Presentations & Publications
Here is a listing of my past presentations, posters, publications, and other contributions in accessibility, Drupal, libraries, and technology.
All presentation slides linked on this site are excerpts from the full presentations. If you would like a copy of any whole presentation abstracted here, please contact me.
Presentations
- Lynch, Katherine. “Using Drupal for Responsive Accessibility and Design.” DrupalCamp Chicago. One N Wacker, Chicago. 10 December 2011. Presentation.
Abstract | Contact me for slides
- "The Benefits of Accessibility."
Drupaldelphia 2011. Alter Hall, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.
Also accepted for presentation at Capital Camp DC 2011, Marvin Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC.
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- "Drupal Accessibility and Government Discussion."
Lynch, Katherine and Grey Brooks. Capital Camp DC 2011, Marvin Center, George Washington University, Washington, DC.
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- "Libraries Going Mobile with Drupal."
Drupal IG Meeting Annual 2011, 2011 ALA Annual Conference. LITA Drupal Interest Group, American Library Association. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA.
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- "Rich Media Accessibility - How to Integrate Audio, Video, and More into Online Learning Tools Accessibly."
Drexel e-Learning Conference 2.0. Behrakis Grand Hall, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
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- "Tweet Me How?: The Accessibility Issues Facing Social Media Integration in e-Learning Interfaces."
Drexel e-Learning Conference 2.0. Behrakis Grand Hall, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.
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- "Advanced Accessibility in Drupal."
DrupalCon Chicago 2011. Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, Chicago, IL.
Slides | Abstract
- "Accessibility in Drupal 6 and Drupal 7 Overview."
Drupaldelphia 2010. Temple University Alter Hall, Philadelphia.
Abstract (coming soon) | Contact me for slides
- "Theming Views: get it to 'look right.'"
DrupalCamp Chicago 2010. University of Chicago Law School, Chicago.
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- "Thick, Rich, and Accessible: incorporate dynamic content, scripting, and media accessibly."
DrupalCamp Chicago 2010. University of Chicago Law School, Chicago.
Abstract | Contact me for slides - "Accessibility in Drupal 6 and Drupal 7: Contribute accessible modules and themes."
DrupalCon San Francisco. Moscone Center, San Francisco.
Abstract | Contact me for slides - "Shh! This is a Drupal-Powered Library!"
Lynch, Katherine, Amy Qualls-McClure, and Tammy Allgood. DrupalCon San Francisco. Moscone Center, San Francisco.
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- "Drupal 7 Accessibility."
Drupal Spring JAM 2010. UIC Innovation Center, Chicago.
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- "Build for the Library with Drupal."
Ex Libris Mid Atlantic User Group 2009. Binghamton University, Binghamton.
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- "Create Accessible Websites: What to do, what to ask for."
ATIA Chicago 2009. Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, Schaumburg.
Abstract | Blog entry | Contact me for slides
- "WCAG 2.0: What Every Themer and Developer Should Know."
Drupaldelphia 2009. W. W. Hagerty Library, Philadelphia.
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- "For All: Accessibility Standards for the New Web."
eduWEB Conference 2009. Doubletree Hotel, Chicago.
Abstract | Blog entry | Contact me for slides
Publications
- Lynch, Katherine. “Creating a Seamless Cross-Platform Online Experience for Mobile Users.” Code4Lib Journal 16 (2012).
- Greening of Drexel Libraries: Supporting Drexel Green Initiative - co-authored by Jay Bhatt and Peggy Dominy, presented at Drexel Research Day, April 2009
Abstract, Image, and Description
- Built Around a Blog: Using Web Technology to Reach and Teach Students - accepted at IASL 2009
Abstract
Sadly, I was unable to attend this conference at the last minute, so the poster was not displayed. The abstract was printed in the conference's publication.
Contact me for conference proceedings.
Panels & Speaking Engagements
- "Observing User Behaviors in Social Media."
Temple-Penn-Drexel Symposium. Liacouras Center, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Presentation and Panelist.
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- "The Open Web: Modern Web Accessibility Techniques and Developments."
Computer Science Department Guest Speaker Series. Holman Hall, The College of New Jersey, Ewing, NJ. Speaking Engagement.
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Contributions and Other Things
- "Podcast 93: Teaching Mistakes."
Interview by Dennis Lembree. Web Axe. Web. 7 December 2011. http://webaxe.blogspot.com/2011/12/podcast-93-teaching-mistakes.html. Podcast Interview.
- "Drupal Voices 213: Katherine Lynch on Advanced Accessibility."
Interview by Kent Bye. Drupal Voices. Web. 9 March 2011. http://www.lullabot.com/podcasts/drupal-voices-213-katherine-lynch-on-ad.... Podcast Interview.
- "Drupal Voices 99: Katherine Lynch on Accessibility Tips for Websites."
Interview by Kent Bye. Drupal Voices. Web. 11 May 2010. http://www.lullabot.com/podcasts/drupal-voices-99-katherine-lynch-on-acc.... Podcast Interview.
- Using Web 2.0 Applications as Information Awareness Tools (link to presentation) by Jay Bhatt and Dana Denick with contributions by Katherine Lynch - Drexel E-Learning Symposium 2009
I contributed several slides about RSS, XML, and social networks for this presentation. My contact information appears on the last slide.
- WordPress Extensions for Research Guides/Blogs - Code4Lib 2009
A whole bunch of us in an open-source movie! :)
- iSchool Faculty Research Meeting with Hagerty Library - June 2009
I took part in this really cool "speed-dating" formatted research meeting. We each had five minutes to talk about some cool research projects. I'm at about 30 minutes.

