Program

The program will feature a dynamic mix of keynote speakers, lightning talks, moderated panel discussions, paper and poster sessions, and group dining opportunities to close the day.

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DateTimeSession TitleLocation 

Sunday, October 5th

12:00 pm - 1:00 pmRegistration Table OpenPre-Function Space 
 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm 

On-Site CE Courses


Words Without Thoughts: Generative A.I., Critical Thinking, and Information Retrieval (1:00pm-4:00pm)

Compass East 
 3:00 pm - 5:00 pmSC/MLA Board Meeting - Outgoing Officers (Invitation Only)  
 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmRegistration Table OpenPre-Function Space 
 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmWelcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Open

Compass West

Pre-function Space

Exhibit Hall Open 
     

Monday, October 6th

7:30 amRegistration & Breakfast opensPre-Function Space 
 8:00 amWelcomeCompass East
 
 8:15 am - 9:15 amPoster Session 1 Pre-Function Space 
 9:30 am - 9:45 am  McGraw-Hill Lightning TalkCompass East 
 9:45 am - 10:45 am

Keynote Speaker

Speaker: Brandon Hulette

"Fancy Ladies: The Story of Legalized Prostitution in Civil War Nashville"

Compass East 
 10:45 amBrunch Buffet Opens
Compass East
 
 11:15 am - 12:15 am  Exhibitor Lightning Talks
Compass East
 
 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm  Compass EastPaper Session 1: Information Needs, Resource Development, and Research Support
Compass EastExhibit Hall Open
 2:00 pm - 3:00 pmPaper Session 2: Professional Development and Leadership
Compass East
Exhibit Hall Open
 3:00 pmBreak - Exhibit Hall OpenPre-Function Space
Exhibit Hall Open
 3:30 pm - 4:45 pmPaper Session 3: Instruction and Education
Compass East 
Exhibit Hall Open
 5:00 pmChapter photo
Meet up in Pre-Function Space
 
 6:00 pmDine Arounds - Assembly Food HallMeet up in Pre-Function Space 
     
Tuesday, October 77:30 am Registration & Breakfast Buffet Open Pre-Function Space 
 8:00 am - 8:30 am

Welcome

Elsevier Clinical Lightning Talk 

Compass East 
 8:30 am - 9:30 am

Keynote Panel Speakers 

Speakers: Stacy Curry-Johnson, Alyssa Sklar,and Natalie Robbins

"From Maps to Medicine: How GIS Advances Health Research"

  
 9:45 am - 11:15 am Lightning TalksCompass EastExhibit Hall Open
 11:30 amLunch Buffet Opens
Compass East
 
 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

 Hospital Librarians Committee Luncheon & Speaker (Open to All)

 Speaker: Dana Kim

"More Than a Melody: Evidence-Based Music Therapy to Promote Personalized Care and Resiliency"

Compass East

 
 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

CONBLS Luncheon & Speaker (Invitation Only) 

Speakers: Martin Wood and Michelle Knecht

"From History to Horizon: Planning the Future of CONBLS Together"

Seagrass Meeting Room
 
 1:30 pm - 2:30 pmPaper Session 4: Library Collections, Services, Spaces and Resource DevelopmentCompass East
Exhibit Hall Open
 2:30 pmBreak - Exhibit Hall Open Pre-Function SpaceExhibit Hall Open
 2:45 pm - 3:45 pmPoster Session 2Pre-Function SpaceExhibit Hall Open
 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmPanel: Fostering Growth: Building Strong Mentor-Mentee Relationships in Libraries Compass EastExhibit Hall Open
 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Mystery Dinner Theatre Closing Reception Compass East 
     
Wednesday, October 88:30 am Breakfast Opens (Provided) Compass East 
 9:00 am

 SC/MLA Business Meeting

 MLA Update

 NNLM, Region 2 Update

 Closing Remarks 

Compass East 
 11:30 am SC/MLA Board Meeting - Incoming Officers (Invitation Only)Compass East 

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