MASL 51 Annual Conference 2024: Full Schedule

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!

Link to form for SCECHs (select the sessions you attended for professional development credit)

7:30am EDT

Breakfast, Welcome & Opening Keynote - Jennifer LaGarde

Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EDT

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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

Jennifer LaGarde

Thursday October 24, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
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Keynote

12:00pm EDT

Lunch & Networking

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

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Network and build relationships with colleagues while enjoying a complimentary lunch.

Thursday October 24, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
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Meals

3:10pm EDT

Roundtables

Thursday October 24, 2024 3:10pm - 4:15pm EDT

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Thursday October 24, 2024 3:10pm - 4:15pm EDT
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Round tables

6:00pm EDT

MASL 51 Awards Gala & Dinner

Thursday October 24, 2024 6:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

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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
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Evening

7:30am EDT

Author Breakfast with Erik Jon Slangerup

Friday October 25, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EDT

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How to Save the World: Secrets from an Adventure Writer
Action-adventure writer Erik Slangerup explores different ways to promote and embrace the ways we create, consume and regard stories in our everyday lives—and why we should elevate literacy from a life skill to a lifestyle.

*Breakfast is served at 7:30am with presentation immediately following. NOTE: This is a $40 ticketed event - pre-registration is required. Book signing will follow the presentation.

Speakers

Erik Slangerup

Friday October 25, 2024 7:30am - 9:00am EDT
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Authors, Ticketed event $

10:10am EDT

Author Speed Dating

Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:30am EDT

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Friday October 25, 2024 10:10am - 11:30am EDT
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Authors

11:30am EDT

Lunch & General Membership Meeting

Friday October 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

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Grab your lunch and come learn about some exciting updates from MASL leadership, including ways that you can get more involved in this great organization. Don't miss this general membership meeting!

Friday October 25, 2024 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT
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Meals