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LACUNY Institute 2025 Call for Proposals

  • 1.  LACUNY Institute 2025 Call for Proposals

    Posted Mar 07, 2025 03:32 PM

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    Good afternoon, all -

    We hope you are all doing well. We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting proposals for the LACUNY Institute 2025. Proposals are due Friday, April 4, 2025. Please see the details below:​​

    Call for Proposals

    LACUNY Institute 2025

    "The Persistent Record: Preserving Knowledge in an Uncertain World" 

    Hybrid (in person with live-streaming via Zoom)

    Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 10 am - 4 pm

    Graciously hosted by City College of New York (CCNY), CUNY

    Proposal Deadline: April 4, 2025

    Notification of Acceptance: April 18, 2025

    Submit a proposal: 

    https://form.jotform.com/250496752502155

    Conference Website: 

    https://lacuny2025.commons.gc.cuny.edu  

    The LACUNY Institute invites scholars, librarians, educators, information professionals, and library workers to submit proposals for the upcoming LACUNY Institute 2025 conference, taking place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This year's LACUNY Institute will explore challenges faced by librarians and information workers across our profession. We seek innovative and thought-provoking contributions that delve into topics such as the preservation of politicized data, intellectual freedom, censorship, and how information professionals can navigate these challenges in an ever-changing world. 

    We welcome case studies, theoretical explorations, panel discussions, poster presentations, and creative or imaginative proposals on topics such as but not limited to: 

    • Challenges faced by librarians, information professionals, and library workers in the face of censorship, intellectual freedom issues, and attempts to restrict access to information

    • Professional development opportunities 

    • Promoting inclusivity in libraries. Strategies for preserving library spaces and collections while addressing the challenges posed by misinformation

    • Technology and freedom of information; the role of technology in the dissemination of information, challenges posed by digital censorship, and the responsibilities of librarians in the digital age of artificial intelligence

    • Advocacy and Community Engagement in an Uncertain World 

    • Building blocks and strategies to preserve access to information (information across all platforms are being removed, deleted, or blocked)

    **Submission Guidelines:**

    Proposals should be submitted by April 4, 2025.

    Proposals should include:

    - A 250-300 word abstract outlining the proposed presentation.

    - A brief biography, as well as institutional affiliation and contact information for all applicants.

    - The type of presentation being proposed. Presentation types accepted: individual presentations, panels, workshops, or interactive sessions.

    **Important Dates:**

    - Call for Papers Opens: March 6, 2025 

    - Submission Deadline: April 4, 2025

    - Notification of Acceptance: April 18, 2025

    - Conference Date: May 21, 2025

    We encourage submissions from information professionals representing a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. The LACUNY Institute is committed to providing a platform for meaningful discussions on issues central to the professional and academic growth of librarianship and information work.

    Submission Form Link:

    https://form.jotform.com/250496752502155

    Conference Website: 

    https://lacuny2025.commons.gc.cuny.edu

    As a presenter at the LACUNY Institute, you are especially encouraged to submit your written proceedings for publication in the Fall 2025 issue of Urban Library Journal. 

    You will receive an automated email confirmation upon submission of your proposal.

    If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact the LACUNY Institute 2025 Chair, Professor Nicole Williams at nwilliams4@med.cuny.edu 

    Kind regards, 

    LACUNY Institute 2025 Planning Committee
    https://lacuny2025.commons.gc.cuny.edu



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    Rosemary Farrell
    Instructor & Librarian
    CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy
    She/Her/Hers
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