[Eril-l] Call for proposals: 2025 SLA Midwest Symposium (virtual, August 1)- due May 30

[Electronic Resources in Libraries discussion list]

The 2025 SLA Midwest Symposium will take place virtually (via Zoom) on Friday, August 1, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Central, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Eastern.

The symposium will feature invited keynotes as well as presentations from colleagues.

This year the planning committee is looking for presentation proposals on a wide variety of topics including (but not limited to):

-Case studies and practical applications of data
-Special libraries & artificial intelligence
-New, innovative projects or programs
-Taxonomy & knowledge management
-Leadership insights, tips, & tricks
-New careers in special libraries
-Advocacy for special libraries
-Negotiation skill- Tips for new librarians
-ROI for specialized libraries
-Research data management
-Other topics of interest to SLA communities

Presentation opportunities include educational sessions (20 minutes) and lightning talks (10 minutes).

Presentations from all types of specialized libraries (corporate, government, non-profits, health sciences, law, business, etc.) and specialized collections are invited. Membership in SLA is not required (nor is being from the Midwest). We strongly encourage students to propose a session! Registration will be required but this will be a free symposium.

Please fill out this form by Friday, May 30, 2025:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1metJPW6kgIxtn0yEpJLp4gH9vE2ENryS8Ulruc6WONk/preview.

Speakers will be notified by Friday, June 13, 2025.

For questions, please contact Marydee Ojala, marydee at xmission.com<mailto:marydee at xmission.com>.


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