Join us for a day of connection and creativity at the AGIS librarians’ pre-conference! This event is all about bringing school librarians together to share ideas, experiences, and challenges unique to our international school settings. Many of us work solo in our schools, so this is a wonderful chance to exchange stories, pick up fresh ideas, and be inspired by one another. Come ready to chat, collaborate in small groups, and take home new strategies to help your students thrive.
Draft schedule (subject to change!)
10:00 - 10:15
Welcome
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch
10:15 - 10:30
Ice Breakers
13:30 - 14:30
Success Stories
10:30 - 11:00
New Tools
14:30 - 15:30
Breakout Groups
11:00 - 11:30
Book Sources
15:30 - 16:30
Book Talks
11:30 - 12:30
Challenges
16:30 - 17:00
Wrap Up
Session Outcome(s)- Connect and build community – Meet other AGIS librarians and strengthen our professional network. Together, we can turn isolation into collaboration and support.
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- Share ideas and best practices– Exchange tips, resources, and experiences on everything from library management and literacy programs to sparking student curiosity.
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- Solve challenges – Explore real-world issues faced in international school libraries and uncover creative solutions through lively group discussions.
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- Be inspired – Pick up new ideas for using technology, promoting reading, curating collections, and linking the library to the curriculum.
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- Grow professionally & confidently – Engage in meaningful conversations that boost confidence and reaffirm the impact of our work.
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- Collaborate across schools – Open doors to future partnerships, joint projects, and shared initiatives—like the Sora eBook Consortium or Battle of the Books collaborations.
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