Grab your badge and conference bag between 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Sunday.

Presenters: Christian Dupont (Boston College Libraries) and Emile Hardman (Harvard Library)

In this workshop, participants will learn about assessment techniques associated with special collections and archives with a particular emphasis on public services and instructional outreach. The workshop will suggest appropriate standardized measures and related metrics that can inform evidence-based decision making within special collections departments. Qualitative and quantitative evidence-gathering techniques specific to special collections and archives will be discussed. In addition, participants will learn practical advice about incorporating primary source literacy into special collections programs and services. This session will take a workshop approaching using in-class exercises and activities. 

Presenter: Lisa Janicke Hinchliffe (lisahinchliffe.com/biography)

As libraries are increasingly asked to demonstrate their value and the contributions they make to their institutions, library staff need efficient and effective strategies for assessment. Best practice in assessment means embedding assessment into the library's practices on a continuous basis rather than treating it as a separate and additional task. The workshop will present an integrated and systematic approach to developing and assessing library activities that includes identifying impact outcomes and aligned activities, establishing criteria, collecting and analyzing data and evidence, and using the results for improvement and telling the story of the library's impact. Participants will have the opportunity to practice using the tools and techniques presented.

Pre-Conference Workshop Outcomes
Participants will be able to:

• Describe and use the assessment cycle 
• Design an assessment project for library services 
• Analyze evidence for planning and change 
• Develop evidence-based messages about library services.

Presenters: Stacy Stanislaw (Drexel University Libraries)

In this workshop, presenters will discuss best practices for navigating and contributing to scholarly research, with a focus on publishing in academic journals. Information covered will include tips for writing a successful journal article, selecting the most relevant journal for submission, navigating and understanding Open Access publishing and more. In addition, an editor and journal authors will share advice and first-hand accounts of editing and writing for scholarly journals. Participants will have the opportunity to learn and practice through interactive breakout group exercises.

Pre-conference Workshop Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

• Find and identify academic journals that are relevant to their research papers
• Write a compelling article title and abstract
• Identify strengths and weaknesses of their journal articles to increase the likelihood of acceptance for publication in the journal of choice
• Guide faculty and graduate students through the publishing process
•  Lead discussions on campus about the concept of Open Access

Grab your badge and a cup of coffee before Day 1 of EBLIP9 begins!

Dr Alison Brettle, a Professor in Health Information and Evidence Based Practice in the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Social Work at the University of Salford, UK, opens the conference with her keynote address, Collecting and Using Evidence Routinely for Advocacy.

Poster presenters will have one minute to talk about the contents of their poster to all conference delegates in a plenary session. Creativity is encouraged. The madness will be fun and informative and will open the door for further discussion to be held after the madness during the coffee and poster viewing times.

View the complete list of EBLIP9 poster sessions online!

Lunch will be offered to all attendees and will be served in the PISB Atrium.

Grab your lunch, and join Denise Koufogiannakis and Alison Brettle from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM in Room 120 for an informational session and update on the journal Evidence Based Library and Information Practice. This session will include information on the forthcoming special issue of the Journal that focuses on the EBLIP9 Conference.

All poster presenters will be available to chat and discuss their projects during the conference's two poster sessions. View the complete list of EBLIP9 poster sessions online!

Enjoy a drink and light refreshments during the EBLIP9 opening reception at the Free Library of Philadelphia!

http://www.freelibrary.org/

Directions from the Sonesta Hotel to the Free Library of Philadelphia

Walking Directions from the Sonesta Hotel:
The Free Library of Philadelphia is a 10-minute walk (0.6 miles) from The Sonesta Hotel. Cross Market Street and walk north on 18^th Street (passing JFK Blvd, Arch St, Cherry St, Race St) to Vine Street. At Vine Street, turn left and continue on Vine Street for 1.5 blocks. The entrance to the Free Library of Philadelphia is in the middle of the block.

Public Transportation:
It is only a 7-minute bus ride between the Sonesta and the Free Library of Philadelphia.  Cross Market Street and walk north on 18^th Street for one block to John F. Kennedy Boulevard. Cross John F. Kennedy Boulevard and walk toward the bus stop on the northeast corner. Here, wait for either the 32 (Ridge and Lyceum) or 33 (29^th and Venango) bus. The 32 bus goes north on 18^th street and makes a left on Vine Street. Get off the bus at 19^th and Vine Streets. The 33 bus goes west on John F. Kennedy Boulevard to 20^th Street and then makes a left on 20^th and continues north on 20^th. Get off the bus at 20^th and Vine Streets. The fare is $2.25 each way. Be sure to have exact change for the fare; Septa drivers DO NOT give change.

Taxis, Uber & Lyft:
Hailing a taxi on Market Street from the Sonesta is easy, and the hotel attendants can also call a car for you. Please use the following address when using a car service: 1901 Vine Street (Vine Street between 19^th and 20^th Streets).

Grab your badge, a cup of coffee and a pastry before sessions begin.

Lunch will be offered to all attendees and will be served in the PISB Atrium.

Grab your lunch, and join John Lenahan (JSTOR) and Jill Morris (PALCI) for their presentation, "Transforming eBook Access & Collective Collections through Data: The New JSTOR EBA Program & PALCI's Consortial Pilot."
 

Description: After nearly two years of partnership and experience running a consortial Demand Driven Acquisitions program, JSTOR and the PALCI consortium gathered feedback and data leading to the development of a successful new Evidence Based Acquisitions program in the Fall of 2016. This presentation will briefly describe the new model, its benefits, as well as PALCI's consortial implementation and transition from DDA to EBA during a 9-month pilot. Presenters will provide data showcasing the model's ability to support strategic consortium and library collections goals.

Moderator:
Jon Eldredge, Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of New Mexico

Panelists:
Heather Holmes, Associate Director of Libraries, Medical University of South Carolina
Scott Walter, University Librarian, DePaul University
Malin Ögland, Head, County Library, Uppsala, Sweden

Library and information practitioners are dedicated to providing accurate evidence. How do we then respond productively to intentionally-produced misinformation? This panel discussion will consist of practitioners representing health, public, and academic organizations. The discussion will begin by describing the dynamics of fake evidence and trace it to its sources, including hostile governments. Next, panelists will review established methods to counter suspected fake information and suggest new techniques for responding proactively to fake evidence.

All poster presenters will be available to chat and discuss their projects during the conference's two poster sessions. View the complete list of EBLIP9 poster sessions online!

Join fellow conference attendees for a night of dinner and dancing at Philadelphia's iconic Crystal Tea Room!

http://finleycatering.com/crystal-tea-room/

Directions from the Sonesta Hotel to the Crystal Tea Room

Walking Directions from the Sonesta Hotel:
The Crystal Tea Room is a 15-minute walk (0.6 miles) from The Sonesta Hotel. Head east on Market St toward N. 18th St. Follow Market Street until you get to 15^th Street. Turn right onto S. 15^th Street, then make a slight left onto S. Penn Square. Stay to the left to stay on S. Penn Square (You will be walking around City Hall) and then make a right onto Market Street. Turn right onto S. 13^th Street, and the Macy’s building will be on your right.

Public Transportation:
It is an 8-minute bus ride between the Sonesta and the Crystal Tea Room. Go to the corner of 18th & Market Streets, directly outside the Sonesta Hotel. Here, wait for the 17, 33, 44, or 48 buses.These buses all travel down Market Street and go around City Hall and back to Market Street. Get off the bus at 13^th and Market Streets. The fare is $2.25 each way. Be sure to have exact change for the fare; Septa drivers DO NOT give change.

Taxis, Uber & Lyft:
Hailing a taxi on Market Street from the Sonesta is easy, and the hotel attendants can also call a car for you. Please use the following address when using a car service: 100 E Penn Square #9B, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Grab a cup of coffee and a pastry before sessions begin.

Grab your lunch in the Atrium, and then join us in Room 120 for the closing keynote address and other closing ceremonies.

Enjoy your box lunch while listening to Closing Keynote Speaker Pam Ryan's session, EBLIP and Everyday Practice for Librarians and our Libraries. Pam has been the Director for Service Development & Innovation at Toronto Public Library (TPL) since May 2016