Shortcut to ASCLA Programs, Preconference & Events at the Annual Conference
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ASCLA programs can be found here.
ASCLA discussion and interest groups can be found here.
ASCLA’s whole line-up can be found here.

 

ASCLA President’s Program Don’t Get Sued: What Librarians Are Doing to Address the Physical, Programmatic and Web-based Accessibility Barriers for People with Disabilities.
Sunday, June 26, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Orange County Convention Center, W105B Schedule it.

ASCLA Preconferences

Freelance Success: Building a Business as a Library Trainer, Educator, Writer, Researcher, or Consultant.
Friday, June 24, 8 – Noon, Orange County Convention Center, W103A  Purchase a ticket

ASCLA Signature Events
ASCLA 101 – Saturday, June 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Rosen Centre, Room Salon 01/02  Schedule it.

ASCLA Awards Ceremony & Reception – Saturday, June 25, 5:45 – 7:15 p.m., Hyatt Regency Orlando, Plaza BR D   Schedule it.


Meetings
Board I – Saturday, June 25, 3 – 5:30 p.m., Orange County Convention Center, W309  Schedule it.
Board II – Monday, June 27, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Orange County Convention Center, W209C Schedule it

All Committee – Sunday, June 26, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Rosen Centre, Room Salon 01/02  Schedule it.

ASCLA Programs

Active Shooter Policies in Libraries
Be able to complete an environmental scan to identify potential risk areas at your library, as well as write an active shooter policy/procedure for your library.
Saturday, June 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Orange County Convention Center, W101B   Schedule it.


Consultants Giving Back
Provides a chance for library leaders to meet with the consultant of their choice for 30 minutes with no-strings-attached advice for their library.
Sunday, June 26, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Orange County Convention Center, W102A   Schedule it.

Library Consortia, e-books and the power of libraries: innovative shared e-book delivery models from a library consortium near you
This program will include an interactive panel discussion of the major trends in e-books and how library consortia are at the forefront of elevating libraries as a major player in the e-book market.
Saturday, June 25, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Orange County Convention Center, W102A  Schedule it.

We Need Diverse Books and More: Multiple Diversities: Capturing the Experience Intersectional Identities
Join award-winning authors Padma Venkatraman and others to discuss portraying people who are twice diverse. Join us as we expand the diversity umbrella.
Saturday, June 25, 1 – 2:30 p.m., Orange County Convention Center, W101A   Schedule it.

Reaching Out to Adults with Special Needs Through Art, Science, and Literacy
This program will focus on techniques used to engage groups of special needs adults.
Sunday, June 26, 3 – 4 p.m., Orange County Convention Center, S320 E-F  Schedule it.


Skills, Empowerment, Talent: Strengthening the Massachusetts Library Community
Learn about “Project SET: Skills, Empowerment, Talent”, and how your organization can identify and cultivate new talent in your library community.
Sunday, June 26, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Orange County Convention Center, S320 E-F   Schedule it.


The World of Early Literacy Training: Who, What, Where, When, Why?
Early literacy is always important and continues to be a timely topic. It is very much in the forefront not only for libraries but for states and budgeting. Politically important; there is a federal push for early literacy.
Saturday, June 25,  1 – 2:30 p.m., Orange County Convention Center, W101B   Schedule it.

From Beyond Our Borders: Reliable Multilingual and Multicultural Consumer Health Resources
The stress of having medical issues can be compounded by not understanding what the doctor is saying, how the health care system works, or what the diagnosis means. This program will cover the basics of cultural competency in consumer health care librarianship and resources available to those of us doing this work.
Monday, June 27, 8:30 – 10 a.m.,  Orange County Convention Center, W103A   Schedule it. 

 

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