Presentations & Public Speaking

Hello! My name is Nicole and I am a Youth Services Librarian at the Ocean County Library. I love working with community partners to provide dynamic programming for children and their families!

I've been a librarian since 2007 and have taught on and off since 1989. I demystify big projects and the research process to help students (and often faculty) focus on a project plan and reorient themselves when things go off course.

My mission as a librarian is to connect people with life-changing information whether that be through the traditional method of print materials or the contemporary methods of technology.

Hi! I'm Madison. I'm the Assistant Director of Clinch River Regional Library. In this capacity, I assist public libraries with training, consulting, leadership, and more.

Greetings! My name is Selena Harmon, and I currently serve as Assistant Director of the Holston River Regional Library. My professional journey spans a decade and includes academic, public, special, and government libraries.

Hello there! My name is Laura and  most of my experience lies in the academic library. I spend most of my time teaching research instruction classes. My area of focus is in DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging).

I am Cathy Black, Library Director at Orena Humphreys Public Library. Although I am new to the library world, I have nearly 45 years experience in serving the public with the goal of improving communities. 

Hi, I'm Rosy! I believe the role of libraries is access, and the role of library staff is advocacy. I've worked in a municipal library, a library consortium and now in a county library system.

I am a media specialist at Governor Livingston High School's Instructional Media Center in Berkeley Heights, NJ.  My passions in librarianship include social justice, access, and intellectual freedom.

Hello! My name is Amy Behr-Shields and I am the Director of the Summit Free Public Library.