Opening Keynote by Melissa Jacobs Melissa Jacobs is the Director of Library Services for the NYC Department of Education/New York City School Library System. Melissa started her career as an elementary school librarian and then spent 14 years as the Coordinator for Library Services. Melissa has been named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker and has contributed to School Library Journal, Knowledge Quest, Teacher Librarian, and School Library Connection. In her spare time, she enjoys relaxing with her husband, two daughters, two orange cats, and Chiweenie.
Closing Remarks by Tim Salem Tim Salem, Scotts Ridge Middle School principal and recipient of the 2022 American Association of School Libraries (AASL) Distinguished School Administrator Award!