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DTSTART:20260608T180000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Registration
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LOCATION:8th Floor- Pre-function Space\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260608T200000Z
DTEND:20260608T210000Z
SUMMARY:MOBIUS Annual Membership Meeting
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CATEGORIES:MEETING
LOCATION:Katy Ballroom\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/cd12bfc033ec3b4e800e19bf5cfad539
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T003000Z
DTEND:20260609T013000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote Address: Advocating for Academic Libraries in a Contentious Political Climate
DESCRIPTION:This keynote explores how library leaders and advocates can remain mission-focused while engaging constructively with stakeholders across diverse viewpoints. Participants will examine practical strategies for communicating values\, vision\, and mission\, building broad coalitions\, and&nbsp\;framing advocacy efforts around shared goals such as academic freedom\, student success\,&nbsp\;research access\, and community impact. Grounded in real-world examples and forward-looking&nbsp\;insights\, this talk invites attendees to consider how academic libraries can lead with clarity\,&nbsp\;resilience\, and purpose during times of political tension.
CATEGORIES:KEYNOTE
LOCATION:Elevation Ballroom\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/e81cd4c624117e7b43709b070278cffa
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T013000Z
DTEND:20260609T023000Z
SUMMARY:Networking Reception
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:The Roof\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4ead43a8bbceaf9fac4ff1c01a195fe3
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/4ead43a8bbceaf9fac4ff1c01a195fe3
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T123000Z
DTEND:20260609T133000Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast & Business Meeting
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Elevation Ballroom\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/f23ccddbaf184085c99fc944b59dd917
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T130000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Vendor Booths
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LOCATION:8th Floor- Pre-function Space\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/728e7c89d855cf583d288bd1396e2751
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T133000Z
DTEND:20260609T142000Z
SUMMARY:Committee Chair/ViceChair Onboarding
DESCRIPTION:This will be an opportunity for new committee chairs and/or vice chairs to feel comfortable with the expectations of the role. We will go over templates for agendas\, minutes\, midyear reports\, annual reports\, and rolling calendars for continuity when committee leadership changes. As a group we will determine how committees can best work together to serve membership through planning and collaboration of ideas. Please reach out to Brandy Brady (bbrady@nwmissouri.edu) to request other topics that would be beneficial to new leaders of committees.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/f995197f20d8b5c8e554f4b9f3d2816c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T133000Z
DTEND:20260609T142000Z
SUMMARY:MOBIUS OER Working Group Forum: Exploring the State of OER Across MOBIUS Institutions
DESCRIPTION:The rising cost of academic resources continues to be a defining challenge for many students pursuing higher education. Open Educational Resources (OER) offer one potential solution to reducing these barriers by providing affordable and accessible learning materials. This working group aims to better understand the current state of OER initiatives across MOBIUS higher education institutions. To support this effort\, a survey was distributed to librarians across the consortium to gather information about institutional participation in OER initiatives. Survey responses identified several common barriers to OER adoption\, including limited funding\, lack of time\, and insufficient awareness or training.\n\nThe goal of this working group is to collect and analyze data regarding OER efforts in order to better understand the needs of MOBIUS members. Based on these findings\, the group will explore ways MOBIUS can provide meaningful support through OER services\, resources\, and professional development opportunities. During this session\, we will share the results of the initial survey and facilitate an open discussion with attendees about their experiences\, perspectives\, and recommendations regarding OER.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Hinkson Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/8d76a390578526decb368f9d60461175
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T133000Z
DTEND:20260609T142000Z
SUMMARY:Really Loud Librarians- Game Nights at ECC Library
DESCRIPTION:East Central College Library hosts Game Nights for students twice a semester. Starting with a handful of classic board games in 2017\, it is now a collection of over 100 games. A variety of card\, table\, and board games for solo players to groups of ten and more. At this session you will learn about our events\, assessments\, funding\, and growth in this overview. We will tell you about the audience\, how advertised\, space set up\, timing\, snacks\, and themes. Review our assessment results and reactions of over 200 surveys conducted since 2017 and include some funding sources and best buy suggestions. Talk about the changes that have been made over the years and our plans for next Academic Year’s events. BONUS ! We will share how we box\, label\, count\, barcode\, catalog\, and more!
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Ridgeline Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/a9377c9febae0865189c9fc319b8ed05
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T133000Z
DTEND:20260609T142000Z
SUMMARY:To Form a More Perfect Union: Lindenwood University Reads America's Founding Documents
DESCRIPTION:In our annual brainstorm/planning meeting we checked our notes for any major commemoration dates and said\, “oh yeah! The Declaration of Independence turns 250 in 2026!” Polling the group for ideas yielded mostly that we wanted to think about some more. We picked a month during the year for a book display we called “Happy Birthday America!” Additionally we wrote\, “ and something else—TBD.” After lots of healthy dialogue and finding some inspiration in one of our databases\, our “TBD” became a film project with 60+ readers volunteering to read the words of the Declaration of Independence\, the US Constitution\, and the Bill of Rights. Come hear the story of our very own bold experiment. Were people excited? Yes! Were people concerned? Also yes! Did we all immediately agree what this project should look like? Not a chance!
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/a9a3d4e2c03c44dce17ff9604781bfa0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T143000Z
DTEND:20260609T152000Z
SUMMARY:Into the Wilds: Exploring the Open World of Enhancements and Development
DESCRIPTION:The Enhancements Committee will present a panel discussion on the lifecycle of enhancement requests. We will briefly touch on how the requests move through the Committee\, but the majority focus will be on what happens once enhancements have been greenlit. Discussions will include the various FOLIO Community SIGs and Subgroups\, the involvement of product owners and other subject matter experts\, and which enhancements go directly to a vendor versus those that move through the development community. Each panel member will share their personal experiences interacting with the FOLIO Community. We will take questions from the audience and introduce an upcoming Open Hours session to serve as a workshop for others to get involved.
CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE
LOCATION:Ridgeline Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/fab5e5d0d0bb7c50c9b88eb52e0bfcf4
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T143000Z
DTEND:20260609T152000Z
SUMMARY:Digitizing Collections & Providing Online Access
DESCRIPTION:Presenters will discuss the digitization process of items in their collections that may ultimately be placed in their online digital libraries/repositories. Details may include equipment\, server space for storage\, file formats\, back-up files\, copyright considerations\, editing software\, content management systems\, etc. The purpose is to help others get started or needing tips/advice.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/af3c560d90cd38c5b3b218d3e0b333b5
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T143000Z
DTEND:20260609T152000Z
SUMMARY:From Zzz to A+: Engaging Students and Assessing Success
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session addresses the growing challenge of student distraction in college classrooms by equipping educators with strategies to increase engagement and assessment through tools such as Canva Whiteboard\, Slido\, Padlet\, Blooket\, and Pear Deck. Additional resources\, such as Nearpod\, InsertLearning\, Formative\, Classkick\, and Genially\, will be introduced. This workshop will feature a mix of engaging technology demonstrations\, live learning activities\, and a group collaboration activity where participants will integrate the technological tools into real micro-lesson teaching scenarios\, equipping them to engage disengaged students\, assess students’ learning\, and reinforce the importance of creating student-centered lesson plans in the digital age.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/7dd33970d3fd8cbca9f087a7701d2d2f
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T143000Z
DTEND:20260609T152000Z
SUMMARY:Implementing a Peer Mentoring Network within a Library Consortium
DESCRIPTION:The MOBIUS Consortium’s Cataloging Committee has implemented a peer mentoring network to facilitate collegial support in the cataloger role. The project is in its first phase\, and the committee is preparing to evaluate and expand the project. This presentation describes implementation of the project\, its current progress\, future development\, and ways the project could be adapted for use in other professional areas.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Hinkson Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/6ed2ae88660deb112573f7cee51f7b02
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T153000Z
DTEND:20260609T162000Z
SUMMARY:Professional Networking 101 & Speed-Networking
DESCRIPTION:Library and information services professionals work in an industry that offers a tremendous volume of conferences\, webinars\, and professional service opportunities. However\, navigating these environments to expand your professional network can sometimes feel daunting\, complicated\, or time consuming for both new and experienced professionals. Join members of the MOBIUS Professional Development and Training Committee Brandy Brady (Board Representative) and Robert Powers (Chair) for an interactive introduction to networking\, honing your elevator speech\, and the chance to speed-network with session attendees. Get on your feet and network!
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/fd258bd3594e97c7ae544c5f5ab7064c
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T153000Z
DTEND:20260609T162000Z
SUMMARY:Smarter Learning & Streamlined Access with Libby and Kanopy
DESCRIPTION:Academic libraries continue to expand their digital ecosystems to support multimodal learning\, faculty instruction\, and evolving student research needs. This session highlights what’s new with Libby and Kanopy\, focusing on discovery improvements\, workflow efficiencies\, and a growing integration ecosystem connecting ebooks\, audiobooks\, streaming media\, and library discovery layers. We'll share a recap of recent platform updates\, including Libby’s improved search\, expanded filtering options for finding new titles faster\, and ongoing integration developments between Libby\, Kanopy\, and the Vega platforms. These updates support more efficient discovery and help your library connect students and faculty to relevant resources.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/d6fdc5dff38de9f538645cd1f4515b67
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T153000Z
DTEND:20260609T162000Z
SUMMARY:Weni\, Widi\, Wiki: MOBIUS Infrastructure Tools
DESCRIPTION:Veniet et disce (come and learn) about the new MOBIUS WIKI and our new AI Help Desk searching tool.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Hinkson Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/401a81541912fae4ff1ed950d01c23cd
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T163000Z
DTEND:20260609T180000Z
SUMMARY:LUNCH
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CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Elevation Ballroom\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/40ee2af43a215df4cb670f8021c5febb
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T180000Z
DTEND:20260609T185000Z
SUMMARY:From Permission Sets to Roles: Understanding the New Authorization Model in Sunflower & Cleaning Up after the Upgrade
DESCRIPTION:The Sunflower FOLIO upgrade introduced a new model for assigning authorizations to users built around roles\, capabilities\, and capability sets. This is a significant structural change from the system of permissions and permission sets used previously. The new model requires site coordinators and other local FOLIO administrators to update their understanding of how to manage user authorizations going forward. In addition\, since the old system of permissions did not map directly to the new role-based model\, it is quite likely that some extra roles were created in your FOLIO tenant during the upgrade that you may wish to clean up sooner or later.
CATEGORIES:REMOTE
LOCATION:Ridgeline Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/69d5dcd36e0047495984340d02c8f0e4
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T180000Z
DTEND:20260609T185000Z
SUMMARY:Libraries and AI: Empowering Every Student Researcher
DESCRIPTION:Participants will see how AI can help students navigate databases\, understand scholarly language\, generate research starting points\, and build confidence through live demonstrations that pair AI tools with high‑quality library resources. The session also highlights library services\, workshops\, and collaborative opportunities that support AI‑assisted research and the development of critical information literacy.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/3cab67990f8d305d4f6bd8e23e5b530a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T180000Z
DTEND:20260609T185000Z
SUMMARY:Mizzou's Outreach & Engagement Committee: Creative Library Programming to Craft Community
DESCRIPTION:Discover how to plan events that promote mental well-being and offer participants a creative outlet for stress relief. Mental health concerns among college students are increasing. With libraries serving as one of the few welcoming third spaces on campus\, offering activities that promote well-being and help relieve stress can provide meaningful support for students. Mizzou Libraries have always placed an emphasis on outreach events\, but it was sporadic and not strategic. In 2024\, an outreach and engagement committee was formed to help coordinate outreach efforts where outreach is everyone's responsibility. Since its inception\, the outreach and engagement committee has planned several successful--and unsuccessful-events that have given committee members the opportunity to contribute to student success and belonging. The events have become increasingly popular\, with many students attending regularly and bringing friends. Participants also build meaningful connections with librarians\, archivists\, and library staff\, which can help reduce library anxiety. By the end of this session\, participants will be able to: Design and implement low‑barrier library programs that promote mental well‑being through creative\, stress relief-focused activities. Position the library as a welcoming third space that fosters student belonging and emotional safety on campus. Apply a strategic\, committee‑based approach to outreach and engagement\, shifting from sporadic programming to coordinated\, sustainable efforts. Assess outreach initiatives and use both successful and unsuccessful events to inform continuous improvement and future planning. Use informal engagement opportunities to reduce library anxiety and build positive\, approachable relationships between students and library staff.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/c3c2004b49cb3d8a98a3793ba64a5c17
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T180000Z
DTEND:20260609T185000Z
SUMMARY:OpenRS Forum
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CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Hinkson Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/f5ff039ac05fe0b49517886c5122d7f5
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T190000Z
DTEND:20260609T195000Z
SUMMARY:Escaping the Lecture: Laying the foundation for library literacy through freshman escape rooms
DESCRIPTION:At our small college\, freshman seminar is a mandatory requirement for first year students. Often\, we received invitations to ‘teach about the library’ to students who had been on campus for 3 weeks. The traditional lessons we taught resulted in low engagement and very little information retention. We also often were asked to teach the same concepts in other first year classes. To combat this\, we created a seminar specific first year escape room that familiarized them with the library services and spaces. As a result\, librarians have seen more engaged library usage throughout students’ first year.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T190000Z
DTEND:20260609T195000Z
SUMMARY:From Link Resolver to AI-Powered Access: What Full Text Linking Looks Like Now
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is transforming how researchers discover scholarly literature\, often bypassing traditional library linking systems and creating new challenges for accessing full text. This session explores gaps between library subscriptions and actual access\, the limitations of link resolvers\, and how emerging tools—especially AI platforms like ChatGPT\, Claude\, and Consensus—are changing discovery workflows while often failing to connect users to full text. It also examines strategies for embedding library access into these environments and addresses the growing issue of AI-generated or inaccurate citations\, highlighting the evolving role of librarians in supporting access and information integrity.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Hinkson Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/252efaa0829e0804ee4c643da1b82d08
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T190000Z
DTEND:20260609T195000Z
SUMMARY:I Don't Trust Gen AI-- Here's How a Repository Librarian Uses It Anyway
DESCRIPTION:Are you hesitant to use generative AI because it hallucinates\, fabricates citations\, and gets things confidently wrong? That hesitation is justified—and shared by many information professionals. However\, not all uses of generative AI carry the same level of risk\, and some can meaningfully support day-to-day repository work when guided by professional judgment. This presentation will highlight several real-world examples of generative AI use in the day-to-day work of a digital repository librarian\, including analyzing digital collections\, gathering and comparing information\, and creating and debugging Python automation scripts. The focus will be on how these tools were used critically and transparently\, with librarians remaining firmly in control of decision-making. The session will also engage with broader ethical questions and environmental considerations surrounding generative AI. Rather than advocating for adoption\, this presentation creates space for reflection\, discussion\, and shared learning about how—and whether—generative AI can be used responsibly in professional practice.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Ridgeline Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/3322e377fd0e5e3f415454183e45240a
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T190000Z
DTEND:20260609T195000Z
SUMMARY:So Many Activities\, So Little Time: Student Engagement for Busy Librarians
DESCRIPTION:Game Nights\, Wellness Weeks\, Book Clubs\, Craft Nights…It seems like every conference is filled with activity and programming ideas for getting students' attention and keeping them in the library. Everyone loves student engagement\, but most of us don’t have a dedicated librarian to plan and run these programs. As a Research and Instruction Librarian who does programming “in my spare time”\, I had to develop methods to build a consistent roster of activities without burning out. In this session\, I will share some strategies that I have used to maximize student engagement when I have minimal time to spare.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/707f314d0802b3dc6faff329650568a4
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T195000Z
DTEND:20260609T201000Z
SUMMARY:Afternoon Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:8th Floor- Pre-function Space\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/3ec64ae3edde88dd3eae13edcc38cb3f
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T201000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Main Character Energy: Increasing the MOBIUS presence in the FOLIO Community
DESCRIPTION:MOBIUS is one of largest organizations using FOLIO and\, as such\, should have a significant voice in the product's development. In the FOLIO community\, communication and collaboration are key. That means that MOBIUS as a whole needs to increase our community recognition and involvement. More voices in the community\, more votes on development projects\, means more of a say the the direction FOLIO moves. In this session\, Vivian talks about how we go about doing that. We'll discuss special interest groups (SIGs)\, where most of the conversations take place about how FOLIO works\, and about how we want it to work. We'll talk about development teams\, so when someone refers to "Folijet" or "Volaris"\, you'll know what - and who - they're talking about. And we'll talk about key community figures\, and how you can become one. And we might get a bit of Gen Alpha slang\, just for the fun of it.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/711398a69b487081fdc329b61f67d04f
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T201000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:Negotiating Smarter: Licensing Essentials\, Hot Topics\, and Real-World Practice
DESCRIPTION:Library licensing can feel opaque and intimidating—but it doesn’t have to be. This interactive session equips librarians with practical skills and confidence to navigate\, negotiate\, and evaluate license agreements more effectively. Participants will explore core negotiation principles\, learn to interpret common legal and library-specific terms\, and discuss emerging issues shaping today’s landscape\, including ADA Title II compliance and the growing impact of AI in vendor agreements. The session also highlights tools and resources that support informed decision-making and collaboration. To reinforce learning\, attendees will engage in a brief\, guided redlining activity that provides hands-on experience reviewing and revising license language. Participants will leave with actionable strategies\, clearer understanding of key terms\, and greater confidence advocating for their library’s needs.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:f7dcbcadfcd3848f518cd257ea9886d3
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/f7dcbcadfcd3848f518cd257ea9886d3
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T201000Z
DTEND:20260609T210000Z
SUMMARY:The Value of Failure: What I gained from "failed" programs
DESCRIPTION:This presentation will recount my own personal journey as someone who is tasked with library programming but is also susceptible to "doomerism" thought. But more so\, it will focus on what there is to learn and gain from what I at first considered “failed” programs. This presentation will recount a few specific events\, what I consider to be their shortcomings\, but also important lessons I took away from them including ways to measure success beyond numbers\, the importance of gathering data and how to use it\, and how partnering with other departments and organizations expands our audience and lightens our workload. While it is easy to focus on what goes wrong\, it is important to focus on our serendipitous successes.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Ridgeline Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/d1058b92c76134cae9e2ab4f8994b774
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T211000Z
DTEND:20260609T220000Z
SUMMARY:Will the real researcher please stand up?
DESCRIPTION:AI systems are more robust than ever and are being used daily by many\, including those conducting and facilitating research. In this roundtable\, the presenters will introduce the current state of AI Involvement in academic publishing\, from the peer review process\, to GenAI paper mills. We intend for the roundtable to generate conversations about the reality of research in the age of AI and the possible ways to navigate the inevitable while providing rich academic support.
CATEGORIES:ROUNDTABLE
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/ad84ac5507acaaf6e84492a04e2cab06
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T211000Z
DTEND:20260609T220000Z
SUMMARY:A Library Learning Commons Collaboration: Integrating Library and Tutoring Services to Boost Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Libraries and tutoring centers often support the same students—but rarely in the same space. This session shares how a partnership at Emporia State University brought these services together through high-impact events like the Long Night Against Procrastination and embedded finals support. By combining research help\, tutoring\, and engaging programming\, this model increased student participation and strengthened academic support. Attendees will gain practical ideas for creating their own collaborative\, student-centered initiatives.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Ridgeline Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:4c166bfacaa822fc314820b586ab1b55
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/4c166bfacaa822fc314820b586ab1b55
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260609T211000Z
DTEND:20260609T220000Z
SUMMARY:Inventory and Collection Management in FOLIO
DESCRIPTION:How do you know what you have in your collection? What about what you think you have\, but don’t? Inventory management in FOLIO is a choose-your-own-adventure project right now\, and this is an opportunity to share your own solutions.
CATEGORIES:SESSION
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:74e4e7407c1fd8cb3190fac70c269c85
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/74e4e7407c1fd8cb3190fac70c269c85
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260610T133000Z
DTEND:20260610T163000Z
SUMMARY:EBSCO UI Update with Kristin Whitehair
DESCRIPTION:Discover what’s next for EBSCO Discovery Service and EBSCOhost. This session will walk you through the upcoming UI navigation update. We’ll also showcase EBSCO’s latest AI‑driven tools and Linked Data features\, highlighting how they streamline discovery and empower users at every stage of the research process. Finally\, we'll offer get a sneak peek at new features on the horizon.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/TRAINING
LOCATION:Ridgeline Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ec6f79f4b01756927e6f95a6a315b551
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/ec6f79f4b01756927e6f95a6a315b551
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260610T133000Z
DTEND:20260610T163000Z
SUMMARY:FOLIO Analytics Unpacked: Exploring Today's Tools and Tomorrow's Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide a practical overview of the reporting and analytics tools available to libraries using FOLIO. Presenters Pete Zeimet and Corrie Hutchinson will walk through current options—including the Reporting App\, Lists App\, Panorama\, MetaDB\, and API integrations—highlighting how each tool supports different data needs and workflows. The session will also offer a glimpse into the evolving roadmap for analytics within the FOLIO ecosystem\, including upcoming enhancements and strategic directions. Whether you're just beginning to explore reporting or looking to optimize your current setup\, this session will help clarify the landscape and spark ideas for what's possible.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/TRAINING
LOCATION:Terrace Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e8fcf57c4f6dac9939ece44a5d5299d7
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/e8fcf57c4f6dac9939ece44a5d5299d7
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260610T133000Z
DTEND:20260610T163000Z
SUMMARY:OpenRS & DCB Admin
DESCRIPTION:\nJoin Casey and Richard from Knowledge Integration for this OpenRS session.\nThis session will include the following:\nTraining on how to use DCB Admin and DCB Admin for Libraries\, to get the most out of your OpenRS experience.Updates on the current status of OpenRSA look at the future of OpenRS\, with a special preview of the new versions of DCB Admin and DCB Admin for Libraries.A demo of OpenRS ILL. A chance to understand more about why we are developing this app and some of the key features it offers.\nThere will also be the opportunity to ask questions about OpenRS and give feedback.\n\n\n
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/TRAINING
LOCATION:Hinkson Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:fb284e74315ee7f15ef2927428be9fe7
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/fb284e74315ee7f15ef2927428be9fe7
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260610T133000Z
DTEND:20260610T163000Z
SUMMARY:State of the User: A Research-Driven Look at What Shapes User Success
DESCRIPTION:How do we know if discovery experiences are improving for students and researchers? This session introduces EBSCO’s growing effort to measure and understand the evolving “state of the user” across our products. We’ll share how the UX Research team uses benchmarking studies\, usability metrics\, and behavioral data to capture where users succeed\, where they struggle\, and how those experiences vary across different settings. Instead of relying on one type of metric\, we’re connecting data and insights from multiple sources to build a fuller picture of user success. Attendees will get a behind-the-scenes look at how these findings are starting to shape design decisions and measurement practices\, with the broader goal of turning data into meaningful improvements across the EBSCO ecosystem.
CATEGORIES:WORKSHOP/TRAINING
LOCATION:Grindstone Room\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:13ff577e91d095982deeea88ba8dbcde
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/13ff577e91d095982deeea88ba8dbcde
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DTSTAMP:20260520T195950Z
DTSTART:20260610T150000Z
DTEND:20260610T152000Z
SUMMARY:Mid-morning Break
DESCRIPTION:
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:8th Floor- Pre-function Space\, The Broadway Hotel\, Columbia\, MO 
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e1792b47bd12b2ba033544d0962fe563
URL:http://2026mobiusannualconference.sched.com/event/e1792b47bd12b2ba033544d0962fe563
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