School Library Symposium at the University of MS Libraries
About the Symposium at UM Libraries
The University of Mississippi Libraries (UML) and school librarians in Mississippi have a partnership to support professional development for school library media specialists. This year's School Library Symposium planning team is Outreach and Strategic Initiatives Librarian Elizabeth Batte, Head of Research and Instruction Melissa Dennis, School of Education Librarian Liaison Ally Watkins, and IDEALab makerspace Coordinator Sarah Katherine Glass.
The School Library Symposium at the University of Mississippi Libraries has 2 goals: 1) to help school librarians gain CEU credit in professional development that can help them work with their students to be better prepared for college and careers. 2) to enhance the relationship between UM and school librarians in Mississippi.
Symposium Dates:
Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, December 11, 2023, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
News
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MS School Librarians VisitSchool librarians should be familiar with the proposed Right to Read Act and have a book collection development plan.
Agenda for the Symposium
SAVE THE DATE: 2025 School Library Symposium Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Questions about SLS? Reach out to Elizabeth Batte at ebatte [at] olemiss [dot] edu
This full-day event will earn participants 0.5 CEU credit hours. Attendees will enjoy free parking, free CEU credit, meals, and snacks just by completing the Registration. Registration is limited to 40 attendees.
We are planning a variety of speakers and activities for everyone at the Symposium, with a special keynote from Marshall Ramsey you won't want to miss! You can expect to attend a variety of engaging workshops on using K-12 resources and tools to make your librarian life easier as well as tours of our UM Libraries resources and services.
School Library Symposium Archives in eGrove
Image: Elizabeth Batte and Melissa Dennis accept the 2024 Southeastern Library Association's Award for Outstanding Library Program for hosting the School Library Symposium.
How to Register for the Symposium
Registration is FREE for participants. Registration for the 2025 Symposium is now open.
THANK YOU to our generous sponsors for helping make this a FREE experience for participants: UM Friends of the Library and UM Libraries.
Where to Go?
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The Lyceum Circle - Preferred Visitor ParkingParking Lots - The Lyceum Circle is a designated visitor parking area on campus located near the Library. All Symposium attendees' will need to check in at the Welcome Center on University Avenue entering the Circle. Parking is complimentary for registered SLS attendees.
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Finding the J.D. Williams LibraryUse this interactive campus map to locate the J.D. Williams Library in the heart of the Ole Miss campus.
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Inside the J.D. Williams LibraryUse these floor maps to find locations within the J.D. Williams Library.
Forms
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CEU Request FormPlease fill out and return at the Symposium.
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SLS Feedback SurveyThis is the print version...you will get a link to the electronic version at the Symposium.