Call for Proposals

We are seeking session proposals that speak to the theme of “Libraries in Transition: Persistence, Growth, and Adaptation.”

Topics may include but certainly aren't limited to: Film and AI, licensing and/or budgeting, navigating ideological challenges to our collections and/or programming, building cross-campus partnerships through film, student engagement, physical collection management, etc.

Anticipated Timeline:

Oct. 5 - Proposal Submission Period Opens

Oct. 21, 12pm CST - Proposal Submission Period closes

Oct. 26 - Submitters will receive selection decisions

Types of Proposals

Presentation

Session is a traditional presentation style, with one or two  presenters including slides, video, or other demonstration providing information on a sole topic. Presentation will be 20 minutes with additional 10 minute Q&A.

Panel Discussion

Discussion between 3-5 speakers with a moderator for 45-60 minutes including time for conversation and questions from attendees. Panels should focus around a topic or series of interlinked topics.

Interactive Workshop

Workshops can center any aspect of film librarianship. Potential topics can include collection development and management, budgeting, copyright, preservation, film archiving, cataloging, etc. Workshops may be 60 or 90 minutes with active participation and engagement opportunities for participants.