Schedule is in Eastern Time Zone
DAY/TIME SESSION/ACTIVITY
MONDAY •• JULY 15, 2024
Monday |
Session/Activity |
|---|---|
1:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Attendee Check In & Information |
2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Session Block |
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. |
IDEAL Conference Host Panel |
TUESDAY •• JULY 16, 2024
Tuesday |
Session/Activity |
|---|---|
8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Attendee Check In & Information |
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. |
Session Block 1 |
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
Session Block 2 |
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Plenary Session—Lunch Provided |
2:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Posters Available |
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. |
Session Block 3 |
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. |
Session Block 4 |
4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. |
BREAK: Afternoon Energizer refreshment |
4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. |
Session Block 5 |
5:45 p.m.–6:45 p.m. |
Community Space |
7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Reception: IDEALfest |
DAY/TIME SESSION/ACTIVITY
WEDNESDAY •• JULY 17, 2024
Wednesday |
Session/Activity |
|---|---|
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Attendee Check In & Information |
7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
Posters Available |
8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. |
Plenary Session—Breakfast Provided |
9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. |
Session Block 6 |
10:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. |
Session Block 7 |
11:45 a.m.–2:15 p.m. |
Networking Lunch—Provided |
12:00 p.m.–12:45 p.m. |
Posters Block 1 |
1:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m. |
Poster Block 2 |
2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. |
Session Block 8 |
2:15 p.m.–3:15 p.m. |
Toronto Metropolitan Urban Farm Chartered Tour* |
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. |
Session Block 9 |
4:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. |
BREAK: Afternoon Energizer refreshment |
4:45 p.m.–5:45 p.m. |
Session Block 10 |
6:15p.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Plenary Session & Closing |
7:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m. |
Advancing IDEAL Reception+ |
DAY/TIME SESSION/ACTIVITY
THURSDAY •• JULY 18, 2024
TOURS: University of Toronto
Thursday |
Session/Activity |
|---|---|
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
University of Toronto Scarborough Library* |
12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. |
University of Toronto Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library Open House* |
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. |
University of Toronto Library Media Commons’ Archive Cold Vault Tour* |
1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. |
University of Toronto Robarts Common Tour* |
TOURS: York University
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. |
York University: Media Creation Lab Facilities at Scott Library Tour |
(*) indicates reservation required during registration; free
(+) indicates purchased pass required during registration
IDEAL 2024 CONTENT TRACKS
The IDEAL Conference offers ten session tracks by content area. Attendees should treat tracks as suggestions and can hop from track to track and choose your own adventure as you navigate different sessions. Tracks are complementary and in many ways sessions may cross multiple tracks.
Accessibility
Includes sessions specific to universal design for learning, physical dis/abilities, and neuro-diversity in the library field.
Antioppression
Focuses on challenging, resisting, and disrupting systems that create and perpetuate inequities, and focuses on re-envisioning and recreating those systems to redistribute power.
Archives
Explores diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and justice (DEIAJ) through building, diversifying, and preservation in archival practices.
Centering Marginalized Experiences
Focuses on uplifting the experiences, perspectives, and voices of members of marginalized communities (e.g., IBPOC, queer) within the context and landscape of the library field.
Collections
Explores DEIAJ through a lens of collections specific to collection work, OER’s, and special collections.
Community
Centers on intentionally building partnerships with relevant stakeholders and collective knowledge making between community members and libraries.
Data Management
Explores DEIAJ through a data collection and administration lens.
Leadership
Designed for leaders at every level to hone their management and governance skills through the lens of DEIAJ.
Strategic Planning and Policymaking
Focuses on strategically embedding DEIAJ practices into the daily operations of libraries and archives through high level planning and documentation.
Sustainable Practices
Offers sessions centered on workplace sustainability specific to employee retention, engagement, and DEIAJ practices.