| 9:00 - 16:00 | Preconference I: (Separate Registration Fee) Cataloging Manuscripts & Archival Collections Using RDA |
| Preconference II: (Separate Registration Fee) The Picture We Paint Together: Creative Collaboration to Meet Community Needs |
| 8:30–9:30 | Registration Librarians’ Lounge, Sharjah Expo Centre Lobby |
| 9:30–10:15 | Welcome and Opening Keynote |
Lessa Kanani'opua Pelayo-Lozada, ALA President,
Adult Services Manager,
Palos Verdes Library District, California
| 10:15–10:45 | Break and Visit the Exhibits |
| 10:45–11:40 | Session A (concurrent programs) |
Finding Joy: Library as Space for Playful Learning and Creativity
How do we instill joy in folks as they return to our libraries? Participants will engage around creating joyful adventures focused on what the library should be about: the joy of learning; the joy of exploring, the joy of experience, and the joy of simply being immersed in an amazing story.
Presenter:
Stacie Ledden,
Director of Strategic Partnerships.
Anythink, Adams County, Colorado
| 11:45–12:40 | Session B (concurrent programs) |
I. Gamification and Game-Based Learning: Benefits and Tools for Libraries
Game-based learning uses game elements to help students and patrons learn new content and practice new skills in a risk-free setting. Game-based learning experiences can promote a deeper understanding of concepts such as productive struggle. Game-based learning encourages students to become self- directed critical thinkers and problem solvers who work in teams, learn about cooperation, negotiation, persistence, and other important life skills. Attendees will explore teaching strategies and learn about new digital tools.
Presenter:
Dr. Sam Northern,
Library Media Specialist,
Simpson Elementary School, Simpson County School District, Kentucky
II. Raising Readers for Life and Services Supporting Seniors: Programing for Patron Stages of Life
Internationally recognized for their innovative and impactful programming in 27 locations, staff for the National Library Board of Singapore will share how they make a difference for young and old. Their Early Read Programme helps parents and preschool educators nurture a love for reading among young children aged 0 to 6. The Library reaches seniors no matter what their interests are with health and craft workshops to book clubs, and more.
Presenter:
Fa’izah Ahmad,
Head, Early Literacy,
National Library Board of Singapore
Grace Sim,
Head, Seniors,
National Library Board of Singapore
| 12:40–13:40 | Lunch and Library Exhibits |
| 13:45–14:40 | Session C (concurrent programs) |
I. Student-Created Media: Designing Research, Learning, and Skill-Building Experiences
This program will provide insight on how librarians and their faculty partners in designing assignments for authentic learning and supporting students in multimedia production. Your library has an opportunity to partner with faculty to foster student-created media, which can be the perfect showcase for students’ ideas, research, subject knowledge, and media literacy skill set development. Hear case studies, questions to help assignment development with faculty, technologies to use, student media creation support services, and impact.
Presenter:
Scott Spicer,
Media Outreach Librarian,
University of Minnesota, Minnesota
II. Libraries Key Role in Infodemic Management
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Infodemic as is too much information including false or misleading information in digital and physical environments during a disease outbreak. It causes confusion and risk-taking behaviours that can harm health. It leads to mistrust in health authorities and undermines the public health response. This session will help you educate yourself and how your library can be part of the solution.
Presenter:
Abdullah Al-Hinai,
Director of the Medical Library,
Sultan Qaboos University, Oman
III. Connecting with the Hard-to-Reach Upper Grade Students: Challenges and Success Stories
School libraries play an essential part in discovering students’ talents, cultivating their minds, and developing strong personalities. Learn how to engage the upper grades students to participate in the librarian activities and encourage them to come out with ideas for more activities that attract their peers. This includes strategies learned during the pandemic with the use of technology to connect with students and adapt librarian activities to be delivered anytime anywhere.
Presenter:
Sarah Mahmoud EL- Daly,
Head of Libraries Department,
Mansoura College International Language Schools, Mansoura, Egypt
| 14:45-15:45 | Poster Session - Visual presentations of best practices |
| 15:50- 16:45 | Session D (concurrent programs) |
I. Academic Libraries and Student Workers as Success Agents
Great ideas for you for leveraging your student and part-time staffers at any type of library. Most academic libraries rely heavily on student workers and part-time staff to help extend open hours and provide basic support. But student workers are capable of really adding value beyond what has been done in the past. Hear from staff at the American University of Sharjah on their great work to create an innovative student assistant program making use of the skills of the students for creative instruction materials such a such as video hacks and more.
Presenter:
Latifa Baali,
Public Services Librarian,
American University Sharjah
Alanna Ross,
Associate University Librarian for Public Services
| 8:30–9:00 | Registration (and beverages and snacks) |
| 9:00–9:55 | Session E (concurrent programs) |
I. The Reality of Academic Libraries in the Post-Knowledge Society: A Visioning Insight
From reviewing strategies of academic libraries for major universities in the world, Prof. Khaled Abdel-Fattah Mohamed provides his analysis on the features of academic libraries in the post-knowledge society stage based on a forward-looking visioning. The presentation will look at seven sectors of library activities, including buildings, collections, operations, services, technologies, librarians, and users.
Presenter:
Prof. Khaled Abdel-Fattah Mohamed,
Digital and Knowledge Solutions Consultant at Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation
II. Libraries Build Business
Libraries and libraries can be economic engines by offering programming or services to local entrepreneurs and the small business community, and university students. Based on a recent successful ALA grant program, this session will outline how libraries can partner with the local business community by creating business incubators, co-working and maker spaces, introductory business classes, ownership, web design, marketing and accounting, mentoring groups, access to with small business owners, specialized equipment and technology; promotion and marketing assistance; as well as research and reference services, including assistance navigating legal and business licensures and requirements.
Presenter:
Julie Brophy,
Adult & Community Engagement Manager,
Baltimore County Public Library
III. School Librarians of the Year: Sharing Stories, Lessons, and Keys to Successes
This year’s recipients of the School Librarian of the Year Awards*, organized by the Emirates Literature Foundation, will show you how they created successful school library programs. Topics featured will include boosting reading in the secondary environment; reading initiatives developed to promote the love of reading, and using Evidence Based Practice to evaluate impact. Learn new ideas from award winners and colleagues to implement in your library
Kristine Kirby
Teacher Librarian,
Gems Amrican Academy,
Abu Dhabi
Jumana Hanoun
Librarian & UNESCO Coordinator Al-Kamal American International School - Azra Branch
| 9:55-10:25 | Break and Exhibits |
| 10:30-11:30 | Knowledge Café |
An opportunity for one on one and group discussions with experts and colleagues to ask, answer, discuss different issues and challenges going on in libraries. Come away with knowledge, ideas, and strategies to move yourself and your library forward
| 11:35-12:30 | Session F |
I. The Impact of the Pandemic on Library Operations and the KPIs: The Path to Recovery: The University of Sharjah Library Experience
The presentation aims to highlight the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on library operations. University of Sharjah library supports the University community and maintained its academic activities through virtual teaching and learning channels. Accordingly, specific KPIs were not applicable and should not be considered. Learn about new measures and initiatives adopted by the University of Sharjah Libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic and Post-COVID paved the path to recovery.
Presenter:
Nadia Masoud,
Director of Libraries,
University of Sharjah, UAE
II. Engaging Hard to Reach Teenagers
As past president of ALA’s Young Adult Library Services Association, Czarnecki will provide insight and ideas on how to reach and engage teenagers, especially those that are from underprivileged backgrounds.
Presenter:
Kelly Czarnecki,
YALSA Past President,
Teen Loft Manager, Charlotte Mecklenburg Public Library, North
| 12:30-13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30-14:30 | Poster Sessions |
| 14:35-15:30 | Session G |
I. Libraries and UN SDG’s: Action Plans for MENA and North America and the World
With eight years until 2030, The Chairs of IFLA’s Regional Division Committees of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and North America discuss their action plans and how individual libraries and associations can contribute to the global effort of libraries to impact the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Come learn and share your efforts and ideas.
Presenter:
Imad Bachir,
Chair, IFLA Middle East and North Africa Regional Division Committee, Lebanon
Julius C. Jefferson Jr.,
Chair, IFLA North American Regional Division Committee, U.S.A.
| 15:45-16:15 | Closing Session and Certificates of Participation |
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