During the 2022 Federal Depository Library Conference, Tuesday and Wednesday will begin with casual, 50-minute, open chats, where members of the Depository Library Council will lead discussions on specific topics.
All are welcome and encouraged to take part in these ‘conversational snacks,’ taking place from 12:00 – 12:50 p.m. (EDT). Refer to the conference Agenda for more information.
- Tuesday, October 18, 2022
- Topic: Open Educational Resources & Government Information
- Facilitators: Susanne Caro, Hayley Johnson & Valerie Glenn
- Discussion Questions:
- Talking about Government information as OER, how are you providing access to OER materials?
- Are they incorporated with other OER materials or as their own resource?
- Have you incorporated Government OERs into a textbook?
- How can you encourage use of these great resources?
- Tuesday, October 18, 2022
- Topic: Weeding through the Options: An Overview of Various Discard Processes in the FDLP
- Facilitators: Jennifer Morgan, Jen Kirk, & Renée Bosman
- Discussion Questions:
- What brings you to this snack session today?
- Do you know how to find guidance for weeding?
- Do you know how to identify your library’s regional library?
- Do you have any best practices to share for large weeding projects?
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022
- Topic: Tips, Tricks, and Tech
- Facilitators: Kelly Smith, Jen Kirk, & Susanne Caro
- An open discussion about some lesser-known (and free!) technology tools, as well as general tech tips and tricks that librarians may find helpful in their daily work
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022
- Topic: Depository Library Council “Ask Us Anything”
- Facilitators: Renée Bosman, Julia Ezzo, Aimée Quinn, Richard Leiter, & Amy Laub-Carroll
- An open to everyone discussion to spend time informally talking directly with Council members about anything