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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> ohiolink <ohiolink-bounces@lists.ohiolink.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Emily Henderson via ohiolink<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 8, 2026 2:46 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> ohiolink@lists.ohiolink.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [External] [Ohiolink] ALAO 2026 Conference Call for Proposals<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-line-height-alt:.75pt"><span style="font-size:1.0pt;color:white">The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 52nd Annual Conference, Preserving the Past,
Empowering the Future: Ohio Academic Libraries Submission Deadline: Friday April<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 52nd Annual Conference,
<b>Preserving the Past, Empowering the Future: Ohio Academic Libraries</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Submission Deadline</u>: </b> Friday April 24th, 2026<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">ALAO has a long tradition of being a foundation for first-time presenters of sessions, posters, lightning talks, and panel discussions. Our conference provides a welcoming and supportive environment that is perfect for your first journey
into presenting! In this spirit, the 2026 ALAO Conference Planning Committee will host an informal virtual conversation to empower potential first-time presenters and anyone else interested in sharing their dynamic ideas. The Webinar will take place on April
9th at 12pm virtually through Microsoft Teams. Please find the link to join <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/adf8e656-1f06-400e-a22b-61d6ba05f024@60a9d377-c827-41a1-bbf0-1aad34db4c89__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfEWLK7HL$">
<span style="color:#467886">here</span></a>. The recording will be posted to the ALAO website after completion of the webinar. You can also view last year’s webinar
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://youtu.be/_mnDG1V1OiY?si=G1lBFUge35lOr_v0__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfDxFo4mh$">
<span style="color:#467886">here</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Conference Date & Venue</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>In-Person Conference Location (Thursday and Friday, Oct 29th-30th, 2026):</b> OCLC Conference Center, Dublin, OH<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>We encourage thoughtful, timely proposals from <u>all areas of library work</u>. </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Adherence to the conference theme is encouraged <b>but not required</b>. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Libraries’ role supporting citizenship and civic engagement<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Leadership in libraries during challenging times<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Preserving historical materials and documents <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Advocacy for libraries and library workers <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Innovative instruction & research support<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Generating student success in the classroom and beyond<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Measuring the impact of library programs and services <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Original use of generative AI in library work<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Exploring new acquisition models <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Strategies for working with Alma normalization rules<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Inventive student worker roles and duties<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Expressing the value of the library to stakeholders<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Collection assessment, management, & development <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Libraries as supportive environments and communities<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Self-care for library personnel <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Library integrations with campus systems like Workday or EAB Navigate<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Strategies for creating successful library outreach <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Connecting and collaborating with non-library units <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo1">Universal access in libraries: spaces, interfaces, licenses, etc.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz18R9DeFuPHHeDdOgvsUgjvfNMN5_nj_lL4YtfmQ1F4cdYA/viewform?usp=header__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfFg6ehx-$"><b><span style="color:#467886">SUBMIT
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><u>Proposal Guidelines</u></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Choose which option best fits your topic(s). Multiple submissions are allowed, but each must represent a different topic.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo2">Proposals should appeal and be relevant to academic library work in any area, department, or specialty. Adherence to the conference theme is encouraged but not required. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">Proposals should provide a clear indication of actionable takeaways or practical applications.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">Proposals should be concise, descriptive, and clearly written.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">Proposals are blinded and peer-reviewed by the selection committee. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4">Exclude the name of your institution, department, and any personal names in the title or abstract. If you include this identifying information, your proposal may not receive further consideration.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">Multiple submissions of presentations, posters, and lightning talks are allowed.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l5 level2 lfo4">No more than two (e.g. two presentations, two posters, one presentation and one poster, or one presentation/poster and lightning talk) will be included in the final program.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b> Proposal Types:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level2 lfo5">These sessions can include panels, presentations, and breakouts.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5">Poster Session (1 hour session where you engage with individuals or small groups for a few minutes at a time, uses visual format to give an overview of a topic)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5">Discussions (50-minute session) where you lead attendees through a guided discussion around a defined theme. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5">Lightning Talk (7 minute session with a shared Q&A)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> <b>Proposal Components:</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Title: 25 word limit<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Abstract: 200 word limit<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6">Exclude the name of your institution, department and any personal names. If you include this identifying information, your proposal may not receive further consideration.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">How the presentation/poster will engage with audience<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Keywords that describe the content<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">Presenter bio(s): 100 word limit<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">The content of this proposal will be: <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6">Content is completely new <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6">Previously presented/published, but takes a different focus or adds new information<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6">Previously presented elsewhere <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6">A well-written learning outcome will identify what participants will be able to do as a result of attending your program. How will your target audience’s skills, attitudes, knowledge, behavior, status, or
life condition change or improve by participating in your program? Think about the intended impact of the program and how it fills a need or solves a problem. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6">Tip: Consider using a verb or action phrase + “in order to” + an impact statement to design your outcomes. The first phrase describes the skill or task you want the learner to perform, and the second phrase
describes its impact and why it is important. (Guidelines adopted from <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://2024.alaannual.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/Annual*20Conference*202024*20Submission*20Guide_FINAL2_5.pdf__;JSUlJQ!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfDMYFpVa$">
<span style="color:#467886">ALA Annual Submission Guide</span></a> & <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://2026.alaannual.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/A-Primer-on-Learning-Outcomes_IACET.pdf__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfDGuyfAE$">
<span style="color:#467886">Primer for Learning Outcomes</span></a>)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level2 lfo6"><u>At least one outcome is required</u>; no more than three can be submitted.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6">For discussions, in lieu of learning outcomes please provide 3 discussion questions that you plan to use to guide the conversation. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>All conference presenters (presentation, poster, discussion, or lightning talk) are responsible for their own registration costs</b>. Please note also that grants are available for
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.alaoweb.org/Student-Presenter-Grant__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfMl59SUc$">
<span style="color:#467886">Students</span></a>, <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.alaoweb.org/Support-Staff-Conference-Grant__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfCDA4ZrQ$">
<span style="color:#467886">Library Support Staff</span></a>, and <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.alaoweb.org/TEDSIG-Conference-Grant__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfIx2G4i4$">
<span style="color:#467886">Technical Services Staff</span></a> to attend or aid in presenting at the conference. Grant applications for 2026 will open later this year—check back soon! <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>COMMUNITY AGREEMENTS</b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The conference planners seek to create a space for respectful dialogue and debate about critical issues. Upon registration, attendees will be asked to review and accept a list of community agreements. Conference planners will actively strive
to create spaces in which multiple perspectives can be heard and no one voice dominates.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions, please contact the Conference Planning Committee at
<a href="mailto:program@alaoweb.org"><span style="color:#467886">program@alaoweb.org</span></a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz18R9DeFuPHHeDdOgvsUgjvfNMN5_nj_lL4YtfmQ1F4cdYA/viewform?usp=header__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfFg6ehx-$"><b><span style="color:#467886">SUBMIT
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<p class="MsoNormal">Rubric: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://tinyurl.com/ALAORubric__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfK9kpDGF$">
<b><span style="color:#467886">http://tinyurl.com/ALAORubric</span></b></a><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Full Details and Guidelines: <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.alaoweb.org/conferences/2026/proposals__;!!KGKeukY!xrxkxi6i3fDJz19BPqBLfHqkoVgL24CX6DxB7jYW5n81yBX_m8dFXD5gGYlI9PbHE0S68VpSXyD3SL7jgYiaNyNLfO-hR7JF$">
<span style="color:#467886">Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) - 2026 Conference Proposals</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">© Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO), A Chapter of the
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<span style="color:#467886">Association of College and Research Libraries</span></a>,
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<span style="color:#467886">American Library Association</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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