Welcome to 
Beyond the Barcode: Creating Seamless Digital Library Experiences. This hands-on professional development workshop is designed to empower school librarians with library management systems updates to help keep school libraries efficient, user-friendly, and connected to the needs of their learning communities. The day includes work session time to explore resources and collaborate with peers. Participants will:
Thank you, Media Flex, for sponsoring the day. Your support makes it possible for our educators to gain valuable professional development and resources to bring back to their school libraries. We appreciate your commitment to education and look forward to the positive impact today's conference will have on our students.
Heartfelt thanks to today's afternoon coaches as well. Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience!
The afternoon work sessions will function like an unconference. You will choose which session you would like to attend. You are encouraged to move around (or stay) in sessions as you see fit. Today's coaches will not be presenting but have the skills to be able to help you. The topics found in this guide are suggestions not required tasks. Please use the coaches and this guide to make the most of the afternoon to help you meet the needs of your learning community.
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 8:45am | Registration and welcome |
| 8:45am - 11:45am | Media Flex/OPALS Updates and Q&A |
| 11:45am - 12:45pm | Lunch |
| 12:45pm - 2:45pm | Breakout work sessions |
| 2:45pm - 3:00pm | Closing |