(via Kendall Hobbs, Wesleyan University)<\/p>\n
Joint Call for Proposals<\/strong><\/p>\n Joint Annual Conference: Finding the Balance<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a02020 ACRL New England Chapter (ACRL\/NEC) &\u00a0 New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG – A Special Interest Group of ACRL\/NEC)<\/strong><\/p>\n May 26-27, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Rhode Island Convention Center<\/strong><\/p>\n Providence, RI<\/strong><\/p>\n Library work is often a balancing act. We seek proposals from staff, faculty, administrators, and students in all areas of librarianship that explore the ways we find balance in our profession, among our coworkers, patrons or students, and with our lives beyond the workplace.<\/p>\n About the 2020 Two-Day Conference:\u00a0 ACRL New England Chapter and New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) are joining up to offer two days of conference engagement: May 26 will focus primarily on instruction, while May 27 will include all areas of librarianship (including instruction).<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May 26: A day dedicated to library instruction and led by NELIG.\u00a0 There will be no vendors on this day. There will be social events in the evening.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 May 27: A day dedicated to all areas of librarianship and led by ACRL\/NEC.\u00a0 A variety of vendors will be exhibiting on this day. There will be a poster session on this day.<\/p>\n There are many ways to interpret this year’s conference theme; we encourage your creative ideas. Topics may include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Wellness initiatives in libraries<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Growing sustainable instruction programs<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Balancing the instructional needs of diverse library users<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Balancing budgets<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Balancing space needs in libraries<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Developing balanced collections for all user needs<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Work-life balance<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Balancing cataloging metadata in diverse formats<\/p>\n Proposal Due Date: Friday, January 24, 2020, 10:59 PM CDT<\/strong><\/p>\n Submit your proposal and find details about session formats and submission requirements at https:\/\/forms.gle\/EZrq6ygynKfsZdBE9<\/a><\/p>\n