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Call for Proposals: Spectrum Institute Session at ALA Annual

  • 1.  Call for Proposals: Spectrum Institute Session at ALA Annual

    Posted Jan 13, 2014 04:31 PM

    Call for Proposals: Spectrum Institute Session at ALA Annual


    What would you like to have known as a new library professional? What have you learned about professional branding, constructing a career strategy, identifying mentors, and navigating the workplace?


    The ALA Spectrum Institute is looking for presenters to share their knowledge and experiences with current Spectrum Scholars at the 2014 ALA Annual Conference June 26th - 30th in Las Vegas, NV.


    We seek stimulating proposals for 1.5 - 2 hour panel sessions or workshops that speak to geographically and racially diverse Master-level students transitioning to professional positions. All speakers must be registered for the ALA conference. Primary speaker must be a past recipient of a Spectrum Scholarship.


    Proposals should be submitted via the online conference proposal form:  http://bit.ly/1m3AJNw


    Deadline for submission is March 17th 2014.


    Proposals will be reviewed by the Spectrum Advisory Committee and submitters will be notified regarding the status of their proposals by April 7th 2014.


     


    -Deana Greenfield    deanagreenfield@gmail.com


    ALA Spectrum Advisory Committee