Faculty, adjunct professors, alumni represent TWU at TLA

April 19, 2023 — DENTON — Faculty, adjunct professors and alumni from the School of Library and Information Studies (SLIS) in the College of Professional Education (COPE) are in Austin for the 2023 Texas Library Association Annual Conference April 19-22. 

The TLA conference is one of the premier events for librarians in Texas. Every year, TWU SLIS hosts a reception that serves as an awards presentation and an opportunity for alumni to connect. This year, that event takes place Friday, April 21, from 6-7:30 pm at the Austin Grand Ballroom, Salon J on the sixth floor of the Hilton Austin. Don't miss out.

Throughout the week, you can see the TWU Exhibit Booth at the #1909 location in the exhibit hall. It will be open:

• Wednesday, April 19 from 3:45 – 6 p.m.
• Thursday, April 20, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Friday, April 21 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Also, TWU lecturer Kerol Harrod will be presenting Friday, April 21 from 2-3 p.m. in room 614 in the Hilton Austin. For more information on where you can find additional faculty, adjunct professors and alumni presenting throughout the conference, see below. 

Wednesday, April 19 – Preconferences

• 8:30 – 11:30 am Exploring Agency in Children’s Literature – Katie Loomis (Texas Woman’s University faculty) and Kelly Born (Denton ISD & TWU adjunct)

Programs & Events

• 8:30-9:30 am Librarian and English Language Arts Teacher Collab to Teach Research Skills – Beth Muirhead (MLS ‘98/Birdville ISD)
• 9:45-10:45 am Perfect Pairing: ELAR TEKS and TexQuest Resources – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ Education Service Center, Region 20)
• 11am – 12noon Explore the Content Curation Control Tools in TexQuest – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ’13 / ESC, Region 20)
• 12:15 – 1:15 pm Leamos juntos! Supporting Bilingual Instruction in the Elementary Library – Shannon Houston (MLS ’14/Round Rock ISD)
• 12:15-1:15 pm Build Family Connections with TexQuest Digital Resources – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ESC, Region 20)
• 12:15-1:15 pm A Proactive Approach to Public Library Support for Youth Mental Health – Waynette Ditto (MLS ‘09/ Hewitt Public Library)
• 1:30-2:30 pm Make the Most of Digital Resources: Explore the TexQuest for Free Choice Reading – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ ESC, Region 20)
• 1:30-2:30pm How to Win Friends and Influence eSports – Marcy Sparks (MLS ‘05/Socorro ISD)
• 1:30-2:30pm Starting and Sustaining All Types of Library Support Groups – Lisa Youngblood (MLS ‘98/Harker Heights Public Library)
• 1:30-2:30pm Making Kid Connections with Concepts Using Photos, Text and Apps – Cynthia Molnar (MLS ‘09/Northside ISD)
• 1:30-2:30pm 19th Annual Poetry Roundup – Sylvia Vardell (TWU – Professor Emerita)
• 2:45-3:45pm Collection Development Beginner’s Guide for Academic Libraries – Natasha Zinsou (MLS '16/University of Texas at Dallas)
• 2:45-3:45pm Just Right Digital Resources for Middle School Classrooms – Norma Gutierrez (MLS ‘13/ESC, Region 20)
• 2:45-3:45pm Show Me the Money! Winning State and National Grants – Michelle Slonaker (MLS ’20 (TLCART)/Chico Public Library)
• 2:45-3:45pm The Role of the School Librarian: Goal Setting and Achievement – Jan McWatters (MLS ‘08/Georgetown ISD)
• 2:45-3:45pm Succeeding in a Digital Library World – Amanda Zerangue (TWU- Blagg-Huey Library)
• 2:45-3:45pm Why Defending Intellectual Freedom in your Library Makes Sense – Brandi Dawson (MLS ‘10/Garland ISD)
• 2:45-3:45pm Engaging Teen Volunteers – Dawn Reyes (MLS ‘04/Arlington Public Library)

Thursday, April 20 – Programs & Events

• 10 – 11am Why High School Librarians Should Collaborate with Academic Librarians for Student Success – Karen Harris (MLS ‘00/retired Dallas ISD)
• 10 – 11am Transform Your Work with Google Docs Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
• 10 – 11am Adult Book Pairings for Programming: Lariat Adult Fiction Reading List – Kelly Brouillard (MLS ‘08/Lewisville Public Library)
• 11:30am -12:30pm Integration of Maker Education and STREAM – Jenny Armentrout (MLS ‘95/Allen ISD)
• 11:30am – 12:30pm Outreach is Reaching Out: Bookmobiles, Lobby Stops, Pop-up Libraries, and More – Jonathan Margheim (MLS ‘22/New Braunfels Public Library)
• 1:30 – 2:30pm Getting More from Apple Apps – Kimberly Kinnaird (MLS ‘03/Lewisville ISD)
• 1:30 – 2:30pm Librarian to Leader: Soft Skills Training – Jessica Berger (MLS ’20 (TLCART)/Victoria Public Library)
• 1:30 – 2:30pm Professional Learning Communities: Uniting Across Libraries for Learning – Lynn Bostwick (MLS ‘13/Texas A&M University)
• 1:30 – 2:30pm Special Events Team: A New Way to Approach and Collaborate for Large-Scale Programs All Year-Round – Stephanie Harrison (MLS ‘10/City of McKinney)
• 3 – 4pm More Than the Funny Pages: Helping Teachers and Parents Accept Graphic Novels as Literature – Lisa Zinkie (MLS ‘09/Dallas Public Library)
• 3 – 4pm Reexamining Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement Practices for Equity and Inclusion – Kimberly Gay (MLS ‘06/Prairie View A&M University)
• 4:30-5:30 pm School Librarians as Collaborators -- Katie Loomis (TWU faculty), Amy Lanier (TWU faculty), and Kelly Born (Denton ISD & TWU adjunct)
• 4:30 – 5:30pm Family Place Libraries: Uniting Communities Through Early Childhood and Family Support – Michelle Slonaker (MLS ’20 (TLCART)/ Chico Public Library)
• 4:30 – 5:30 pm Hacks, Cheat Codes, and Tricks that Make Cataloging Easy for the School Librarian – Heather McGuire (MLS ‘15/Cypress-Fairbanks ISD)

Friday, April 21 – Programs & Events

• 8:30 – 9:30am Extending and Automating Google Sheets with Add-ons – Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
• 8:30 – 9:30am Librarians Unite with Teachers to Become Essential Partners on Campus – Judy Boone (MLS ‘18/Irving ISD)
• 8:30 – 9:30am Not Your Typical Take-Home Kit – Jacquelyn Yu (MLS ‘17/The Colony Public Library)
• 8:30 – 9:30am Using Children’s Literature to Boost Emotional Resilience During Challenging Times – Terri Harkey (MLS ‘08/Prosper ISD)
• 10 – 11am Go Past the Presentation with Google Slides – Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
• 10 – 11am School Library Programming that Promotes Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Wellness – Shante Clark-Davis (MLS ‘10/Alvin ISD)
• 10 – 11am Scrappy Little Library: Utilizing What You Have to Meet the Needs of an Online World – Janice Lapaglia (MLS ’09) and Rachel Valentine (MLS ’11 – both Blinn College Library)
• 10 – 11am United by Art: A Collaborative School and Public Library Art Show – Katie Adams (MLS ‘21/Austin ISD)
• 10 – 11am Top Texas Topaz Picks – Kelly Brouillard (MLS ‘08/Lewisville Public Library)
• 1:30-2:30pm Building Resilient Communities through Equity in Play – Ana Menchaca (MLS ‘16/San Antonio Public Library)
• 1:30 – 2:30pm Seize the Data with Google’s Looker Studio – Stacy Cameron (MLS ‘05/New Caney ISD)
• 2:45 – 3:45pm A Year’s Worth of Pre-K Lessons – Melissa Bryant (MLS ‘99/Katy ISD)
• 2:45 – 3:45pm Armadillo Readers’ Choice: Ready-Made Resources for K-2 – Shannon Houston (MLS ‘14/Redbud Elementary)
• 2:45 – 3:45pm Reading Unites Us! Implementing Student-Led Book Clubs in your Elementary Library – D’Anne Mosby (MLS ‘98/Prosper ISD)
• 6 – 7:30pm TWU Alumni Reception (Hilton Austin, Austin Grand Ballroom, Salon J, 6th floor)

Saturday, April 22 – Programs & Events

• 8:30 – 9:30am Inclusivity Through Universal Design: Unify Library Services, Instruction, and Outreach to Benefit Everyone – Margaret Dawson (MLS ‘05/Texas A&M University – Central Texas)
• 8:30 – 9:30am Let’s Get Serious About Play – Jennifer Cummings (MLS ‘01/Frisco Public Library)
• 9:45 – 10:45am The Person-Centered Approach in Public Service – Ling Hwey Jeng (Director, TWU SLIS)
• 9:45 – 10:45am Creating a Brand for your Summer Reading Program Just Makes Sense – Katie Talhelm (MLS ‘20/Arlington Public Library)
• 9:45 – 10:45am POW! The Power of Uniting Reading and Research Using Graphic Novels – Katie Adams (MLS ‘21/Austin ISD)
• 9:45 – 10:45am Texas Bluebonnet Award 101 – Terri Harkey (MLS ‘08/Prosper ISD)

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