Name: Bridging Access: Creative Approaches to Community Connection
Start: 2026-04-22T08:30:00-0400
End: 2026-04-22T09:20:00-0400

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Bridging Access: Creative Approaches to Community Connection

Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT

200 A

Curious about the imaginative ways libraries connect with and support their communities? From checking out accessibility items to zines - and of course, offering unique programming - libraries find remarkable ways to build bridges to their users. A panel representing libraries from across the state will share stories - both successful and not-so-much - about how they keep their libraries accessible, relevant, and central to their communities. Come prepared to exchange ideas and leave with a new strategy for your library!

Moderators

Bess Robinson

Head of Research and Instructional Services, University Libraries, University of Memphis

Speakers

Miria Webb

Director, Clinton Public Library

Heidi Busch

Head of Circulation Services, Paul Meek Library - UTM

Dwight Hunter

Marketing and Assessment Librarian, Chattanooga State

Beth Williamson, CPACC

Program Manager, Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing | Nashville Public Library, Graduate Student, University of South Carolina

Beth Williamson is Program Manager for Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Nashville Public Library, a certified accessibility professional, and an MLIS student at the University of South Carolina. Her work focuses on inclusive public service, equitable library practice... Read More →

CYNTHIA MOYNIHAN

Equal Access Manager, Nashville Public Library - LSDHH/NTL

Equal Access- Accessibility in the Library. Nashville Talking Library for the reading disabled (cognitive, neurological, vision loss/blind, learning, physical) Library Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing/DeafBlind, Children's Department Sensory... Read More →

Wednesday April 22, 2026 8:30am - 9:20am EDT
200 A

Program Session

2026 TNLA Conference

Bess Robinson

Miria Webb

Heidi Busch

Dwight Hunter

Beth Williamson, CPACC

CYNTHIA MOYNIHAN

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2026 TNLA Conference

Bess Robinson

Miria Webb

Heidi Busch

Dwight Hunter

Beth Williamson, CPACC

CYNTHIA MOYNIHAN

Attendees (69)

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