For the library to be a living organism it must constantly evolve – adding new materials and resources, pivoting to meet new needs, and changing with its community. In the areas of collections and technical services, that move to be a living organism requires responsible flexibility as we consider new formats and organize and make collections discoverable. Collections, classification and cataloging, weeding, and storage practices all represent the heart of each individual library to their communities.

Online information. A noisy marketplace. Budget constraints. Many things can get in the way of marketing your library or library services. But a powerful story, well-told across staff, can break through the noise and boost your library's reach. By putting patrons at the center of the library story and focusing on community successes, you can empower staff to strengthen relationships with patrons, build confidence in and credibility for the library, and grow your organization by harnessing a powerful yet accessible word of mouth marketing strategy.

Teaching and presenting are good opportunities to create a positive impression for the organization, but limited training and experience can make library staff feel unprepared to make the most of these situations. Having a basic understanding of how to approach library instruction or presenting at a conference is beneficial to both staff and their organizations. This session focuses on building a strong foundation of teaching and presentation skills for library workers new to the subject or those in need of a refresher.

Library values appear in many places - alongside organizational mission and vision statements, in professional associations and collaborative work, and in many policies and procedures that guide day-to-day operations. A broad understanding of library professional values can help put our work in context, while also fortifying our advocacy efforts for when values are scrutinized or even changed. This session will review many of the traditional values associated with libraries while highlighting their uses and importance.

Document remediation makes online materials accessible for people with disabilities, ensuring that they can be read by assistive technologies such as screen readers. Remediation is especially important for compliance with federal law and web accessibility standards – including the Department of Justice’s final rule updating its regulations for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a compliance deadline of April 2026. Title II of the ADA directly impacts state and local governments, including public schools, universities, and libraries and their web content.