Tenn-Share Showcase 2026

Registration is now open for Tenn-Share Showcase 2026 which will be held via Zoom, October 26 – October 28, 2026, from 9am- 1PM CT // 10am-2pm ET daily.

This year’s conference theme is Libraries: Engines of Opportunity. The theme emphasizes accessibility and inclusion, wellness and belonging, literacy, mentoring, workforce development, and practical skill building, along with related topics reflected in the conference sessions. Together, these areas highlight the many ways libraries support their communities and one another.

The zoom info will be sent to registrants a week before the event. Register here, and we look forward to learning with you in October!

Monday, October 26, 2026	Session Type	Room 1	Room 2
9 - 10 CT // 10 - 11 ET	Keynote & Awards	Keynote Speaker and Tenn-Share Awards Action Item: Disability Justice in Libraries Presented by JJ Pionke
10 - 10:30 CT // 11 - 11:30 ET	Tenn-Share Partner Session	EBSCO	Flexible Spaces That Keeps Ideas in Motion Presented by Ryan Shinn, Regional Sales Director Courtenay Schuler, Tennessee Field Consultant The Ignite collection keeps discovery happening with can't-miss face-out moments, cozy reading nooks, dependable spine-out storage, and mobile pieces that let you remix the room whenever a new idea hits. Additional Resources
10:35 -11:20 CT // 11:35 - 12:20 ET	General Session	From Optional to Opportunity: Practical First Steps for Inclusive Library Programs Presented by Beth Williamson, MLIS student and Accessibility Specialist, University of South Carolina, School of Information Science When we design library programs for a hypothetical ""average"" patron, accessibility usually ends up as an afterthought, a reactive accommodation we try to figure out at the door. But to truly be ""Engines of Opportunity,"" our programs need to be welcoming from the very start. The big question is: how do we actually do that when our time, energy, and budgets are already stretched thin? This 45-minute interactive session is a realistic, practical entry point into inclusive programming. Instead of handing you a massive, overwhelming checklist, we are going to focus entirely on two simple, low-tech shifts that anyone on your staff can use immediately: Planning for Access Early: Moving away from ""accommodation upon request"" and instead making simple, inclusive choices on day one of your program planning. Clear Communication: Stripping the jargon out of your flyers but also looking at the visual, like avoiding hard-to-read fonts, bad color contrast, and busy background designs that accidentally lock patrons out of information. We won't just sit and look at slides. This is a collaborative workshop where you'll use the chat to look at a program from inception to promotion. Together, we will map out a simple timeline for early access decisions, audit a sample library flyer to spot layout barriers, and practice simplifying text. You’ll leave with a practical, two-page digital framework to make your very next library event easier to plan, read, and enjoy.	Critical Success: Dungeons and Dragons as an Engine of Belonging Presented by Scott Shumate, Lead Librarian of Digital Services, Austin Peay State University Ronne Cox, Electronic Resource & Discovery Librarian, University of Tennessee – Martin Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) is an engine for creativity. Players come together and tell a story collaboratively at the confluence of their imaginations, fleshing out characters and narrative arcs through varying degrees of preparation and improvisation. This atmosphere is ripe for exploration and personal growth, and libraries are a natural home for stories and storytellers. D&D has seen a surge in popularity in the last decade, with actual-play shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20, as well as video games like Baldur’s Gate 3 creating great interest for old and new players alike. Two academic librarians from Austin Peay State University and UT Martin independently created Dungeons and Dragons at the Library programs at their institutions, and have since even shared tables of players and game masters. These programs give students that are often underserved by other campus and community programming a space to come together and take part in a fun, creative outlet that sharpens transferable skills like communication, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. This shared, welcoming, collaborative space provides students a sense of belonging, both at the institution and in the library itself. It builds bonds of friendship among participants as they play and weave narratives together, with some tables even beginning at the library’s events and continuing elsewhere on- or off-campus among newly-formed friend groups. Further, it also provides an opportunity for mentorship, allowing library staff and even student leaders to support students who might need creative, academic, research, or even life guidance beyond the table. This program will provide an overview of their story, as well as practical guidance on how to bring D&D to your library. Survey data has been collected and will be shared as part of demonstrating the value of these programs. Attendees will leave with a basic knowledge of how to get started with a Dungeons and Dragons at the Library program and learn how to grow the program with experiences from the librarians who have been there before. Attendees will be invited, but not required, to participate in a brief gameplay session to demonstrate what collaborative storytelling looks like in D&D.
11:25 - 12:10 CT // 12:25 - 1:10 ET	General Session	Opportunity to Fuel Library Engagement: A Focus Group Luncheon Presented by Erik Nordberg, Dean of the Paul Meek Library, University of Tennessee at Martin Ben Jones, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development, University of Tennessee at Martin The Paul Meek Library at the University of Tennessee at Martin organized a luncheon event to engage library friends and donors. The activity invited a small group of recent donors to visit and tour the building, its new library learning commons space, and receive updates on current operations and future priorities. A 90-minute focus group session solicited donor’s thoughts on why they support the library, previous messaging that has resonated with them, and ideas on how the institution can effectively engage future library supporters. The initiative provided valuable insights into how donors connect with the institution and the library. Findings revealed that giving philosophies vary based on age, familiarity with purpose and funding trends, and understanding of the library’s evolving roles with its user communities. While not without challenges, the project produced actionable strategies for refining donor messaging, building relationships, and sustaining engagement.	Starting the Engine: Transforming Medical Library Orientation to Support Student Success Presented by Sarah Keil, Assistant Professor, Research & Learning Services Librarian for Medicine, Belmont University Library orientation is often a student's first introduction to the resources, services, and people who can support them throughout their academic journey. At the Medical Library of Belmont University’s Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine, orientation has evolved significantly over the past three years as we have worked to create more meaningful opportunities for engagement, learning, and connection. This presentation chronicles the development of three distinct orientation models and the lessons learned along the way. Rather than relying on a traditional, lecture-based format, we have experimented with gamification and active-learning strategies designed to make the library experience both memorable and impactful. From an Amazing Library Race to library bingo to case-based learning activities, each iteration has been shaped by student and stakeholder feedback, our growing understanding of institutional needs, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Attendees will gain practical strategies for designing, assessing, and refining orientation programs, regardless of library type or size. By sharing our successes, challenges, and unexpected discoveries, this session demonstrates how libraries can serve as engines of opportunity—fostering belonging, introducing essential information literacy concepts, and helping students build the skills and confidence they need for academic and professional success from day one. While our experience is rooted in the unique context of a newer medical library, the underlying principles of engagement, assessment, and iterative improvement are broadly applicable across academic libraries. This session will leave participants with ideas they can adapt and implement in their own orientation programs, helping students get their engines running from the very start.

Tuesday, October 27, 2026	Session Type	Room 1	Room 2
9 - 9:45 CT // 10 - 10:45 ET	General Session	Like calls to Like: Neurodiverse Librarians for Neurodiverse Kiddos Presented by Hannah Webster, Librarian, Woodland Park Elementary, TASL President-Elect 2026 As a neurodiverse librarian (ADHD + anxiety), I wanted to look at my practices in the library to see how I accommodate neurodiverse kiddos and if those practices tied into the fact that I, myself, am neurodivergent. Turns out, they can. In this presentation, I'll look at how my brain and preferences helps me create an environment that is more inclusive and welcoming to other kiddos with neurodiverse brains.	All Aboard!: Libraries Lead a Community-Driven Student Research Certificate Program Presented by Thura Mack, Professor, UT Libraries Angelica Nepomuceno, Library & Engagement Specialist, UT Libraries Scarlett McConville, Graduate Student Library Assistant, UT Libraries Jada Russell, Executive Director & Assistant Professor of Practice, UTK College of Nursing Dakota Hodges, Assistant Director, UTK Office of Flagship Communities Libraries are an environment where curiosity blooms and community is legacy. As these spaces evolve, they continue to redefine how we access knowledge and engage with one another. This session will highlight an innovative Research Certificate Program specifically designed for middle school students, developed from a dynamic collaboration between the University of Tennessee Libraries and its key campus and community partners. This program immerses young scholars in the research process and builds foundational skills in critical thinking, source evaluation, data analysis, and academic writing. In addition to fostering a research mindset, students will become familiar with Pre-ACT concepts and test-taking strategies before reaching high school. This initiative focuses on integrating workforce development, collaborative opportunities, and an R1 research environment early into students’ academic journeys. The session will highlight the Libraries’ role in cultivating student success and academic confidence. The program will also focus on aspects of career readiness such as resume building and interview preparation. A primary goal of this collaboration is to identify specific schools best suited for participating in the certificate program. Once schools have been identified, students will begin working on emerging skill sets through both online and face-to-face learning sessions. Students will then demonstrate learned skills with an end-of-course project that showcases their ability to directly apply their new knowledge. Students will be recognized for earning new skill sets and their motivation to excel with certificate of completion. This program will propel students to an additional level of preparedness for their future and careers. Attendees will gain insights into how this collaborative work contributes to early research education. Presenters will share actionable steps for developing high-impact collaborations and a roadmap for future progress.
9:50 - 10:20 CT // 10:50 - 11:20 ET	Tenn-Share Partner Session	Accessibility and ProQuest: Practical Features and Resources for Librarians Presented by Kristin Johnson, Senior Customer Success Manager Accessibility is an important consideration for libraries, whether you're evaluating resources, supporting users, or responding to questions from faculty and campus accessibility offices. This session provides a practical overview of accessibility-related features across ProQuest, Ebook Central, and Alexander Street platforms. We'll look at features available today and share resources for learning more about accessibility across Clarivate products.	Unlocking Opportunity with Libby: Growing Tenn-Share’s Digital Collection Across Libraries Presented by Laura McMahon, Account Manager Libraries play a vital role as engines of opportunity, supporting literacy, belonging, and lifelong learning in their communities. In its first year, Tenn-Share’s Libby-powered shared collection has demonstrated early success, with more than 8,800 checkouts since launching last July. This session will explore how expanding participation in the shared collection can further extend access and offerings across the consortium’s diverse membership. Attendees will learn how Libby supports key pillars of opportunity, including accessibility and inclusion through flexible formats and built-in customization tools like adjustable font, text size, and audiobook speed; wellness and belonging through engaging leisure reading; and workforce development and skill-building through a wide range of nonfiction and professional titles. We’ll share insights into user engagement, early usage trends, and how a shared collection model helps libraries of varying sizes maximize budgets while offering broader, more equitable access. We will also discuss how Libby complements your libraries’ physical collections and services by providing a scalable, shared ebook and audiobook experience that can reach users 24/7, both on and off campus. Whether your library is already participating in or exploring new ways to serve your students and staff, this session offers practical strategies for promotion, engagement, and growth to advance Tenn-Share’s collective impact. Additional Resources
10:25 -11:10 CT // 11:25 - 12:10 ET	General Session	Knowledge Can’t be Metered: AI Ethics and the Commodification of Knowledge Presented by Krystal White, Library Assistant III, Acquisitions & Collection Development, University of Memphis The public release of generative and agentic artificial intelligence products has created a rapidly shifting information environment in which pressure to quickly adopt AI tools is weighed against significant criticism and concerns. Legal and policy guidelines have lagged behind continuous reports of newer, better models and innovative new products. Even more overwhelming is the constant discourse surrounding AI’s potential impacts. Is it a drain on environmental resources? Will it free humanity from labor? Is it destroying civilization? Is it conscious? Is it inevitable? The deluge of books, articles, and news stories grows by the day. It can be hard to make sense of this stream of claims and opinions, but we can cut through some of the noise by reframing the discussion in terms of differing perspectives on information access and knowledge work. AI marketing betrays a view of knowledge as a commodity to be sold. This is not a new perspective. Once information products such as articles, academic journals, and books were viewed as commodities for sale, it was not a far leap to view access to these products as something to be sold, marking the shift to subscription-based acquisition models and resource licensing. AI products represent the natural extension of this logic, expanding the commodification of knowledge from the product of knowledge work to the process of knowledge work, providing AI tools and agents to create, organize, and refer users to these information products. Every step of knowledge production becomes a commodity. This session will explore how recognizing this commoditized view of knowledge enables us to reframe the AI discussion and reexamine AI tools through the lens of existing ethical frameworks. Traditional library values and professional ethics already reject the commodification of knowledge, instead recognizing information as a public good and centering the human knowledge workers and communities they serve. While AI CEOs may envision a future in which intelligence is a metered utility, we can push back against this commodification of knowledge, shape AI policies and practice, and reassert the inherent value of knowledge work and access to information.	Deselecting with Confidence: A Data-Driven Physical Collection Review Presented by Louis Becker, Assessment Programs Librarian, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Lizzie Cope, Assessment Projects Librarian, University of Tennessee, Knoxville" Over the past two years, the presenters have been engaged in an extensive, holistic review of our physical collections in preparation for a forthcoming storage facility. We used OCLC’s GreenGlass tool to combine local usage data with information on national and regional holdings. This data allowed the centralized assessment and collection strategy team to work with subject expert librarians to develop discipline-specific deselection plans that allowed us to trim underused materials from our collection. We decreased our print monograph collection by about 11% while maintaining access to materials needed by our patrons and preserving scarce editions for the broader research community. The presentation will incorporate discussion of the strengths and weaknesses of the GreenGlass data and tools for monograph and serial evaluation projects. We will share lessons learned on coordinating a holistic review across subject disciplines with input from subject librarians and University faculty. At the end of the session, attendees will be able to identify the data elements used by the Greenglass system and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the tool for evaluating monographs and serials collections. Attendees will be able to identify project management and communication concerns for a large-scale deselection project and propose solutions. Attendees will be able to discuss possible impacts of a print deselection project on usage and interlibrary loan activity.
11:15 - 12:00 CT // 12:15 - 1:00 ET	General Session	Burnout Is Not a Badge of Honor: Building Human-Centered Library Cultures Presented by Shenandoah Chefalo Libraries are essential places of access, belonging, learning, and community support. Yet the staff who create those spaces are often navigating public-facing stress, emotional labor, limited resources, complex community needs, and workplace burnout. This session explores burnout not as a personal weakness, but as information about how work, expectations, boundaries, communication, and culture are structured. Participants will examine how chronic stress can affect library staff, teams, leadership, patron interactions, morale, trust, and retention. Using a trauma-informed and human-centered lens, Shenandoah Chefalo will help participants identify practical ways to strengthen psychological safety, boundaries, communication, accountability, resilience, and belonging within library workplaces. The session will connect the idea of libraries as places of belonging with the reality that staff also need cultures of support in order to serve communities sustainably. Participants will leave with reflection questions and practical strategies they can apply individually, within teams, or across library systems to reduce burnout patterns, support staff well being, and build healthier workplace cultures.	Empowered Lifelong Learners: Micro-Courses as Engines of Digital Literacy and Civic Engagement Presented by Ashley Shealy, Instruction Librarian, Middle Tennessee State University Karen Dearing, Reference & Instruction Librarian, Middle Tennessee State University What does it take to thrive as a digital citizen in today’s complex information landscape? What lifelong skills empower students to succeed not only academically, but professionally and civically? Today’s students have an infinite amount of information at their fingertips and can navigate online social spaces with ease. Yet research shows they need more than standalone technical know-how: they need intentionally designed pathways that connect digital literacy skills to civic engagement, enabling them to use technology wisely, critically, and responsibly. By creating these pathways, academic libraries become engines of opportunity for the public good. To support these crucial skills, librarians at MTSU’s Walker Library have developed a free micro-course and digital badge that explicitly bridges the gap between technical proficiency and civic purpose. Through scaffolded modules, the micro-course develops practical, lifelong skills, including evaluating credible sources, practicing healthy online behaviors, and participating thoughtfully in digital communities. Students come away prepared to be responsible, ethical, and confident digital citizens who can navigate and shape online spaces, in both their personal and professional lives. This interactive session explains the design and implementation of the micro-course, showcasing how librarians selected module topics, created and organized lesson content, and marketed the micro-course across campus. Attendees will be able to sample course content and activities, experience the micro-course platform from a student perspective, and review results from an initial pilot test. Presenters will also share student feedback on content and learning outcomes, illustrating how micro-credentials can transform academic libraries into active campus partners in cultivating informed, engaged digital citizens with meaningful societal impact.

Wednesday, October 28, 2026	Session Type	Room 1	Room 2
9 - 9:45 CT // 10 - 10:45 ET	General Session	Bringing Community Together: A Library's 250 Story Presented by Cassandra Taylor, Branch Manager, Smyrna Public Library Taylor Love, Circulation Supervisor, Smyrna Public Library Large scale grant management techniques and library outreach work together to help a community celebrate and reconnect over America's Semiquincentennial.	Start your Engines! Driving Engagement Across Libraries Presented by Bokeuim Yeom, Public Services and Engagement Librarian, UT Libraries Thura Mack, Professor, UT Libraries Rebekah Moses, Public Services and Engagement Librarian, UT Libraries Angelica Nepomuceno, Library and Engagement Specialist, UT Libraries Scarlett McConville, Graduate Student Library Assistant, UT Libraries This presentation will demonstrate how outreach and engagement are the engines of student success. The presenters will share how individual library departments approach outreach and engagement to support a unified core mission, as well as address different needs across audiences, programming, services, and approaches. In our presentation, we will discuss strategies and visions for building a community and the ways in which we accomplish it. We will highlight similarities and differences in our strategies, and opportunities to work together in order to complete student success outcomes. Specific outreach activities and programs will be showcased through case studies from various collaborative partnerships and structures, highlighting both passive and active engagement models. To demonstrate these models, we will feature specific programming from individual library departments. Such initiatives include both the BookTok Club and Summer Reading Bingo. The Pendergrass Agriculture-Veterinary Medicine Library features hands-on makerspace activities and sustainability partnerships, such as Earth Day events with the Seed Library. Finally, the Community Learning and Engagement department hosts targeted events, including the 2ndBRIDGE program and Big Orange STEM Saturday, annual conferences for K-12 students focused on college readiness and STEM careers. Programs such as these are fueled by library collaborations that are shaped by specific core applications used with outreach and engagement practices. These two programs are designed to accommodate large to medium-sized student groups in various themed and dynamic sessions, which utilize the planning, participation, and skill sets of outreach teams across libraries. Sharing our collaborative approach in achieving shared goals, we aim to offer attendees the tools to recreate this model within their own library communities. Attendees will leave with their own engines of outreach and engagement possibilities, along with a starting point to build upon and specific examples of outreach and engagement events.
9:50 - 10:20 CT // 10:50 - 11:20 ET	Tenn-Share Partner Session	The Inclusive Stage: Making Theatre Education Welcoming for Every Student on Drama Online Presented by Marybeth Hope, Academic Account Manager Nikki Clayton, Academic Product Trainer Theatre has always been about empathy, connection, and sharing human stories—and we believe studying it should feel just as welcoming. But when digital tools aren't built with everyone in mind, students can easily feel left out of the experience. Join us for a hands-on look at how we’re breaking down those barriers on Bloomsbury’s Drama Online. We’ll show you how we bring together over 5,700 play-texts, 800 hours of live-recorded video performances, 450 audio plays, and deep scholarly research in a way that actually works for every learner. Rather than just talking about compliance, we'll walk you through how these features make a real difference in a student's daily study. Whether you are a librarian wanting to support your campus, a teacher looking to engage a diverse classroom, or just curious about how we design with care, we'd love for you to join us. Let's make sure every student gets their front-row seat! Additional resources.	Gale Product Solutions Consultant Primary Sources, Real-World Skills: Research with Gale Presented by Kayla Murphy, Gale Product Solutions Consultant Primary sources do more than bring history to life. They give students opportunities to evaluate evidence, recognize perspective and bias, make connections, and build arguments; skills that carry from the classroom into the workplace. In this session, we’ll explore practical ways academic librarians can make primary-source research more approachable and accessible for students at different experience levels. Using Gale collections as examples, we’ll look at primary sources Tennessee libraries already have access to, explore affordable ways to expand those collections, and share strategies for turning archival materials into meaningful research experiences.
10:25 -11:10 CT // 11:25 - 12:10 ET	General Session	Coding Not Required: Getting Started with GitHub using GitHub Desktop Presented by Meredith L. Hale, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Metadata Librarian GitHub contains a host of resources for librarians while also acting as an essential platform for building collaborative library projects. Known as a platform for version control, GitHub openly shares code, markup, writing, websites, and much more. Many people think interacting with GitHub requires knowledge of the command line or a programming language, but this is not the case. GitHub Desktop is a free application that allows you to pull and commit files associated with a repository in a graphical user interface without opening your computer’s terminal. This presentation aims to use GitHub Desktop as the key to starting your GitHub engine and opening you up to new opportunities. It will explore existing repositories on GitHub that address common library tasks, like metadata cleanup, data harvesting, and creating online exhibits. The good news is that you don’t have to understand everything in a repository to reuse it or make it your own. It will also demonstrate how the platform can be used for collaborative writing and issue tracking. All attendees will have the opportunity to make their first GitHub commits using GitHub Desktop and share repositories that are meaningful to their work.	Opportunity in Action: Preparing Federal Work-Study Students for Independent Desk Service Presented by Nora Ketron, Director of Access Services and Associate Professor or Practice, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, UTC Library Stacy Chapman, Access Services Supervisor, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, UTC Library Busy service desks are not ideal spaces for long trainings, scripted instruction, or information overload, yet they are exactly where student employees must learn to work with confidence. This presentation shares a practical training model for federal work-study students in Access Services that uses short, focused lessons delivered conversationally during real desk shifts, turning everyday service moments into meaningful learning opportunities. Rather than expecting students to absorb everything at once, this approach breaks training into manageable pieces that can be taught and reinforced over time. Staff are not tied to a script; instead, they teach in their own words, drawing on their own experience while adapting to the transactions, questions, and challenges happening in front of them. This makes training more authentic, flexible, and sustainable across multiple trainers and changing desk conditions. As their training progresses, students are repeatedly exposed to service language, problem-solving strategies, and decision-making in authentic situations. They build familiarity with customer interactions, circulation tasks, printing, technology lending, reservations, and other core Access Services functions while gaining the judgment needed in a public-facing environment. This model helps reduce overwhelm for new hires while making it easier for staff to teach consistently without sounding rehearsed or disconnected from the work in front of them. The session will explore how a menu of bite-sized lessons, paired with simple progress tracking and knowledge checks, creates a training experience that is both structured and adaptable. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for building student employee training that supports confidence, consistency, and increasing independence, helping libraries serve as true engines of opportunity for the students who work in them.
11:15 - 12:00 CT // 12:15 - 1:00 ET	General Session	Pressure Reveals Regulation: Why Knowing Better Doesn’t Mean Doing Better Presented by Shae Pratcher, Founder & CEO, Showering Seeds of Growth LLC Mindset Strategist | Corporate Trainer | Keynote Speaker | Multi-Award-Winning Author of The C.L.A.R.I.F.Y. System™ and Take It to the House Library professionals navigate constant pressure serving their communities, leading teams through change, managing conflict, and making difficult decisions while balancing limited resources. Yet knowing the right response doesn’t always mean we choose it in the moment. This engaging and practical session explores why. Drawing from The C.L.A.R.I.F.Y. System™, award-winning author and mindset strategist Shae Pratcher demonstrates how pressure exposes our internal patterns and how emotional regulation (not simply knowledge) is what determines our response. Participants will discover why stress changes behavior, learn to recognize their personal triggers before they escalate, and leave with practical strategies they can immediately apply in conversations with coworkers, patrons, and leadership teams. Attendees will learn how to: - Recognize the difference between reacting and responding. - Identify how pressure influences communication and decision-making. - Strengthen emotional regulation during challenging interactions. - Build healthier workplace relationships through intentional leadership. - Apply practical tools that improve collaboration, resilience, and trust. Whether leading a department, supervising staff, or serving on the front lines with patrons, participants will leave with actionable strategies that can improve both workplace culture and personal well-being. Knowing better isn’t enough and the ability to regulate under pressure is what transforms leadership.	Beyond Compliance: Preparing Academic Libraries for ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Presented by Sofiya Dahman, ILL and Resource Delivery Librarian, University of Memphis Caitlin Harrington, Information Access Services Department Head, University of Memphis Brannen Varner, Graduate Student Outreach Librarian, University of Memphis The updated ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Rule has transformed accessibility from a recommended practice into a legal requirement for public colleges and universities. Academic libraries now face important questions about websites, LibGuides, PDFs, instructional materials, digital collections, online forms, licensed resources, and vendor platforms. This session provides an approachable introduction to the new requirements while focusing on practical, achievable steps libraries can begin implementing immediately. Rather than viewing accessibility solely through the lens of compliance, participants will explore how accessibility supports equitable access, improves user experience, and aligns with the core mission of academic libraries. Attendees will gain an understanding of the ADA Title II rule, identify common accessibility barriers within library environments, learn strategies for evaluating library-created digital content, and explore workflows that distribute accessibility responsibilities across library departments. The presentation will also discuss collaboration with campus accessibility offices, procurement considerations for electronic resources, and practical tools that libraries can use regardless of institutional size or available staffing. The session is designed for libraries that are beginning their accessibility journey as well as those seeking to strengthen existing accessibility initiatives.