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• Carterette Webinar: How Social Media is Used as an Information Discovery Tool

  • When
    Wed, October 01, 2025
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    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

  The Georgia Library Association Carterette Series Webinars presents

  How Social Media is Used as an Information Discovery Tool

  Wednesday, October 1, 2025
  2pm Eastern (11am Pacific | 12pm Mountain | 1pm Central)
  Cost: Free

  Description: Social media has transformed from spaces that simply connect and build communities online; to a means for keeping in touch with the day-to-day lives of friends, family, and peers; to now, being a platform where anyone can make a living, go viral, and discover information. Social media has become the preferred search engine of younger generations, enabling people to find answers to their questions and satisfy their curiosity online. This presentation will explore how people are engaging with Instagram and TikTok, not only as spaces to connect and build communities but also as an information discovery tool. Through the lens of real information discovery queries and diverse content examples, attendees will learn the importance of social media for librarianship and how showing up in these spaces with thoughtfully produced content can help libraries thrive.

  About the Presenter:

  Beatrice (Bea) Downey (she/her) is an early career librarian at NC State University Libraries. In her role as User Experience Librarian she specializes in content strategy, user research, and assessment. She was previously a 2022-25 NC State University Libraries Fellow and a 2020-22 Research & UX Intern at Southern Methodist University. She is a 2021 Spectrum Scholar and serves as ACRL’s Residency Interest Group’s Outgoing Convener. Beatrice holds a Masters in Library Science from Texas Woman’s University and Bachelor of Arts in political science from Christopher Newport University.
  

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  1. Go to the registration page: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Rgov6xCpTIW9uyD9tIAZww

  2. Complete and submit the form.
  3. A URL for the event will be emailed to you immediately after registration.
  

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  The session will be recorded and available on the Carterette Series Webinars site approximately 1 week after the live program.
  

  
  

  Contact a member of the Carterette Series planning team with questions or suggestions:
  carteretteserieswebinars@georgialibraryassociation.org

  
  

  
  

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• 2025 Georgia Libraries Conference

  • Start
    Wed, October 08, 2025
  • End
    Fri, October 10, 2025
  • Location
    Columbus, Georgia
  • Spaces left
    392

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  Please note: You must be logged into your GLA account with a current membership to register at the member rate. Registration button is at the bottom of the ticket list on the left side of the screen.
  

  Join us for the 2025 Georgia Libraries Conference

  The Georgia Library Association will be hosting the Georgia Libraries Conference (GLC) in-person on October 8 - 10, 2025, in Columbus, GA at the Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center. This conference is a place for our members and guests to showcase their professional and scholarly accomplishments with our profession at large.

  Our theme this year is "Georgia Libraries: Leading Change, Building Futures." Our featured keynote speaker for the conference will be announced soon!

  This year the conference will be held in person. There will not be a virtual session. We are looking forward to over 50 sessions across topics relevant for our entire membership, including a special preconference option on the morning of October 8th.

  eRead Georgia Preconference

  Wednesday, October 8, 9am-12noon

  hosted by Angela Stanley

  In this half-day preconference, attendees will explore the ins and outs of library ebook advocacy, including the threats and opportunities for digital access, advocacy for digital rights, the complex world of ebook licensing, and legislation that is changing the way we think about ebook procurement. Participants will understand the current issues and trends affecting library ebook access and ways they can involve their stakeholders to advance the conversation.

  
  

  Hotels

  Conference hotel & lodging information for attendees can be found here.
  

  
  

  
  

  Registration

  Registration options include regular member rates, student/retiree/unemployed member rates, and non-member rates. Advance registration rates are available through October 7. On-site registrations and registrations after October 7 will pay an additional late registration fee. 

  GLA Members will need to log in to the member portal for access to their member rates. If you need assistance with your GLA account, please contact memberservices@georgialibraryassociation.org.

  Conference attendance fees:

  	Regular Member Rates	Student/Retiree/ Unemployed Member Rates	Non-Member Rates
  Full Conference - Wednesday through Friday	$225 advance $240 on-site	$180 advance $195 on-site	$270 advance $285 on-site
  Wednesday Only	$75 advance $80 on-site	$60 advance $65 on-site	$90 advance $95 on-site
  Thursday Only	$150 advance $160 on-site	$120 advance $130 on-site	$180 advance $190 on-site
  Friday Only	$75 advance $80 on-site	$60 advance $65 on-site	$90 advance $95 on-site

  
  

  For assistance with registration, contact Member Services at memberservices@georgialibraryassociation.org. 

  Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring conference events? Check here for vendor information. 

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• 2025 Georgia Libraries Conference EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS

  • Start
    Wed, October 08, 2025
  • End
    Fri, October 10, 2025
  • Location
    Columbus, Georgia
  • Spaces left
    526

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  Join us for the 2025 Georgia Libraries Conference

  Be a Part of the 2025 Georgia Libraries Conference as a Vendor or Sponsor

  The Georgia Library Association invites you to join us for the 2025 Georgia Libraries Conference (GLC), taking place in person from October 8–10, 2025, at the Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center in Columbus, Georgia.

  This annual conference brings together library professionals from across the state and beyond to share ideas, explore innovations, and celebrate accomplishments. As a vendor or sponsor, your participation is a valued part of the experience—providing you the opportunity to connect directly with library decision-makers, showcase your products or services, and demonstrate your commitment to supporting the library community.

  This year’s theme is “Georgia Libraries: Leading Change, Building Futures,” and we expect to host over 50 engaging sessions and a wide range of attendees. Our conference will kick off with a special preconference session the morning of October 8. Please note: GLC 2025 will be an in-person-only event.

  We invite you to explore our sponsorship opportunities and exhibitor packages and secure your spot today. Hotel accommodations and additional logistics are provided below.

  
  

  Hotels

  Conference hotel & lodging information can be found here.
  

  
  

  Schedule

  Wed 10/8

  9AM-12Noon Exhibitor load in

  3:15-4:15PM Exhibitor hall opens/visit vendors

   

  Thurs 10/9 

  8:45-9:30AM Welcome/Awards/Vendors open

  9:30-10:30AM Keynote

  10:30-11:15AM  Morning Break with Vendors

  3:30-4:15PM Poster Sessions

  Evening social with raffle 

  Vendor load out (evening time TBD)

   

  Friday 10/10

  Vendor load out 

  
  

  Exhibitor Sponsorship Options

  Type	Cost	Benefits
  Basic Sponsor Package	$250	Your organization will be included as a sponsor in our conference app/program. Flyers/pamphlets/swag that you provide will be included with check in materials. Does not include a booth or registration.
  Exhibitor I Package	$500	Full conference registration for 1 person, booth for your organization in the exhibit hall, included as exhibitor in the conference app/program, and opportunity to attend all in-person activities at the conference.
  Exhibitor II Package	$750	Full conference registration for 2 people, booth for your organization in the exhibit hall, included as exhibitor in the conference app/program, and opportunity to attend all in-person activities at the conference.
  Snack Break	$500	Wednesday afternoon, Thursday morning options, and Thursday afternoon options. Includes sponsorship signage.
  Wednesday Night Social	$1000	Includes sponsorship signage and acknowledgement.
  Thursday Reception	$1000	Includes sponsorship signage and acknowledgement.
  Keynote Sponsorship	$500	Includes sponsorship signage and acknowledgement. Option to speak briefly.
  Awards Sponsorship	$500	Includes sponsorship signage and acknowledgement. Option to speak briefly.

  NOTE: If you wish to exhibit and sponsor an event, you will need to complete registration twice, once for each. We apologize for the inconvenience.

  For assistance with registration, contact Member Services at memberservices@georgialibraryassociation.org. 

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