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Friday, June 27
 

8:30am EDT

Opening Keynote: Libraries in 2035: What Publishers Need to Know
Friday June 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Speakers
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Dr. Sandra Hirsh

Associate Dean of Academics, College of Information, Data and Society and Special Advisor to the Provost on AI Curricular Initiatives at San José State University (SJSU)
Dr. Sandra Hirsh is Associate Dean of Academics in the College of Information, Data and Society and Special Advisor to the Provost on AI Curricular Initiatives at San José State University (SJSU). She previously served as professor and director of the SJSU School of Information and... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Keynote

9:15am EDT

How the Book-to-Library Supply Chain Works (Author Publishers "AP" only)
Friday June 27, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
How do librarians discover books? What’s the role of metadata? (Hint: It’s important!) What happens once a librarian decides they want your book and they place an order? How do all the pieces fit together? Find out in in this overview session that covers the essentials you need to know to get library sales—and ultimately, readers.
Moderator
avatar for Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

Andrea Fleck-Nisbet

CEO, Independent Book Publishers Association
Andrea began her tenure as CEO of the Independent Book Publishers Association in November 2022. Prior to that she was the founding vice-president and publisher of HarperCollins’ lifestyle imprint, Harper Horizon. Andrea spent fifteen years in sales, digital media, and business operations... Read More →
Speakers
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Marty Schoenleber

Senior Manager, IngramSpark Distribution
Marty Schoenleber III is a senior publishing strategist with nearly two decades of experience in book distribution, marketing, and independent publishing. As Senior Manager of IngramSpark Distribution, he drives book visibility and sales across wholesale, retail, and library markets... Read More →
avatar for Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Mark Leslie Lefebvre

Director of Business Development, Draft2Digital
Mark Leslie Lefebvre is a Canadian author, speaker, and publishing consultant with a bookselling and writing career that spans over four decades and includes forty published books across numerous genres. Known for his extensive contributions to the digital publishing and bookselling... Read More →
avatar for Whitney Bretzman

Whitney Bretzman

S.V.P. Marketing and Publishing Programs, Baker & Taylor
Whitney Bretzman joined Baker & Taylor in 2009. During her tenure, she’s held several marketing and communication roles. As S.V.P. of Marketing and Publishing Programs, her team manages all strategic marketing, communications, branding, and event support across the company. Additionally... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Author Publishers Track

9:15am EDT

Discoverability, Collection Development, and Distribution (Established Publishers "EP" only)
Friday June 27, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Publishers are often concerned with visibility among larger publishers in library catalogs and digital systems. This panel will explore strategies for enhancing discoverability in OPACs (Online Public Access Catalogs), metadata best practices, and using library marketing channels effectively. In addition, expert panelists will discuss managing vendor relationships, metadata and trendspotting, AI’s influence on discoverability and engagement, how/whether AI/ML can assist in metadata creation and quality control.
Moderator
avatar for Doug Voss

Doug Voss

Senior Sales Representative, Ingram Library Services
Doug Voss oversees Ingram’s Library Market in the Northeast working with New York Public Library, Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, DC Public & Baltimore County Libraries to name just a few. Doug has been with Ingram for 12+ years. Previously, Doug worked in the Retail Market... Read More →
Speakers
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Brian O'Leary

Executive Director, Book Industry Study Group
A publishing veteran with more than 40 years of operational, management and consulting experience, Brian O’Leary is executive director of the Book Industry Study Group, the trade association that guides standards and best practices for metadata, rights, BISAC subject codes, and... Read More →
avatar for Jennifer Childs

Jennifer Childs

VP, Library Marketing and Library Digital Sales, Penguin Random House
Jennifer Childs is Vice President, Library Marketing and Digital Library Sales Group at Penguin Random House. She has been with company for 24 years and in that time has worked with many amazing authors and read numerous bestsellers . . . before they were bestsellers. She loves being... Read More →
avatar for Ann Lehue

Ann Lehue

Director, Collection and Metadata Development, Ingram Library Services
Ann Lehue oversees Ingram’s Collection Development department of 10 MLS-degreed librarians and 4 administrators and has been at Ingram for 12+ years. Previously, she managed the Standing Order Programs, ODCs, and Large Projects for the department and created the iCurate® Coming... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 9:15am - 10:30am EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Established Publishers Track

10:45am EDT

Getting Your Book Vetted, in Libraries, and in the Hands of Readers (AP only)
Friday June 27, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
You’ve written a great book and published it. Now, how do you get it into libraries? Find out how trade reviews, blurbs, and awards can all attest to your book’s quality; programs like Indie Author Project Select Collection aggregate vetted self-published titles and can also make your book available nationally; but driving reader demand is still your responsibility—and opportunity!
Moderator
avatar for Lee Wind

Lee Wind

Chief Content Officer, Independent Book Publishers Association
Lee (he/him) helps shape the direction of the Independent Book Publishers Association's educational programs, book marketing opportunities, and role in the industry to help indie publishers and author publishers achieve and succeed. A book blogger and author himself, Lee is passionate... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Jackie Bush

Jackie Bush

Teen Services Librarian, Stratford Library Association
Jackie Bush is a Teen Services Librarian at the Stratford Library Association in Stratford, CT. She is responsible for purchasing and maintaining the teen collection at her library, as well as hanging out with teens on a daily basis. She has also worked as a Reference Librarian, Children's... Read More →
avatar for Darcy Pattison

Darcy Pattison

President, Mims House Books
Children’s book author and indie publisher DARCY PATTISON has written over seventy award-winning fiction and non-fiction books for children. Five books have received starred PW, Kirkus, or BCCB reviews. Awards include the Irma Black Honor award, five NSTA Outstanding Science Trade... Read More →
avatar for Nash Stelle

Nash Stelle

Senior Operations Coordinator, Lyrasis/Indie Author Project
Nash Steele is the Senior Operations Coordinator for the Ebooks and Community Engagement division at Lyrasis, dedicated to expanding ebook access in public libraries. Through her work with the Indie Author Project and The Palace Project, she helps connect libraries with a diverse... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Author Publishers Track

10:45am EDT

Balancing Digital, Print, and Audio Demand (EP only)
Friday June 27, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Publishers face different pressures balancing the growing demand for digital resources, including audio books. This panel of librarians will cover the pros and cons of each format, the impact of shifting patron preferences, and categories that do well in digital formats.
Moderator
avatar for Michele Cobb

Michele Cobb

Executive Director, Audio Publishers Association & PubWest
As well as being Executive Director of both The Audio Publishers Association and PubWest Michele Cobb is a partner at Forte Business Consulting, which provides Business Development and Association Management services for the publishing industry.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Anderson

Stephanie Anderson

New York Public Library
avatar for Caitlin Augusta

Caitlin Augusta

Head of Children's Services, Stratford Library
Caitlin Augusta graduated from Wellesley College with an MLS from the University of Illinois. Besides being a children’s librarian, Caitlin writes a column for AudioFile Magazine and does quality control work for Deyan Audio. She cofounded international Take Your Child to the Library... Read More →
avatar for Ann Ford

Ann Ford

Vice President, Sales & Customer Support, Hoopla Digital
Ann has 20 years of experience in the library industry and currently leads Hoopla’s Sales and Customer Support teams. Ann’s expertise and deep understanding of the library space has enabled Hoopla’s business to evolve and grow to better serve the changing needs of public libraries... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Established Publishers Track

12:00pm EDT

Lunch Keynote: Sarah & Ian Hoffman
Friday June 27, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Speakers
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Sarah & Ian Hoffman

Authors
Sarah & Ian Hoffman are the authors of Jacob’s New Dress, Jacob’s Room To Choose, Jacob’s School Play: Starring He, She, and They!, and Jacob’s Missing Book. Their books have won numerous awards, including the #72 spot on the ALA’s list of the Top 100 Most Banned Books of... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Keynote

12:45pm EDT

Library Challenges and How Publishers Can Help (EP + AP)
Friday June 27, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
This panel will discuss how publishers can offer librarians encouragement and support in the face of book bans, decreasing budgets, collection diversity impediments, technology advances, increasing data insight vs privacy concerns, and a more engaged community.
Speakers
avatar for Doug Crane

Doug Crane

Library Director, Palm Beach County Library System
Doug Crane began his career with the Palm Beach County Library System as a children’s librarian in 1998. He was appointed Library Director in 2014, and has spoken at national conferences on topics such as office productivity and leadership for over a decade. Doug is the author of... Read More →
avatar for Jennie Garner

Jennie Garner

Library Director, North Liberty Library
Jennie Garner has worked at the North Liberty Library (IA) for more than 25 years in a variety of roles, most recently as library director since 2014. In her role as director, she oversees a staff of 21 (11 full-time and 10 part-time). She makes it her practice to involve all levels... Read More →
avatar for Jamie Wilson

Jamie Wilson

Chief, Materials Management Division, Free Library of Philadelphia
Jamie has been with the Free Library of Philadelphia for nearly 20 years in a variety of roles. In his current position, he leads the Free Library's collection development, cataloging, acquisitions, and materials processing and handling operations.
Friday June 27, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Both Established Publishers and Author Publishers Track

2:00pm EDT

Marketing to Libraries (EP + AP)
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Yes, it’s entirely possible—and often advantageous—for publishers to market directly to libraries. While large publishers have dedicated sales teams, mid-level publishers can effectively market to libraries by focusing on relationship-building, addressing specific library needs, and offering unique value propositions. Panelists are prepared to discuss strategies for marketing to rural and urban libraries, co-hosting events that help libraries with community engagement and promote literacy or cultural awareness, authorless event kits and marketing materials to help promote titles without straining library budgets, in-person and virtual events exclusive for library patrons (eg, author talks, book clubs, themed workshops), best practices for promoting print and digital collections to libraries.
Moderator
avatar for Victoria Sutherland

Victoria Sutherland

Founder/Publisher, Foreword Reviews
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Childs

Jennifer Childs

VP, Library Marketing and Library Digital Sales, Penguin Random House
Jennifer Childs is Vice President, Library Marketing and Digital Library Sales Group at Penguin Random House. She has been with company for 24 years and in that time has worked with many amazing authors and read numerous bestsellers . . . before they were bestsellers. She loves being... Read More →
avatar for Stephanie Anderson

Stephanie Anderson

New York Public Library
avatar for Noelle Haycraft

Noelle Haycraft

Rural California Teen Librarian
Noelle Haycraft graduated from San Jose State University with an MLIS.  She's the first Teen Librarian in her small rural county in the Central Valley of California.  In addition to learning the introductory aspects of running a Teen Center, she has started many new programs for... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Both Established Publishers and Author Publishers Track

3:00pm EDT

Closing Remarks: Aman Kochar
Friday June 27, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
Speakers
avatar for Aman Kochar

Aman Kochar

Chairman & Group CEO, Baker & Taylor
Amandeep S. Kochar a.k.a Aman is the servant leader at the helm of Baker & Taylor as Chairman and Group CEOof the 197-year-old that is the world's leading global book distributor, content services and software companyto libraries and Higher Ed institutions with offices in the US... Read More →
Friday June 27, 2025 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA
  Keynote
 
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