The 12th Annual Herbert Biblo Academic Libraries Conference

Understanding the New College Freshman: Supporting Gen Z Learners in Academic Libraries

Today’s incoming college students, often identified as Gen Z, bring distinct strengths, expectations, and challenges that are reshaping higher education and library services. This conference, explores the evolving academic, technological, social, and information literacy needs of new college students. Participants will consider practical strategies academic libraries can use to engage, teach, and support this emerging generation of learners.

SPEAKERS:

Silas W. Kelly: LMSW, EJWSA,

Presentation: Gen-Z: Mental Health and Belonging in the Age of AI

Gen Z arrives on campus digitally fluent, AI-aware, and facing unprecedented mental health challenges. As tools like ChatGPT reshape learning, academic libraries have a unique opportunity to foster belonging, critical inquiry, and human connection in an increasingly automated world.

Debra Bernstein, Special Assistant Professor of Library Services, Hofstra University, Axinn Library

Christine Fena, Undergraduate Success Librarian, Stony Brook University Libraries

Chris Kretz, Head of Academic Engagement, Stony Brook University Libraries

Additional presentations will be added as confirmed. 

Morning refreshments and lunch are included with registration.

The 12th Annual Herbert Biblo Academic Libraries Conference is open to all in the profession.

Co-presented by LILRC, NCLA ASLD, and SCLA DASL

Code of Conduct

For questions, please email Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org.

Contact Hours: 3.0

Program Recording: This is an in-person event. 

Registration Fee: $40.00 for All 

FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS -

1. If you do not receive a confirmation email after registering, please contact Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org to check your registration.

2.  If you have any questions regarding this program or registration and program access, please contact Eliscia Cirrone, ecirrone@lilrc.org

3. Please be advised, all invoices for events, programs, or conferences must be paid no later than 60 days from the event date to avoid account suspension.