9:30 – 10:00 a.m. (EST)
Welcome!
Presenters: Jake Speer (State Librarian); Courtney Brown (EILC Director)
10:00 – 10:50 a.m. (EST)
Patron Services Committee meeting
GovDocs 101: An introduction to federal documents and the Federal Depository Library Program
Unfamiliar with federal documents and government information resources? Federal depository libraries were created to provide free access to official information of the federal government and have on staff information specialists who can assist patrons with research. Attendees of this session will learn about the mission and operation of the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), learn the Superintendent of Documents classification system and how it is different than Library of Congress or Dewey, and learn tips on how to find government information and where to learn more about it.
Presenter: Brent Abercrombie (Indiana State Library)
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. (EST)
Library IQ: What can it do for you?
During this presentation, two library employees discuss how they use the new platform: LibraryIQ for managing their library collection, enticing new patrons, building reports, viewing our community’s metrics, and creating a cart for titles that are recommended for your library.
Presenters: Lori Durbin & Karen Lane (Greensburg Decatur County Public Library)
Executive Committee Meeting
Laying the foundation: Collections highlights from the Indiana State Library collection
This session will provide an overview of the recently published book celebrating the Indiana State Library’s bicentennial. A brief description of the decision-making process in creating the book will be followed by an in-depth overview of items from the collection. Issues discussed will include cataloging, preservation and digitization of library materials.
Presenter: Jocelyn Lewis (Indiana State Library)
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (EST)
Break
1:00 – 1:50 p.m. (EST)
Reports to Excel
Excel-erate your data! This presentation will teach you to pivot your data into better ways to analyze your library statistics. Starting with Reporter, I will teach you how to choose the fields needed to return rows of helpful data, then how to clean up the information in Excel. All you have to do is PIVOT!
Presenter: Kristin Worstell (EILC Database Analyst)
Beyond books
Libraries offer so much more than just books. In this session we will take a look at how to catalog some of the nontraditional materials libraries add to their collections like board games, kits and equipment.
Presenter: Anna Roberts (Greenwood Public Library)
Join the movement! Indiana FREADOM to Read and ILF Advocacy
Join members of the Indiana Library Federation Advocacy Committee and Indiana FREADOM to Read taskforce as they discuss how to advocate for your library and supporting the freedom to read. Information will be shared on advocacy efforts within the state, impacts from legislation that passed during the 2025 legislative session, and every day advocacy. We will share how you can become involved with IN FREADOM, how to get others involved and the impact it has made throughout the state to support every Hoosier’s right to read.
Presenters: Vanessa Martin & Lisa Lintner (Indiana Library Federation)
2:00 – 2:50 p.m. (EST)
Leveraging Evergreen data for library operations
In this session, we’ll explore how libraries can harness the power of existing data within Evergreen to enhance operational efficiency, improve inventory management, and collect monthly statistics. Learn about specific reports in Evergreen and LibraryIQ which will assist you in making informed decisions on acquisitions, track usage trends, and optimize resource allocation, ensuring your library meets the evolving needs of its community.
Presenter: Eli T. Drumm (Westfield Washington Public Library)
Leaving your library better than you found it: the importance of succession planning in a public library
Learn the importance of succession planning and creating internal back-up systems. Identify potential leadership and implement mentorship to develop that potential. Discuss the importance of preserving institutional knowledge.
Presenter: Mary K. Emmrich (Consultant)
Authorities for beginners
What is a controlled vocabulary? What do catalogers mean when they discuss “authorities” and “authority work”? How do you find–much less use–them? Do they even matter? Learn the answers to these questions in this beginner-friendly session! Participants will gain confidence in working with controlled vocabularies/authorities, and will walk away with tools to help guide them in implementing their use in their day-to-day cataloging.
Presenter: Emma Richey (Eckhart Public Library)