Join Library Journal, School Library Journal and community leaders and librarians from across the country for our second annual convening on school district and public library partnerships. |
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| Keynote Speaker Announced: Maurice Broaddus, young adult and science fiction author, teacher, and community organizer, will give the closing keynote at this year's Achieving Together event. |
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| | | Join Library Journal, School Library Journal and school and public library leaders from across the country for our second annual convening on school district and public library partnerships. This two-day event will explore the many benefits of partnering across institutions, to drive equitable access to information, improve community outcomes, and achieve learning goals. |
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| | | Thursday, October 3 7:30 - 10:00 AM: Optional Morning Tour of Local Libraries 10:00 - 11:00 AM: Registration and Networking 11:00 - 11:15 AM: Welcome to the Partnership Continuum Rebecca T. Miller, Editorial Director, Library Journal & School Library Journal Jackie Nytes, CEO, Indianapolis Public Library Vop Osili, President of the Indianapolis City-County Council 11:15 - 12:00 PM: Partnering by Impulse Hear from a dynamic innovator on the power of starting small, with one person, one vision, one partner. Shannon McClintock Miller, Innovation Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media, Van Meter School, IA 12:00 - 12:10 PM: Industry Spotlight - Baker & Taylor Jim Smith, VP of Sales & Administration, Baker & Taylor 12:10 - 1:15 PM: Lunch 1:15-2:00 PM: Making Partnership a Practice, Integration with Vision Four school and public library leaders discuss the evolution, implementation, and future of their unique partnerships, from seed ideas and nuts-and-bolts aspects to broad insight about sustainability and growth. This session will also touch on funding strategies, achieving buy-in from key community members and stakeholders, and strategizing for maximum impact. Katie Cerqua, Youth and Family Services Manager, Virginia Beach Public Library Kelli Shimabukuro, Chief, Programs and Outreach, Enoch Pratt Free Library & Maryland State Library Resource Center Melissa Daggett, Coordinator, Library Media, Howard County (MD) Public Schools Andrew Maxey, NBCT, Director of Special Programs, Tuscaloosa City Schools Moderated by: Sarah Bayliss, Editor, News and Features, School Library Journal 2:00 - 2:45 PM: Sharing Space Among the many forms of deep collaboration, sharing a single location can present unique opportunities as well as unique challenges. Our panel of school and public library leaders will discuss the varied collaborative structures that have arisen in their own systems—from the first steps of a nascent shared space through a mature collaboration—and how they’re addressing the diverse needs of their communities. Lance Werner, Executive Director, Kent Library District Susan Gregory, Library Director, Bozeman Public Library Joanna Kluever, MA, MSLIS Director, Julia Hull District Library Moderated by: Meredith Schwartz, Executive Editor, Library Journal 2:45 - 2:55 PM: Industry Spotlight - Zoobean Felix Brandon Lloyd, Co-Founder & President, Zoobean 2:55 - 3:15 PM: BREAK 3:15 - 4:00 PM: Focusing on Students: The Long Road to Success What happens when a public library focuses first on addressing student achievement? Hear about how doing just that revolutionized partnering, programming, and outcome measurement at Columbus Metropolitan Library. Patrick Losinski, CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Library 4:00 - 5:00 PM: Deep Resource Sharing Three leaders reflect on the benefits and impacts of sharing resources across institutions, explore challenges and solutions, and share insights on the pros and cons. Andrew Maxey, NBCT, Director of Special Programs, Tuscaloosa City Schools Deb Lambert, Director of Collection Development, Indianapolis Public Library Suzanna Panter, Program Manager, School Libraries, Tacoma Public Schools Moderated by: Rebecca T. Miller, Editorial Director, Library Journal & School Library Journal 5:00 - 6:00 PM Networking Reception, Center for Black Literature and Culture; Hosted by Indianapolis Public Library Friday, October 4 8:30 - 9 :00 AM Breakfast and Networking 9:00 - 9:15 AM: Welcome and Thoughts Rebecca T. Miller, Editorial Director, Library Journal & School Library Journal 9:15 -9:45 AM: Partnerships: A National Perspective on Strategies Large and Small Schools and libraries across the country prove every day that working together benefits students. While all types of successful partnerships share characteristics, there is no "one-size-fits-all" solution. Building on tips from AASL/ALSC/YALSA's Public Library & School Library Collaboration toolkit and some personal lessons learned, Allison Barney will highlight strategies for building, maintaining, and expanding school and public library partnerships. Allison Barney, Manager, Youth Services, Denver Public Library, and former Chair of AASL/ALSC/YALSA’s Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation 9:45 - 10:30 AM: Inside an Impactful Partnership Gain insight into how the multi-faceted and intentional collaboration taking place between Hartford Public Schools and Hartford Public Library is transforming the way that, together, these foundational institutions better address the needs of the students in their community. Bridget Quinn Carey, CEO, Hartford Public Library Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriguez, Superintendent of Schools, Hartford Public Schools 10:30 - 10:45 AM: BREAK 10:45 - 11:30 AM: Prioritizing Partnership: A Leadership Discussion What does it take to realize the benefits only possible through partnering? A panel of leaders will discuss roles that inform and support success, the process of engagement and fostering sustainability, and the responsibility of stepping out of the comfort zone to create something new and better for kids, families, and communities. Jackie Nytes, CEO, Indianapolis Public Library Dr. Shawn Smith, Superintendent of Lawrence Schools Patrick Losinski, CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Library Suzanna Panter, Program Manager, School Libraries, Tacoma Public Schools Bridget Quinn Carey, CEO, Hartford Public Library Moderated by: Rebecca Miller, Editorial Director, Library Journal & School Library Journal 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Closing Keynote Maurice Broaddus, Young Adult and Science Fiction Author, Teacher, and Community Organizer 12:00 PM: Closing Remarks 12:30 - 1:15 PM: Optional Tour of Indianapolis Public Library’s Central Library A guided walking tour of the six-story Central Library including notable art and architectural features will be provided by the Area Resource Manager of Central Library, Mike Williams. Highlights feature the historic Paul Cret designed building opened in 1917 and described by Architectural Forum as “…the most beautiful secular building in the United States, if not the most beautiful secular building produced in modern times.” The tour group will also enjoy the sweeping views of the Indianapolis skyline from the Evans Woollen designed expansion opened in 2007. Hosted by Indianapolis Public Library |
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| | | | Allison Barney Manager, Youth Services, Denver Public Library (CO) |
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| | Katie Cerqua Youth and Family Services Manager, Virginia Beach Public Library (VA) |
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| | Melissa Daggett Coordinator, Library Media, Howard County Public School System (MD) |
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| | Pat Losinski CEO, Columbus Metropolitan Library (OH) |
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| | Shannon Miller Innovation Director of Instructional Technology and Library Media, Van Meter Schools (IA) |
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| | Jackie Nytes CEO, The Indianapolis Public Library |
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| | Bridget Quinn-Carey Chief Executive Officer, Hartford Public Library (CT) |
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| | Kelli Shimabukuro Chief, Programs and Outreach Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore (MD)
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| | Lance Werner Executive Director, Kent District Library (MI) |
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| | Dr. Leslie Torres-Rodriquez Superintendent of Schools, Hartford Public Schools (CT) |
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| | Andrew Maxey Director of Special Programs, Tuscaloosa City Schools |
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| | Suzanna Panter Program Manager, School Libraries for Tacoma Public Schools |
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| | Dr. Shawn Smith Superintendent of MSD of Lawrence Township, (IN) |
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| | Deb Lambert Director of Collection Development, The Indianapolis Public Library |
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| Vop Osili President of the Indianapolis City-County Council |
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| Susan Gregory Library Director, Bozeman Public Library (MT) |
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| Registration is open to public and school library leaders, school administrators, city/civic officials and literacy leaders. If you are unsure if you meet this criteria, please email us your request. If you are a service provider and would like to sponsor the event, please contact Advertising Director Roy Futterman. |
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