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Michigan Association of School Librarians
51st Annual Conference
DoubleTree by Hilton, Bay City, MI
October 23-25, 2024

Funding for MASL 51 is provided in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan

Thank you to our conference sponsors: Midwest Collaborative for Library Services, Wayne State University School of Information Sciences, REMC of Michigan, Follett Learning, and Michigan Virtual

WiFi password: MASL2024!

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Thursday, October 24
 

7:15am EDT

Registration
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:15am - 10:00am EDT
Foyer
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:15am - 10:00am EDT
Foyer
  Registration

7:30am EDT

Breakfast, Welcome & Opening Keynote - Jennifer LaGarde
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
Grand Ballroom AD
Brave Instead of Perfect: Deconstructing Imposter Syndrome in Librarianship
They say comparison is the thief of joy, but in a connected world, the urge to compare ourselves, and our work, to the "rockstars" in our field can be both impossible to resist and professionally paralyzing. In this keynote, we'll explore ways to smash impostor syndrome, avoid comparison and use our networks to pursue bravery instead of perfection, so that we can be the kind of librarians our kids truly deserve!

*Continental breakfast is served at 7:30am with presentation immediately following. Book signing will follow the presentation.
Speakers
JL
Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
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  Keynote

9:10am EDT

Breakout Session - Building Community with Esports and Videogames in the Library
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
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Find out how adding esports and videogames to your library programming can help students build connections with each other, the school library, and our school community.
Speakers
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Suzanne Banwart

Library Media Specialist, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
@nerdylibrarian.bsky.social
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
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  Sessions

9:10am EDT

Breakout Session - Just an "Hour of Code" Can Ignite Excitement
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
Davidson 1
Hour of Code is a great way to integrate beginning coding in schools and library media centers. This global initiative introduces computer science with fun activities for learners of all skill levels. Learn how to incorporate this fun day and other coding activities into your school by collaborating with a curriculum content or as a library media center specific program.
Speakers
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Katherine Montei

Media Specialist, Lake Orion Community Schools
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
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  Sessions

9:10am EDT

Breakout Session - The Power of a Book Tasting
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
Davidson 2
Have you held a book tasting in your library? In this session I will take the idea of book tasting and zoom out. We will look at book tastings for a personal finance class, book tasting for a foods/nutrition class, book tastings for SAT prep, and more. Beyond the presentation, there will be an opportunity to ask questions, share your expertise, and come up with new ideas for the upcoming school year. If you've never done a book tasting, you'll leave ready to host one. 
Speakers
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Sara Brown

HS Librarian, Portage Public Schools
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
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  Sessions

9:10am EDT

Breakout Session - Utilizing MeL eResources to Support MASL’s MISelf in Books
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
Davidson 4
The Michigan eLibrary (MeL) has many free eResources to support all citizens in the state. In this session we will pair nonfiction eResources (including articles, images, maps and video clips) in MeL with past and present MISelf in Books fiction titles to build upon student learning and understanding. Additionally, we will investigate ways to utilize MeL’s reader’s advisory eResources to generate even more dynamic reading lists for you and your students. 
Speakers
avatar for Ann Kaskinen

Ann Kaskinen

MeL Engagement Specialist, K-12, Library of Michigan - MCLS
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
Davidson 4
  Sessions

9:10am EDT

Breakout Session - Venture Into the Future of Learning: Inspiration from ISTE LIVE24
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
Wheeler
Learn how to attend the ISTE Live or virtual conferences and take a look at what the organization has to offer school librarians. Erica and Carma traveled to Denver, CO last summer to attend ISTE Live24. They will share with you what they learned, how they traveled there, what they experimented with, and more. Gain inspiration on a future trip, or digest the innovative offerings they gathered last summer.
Speakers
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Erica Trowbridge

Media Specialist, Oakridge Public Schools
CR
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:10am - 10:00am EDT
Wheeler
  Sessions

10:00am EDT

Newcomers Meet & Greet
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
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Are you a new MASL member? First time conference attendee? Join fellow MASL members in the exhibit hall for a brief welcome and meet and greet.
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:00am - 10:15am EDT
Grand Ballroom BC
  Exhibits

10:00am EDT

Exhibitor Showcase
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom BC
Spend time with our exhibitors during this dedicated time to "exhibits only" before lunch to learn more about the new things they have available for school librarians.

Thursday October 24, 2024 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
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  Exhibits

10:00am EDT

Exhibits Open
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom BC
Exhibits are open from 10:00-4:00 on Thursday. We appreciate the support of all the exhibitors we work with because they support our conference and are great advocates for school librarians.  
Thursday October 24, 2024 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom BC
  Exhibits

12:00pm EDT

Lunch & Networking
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom AD
Network and build relationships with colleagues while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Grand Ballroom AD
  Meals

12:00pm EDT

Past Presidents Luncheon
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Wheeler
Past presidents of MAME/MASL are invited to attend this annual luncheon. Please be sure to RSVP in advance. 
Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Wheeler
  Meals

1:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - Book Talk Bonanza with Alexa and Amanda
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wheeler
Join Alexa Lalejini and Amanda Davies as they book talk their favorite books of the past year. We'll share our most-loved books to help you build your collections and your own TBR list. We will cover everything from picture books to young adult books, representing diverse experiences and a wide range of genres. 
Speakers
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Alexa Lalejini

Freshman Center Library Media Specialist, Rockford Public Schools
avatar for Amanda Davies
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Wheeler
  Sessions

1:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - DIY School Library Advocacy Work Session
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Davidson 1
This session will provide tips, tools and the confidence to champion your library and the school library profession. We will explore effective advocacy techniques and use our time together to take action. 
Speakers
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Stephie Luyt

Elementary Library Coordinator, Traverse City Area Public Schools
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
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  Sessions

1:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - Michigan Mystery Connect
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Davidson 3
This session will engage participants in a Michigan Mystery Connection to spark interest in connecting educators and classrooms throughout the state of Michigan. MI Mystery Connect is designed to sharpen students' inquiry skills, map-reading abilities and overall awareness of Michigan geography. Come learn how you can support teachers in your schools and get them connected to this project that is sponsored by the REMC Association of Michigan.
Speakers
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Mark Lyons

Program Director of Instructional Technology & STEM Integration, Saginaw ISD
Mark Lyons is the Instructional Technology & STEM Integration Program Director for Saginaw ISD.  He also serves as the Region 9 Director of the Regional Educational Media Center (REMC). Over the past year, Mark has embarked on a nationwide journey, delivering presentations on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. Mark holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Saginaw Valley State University and a Masters in Educational Technology from Central... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Davidson 3
  Sessions

1:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - Reaching More Learners Online: Practical Lessons from the Online Ready Project
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Davidson 4
This workshop summarizes the in-process findings of the IMLS-funded Online Ready project, which prepares school librarians to embrace more culturally-responsive pedagogy in online environments. Based on collaboration between four universities and school librarians from Michigan and beyond, this session will share what we learned about how school librarians defined their contributions to culturally-responsive pedagogical practices you can use and share in your own buildings whether your teaching is online or face-to-face. You will gain research-informed, practical strategies that will help you connect and grow your diverse learners.
Speakers
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Kristin Fontichiaro

Clinical Professor, University of Michigan School of Information
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Davidson 4
  Sessions

1:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - Unleashing Creativity and Collaboration: Harnessing FigJam for School Libraries
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Davidson 2
In this interactive workshop, explore how FigJam, a powerful collaborative whiteboarding tool, can transform your instruction and student engagement strategies. Participants will learn to leverage FigJam's real-time collaboration features to work seamlessly with teachers and create engaging, interactive lessons. Additionally, discover how to effortlessly plan and manage library events and reading programs using FigJam's templates and organizational features. This workshop offers practical tips and creative ideas to enhance lesson plans, improve student collaboration, and streamline library operations, empowering librarians to unlock the full potential of their library with FigJam.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Gabrion

Laura Gabrion

Literacy Consultant, Wayne RESA
Laura Gabrion is an English Language Arts Consultant for Wayne RESA. In 2017, Laura defended her dissertation in Reading Education with an emphasis on improving student writing. Her current projects and interests involve disciplinary literacy, literacy coaching, family/community engagement... Read More →
avatar for Judy Bowling

Judy Bowling

Instructional Tech And Library Consultant, Wayne RESA
Thursday October 24, 2024 1:10pm - 2:00pm EDT
Davidson 2
  Sessions

2:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - Adventure Awaits! Reading & Vocabulary Incentives for Secondary Libraries
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 2
Library programming for high school students can get a bit tricky, but they are still kids and sometimes like to be reminded of that. Come to this session to learn how we collaborated with our staff and came up with a school-wide reading and vocabulary initiative that runs all year and learn what has worked and not worked well during reading month to keep students interested. 
Speakers
avatar for Erica Trowbridge

Erica Trowbridge

Media Specialist, Oakridge Public Schools
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 2
  Sessions

2:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - ALA's Law for Librarians: Intellectual Freedom in Schools
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 3
Kathy Lester attended the American Library Association's Law4Librarians training in May 2024.  During this session, she will provide information and resources that apply to School Libraries from this training.  Specifically, she will address supporting Intellectual Freedom in School Libraries and recent court cases that support the Freedom to Read.
Speakers
avatar for Kathy Lester

Kathy Lester

Immediate Past-President, AASL
Kathy Lester is the Immediate Past President of the American Association for School Librarians (AASL), adjunct faculty at Wayne State University and a former school librarian at East Middle School in Plymouth Canton Community Schools in Michigan.  She is also a Councilor-At-Large... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 3
  Sessions

2:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - How to Use Novel Effect in Your School Library
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 1
Novel Effect is a great way to engage students in a fun, creative way.  With 50 minutes of class time, it can be hard to keep students engaged in the library learning.  Come and learn about how I use Novel Effect to keep students engaged and to have fun listening to books read aloud.  Plus, create some new lesson plans around the ideas of Novel Effect's calendars.
Speakers
CR
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 1
  Sessions

2:10pm EDT

Breakout Session - The Extremely Unsubtle Art ofShameless Self-Promotion
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 4
Speakers
avatar for Harry Coffill

Harry Coffill

Library Media Specialist, Godfrey-Lee Public Schools
Proudly teaming with our local public library to provide content and opportunities to all our students.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwMHyoGGzQ8A dedicated librarian helping all kids find books that are both windows and mirrors of their experiences, cultures, and backgrounds.Godfrey-Lee... Read More →
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Davidson 4
  Sessions

2:10pm EDT

Breakout Session with featured speaker, Jennifer LaGarde - Developing Digital Detectives
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Wheeler
One of the reasons traditional information literacy protocols (like the CRAAP test!) so often fail to remain relevant outside of a single lesson, lies less in what those tools include and more in what they're missing: an emphasis on human behavior and the ways in which emotions drive our decision making. In this session, featured speaker Jennifer LaGarde will unpack that connection and discuss ways to help our learners disrupt the reactions creators of mis-, di-s and mal- information are counting on when posting content online.

*Book signing will follow the presentation.
Speakers
JL
Thursday October 24, 2024 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
Wheeler
  Sessions, Featured speaker

3:10pm EDT

Roundtables
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:10pm - 4:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom AD
Thursday October 24, 2024 3:10pm - 4:15pm EDT
Grand Ballroom AD
  Round tables

6:00pm EDT

MASL 51 Awards Gala & Dinner
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom AD
Join us for dinner and a celebration of our exceptional colleagues during the MASL 51 Awards Gala, including a cash bar and silent auction.

NOTE: This event is FREE, but you must register in advance to give an accurate count to the kitchen.
Thursday October 24, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Grand Ballroom AD
  Evening

9:00pm EDT

Librarians After Dark
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Wenonah Suite
Join us for some snacks, drinks, games, and casual conversation.
Thursday October 24, 2024 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Wenonah Suite
  Evening
 
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