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Wednesday, June 11
 

9:30am EDT

PASCAL Business Meeting
Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Wednesday June 11, 2025 9:30am - 11:30am EDT
Ballroom 2, Pastides Alumni Center
  Plenary Session

11:40am EDT

Adapting Access and Instruction Services to Better Serve Patrons and Meet Institutional Goals
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Academic libraries constantly adapt to meet and support their students’ needs while navigating budgetary constraints and larger institutional goals. At College of Charleston’s Addlestone Library, these challenges were met, in part, by making changes to its access and instruction service and staffing models. More specifically, this presentation will cover why the decision was made to move to a single service point, how it was implemented, how it evolved, and the challenges brought by those changes. This presentation will also detail how the staffing model was changed at the service desk to give librarians more time to focus on providing credit-bearing instruction demands, which were brought on by a new budget model adopted at the College of Charleston.
Presenters
BL
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
Ballroom 3, Pastides Alumni Center
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

11:40am EDT

Creating a Legacy: Mascots in Academic Libraries
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
An academic library’s outreach committee based in the upstate of South Carolina was brainstorming branding/promotional ideas. Thus began the makings of a legend: their library mascot, a stuffed goose christened by students as “Goostavo”. This presentation will explore the inception of the mascot, its introduction, student involvement, and how it is used to spotlight library resources and events. Examples of promotional materials will be showcased during the talk.  
Presenters
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Erika Montgomery

Student Engagement/Research & Instruction Librarian, USC Upstate
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Allison Read

Research and Instruction Librarian, USC Upstate
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
Ballroom 1a, Pastides Alumni Center
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

11:40am EDT

Overcoming Challenges in Teaching Research Skills to Religion Majors in an Online Society
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Teaching research skills to religion majors in a predominantly online society poses distinct challenges: undergraduates’ unfamiliarity with physical books, limited exposure to library stacks, and the allure of easy internet searches. This presentation examines strategies to address these issues, drawing on experiences from teaching in various undergraduate religion programs. It emphasizes cultivating critical thinking amid abundant, often unverified online resources while countering students’ preference for convenience over depth. Attention is also given to students’ unfamiliarity with standard citation styles (Chicago, Turabian), essential for fair research documentation. By introducing religion majors to key physical resources, sharpening critical thinking skills, and promoting proper citation practices, educators can offer a more robust learning experience. This approach bridges the gap between digital reliance and scholarly rigor, preparing students for academic success in an increasingly online world.  
Presenters
DS
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
Ballroom 1b, Pastides Alumni Center
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

11:40am EDT

Soft Skills in Libraries: Fostering Connection and Collaboration
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Soft skills are non-technical abilities that influence how we interact with others, such as communication, empathy, and teamwork. In library roles, these skills are crucial for providing excellent service, collaborating with colleagues, and managing conflicts. This presentation will cover the importance of soft skills in library work and how to effectively highlight them on resumes to attract potential employers. It will also discuss the inclusion of soft skills in job descriptions to ensure the recruitment of well-rounded candidates. Additionally, participants will learn how to assess soft skills during interviews using behavioral questions and during performance evaluations through goal-setting and feedback. Finally, the presentation will offer practical strategies for continuous improvement of soft skills, such as active listening, conflict resolution, and seeking feedback. By enhancing these skills, library staff can create a more efficient, harmonious, and customer-focused environment.
Presenters
JA

Joni Addis

eCollections Access & Licensing Librarian, Clemson University
CC
Wednesday June 11, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
Ballroom 2, Pastides Alumni Center
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

12:30pm EDT

Conference Lunch
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Wednesday June 11, 2025 12:30pm - 1:45pm EDT
Ballroom 2, Pastides Alumni Center
  Networking

1:45pm EDT

Library Directors Forum
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ballroom 3, Pastides Alumni Center
  Library Deans & Directors

1:45pm EDT

Lightning Talks | AI in Cataloging: Opportunities and Pitfalls
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

AI in Cataloging: Opportunities and Pitfalls
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool and assistant. AI models like ChatGPT and Copilot have demonstrated the potential to enhance cataloging processes. These AI systems can assist in generating Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) by interpreting complex prompts and providing relevant suggestions. Using studies on ChatGPT and Copilot, this presentation involves learning what is possible and what could be the future of coding and cataloging. AI's ability to process vast amounts of data and learn from patterns makes it an invaluable resource for cataloging professionals. AI has pitfalls because it is not always correct, and human judgment is needed to analyze the answers currently. Although it is a good place to start assembling records, it is not an end-all technology presently. One of the issues is it does not understand RDA. This presentation will examine AI's capacity for cataloging now.
Presenters
TJ
JM
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
Ballroom 1a, Pastides Alumni Center
  Lightning Talks

1:45pm EDT

Lightning Talks | Inventory Show and Tell
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

Inventory Show and Tell
This presentation will serve as in-person follow-up to our Inventory Webinar. It will provide an opportunity for attendees to see and try out the scanners we used, see and hear about interesting items found in books during the inventory process, get some helpful tips for performing their own inventory project as well as an opportunity to ask questions about the inventory process.
Presenters
MR

Michele Ruth

Head of Technical Services, The Citadel
PK
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
Ballroom 1a, Pastides Alumni Center
  Lightning Talks

1:45pm EDT

Lightning Talks | Saving a Sinking Ship: Managing a Skeleton Crew in Acquisitions
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

Saving a Sinking Ship: Managing a Skeleton Crew in Acquisitions
Over the last five years, Clemson Libraries' Acquisitions department has had three separate leaders who managed a continually changing and depleted staff. During those years, at least ten positions were modified or vacated. Individuals departed due to retirement, illness, finding new positions at other organizations, or by adopting new roles or titles within Clemson Libraries following a reorganization. Through a mix of creative solutions and careful planning, our department continues to function at a high level.
Presenters
CV
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
Ballroom 1a, Pastides Alumni Center
  Lightning Talks

1:45pm EDT

Lightning Talks | USC's Research Data Analysis and Statistics Support Service - Data Help for the Campus Community
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

USC's Research Data Analysis and Statistics Support Service - Data Help for the Campus Community
The Research Data Analysis and Statistics Support Service at USC's Libraries provides free stats and analysis help for faculty, students, and staff at the Columbia campus. This service, staffed by a Statistics PhD student, is in its second pilot year. As the only service of its kind available to anyone on campus, it has become an important source of help for researchers who lack the statistics background to complete projects. As the largest user group, graduate students are particularly well-served. In this lightning talk, participants will learn about the need for this service and first-steps that can be taking to bring a similar service to their own campuses.
Presenters
avatar for Stacy Winchester

Stacy Winchester

Research Data Librarian, USC Columbia
Wednesday June 11, 2025 1:45pm - 3:05pm EDT
Ballroom 1a, Pastides Alumni Center
  Lightning Talks

3:05pm EDT

Afternoon Break
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:05pm - 3:30pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC, USA
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:05pm - 3:30pm EDT
Ballroom Pre-function Area, Pastides Alumni Center
  Networking

3:30pm EDT

Bound-withs, Sammelbände, Binder’s Volumes… Options for Cataloging Bound Collections
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Many special formats—music scores, serials, audiovisual media, etc.—are so common and numerous in library collections that excellent, explicit guidance for cataloging these materials is readily available from experts. Not so with the mysterious “bound-with” volume, which invites us to represent multiple manifestations as a single item, an interesting challenge. This presentation will provide attendees with a conceptual understanding of bound-with items and two approaches to cataloging them, as well as practical recommendations for creating bound-with records in Alma. This presentation is geared towards anyone with cataloging responsibilities, but does not expect expertise of attendees and will avoid jargon as much as possible.
Presenters
AN
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

3:30pm EDT

Developing and Managing the Curriculum Materials Center
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Does your library oversee a Curriculum Materials Center (CMC; which also may be called a Curriculum Lab, Instructional Materials Center/Lab, Education Media Center, etc.)? Though others exist in PASCAL institutions, Anderson University (AU) currently has the only South Carolina CMC listed in the Association of College and Research Libraries’ Directory of Curriculum Materials Centers and Collections. In this session attendees will learn how AU is working to transform its neglected CMC into a model school library. Attendees will be encouraged to discuss their own CMC experiences, with the goal of establishing a collaborative network with other PASCAL librarians tasked with developing and managing CMCs.
Presenters
MC
KS
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

3:30pm EDT

Leaning on Each Other Through Resource Sharing
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Libraries have been providing information and resources for centuries. Innovations in libraries have improved the ability of libraries to broaden the capabilities of resource sharing, which has increased libraries relying on these services to supplement their budgets. Though resource sharing libraries are expanding access to information that would not usually be available. The innovations in Interlibrary Loan Systems and the introduction of AI have made a big impact on resource sharing. The purpose of this proposal is to provide information and strategies to show how resource sharing can open resources and develop collaborative communities but also not overwhelm already overloaded staff. It will also touch on how AI is affecting resource sharing.
Presenters
KC

Katie Cayer

Evening Reference Librarian, The Citadel
PK

Pamela King

Support and Special Collections Specialist, The Citadel
Wednesday June 11, 2025 3:30pm - 4:20pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

5:00pm EDT

Dine Arounds
Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Join PASCAL staff and colleagues for dinner at one of Columbia's tantalizing restaurants. Meet in the lobby of the Pastides Alumni Center at 5:00pm to walk or carpool to dinner with your selected group.
Sign-up sheets will be available at the registration table. More information coming soon.  
Wednesday June 11, 2025 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
  Networking
 
Thursday, June 12
 

9:00am EDT

Keynote Session
Thursday June 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Thursday June 12, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Ballroom 2, Pastides Alumni Center
  Plenary Session

10:10am EDT

Reflections on Librarianship in Faith-Based Institutions
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
A panel of library personnel working in faith-based institutions will offer their reflections on the following questions: 
  1. How does the library support and advance the institution’s faith-based mission, vision, and values? 
  2. How does your faith inform your work in the library? 
  3. What unique challenges has the library encountered as part of a faith-based institution, and how have you handled them?
Attendees will be encouraged to join in the discussion.  
Presenters
MC
EK
CC
DC
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Panel Discussion

10:10am EDT

From Collaboration to Impact: Strengthening Student Skills Through Library Instruction
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Library instruction presents valuable opportunities for outreach and partnership. This presentation showcases innovative collaboration between the Tri-County Technical College Learning Commons and the college’s Freshman Seminar program. Through an interactive workshop, students develop critical and media literacy skills by engaging in the evaluation of information. This presentation will highlight how the workshop is an example of the benefits of library-faculty partnerships and effective outreach strategies as well as provide an overview of my approach to critical and media literacy. Key elements include analyzing multiple perspectives on a topic, applying Mike Caulfield’s SIFT method of source evaluation, and identifying bias. Additionally, I will discuss how the workshop addresses emerging trends in academia, currently using artificial intelligence ethically in undergraduate learning. This presentation will offer attendees practical insights on identifying partnership opportunities within their institutions, developing outreach through library instruction, and integrating critical and media literacy into their instructional efforts.  
Presenters
MC

Madeline Compton

Instructional Librarian, Tri-County Technical College
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

10:10am EDT

The Difference Between Reality and Expectations: Lessons Learned from an Academic Library Remodel
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
In May 2024, the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) initiated a comprehensive renovation of its Bluffton library, aimed at transforming the space to better serve students, faculty, and staff. Collaborating with the consulting firm Buro Happold, formerly BrightSpot, the project focused on key objectives, including the creation of dynamic gathering spaces, the integration of advanced technology, reducing the prominence of books and shelving units, and enhancing access to services by co-locating with the USCB Makerspace, Information Technology and Support Services (ITSS), and the Innovative Media Center (IMC). While the renovation promised to address these goals, it also presented a series of unforeseen challenges, requiring flexibility and rapid decision-making. This presentation will explore critical aspects of the renovation process, including strategies for managing inevitable delays, negotiating with architects and contractors, and maintaining clear communication throughout all stages of the project. By examining the “dos and don’ts” of the renovation process, attendees will gain practical insights on how to navigate similar challenges in their own projects. Additionally, the presentation will highlight the achieved outcomes of the renovation and share feedback from students, faculty, and staff regarding the impact of the new space on their academic and collaborative experiences.  
Presenters
KK

Kimberly Kelley

Director of Libraries, USC Beaufort
ES

Emily Smith

Research & Instruction Librarian, USC Beaufort
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

10:10am EDT

Turning Data into Action: Leveraging Assessment Data for Library Advocacy and Advancement
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
All libraries collect data to report out to ACRL, accrediting bodies or other entities. How can this often-collected information be used? This presentation seeks to show how libraries can put this information into action locally. The presenters will focus on effectively gathering and utilizing comparative, qualitative, and quantitative data to successfully advocate. Presenters will share real scenarios in which this information successfully led to advancements in funding, services, and facilities. The presenters will also provide opportunities to engage with the audience by asking participants to share examples from their institutions. The intent is that participants take away from the session the importance of maintaining a wide range of data along with ideas of how to leverage it to advance services and fill needs at their institutions.
Presenters
MD
JH
ER
Thursday June 12, 2025 10:10am - 11:00am EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

11:10am EDT

Institutional Repositories (IRs): Use Cases and Needs
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Presenters
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Christy Allen

AssociateDirector of Digital and Resource Management, Furman University
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Maggie Mason Smith

Access Services Librarian, PASCAL
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

11:10am EDT

Library-Led AI Programming: How Coastal Carolina University Libraries Spearheaded our Inaugural AI Week
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Like many libraries, our librarians have been aiming to navigate the challenges of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and glean its’ potential academic advantages.  With the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and other GenAI tools, we recognized that we were faced with two obvious challenges.  First, how was the university going to pull together to foster constructive discourse about AI, and second, how would the library be involved?  At Coastal Carolina University Libraries, we already coordinate events to create awareness and understanding of information literacy within our community with week-long programming for Open Access Week, National Library Week, and Banned Books Week.  Therefore, we decided to plan an AI Week for the university to approach this latest disruptive technology collaboratively, with the library as a leader in fostering these conversations.  This presentation will discuss our experiences with launching this new initiative, covering the entire process from planning to post-event assessment.  
Presenters
SD
AJ
LM
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

11:10am EDT

Magic, Maps, and Manuscripts: Revitalizing Library Orientation with Fantasy & Wizardry (When You Have No Gold and are Short a Few Party Members)
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Traditional library orientations can often feel overwhelming or unengaging for first-year students. Instead of passive tours and boring lectures, we decided to have students embark on an epic quest through the library, guided by wizardly mentors and enchanted tomes. This presentation explores the transformation of a first-year library orientation into an immersive, fantasy-themed adventure. By incorporating gamification elements such as character roles, magical artifacts (library resources), and spell-casting (research skills), students engage with library services in a way that fosters curiosity, exploration, and retention. Attendees will learn what led to this innovative approach, how it was designed, implemented, and assessed for effectiveness in boosting student engagement and information literacy. This session will provide insights into best practices, challenges faced, and lessons learned, equipping participants with strategies to incorporate interactive storytelling and game-based learning in their own orientations. Join us on this magical journey to reimagine library instruction through the power of fantasy!
Presenters
CH
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

11:10am EDT

New ways to use Affordable Course Materials.
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
The rising costs of textbooks and course materials are becoming more of a barrier to student success than ever before. More students than ever are having to find more creative was to obtain materials or go without them. This trend is affecting academic performance, which is resulting in higher withdrawals, failures and lower grade point averages. Higher Education Institutions are formulating new ways to use Open Educational Resources (OER), Affordable Education Resources (AER), and Open Access Resources (OAR), collectively referred to as affordable course materials. Knowing that using and gathering these resources puts added work on faculty, the Daniel Library has created a program in which most of the work falls on the library. It is a simple program that incorporates workflows that are already in place. Even with the loss of perpetual licenses in Proquest, Ebook central, the program is still firm on its foundation.
Presenters
PK

Pamela King

Support and Special Collections Specialist, The Citadel
KC

Katie Cayer

Evening Reference Librarian, The Citadel
Thursday June 12, 2025 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

12:00pm EDT

Conference Lunch
Thursday June 12, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Thursday June 12, 2025 12:00pm - 1:15pm EDT
Ballroom 2, Pastides Alumni Center
  Networking

1:15pm EDT

AI Harvest: Cultivating Student Literacy and Education at Rural Community Colleges
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
As AI reshapes education and the workforce, rural community colleges must navigate unique challenges and opportunities in fostering AI literacy. This session explores how rural students engage with AI tools, highlighting real-world examples of AI integration in learning, problem-solving, and career preparation. We’ll discuss strategies to enhance student understanding and ethical use of AI, equipping them with the skills needed for academic success and workforce readiness. Attendees will gain practical insights into supporting students in becoming proficient, responsible AI users, ensuring they are prepared for the evolving demands of the digital age.
Presenters
RS
DR
JH

Jessica Howington

Northeastern Technical College
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:05pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

1:15pm EDT

Books and Fidgets and Stuffies, Oh My!: Get Hands-On with Wellness
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Recognizing a rise in mental health concerns among college students, employees at a university library searched for ways to destigmatize mental illness and support mental health on campus. These efforts opened the door to broader conversations about student employee wellness, neurodiversity, and faculty/staff wellbeing. This session will cover the library’s different initiatives including a book collection, wellness kits, and outreach and partnerships across campus and the community. In this interactive experience, attendees will get hands-on with sensory toys, weighted stuffed animals, and meditation tools in a wellness kit petting zoo. Then, the founder of an arts-based suicide-prevention organization will lead a watercolor painting mini-workshop. Come get creative and explore opportunities to support student, faculty, and staff wellbeing at your library!
Presenters
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John Siegel

Coordinator of Library Instructional Services, USC Upstate
John Siegel joined USC Upstate in July 2018 as Coordinator of Library Instructional Services. He serves as librarian for community health, exercise science, physical education, psychology/child advocacy studies, and women’s and gender studies. His professional interests include... Read More →
SC
TH
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Interactive Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Electronic Resources Management 101
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Join members of the eResources & Acquisitions Working Group for Electronic Resources Management 101. This workshop will draw from Pesch’s Life Cycle of Electronic Resources as well as the NASIG Core Competencies for Electronic Resources Librarians to present helpful information around the areas of 1) Resource Acquisition, 2) Ensuring Access, 3) Resource Administration, 4) Support, and 5) Evaluation/Monitoring. The presenters will provide several resource management tips, including best practices. We imagine that this workshop will consist of group exercises that will be worked on during this workshop. This workshop is appropriate for both complete newbies and seasoned professionals seeking a refresher course on electronic resources management. Attendees will receive helpful resources (Padlet, handouts, access to other resources) upon completion of the workshop.  
Presenters
avatar for Michelle Colquitt

Michelle Colquitt

Continuing Resources & Government Information Management Librarian, Clemson University
Greetings! My name is Michelle Colquitt and I am the  Continuing Resources and Government Information Management Librarian at Clemson University. I'm an introverted people person who loves to make connections and chat about library technical services. I'm looking forward to meeting... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Nunnelly-Stewart

Amanda Nunnelly-Stewart

Librarian, USC Aiken
MR

Michele Ruth

Head of Technical Services, The Citadel
CC
JF
CV
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Interactive Workshop

1:15pm EDT

Lightning Talks | Closing the Gap: How a community college balanced accreditation goals and a flat budget with one project
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

Closing the Gap: How a community college balanced accreditation goals and a flat budget with one project
Prompted by a 3-yr cycle for SACSCOC administrative unit requirements, the Learning Commons (LC) at Tri-County Technical College, devised a Program Outcome Assessment Plan (POAP), which allowed the LC to better ascertain the state of their overall database environment, while accounting for a static acquisitions budget and limited digital resources. Structured around a curricular mapping project and gap analysis, the POAP revealed key areas of strength and weakness relative to the curriculum and created openings for in-depth liaison conversations with academic departments. The presentation will chronicle the project from initial planning to final execution, touching on several points of struggle that needed to be addressed. Those issues include data collection challenges, statistical relevance and comparability, and fiscal constraints, as well as stakeholder expectations. As a result of this initiative, the LC is better prepared to meet accreditation goals and has gained a more targeted approach to collection development.
Presenters
avatar for Brady Cross

Brady Cross

Associate Librarian for Collections, Resource Sharing, and Technical Services, Tri-County Technical College
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Lightning Talks

1:15pm EDT

Lightning Talks | Empowering Student Employees via Guerilla-Style Usability Testing
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

Empowering Student Employees via Guerilla-Style Usability Testing
We needed to capture data from our students about our website while empowering our student assistants with additional growth opportunities. We wanted to make it known that we value their insight and recognize them as key contributors. We were inspired to conduct – guerilla-style usability testing (on the spot, quick questions) as an innovative approach to how we gather information. During this lightning talk, we will discuss why the usability testing project was initiated, each phase of the project – from planning to implementation, and how students played a crucial role. Finally, we’ll discuss the next steps in the project. We’ll also present the changes we applied based on student response through this multi-year-long project.
Presenters
SD
ER
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Lightning Talks

1:15pm EDT

Lightning Talks | Promoting the Library Through Social Media
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

Promoting the Library Through Social Media
As a Gen Z librarian, Amanda Caldwell knows the importance of having a social media presence. Funny videos recorded in the library, eye-catching advertisements for upcoming events, and collaborations with other departments brings students in and keeps them coming back for more. Amanda will discuss not only the importance of promoting the library through social media, but how to do so successfully.
Presenters
AC
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Lightning Talks

1:15pm EDT

Lightning Talks | User-Centered by Design: Enhancing User Experience and Engagement at MUSC Libraries
Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
The Lightning Talks session will feature four 20-minute presentations back-to-back in a 80 minute time slot, with a moderator for introductions, Q&A, and time keeping. Each speaker will give a 15-minute presentation with 5 minutes for Q&A.

User-Centered by Design: Enhancing User Experience and Engagement at MUSC Libraries
How can academic libraries create more meaningful connections with their users? At the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Libraries, the Department of User Experience and Engagement is reimagining library services through a user-centered approach that prioritizes innovation and connection. This presentation will highlight key engagement initiatives, including data-informed service enhancements, strategic outreach efforts, and collaborative programming that fosters deeper user engagement. Attendees will gain insights into practical strategies for improving library experiences, strengthening partnerships, and ensuring that libraries remain essential, user-focused spaces. Join us for a discussion on challenges, successes, and future directions in designing library experiences that truly meet the needs of diverse academic communities.
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Thursday June 12, 2025 1:15pm - 2:35pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Lightning Talks

2:35pm EDT

Afternoon Break Sponsored by Wolters-Kluwer
Thursday June 12, 2025 2:35pm - 3:00pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC, USA
Thursday June 12, 2025 2:35pm - 3:00pm EDT
Ballroom Pre-function Area, Pastides Alumni Center
  Networking

3:00pm EDT

Discussing Insights and Experiences with the Primo Research Assistant
Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
With the launch of the Primo Research Assistant, libraries are exploring how AI-driven tools can enhance the discovery experience. What has the impact been so far? What challenges and opportunities have emerged? This panel will bring together voices from PASCAL libraries that have implemented or explored the Primo Research Assistant to share their experiences with adoption decisions, user feedback, and practical considerations for libraries thinking about enabling the tool. Attendees will gain insights into how the Primo Research Assistant is shaping discovery and what to consider when evaluating it for their own institutions.
Presenters
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Rachel Smith

Shared Systems Librarian, PASCAL
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Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Panel Discussion

3:00pm EDT

Creating Collections: once you start one is not enough
Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
Collections are just one more tool in the toolbox to help students succeed. There are several advantages to creating and organizing collections in Alma. The use of collections is another source that can benefit both students and faculty. Collections can be basic or very complex. Using this resource in Alma can reduce time spent by students and faculty searching for materials and can be used in conjunction or in place of course reserves
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Pamela King

Support and Special Collections Specialist, The Citadel
Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

3:00pm EDT

Creating the Celebration of Lancer Excellence
Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
In Spring 2024, USC Lancaster held the first-of-its-kind student research showcase on the campus. The new “Celebration of Lancer Excellence” featured a poster session, student presentations and performances, and awards announcements. The event was a success among the campus community, leading to an expanded annual student research showcase in April 2025. In this session, librarians share their experiences planning and hosting this successful celebration of student achievement. We will cover lessons learned and tips for librarians interested in creating similar events. This successful collaboration demonstrates the importance of positioning the library as a research center at all stages of the process. This event’s success highlights the importance of cross-campus collaboration with faculty, campus offices, students, and community groups.
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Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters

3:00pm EDT

LibraryLit 101: An Online Library Literacy Instructional System
Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
There are often not enough librarians or enough time to provide adequate face-to-face instruction in information and media literacy with the populations served by our libraries. A potential solution to this dilemma is to design and provide an online asynchronous instructional tutorial system that can be used on demand. In this session, attendees will review two examples of these types of systems, learn how to access and adapt the content for use within their own libraries, discuss how to promote usage within the university's curriculum, and explore assessment and data collection options.
Presenters
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Thursday June 12, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
TBA 900 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  Presentation - Individual or Multiple Presenters
 
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Ballroom 1a, Pastides Alumni Center
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Ballroom Pre-function Area, Pastides Alumni Center
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