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September 9

Oxford - Oxford Conference Center

September 10

Pearl - Clyde Muse Center, Hinds Community College - Rankin Campus

 

September 11

Hattiesburg - R.C. Cook University Union, The University of Southern Mississippi

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Conference Speakers

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Alex Watson

Research & Instruction Librarian and Associate Professor at
The University of Mississippi Libraries

Hallucinated Sources : AI Generated Citations

An analysis of “hallucinated” (i.e., created using generative AI like ChatGPT) sources submitted to the University of Mississippi during spring 2023 by students with an emphasis on educating staff who may have to deal with information requests for nonexistent sources.

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Ally Watkins

Research & Instruction Librarian

Assistant Professor at The University of Mississippi Libraries

What’s the Issue (or the Trade, or the Graphic Novel)?: Comics and Graphic Novels for Everyone

What’s next beyond Raina Telgemeier, Dogman, and every Babymouse adventure ever written? Comics and graphic novels are high-interest kid-bait, and many of us can never keep enough on the shelves! In this session, we will discuss general tips & tricks for identifying and collecting comics, then highlight ways to use them in your library. And, of course, enthusiastically booktalk titles you may not be familiar with!

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Cedric Threatt

Author / Poet / Public Speaker

The IMPACT of Being an IMPACT

Our communities are only as strong and as sound as our schools, and our schools are only as strong and as sound as our teachers. Unfortunately, due to things like a lack of support, stress, conflict (with students and parents), burnout, and a loss of trust in the system and school administration, many of our great educators are deciding to leave the profession. Coaches and Counselors, Music Teachers and Media Specialists, Principals and Professors are leaving at an alarming rate. Cedric is on a relentless mission to encourage and increase teacher retention through inspiration, motivation and a whole lotta love. His goal is to help teachers rediscover their “WHY” and realize that none of us would be where we are or who we are today without them. When teachers feel supported and appreciated, we all win. Teachers’ well-being leads to students’ well-being, which in turn leads to a healthy school, community, and society. See how a little appreciation can go a long way and not just help you make an IMPACT, but to BE an I.M.P.A.C.T.

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Elizabeth Simmons

Director of Instructional Materials & Library Services at the Mississippi Department of Education

School Library Updates: Copyright, Recycling, and Assessments - Oh My!

Elizabeth will discuss updates for the 2024-2025 school year. The topics will include using assessments in the school library, recycling library books, and copyright and fair use.

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Mikayla Johnson

Magnolia Outreach Coordinator at
Mississippi Library Commission

Elementary Session: MAGNOLIA in the Elementary Classroom and Library

Review the resources available specifically for Pre-K-5th grade students  including

  • Explora

  • Britannica Fundamentals

  • Britannica School Elementary

Middle/High Session: MAGNOLIA for Middle and High School Classrooms and Libraries

Explore specialty databases curated just for grades 6-8 and grades 9-12. This includes

  • History Reference Center

  • Science Reference Center

  • Read It

  • LearningExpress Library with a focus on ACT and other test prep

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