Monday, October 21, 2019

CFP: Back in Circulation Again (Madison, Wisconsin - October 2020) - Circulation Services

Back in Circulation Again
October 19-20, 2020
Information School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Do you have an innovative approach to circulation services you'd like to share? The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Information School will be hosting their popular Back in Circulation Again conference Oct 19-20, 2020 and will accept proposals until Jan 31, 2020. Topics may include, but are not limited to: e-reserves, stacks management, staff management, staff training, staff motivation, keeping up with technology, customer service, diversity issues, and innovation. See last year's schedule (https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/back-in-circ/) for inspiration. Circulation managers and staff from public and academic libraries all over the United States and Canada (and beyond!) attend.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity Statement
UW-Madison iSchool encourages presenters representing a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, perspectives, and voices. We aim for conference presenters to be as diverse as the communities we serve. Submissions are welcome from anyone who is interested in presenting, including students, new professionals, first-time presenters, and representatives of allied professions.   

Submit a your proposed session to Anna Palmer, ahpalmer@wisc.edu, by Jan 31, 2020.

Please follow this format:
1.      Session title
2.      150-word description
3.      1-2 sentences about how your proposal aligns with the diversity, inclusion, and equity statement above
4.      Name, job title, institution

All selected speakers will receive a complimentary conference registration and a 50% discount for one staff member.

Questions? Contact Anna Palmer, ahpalmer@wisc.edu, or 608-263-4452