top of page

Professional Development Opportunity

SLA Midwest (virtual) Symposium: call for proposals


The SLA Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and St. Louis communities invite you to share your knowledge and experiences! Take part in an exciting annual virtual event featuring colleagues from around the Midwest. This year’s theme is the Transformation of Librarianship. SLA membership is not required to submit (and registration fee will be waived), but topics should relate to special librarianship or specialized libraries, services, collections.

The 2022 SLA Midwest Symposium will take place on Friday, June 10 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central. You are invited to propose one (or both) of the following:

· Lighting talk (super-focused 10 minute talk on your topic)

· Education session (30-60 min)

Presenters who have recently begun/completed a project/initiative, published an article/blog post, or shifted their career in some way are especially encouraged to submit a proposal. Students are also invited to submit.

Submit your 2022 SLA Midwest Symposium proposal

Proposals are due Monday, May 9, 2022. Presenters will be notified by Friday, May 13. If you have any questions, please contact Valerie Moore slailpresidentelect@gmail.com.


11 views0 comments

Recent Posts

See All

Reminder! We will have a hybrid meeting at the Joint Spring Conference in Rough River Dam State Park. It will take place on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 3:45pm-5pm CST (4:45pm-6pm EST). If you are

Rough Water Behind Us, Smooth Sailing Ahead March 29 – 31, 2023 Rough River Dam State Resort Park Registration Register here Full conference registration rate is $160 or $175 for non-members One day r

Please see the free professional development opportunity for Midwest MLA Chapter members below: Hi Midwest Chapter Members, I’m excited to announce that the Midwest Chapter/MLA has received funding fr

bottom of page