MOSS Meetup 2020

State Librarian Stephanie Bailey-White greeted participants and briefly discussed the history of the Idaho Commission for Libraries.

Jennifer shared a poem devoted to the innovative ideas shared on Flipgrid.

• Board Game Collections at the University of Idaho Library, Jessica Martinez
• Using Humor in Library Instruction, Robert Perret
• Geographic Information Systems and Digital Assets for Libraries, Karine Perry
• Student Wellness at Boise State University, Mary Aagard
• SIFT Moves at the College of Western Idaho, Ryan Randall

Annie and Staci introduced a panel discussion focusing on the needs of Idaho’s diverse students. Henry Evans, Associate Director for the Office of Equity and Inclusion at Idaho State University and Ben Hunter, Dean of the Library at the University of Idaho were our panelists. Brian Seguin from North Idaho College was planning on participating as a panelist but was pulled away unexpectedly.

Links mentioned:

• Read To Me training from Fall of 2019
• Handout from Fall 2019 Read To Me training
• Picture This: Diversity in Children’s Books 2018 infographic
• U of I Commits to Acting Against Racism

Deana introduced a panel to discuss textbook affordability and Open Educational Resources. Panelists included Jonathan Lashley from the Idaho State Board of Education, Ryan Randall from the College of Western Idaho, Kristin Whitman from Idaho State University, Marco Seiferle-Valencia from the University of Idaho, and Monica Brown from Boise State University.