Call for ProposalsMLA Spring Institute 2019: Growing, Networking, and Inspiring!March 27 – 29, 2019Double Tree by Hilton in Bay City, MICall For Proposals - Spring Institute 2019Submissions welcome through Friday, November 9, 2018.The 2019 MLA Spring Institute Conference theme is Growing, Networking, and Inspiring, and those are exactly the experiences that the event will focus on. All topics are welcome to be proposed. Examples could be, but not limited to: early literacy, diversity, coding/STEM, grants/fundraising, music, personal development, avoiding burnout, self-care, programming, collections, and management. The conference will work to achieve the following goals and outcomes through its programs: Provide quality professional development for those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries.
Enable an opportunity for those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries to exchange relevant, actionable knowledge through networking.
Revitalize and inspire those serving youth (ages 0 – 18) in libraries.
Agreements and Selection Notification
Program Submission General Guidelines
Handouts & Evaluations
Selection CriteriaThe Spring Institute work group will use the following criteria in assessing the viability of including a program on the schedule. The work group retains the right to reject, modify, or combine proposals. Purpose: Does the proposal clearly identify a goal and outcome(s), and are those in line with goals and outcomes of the conference as a whole? Audience: Is the target audience clearly identified? Clarity: Is the proposal easy to understand with technological or industry jargon explained, if necessary, correct grammar and professionalism? Does the proposal clearly state concrete and specific topics/themes that you’ll be highlighting? Practicality: Is the topic appropriate for a conference breakout session in content, time, audience? Timeliness/Relevance: Is the topic of current interest, bringing new ideas and a fresh perspective to its intended audience and conference theme? Qualifications: Does the speaker(s) have sufficient background experience to present on said topic? Timeline (on or before)November 9, 2018 - Final day to submit program proposals November 30, 2018 - Selection notifications emailed from MLA to program presenters December 21, 2018 - Presenter agreements sent from MLA office to program presenters March 15, 2019 - Handouts received for posting on MLA website March 27 - 29, 2019 - Spring Institute Conference at Double Tree by Hilton in Bay City, MI QuestionsPlease feel free to contact the work group chair, Cassie Veselovsky at [email protected] or Leanne Sandoval with the Michigan Library Association at [email protected] with any questions you may have prior to your submission. Submission FormCall For Proposals - Spring Institute 2019
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