Criteria for Evaluation: 

All proposals will be reviewed and evaluated by the members of the Programs Committee based on these criteria: 

• Clarity and thoughtfulness of proposal - The Programs Committee favors proposals that are very clear about their content, explicit about what presenters will do in the session and what attendees will take from the session, and thoughtful in identifying a meaningful focus and providing a compelling rationale. Preference may be given to proposals that have a unique take or perspective on a relevant issue. 

• Connection to conference theme (see above) - While all proposals will be considered, the Programs Committee may favor proposals that directly address the conference theme, “Cultivating Community: Strengthening Roots, Supporting New Growth.” 

• Content and issues are timely (see list of potential topics for ideas) - The Programs Committee favors proposals that address issues of relevance to library work and workers, including those of broad significance as well as those specific to a particular area. 

Examples of potential topics:

• Innovative programs and services 

• Collaborations between librarians and libraries 

• Supporting and empowering marginalized/underrepresented groups in your community 

• Equity, diversity, and inclusion 

• Self-care

• Sustainability efforts 

• Sustaining library outreach 

• Marketing in libraries 

• Design thinking, re-imagining ourselves 

• Addressing digital equity gaps 

• Combating mis/disinformation

• Critical media literacy 

• Online teaching and learning in libraries 

• Community partnerships  

• Library advocacy

• Social justice and libraries  

• Financial health 

• Collection development 

• Cataloging for the future 

• Providing access to library materials to your community 

• Future of LIS education 

• Equity in library policies

• Mentoring 

• Genealogical research or local history

• Library programming 

• Digital citizenship 

Proposal Information Needed

• Primary Contact Name

• Primary Contact Email

• Primary Contact Library/Institution

• Membership Affiliation (NLCA, NCSLMA)

• Format of Proposed Program

• Presenter’s Name, Title, Library/Organization, and Email 

• Moderator’s Name, Title, Library/Organization, and Email (for Panel Discussions only)

• Pre-Conference Workshop OR Presentation Title

• Pre-Conference Workshop OR Presentation Description (maximum of 500 words)

• Pre-Conference Workshop OR Presentation Takeaways

• Related Tracks [will choose from list]

• Additional Information [Is there anything else you would like the Programs Committee to know about this proposal? (Section-sponsored: we encourage you to explore the association’s sections (https://nclaonline.org/Sections) to see if your topic relates to their scope/mission.You can reach out to one or multiple sections if you have interest in being sponsored, which is up to their discretion; Speaker's unique expertise on/relationship to this topic, etc.)