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2026 Wyoming Library Association Conference
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Friday, October 2
 

8:00am MDT

PIG-Programming Interest Group Meeting
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Wyoming Room B
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Wyoming Room B

8:00am MDT

SLIG-School Libraries Interest Group Meeting
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Yellowstone Room
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Yellowstone Room

8:00am MDT

Vendor Time
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Grand Ballroom
Get your badges scanned and pick up fun swag!
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Grand Ballroom

8:00am MDT

WLLI/LEAD Interest Group Meeting
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Wyoming Room A
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Wyoming Room A

8:00am MDT

YSIG-Youth Services Interest Group Meeting
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Sheridan Room
Friday October 2, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am MDT
Sheridan Room

9:00am MDT

Early Literacy in the Library
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Yellowstone Room
Our early literacy program is grounded in the pillars of Every Child Ready to Read and extends learning beyond Early Literacy Classes by offering a fun, interactive Stay & Play experience. We also offer Tips & Tricks for Toddlers, a monthly support and learning opportunity for caregivers of infants and toddlers. We’ll be talking about the programs, how we built them and why they’re important!
Speakers
HF
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Yellowstone Room

9:00am MDT

Thriving, not just Surviving in Times of Change
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Wyoming Room A
Library work is constantly evolving, often in response to external forces. This presentation will discuss practical strategies that Collections library staff implemented to mitigate turnover and loss of institutional knowledge in an academic library. In this session, we’ll share our lessons learned from this experience and why they are relevant to different library types. We’ll outline three main areas we find crucial to continuity of library work and supporting team morale: documentation, file organization, and community building.
Speakers
AB

Amanda Bugbee

Discovery Librarian, University of Wyoming
Amanda is the Discovery Librarian at the University of Wyoming Libraries. In this role, she manages, configures, and coordinates the Libraries' discovery platforms.
AL

Amber Lotspeich

University of Wyoming Libraries, University of Wyoming
Amber is the Electronic Resources Librarian at the University of Wyoming Libraries. She provides leadership for the lifecycle of the libraries’ electronic resources.
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Sarah Rhodes

Supervisor, Library Services, University of Wyoming Libraries
Sarah is a supervisor at the University of Wyoming Libraries. She manages the Libraries’ journal, serial, and newspaper subscriptions and workflows.
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Wyoming Room A

9:00am MDT

Wanna See Some Sheet?
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Wyoming Room B
This program is designed for those who use spreadsheets but want to move beyond basic usage. Guided by the idea that '90% of the value comes from 10% of the features,' we will explore how simple tools like tables, conditional formatting (and a few formulas) can transform your workflow. Using real-world examples that I/we use at our library ranging from Daily Task trackers, a perpetual shelf reading sheet, or a dynamic inventory sheet that automatically flags aged Non-Fiction, I will show you how to let the spreadsheet do the heavy lifting (or at least be your spotter). They will walk away with tips and templates designed to save anything from a few seconds a day to hours of mental energy.
Speakers
SM

Samuel Mutch

Adult Services Ref/Tech Specialist, Albany County Library
My main role is reference and technology support, but I was told that it is impossible to describe how weird I am in 25 words.
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Wyoming Room B

9:00am MDT

Wyoming Summer Reading: Thriving Together by the Numbers
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Sheridan Room
Explore how Wyoming’s summer reading data fuels statewide success. We’ll analyze recent survey results to identify trends, celebrate collective triumphs, and share actionable insights. Discover how regional collaboration and data-driven decisions empower our libraries to move beyond individual efforts and truly thrive together for our communities.
Speakers
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Joanne Pruitt

Youth Services Consultant, Wyoming State Library
Youth Services Librarian and former teacher "booked" for life. Between co-hosting the PB&J webinar and writing The WY-YS Librarian Lowdown eNewsletter, I stay busy crafting youth-minded resources for librarians across Wyoming!
Friday October 2, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am MDT
Sheridan Room

9:50am MDT

PATHS Libraries Meet-up & Information Share with WY Telehealth Network
Friday October 2, 2026 9:50am - 10:30am MDT
Wyoming Room C/D
Join the Wyoming Telehealth Network for a casual breakout session on Public Access TeleHealth Spaces (PATHS)! We'll share some recent program updates and discuss future opportunities to strengthen and expand community-based healthcare in Wyoming. Whether you're a seasoned PATHS veteran or are interested in learning more about telehealth access points, please stop by and join the conversation!
Friday October 2, 2026 9:50am - 10:30am MDT
Wyoming Room C/D

10:30am MDT

Friendship, Stories, and Stuffies, Oh My! (Collaboration Between School and Public Libraries)
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Yellowstone Room
Looking for ideas to start collaborations with your school and/ or public library? Start by getting to know your Partner-in-Storytime! This session will share how the Cody Partnership started, grew, and developed into some seriously fun times!
Speakers
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Jennisen Lucas

District Librarian, Park County School District
Jennisen has been a school librarian for 24 years, but has worked in all types of libraries for 38. She is a past chair of the School Library Interest Group, and served as AASL President from 2021-2022.
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Yellowstone Room

10:30am MDT

Nontraditional Pathways to Librarianship
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Sheridan Room
In many rural libraries, staff are hired directly from the community and may not have prior library experience or formal training. If that sounds like you, have you ever wondered where to go from here? Whether you’re interested in pursuing a library degree or are simply looking for ways to strengthen your resume and expand your opportunities, this session is designed with you in mind. We’ll explore practical ways to build knowledge and skills in the field, outline steps for getting started on a degree path, and highlight funding opportunities available to support whichever direction you choose.
Speakers
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Judi Boyce

Assistant Director, Sublette County Library
Judi is presenting from experience in this session. She began her library career as a part-time circulation staff member, was hired full-time a year later as the adult programmer, and worked very deliberately to put herself in a position to be hired as Assistant Director, including... Read More →
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Sheridan Room

10:30am MDT

Vision Outreach Services--Talking Books and More
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Wyoming Room B
Brenda Ariosto, Administrative Assistant - Vision Outreach Services for Wyoming Department of Education, and Krisene Watson, Outreach Services Manager at Campbell County Public Library, will partner to share what resources are available for patrons that are unable to read regular print material due to visual, physical, or reading disabilities.
Speakers
KW
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Wyoming Room B

10:30am MDT

Wyoming Digital Newspaper Collection for your Library and your Users
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Wyoming Room A
The Wyoming Digital Newspaper Collection at https://wyomingnewspapers.org has grown to nearly 6 million pages of content and will continue to grow. Come learn how best to use it for your local community, learn tips and tricks, as well as new information about upcoming work.
Speakers
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Chad Hutchens

Chair, Digital & Disctinctive Collections, University of Wyoming Libraries
Chad Hutchens is the Chair of Digital and Distinctive Collections at the UW Libraries. He is also the main coordinator and contact for the Wyoming Digital Newspaper Collection. He has been a professional academic librarian since 2004.
Friday October 2, 2026 10:30am - 11:20am MDT
Wyoming Room A

11:30am MDT

From the Stacks to the Streets: Let's Advocate for Libraries!
Friday October 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Wyoming Room A
Learn how to help with WLA's advocacy efforts. This session, hosted by the WLA Legislative Committee, will cover what's upcoming for library advocacy, library-related legislation, and the upcoming election. Learn about how the People's Initiative ballot measure will impact our libraries. As time allows, this session will offer practical strategies for communicating impact, building community support, and influencing decision-makers using a blend of data, storytelling, and partnerships.
Speakers
CW
Friday October 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Wyoming Room A

11:30am MDT

Speed Networking
Friday October 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Yellowstone Room
I would like to set up a time for people from around the State to interact with each other and get to know one another. In Wyoming it is often times hard to put names and faces together. I would provide some set questions for people to move from table to table and learn about each other. https://www.cvent.com/en/blog/events/speed-networking
Speakers
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Lori Sponhour

Cataloging Services Supervisor, Laramie County Library System
I have worked at the Laramie county Library for almost 25 years. I have worked in a variety of areas including Reference, Circulation, and Cataloging. This make me a Jill of all trades, so I am able to step in where needed. I have lived in Cheyenne for 26 years, grew up in Texas... Read More →
Friday October 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Yellowstone Room

11:30am MDT

The Crafty Librarian's Guide to Book Yoga and Spine Surgery: Book Repair for Beginners
Friday October 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Sheridan Room
We've all got our 2009 Nora Roberts mass markets that are too old to replace; our Dogman Comics that we just bought this year that are already so grubby; our brand-new photographic cook books that already feel loose in the spine. And whether it be budgets, time, or a long holds list, reordering isn't always possible. From prevention to complete reassembly, we'll show you basic types of repair to get those books back in the hands of hungry patrons. Troubled case? Bring a title with you and we'll give some individual advice!
Speakers
LS
Friday October 2, 2026 11:30am - 12:20pm MDT
Sheridan Room

12:30pm MDT

Author Luncheon: Brandon Mull
Friday October 2, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm MDT
Wyoming Room C/D
The Truth Inside the Lie: How we can use fantasy to accomplish real goals and say true things.
Speakers
BM

Brandon Mull

Brandon Mull is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Guardians, Fablehaven, Dragonwatch, Beyonders, Candy Shop War, and Five Kingdoms series. A kinetic thinker, Brandon enjoys bouncy balls, squeezable stress toys, and popping bubble wrap. He lives in Utah in a happy little... Read More →
Friday October 2, 2026 12:30pm - 2:00pm MDT
Wyoming Room C/D
 

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