Reminder: Proposals for ACRL 2017 Due Friday, October 14

Illinois Association of College & Research Libraries Forum (IACRL)

October 2, 2016

(via the Association of College & Research Libraries)

ACRL invites you to share your research and creative endeavors with your colleagues at the 2017 ACRL Conference, themed “At the Helm: Leading Transformation”. Submit your proposal via the call for participation, available on the conference website. The submission deadline is approaching! Poster session, roundtable discussion, TechConnect presentation, and Virtual Conference proposals are due Friday, October 14.

Why Present at ACRL 2017?

  • advocate for your research, project or initiative
  • expand your connections and get feedback from the best in the profession
  • boost your professional experience and confidence
  • invite new collaborations and opportunities into your life
  • inspire your colleagues by presenting on the most dynamic issues and ideas facing the profession
  • add your presentation to your C.V. and feel good about contributing to the profession
  • good work “juju” (it’s true–ACRL presenters receive good juju all year long)

A Format for Everyone

ACRL 2017 offers a variety of session formats to suit a wide range of presentation and learning styles. From first-time presenters to seasoned experts, there is a format best suited to your ideas.

Get Started

Consult the conference tags to stimulate your thinking and position your proposal within the conference theme. The tags will serve to create a conference map and guide attendees to themes of interest and inspiration.

Due Date Reminder

Poster session, roundtable discussion, TechConnect, and Virtual Conference webcast proposals are due Friday, October 14.

Check out the conference website for complete details. Questions should be directed toacrl@ala.org.

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