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