CFP: Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC) 2020

July 22, 2019

The Southern Alberta Library Conference (SALC) 2020 Planning Committee is inviting proposals for concurrent sessions for its conference in Lethbridge, AB, March 5th – 7th, 2020.

Looking Back. Moving Forward.

Hindsight is 20/20. It’s easy to know the right thing to do after the fact: what worked, what didn’t, what could be done differently? Join us at the 11th annual Southern Alberta Library Conference, as we reflect on how libraries can move forward, together!

The Committee invites session proposals that highlight ways in which libraries are looking back in order to move forward. The Committee will give preference to sessions that can be categorized into one of the following streams:

• Governance & Management
• Library Services & Programming
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Past Reflection & Future Planning

We encourage all proposals to consider how the subject matter can be applied to rural libraries.

Concurrent sessions are 75 minutes in length.

Lightning Strike Sessions

Lightning strike sessions will feature 3 separate presenters within the regular 75 minute timeslots. Each presenter will be given 15 minutes to present, with time at the end of the presentations for questions from the floor. The Committee is interested in hearing from individuals with experience in the following areas:

• Friends of the library societies
• Human Resources
• Library programming
• Community partnerships
• Grant writing

Poster Exhibits

Poster exhibits will be placed on exhibit tables alongside regular conference exhibits. Poster exhibits can include table top displays, trifold boards, brochures & pamphlets, etc.  Submitters are not expected to man their displays at all times, but may do so during breaks if they so wish. The Planning Committee is calling for poster exhibits from Not for Profit Organizations and Libraries that showcase:

• Services
• Programs
• Special projects
• Successful partnerships

To submit a proposal, return this completed form to salc@chinookarch.ca

Deadline for proposal submission is September 6th, 2019. Should your proposal be accepted, you will receive free conference registration.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kerby Elfring, Reconciliation Coordinator & Conference Coordinator
Chinook Arch Regional Library System
403-380-1523
kelfring@chinookarch.ca