Call for Presenters: Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2016

November 6, 2015

Saskatchewan Libraries Conference 2016
May 5-7, 2016
Radisson Hotel Saskatoon, SK
http://saskla.ca/programs/2015-conference
Cooperation Saskatchewan Style: 20 Years of Success

The Saskatchewan Library Association (SLA) is a province-wide, volunteer, charitable organization with a mandate to further the development of library service. The vision of SLA is to support Saskatchewan library staff and libraries in the pursuit of excellent library service for all. The Association supports the activities of all Saskatchewan libraries, including school, public, academic, and special libraries.

Saskatchewan’s Multitype Library Board (MLB) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2016 with the passage of the provincial government’s The Libraries Co-operation Act, 1996. SLTA and SLA passed motions in 1985 and 1985 respectively to establish a large forum to discuss library issues facing Saskatchewan. It is bringing together around 250 delegates, exhibitors, and presenters representing a variety school, public, academic, and special libraries from municipal and rural regions across the province as well as other organization and those that work with the Multitype Library Board (MLB).

The theme this year, Cooperation Saskatchewan Style: 20 Years of Success, will provide an opportunity for libraries and library workers to explore cooperation between libraries and various other organizations in various contexts and to celebrate their work in providing programs and services. We continue to value diversity and are also looking for presenters that provide presentations that focus on issues of inclusivity and diversity.

We invite you to join the celebration and submit a proposal to present at the conference.

Session Options:

Concurrent session presenter – Share ideas, programs, or research. These are typically a 50 minute session – 40 minute presentation with 10 minutes for Q & A. Presenters may be: a) from the library community or b) from outside the library community. Presenters will be selected from submissions by the Program Committee.

Spotlight On – A short session along with 1 or 2 other presenters – each having 15 minutes and sharing a final 5 minute Q & A. Presenters will be selected from submissions by the Program Committee.

Poster Session – Proposals for each poster will include the following conditions: a display space of approximately 45″ X 45″ with some table space in front.; set up following the Keynote on the morning of May 6 to be available for viewing throughout the day; and with the presenter in attendance from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Confirmation of Sessions

The program committee will review all presenter submissions and by late December you will receive an email confirming your participation in the conference. You will be asked to respond within 2 weeks and provide equipment needs, a biography, a photo, a final version of your brief presentation description for the program, and an your acceptance of the time and date for your session on the schedule. Program changes must be requested within the 2 week period following the confirmation of your presentation.

Social Events (still in draft form)

We invite all of our presenters to socialize with our delegates at conference social events.

Thursday May 5th
7:00 pm – 7:30 pm Welcome and Introductions
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm Mary Donaldson Memorial Lecture (presenter and location TBA)
8:30 pm– 10:00 pm SLA President’s Welcome Reception

Friday May 6th
11:00 am– 1:00 pm Exhibit Hall opens (Welcome announcements, prize giveaways, lunch)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Exhibitors Social
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Banquet Awards and Saskatchewan Book Awards Reading
7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Read Sask Social with SaskBooks (cash bar) AND MANY SURPRISES

Conference Registration

All presenters will be required to register for the conference as delegates if they are attending any portion of the conference other than their own presentation. Conference registration will not be complimentary for presenters. Banquet tickets are included as part of the delegate registration and additional tickets may be purchased.

Expenses

As part of the presenter submission process, you will be asked to submit a request for expenses as some coverage of travel and accommodations may be available for presenters. Upon confirmation by the Conference Program Committee of your presentation date, time, and location; you will be notified of the expenses for which you have been approved. Receipts will be required.

Presenter submissions are due by November 30, 2015!!

Submit your proposal online.

If you have questions, please contact:
Judy Nicholson
Executive Director
Saskatchewan Library Association
slaexdir@sasktel.net or call: 306.780.9413