CFP: OCLC Americas Regional Council Conference 2019, Oct. 2-3 in Phoenix, Arizona

Submit a proposal to showcase the great work being done by your institution

OCLC is seeking member proposals that will spark conversations around library futures—more specifically, how libraries act as catalysts within their communities by providing new solutions, partnerships, and services to inspire change and innovation. Selected speakers will receive complimentary registration to the conference. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 3, 2019.  For more information, refer to the OCLC web page: View as webpage

At the OCLC Library Futures Conference, library leaders across all library types will come together to share ideas, learnings, and insights to guide the library profession into the future. We invite you to contribute your knowledge and experiences to the conversation.

We are actively seeking member proposals that will spark conversations around library futures—more specifically, how libraries act as catalysts within their communities by providing new solutions, partnerships, and services to inspire change and innovation in the following categories:

• Exceed user expectations: Meet evolving needs
• Create measurable impact: Become indispensable
• Lead with technology: Innovate with confidence
• Build powerful networks: Achieve more together

We encourage you to submit a topic for a 20–30-minute presentation around one or more of the theme areas listed above. We also have a list of “idea starters” on the event site for your reference. 

Selected speakers will receive complimentary registration to the conference. The deadline to submit a proposal is June 3, 2019. If you have any questions about the proposal process, please reach out to oclcevents@oclc.org.