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Call for Proposals: Marigold Library System Conference 2025

Call for Proposals: Marigold Library System Conference 2025

December 2, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that the 2025 Marigold Library System Conference will be held in Calgary on Monday, May 26, 2025.

The theme of the 2025 Conference is Balance, Books, and Belonging.

In today’s dynamic economic and social climate, the expectations placed on library staff, volunteers, and stakeholders are ever-increasing. While the challenges of delivering public library service on a limited budget, striving for work-life balance, and handling frontline social issues during the workday may feel daunting, this year’s conference is here to empower you. You will discover strategies to support your patrons, staff, and volunteers while building resilience within your organization and balancing personal well-being. You will learn how your library spaces, collections, and more can enhance and foster a sense of belonging for all. Join us to learn valuable skills and techniques and create a positive path forward – for our libraries and for ourselves!

The Planning Committee invites session proposals which may benefit, support, or inspire library staff and board members. The 2025 Marigold Library System Conference will highlight innovative work and programs that address diversity, staff management, board development, and more in the library world and beyond.

Possible session topics include:

  • Mental health and wellness
  • Human resources and leadership
  • Programming for all ages, including programs run in small spaces on small budgets
  • Communications, marketing, and advocacy
  • Board development
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Safety and security in the library
  • Technology
  • Customer service

*Other topics of interest will be considered.

Please fill out the online form to submit a proposal. Note that both full-length (one hour) and lightning strikes sessions will be considered.

The deadline for proposals is end of day Friday, January 31, 2025.

(Via Marigold Library System)

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