BOLT Conference 2025

Insignia provides ways to collaborate with teachers, schedule emailed notifications, and access everything you need with just one click. Districts all around Texas are discovering that, with Insignia, you get much more functionality for your buck. Our integrated system includes textbook, asset, and library management systems. Come and see why Insignia is taking Texas by storm.

Unlock the potential of Google tools to enhance your role as a school librarian and elevate the learning experiences in your library. This session will focus on practical applications of tools like Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, and Classroom to help librarians streamline workflows, organize digital resources, and foster collaboration with teachers and students. Participants will explore strategies for creating engaging library programs, managing collections digitally, and using Google tools to support research and literacy initiatives. Leave equipped with actionable ideas to transform your library into a dynamic hub of digital learning.

Building a school or classroom library is more complicated than buying what you like at Barnes and Noble or Amazon. Once you layer on the requirements of The Reader Act, an educator really needs to know what they are expected to do under the law. This session will focus on the steps of the process with best practices. We will cover the whole process from selection, to weeding, and book challenges. Content will be great for anyone new to the classroom or library as well as seasoned teachers, librarians and administrators.

As a librarian, you play a pivotal role in guiding students and educators toward effective use of digital resources. In this session, discover how to maximize TexQuest to enhance your library’s offerings and empower your school community. Learn to navigate TexQuest’s diverse tools, from research databases and academic journals to multimedia and citation aids, while exploring strategies to promote these resources across campus. Gain practical tips for integrating TexQuest into library programs, supporting classroom instruction, and fostering a culture of curiosity and independent learning. Walk away with actionable ideas to elevate your library’s impact using TexQuest!