Research Roundup: Conferences to Expand Your Horizons

Prendergast, Tess; Diamant-Cohen, Betsy

doi:10.5860/cal.13n2.38

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“…It is common for school librarians to work alone, or within a very small team within their schools. As such, attending professional conferences allows them much needed opportunities to connect with and learn from their peers (Mardis, 2011; Miller, 1999; Prendergast and Diamant-Cohen, 2015). While multiple personal narratives from school librarians laud the value of attending conferences (Alaimo, 2004; England, 2003), one study surveyed librarians broadly to learn the reasons why they chose to attend professional conferences, finding Professional Rejuvenation, General Sessions , and Networking to be the top three results (Vega and Connell, 2007).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Calls for proposals typically invite school librarians to share their own knowledge and best practices through posters, lightning talks, and breakout sessions. As two youth librarians note, “seeing your colleagues present their work may inspire new partnerships, programs, and directions for your own library” (Prendergast and Diamant-Cohen, 2015: 38).…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Autism and disability sessions at state conferences for school librarians

Anderson

Layden

2023

Journal of Librarianship and Information Science

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With 1 in 44 children in the United States meeting the criteria for an autism diagnosis , it is likely that most, if not all, school librarians will have some contact with a student with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). One potential avenue for such education is through professional development opportunities such as state library conferences, in which school librarians share information with one another in forums such as breakout and poster sessions, while also attending keynote and sponsored presentations. To expand upon previous research related to training of school librarians in the area of ASD, this content analysis examines state library conference programs to determine if information is being shared through such conferences about autism and disability. Conferences from nine states, over a 5-year period, were analyzed for key terms related to autism and disability. Findings reveal few opportunities for school librarians to learn about autism and disability through sessions presented at state conferences, despite a previously established interest and need.

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Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%