Propose a Session (Due Date 3/4/24)

JavaScript isn't enabled in your browser, so this file can't be opened. Enable and reload.

The Vermont Library Association is pleased to announce the 129th VLA conference to be held at Killington Grand Resort Hotel and Conference Center.

Our Call for Proposals due date is March 4, 2024.

Libraries are facing unprecedented challenges to our profession. Through this one-day conference, we seek ways to empower and connect our communities with resources, prepare to protect intellectual freedom, and offer solidarity from our smallest libraries to our biggest. Learning from each other is powerful and we hope you will share your expertise with fellow library professionals.

We seek presentations of varying topics but especially encourage proposals on the topics provided below, and sessions that can be scaled to suit smaller and larger libraries.

Email *

Your Name *

Email *

Mobile Number *

Which conference topic does your idea best align with?
*

Intellectual Freedom (e.g. Banned books, Book and/or program challenges, censorship, privacy)

Writing policies to prepare and protect our communities

Mitigating the effects of climate change on our collections, buildings, communities

Providing services to unhoused populations/underserved populations

Protecting the self (e.g self care, managing stress, preventing burnout)

Practical ideas for smaller libraries

What session format would you prefer? Note that conference organizers may suggest a different format if we have overlapping proposals on a similar theme.
*

Panel discussion with 3-6 approaches addressing a common theme or user need

Interactive workshop with one or more activities for the audience

Traditional presentation with time for questions

Author talk with reading Robert Broder

VLA Division roundtable discussions

Book Awards and VLA Awards

Brief presentation of a single example or project as part of a longer program: 5 Minutes of Fame/Spark presentation

Poster session

Other:

What technology will you need to use? Check all that apply.
*

Visual aid: Powerpoint slides

Visual aid: Another slide sharing or presentation software (please specify under "other")

Visual aid: An active internet connection

My visual component also requires audio (i.e. slide decks, websites, or videos with sound)

Visual aid: an audio or video file that you have saved on a device.

Visual aid: a place to display a poster and other materials.

Microphones for multiple presenters or panelists.

Apps installed on audience devices so they can participate in activities (i.e. polls or exercises during an interactive workshop)

My presentation only requires a microphone for one speaker.

Other:

Required

Briefly describe your proposal. In 200-300 words, include the main points, themes, examples, and/or activities if the session will be interactive. Include the names of any additional speakers or panelists and their affiliations.

Target audience (select no more than 2)
*

Public libraries

Academic Libraries

Friends and Trustees

Historical societies, archives, and other special libraries

Required

We value inclusion and access for all participants and presenters. We are pleased to provide accommodations for this event. Please let us know any accommodations you may need.

Additional comments that were addressed above.

Submit

Clear form

Never submit passwords through Google Forms.

This form was created inside of Vermont Library Association. Report Abuse

Forms