What does it mean for a library to embed anti-racism practices into program design and daily decision-making processes? Leaning into values of inclusivity, many libraries around the country have been committing themselves to a comprehensive anti-racism process guided by human-centered service design, racial equity frameworks, and stakeholder engagement to center communities of color. This dynamic and highly participatory workshop will introduce participants to human-centered design tools to create equitable solutions to systemic challenges by evolving programs and services.
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1. Preconference
11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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What does it mean for a library to embed anti-racism practices into program design and daily decision-making processes? Leaning into values of inclusivity, many libraries around the country have been committing themselves to a comprehensive anti-racism process guided by human-centered service design, racial equity frameworks, and stakeholder engagement to center communities of color. This dynamic and highly participatory workshop will introduce participants to human-centered design tools to create equitable solutions to systemic challenges by evolving programs and services.
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11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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Leaders occupy all roles and all spaces within our library organizations irrespective of position titles and official “management” responsibilities. Differences in identities, dispositions, life experiences, and areas of library work often lead to tension in the workplace and create barriers to team building. Strong teams begin with identifying our individual assets and connecting them to the other members of our team. This workshop speaks to all library leaders, in all different roles, and in all sizes and types of organizations. The goal of this workshop is to build bridges over steep interpersonal, cultural, and service area chasms, learn about our team members and identify their strengths to leverage them.
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11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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Leaders occupy all roles and all spaces within our library organizations irrespective of position titles and official “management” responsibilities. Differences in identities, dispositions, life experiences, and areas of library work often lead to tension in the workplace and create barriers to team building. Strong teams begin with identifying our individual assets and connecting them to the other members of our team. This workshop speaks to all library leaders, in all different roles, and in all sizes and types of organizations. The goal of this workshop is to build bridges over steep interpersonal, cultural, and service area chasms, learn about our team members and identify their strengths to leverage them.
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1. Preconference
11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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This preconference teaches foundational negotiation theory and practice for newcomers to negotiating with vendors and various stakeholders. Experienced negotiators will gain fresh ideas and strategies for success. Grounded in the multidisciplinary literature of negotiation, the instructor will communicate key concepts as well as practical techniques and real-world situations: how to tailor your negotiation strategies to the vendor or the type of product or service, how to leverage data to make your case, craft persuasive arguments, determine your priorities, master your own negotiating styles and strengths/weaknesses, and think creatively to overcome stalemates and achieve win-win-win outcomes.
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11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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This preconference teaches foundational negotiation theory and practice for newcomers to negotiating with vendors and various stakeholders. Experienced negotiators will gain fresh ideas and strategies for success. Grounded in the multidisciplinary literature of negotiation, the instructor will communicate key concepts as well as practical techniques and real-world situations: how to tailor your negotiation strategies to the vendor or the type of product or service, how to leverage data to make your case, craft persuasive arguments, determine your priorities, master your own negotiating styles and strengths/weaknesses, and think creatively to overcome stalemates and achieve win-win-win outcomes.
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1. Preconference
11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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Does your institution have a collections disaster plan? If so, are staff trained to implement the plan? Whether dealing with a small leak or a large-scale emergency, an updated plan ensures your institution is ready to react quickly and mitigate collections damage. Whether your library is just starting the planning process or you’re ready to revise your plan, this session will break the emergency management process down into manageable chunks. Attendees will learn how to assess the unique risks at their institution, the essential components of a disaster plan, and tips for training staff to implement the plan.
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1. Preconference
11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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Does your institution have a collections disaster plan? If so, are staff trained to implement the plan? Whether dealing with a small leak or a large-scale emergency, an updated plan ensures your institution is ready to react quickly and mitigate collections damage. Whether your library is just starting the planning process or you’re ready to revise your plan, this session will break the emergency management process down into manageable chunks. Attendees will learn how to assess the unique risks at their institution, the essential components of a disaster plan, and tips for training staff to implement the plan.
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1. Preconference
11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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In today’s uncertain world with rapidly evolving technology, preserving digital content has never been more important. From cultural heritage to scientific data to government records, libraries have a moral and ethical obligation to safeguard digital content for future generations. This Introduction to Digital Preservation workshop provides an overview of digital preservation including basic digital preservation activities and strategies, common frameworks and standards, and helpful resources to advance understanding and application. Participants will learn how to identify and select files for digital preservation, determine appropriate storage for digital content, and protect, manage, and provide access to digital content over the long-term. Lastly, participants will have opportunities for hands-on learning including developing a file naming convention, identifying common metadata errors, and drafting a plan to improve digital preservation efforts in their own contexts. This workshop is appropriate for all library types and levels of experience, and no prior knowledge is expected.
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1. Preconference
11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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In today’s uncertain world with rapidly evolving technology, preserving digital content has never been more important. From cultural heritage to scientific data to government records, libraries have a moral and ethical obligation to safeguard digital content for future generations. This Introduction to Digital Preservation workshop provides an overview of digital preservation including basic digital preservation activities and strategies, common frameworks and standards, and helpful resources to advance understanding and application. Participants will learn how to identify and select files for digital preservation, determine appropriate storage for digital content, and protect, manage, and provide access to digital content over the long-term. Lastly, participants will have opportunities for hands-on learning including developing a file naming convention, identifying common metadata errors, and drafting a plan to improve digital preservation efforts in their own contexts. This workshop is appropriate for all library types and levels of experience, and no prior knowledge is expected.
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1. Preconference
11/12/2025 12:00 PM
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