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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#467886" vlink="#96607D" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We are pleased to announce that the NASIG Autumn virtual conference is scheduled to take place online October 14-16, 2025, and the call for proposals is now open.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Session Types Available:</b> We are accepting proposals for the following session types:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Short (7 minutes): fitting for concise overviews or burgeoning ideas<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Medium (15 minutes): perfect for case studies<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'>Long (30 minutes): ideal for more detailed presentations<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>All session types are ideal for demonstrations. If you have an idea that would be 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 2026 NASIG Annual Conference comes out later this year.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Submission Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Topics of Interest:</b> 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:<o:p></o:p></p><ul style='margin-top:0in' type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>New or evolving tools, such as AI<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Open Source library systems<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Collection development and assessment<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Licensing trends and workflows<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>Cataloging practices<o:p></o:p></li><li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'>And more!<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Sessions may present a report of a research study, 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 be of interest to the NASIG community. Demonstrations are particularly effective in the virtual format. You can view the NASIG 2024 schedule and recordings to get an idea of topics selected in the past. Please note that this is not an opportunity to promote or denigrate a specific vendor, product, or service.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Event Details:</b> NASIG Autumn 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.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>How to Submit:</b> Please submit your proposal using our online form: <a href="https://forms.gle/dDz6uvNjyupXAHHV8">https://forms.gle/dDz6uvNjyupXAHHV8</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The deadline for submission is Friday, August 22, 2025, 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 <a href="mailto:nasig-autumn@nasig.org">nasig-autumn@nasig.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We look forward to receiving your proposals and to another engaging virtual conference this fall.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>NASIG Autumn Committee<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>___<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Submitted by Matthew Ragucci<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>NASIG Social Media Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>