SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - VIRTUAL
This project was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services. $24,000 of total program costs funded by state government money.
Dates and times might change for some sessions. Check back for up-to-date conference activities.
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All virtual attendees will have access to 8 live streamed sessions and activities listed below.
All virtual attendees will have networking access via the "chat room" in the platform and "zoom room" hours.
All virtual attendees will receive a "SWAG" gift item.
All virtual attendees will have access to a limited scavenger hunt and included in drawing for prize.
Exhibitor information is available in the mobile app platform; however, interaction with exhibitors will not be available for virtual attendees.
| Wednesday, May 17, 2023 |
| 9:30am-11am |
Opening General Session and Keynote Address Live Streamed
 Keynote Speaker: Nalo Hopkinson
The first woman of African descent to receive the Damon Knight Memorial Grand Master award, which is the lifetime honour from Science Fiction Writers of America, Nalo Hopkinson is also the youngest person to be so honored. Jamaican-born, Hopkinson is the lead author of The House of Whispers comics series set in Neil Gaiman's Sandman Universe, with the TV adaptation now on Netflix. She’s written five novels including the award-winning, Brown Girl in the Ring, and her writing often draws on Caribbean language and traditions. She's been a finalist for a Nebula Award and won a World Fantasy Award, as well as the Gaylactic Spectrum Award for positive LGBTQ representation.
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| 1pm - 2pm |
One Breakout Session Live Streamed
Be the Leader that shows how to C.A.R.E.
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| 2:30pm-4pm |
One Breakout Session Live Streamed
The Next Frontier: Creating Management Magic In the New Normal
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| Thursday, May 18, 2023 |
| 8am-9am |
Open networking zoom room hour
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| 9am-10am |
One Breakout Session Live Streamed
Collection Connection
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| 10:30am-11:30am |
One Breakout Session Live Streamed
Demystifying Neurodiversity: Meeting the Needs of Niche Populations with Confidence
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| 12 pm - 1pm |
Lunch Activity (TriviaHub)
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| 2:15pm - 3:15pm |
One Breakout Session Live Streamed
Making History a New Reality: How Library Partnerships Using 3D, Digital Collections and Virtual Platforms Can Elevate Learning
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| Friday, May 19, 2023 |
| 8am - 9am |
Open networking zoom room hour
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| 9am-10am |
One Breakout Session Live Streamed
Lightning Round (more information coming soon)
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| 12pm-1:30pm |
Closing General Session Awards and Board Inductee Ceremony Live- Streamed
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