2025 Hawaii School Library Conference: Full Schedule

Reimagine and Refresh

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9:40am HST

Sora Essentials -Accessing your statewide digital reading platform

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST

Ready to learn the basics of Sora so you can start exploring and help others get started, too? Our Sora Essentials session is intended for librarians and other educators brand new to the Sora platform who want to learn to:
• Logging into Sora and borrowing digital books
• Customize the reading and listening experiences for all types of readers
• Explore the top ways Sora serves students
• Help your students and other staff get started with Sora
• Learn how to offer additional digital books in Sora with an Advantage account

Exhibitor Representative

Jody Brookshire

Strategic Account Executive, Sora by OverDrive

Jody Brookshire is a dedicated e-learning and digital content Educational Account Executive with more than 23 years in the industry. Her background includes supporting districts with digital content, 21st Century technology initiatives, STEM & Robotics, and full implementation of... Read More →

Exhibitors

Sora, by OverDrive Education

The Sora student reading platform is designed to ignite a love of reading. Named one of TIME's Best Inventions, Sora provides every student digital access to the right books, including required curriculum titles, class sets and choice reading. Sora serves 62,000 schools worldwide... Read More →

Friday August 8, 2025 9:40am - 10:55am HST
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Breakout

12:35pm HST

EBSCO (TBD)

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST

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Coming Soon!

Friday August 8, 2025 12:35pm - 1:50pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout

2:00pm HST

Data-Driven Transformation: Using TitleWise to Reimagine Hawaii’s School Libraries

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST

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Ready to renew and reimagine your library, but not sure where to start? Learn how Follett’s TitleWise Analysis can serve as a powerful advocacy tool to assess your collection, highlight areas for growth, and build a compelling case for funding and support. Need to build a multi-year plan to develop your library collection? Learn how TitleMap helps you develop this plan—aligned with curriculum goals, student interests, and equity priorities. This session will show how Hawaii school libraries can use data to drive meaningful change and how Follett supports that transformation with curated content, culturally relevant titles, and digital tools—helping you bring your vision of a vibrant, inclusive library to life.

Exhibitor Representative

Matthew Paur

Classroom and Library Consultant, Follett Content Solutions

Exhibitors

Follett School Solutions

Follett Content Solutions provides solutions for your library and classroom content needs, including curated book lists, Follett Book eFairs, Makerspace and hands-on learning resources, International Baccalaureate materials, genrefication and new school services, and more!

Friday August 8, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm HST
Palolo Room 1

Breakout