Libraries Unleashed: Beyond the Shelves

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Libraries Unleashed: Beyond the Shelves

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This event is at capacity and appears here for Information Only.

We are not accepting any further bookings (16/4/24) unless you have been contacted as winning a sponsored place.

Proudly sponsored by Accessit and taking place in Sheffield on 7th and 8th June, our theme for the 2024 SLA Weekend Course is Libraries Unleashed: Beyond the Shelves and we’re looking forward to welcoming delegates back in-person for an invigorating weekend that focuses on creating opportunities to unlock the full potential of school libraries, extending their reach into the wider curriculum and collaborating with others to successfully achieve this.

This time, we’ll be condensing the same amount of quality CPD into two days and giving you the opportunity to build your own individual programme. Take part in anything from one day of training to both days and the Conference Dinner – we want you to enjoy a conference that suits your interests and budget.

We're thrilled to launch booking with the news that Darren Chetty (UCL), Dr Andrew Cox (University of Sheffield), Frances Hardinge (author of Unraveller and winner of the Costa Book of the Year), Nicola Morgan, Patrick Ness (author of Different for Boys and two-time winner of the Carnegie Medal) and Paul Register (including announcement of the Excelsior Award 2024) will be joining us at Mercure Sheffield St Pauls

UPDATE - View the final programme below. Now including Kiran Millward Hargrave, Sarah Hagger-Holt, Steve Anthony, Dean Atta, Candy Gourlay, Julian Sedgwick, Lisa Williamson, Liz Flanagan and many more!

Combined with our biggest exhibition space yet, interactive sessions and a city with much to offer, this is an event not to be missed!

Compiled by local SLA member, Helen Smith, download your helpful guide to Sheffield - including transport links, accommodation recommendations and free activity suggestions - here.

Accommodation is not included; if you wish to stay at the hotel once you book we can give you a discount code, alternatively you can stay elsewhere. The venue is in the centre of Sheffield with multiple accommodation options close by - further information will be sent on booking. This is an in-person only event (no virtual access options).

If you need support with billing different programme items on separate invoices please email [email protected]

When

07/06/2024 10:00 - 08/06/2024 16:00

Where

Mercure Sheffield St Pauls 119 Norfolk Street SHEFFIELD YORKSHIRE S1 2JE UNITED KINGDOM

Program

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Friday, 07 June 2024

Description
Welcome to the Weekend Welcome from the SLA CEO Alison Tarrant and our Headline Sponsors Time 10:00 - 10:30 Spots available 51 10:00
Patrick Ness introduces Chronicles of a Lizard Nobody Start your conference experience by hearing the latest from award winning author Patrick Ness. Time 10:30 - 11:00 Spots available 51 10:30
Friday Optional Session 1 - Artificial Intelligence Dr Andrew Cox, Senior lecturer, University of Sheffield will explain what AI is and how it might be used in libraries. Focussing on the school library context it will suggest some of the beneficial uses for professional work and the pitfalls and risks. It will discuss what AI literacies school librarians should be teaching students and teachers. Time 11:05 - 12:35 Spots available 29 11:05
Friday Optional Session 1 - Do We Dewey? Join Lucas Maxwell, Kristabelle Williams and Hayden Gigner (all current school library staff) for this panel discussing their various choices of stock arrangement methods. Time 11:05 - 12:35 Spots available 16 11:05
Friday Optional Session 1 - STEM at Primary Promoting STEM through the Primary School library, this session is in partnership with The Reading Agency and will include the chance to hear from Jennifer Smith, author of Glow and Chris Houghton (The History of Information) Time 11:05 - 12:35 Spots available 27 11:05
Lunch: sponsored by Macmillan celebrating Lydia Monks Time 12:35 - 13:45 Spots available 51 12:35
Friday Optional Session 2 – Censorship Listen, plan and share on this relevant and important topic (with time to work on policy) Time 13:45 - 15:15 Spots available 0 13:45
Friday Optional Session 2 - Lightning Talks: Reading Beyond the shelves: Hear from 4 fellow practitioners as they share their latest work on reading activities across the school. Time 13:45 - 15:15 Spots available 48 13:45
Friday Optional Session 2 - Paul Register: Bloke of Steel Join the Bloke of Steel himself to explore using (and Understanding) Graphic Novels in your School Library. A session designed to help you understand exactly how graphic novels work (and comics and manga!) and how you can build up an effective collection in your school library. There will also be much Excelsior Award discussion for the uninitiated! Time 13:45 - 15:15 Spots available 2 13:45
Coffee Break: sponsored by Scallywagg Time 15:15 - 15:45 15:15
Friday Optional Session 3 – Darren Chetty Beyond the Secret Garden - colonial classics, contemporary children Time 15:45 - 17:00 Spots available 20 15:45
Friday Optional Session 3 – Nicola Morgan What the always-online 21st century is doing to young/any brains - how to live better online. The online/on-screen brain - what changes do we risk when we spend a lot of time on digital activities? - Are teenagers more/less vulnerable? - What are the real negatives (and what aren't) and how can we avoid them? - Addiction - really? Multi-tasking - really? - How can we (and our young people) live healthily online/on-screen? Time 15:45 - 17:00 Spots available 34 15:45
Friday Optional Session 3 – Out of this world Explore other worlds in this session focusing on fantasy books for younger readers - featuring Yu Rong, Liz Flanagan, Cathy Fitzgerald, Jenny McLachlan Time 15:45 - 17:00 Spots available 36 15:45
Evening events ticket This ticket gives you access to the Friday evening of the weekend course. Time 18:00 - 23:00 Spots available 35 18:00

Saturday, 08 June 2024

Description
Breakfast Time Session with Kiran Millwood Hargrave This session does NOT include food. Time 08:15 - 08:45 Spots available 115 08:15
Richard Gerver: Why You Matter A personal reflection on the power of school libraries and librarians - Richard will talk about the future of education and the important role school libraries and librarians can play in the leading the transformation needed to prepare our young people for the challenges of their future. Time 09:00 - 09:30 Spots available 59 09:00
Saturday Optional Session 1 - Future of School Librarianship The future of school librarianship: where and how. In this session delegates will hear from speakers about their vision for school libraries, new projects and have an opportunity to get involved in setting the course for school libraries. Featuring Richard Gerver (SLA President) and Mary-Rose Grieve (Co-Chair, Great School Libraries Campaign) Hosted by Alison Tarrant. Time 09:35 - 11:05 Spots available 0 09:35
Saturday Optional Session 1 – Lightning Talks: Info Lit Beyond the shelves: Hear from 4 fellow practitioners as they share their latest work on Media and Information Literacy across the curriculum. Time 09:35 - 11:05 Spots available 0 09:35
Saturday Optional Session 1 – Tween Reading Hear from authors writing for the 8 - 12 age range Time 09:35 - 11:05 Spots available 3 09:35
Coffee break: celebrating with Lisa Williamson Time 11:05 - 11:45 Spots available 59 11:05
Saturday Optional Session 2 - Early Years Reads Understanding and exploring the world: Early Years reads featuring.... Steve Antony (TSL cover illustrator and School Libraries Champion) and meet the delightful 'Rainbowsaurus'. Dean Atta (Black Flamingo, Only on the Weekends) shares his debut picture book Confetti Katie Daynes (First Questions and Answers, Lift The flap) Why are there wars? Time 11:45 - 13:15 Spots available 21 11:45
Saturday Optional Session 2 - Hot new releases Hear from a host of authors on their latest 13+ and YA fiction. Time 11:45 - 13:15 Spots available 18 11:45
Saturday Optional Session 2 - Keeping it social Keeping it social: the library using digital media with with Bev Humphrey. Social media use seems as necessary for young people as breathing but how can we utilise sites to encourage them to disconnect and read? In this session we look primarily at TikTok but will also touch on other sites that can excite and interest your students. Time 11:45 - 13:15 Spots available 13 11:45
Lunch sponsored by Harper Collins:25 Years of Lemony Snicket Time 13:15 - 14:15 Spots available 59 13:15
Frances Hardinge Frances Hardinge writes weird, dark fantasy for children and young adults. She has won numerous awards, including the Costa Book of the Year for her seventh book, The Lie Tree. Time 14:15 - 15:00 Spots available 59 14:15
Close of the Weekend: words from the sponsors Time 15:00 - 15:30 Spots available 59 15:00