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2024 KLAS Mini-Conference LBPD Track Recordings
Below are the recordings, presentations, and other resources shared in the library for the blind and print disabled track of the 2024 KLAS Users' Mini-Conference.
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2024 KLASUsers' Mini-Conference
In May of 2022, we held the first KLASUsers' Mini-Conference to provide space and time for Keystone Staff and KLAS Users' to connect and learn from one another as well as share / discuss Keystone company updates and KLAS new features, tips & tricks, and new development suggestions. 2024's Mini-Conference will offer all of that and MORE!
The 2024 KLASUsers' Mini-Conference will be a free, online event accessible via Zoom held:
- Tuesday, May 14 - 1:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time / 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Pacific
- Wednesday, May 15 - 1:00-5:00 PM Eastern Time / 10:00 AM-2:00 PM Pacific
Add the event to your calendar now, then review the initial schedule, and submit your registration form. If you use the below "Add to Calendar" button, the day / time of the conference as well as relevant Zoom connection info will be included.
Zoom
We will use one Zoom meeting link with 3 breakout rooms during the Mini-Conference. Attendees will be able to navigate between breakout rooms as they like.
- Zoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89346254714?pwd=eHFpQmdlU2d3elVadldTNVMwSWlVUT09
- Dial-in for Audio: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kd4eiKdpib
- Meeting ID: 893 4625 4714
- Passcode: 769337
To move between breakout rooms:
- Select Breakout Rooms
in your meeting controls. - This will display the list of open breakout rooms including: Glenwood, Raleigh, & Pinecrest
- Select the number to the right of breakout room you wish to join, select Join, then confirm selecting Join.
- Repeat as necessary to join other breakout rooms.
Zoom Accessibility:
We will have captions enabled, and Zoom provides an extensive list of hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts to help users navigate meetings.
Sessions
This year will again feature sessions with topics of interest for all KLAS Users, as well as more specific Instructional Resource Center (IRC) and Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) sessions. New for 2024 will be two sessions featuring updates from staff of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS).
Session Types:
General sessions will share information and updates relevant to all KLAS Users, and no conflicting sessions will be scheduled at the same time they are offered. During these sessions, there will limited time for questions and answers.
Workshop sessions are presented by Keystone staff member or a guest speaker. Attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the session. These in-depth presentations share information via different tools such as slides, live examples, and / or user experiences.
Birds-of-a-Feather (BoaF) sessions give participants the opportunity to exchange ideas in a group discussion setting. All KLAS Users are invited to participate in the BoaF sessions they feel are relevant to them. However, we do indicate for each session whether an IRC or LBPD audience might find it more applicable. Topics range from making the most of KLAS features to exploring broader service-related ideas. These sessions are not formal presentations with slides or software demonstrations. Instead, the format is casual and open. Moderators launch the discussion and keep the conversation on topic; participants are asked to come prepared to share and learn.
Tuesday, May 14
This is an initial schedule, and sessions are subject to change. Want to get more involved with the Users' group? Volunteering to moderate a BoaF session is a great way to get started!
Time |
Breakout Room |
Session Type |
Session |
Speaker(s) |
| 1:00-2:15 PM ET | Raleigh | Workshop |
Title: KLAS Updates for Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Users |
Katy Patrick, Keystone Systems |
| 1:00-2:15 PM ET | Glenwood | Workshop | Updates from American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Staff | Anthony Phillips, APH |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Glenwood | General |
Title: State of Keystone: Company Updates & Highlights |
James Burts & Drea Callicutt, Keystone Systems |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Raleigh | Workshop | Updates from National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) Staff | Jason Yasner, David Perrota, & Justine Walp, NLS |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Glenwood | Workshop |
Title: KLAS Updates for Instructional Resource / Materials Center Users |
Katy Patrick, Keystone Systems |
Wednesday, May 15
Time |
Breakout Room |
Session Type |
Session |
Speaker / Moderator |
| 1:00-2:15 PM ET | Glenwood | General |
Title: KLAS Users' Group Business Meeting |
Traci Timmons, KLAS Users' Group President |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Raleigh | Birds-of-a-Feather (IRC) |
Topic: Census & Yearly Updates |
Marion Campbell, Keystone Systems |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Glenwood | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) |
Topic: Reader Advisor |
Sara Zapotocky, Arizona Talking Book Library |
| 2:30-3:30 PM ET | Pinecrest | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) |
Topic: LBPD Reports & Queries |
Lee Anne Hooley, Worcester Talking Book Library & Maureen Dorosinski, Florida Braille and Talking Book Library |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Raleigh | Birds-of-a-Feather (IRC) | Topic: IRC Reports & Queries Description: Do you have a favorite report? A query that made your work easier? Come share with fellow IRC users--and you're bound to leave with a few new ones to try! |
Marion Campbell, Keystone Systems |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Glenwood | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) |
Topic: Circulation |
Jesse McGarity, Virginia Beach Public Library, Accessible Resources & Services |
| 3:45-5:00 PM ET | Pinecrest | Birds-of-a-Feather (LBPD) |
Topic: Outreach |
Lori Brown, Wolfner Talking Book & Braille Library & Judy Gray, Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library |
Registration
Registration is not required, but doing so helps us know approximately how many persons to plan on for each session. You will automatically be emailed a copy of your registration upon submission.
2025 KLAS Users' Conference
In 2025, Keystone will partner with the Indiana State Library, Talking Book and Braille Library Service to bring the KLAS Users' Conference to Indianapolis, Indiana.
The KLAS User' Group planning committees have already been hard at work, and are excited to share more specifics about our second hybrid conference. Now, on to all the details you need to start planning your 2025 KLAS Users' Conference attendance:
- Dates: March 17-20, 2025
- Location:Indianapolis, IN
- Theme: Driving Innovative Inclusion in Libraries - Start Your Engines!
- DRAFT Overview Schedule as of 11/15/2024
- All conference attendees will be able to access the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference Zoom Event via their individual Zoom account credentials after successfully registering for the conference.
- Download a List of downtown Indianapolis restaurants
Conference Hotel:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
110 West Washington Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Rate & Reservations:
Conference Rate: $133.00 / night + tax (or the prevailing government rate at time of booking + tax)
Online Reservation Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/indwwes-91o-381ce6ea-9ca2-42bc-8149-729006e1a780/
If you prefer to call to make your reservation, dial 317-236-1800 and ask for reservations. Provide the arrival/departure dates of your stay and mention group code 91O. The group name is "KLAS USERS CON".
Amenities
- Free WiFi
- Hot Breakfast Buffet with made-to-order omelets, eggs, and other items
- Free evening reception
- Suite style rooms with separate bedroom and sitting room with microwave and mini-fridge in each
- $44 parking / night (valet only)
- Indoor pool and hot tub
- Workout facilities
- Lobby bar and room service serves light dinner options
Conference Sessions Location:
The Embassy Suites is approximately .3 miles from the Indiana State Library where all conference sessions will be held. The walk from the hotel to the library is via relatively flat sidewalks with well-marked crosswalks at each intersection.
Indiana State Library
315 W. Ohio St.,
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Conference Registration:
Registration for the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference is now available!!
Virtual Attendee Registration Deadlines & Prices:
- Virtual Early-bird (before December 31, 2024) = $85 with Early-bird discount
- Virtual Attendee (after December 31, 2024) = $100 per attendee
In-Person Attendee Registration Deadlines & Prices:
- In-Person Early-bird (before December 31, 2024) = $200 with Early-bird discount
- In-Person (December 31, 2024 - February 16, 2025) = $250 per attendee
- In-Person Late (after February 16, 2025) = $300 with late fee
Important Registration Information:
- You must register using the email tied to your Zoom account.
- If you don't have Zoom account, you will need to create one. You can sign-up for a free, basic account here: https://zoom.us/signup#/signup
- If your registration payment method is not a credit or debit card, OR your organization is tax-exempt, please email with the ticket type and the email address associated with your Zoom account. We will send you an invoice, and apply the registration to the provided email.
- If you register via the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference Zoom Event using a credit or debit card, Stripe will charge a 2.9% + $.30 per transaction processing fee.
Registration Link:
To register for the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference using a credit or debit card, go to the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference on Zoom Event.
How to register via debit or credit card:
- Go to the 2025 KLAS Users' Conference on Zoom Events.
- Select the "Register' button.
- Select your desired ticket type.
- Complete the required registration information including using the email associated with your Zoom account.
- Submit payment via a debit or credit card.
- Your will receive a registration confirmation email upon successful completion of this process.
3/14/2024 e-Braille Circulation Webinar
During this session, Katy Patrick discussed features and functionality in KLAS, including machine management and duplication workflows, as well as tips & tricks to help KLAS libraries prepare for and / or better manage their e-Braille Circulation.
The recording from 3/14/2024 is now available:
4/13/23 Preparing for EBraille Webinar
Are you looking forward to circulating electronic braille for your patrons? Curious about braille Duplication but not sure where to start?
On April 13, James Gleason, Deputy Director, Perkins Library, and Katy Patrick, Technical Writer, Keystone Systems, discussed some cleanup you may want to work on, settings to check on or think about, and the setup Keystone can do for you.
Below are the slide deck in PowerPoint and PDF format, chat transcript, and webinar recording:
5/1/2024 Issuing MoC Webinar
On May 1, 2025 we got together and talked magazines on cartridge (MoC)! We shared the current status and coming improvements, answered questions, and did our best to start you out on the right foot. As usual, this session was recorded for those who can't join us live.
- What: Issuing Magazines on Cartridge (MoC) Webinar
- Presenter: Katy Patrick,Technical Writer, Keystone Systems
5/1/24 Issuing Magazines on Cartridge (MoC) Webinar Part 2
5/1/24 Issuing Magazines on Cartridge (MoC) Webinar Part 1
Query to find BARD Only Patrons with Active Subscriptions
Here's the query Erin, AZ, requested during the webinar to find BARD Only patrons with active subscriptions:
Quick Search-
- Main Status | Equals | a
Advanced Search-
- Media | Pat Medium | Equals | db
- Media | ServeCode | Equals | bard [or "ob" or whatever code is used for "BARD only" patrons]
- Subscription | KLAS ID | [see below]
- Subscription | End Date | Is Blank
For the subscription IDs, either use "In" and a comma-separated list of all MoC Serials
OR
use "Not In" and a list of the most common non-MoC serials, ex: SER-TBT2,SER-TBT4,SER-TBN2,SER-TBN9,SER-DDB9,SER-NWL8,SER-CAW1,SER-CAP1,SER-VET9,SER-CAL2
This query is not perfect, but it should give you a reasonable list of BARD-only patrons with active subscriptions (which may or may not be MoC serials) for you to review.
Bear in mind that these patrons have been receiving MoC Direct serials despite their BARD Only status, and may want to continue receiving them.
