[spcollig] reminder: proposals for Special Libraries Association Midwest Symposium (online Fri., June 10, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM CDT) due Mon., May 9

[Edwards, Eric A]

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(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University)


The SLA (Special Libraries Association) Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and St. Louis communities invite you to share your knowledge and experiences! Take part in an exciting annual virtual event featuring colleagues from around the Midwest. This year's theme is the Transformation of Librarianship. SLA membership is not required to submit (and registration fee will be waived for presenters), but topics should relate to special librarianship or specialized libraries, services, collections.



The 2022 SLA Midwest Symposium will take place on Friday, June 10, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT. You are invited to propose one (or both) of the following:

  *   ? ?Lightning talk (super-focused 10 minute talk on your topic)
  *   Education session (30-60 min)?

Presenters who have recently begun/completed a project/initiative, published an article/blog post, or shifted their career in some way are especially encouraged to submit a proposal. Students are also invited to submit.



Topics to consider:


  *   Collecting/utilizing data, data management
  *   Evolving role of libraries, librarians
  *   Information ethics
  *   Copyright/intellectual property
  *   Diversity, equity, inclusion
  *   Transformative agreements and open access


Proposals are due Monday, May 9. To submit a proposal, please go to https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScb5esdZpGvptbl7flRwj_IZV2IWIKi0ibl7LWbNRsKFs37nA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0__;!!DZ3fjg!_GsX3GwVl_HoZrwmHyjcO4xWwyfelqbZcyL6VsFcL_bb418zpRWn2A8sKBHIUh_pAIe1Em3VAwgqUwNsPyIAiBc2QV8$ . Presenters will be notified by Friday, May 13.

If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Moore, at slailpresidentelect at gmail.com.








Eric A. Edwards
Interlibrary Loan Librarian
Illinois State Library
Gwendolyn Brooks Building
300 S. 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701-1796
eedwards at ilsos.gov<mailto:eedwards at ilsos.gov>
(217) 558-1928
(217) 782-4446--Fax








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