MASL 53 Annual Conference 2026: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT

This registration is for preconference attendees only. Light breakfast (baked goods, coffee, tea, water) will be available.

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Foyer

Preconference

9:30am EDT

Preconference Morning Session - Navigating Conflict with Empathy: Looking for the Win-Win

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:30am - 11:15am EDT

Conservatory

We all have lenses through which we see the world, which help our brains sort information and make meaning out of the world around us. However, when we’re stressed, busy, or in conflict with someone, we often forget to consider that everybody else is doing the same thing, and our views might not align. In this participatory and practical session, we’ll examine our own filters and consider how they impact our perspectives. We’ll also discuss strategies to infuse a more empathetic mindset into your work and life in order to better navigate difficult interactions and work toward transforming conflicts into win-win situations.

Speakers

Jenny Kobiela-Mondor

Library Strategist, Midwest Collaborative for Library Services

A love of learning and passion for people led Jenny Kobiela-Mondor from journalism to libraries and now to the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services. In her role as a library strategist on the Engagement, Consulting, and Training Team, Jenny works with library staff and administration... Read More →

Wednesday October 28, 2026 9:30am - 11:15am EDT
Conservatory

Preconference

Conference Strands Advocacy & Leadership, Management & Administration
Interest Level All

11:15am EDT

Preconference Morning Session - Tech and Values Activity

Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT

Conservatory

Join Common Sense Media facilitator, Jennifer Ehehalt, in this introductory activity that will help us examine the relationship between technology use and our core values.

Speakers

Jennifer Ehehalt

Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Media

Wednesday October 28, 2026 11:15am - 12:00pm EDT
Conservatory

Preconference

Conference Strands Advocacy & Leadership, Curriculum & Programming
Interest Level All

12:00pm EDT

Preconference Lunch

Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT

Conservatory

Wednesday October 28, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Conservatory

Preconference

1:00pm EDT

Preconference Afternoon Session - Tech and Values: Helping Students Align Tech with What Matters Most

Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

Conservatory

Students’ digital lives are deeply tied to their mental health and educators play a powerful role in helping them thrive. In this interactive discussion, you’ll reflect on how tech may or may not align with your core values, then explore Common Sense Media's all new K-12 Digital Literacy and Wellbeing curriculum, including lessons, videos, and activities that reflect the information landscape students are actually navigating.

Speakers

Jennifer Ehehalt

Senior Regional Manager, Common Sense Media

Wednesday October 28, 2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Conservatory

Preconference

Conference Strands Advocacy & Leadership, Curriculum & Programming
Interest Level All

2:30pm EDT

Preconference Afternoon Session - Idea Exchange

Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT

Grande 2 & 3

The Idea Exchange is a free-flowing, conversation generating, resource collecting session where participants roam from table to table to learn from one another’s expertise and leave with practical ideas you can adapt in your own practice and setting

Wednesday October 28, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Grande 2 & 3

Preconference

Conference Strands Collaboration, Advocacy & Leadership, Literacy Resources, Curriculum & Programming, Management & Administration
Interest Level All

5:30pm EDT

Welcome Reception sponsored by WSU

Wednesday October 28, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Foyer

Join us for appetizers and socializing as we get checked in for MASL 53, sponsored by Wayne State University School of Information Sciences. NOTE: This event is FREE, but you must register in advance to give an accurate count to the kitchen.

Wednesday October 28, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Foyer

Networking

5:30pm EDT

Registration

Wednesday October 28, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Foyer

Wednesday October 28, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
Foyer

Registration

8:00pm EDT

Librarians After Dark

Wednesday October 28, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Los Amigos

Sponsored by Lindsay Dzyngel of Gale Cengage. Appetizers will be provided and 1 free drink ticket for each person. The restaurant is located across the street at 625 Hilton Blvd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Wednesday October 28, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Los Amigos

Networking

MASL 53 Annual Conference 2026

9:00am EDT

9:30am EDT

Jenny Kobiela-Mondor

11:15am EDT

Jennifer Ehehalt

12:00pm EDT

1:00pm EDT

Jennifer Ehehalt

2:30pm EDT

5:30pm EDT

5:30pm EDT

8:00pm EDT

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