[Eril-l] Save the date / call for proposals: 2025 SLA Midwest Symposium (virtual, Aug 1)

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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 related to specialized libraries 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 (health sciences, law, business, etc.) and specialized collections are invited. Registration cost is waived for presenters and students. Membership in SLA is not required (nor is being from the Midwest). We strongly encourage students to propose a session!

Please fill out the form below by Friday, May 30. Speakers will be notified by Friday, June 13.
2025 SLA Midwest Symposium Proposal Submission Form - Google Forms<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1metJPW6kgIxtn0yEpJLp4gH9vE2ENryS8Ulruc6WONk/edit>

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

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