowledge as they grow older, while others need our support to keep their enthusiasm alive. In either case, books have an important role to play. So, too, can podcasts. Many podcasts are structured as interviews that include personal information about the interviewee as well as their professional background and a discussion of their important work. This combination makes the podcast a perfect bridge between a biography and a fact-filled book about a particular topic. This interactive presentation by acclaimed STEM writer, Jennifer Swanson, will take a look at how book pairs can be combined with podcasts to create text trios-- a cross connection between STEM and digital literacy. It will also show how introducing how introduction to STEM career path will open the eyes of the diverse and female learners to see themselves following this path with encouragement. And it will also show how you can get funding under the new U.S. Department of Education Raise the Bar: STEM Excellence for All Students initiative.

Speakers

Jennifer Swanson

Author, Speaker

Sponsors

Lex Anne Seifert

Perma-Bound Sales Representatives for Texas, Perma-Bound

Come see me at the Perma-Bound booth so we can talk all things relating to collection development, book binding and nonfiction.

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Grayson Room

Breakout Session

2:30pm CDT

Wrangling Up Some Free Escape Rooms

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT

Dallas Room

Mosey yourself on down to learn about planning and creating your own, TEKS-based, digital escape rooms for free! You will learn how to do every step, from planning it out using AI, to creating the rooms and content using Canva, Google Forms, and Google Slides. Put some giddy-up in your library lessons for any level and content!

Speakers

Allyssa Loya

Library Media Specialist; Speaker, Rockwall ISD

Wednesday September 11, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Dallas Room

Breakout Session