The Difference is You Conference 2026
- Difference is You (DIY) Conference: is the only statewide conference especially for support staff and non-MLS librarians
- Date: Friday, September 25, 2026, 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM, Eastern
- Location: Indiana State Library, 140 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana
- DIY Award nominations – tentatively open April 13 to May 15 (only 2 nominations may be submitted by one person)
- Registration fee ($30) – tentatively due August 21
- Presentations & Schedule: to be determined
Call out for DIY Conference session suggestions or submissions – click here for survey link
Pro tips for attending conference:
- Make sure you dress in layers (some rooms are warm & others cooler)
- Bring these items if needed – a water bottle, notebook, tote bag
- Make sure to bring your parking voucher in with you so it can be validated at the registration desk
- Click here for a map to the parking areas
- Click here for 2nd & 4th floor plans of the Indiana State Library
- Construction – Ohio Street has had restrictions & Senate Avenue east of the State Library has had restrictions. It is probably best to take the Ohio Street entrance.
The Difference is You Support Staff Award
Difference is You Award Winners
- 2025 Amanda Wright
- 2024 Hannah Perin & Scott Winders
- 2023 LeRaye Cameron
- 2022 Maureen Haab
- 2021 Brandi Windston
- 2020 Agnes Dombrowski & Teri Schmidt
- 2019 Holly Poing
- 2018 Terri Nicholson
- 2017 Trina Evans
- 2016 Duane Henderdeen
2025 DIY Award Nominees
- Sarah Audiss
- Matthew Beckham
- Julie Christian
- Betty Earle
- Cathy Ervin
- Brittany Fletcher
- Linda Francis
- Jenny Hughes
- Juana Lopez
- Lesli Mackey
- Corlan McCollum
- Danijela Milinovic
- Heather Petro
- Ashley Poindexter
- Linda Ruhl
- Christine Sneed
- Anthony Suggs
- Ashley Wolfe
- Amanda Wright