ICYMI: WLA Proposal Deadline has been extended to the end of May!

Greetings!  The WLA Programming Committee is now accepting proposals for the 2020 WLA annual conference! The conference will be held in Green Bay from October 27-30 at the KI Convention Center. The Conference already boasts a fantastic lineup of keynote speakers, including Sarah Vowell, Stephen Franck and Nigel Poor. Now we invite you to share your expertise and experiences with your colleagues this October.  In every library, large and small, there is a story to tell. Come tell your story at the WLA Conference and join trustees, academics, public librarians, special librarians, paraprofessionals and more as we grow together as a profession.  This year’s theme is Storytelling. Use the tracks and hot topics listed below to help shape your proposal. Your proposal does NOT have to line up with a particular track or hot topic. These are suggestions for what the Wisconsin library community wants to learn more about. Tracks this year include: Academic Archives/Local History Leadership/Library Management Wellness Programming/Community Engagement Social Justice/Issues and Advocacy Technology and Digital Services Youth and School Librarians Support Staff Small Libraries Hot Topics we are looking for: Data and Analytics Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Managing E-Resources Funding and Support Digitization Staff training Self-care Privacy Accessing Government Data Collaboration Community Outreach Customer Service SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSALS HERE PROGRAM SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MAY 29, 2020. Please feel free to contact us with questions. Thanks and we look forward to seeing your proposals! WLA 2019 Conference Program Committee: Barry McKnight (Chair) 608.789.8189 Kris Turner 608.262.7238 Mark Jochem 608.630.0270