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SUMMARY:Welcome & Opening Keynote: What Does It Mean to Lead with Purpose (ALL)
DESCRIPTION:Jason Low will address the state of independent children’s publishing in a rapidly shifting cultural and political landscape. As conversations around inclusive storytelling continue to grow more contested in libraries\, publishers face increasing pressure to balance their mission\, market realities\, and their responsibility to authors\, staff\, and readers. This opening keynote explores what it means to lead with purpose when the roles of publisher and citizen are increasingly blurred.
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES (ALL)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260626T141500Z
DTEND:20260626T151500Z
SUMMARY:Land Your Books In Libraries 101: How Libraries Work! (Distribution platforms\, pricing\, and formats) (AP)
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CATEGORIES:AUTHOR PUBLISHERS FOCUS (AP)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260521T020908Z
DTSTART:20260626T141500Z
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SUMMARY:AI in the Stacks and the Supply Chain: What’s at Stake for Libraries and Publishers (EP)
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how books are created\, discovered\, and accessed—but the pace of change has left many librarians and publishers uncertain about what’s responsible\, legal\, or sustainable. This session brings together leaders from both sectors to define what ethical AI use looks like in publishing and library practice. We’ll discuss practical guidelines for transparency\, copyright protection\, metadata integrity\, and maintaining public trust in an era of machine-assisted creation and discovery. Rather than exploring AI hypotheticals\, this conversation focuses on clear examples\, emerging standards\, and collaborative strategies to ensure that technology serves—not undermines—the human at the heart of our work.
CATEGORIES:ESTABLISHED PUBLISHERS FOCUS (EP)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://libraryinsightssummit2026.sched.com/event/2426ead02ece912ba95ee17000c758cc
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DTSTAMP:20260521T020908Z
DTSTART:20260626T141500Z
DTEND:20260626T151500Z
SUMMARY:Equity Embedded\, Not Added On: Inclusive Standards in Action (LIB)
DESCRIPTION:Panelists will discuss and provide practical strategies for embedding equity and inclusivity into the development and application of standards—ensuring diverse communities are represented without making inclusivity feel tokenized.
CATEGORIES:LIBRARIANS WITH FOCUS ON SUPPLY CHAIN AND STANDARDS (LIB)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260626T153000Z
DTEND:20260626T163000Z
SUMMARY:Land Your Books in Libraries 201: Metadata\, Reviews\, Marketing & Consumer Demand (AP)
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CATEGORIES:AUTHOR PUBLISHERS FOCUS (AP)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260626T153000Z
DTEND:20260626T163000Z
SUMMARY:Smarter Marketing for Maximum Library Impact (EP)
DESCRIPTION:As library supply chains and discovery systems evolve\, publishers are facing new challenges in getting their titles seen and ordered. At the same time\, librarians are navigating a fragmented marketplace to find trustworthy\, complete information on forthcoming books. This session brings together marketing and distribution experts to show how publishers can sharpen their strategies\, stretch their budgets\, and strengthen relationships with this vital audience. Learn how to optimize metadata for library visibility\, coordinate publicity with wholesale and discovery platforms\, and build long-term awareness among collection development professionals.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ESTABLISHED PUBLISHERS FOCUS (EP)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://libraryinsightssummit2026.sched.com/event/423d3a680bb47d95046aa90f344f0967
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DTSTAMP:20260521T020908Z
DTSTART:20260626T153000Z
DTEND:20260626T163000Z
SUMMARY:Misinformation\, Metrics\, and Meaning: Measuring Trust in the System (LIB)
DESCRIPTION:Which metrics matter when building trust? Panelists will discuss how library data\, publishing analytics\, and community reporting can be standardized to capture meaningful measures of credibility and inclusivity—not just circulation.
CATEGORIES:LIBRARIANS WITH FOCUS ON SUPPLY CHAIN AND STANDARDS (LIB)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260521T020908Z
DTSTART:20260626T164500Z
DTEND:20260626T173000Z
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Book Bingo: A New Title Discovery Session
DESCRIPTION:Grab your lunch and a bingo card (we’ll provide both) and join us for a fast-paced\, highly curated book discovery session featuring 25 concise\, 30-second book spotlights shared by independent publishers and select author-publishers.\n\nTitles will span adult fiction\, adult nonfiction\, children’s\, and middle grade/teen\, offering librarians and publishing professionals an efficient way to surface new-to-you\, collection-ready titles across categories.\n\nTitles will be selected to reflect a balance of publishing models and subject areas\, highlighting both emerging voices and established independent presses with strong library relevance.\n\nWe’ll play one round of Book Bingo during lunch\, with five winners receiving book bundles drawn from the featured titles.\n\nThe result is a lively but purposeful session—designed to balance professional discovery\, editorial range\, and a bit of play—all while respecting our limited conference time.\n\nHow It Will Work\n• Publishers and author-publishers registered for LIS may submit titles for consideration via this online form.\n• Submissions will include:o A cover imageo A written 30-second pitch (approximately 75 words)\, focused on audience\, positioning\, and library relevanceo Agreement to provide one physical copy of the title if selected (to be used as a prize)\, brought with you to the conference.\n\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES (ALL)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260626T174500Z
DTEND:20260626T184500Z
SUMMARY:Discovery That Matters: The Power of Collaboration (ALL)
DESCRIPTION:Learn how libraries and publishers can work together to elevate emerging authors\, strengthen inclusive collections\, and improve discovery in an increasingly complex marketplace. This session explores metadata strategies\, digital platforms\, AI-shaped curation\, and community-driven priorities that help readers find the authentic\, diverse stories they’re asking for.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES (ALL)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260626T190000Z
DTEND:20260626T200000Z
SUMMARY:Tell Me What to Publish: What Librarians Wish Publishers Knew (ALL)
DESCRIPTION:What are readers asking for—and what aren’t they finding? In our closing conversation\, librarians from across the country share insights from their circulation data\, collection development priorities\, and daily patron requests. We’ll look at what the metadata is revealing about genre trends and where publishers may be missing opportunities. From urban systems to rural branches\, these experts will identify gaps in the marketplace\, shifts in reading habits\, and emerging categories ready for attention. Designed for publishers seeking actionable direction\, this session delivers a rare\, unfiltered look at what librarians truly wish you’d publish next.
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES (ALL)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTART:20260626T200000Z
DTEND:20260626T201500Z
SUMMARY:Closing Remarks: From Discussion to Collaboration -- Turning Insights into Shared Action (ALL)
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CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES (ALL)
LOCATION:Chicago\, IL\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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