In May of 2022, we held the first KLASUsers' Mini-Conference to provide space and time for Keystone Staff and KLAS Users' to connect and learn from one another as well as share / discuss Keystone company updates and KLAS new features, tips & tricks, and new development suggestions. 2024's Mini-Conference will offer all of that and MORE!
The 2024 KLASUsers' Mini-Conference will be a free, online event accessible via Zoom held:
- Tuesday, May 14 - 1:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time / 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Pacific
- Wednesday, May 15 - 1:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time / 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Pacific
Add the event to your calendar now, then review the initial schedule, and submit your registration form. If you use the below "Add to Calendar" button, the day / time of the conference as well as relevant Zoom connection info will be included.
Sessions
This year will again feature sessions with topics of interest for all KLAS Users, as well as more specific Instructional Resource Center (IRC) and Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) sessions. New for 2024 will be two sessions featuring updates from staff of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS).
Session Types:
General sessions will share information and updates relevant to all KLAS Users, and no conflicting sessions will be scheduled at the same time they are offered. During these sessions, there will limited time for questions and answers.
Workshop sessions are presented by Keystone staff member or a guest speaker. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the session. These in-depth presentations share information via different tools such as slides, live examples, and / or user experiences.
Birds-of-a-Feather (BoaF) sessions give participants the opportunity to exchange ideas in a group discussion setting. All KLAS Users are invited to participate in the BoaF sessions they feel are relevant to them. However, we do indicate for each session whether an IRC or LBPD audience might find it more applicable. Topics range from making the most of KLAS features to exploring broader service-related ideas. These sessions are not formal presentations with slides or software demonstrations. Instead, the format is casual and open. Moderators launch the discussion and keep the conversation on topic; participants are asked to come prepared to share and learn.
Tuesday, May 14
This is an initial schedule, and sessions are subject to change. Want to get more involved with the Users' group? Volunteering to moderate a BoaF session is a great way to get started!
Time |
Breakout Room |
Session Type |
Session Title |
Speaker(s) |
| 1:00-2:15 PM ET | Raleigh | Workshop | KLAS Updates for Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Users | Katy Patrick, Keystone Systems |
| 1:00-2:15 PM ET | Glenwood | Workshop | Updates from American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Staff | Anthony Phillips, APH |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Raleigh | General | State of Keystone: Company Updates & Highlights | James Burts & Drea Callicutt, Keystone Systems |
| 3:15-5:00 PM ET | Raleigh | Workshop | Updates from National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Staff | Jason Yasner, David Perrota, & Justine Walp, NLS |
| 3:15-5:00 PM ET | Glenwood | Workshop | KLAS Updates for Instructional Resource / Materials Center Users | Katy Patrick, Keystone Systems |
Wednesday, May 15
Time |
Breakout Room |
Session Type |
Session Title |
Speaker / Moderator |
| 1:00-2:15 PM ET | Raleigh | General | KLAS Users' Group Business Meeting | Traci Timmons, KLAS Users' Group President |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Raleigh | Birds-of-a-Feather (IRC) | Census & Yearly Updates | TBD |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Glenwood | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) | Reader Advisor | Sara Zapotocky, Arizona Talking Book Library |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Pinecrest | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) | Reports & Queries | Lee Anne Hooley, Worcester Talking Book Library |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Raleigh | Birds-of-a-Feather (IRC) | IRC Reports & Queries | TBD |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Glenwood | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) | Circulation | Jesse McGarity, Virginia Beach Public Library, Accessible Resources & Services |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Pinecrest | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) | Outreach | Lori Brown, Wolfner Talking Book & Braille Library & Judy Gray, Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library |
Registration
Registration is not required, but doing so helps us know approximately how many persons to plan on for each session. You will automatically be emailed a copy of your registration upon submission.
