<div dir="ltr"><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">We are sending a reminder that the call for proposals for NASIG Autumn virtual conference (October 15-17, 2024) is still open.  </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">We are accepting proposals for the following session types:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Short (7 minutes)</span></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">: fitting for concise overviews or burgeoning ideas</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Medium (15 minutes)</span></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">: perfect for case studies</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Long (30 minutes):</span></strong><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)"> ideal for more detailed presentations</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li></ul><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">All of the session types are ideal for demonstrations. If you have an idea better suited for a longer session (1 hour), a panel discussion, or a workshop, please consider submitting your idea when the call for proposals for the 2025 NASIG Annual Conference comes out later this year.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Please submit your proposals here: <a href="https://nasig.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=2RQOF6%2fmvq0zH6eih2ID41LP51b3ytQoZCa%2bzJ2hZHVUvYerlxcphhT5%2fhRSUxPjMJVi9xKDU64EwKyiuWJhqW6GGmU3y7xTwijc2xBg8%2f4%3d" style="color:blue"><strong><span style="color:rgb(56,88,233)">https://forms.gle/ZzvitVt69SgCG247A</span></strong></a> by <strong>Monday, August 19, 2024.</strong></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Whether you are new to libraries, working towards your MLIS, or have many years of experience, we are interested in learning more about your work with:</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom:0in"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">New or evolving tools, such as AI</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Open Source library systems</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Collection development and assessment</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Licensing trends and workflows</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Cataloging practices</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;color:black;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">And more!</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></li></ul><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Sessions may present a research study report, an analysis of a practical problem-solving effort, new findings related to a previously shared NASIG webinar or conference presentation, or a description of an innovative program that may interest the NASIG community. Demonstrations are particularly effective in the virtual format. This is not an opportunity to promote or denigrate a specific vendor, product, or service.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">#NASIGAutumn is an entirely virtual event, open to speakers and attendees globally. Speakers will receive free registration. We intend to make NASIG Autumn content more widely available after the conference. Additional details will be included in the Speaker MOU.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">The deadline for submission is Monday, August 19, 2024, after which our planning committee will convene and review all submissions. If you need an extension or any assistance with your submission, please do not hesitate to contact us at <strong><a href="mailto:nasig-autumn@nasig.org" style="color:blue">nasig-autumn@nasig.org</a></strong></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><p style="margin:12pt 0in;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">Many thanks in advance!</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">NASIG Virtual Conference Committee (VCC)</span><br><div><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(16,21,23)">CJ Garcia</span></div><div><font color="#101517" face="Arial, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16px">NASIG Social Media Coordinator-in-training</span></font></div></div>