Archived presentations and supplementary materials from the 2018 MLA conference are posted here. (in progress). For full list of programs and descriptions, see the Final Conference Program.
Becoming “Hyper-Local”: The Daniel Boone Regional Library Community History Archive
Presenters: Seth Smith, DBRL, Dylan Martin, Lincoln University of Missouri. Poster
Beyond Trust Falls: Engaging Staff and Nurturing Relationships – Presentation PDF
Presenters: Davina Harrison and Sarah Reando, Webster University
Challenges and Opportunities of Designing a Public Library
Presenters: Kim Gile, Kansas City Public Library and Matt Glawatz, The Clark Enersen Partners. Presentation PDF
Comic Con Relief: 7 Things to Remember When Planning a ‘Super’ Con
Presenter: Rachel Wallenbeck and Coleen Rose, Southwest Baptist University. Presentation PDF.
Diversity in Libraries: Creating Interdisciplinary Space at Missouri State University – Duane G. Meyer Library.
Presenter: Jessica Bennett, Missouri State University. Presentation PDF
Drag Queen Story Time
Presenters: Maggie Melson, St. Charles City-County Library, Carrie Dietz, St. Louis Public Library, Sarah Reando, Webster University Library, Celeste Covington, Drag Queen. Presentation PDF
Expanding Outreach Services: Meeting Your Community Where They Are
Presenters: Kristen Sherry and Emily Ehrenheim, St. Charles City-County Library District. Presentation PDF
Exploring Missouri’s Historic Newspapers – Presentation PDF
Presenters: Matt Butler, Missouri State Library • Patsy Luebbert, Grant Manager, State Historical Society
Fellowships: Making the Most of Student-Library Relationships
Presenter: Nate Beyerink, University of Missouri – Kansas City. Presentation PDF
Generation Z: Libraries and the Post-Millennial Generation
Presenter: Jodie Borgerding, Continuing Education Services Manager, Amigos Library Services. Presentation PDF | Bibliography PDF
Keep Them Coming Back: Teen and Tween Clubs at the Library – Presentation PDF
Presenters: Lee Anne Litzsinger, Collection Development Librarian, St. Charles City-County Library District, llitzsinger@stchlibrary.org; Kristin Kern, Youth Services Paraprofessional, St. Charles City-County Library District, kkern@stchlibrary.org; Elizabeth Lippoldt, Youth Services Librarian, St. Charles City-County Library District, elippoldt@stchlibrary.org; Jessie Park, Youth Services Librarian, St. Charles City-County Library District, jpark@stchlibrary.org; Mindy Schmidt, Youth Services Paraprofessional, St. Charles City-County Library District, mschmidt@stchlibrary.org; Johnathan Shoff, Youth Services Librarian, St. Charles City-County Library District, jshoff@stchlibrary.org
Leadership 101: Leading from Where You are Right Now
Presenters: Rebecca van Kniest, Fontbonne University and Katie Bava, John Burroughs School
Presentation PDF | “Layers of Leadership” handout | References
Maximize Access for All: Serving Disabled Patrons in Your Community
Presenters: Amy Nickless and Lisa Hellman, Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library; Kyle Evans, Springfield-Greene County Library; Patrick Wall, University City Public Library. Presentation PDF | Resource List PDF
Movies and Memories: Dementia-Friendly Cinema in KC
Presenters: April Roy, Plaza Library Directory, KCPL, Deborah Shouse, author of Connecting in the Land of Dementia and Love in the Land of Dementia. Presentation PDF
Opening Keynote Address
Presenter: Kevin MacDonald (permission given; materials pending via WeTransfer in email from MLA 2018)
Queer Space, Safe Space: Establishing LGBTQIA+ Programming for Teens
Presenters: Elizabeth Lippoldt and Kristin Kern, St. Charles City-County Library. Presentation PDF
Robot Parade
Presenter: Christa Van Herreweghe and Karen Young, University City Public Library. Presentation PDF
Serious Fun: Valuing Diversity and Community in a New Black History Month Tradition
Presenters: Rachel Brekhus and Paula Roper, University of Missouri Libraries, Lauren Williams, Daniel Boone Regional Library. Presentation PDF
Single Search for Ebooks: Daring to be SimplyE
Presenter: Christine Peterson, Amigos Library Services. Presentation PDF | Handout PDF
Stranger Things: The Upside-Down and Rightside-Up of Realia
Presenter: Alison Griffith, St. Charles City-County Library. Presentation PDF
Tales from the Children’s Floor: Finding the Right Story for the Right Kid
Presenter:
Colleen Norman, Leanna Gezich and Emma England, Mid-Continent Public Library. Presentation PDF
The Thin White Line: How Language and Unconscious Biases Contribute to Oppression
Presenters: Sandy Rodriguez, Head of Digital Archives & Stewardship, UMKC and Anthony LaBat, Archives Assistant, UMKC. Presentation link (Google Doc)
Today’s Library: How to Make Your Community Hub Safe and Secure
Presenter: Patrick Wall, University City Public Library and Susan Pruchnicki, Bond Architects. Presentation PDF
Unlocking Fun @ Your Library
Presenter: Megan Durham, Daniel Boone Regional Library. Presentation PDF
You are a Library Badass – Presentation PDF
Presenter: Brandi Sanchez, Daniel Boone Regional Library (permission given; materials pending; in email)