A one-size-fits all conduct policy doesn’t always work for our teen patrons. Learn from three library systems how they crafted policies to meet the needs of their teens and how they got the rest of their staff on board. Bring your own policy wins to share and all of your thorny questions about teen use of the library

Are you a library student, an early career librarian, or someone who's considering a career change within the library sector? If so, this session is for you. A panel of experienced librarians who work in different types of libraries will share their insights and tips on how they broke down barriers to build their careers. Our panel of librarians will talk about their own professional journeys and the best practices they used to develop their networks and skills. You will also have the chance to ask the panelists your questions, and there will be time for networking at the end.

What do GLAM (galleries, libraries, archives, and museums) institutions have in common? They all have items and collections that need to be described. However, different approaches can be taken depending on what kind of organization where work is being done. Join us for a session where you can learn about how items can be cataloged and described in different contexts.

Adapt and redesign your library’s existing teen volunteer program to provide work-related experiences that are meaningful for both the neurodivergent and intellectually and developmentally disabled (IDD) individuals and the library. In this session, we will talk about how to identify and respond to the needs of participants, establish relationships with participants and their families/caregivers, develop staff training, and assess outcomes to improve your program.

Experience a week with the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center. Discover the unique ways TBBC provides reader’s advisory, circulation, collection development, outreach, and programming to those with low vision, blindness, or a physical, perceptual, or reading disability that prevents them from using regular print materials. Learn about the diverse range of services and resources available, including success stories from TBBC’s efforts to break down barriers to ensure that all may read.