(via Gwen Gregory, University of Illinois at Chicago)<\/p>\n
The Exchange: An ALCTS\/LITA\/LLAMA Collaboration<\/a> brings together experiences, ideas, expertise, and individuals from the three ALA divisions. Broadly organized around the theme of “Building the Future Together<\/strong>,” the Exchange will examine the topic in relation to collections, leadership, technology, innovation, sustainability, and collaborations.<\/p>\n Participants from diverse areas of librarianship will find the three days of presentations, panels, and lightning rounds both thought-provoking and highly relevant to their current and future career paths. The Exchange will engage a wide range of presenters and participants, facilitating enriching conversations and learning opportunities. Everyone, divisional members and non-members alike, are encouraged to register and bring their questions, experiences, and perspectives to the events.<\/p>\n Registration opens the week of November 4<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The three-day virtual event will feature the following themes and topics:<\/p>\n Day 1 (Monday, May 4) – Leadership and Change Management<\/strong><\/p>\n Discover how people working in libraries are supporting their organizations through change, including identifying and overcoming barriers to success and managing change across the career lifecycle.<\/p>\n Day 2 (Wednesday, May 6) – Continuity and Sustainability<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn from your colleagues about how to create sustainable services, how to update data to current standards, and how to preserve legacy data and artifacts.<\/p>\n Day 3 (Friday, May 8) – Collaborations and Cooperative Endeavors<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out how people working in libraries are developing cooperative endeavors around collections and technical services, governance and leadership, and technology.<\/p>\n Interested in leading or contributing to a session? The Exchange Working Group is now accepting proposals. Learn more about the proposal submission process<\/a>, including submission criteria and how to submit.<\/p>\n