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MLA Conference – Call for Proposals

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Call for Proposals for the Manitoba Libraries Conference, May 18 & 19, 2023

We are excited to invite your submission of proposals for the 2023 Manitoba Library Association’s Virtual Conference, May 18 & 19, 2023.

This year’s conference theme is Access and Accessibility. We hope that this theme will inspire recognition, conversation, practicable tips and understanding around access and accessibility in libraries, with specific attention to the Accessibility for Manitobans Act and Accessibility Standard for Information and Communications, as well as topics addressing access and accessibility broadly – in keeping with MLA’s commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion as a key pillar in our programming.

Call for Proposals – 50th Annual Workshop on Instruction in Library Use (WILU)

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The 2023 Workshop for Instruction in Library Use (WILU) marks the 50th conference devoted to teaching and learning in libraries.

Presenters and attendees from Canada and beyond meet to discuss information literacy as it continuously evolves in various library settings.

The Program Committee invites proposals for the 50th edition of WILU hosted at McGill University located in Montreal, Québec, Canada from May 16 to 19, 2023.

Proposal requirements

Each proposal must contain:

  1. Name and e-mail address of primary contact
  2. Names and affiliations of other presenters
  3. Title and abstract (for the program should your proposal be accepted, up to 100 words)
  4. Description
    1. Presentation – up to 350 words
    2. Workshop – up to 500 words (include learning outcomes and active learning strategies)
    3. Panel discussion – up to 350 words

Proposals will be accepted until Monday, December 5, 2022 at midnight. Please note that presentations can be in English or in French.

To find out more check out the link here!

If you have questions or comments, please contact us at 2023wilu@gmail.com. 

SAVE THE DATE

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Manitoba Library Association is pleased to announce the return of MLA Conference

Save the Date: May 18-19, 2023

VIRTUAL DELIVERY

This year’s conference theme is Access and Accessibility. This theme will bring forward education with specific attention to the Accessibility for Manitobans Act and Accessibility Standard for Information and Communications, as well as topics addressing access and accessibility broadly – in keeping with MLA’s commitments to equity, diversity and inclusion as a key pillar in our programming.

Volunteer opportunities, call for proposals, and registration details to come!

 

 

MLA-SLA Joint Conference, June 14-16, 2021

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MLA/SLA Joint Conference logo and link to conference webpage

The theme of Libraries: Better Together reflects the essential role of libraries in building and promoting diversity, inclusivity, and equity and providing space for cultural and public engagement. Libraries are a proactive, future-oriented force in life-long learning, innovation, social connection, and the economic well-being of Manitoba and Saskatchewan. The conference will offer a range of sessions that will be of interest to libraries of all types and all sizes in all sectors (academic, public, school, special). To access the Conference website, please click here.

MLA/SLA Conference 2021 Volunteer Opportunities Call for Expressions of Interest

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We are partnering with the Saskatchewan Library Association to plan and host a virtual conference in June 2021!

This will be a different experience for both attendees and organizers. A virtual conference will require a different approach, and in many respects a different skill set. The following is a preliminary list of roles, recognizing that changes may occur as we proceed.

Program
Social
Technology
Communications

If you have experience/interest in the above roles, please provide your name, contact information, and area of expertise/interest by January 8, 2021.

Please note that we may not be able to accommodate everyone, as we expect fewer volunteers will be required compared to an in-person event.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

Conference Co-chairs,

Kerry Macdonald, MLA
kmmacdonald@RRC.CA

Michael Shires, SLA