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DTSTART:20260611T133000Z
DTEND:20260611T160000Z
SUMMARY:PASCAL General Membership Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PASCAL General Membership Meeting. All PASCAL members and partners are invited to attend. \n \n This meeting will be held in a hybrid format\, allowing attendees to participate either online or on-site at the SC Commission on Higher Education office in Columbia\, SC. \n \n Meeting materials will be available prior to meeting on the members' General Membership Meetings page (member login required).
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Commission on Higher Education (CHE)\, 1122 Lady Street\, Suite 400\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260611T160000Z
DTEND:20260611T173000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch on Your Own
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CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Personal Choice\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260611T173000Z
DTEND:20260611T193000Z
SUMMARY:Preconference Workshop: Electronic Resources Acquisition and Activation (Alma Acquisitions Training Series\, Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-person two-hour session on the management of electronic resources in Alma. Miiya Holmes\, Senior Customer Education Trainer at Ex Libris\, presenting remotely\, will focus on acquiring and activating electronic resources\, as well as claiming and renewing materials. Immediately following the Ex Libris presentation\, PASCAL staff will hold an hour-long hands-on working session to address additional questions and put into practice what has been discussed.\n \n Note: This is a preconference event held in conjunction with the 2026 PASCAL Member Conference. Registration for the full conference is separate and is not required to participate in this session.\n \n This session builds on the first two sessions in this series on Acquisitions Infrastructure and Physical Resources Acquisition Ordering\, Receiving\, and Invoicing.\n \n Registration is required. The presentation portion of this session will be recorded.\n \n About the Alma Acquisitions Training Series:\n \n PASCAL is hosting a four-part acquisitions training series in May and June\, facilitated by Miiya Holmes\, Senior Customer Education Trainer at Ex Libris. \n \n Part 1: Acquisitions Infrastructure | Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, 1:00pm -3:00pm\n Part 2: Physical Resources Acquisition Ordering\, Receiving\, and Invoicing | Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, 10:00am -12:00pm\n Part 3: Electronic Resources Acquisition and Activation | Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, 1:30pm -3:30pm\n **Part 4: Electronic Resource Cost Per Use | Thursday\, June 18\, 2026\, 1:00pm -3:00pm\n All staff at SLSP participating libraries are welcome to participate in any or all sessions. For those new to acquisitions\, full participation—either by attending live or by viewing the posted recordings—is strongly encouraged\, as each session builds on the previous one.\n \n **Part 4: Electronic Resource Cost Per Use will be held during the PASCAL Member Conference Virtual Day. Registration for the conference is separate and is not required to participate in this session.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE\, VENDOR TRAINING
LOCATION:Classroom #L104\, Thomas Cooper Library\, 1322 Greene St\, Columbia\, SC 29208
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260611T210000Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Up at Bierkeller
DESCRIPTION:If you are in Columbia Thursday evening\, come join us for good vibes and German food at the local Bierkeller! This will be a casual pay-on-your-own meet-up to socialize ahead of the conference. Located on the riverfront\, Bierkeller features both indoor and outdoor seating\, as well as a full menu of food and beverages\, including non-alcoholic options.
CATEGORIES:PRECONFERENCE\, NETWORKING
LOCATION:Bierkeller\, 600 Canalside St Suite 1009\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T120000Z
DTEND:20260612T160000Z
SUMMARY:Continental Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T120000Z
DTEND:20260612T194500Z
SUMMARY:Mascots As Muses
DESCRIPTION:Flex your poetry skills in a six-word mascot-inspired poetry contest. &nbsp\;Write your poem on a sticky note in the morning\, then vote for your favorite poem(s) in the afternoon. &nbsp\;The author of the poem with the most votes will win library swag!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Lobby\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate St\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T120000Z
DTEND:20260612T200000Z
SUMMARY:Photo Booth Pop-Ups
DESCRIPTION:The best conference souvenirs are memories! &nbsp\;Stop by the PASCAL Conference photo booth to snap a picture with a colleague! &nbsp\;Come by during the afternoon break to snap a picture with a library mascot!
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Ballroom Pre-function Area\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T120000Z
DTEND:20260612T160000Z
SUMMARY:Registration Desk Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Lobby\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate St\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T123000Z
DTEND:20260612T133000Z
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap: Practitioner Perspectives on New MLIS Grads
DESCRIPTION:Join USC iSchool director Lyda Fontes McCartin in an informal discussion to share your observations about new professionals entering the field - what they're bringing to the work\, and where you notice gaps between graduate education and day-to-day practice. This session will inform curriculum development\, mentorship strategies\, and the ongoing dialogue between the MLIS program and the practitioners who hire and supervise its graduates. Come ready to talk candidly!
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:TBD\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260612T190000Z
SUMMARY:Exhibits
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CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Ballroom Pre-function Area\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260612T134500Z
SUMMARY:Welcome & PASCAL Introduction
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T134500Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Keynote Session: Strengthening Collections & Connections
DESCRIPTION:Libraries spend considerable time\, money\, and effort strengthening their collections for the benefit of their constituents\, and rightly so. However\, it is now an old adage that a single library alone cannot meet all needs. Yet we sometimes forget. With a strictly local focus\, we neglect something that could make our collections even stronger – our connections. This presentation will focus on how we can strengthen both our collections and our connections through shared print.
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T143000Z
DTEND:20260612T160000Z
SUMMARY:PASCAL Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Shared Systems Staff at the Help Desk in person! Bring questions\, specific or otherwise\, and we'll be happy to help however we can.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Ballroom Pre-function Area\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTEND:20260612T150000Z
SUMMARY:Stuffed Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Who says adults don’t love picture books? Stop by Stuffed Storytime from 10:45-11am for a quick mascot-inspired read aloud.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Gamecock Patio\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate St\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T144500Z
DTEND:20260612T150000Z
SUMMARY:Morning Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Ballroom Pre-function Area\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T150000Z
DTEND:20260612T155000Z
SUMMARY:Academic Museums and Libraries: Collaboration and Convergence
DESCRIPTION:University museums and academic libraries are frequent collaborators. More recently\, museums are becoming part of the library organization. Stemming from a review of the literature and interviews with library leaders who oversee museums\, this presentation will offer insights into the circumstances by which colleges or universities might situate museums under library administration\, and what they are doing with them. A categorization of the types of relationships that exist\, reporting models\, and the advantages and disadvantages of such a model will be discussed. Attendees will participate through Mentimeter surveys and a small tabletop exercise.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 1b\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T150000Z
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SUMMARY:Do you want to build a display? No hammers or screws required!
DESCRIPTION:Academic library book displays often rely on predictable themes\, yet inventive approaches can significantly enhance engagement and discovery. Book displays can serve as strategic tools for promoting collections\, supporting curriculum\, and fostering intellectual curiosity beyond targeted research needs. This presentation examines best practices for designing effective academic library displays that align with institutional goals\, disciplinary themes\, campus events\, while also looking at nontraditional themes. Library displays should invite curiosity and interdisciplinary thinking. Examples include concept-driven\, question-based and data inspired themes. The presentation will also discus strategies for developing original themes\, curating materials across formats\, and designing displays that encourage exploration. Hopefully attendees will leave with adaptable ideas for creating displays that will reimagine the academic library.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 3\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T150000Z
DTEND:20260612T155000Z
SUMMARY:South Carolina Intellectual Freedom Manual: Informational and Feedback Session
DESCRIPTION:During this time of unprecedented levels of censorship in South Carolina's public\, school\, and academic libraries\, library leaders have identified the critical need to create a South Carolina Intellectual Freedom manual. While such a manual has existed in the past (1992!) and was utilized on a statewide level\, a new iteration has not been issued in many years. The purpose of this manual is to unite library workers across the state in best practices\, supportive guidelines\, and methods for combating censorship. It will also provide a foundation for the ethics of intellectual freedom that can be used for advocacy and education purposes. Library Advocacy leader Virginia Cononie and past SCASL president Jamie Gregory have edited an updated draft and are seeking member input and feedback. Please attend this session if you are interested in learning more\, previewing the draft\, and providing feedback.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/acfbb6df0583bb5d18d32b67879e04b3
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DTSTART:20260612T150000Z
DTEND:20260612T155000Z
SUMMARY:Wearing Many Hats: How to Manage Time\, Information\, & Preserve Your Sanity in Three Perspectives
DESCRIPTION:Struggling with the chaos of electronic resources work? Three experienced librarians share their battle tested strategies for managing time\, taming e-mail inboxes\, and organizing complex collection data. Attendees will take away practical tips for using your calendar\, managing email\, and creating a centralized hub for all your electronic resources information.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 1a\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T160000Z
DTEND:20260612T171500Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Luncheon | All Together Now: Leveraging Law and Collective Action to Advance Library Missions in the eBook Era
DESCRIPTION:As libraries confront increasing restrictions imposed through publisher and aggregator licensing\, a growing national movement is emerging to reclaim access and preservation through the law. Drawing on work with the eBook Study Group (ESG)\, this keynote examines how states are coming together to advance coordinated legal strategies that push back against restrictive licensing regimes imposed on libraries that undermine their mission. By leveraging copyright exceptions\, contract law\, consumer protection statutes\, procurement policies\, and other tools\, libraries can turn constraining frameworks into opportunities. This keynote highlights how collective legal action is helping libraries fulfill their enduring mission in today’s digital landscape.
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/c576d1fd79a65f338219f72895df69e3
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DTSTART:20260612T170000Z
DTEND:20260612T190000Z
SUMMARY:PASCAL Help Desk
DESCRIPTION:Come visit the Shared Systems Staff at the Help Desk in person! Bring questions\, specific or otherwise\, and we'll be happy to help however we can.
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Ballroom Pre-function Area\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T171500Z
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SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | Buffering on a Budget: Kanopy's Smart PDA program at Coastal Carolina University
DESCRIPTION:Even prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns of 2020\, streaming video usage on college and university campuses was rapidly increasing. Kanopy's early patron-driven acquisition (PDA) model offered clear benefits for end users but posed significant budgetary challenges for collection librarians. Coastal Carolina University Libraries adopted Kanopy's Smart PDA program\, which established sustainable budget guardrails while continuing to provide robust access to streaming video content for patrons.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Ballroom 3\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T171500Z
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SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | Open Arms\, Open Access: A First Look at Discoverable Open Resources
DESCRIPTION:With the EBSCO Faculty Portal being retired\, libraries need a sustainable way to connect users with Open Education Resources (OER). This lightning talk will provide a brief overview of how to use Discovery Collections to curate specific resources into dedicated\, browsable sets. We’ll show examples of how this looks in practice and share resources to help you prepare for this transition. This session is a preview of PASCAL’s full-length webinar on June 24\, “Open Arms\, Open Access: Your Journey to Discoverable Open Resources”.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Ballroom 3\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | Working Together to Teach Information Literacy Through Research
DESCRIPTION:This talk will cover partnership and collaboration between myself as an instruction librarian and a division of my college that I liaison with. I worked with an instructor to develop curriculum for\, and teach a course dedicated to developing students' information literacy skills through research\, constructing citations\, and formatting. This talk will address three points: collaboration across two divisions of the college\, impact of the course on students\, and impact for the college overall. Anecdotes from the development and active teaching of the course will serve as examples of the collaboration required to create it\, and its impact on students and the college.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Ballroom 3\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Expanding the lens: A Holistic Approach to Understanding Library Impact and Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Understanding how students use the library is essential to refining services and resources\, but more holistic assessment also requires examining those who do not engage and the reasons behind their lack of use. At Coastal Carolina University\, an annual Library Impact Study compares the academic performance of students who use library facilities\, services\, and resources with those who do not. While this study yields valuable insight into user outcomes\, it does not fully capture the experiences\, perceptions\, or needs of students who are not identified as library users. To address this gap\, non-users were surveyed about study habits\, space preferences\, and their sense of belonging in library environments. Integrating usage data with feedback from non-users provides a more comprehensive understanding of student behavior and engagement\, illustrating how library spaces and services contribute to student success while identifying opportunities to expand the library's reach and effectiveness.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 1a\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260612T171500Z
DTEND:20260612T181500Z
SUMMARY:Rethinking Information Literacy Instruction: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Modernize Course Content
DESCRIPTION:This session demonstrates how to transform lengthy\, disengaging information literacy courses using AI as a collaborative tool under librarian guidance. Learn a replicable\, iterative process for AI-assisted course redesign that positions librarians as architects and AI as the construction crew. Discover strategic bot stacking with multiple AI models including Claude\, ChatGPT\, Gemini\, and Codestral - to capitalize on each tool's unique strengths. Explore effective prompting techniques that evolved through hands-on experimentation and see concrete before-and-after examples of course transformation. This presentation addresses common concerns about AI in academic settings while demonstrating how human expertise\, pedagogical integrity\, and professional oversight ensure AI amplifies rather than replaces librarian knowledge. Ideal for both AI novices and experimenters ready to modernize their information literacy instruction with confidence. Attendees will leave with "Starter Prompts" to modify their own course content and create interactive activities using generative AI tools.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 1b\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/87ff4509c2065cee635835112720cacc
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DTSTART:20260612T171500Z
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SUMMARY:South Carolina State Documents Depository Libraries Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Member libraries of the South Carolina State Documents Depository System\, led by the South Carolina State Library\, will meet to discuss recent updates to the depository system manual and ways to promote state documents in their libraries and online.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/2c525871c8792239375819675012b40a
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DTSTART:20260612T181500Z
DTEND:20260612T184500Z
SUMMARY:Afternoon Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:NETWORKING
LOCATION:Ballroom Pre-function Area\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/f3b9984434ccd79a06f184a340cb7f71
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DTSTART:20260612T184500Z
DTEND:20260612T193500Z
SUMMARY:Applying Holistic Principles to Academic Librarianship
DESCRIPTION:Two academic librarians share their experiences implementing a holistic approach to academic librarianship on their small\, rural college campus. Inspired by "whole person" librarianship and public librarians\, we adapted user services\, spaces\, and resources in our library. This approach centers our users' needs as developing scholars AND human beings while emphasizing staff well-being. Acknowledging limitations and nurturing healthy collaborative networks (on and off campus) are critical to this work. We borrow traits of public and K12 libraries to plan services\, spaces\, and resources that address students' basic needs before and during traditional outreach\, instruction\, and research services. We aim to nurture a sense of "homeness" and belonging in the library to encourage student self-determination and the creation of organic social networks. Presenters will share our philosophy\, relevant research\, and how we implement this approach in our own niche space. We will share tips and lessons learned through this process.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 3\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Stacks: Connecting Campus and Community through Participatory History.
DESCRIPTION:One of the strategic goals of the University of South Carolina Beaufort (USCB) library is to enhance connections within the university and for local communities to demonstrate the library's value and its contribution to student success. Toward this goal\, the library hosted its first Douglass Day event in collaboration with the university's community-focused lifelong learning unit\, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). The library also worked with the faculty leadership for African American History Month (AAHM) to engage students in the Douglass Day event to increase their knowledge and understanding of Frederick Douglass\, and the importance of transcribing primary source materials to create a historical record of the experience of African Americans in the United States. The library was able to rapidly respond to their request for assistance with little lead time. Also\, the librarians involved the student employees in the USCB Makerspace to develop unique\, creative resources for the event that demonstrated the value of the USCB librarians\, and the Makerspace to the university and local community.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/7fa5de38cf681ee12f040de25c82fb86
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DTEND:20260612T193500Z
SUMMARY:Palmetto Partnership: Three Data Librarians Collaborate on Training and Services
DESCRIPTION:The data librarians at USC\, Clemson\, and Coastal Carolina\, recognizing common challenges faced by researchers across their respective institutions\, initiated a collaborative effort to provide coordinated statewide research data training during Love Data Week 2026\, with future collaboration in the works. What began as a series of cross-institutional discussions has developed into a partnership that enhances capacity\, reduces individual burden\, and strengthens connections among academic libraries throughout the state. Participants will discover how to identify potential partners\, establish initial connections\, and navigate the complexities of cross-institutional collaboration - from aligning calendars and institutional priorities to coordinating diverse expertise and resources. The presentation will share concrete approaches for building trust among collaborators\, creating equitable participation structures\, and leveraging each institution's unique strengths.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 1a\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/13820e22ec6ad5d78d082aee631f28b2
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260612T184500Z
DTEND:20260612T193500Z
SUMMARY:Simplifying the Research Process: A Blueprint for Developing an Information Literacy Course
DESCRIPTION:Using a four-stage framework (Identify\, Locate\, Evaluate\, and Produce)\, librarians overhauled an existing in-person one-credit course\, into two online courses (accelerated and full semester) with the goal of demystifying the research process for undergraduate students. The course guides students from topic selection and formulating a research question through to a final project where students "teach" the process themselves. By presenting a (mostly) structured research framework\, the course empowers students to navigate information overload\, identify credible sources\, and produce academically rigorous work. The goal is student success in any research project and across all disciplines\, whether in their undergraduate coursework or beyond in their calling or workplace.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Ballroom 1b\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/c30bf6a6152005d1ce8e641db68ed818
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260612T194500Z
DTEND:20260612T200000Z
SUMMARY:Wrap-Up
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Ballroom 2\, Pastides Alumni Center\, 900 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 29201
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5714e93672d9aa97063b2d5c45400a2c
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/5714e93672d9aa97063b2d5c45400a2c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T124500Z
DTEND:20260618T130000Z
SUMMARY:Welcome & PASCAL Introduction
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:PLENARY SESSION
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\,Virtual Room B\,Virtual Room C\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/76568b8423a2384ef41db820024ed089
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T130000Z
DTEND:20260618T135000Z
SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | From Invisible to Investable: Positioning Academic Libraries for Philanthropic Growth
DESCRIPTION:Academic libraries are mission-critical infrastructure within their institutions. Yet unless library leaders can articulate their work in donor-centered language\, libraries often remain invisible within advancement strategy. This session will explore how academic libraries can strengthen partnerships with institutional Advancement teams to supplement budgets\, accelerate strategic priorities\, and build sustainable philanthropic pipelines. Drawing on fundraising leadership experience at two PASCAL member institutions\, this presentation will demystify how Advancement offices operate and provide practical strategies library leaders can immediately apply. Topics will include: \n - Working in partnership with the Advancement Team \n - Translating library priorities into compelling philanthropic cases \n - Building donor pipelines for libraries \n - Implementing stewardship practices that encourage long-term investment \n The session will also examine three common myths that often limit library engagement in fundraising efforts and offer practical reframing approaches that empower library leaders.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:0fde8e9cc583a9ad9adc845ea497ca31
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/0fde8e9cc583a9ad9adc845ea497ca31
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T130000Z
DTEND:20260618T135000Z
SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | Library Worker\, Heal Thyself? Collaborative coping strategies for those facing burnout in academic libraries
DESCRIPTION:Library workers are subjected to burnout and low morale experiences throughout their careers\, as evidenced by themes of library literature. This speaker\, who has lived experience with both burnout and low morale (inside and outside of the library world and at a variety of academic libraries) will outline avenues for library workers to mitigate burnout and low morale through peer mentoring and mutual support group opportunities. This speaker\, who has experience with the NASIG Peer Mentoring Program as well as the Urban Library Workers Library Workers Support Network (LWSN - not just for urban library workers) will outline research behind both types of programs as well as outline what she gained through participation in both programs. The presentation will also end with a call to action centered around the possibility of creating a peer mentoring cohort of PASCAL members\, either through official or unofficial means to strengthen connections statewide.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:589c5224cab6137b3125a95dff93dbe1
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/589c5224cab6137b3125a95dff93dbe1
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T130000Z
DTEND:20260618T135000Z
SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | Pecha Sharka: Building a Fast-Paced Faculty Scholarship Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Academic libraries are increasingly expected to deliver high-impact\, low-cost programming that strengthens connections among faculty\, students\, and campus partners. This session introduces "Pecha Sharka\," a library-led faculty research showcase inspired by PechaKucha ("chit-chat") style storytelling but adapted to fit institutional culture and faculty participation needs. Developed at the University of South Carolina Beaufort\, Pecha Sharka uses a streamlined presentation format (10 slides\, 20 minutes\, visual-forward design) to help faculty share current research in an engaging and accessible way with other faculty and students. The program emphasizes narrative over lecture\, encourages interdisciplinary visibility\, and positions the library as a central hub for scholarly communication and community engagement. Attendees will learn how to design event infrastructure\, recruit presenters\, coordinate logistics and marketing\, and scale the model for campuses of varying sizes. Through practical examples and lessons learned from pilot events\, participants will gain a replicable framework they can adapt to strengthen campus partnerships\, elevate faculty scholarship\, and increase library visibility within the staffing\, space\, and budget constraints common at smaller institutions.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:23b2b6aaf2d6082457d370253153e999
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/23b2b6aaf2d6082457d370253153e999
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T130000Z
DTEND:20260618T135000Z
SUMMARY:Another One Bites the Dust: Strategies for Survival During Long-Term Staffing Shortages
DESCRIPTION:Academic libraries of all types are struggling with staffing shortages driven by budget cuts\, hiring freezes\, and frequent turnover. In this presentation\, librarians representing a small private institution (Anderson University) and a public R1 institution (Clemson University) compare and contrast their experiences navigating long-term staffing shortages and examine the ramifications of these challenges on library staff and operations. The presenters also share practical\, adaptable strategies attendees can implement at their institutions to mitigate burnout and support staff well-being during periods of extended understaffing. Areas of focus include cross-training\, evaluating priorities\, leveraging in-house talent\, and maintaining realistic expectations.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room B\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d5a1a851b43ee65c09a0b23426bd3311
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/d5a1a851b43ee65c09a0b23426bd3311
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T130000Z
DTEND:20260618T135000Z
SUMMARY:Working Together for Open Scholarship: Education\, Access\, and Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Join a panel of scholarly communication professionals to discuss the role of librarians in shaping the academic landscape through education and the dissemination\, preservation\, and accessibility of scholarly works. We will focus on: 1. Open Access Initiatives: How are librarians advancing open access publishing models and ensuring researchers have access to free and equitable knowledge? 2. Scholarly Communication Education: What are the best practices for educating faculty\, researchers\, and students on scholarly publishing processes\, copyright\, and licensing?
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room C\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ff8fa1bb0f28f39faac1d9c66a9f8c41
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/ff8fa1bb0f28f39faac1d9c66a9f8c41
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T140000Z
DTEND:20260618T143000Z
SUMMARY:Morning Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Zoom\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3dd8a8c8ac5e02042293150431daf023
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/3dd8a8c8ac5e02042293150431daf023
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T152000Z
SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | A Library Instruction Quick Start: The Three S's - Keep It Simple\, Keep It Structured\, Keep It Student-Focused
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are teaching a library instruction session for the first time\, filling in for your instruction librarian\, or a seasoned veteran looking for quick tips on making a new template\, join me as I present three easy and budget-friendly ways to organize and quick-start your instruction practice. I've developed the Three S's - Keep It Simple\, Keep It Structured\, and Keep It Student-Focused - as a baseline template that can be used in any instructional setting. We will define the Three S's\, look at sample templates\, and share tips and tricks on how I managed teaching subjects ranging from introductory library tours to first-semester composition classes to advanced history and even music courses.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:390e45145c4dadcf9200c2626ee0ce2d
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/390e45145c4dadcf9200c2626ee0ce2d
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T152000Z
SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | Customizing and Branding the NDE
DESCRIPTION:With the move to Primo NDE on the horizon\, I have customized our view with our college branding and colors. I will talk about updating the custom css file with custom colors\, updating the default background image using an svg file\, and updating the default buttons\, both in look and number. I'll also cover checking custom colors for appropriate color contrast for accessibility.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d4212fea94a9b02be2a347cab28288a3
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/d4212fea94a9b02be2a347cab28288a3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T152000Z
SUMMARY:Lightning Talks | From Opinions to Evidence: Validating Library Value Through Direct Student Feedback
DESCRIPTION:Leaders in higher education often have a strong belief system regarding students' needs from the library. It is difficult to address these beliefs which are typically based on personal experience or articles that espouse what students need from the academic library but may not pertain to the students a specific academic library serves. The myriad beliefs and opinions that exist at the University of South Carolina Beaufort frequently drive how resources are prioritized and distributed. To address the anecdotal opinions about students' library needs\, the USCB library conducts a one-week in-person intensive needs assessment survey of its students\, faculty\, and staff. The survey provides data that demonstrates what students need and provides support for the library's financial investment in services and provides data that demonstrates why the library prioritizes certain investments and how they support student success. The needs assessment is also used as the basis for requesting new resources for the library in the annual budget cycle and shows how the investment in resources addresses what students stated they want from the library. The needs assessment survey reduces reliance on personal opinions\, and the process shows students that the library is interested in their opinion and wants to respond to their needs to support their success and comfort in the library.
CATEGORIES:LIGHTNING TALK
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:75aa1ec0cd28b51a3db8b22b9783c605
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/75aa1ec0cd28b51a3db8b22b9783c605
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T152000Z
SUMMARY:All Access: University of South Carolina Libraries' Path to Digital Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:In April 2024\, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a final ruling under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act establishing the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA as the technical standard for digital accessibility. The ruling requires state and local government entities serving more than 50\,000 people to make their web content and mobile applications fully accessible by April 2026. For large research institutions\, this mandate presents an enormous challenge: how do you ensure accessibility across hundreds of licensed databases\, thousands of e-journals\, multiple digital repositories\, and countless web pages?
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room C\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3f215ec9da6e53dea6ff7978db99b0a9
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/3f215ec9da6e53dea6ff7978db99b0a9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T152000Z
SUMMARY:Show Me the Money: Rapid Continuing Resources Assessment Following Budget Cuts at Clemson University
DESCRIPTION:What happens when your library receives unexpected news of a significant collections budget cut? How does a severely understaffed department even begin to identify over half a million dollars in savings within three months? With a looming transition to Revenue-Based Budgeting\, as well as cuts to the Department of Education and other avenues for research funding\, Clemson University Libraries faced a crisis of cutting five percent of the healthy collections budget. The presenters will outline their framework for conducting collections assessment and identifying within a condensed timeframe. In addition to frequent team communication and collaboration with departmental liaison librarians\, strategies included utilizing a Renewal Decision Matrix developed by the Associate Dean for Collections & Discovery and a shared Serials Review spreadsheet that calculated cost per use for each resource. Ultimately\, over one hundred serial titles and nearly 30 databases were identified for cancellation.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room B\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a9a08a80e54b74eacabb9a941a68b04
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/4a9a08a80e54b74eacabb9a941a68b04
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T152000Z
SUMMARY:The CCU Makerspace 2020-2025: From the Ground Up
DESCRIPTION:If you are considering starting a new makerspace or expanding the services in a current one\, this presentation is for you. This presentation will discuss considerations for designing a makerspace in an existing space as well as newly constructed space. Attendees will benefit from our experiences designing in both conditions. There will be an equipment overview of makerspace technologies including: 3D printing\, laser cutting\, garment printing\, poster printing\, vinyl cutting\, and sewing machines. We will explore methodologies and audience considerations for equipment selection and potential pitfalls that will save both your time and budget. Makerspace partnerships\, programing\, workshops\, and special projects will also be discussed. We'll discuss outreach opportunities and strategies that have created successful partnerships between the makerspace and faculty as well as university at large. There will also be an overview of the makerspace operations\, budgeting\, staffing\, and assessment will also be discussed.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room D\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/ca10e41d063f10940b5f586a1007059a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T153000Z
SUMMARY:Posters | Digital Accessibility Updates After Year One
DESCRIPTION:ADA Title II updates require that government funded institutions make fully accessible all digital materials provided to the public. Coastal Carolina University has convened groups with multiple campus stakeholders to plan for full accessibility of all digital materials. Coastal Carolina University Libraries has already made progress in several accessibility projects identified by the library. This poster presentation will outline those projects and show progress made after one year of planning and implementation. The poster aims to provide insight to those libraries and institutions planning their own digital accessibility updates.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/19cd62b4fc911b191c0739bcd7237c42
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T153000Z
SUMMARY:Posters | Faculty-of-Record Participation in One-Shot Library Instruction: Perspectives from South Carolina Instruction Librarians
DESCRIPTION:In one shot library instruction the Faculty-of-Record has real power to improve the quality of the library presentation. Even a small gesture from the faculty could create a more rapt audience of students during the class. This observation led to the creation of a qualitative survey to determine the importance of faculty participation in the library instruction process. Over the summer of 2025 ten instruction librarians from various PASCAL institutions were interviewed about their perspectives on the one-shot instruction process\, how involved faculty are in their instruction\, and other related questions. This poster will explore the collected data\, patterns that were found\, and provide recommendations for better one-shot library instruction.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d9e2b2bdc54ce6cf1955bac2b90ebb88
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/d9e2b2bdc54ce6cf1955bac2b90ebb88
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T153000Z
SUMMARY:Posters | Freedom Takes Root: A Digital Gateway to the Reconstruction Era: A Collaboration of the USCB Libraries and the Institute for the Study of the Reconstruction Era (ISRE)
DESCRIPTION:USC Beaufort Libraries will create a public-facing Library Guide entitled "Freedom Takes Root: A Digital Gateway to the Reconstruction Era." This guide will be a curated\, interactive digital bibliography centralizing Reconstruction-era materials related to Beaufort County and the Lowcountry. This collaborative project between the USCB Libraries and the ISRE will organize\, annotate\, and contextualize key primary and secondary resources to support researchers\, teachers\, and the public's understanding of one of the United States' most significant Reconstruction communities.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7411634431c4e966bfbe483479786cde
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/7411634431c4e966bfbe483479786cde
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T153000Z
SUMMARY:Posters | Incidental Experts: Teaching Information Literacy Skills through Participatory Fandom
DESCRIPTION:In Fall 2022\, HONS 101: Studies in Fanfiction was offered as an interdisciplinary course to first semester freshmen at USC Aiken. Co-taught by an English professor and a librarian\, the course focused on critical thinking\, analysis\, information literacy\, research\, writing\, and examination of primary and secondary texts. The final project of the course was to create and deliver a conference style presentation\, and the final projects were excellent and demonstrated good and actively developing research and information literacy skills. In this session\, we'll define fanfiction and participatory fandom and demonstrate how they can be valid subjects for interdisciplinary study\, with particular focus on helping students develop information literacy skills. Fandom communities develop in a similar way to academic communities\, and many fans essentially become subject matter experts with some understanding of the nature and overall quality of information online\, resulting in them becoming more sophisticated information consumers\, overall.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c81fb3f955556e127c39befed4513062
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/c81fb3f955556e127c39befed4513062
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T153000Z
SUMMARY:Posters | Transforming Zotero into a Pull List Generator
DESCRIPTION:Many librarians that do outreach work either do not use or do not have access to their ILS systems\, making creating book lists for displays or purchase requests tedious. However\, there is an innovative approach to rapidly generating book lists from both the open web and library catalogs. By creating a custom Citation Style Language compatible with Zotero\, librarians can quickly save and export book lists with relevant metadata such as call numbers or ISBNs. By using generative AI and Citation Style Language's code editor\, functional workflow requirements can be integrated into custom CSL code without programming expertise. Harnessing the power of open-source platforms like Zotero and the Citation Style Language project alongside generative artificial intelligence allows librarians doing outreach work to streamline their workflows.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/066a0c4e23a8dc2d3157000847c9f4b3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T143000Z
DTEND:20260618T153000Z
SUMMARY:Posters | Utilizing Whiteboards as Hubs for Student Engagement and Collection Development
DESCRIPTION:In an effort to encourage engagement with students on campus\, Lander University's Jackson Library developed weekly interactive whiteboard prompts to invite students to share their thoughts with the staff and other peers. Each week saw an outpouring of responses\, with the boards quickly filling to capacity to display students' handwritten opinions\, book recommendations\, and creative doodles. Using examples from Jackson Library's boards of the past\, this poster session will discuss practical insights on crafting successful prompts and how these responses can be utilized to inform collection development decisions in academic libraries.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:cd945ff7b3d1d09dd27393582068de52
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/cd945ff7b3d1d09dd27393582068de52
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T153000Z
DTEND:20260618T160000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch On Your Own
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Personal Choice\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4a4549bb43800c09b2239af5d0c7f08e
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/4a4549bb43800c09b2239af5d0c7f08e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T175000Z
SUMMARY:Implementing a New Project Management System for Digital Projects at Clemson Libraries
DESCRIPTION:In 2025\, Clemson Libraries' Digitization Services unit migrated its digitization project management workflow built in the software platform Trello to the software platform Wrike. This transition allowed the department and its cross-functional collaborators to review essential steps of digitization workflows and leverage the move to a new system to better manage both large-scale digitization projects and small requests. Based on this experience\, this presentation will provide attendees with a software-agnostic framework for determining requirements for and selecting a project management platform. The presentation will provide an example of a real-world process used to develop collaborative library workflows in a newly adopted project management platform and outline governance structures necessary to maintain a cross-functional project management system.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room B\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7cef4a60e32eb6cdbfb80b2787abd0a8
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/7cef4a60e32eb6cdbfb80b2787abd0a8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T175000Z
SUMMARY:Integrating AI literacy into library instruction
DESCRIPTION:Students are increasingly using generative AI for a variety of educational purposes including research\, writing\, and citing. Because of this\, librarians at Coastal Carolina University decided that AI literacy should be integrated into a long-running\, for-credit\, information literacy course. This session will provide an overview of how AI literacy was integrated into the course\, topics that were addressed\, activities and course materials that were used\, and how the course materials were received by students. While the presentation focuses on lessons created for a credit course\, the material can be adapted to one-shot sessions. As a librarian who is new to generative AI\, this presentation is geared towards other beginners who are interested in exploring this topic.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:891f2c6d7b7853ab3dcdb75b67707faa
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/891f2c6d7b7853ab3dcdb75b67707faa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T175000Z
SUMMARY:LibSites: A New Way to Create Library Websites
DESCRIPTION:Springshare has released a new product called "LibSites" that allows for the creation of custom library websites using drag-and-drop functionality. Representatives from the Furman Libraries will demonstrate how they are using LibSites to re-envision their website. The presentation will include a brief demo\, pros and cons of the software\, and a sneak peak of their newly redesigned site built in LibSites.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room C\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:304639dafd04279e15ca06830fbcca47
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/304639dafd04279e15ca06830fbcca47
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T190000Z
SUMMARY:Alma Acquisitions Training Series | Part 4: Electronic Resource Cost Per Use
DESCRIPTION:Join PASCAL for an in-depth two-hour webinar on cost per use in Alma. This session will focus on reviewing and demonstrating the data necessary for Alma to calculate cost per use and generating the relevant reports. Participants are encouraged to submit specific problem examples in advance.\n \n Note: This session will be held during the PASCAL Member Conference Virtual Day. Registration for the conference is separate and is not required to participate in this session.\n \n This session builds on the Acquisitions Infrastructure and Electronic Resource Acquisition and Activation sessions in this series.\n \n Please note this session will not include the actual configuring of SUSHI harvesting of COUNTER data into Alma Analytics. If there are questions about that functionality\, please open a PASCAL support request for assistance.\n \n Registration is required. This webinar will be recorded.\n \n About the Alma Acquisitions Training Series:\n \n PASCAL is hosting a four-part acquisitions training series in May and June\, facilitated by Miiya Holmes\, Senior Customer Education Trainer at Ex Libris. \n \n Part 1: Acquisitions Infrastructure | Thursday\, May 14\, 2026\, 1:00pm -3:00pm\n Part 2: Physical Resources Acquisition Ordering\, Receiving\, and Invoicing | Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\, 10:00am -12:00pm\n *Part 3: Electronic Resources Acquisition and Activation | Thursday\, June 11\, 2026\, 1:30pm -3:30pm\n Part 4: Electronic Resource Cost Per Use | Thursday\, June 18\, 2026\, 1:00pm -3:00pm\n All staff at SLSP participating libraries are welcome to participate in any or all sessions. For those new to acquisitions\, full participation—either by attending live or by viewing the posted recordings—is strongly encouraged\, as each session builds on the previous one.\n \n *Part 3: Electronic Resources Acquisition and Activation is a preconference event held in conjunction with the 2026 PASCAL Member Conference. Registration for the conference is separate and is not required to participate in this session.
CATEGORIES:VENDOR TRAINING
LOCATION:Zoom\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/bdcc5a2143b04998f15e669ce9788ea2
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Posters | A Student Stress Solution: A Collaboration in Games
DESCRIPTION:To proactively combat stressful times within an academic year\, such as midterms and finals\, the Gregg-Graniteville library hosts a table of snacks\, drinks\, play-doh\, puzzles\, and coloring books. This resource has seen great success\, but what if there was a permanence to this initiative? With inspiration from Oregon State University's Library of Things\, the access services department at USC Aiken has created a de-stress alcove. This permanent location within the library hosts board games\, puzzles\, hammocks\, and coloring books. This new collection promotes an environment of sustainability through borrowing\, not buying. It also allows student to take mental health breaks\, try new things\, and understand that lifelong learning isn't just limited to textbooks and the classroom. Further collaboration between departments across campus\, like student life and housing\, has increased foot traffic in the library and reframes the library as a fun space while also holistically improving campus life.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a18f5804e50ffdfabc1ed7b5a56baf60
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/a18f5804e50ffdfabc1ed7b5a56baf60
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Posters | From the Till to Excel: A Zero-Budget Modernization in Circulation
DESCRIPTION:When the circulation desk cash register became too unreliable to continue operating\, I built a user-friendly replacement using Microsoft Excel on an existing Windows workstation. Built in one week at a small college library (under 5\,000 students)\, this zero-budget solution handles all circulation transactions - print charges\, ID fees\, fines\, and guest card costs - without new software\, vendor contracts\, or supplies. Previously\, student assistants relied on tip sheets and regularly escalated transactions to senior staff. Now they operate independently with minimal assistance. This poster documents the problem identification\, design\, and live implementation process\, with before/after comparisons and workflow analysis. The solution works with basic Excel skills\, though advanced macro versions are available. Attendees will receive an adaptable template for immediate use at their own circulation desk.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6298a0a4639757ec1e65a8ed24dc6651
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/6298a0a4639757ec1e65a8ed24dc6651
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Posters | Sowing Seeds of Connections: Creating a Seed Library in an Academic Library
DESCRIPTION:Seed libraries connect library patrons to seeds for them to grow their own flowers and vegetables. In this poster presentation\, participants will learn how a librarian collaborated with an undergraduate student organization to pilot a seed library located in the main library building on campus. The seed library was created to meet the needs of students\, as plants continue to be of interest to students based on their feedback. The focus of this seed library is to provide free seeds and resources on gardening for students. The poster will describe the educational resources used to learn about seed libraries\, materials needed to create the library and where to get those materials and donated items\, and the planning that took place to create and market a seed library.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9dd3b6f0ffe4b23e8ccb102e52cfe915
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/9dd3b6f0ffe4b23e8ccb102e52cfe915
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
DTEND:20260618T180000Z
SUMMARY:Posters | Spreading Your Wings: Successfully Collaborating Across Campus
DESCRIPTION:One of Amanda Caldwell's biggest tasks as Outreach and Engagement Librarian is to get more students in the library. She aimed to achieve this by reaching out to the support services students were already using and leveraging events happening on campus. From these initiatives\, new collaborative events with various campus partners were developed. These events successfully drove students to the library and created lasting relationships across campus that will continue to grow the library's outreach. This poster will give examples of these events and list recommendations to help other libraries collaborate cross-departmentally.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/05c279bcadcb90647370f30609c2e6ed
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T170000Z
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SUMMARY:Posters | Stacks\, Spaces & Faces: Crafting connection and wellness in the academic library
DESCRIPTION:Crafting has become one of the ways our library builds connections\, supports mental health\, and enhances the library environment. The library offers a monthly drop-in craft hour for students\, faculty\, and staff\, alternating between guided activities with supplied materials and bring-your-own-project sessions. During final exams\, the library offers collaborative coloring or sticker mosaic posters and grab-and-go craft bags for short mindfulness breaks. Library staff also create book art displays\, such as penguin journal sculptures and folded book hearts\, for our front desk. These displays support staff self-care\, provide a creative outlet for staff\, and create an inviting atmosphere for visitors. Informal feedback has been enthusiastic\, with visitors finding the craft sessions beneficial and pausing to photograph and comment on the creations. The poster will share examples and ideas adaptable to other library settings.
CATEGORIES:VIRTUAL POSTER
LOCATION:Virtual Posters\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8d7d3527fdb068c599256ad5d0340b04
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/8d7d3527fdb068c599256ad5d0340b04
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T180000Z
DTEND:20260618T183000Z
SUMMARY:Afternoon Break
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CATEGORIES:GENERAL
LOCATION:Zoom\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9dc152dad9bd22d8467f575d1923820f
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/9dc152dad9bd22d8467f575d1923820f
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T183000Z
DTEND:20260618T192000Z
SUMMARY:All Together Now: Let's Clean Up our LibGuides!
DESCRIPTION:Mature LibGuides implementations benefit from routine clean-up. After the initial "ugh" when considering how overwhelming the project could be\, developing and implementing a strategic approach makes the maintenance efficient and adds value for librarians and Guide users. The presenters will each share how they approached recent clean-up and will propose a model for considering a strategic approach to maintaining LibGuides. One presenter will also touch on her approach to conducting a full systemic review of the entire suite of Springshare products and will discuss how that review intersects LibGuides cleanup. Participants will receive examples of spreadsheets and other organizational tools as well as framing questions for developing a local strategy.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room C\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:6a12fc880af9a3e5bb73504cc4103d9b
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/6a12fc880af9a3e5bb73504cc4103d9b
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T183000Z
DTEND:20260618T192000Z
SUMMARY:Avoiding a Pirate TRAAP: Transforming Information Literacy with Adventure and the CRAAP Test
DESCRIPTION:What if we turned source evaluation from the CRAAP test into a pirate adventure where the whole narrative was the lesson? Avoiding a Pirate TRAAP is an original OER narrative that shows what happens to two teenagers who buy the wrong information from a man named Blackbeard Joe. Join me as we look at narrative pedagogy and discuss how to teach source evaluation and information literacy with ancient pedagogy techniques - from the fables of Aesop to the parables of Jesus - as we remix storytelling and learning to make the experience both fun and tangible. We will also discuss using the Adventurfy Method\, an instructional method created by Lian Warner\, on creating your own learning experiences that add adventure\, risk\, and story. Participants will gain access to the Pirate TRAAP story and a launchpad on how to create instructional adventures in your own library.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room A\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fd875780d3a098ebedfb30bc40dd6487
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/fd875780d3a098ebedfb30bc40dd6487
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T183000Z
DTEND:20260618T192000Z
SUMMARY:Controlled Digital Lending : What it is\, how it works\, and why it matters
DESCRIPTION:Controlled Digital Lending (CDL) has emerged as a sensible strategy for libraries seeking to expand access to physical collections in digital environments. Grounded in the core "owned-to-loaned" principle\, CDL allows libraries to lend digitized versions of legally acquired print materials under controlled conditions that mirror physical circulation\, including user authentication\, limited loan periods\, and technical access controls. Even with the ongoing legal and policy debates\, this session will center on understanding how CDL can function in day-to-day library operations\, the decision-making that guides its use\, and the role it can play in advancing library service missions and strengthening connections.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room D\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3e9be94439a0ca392200060f753065ce
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/3e9be94439a0ca392200060f753065ce
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DTSTAMP:20260602T012728Z
DTSTART:20260618T183000Z
DTEND:20260618T192000Z
SUMMARY:Synchronizing Data Across Library Systems: Building a Practical Assessment Dashboard
DESCRIPTION:Academic libraries rely on data from multiple vendor platforms\, yet reporting workflows are often manual\, fragmented\, and time-consuming. This session shares the development of a semi-automated assessment dashboard that integrates data across systems to streamline reporting and improve transparency. The presentation will outline practical steps for auditing available data\, establishing a sustainable extraction process\, and designing dashboards that support both internal planning and public reporting. The presentation will emphasize decision-making\, tool selection\, and workflow design that can scale across different institutional contexts. Attendees will learn how to leverage different tools to reduce annual reporting preparation time\, strengthen shared understanding of library impact\, and support more consistent data practices. Considerations related to data governance and ethical use will also be addressed.
CATEGORIES:PRESENTATION
LOCATION:Virtual Room B\, Columbia\, SC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7e7a9bbc39e2f91c9c1244a7114d6c0d
URL:http://2026pascal.sched.com/event/7e7a9bbc39e2f91c9c1244a7114d6c0d
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