Welcome and Framing of IMLS, LB21, and Today

R. David Lankes, University of South Carolina School of Library and Information Science
Robin Dale, IMLS

Diversifying the Field of Professionals

Moderator: Dr. Sandra Toro, IMLS
• Sonia Alcantara-Antoine, Newport News Public Library
• Loida Garcia-Febo, Information New Wave
• Mark Puente, Association of Research Libraries
• Tina Rollins, Hampton University

Skills, Expertise, and Competencies

Moderator: Dr. Ashley Sands, IMLS
• Dr. Jane Greenberg, Drexel University
• Dr. Carole Palmer, University of Washington
• Dr. Julie Todaro, Austin Community College
• Kelvin Watson, Broward County Libraries

Alternative Models and Barriers to LIS Graduate Education

Moderator: Sarah Fuller, IMLS
• Dr. Jon Gant, North Carolina Central University
• Dr. Gary Shaffer, University of Southern California
• Mary Soucie, North Dakota State Library

Going Forward

Moderator: Teri DeVoe, IMLS
• Susan Hildreth, University of Washington
• Dr. R. David Lankes, University of South Carolina
• Vailey Oehlke, Multnomah County Library

LB21 Funding Opportunities

Closing Remarks

Robin Dale, IMLS