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| DAY ONE | Wednesday 12 October 2022 | |
| Registration | 12.30pm – 6pm | Registration |
| Session 1 | 1pm – 2pm | QPLA AGM |
| Session 2 | 2pm-3pm | Empower, Inspire, Connect Lightning Talks *6 x 10mins Focusing on First Nations families through First 5 Forever – Jacquie Rule, State Library of Queensland The Human Library – Nadia Rutley, Brisbane Libraries Get a grant they said … – Kate Landsey, Noosa Library Services The power of passive programming – Jaala Beauchamp, Bundaberg Regional Libraries Boutique Library @ Philip Street – Fran Moroney, Gladstone Regional Libraries Library Lover’s book club – Ilona Gibson, Goondiwindi Regional Libraries |
| Session 2 | 3pm – 4.20pm | Workshop – State Library of Queensland In 2022 State Library celebrates 120 years of delivering and advocating for public library services for all Queenslanders. We partner with local governments in the delivery of more than 320 public libraries and Indigenous Knowledge Centers (IKCs) across the State. During the past two years public libraries have continued to provide access to collections and services despite the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and series of natural disasters. This workshop will present an opportunity to unpack new annual reporting data and trends, including decreases in visitation and increases in online access; and to discuss the changing role of libraries in communities and what the partnership with State Library looks like now and into the future. Presented by State Library of Queensland – Louise Denoon, Executive Director Public Libraries and Engagement & Katie Edmiston, Manager Local Government Coordination. |
| Session 3 | 4.30pm – 5pm | ALIA Professional Pathways – ALIA |
| Session 4 | 5pm – 8pm | Trade Exhibition Opening Presentation from Platinum Sponsor – Quantum Library Supplies Meet the vendors Browse and purchase local gifts from Bundaberg Art Gallery and Cha Cha Chocolate (eftpos only) Network with other professionals Book or receive a professional free headshot Free try of Virtual Reality and meet Pepper the robotic cat. |
Early morning activities on offer Thursday and Friday morning include:
- Thursday and Friday | 7am – 8am Bundaberg Library Tour (20 spaces – bookings essential)
- Thursday | 7am – 8am Bundaberg Art Gallery Tour (20 spaces – booking essential)
- Friday | 7am – 8am Bundaberg Moncrieff Theatre Tour (20 spaces – booking essential)
- Open from 5.30am – Self guided tour of Botanical Gardens – no bookings required
| DAY TWO | Thursday 13 October 2022 | |
| Registration | 8am – 9am | Registration |
| Session 1 | 9am-9.30am | Opening Day two with QPLA President,Mayor/CEO and First Nations Welcome to Country |
| Session 2 | 9.30am –10.30am | Keynote Speaker – Sami Shah |
| Morning Tea | 10.30am-11.00am | |
| Session 3 | 11.00am – 11.30am | Empower, Inspire, Connect Lightning Talks *2 x 10mins The Reading Hunt – Sharon Millet, Bundaberg Regional Libraries The impact of diversity on Community Outreach: levels of success in regional towns – Gabby Byrne, Banana Shire Libraries |
| Session 4 | 11.30am – 12.30pm | Kirsten Thorpe Decolonising collections |
| Sponsors | 12.30pm – 12.35pm | GOLD SPONSOR Presentation – Peter Pal Library Supplies |
| Lunch | 12.35pm – 1.30pm | Poster Session streamed on Main Screen Posters on display with staff in main area Try out LAN Gaming and meet Pepper the robotic cat |
| Session 5 | 1.30pm – 3pm | Dane Cross Workshop |
| Afternoon Tea | 3pm – 3.20pm | |
| Session 6 | 3.20pm – 3.50pm | Empower, Inspire, Connect Lightning Talks *2 x 10mins Spydus, STEAM and other surprises – Leisa McDermott and Megan Spagnolo, Cassowary Coast Region Libraries Collaboration and Collectiveness – Melanie Mills, Balonne Shire Libraries |
| Session 7 | 3.50pm – 4.50pm | Keynote Speaker – Jahan Kalantar |
| Session 8 | 4.50pm – 5.00pm | Close Day 2 – QPLA President |
| Gala Dinner | 6.30pm until late | Secret Garden theme Burnett Riverside Hotel Function Room Local Buy cheque presentation Local Government of the Year Awards |
| DAY THREE | Friday 14 October 2022 | |
| Registration | 8am – 9am | Registration |
| Session 1 | 8am – 8.40am | Virtual Reality demonstration and networking opportunity |
| Session 2 | 8.45am – 9am | Opening day three – QPLA President |
| Session 3 | 9am –10am | Keynote Speaker – Ryan Dowd |
| Morning Tea | 10am-10.30am | Morning Tea |
| Session 4 | 10.30am – 11.00am | Empower, Inspire, Connect Lightning Talks *2 x 10mins Grant funding possibilities – Jacinta Ward, Western Downs Regional Libraries Keep Warm Community Project – Robyn Chester-Master, Mackay Regional Council Libraries |
| Session 5 | 11am – 11.30pm | Drumming Session – Cynthia Hoogstraten |
| Session 6 | 11.30am– 12.30pm | Keynote Speaker – Jennie Garner |
| Sponsors | 12.30pm – 12.35pm | Silver Sponsor presentation – Bolinda/BorrowBox |
| Lunch | 12.35pm – 1.30pm | Trade Passport prizes draw Poster Session on Main Screen – Winner announced Experience VR and meet Pepper the robotic cat |
| Session 7 | 1.30pm – 2.30pm | Terri Janke Author of True Tracks: Respecting Indigenous knowledge and culture |
| Session 8 | 2.30pm – 3.30pm | Jess Wilson Good Things Foundation |
| Session 9 | 3.30pm – 3.45pm | Conference close – QPLA President |
In lieu of speaker gifts, QPLA will be donating funds to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to support their ongoing works.
https://www.indigenousliteracyfoundation.org.au/
