Forward Thinking: Preparing Libraries for What's Next!
The Learning Round Table's Online Learning Committee invites library professionals to share their expertise through our dynamic webinar series. We're seeking forward-thinking presentations that help libraries navigate change and prepare for tomorrow's challenges.
What We're Looking For:
How can libraries position themselves for the future? We want proposals that address:
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Emerging trends and technologies shaping library services and professional development
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Innovative training approaches that build adaptable, future-ready teams
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Strategies for anticipating and responding to evolving community needs
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Building organizational resilience and cultivating cultures of continuous learning
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Reimagining professional growth in an era of rapid change
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Real-world examples of how libraries are successfully preparing for what's ahead
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And more!
Your forward-thinking insights could help hundreds of library professionals prepare their organizations for the future!
Practical Details:
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Submission deadline: January 7, 2026
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The committee will select two proposals for the Forward Thinking webinar series. Selected webinars will be scheduled between February and June 2026 at either 12 PM, 1 PM, or 2 PM Eastern.
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Proposals will be evaluated using our comprehensive rubric. Selections will be made, and submitters notified, around mid-February 2026.
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Please note that titles and descriptions may be edited to meet editorial standards
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Presenters will receive $150 honorarium
Ready to share your insights? Submit your proposal today and join us in advancing the future of library professional development.
Questions? Contact lindsay@lindsayoconsulting.com, Past President of LearnRT and chair of LearnRT's Online Learning Committee.
Submit your proposal now!
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Lindsay O'Neill, MLIS, MEd
Past President, Learning Round Table
Instructional Designer and Consultant, Lindsay O'Neill Consulting LLC
She/Her/Hers
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