“Innovate, Participate, Celebrate!" Come together with fellow library workers for a full-day workshop dedicated to strengthening our library community and ourselves. We'll explore highlights of our region through new technologies, professional development, and exceptional programs, and more. You are guaranteed to come away from this workshop feeling more connected to your peers, and full of ideas to make your everyday work even better.

After coffee and breakfast refreshments, there will be three keynote sessions in the morning, followed by a provided lunch and your choice of two afternoon breakout sessions. We'll cap off the day by presenting the Dobbin Award and raffle winners.

First time attendees are greatly encouraged!

Investment: $45 PaLA Member | $60 Non Member (Price includes lunch*)

Agenda

8:45 - 9:15 AM Registration, Coffee & Tea

9:15 - 9:30 AM Welcome - SEPLA Business Meeting

9:30 - 10:15 AM Session I: 3D Printing in Libraries

  Presenters: Yun Li, Kathryn Feddish, and Bo Li
Hybrid Nano-Architectures and Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory,
Department of Mechanical Engineering,
College of Engineering, Villanova University

In this presentation, we will provide an introduction to 3D printing technologies and explore their potential role in future workforce development. We will also discuss the current state of 3D printing education and research in universities. Drawing from our experiences initiating STEM programs in local libraries, we will highlight both the opportunities and challenges we've encountered. Ultimately, we hope to spark discussions on fostering collaborations between universities and libraries to bridge the gap in STEM education.

10:15 - 10:30 AM Break/Networking 

10:30 - 11:15 AM Session II: To Be Determined

11:15 - 11:30 AM Break

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM Session III: Mentorship - It's What's for Lunch

Presenter: Paula Gilbert
Consultant for York County Libraries, former Director of Youth Services

Key points include models of mentorship, benefits of mentorship and connecting mentorship to your library career. I will use examples from my own experience and what to look for in a mentor.

12:15 - 1:15 PM Lunch*

*Price includes lunch, NO PRICE DIFFERENCE if you choose NO LUNCH

Breakout Sessions: (Choice of two)

1.) Five Year Plan for Libraries

Presenter: Sue Banks

2.) American Girl Doll Circulating Collection Program

Presenter: Rachel Fecho

  3.) Readers Advisory

  Presenter: Lindsay Cummings 

1:15 - 1:45 PM Breakout Session #1

1:45 - 2:00 PM Break/Move to Next Breakout

2:00 - 2:30 PM Breakout Session #2

2:30 - 2:45 PM Break/Networking

2:45 - 3:00 PM Dobbins Award Presentation, Raffle winners, Wrap-up, and CE

This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, Governor.

Support is also provided by the College and Research Division of the Pennsylvania Library Association. http://crdpala.org/