2026 Session Descriptions

April 23, 2026 – Pre- Conference Session Descriptions

Session Title: Prospector, SWIFT, CLiC updates

Session Synopsis: The latest news about Prospector, SWIFT and CLiC. What’s new? What’s changed? What does the future hold?

Session Title: ILL and Course Reserve Accessibility Workflows

Session Synopsis:  Coming Soon!

Presenter: Matt Diven, University of Colorado

Sesssion Title: OpenRS Update

Session Synopsis:  Coming Soon!

Presenter: Adam Murray, Marmot Library Network

Session Title: Panel Discussion: Stories from the Field – Catalogers and Cataloging with shared catalogs in mind

Session Synopsis: The concept of a shared catalog, which is often described as a “catalog of catalogs”  is foundational to resource sharing because it allows you to see what is available across a larger network of libraries.  However, it is not always apparent how local cataloging decisions and practices inform the way that data mingles downstream in systems that are used to locate and request material. Bring your questions and join us for a panel discussion with cataloging experts from different types of institutions around the state to demystify the art and science of cataloging and better understand how it impacts the work of resource sharing!
Panelists:

• Amy Hitchner – Metadata and Integration Senior Consultant at the Colorado State Library
• Babi Hammond – Digital Experience Senior Consultant at the Colorado State Library
• Bob Benhoff – AspenCat Services Manager at CLiC
• Karen Neville – Cataloging Services Supervisor at Jefferson County Public Library
• Jamie Walker – Head of Technical Services at Colorado Mesa University

Session Title: From Migration to Momentum: CU Boulder University Libraries’ Journey to D2IR and Prospector Relaunch

Session Synopsis: In 2025, CU Boulder University Libraries implemented Clarivate’s D2IR platform in our FOLIO LSP, reactivating our participation in Prospector. This complex project required coordination across multiple stakeholders, including Clarivate, Index Data, the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, and internal library teams, and involved extensive communication and workflow redesign. With INN-Reach now operational, we have restored our participation in a valued service for our users and community.

This session will share the strategies, challenges, and lessons learned during the implementation process, offering practical insights for libraries planning similar transitions. Attendees will gain a roadmap for managing their projects, engaging internal stakeholders, and ensuring a smooth user experience during major system migrations.

Presenter: Claire Hoag, University of Colorado Boulder

April 24, 2026 – Full Conference Session Descriptions

9:00-9:15am Keeping Colorado Informed: resource sharing supports a healthy democracy

Session Synopsis:  Reliable access to government information is essential to a democratic society. Since locating and navigating this information can be challenging, resource sharing and collaboration are critical for library workers and their patrons, across institutions. Join four government documents librarians in a panel discussion to explore how resource sharing supports transparency, good governance, and public participation by expanding access to state and federal government information. We will also discuss strategies for assessing government resources. Framed around this year’s USA 250th and Colorado 150th anniversaries, this discussion will highlight libraries’ collective ability to keep our communities informed.

Presenters:
Miranda Doran-Myers, Colorado State Publications Library | Phil Wrede, University of Colorado Boulder | Christopher Brown, University of Denver | Allen Van Hoye, University of Colorado Boulder

10:30-11:15am Statistics and Storytelling

Session Synopsis: Coming Soon!

Presenter: Becky Croxton, Colorado State University Libraries

11:25am-12:25pm An OCLC update: What’s new and what’s next with resource sharing

Session Synopsis: Join OCLC for an update on the latest enhancements in OCLC’s resource sharing services and how they’re helping libraries like yours reduce repetitive tasks, improve fill rates, and deliver a better experience for library users.

They will share the latest about OCLC’s ILL services—WorldShare ILL, Tipasa, ILLiad, and Resource Sharing for Groups—and give you a sneak peek at some developments on the horizon. You’ll also learn how data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence (AI) are driving smarter automation, streamlining fulfillment workflows, and enabling even faster delivery.

You’ll walk away with practical strategies to make the most of your OCLC resource sharing solution and your connection to the world’s largest resource sharing network. We’re looking forward to seeing you online!

Presenters:
Jenny Rosenfeld, Product Manager at OCLC
Christa Starck, Senior Product Manager at OCLC

1:15-2:00pm Sifting Through Existence: An Analysis of AI Generated Citation Inaccuracies and Hallucinations Over Time

Session Synopsis: While large language models (LLMs) have seen a significant increase in uses within higher education, including usage by students to complete academic work, little is known about their reliability in generating accurate bibliographic information. This program, utilizing information from original research slated for future publication, presents findings from a 20-week longitudinal analysis of over 300 AI-generated citations from ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and JenniAI to evaluate bibliographic accuracy and hallucination rate changes over time. The results have significant implications for academic integrity, digital literacy, and instruction in higher education. Attendees will gain a research-based understanding of AI generated citation patterns to help end users critically identify and evaluate AI-generated sources in academic settings.

Presenters:
Hannah Moody-Goo, Pueblo Community College Library
Ashley Minnich, Colorado State University

2:10-3:10pm You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means… Copyright myths, misnomers, and misconceptions

Session Synopsis: Copyright law permeates almost every aspect of librarianship and does much to help libraries offer a wide variety of services and resources to patrons. Unfortunately, there are many myths and misconceptions about the law that can have a chilling effect on users, arbitrarily limiting the ways academic libraries and the scholars they serve may engage with protected resources. In this presentation, we’ll review some of those myths and misconceptions and explore how the law does address situations we may encounter when helping our colleagues and patrons access and engage with resources.

Presenter: Carla S. Myers, Miami University

3:20-4:20pm Closing Keynote with Nancy Kirkpatrick, Dean of Libraries at Smith College

Session Synopsis: Coming Soon!