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Wednesday, July 29
 

1:00pm EDT

Welcome + State of ACTAL
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:35pm EDT
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Welcome to ACTAL Virtual 2026! Hear a bit about the State of ACTAL before we start our sessions. Learn about the organization, great things that we've been up to, and how you can get more involved.
Moderators
avatar for Jason Evans Groth

Jason Evans Groth

Curator, Moving Image Section, Library of Congress
Jason Evans Groth is the Electronic Technologies Librarian at University of Virginia, where he helps manage the Robertson Media Center (RMC) and is the lead manager of the RMC Audio Studio. He provides instruction in media making, especially audio and video instruction, and consults... Read More →
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KS
avatar for Emily Thompson

Emily Thompson

Director, Studio, UTC Library
Emily Thompson is Director of the UTC Library Studio. Originally from Montana, Emily earned a bachelor’s (BA) degree in theatre from Drake University. She has taught English in South Korea and Taiwan. At the University of Michigan, she earned a master’s degree (MSI) in Library... Read More →
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AM
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:00pm - 1:35pm EDT
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1:45pm EDT

Designed to Be Understood: Improving Your Digital Accessibility
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
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Digital accessibility can feel like a broad and technical topic, but many of the most impactful improvements come from small, practical design choices. Often, small changes can make course materials clearer, easier to navigate, and more usable for a wider range of learners. This session introduces the basics of digital accessibility through common digital media objects such as videos, graphics,...
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JP
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
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  Sessions

1:45pm EDT

Mic Check: Planning, Prototyping, and Promoting Library Recording Studios
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
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As academic libraries expand support for digital scholarship, media creation, and experiential learning, recording studio spaces offer emerging opportunities to support faculty, students, and campus partners. In this session, we will discuss Coastal Carolina University Libraries’ process for planning, prototyping, and launching a suite of recording studio rooms within our recently constructed...
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AJ
ER
Wednesday July 29, 2026 1:45pm - 2:15pm EDT
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2:15pm EDT

It’s all about flow: why do we keep rearranging the makerspace?
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
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The Medbery Makerspace opened in February 2024. It quickly became a popular service within the library. In the first semester, equipment and furniture were rearranged several times to create better flow once we saw how things were used. 6 months after being open we were tearing hole in the wall to expand into the next room. Now 2 years after opening we are finally removing the carpet and using...
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MB
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
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2:15pm EDT

Trash to Treasure: Recycling 3D Printer Waste Using Epoxy Resin
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
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3D printer waste, specifically PLA, presents a problem for Makerspaces.  This can not be commingled with other recyclables, and though there are claims of compostability, specialized industrial composters are required to effectively break down the material. It is of course possible to buy equipment to break down the waste and extrude as new filament, but the machinery is costly and tolerances for...
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JT

Joseph Taylor

Creative Technologies Librarian, Coastal Carolina University
Wednesday July 29, 2026 2:15pm - 2:45pm EDT
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3:00pm EDT

No Instructions Needed: How Users Navigate Makerspaces Without Asking
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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This presentation argues that first-time users decide whether a makerspace is “for them” within moments of arrival, often before speaking to a single person. It challenges the assumption that onboarding begins with instruction or staff support, instead positioning the environment itself as the primary interface for participation. What a space communicates through signage, layout, tool...
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MM
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
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3:30pm EDT

Cultural XR : Bridging the Gap between Technology and Storytelling
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
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This presentation chronicles the development of the first-ever 360° Powwow archive at NC State University, a landmark project born from a year-long collaboration with NC State Libraries and DELTA. Driven by a personal search for community and the discovery of profound cultural parallels between Polynesian and Native American traditions, this initiative uses immersive visualization technology to...
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AS
Wednesday July 29, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
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4:15pm EDT

Circulating Equipment Interest Group
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the Circulation Interest Group.
Moderators
CJ
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

4:15pm EDT

Gaming Interest Group
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the Gaming Interest Group.
Moderators
JT
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

4:15pm EDT

Makerspace Interest Group
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the Makerspace Interest Group.
Moderators
DD
JT
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

4:15pm EDT

Small Colleges Interest Group
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the Small Colleges Interest Group.
Moderators
LH
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

4:15pm EDT

XR and Immersive Technology Interest Group
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the XR and Immersive Technology Interest Group.
Moderators
CH
Wednesday July 29, 2026 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Thursday, July 30
 

1:00pm EDT

Academic Careers For Creative Tech Folks Interest Group
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the Academic Careers/Tenure Interest Group.
Moderators
KD
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

1:00pm EDT

Fake It Til You Make It! Interest Group
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the Fake it Til You Make It/New to the Field Interest Group.
Moderators
LH
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

1:00pm EDT

Instruction Interest Group
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the Instruction Interest Group.
Moderators
SK
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

1:00pm EDT

LGBTQ+ Interest Group
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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Join an ACTAL Interest Group! This session will host the LGBTQ+ Interest Group.
Moderators
EI
Thursday July 30, 2026 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
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  Interest Groups

2:00pm EDT

The Course Trailer Effect: Increasing Visibility and Inspiring Creative Pedagogy
Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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At Dartmouth College’s Jones Media Center (JMC), 30-second course promotional trailers are intentionally designed as more than marketing tools. From the beginning, the initiative has served as a creative outreach strategy to encourage faculty to think beyond traditional assignments and explore multimodal teaching, digital storytelling, podcasting, video production, and other media-rich...
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SS
Thursday July 30, 2026 2:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
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2:30pm EDT

Immersive Biomolecular Visualization: Seamless Integration of Virtual Reality and 3D Printing into the Upper-Level Immunology Laboratory
Thursday July 30, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
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Visualization of complex molecular interactions in cell biology and immunology is challenging, yet necessary to understand how receptor-ligand engagement on the cell surface translates into immune activation and other functions. Understanding the molecular interactions in the submicroscopic world engenders advanced spatial awareness and requires the capacity to project 3D objects from the 2D...
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ER
CG
Thursday July 30, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
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3:15pm EDT

If You Build it, They Will Come: Journey into Makerspace Electronics
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
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How do you transform a collection of tools into a thriving hub of innovation? This 30-minute workshop explores the evolution of makerspace electronics through the lens of my journey as the Innovative Media Librarian at UC Riverside and my prior tenure at the University of La Verne.Attendees will go behind the scenes of establishing successful electronics and robotics initiatives, including the...
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avatar for Alvaro Alvarez
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:15pm - 3:45pm EDT
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3:45pm EDT

Simple Studios That Are Actually Simple: Designing Spaces That Are Easy to Use and Easy to Run
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
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As academic institutions increasingly rely on video production for instructional materials and student assignments, the need for accessible, affordable, and flexible studio setups has never been greater. Yet many so-called "one-button" solutions are anything but simple, often proving difficult to set up, expensive to maintain, and overly reliant on proprietary hardware and software that can go...
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OK
Thursday July 30, 2026 3:45pm - 4:15pm EDT
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4:30pm EDT

PROJECTions
Thursday July 30, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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Join us for PROJECTions and a conference wrap up! PROJECTions are short video presentations similar to lightning talks designed to show off quick projects. We have 7 PROJECTions before we wrap up before ACTAL Annual November 2026.
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AV
Thursday July 30, 2026 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
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