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<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%">Proposals for
the 2022 Core Forum are now being accepted</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
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<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The October 2022 </span><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcoreforum.org%2F&data=05%7C01%7CJulene.Jones%40uky.edu%7Ca17112b78ce747db66eb08da2230b78a%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637859890615040064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=PwhWyYQ5jFy5qRMbwX2MCkFEhLjKMUgZJk3MYLkP7V4%3D&reserved=0" title="coreforum.org" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Core Forum</span></a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">in Salt
Lake City will be our first opportunity to celebrate the diverse and
interconnected library work of Core members. From October 13-15, we'll engage
the collective expertise of presenters and participants, facilitating
thought-provoking conversations over two days of presentations, table-top
exhibits, and poster sessions. In addition, attendees will have opportunities
to safely reconnect with colleagues during receptions, dine arounds, and in the
uncommons space.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:black"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">You are invited to submit a proposal for a thought-provoking and
highly-relevant to practitioners presentation in the following sections
within Core:</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt;color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
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</span><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Access and Equity</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%">Dedicated to
advocacy and equity in areas such as accessibility, copyright, dismantling
systemic racism, equity of access, open access, net neutrality, privacy, and
representative collections in all types of libraries. We support ALA's lobbying
efforts in these areas and provide programming and training in
support of equity, diversity, and inclusion, both within the division and the
profession.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Assessment</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Focuses on library assessment,
evaluation, and measurement regardless of type of library or activity. We
emphasize the role of assessment in demonstrating the impacts of our libraries.
Our work includes recommending and developing tools, methods, guidelines,
standards, and policies and procedures.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Buildings and Operations</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%">Brings together
librarians, library workers, and design professionals to analyze, discuss, and
share information related to academic, public, and school library buildings,
equipment, and furnishings. Topics addressed include, but are not limited
to, library site selection; building planning and architecture; library
furniture and equipment; interior design; maintenance and security of buildings
and property; disaster recovery.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Leadership and Management</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Provides librarians and library
staff from any positional level or library type who desire to impact the
broader profession a space to connect around the fundamental proficiencies and
knowledge necessary to lead a successful organization. We explore and develop
members' skills to create an inspiring vision, motivate people, and manage
complex projects. </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Metadata and Collections</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Addresses and improves all
aspects of acquisitions, cataloging, collections, continuing resources,
metadata, preservation, reformatting, and technical services in all types of
libraries. Examples of our work include, but are not limited to, sharing best
practices and knowledge in work areas that support collections and discovery;
identifying best practices for equity, diversity, and inclusion in the
development and description of collections; creation and input on standards and
best practices for selection, acquisition, description, access, and
preservation of information resources; preservation of both print, media, and
digital resources.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Technology</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Includes anyone in libraries,
archives, museums, and information-related organizations interested in leading
edge technology and applications for librarians and information providers,
everyone from absolute beginners to hi-tech professionals. We address the
planning, development, design, application, and integration of technologies
within the library and information environment, the impact of emerging
technologies on library service, and the effect of automated technologies on
people. </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Presentation Opportunities</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">SESSION -</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> Concurrent
sessions will be held on Friday and Saturday. Presentations will be 45 minutes
in length with 15 minutes for introduction and Q&A. Presenters are required
to present in-person and register at the discounted presenter rate.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">PRECONFERENCE -</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> Half-day
(3-4 hours) preconferences and tours (off-site venue) will be held on Thursday.
Presenters are required to present in-person and a modest honorarium will be
offered.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">POSTER - </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The
poster session offers the opportunity to share and promote work, research, and
ideas across the Forum's content areas identified in the bulleted list above.
Print poster presentations will be available throughout the Forum, with special
time reserved during the 2-day event for participants to ask questions and
engage in chat conversation with the presenters.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;margin:0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Proposals will be evaluated on
the following points:</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<ol style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="1" start="1"><li class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="color:black;margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Relevance to the Forum's program tracks and audience</span><span><span></span></span></li><li class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="color:black;margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Opportunities for learning and applicability to current
library trends</span><span><span></span></span></li><li class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="color:black;margin:0in 0in 12pt;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion</span><span><span></span></span></li></ol>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><i><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">We
encourage diversity in presenters from a wide range of background, libraries,
and experiences. We deliberately seek and strongly encourage submissions from
underrepresented groups, such as women, people of color, the LGBTQA+ community,
and people with disabilities. We also strongly encourage submissions from
public, school, and special libraries.</span></i><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Vendors
wishing to submit a proposal should partner with a library representative who
is evaluating/using the product or service.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Presenters
will submit final presentation slides and/or electronic content (video, audio,
etc.) to be made available online following the event. Presenters will be able
to register at a discounted rate and participate in the Forum as attendees.</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">The 2022
Forum will be held October 13-15, 2022 at the Hilton Salt Lake City Center in
Salt Lake City, UT.</span></b><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Registration
will open in June.</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> Check the Core Forum website for program announcements and<span style="background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%"> <a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.informz.net%2Fala%2Fpages%2FCore_Forum_opt_in&data=05%7C01%7CJulene.Jones%40uky.edu%7Ca17112b78ce747db66eb08da2230b78a%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637859890615040064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=9THm7cVT11WCfdvs1b1k3FrpkDKoCdhnrpVoiaeMCEQ%3D&reserved=0" title="https://ala.informz.net/ala/pages/Core_Forum_opt_in" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline">join the list for ongoing Forum updates.</a></span></span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"> </span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">Ready to
submit your proposal? </span></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLSespfYpt-97Uedg1pqX8UXNAPcNcairG9Voyl5m0U0XvZLaAA%2Fviewform&data=05%7C01%7CJulene.Jones%40uky.edu%7Ca17112b78ce747db66eb08da2230b78a%7C2b30530b69b64457b818481cb53d42ae%7C0%7C0%7C637859890615040064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BV7oVsngz1o5E2mXpcacbtqg5bZotz1ZLRz%2FBeJwnjY%3D&reserved=0" title="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSespfYpt-97Uedg1pqX8UXNAPcNcairG9Voyl5m0U0XvZLaAA/viewform" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><b><span style="font-size:12pt">Complete the Proposal
Form before the May 20 deadline.</span></b></a></span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:black">For
questions, contact the Forum Planning Chair or Core Staff:</span><span style="color:rgb(32,31,30)"><span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc"><li class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="color:black;margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Wendy Tressler</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">,
Core Forum Planning Committee Chair, </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:wtressler@columbuslibrary.org" title="mailto:wtressler@columbuslibrary.org" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt">wtressler@columbuslibrary.org</span></a></span><span><span></span></span></li><li class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="color:black;margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Julie Reese</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">,
Core Director of Leadership & Learning, </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:jreese@ala.org" title="mailto:jreese@ala.org" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt">jreese@ala.org</span></a></span><span><span></span></span></li><li class="gmail-xxxmsonormal" style="color:black;margin:0in;background:white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">Tom Ferren</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif">,
Core Professional Development Program Officer, </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><a href="mailto:tferren@ala.org" title="mailto:tferren@ala.org" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt">tferren@ala.org</span></a></span><span><span></span></span></li></ul>
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