Join Jennifer Smith for an introduction to mindfulness meditation using music as a tool to help you calm your mind and reduce stress mindfully. At the close of the session, participants will be able to connect and reflect about their experience. No experience needed.
This 45-minute presentation by High Point University's Gerald Ward, Media & Digital Services Librarian, and Lauren Ksa, Head of Reference Services Librarian-will demonstrate how hands-on bookbinding and zine-making workshops can transform library learning experiences. Attendees will discover how crafting books and zines engages patrons in active exploration of the history and cultural impact of print media, supported by educational theory and real-world program examples. The session will blend theory (critical library pedagogy, experiential learning, object-based learning, craft-based learning) with actionable strategies, showing how libraries-academic, public, or school-can develop sustainable programs that inspire creativity and learning. By highlighting High Point University's successful workshop series and Zine Library, the presenters will illustrate how creating and preserving handmade objects and publications can enrich collections and communities. Attendees will leave with both big-picture understanding and practical tips to implement these ideas in their own libraries.
Efforts to restrict or suppress content can take many forms and come from various sources. When such efforts arise from concerned parents or members of a community, it is crucial to have honest and difficult conversations. However, if they become politicized or are done for political purposes, they may be driven by external agendas rather than legitimate local concerns. This session will provide insights on distinguishing between external agendas and legitimate local concerns. Being well-prepared to address the issues, organizations, and political beliefs fueling these divisions is crucial.
Wednesday October 15, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT Salem 1A301 West 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
This will be a collaborative and social session including multiple roundtables on a variety of topics for participants to share their experiences and ideas. Topics will include: ILS victories and challenges, Mentoring and training your technical services team, Share your bright ideas and successful projects. We hope to provide the RTSS community with an opportunity to celebrate their successes, get support for their struggles and build their overall resources and technical services' systems professional network.
