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Rights and Options as a Private Citizen
Day One Sessions | February 18, 2025
Rights and Options as an Employee
Day Two Sessions | February 19, 2025
Rights and Options as an Organization
Day Three Sessions | February 20, 2025

All times listed on this event website are in the Central Time Zone. However, once you are a registered attendee you will gain access to the Eventmobi Platform where times will be automatically adjusted to your browser's default timezone.

February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
First Amendment Rights as a Private Citizen: Adults, Students, and Minors

Presenter: Greg Greubel

This session will focus on the rights of citizens in everyday life, including the categories of unprotected speech for adults. We will also discuss the rights of students from K-12 to graduate schools.

February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
An Introduction to the US Legal System

Presenter: Carissa Vogel

The U.S. Legal System can be challenging to comprehend. It does not help that we often use the same words or language for federal and state law. The goal of this session is to give you a basic framework to understand the legal system and be better able to follow and track developing legal issues.

February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 18, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Parents’ Bill of Rights & the Attempted Criminalization of Librarianship: How it Impacts Organizations

Presenter: Stephanie "Cole" Adams

First Amendment and library lawyer Stephanie "Cole" Adams explains how pending legislation such as the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act and efforts to criminalize librarianship impact educational institutions. She discusses policy issues, compliance challenges, and risks to institutional missions and community trust.

February 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Parents’ Bill of Rights & the Attempted Criminalization of Librarianship: How it Impacts Organizations

Presenter: Stephanie "Cole" Adams

First Amendment and library lawyer Stephanie "Cole" Adams explains how pending legislation such as the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act and efforts to criminalize librarianship impact educational institutions. She discusses policy issues, compliance challenges, and risks to institutional missions and community trust.

February 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
First Amendment Rights as a Private Citizen: Adults, Students, and Minors

Presenter: Greg Greubel

This session will focus on the rights of citizens in everyday life, including the categories of unprotected speech for adults. We will also discuss the rights of students from K-12 to graduate schools.

February 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
An Introduction to the US Legal System

Presenter: Carissa Vogel

The U.S. Legal System can be challenging to comprehend. It does not help that we often use the same words or language for federal and state law. The goal of this session is to give you a basic framework to understand the legal system and be better able to follow and track developing legal issues.

February 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Rejecting the Predicate: Semantic Infiltration and Redefining the Argument

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Understanding the co-opting of the language around libraries, books bans, and censorship and learning how to respond when confronting controversial topics.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
First Amendment Rights as a Private Citizen: Adults, Students, and Minors

Presenter: Greg Greubel

This session will focus on the rights of citizens in everyday life, including the categories of unprotected speech for adults. We will also discuss the rights of students from K-12 to graduate schools.

February 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
An Introduction to the US Legal System

Presenter: Carissa Vogel

The U.S. Legal System can be challenging to comprehend. It does not help that we often use the same words or language for federal and state law. The goal of this session is to give you a basic framework to understand the legal system and be better able to follow and track developing legal issues.

February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The US Legal System and First Amendment Rights

Presenter: Alysson Mills

This presentation will give attendees a primer on the courts, generally, and practical First Amendment law, specifically. Using a defamation lawsuit as a learning tool, attendees will look at the stages of a lawsuit, from filing a complaint to trying the case to a jury. Along the way they will see how the First Amendment is applied today.

February 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Breaking Down this Week’s Legal Conversations: Where Are You in the Legal Landscape?

Presenter: Carissa Vogel

This session is intended to help ground participants in the general areas of law that will be discussed throughout the event. Are you sometimes confused when presenters jump into a detailed discussion of court cases or legislation? We will identify where these issues exist on a map of the legal system to help you make the most of in-depth discussions on legal issues.

February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The US Legal System and First Amendment Rights

Presenter: Alysson Mills

This presentation will give attendees a primer on the courts, generally, and practical First Amendment law, specifically. Using a defamation lawsuit as a learning tool, attendees will look at the stages of a lawsuit, from filing a complaint to trying the case to a jury. Along the way they will see how the First Amendment is applied today.

February 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Breaking Down this Week’s Legal Conversations: Where Are You in the Legal Landscape?

Presenter: Carissa Vogel

This session is intended to help ground participants in the general areas of law that will be discussed throughout the event. Are you sometimes confused when presenters jump into a detailed discussion of court cases or legislation? We will identify where these issues exist on a map of the legal system to help you make the most of in-depth discussions on legal issues.

February 18, 2025 at 4:30 PM — February 18, 2025 at 5:30 PM
The Legal Landscape of Librarianship: An Overview with EveryLibrary

Presenter: John Chrastka

Join John Chrastka, executive director of EveryLibrary, for a keynote session about the complex legal and legislative landscape facing public, academic, and school libraries (as institutions) and librarians and library workers (as employees and individuals). Knowing the law - and how it's made - enables us to safeguard the rights of readers and the integrity of our libraries while defending the dignity of our work.

February 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Expert Witness: A Firsthand Account (What Can Be Shared)

Presenter: April Dawkins

A first hand account of what it is like to be an expert witness from the perspective of an LIS professor who served in three separate censorship cases. We will discuss what the role of the expert witness is, the vetting process, report writing, and deposition preparation and participation.

February 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Parents’ Bill of Rights & the Attempted Criminalization of Librarianship: How it Impacts Individuals

Presenter: Stephanie "Cole" Adams

First Amendment and library lawyer Stephanie "Cole" Adams presents the potential ramifications of pending legislation such as the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act and efforts to criminalize librarianship. She examines how these measures affect the individual rights of parents and students, including free expression and access to information.

February 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Expert Witness: A Firsthand Account (What Can Be Shared)

Presenter: April Dawkins

A first hand account of what it is like to be an expert witness from the perspective of an LIS professor who served in three separate censorship cases. We will discuss what the role of the expert witness is, the vetting process, report writing, and deposition preparation and participation.

February 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Rejecting the Predicate: Semantic Infiltration and Redefining the Argument

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Understanding the co-opting of the language around libraries, books bans, and censorship and learning how to respond when confronting controversial topics.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The US Legal System and First Amendment Rights

Presenter: Alysson Mills

This presentation will give attendees a primer on the courts, generally, and practical First Amendment law, specifically. Using a defamation lawsuit as a learning tool, attendees will look at the stages of a lawsuit, from filing a complaint to trying the case to a jury. Along the way they will see how the First Amendment is applied today.

February 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM — February 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Expert Witness: A Firsthand Account (What Can Be Shared)

Presenter: April Dawkins

A first hand account of what it is like to be an expert witness from the perspective of an LIS professor who served in three separate censorship cases. We will discuss what the role of the expert witness is, the vetting process, report writing, and deposition preparation and participation.

All times listed on this event website are in the Central Time Zone. However, once you are a registered attendee you will gain access to the Eventmobi Platform where times will be automatically adjusted to your browser's default timezone.

February 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
First Amendment Rights as an Employee: Adults, Students, and Minors

Presenter: Greg Greubel

This session will focus on protected speech for employees. We will discuss recent cases highlighting broad legal principles and how employees can safeguard their rights in a politicalized work environment.

February 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Rights on the Ground: Legal, Practical, Political

Presenter: Wade Herring

Caitlin is the deputy library director at a publicly funded library. Elected officials with the county, one of the library’s funding sources, are demanding that the library remove LGBTQ+ books, as well as books that make white people feel guilty. Under pressure, the library’s executive director has also asked Caitlin to stop wearing a piece of jewelry, a rainbow-colored flag lapel pin. What is Caitlin to do? Join for an in-depth discussion.

February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
First Amendment Rights as an Employee: Adults, Students, and Minors

Presenter: Greg Greubel

This session will focus on protected speech for employees. We will discuss recent cases highlighting broad legal principles and how employees can safeguard their rights in a politicalized work environment.

February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Age Appropriate, Obscenity, Privacy: Popular vs. Legal Definitions

Presenter: Nate Coulter

This presentation will cover contested legal concepts used by courts applying the First and Fourth Amendments to libraries, as opposed to the way in which these may be used by politicians and the public when they are describing library materials. We will also discuss the broader set of values debated when these issues arise and distinguish different ways to think about these underlying values.

February 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 19, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Rising Above the Fray to See the Entire Board Part 1: The Game Afoot

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 1 of 2: Project 2025, Agenda 47, The GOP Party Platform all mention higher education and academic library professionals need to know the policies and issues that will impact them.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Rising Above the Fray to See the Entire Board Part 2: The Scholar's Mate

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 2 of 2: Knowing what is coming is only part of your strategy, get ahead of the game and leverage your skills and knowledge to position yourself as a problem solver.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 12:50 PM
First Amendment Rights as an Employee: Adults, Students, and Minors

Presenter: Greg Greubel

This session will focus on protected speech for employees. We will discuss recent cases highlighting broad legal principles and how employees can safeguard their rights in a politicalized work environment.

February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Rights on the Ground: Legal, Practical, Political

Presenter: Wade Herring

Caitlin is the deputy library director at a publicly funded library. Elected officials with the county, one of the library’s funding sources, are demanding that the library remove LGBTQ+ books, as well as books that make white people feel guilty. Under pressure, the library’s executive director has also asked Caitlin to stop wearing a piece of jewelry, a rainbow-colored flag lapel pin. What is Caitlin to do? Join for an in-depth discussion.

February 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Copyright Exemptions for Access, Preservation, and Accessibility

Presenter: Kyle Courtney

This session delves into critical copyright exemptions that enable libraries, archives, and educational institutions to provide broader access, preserve cultural heritage, and ensure accessibility for diverse audiences. Participants will learn how to apply these legal exemptions  balancing the library mission and copyright law.

February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Rights on the Ground: Legal, Practical, Political

Presenter: Wade Herring

Caitlin is the deputy library director at a publicly funded library. Elected officials with the county, one of the library’s funding sources, are demanding that the library remove LGBTQ+ books, as well as books that make white people feel guilty. Under pressure, the library’s executive director has also asked Caitlin to stop wearing a piece of jewelry, a rainbow-colored flag lapel pin. What is Caitlin to do? Join for an in-depth discussion.

February 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Rising Above the Fray to See the Entire Board Part 1: The Game Afoot

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 1 of 2: Project 2025, Agenda 47, The GOP Party Platform all mention higher education and academic library professionals need to know the policies and issues that will impact them.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Rising Above the Fray to See the Entire Board Part 2: The Scholar's Mate

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 2 of 2: Knowing what is coming is only part of your strategy, get ahead of the game and leverage your skills and knowledge to position yourself as a problem solver.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Fair Use for K12 Schools, Libraries and Archives

Presenter: Kyle Courtney

Discover how fair use supports the mission of K12 schools, libraries, and archives in providing educational resources, fostering creativity, and supporting academic inquiry. This session will provide actionable guidance on interpreting and applying fair use in real-world scenarios unique to these institutions.

February 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Age Appropriate, Obscenity, Privacy: Popular vs. Legal Definitions

Presenter: Nate Coulter

This presentation will cover contested legal concepts used by courts applying the First and Fourth Amendments to libraries, as opposed to the way in which these may be used by politicians and the public when they are describing library materials. We will also discuss the broader set of values debated when these issues arise and distinguish different ways to think about these underlying values.

February 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Copyright Exemptions for Access, Preservation, and Accessibility

Presenter: Kyle Courtney

This session delves into critical copyright exemptions that enable libraries, archives, and educational institutions to provide broader access, preserve cultural heritage, and ensure accessibility for diverse audiences. Participants will learn how to apply these legal exemptions  balancing the library mission and copyright law.

February 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Parents’ Bill of Rights & the Attempted Criminalization of Librarianship: How it Impacts Employees

Presenter: Stephanie "Cole" Adams

First Amendment and library lawyer Stephanie "Cole" Adams explains how pending legislation such as the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act and efforts to criminalize librarianship impact library staff. She discusses potential risks amid shifting boundaries of professional responsibilities and legal liabilities.

 

February 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Fair Use for K12 Schools, Libraries and Archives

Presenter: Kyle Courtney

Discover how fair use supports the mission of K12 schools, libraries, and archives in providing educational resources, fostering creativity, and supporting academic inquiry. This session will provide actionable guidance on interpreting and applying fair use in real-world scenarios unique to these institutions.

February 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Rights on the Ground: Legal, Practical, Political

Presenter: Wade Herring

Caitlin is the deputy library director at a publicly funded library. Elected officials with the county, one of the library’s funding sources, are demanding that the library remove LGBTQ+ books, as well as books that make white people feel guilty. Under pressure, the library’s executive director has also asked Caitlin to stop wearing a piece of jewelry, a rainbow-colored flag lapel pin. What is Caitlin to do? Join for an in-depth discussion.

February 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM — February 19, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Weaponized Buzzwords: How to Remove Their Power

Presenter: Emily Knox

"Critical race theory", "racial justice", "transgender ideology", "woke". This collaborative session will examine how these terms are used in the fight to restrict access to information and discuss effective responses to their strategic manipulation.

All times listed on this event website are in the Central Time Zone. However, once you are a registered attendee you will gain access to the Eventmobi Platform where times will be automatically adjusted to your browser's default timezone.

February 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Age Appropriate, Obscenity, Privacy: Popular vs. Legal Definitions

Presenter: Nate Coulter

This presentation will cover contested legal concepts used by courts applying the First and Fourth Amendments to libraries, as opposed to the way in which these may be used by politicians and the public when they are describing library materials. We will also discuss the broader set of values debated when these issues arise and distinguish different ways to think about these underlying values.

February 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Weaponized Buzzwords: How to Remove Their Power!

Presenter: Emily Knox

"Critical race theory", "racial justice", "transgender ideology", "woke". This collaborative session will examine how these terms are used in the fight to restrict access to information and discuss effective responses to their strategic manipulation.

February 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM — February 20, 2025 at 10:50 AM
The Academe Is In Play, And It Is Not A Game Part 1: Eliminating the Information Silos and Leveraging Library Expertise

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 1 of 2: In a time when institutions are under attack, library professionals need to know the legislative and policy initiatives institutions of higher education may face over the next four years.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Age Appropriate, Obscenity, Privacy: Popular vs. Legal Definitions

Presenter: Nate Coulter

This presentation will cover contested legal concepts used by courts applying the First and Fourth Amendments to libraries, as opposed to the way in which these may be used by politicians and the public when they are describing library materials. We will also discuss the broader set of values debated when these issues arise and distinguish different ways to think about these underlying values.

February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Weaponized Buzzwords: How to Remove Their Power

Presenter: Emily Knox

"Critical race theory", "racial justice", "transgender ideology", "woke". This collaborative session will examine how these terms are used in the fight to restrict access to information and discuss effective responses to their strategic manipulation.

February 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM — February 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
The Governance of a Public Library: Public vs Private Interests

Presenter: Karley Sebia

 

This session will address the legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and practical challenges in navigating the balance between public accountability, transparency, and the growing influence of private partnerships and funding in shaping library policies and priorities.

 

February 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The Academe Is In Play, And It Is Not A Game Part 2: From Pawn to Queen, Let the Library Lead

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 2 of 2: When institutions are under threat, new roles are likely to emerge for libraries. Learn how to position your library to lead on issues facing Higher Education.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The Governance of a Public Library: Public vs Private Interests

Presenter: Karley Sebia

This session will address the legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and practical challenges in navigating the balance between public accountability, transparency, and the growing influence of private partnerships and funding in shaping library policies and priorities.

February 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Weaponized Buzzwords: How to Remove Their Power!

Presenter: Emily Knox

"Critical race theory", "racial justice", "transgender ideology", "woke". This collaborative session will examine how these terms are used in the fight to restrict access to information and discuss effective responses to their strategic manipulation.

February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Age Appropriate, Obscenity, Privacy: Popular vs. Legal Definitions

Presenter: Nate Coulter

This presentation will cover contested legal concepts used by courts applying the First and Fourth Amendments to libraries, as opposed to the way in which these may be used by politicians and the public when they are describing library materials. We will also discuss the broader set of values debated when these issues arise and distinguish different ways to think about these underlying values.

February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 2:50 PM
The Governance of a Public Library: Public vs Private Interests

Presenter: Karley Sebia

This session will address the legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and practical challenges in navigating the balance between public accountability, transparency, and the growing influence of private partnerships and funding in shaping library policies and priorities.

February 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Weaponized Buzzwords: How to Remove Their Power

Presenter: Emily Knox

"Critical race theory", "racial justice", "transgender ideology", "woke". This collaborative session will examine how these terms are used in the fight to restrict access to information and discuss effective responses to their strategic manipulation.

February 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Privacy & Confidentiality in School Libraries: FERPA and COPPA

Presenter: Karley Sebia

This session will address how school librarians can navigate the complexities of federal privacy laws to safeguard student information, ensure compliance, and address challenges in the digital age. Also a huge help to public librarians serving children and youth! Keep up-to-date on how these can help you in your day-to-day.

February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Copyright Exemptions for Access, Preservation, and Accessibility

Presenter: Kyle Courtney

This session delves into critical copyright exemptions that enable libraries, archives, and educational institutions to provide broader access, preserve cultural heritage, and ensure accessibility for diverse audiences. Participants will learn how to apply these legal exemptions  balancing the library mission and copyright law.

February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Parents’ Bill of Rights & the Attempted Criminalization of Librarianship: How it Impacts Organizations

Presenter: Stephanie "Cole" Adams

First Amendment and library lawyer Stephanie "Cole" Adams explains how pending legislation such as the Parents’ Bill of Rights Act and efforts to criminalize librarianship impact educational institutions. She discusses policy issues, compliance challenges, and risks to institutional missions and community trust.

February 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The Academe Is In Play, And It Is Not A Game Part 1: Eliminating the Information Silos and Leveraging Library Expertise

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 1 of 2: In a time when institutions are under attack, library professionals need to know the legislative and policy initiatives institutions of higher education may face over the next four years.

Note: Not a small session set-up

February 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Fair Use for K12 Schools, Libraries and Archives

Presenter: Kyle Courtney

Discover how fair use supports the mission of K12 schools, libraries, and archives in providing educational resources, fostering creativity, and supporting academic inquiry. This session will provide actionable guidance on interpreting and applying fair use in real-world scenarios unique to these institutions.

February 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Privacy & Confidentiality in School Libraries: FERPA and COPPA

Presenter: Karley Sebia

This session will address how school librarians can navigate the complexities of federal privacy laws to safeguard student information, ensure compliance, and address challenges in the digital age. Also a huge help to public librarians serving children and youth! Keep up-to-date on how these can help you in your day-to-day.

February 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Governance of a Public Library: Public vs Private Interests

Presenter: Karley Sebia

This session will address the legal frameworks, ethical considerations, and practical challenges in navigating the balance between public accountability, transparency, and the growing influence of private partnerships and funding in shaping library policies and priorities.

February 20, 2025 at 8:00 PM — February 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The Academe Is In Play, And It Is Not A Game Part 2: From Pawn to Queen, Let the Library Lead

Presenter: Kathleen McEvoy

Part 2 of 2: When institutions are under threat, new roles are likely to emerge for libraries. Learn how to position your library to lead on issues facing Higher Education.

Note: Not a small session set-up

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