2025 Annual Conference Sessions for Trustees

The Annual Conference is a great opportunity for Library Trustees to learn more about what issues are affecting librarians in the state of Indiana. Below is a recommended list of sessions for Library Trustees to consider. Navigate to the schedule via the mobile app by clicking this link. Search the sessions to learn more! 

Monday, November 10

9:00-10:30am - Featured Keynote & Welcome
  • Title: Story Mythos: A Movie Guide to Better Business Stories
  • Speaker(s): Shane Meeker
  • Location: Grand Hall
11:00-11:50am
  • Title: Q&A with Legislators
  • Speaker(s): Advocacy Committee and Indiana Legislators
  • Location: Illinois Street Ballroom (East & West)
1:30-2:20pm
  • Title: Legislative Updates & 2026 Pre-Session Planning with Taft Public Affairs Group
  • Speaker(s): Advocacy Committee
  • Location: Illinois Street West
2:30-3:20pm
  • Title: Bonds 201: Borrowing in the SB1 World 
  • Speaker(s): Sarah Correll
  • Location: Grand Hall Alcove
4:00-4:50pm - Option #1
  • Title: Partners in Prosperity
  • Speaker(s): Vanessa Green Sinders - Featured Public Library Speaker
  • Location: Edison North
4:00-4:50pm - Option #2
  • Title: When the "Boss" is Away: Managing During the Interim
  • Speaker(s): Beth South
  • Location: C&O
5:00-5:50pm
  • Title: Strategic Horizons: Building a Sustainable Financial Future
  • Speaker(s): Lisa Huntington
  • Location: Nickel Plate

 

Tuesday, November 11

8:00-8:50am - Option #1

  • Title: Everyday Advocacy
  • Speaker(s): Julie Wendorf & Vanessa Martin
  • Location: Illinois Street East

8:00-8:50am - Option #2

  • Title: Planning for Crisis - Tools for Clarity, Confidence, and Control
  • Speaker(s): Bea Northcott
  • Location: Edison North

9:00-10:15am - Featured Keynote & Welcome

  • Title: Now I Do: Taking Every Opportunity to Learn
  • Speaker(s): Adriana Harmeyer
  • Location: Grand Hall

11:00-11:50am - Option #1

  • Title: Everyday Advocacy for Leadership
  • Speaker(s): Julie Wendorf & Vanessa Martin
  • Location: Illinois Street East

11:00-11:50am - Option #2

  • Title: Responsible Budgeting in Tumultuous Times
  • Speaker(s): Lynn Hobbs & Edra Waterman
  • Location: Illinois Street West

1:30-2:20pm

  • Title: Impacts of 2025 Legislation on Funding for Libraries Focusing on Property and Local Income Taxes
  • Speaker(s): Baker Tilly
  • Location: Grand Hall

2:30-3:30pm

  • Title: Closing Business Session & Giveaways
  • Speaker(s): Julie Wendorf & Kyle Hickman
  • Location: Illinois Street Ballroom (East & West)