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2021 FLA Conference Proposal Guidelines
The Florida Library Association is accepting proposals to present preconference and conference sessions at its 2021 Annual Conference. Conference Theme: Lead Inclusively FLA President Laura Spears has tasked its members “to undo the implicit biases in our profession that harm BIPOC library workers and to focus on serving our communities. To Lead Inclusively, we must look critically at our library spaces, services and resources, to better meet the needs of Black, Indigenous and People of Color and those within the LGBTQ+ communities.” When brainstorming content for your session, consider Laura’s call to action to Lead Inclusively. Location: Hilton Daytona, Florida General Submission Information
FLA reserves the right to reorganize content, combine proposals, and make other changes deemed appropriate. FLA also reserves the right to assign a different title to a program than was proposed. The involvement and agreement of the Program Organizer will be sought on all such changes. Program Formats Pre-conferences Pre-conferences are half or full day workshops that focus on a particular subject of interest. These programs should allow participants to develop skills on the topic and should focus on interactive learning using a variety of presentation styles. Pre-conferences that offer practical tips and cutting-edge techniques, as well as programs that address the conference theme, are preferred. Pre-conferences have separate registration fees that must cover all costs (speaker fees and travel, AV equipment, food and beverage, etc.). Program Organizers of accepted preconference programs or workshops will be contacted by FLA staff several months before the conference regarding the break-even number of participants required to hold the preconference. Concurrent Breakout Sessions Concurrent sessions are 60 or 90 minutes long and should allow participants to develop skills related to a specific topic and should focus on interactive learning and use a variety of presentation styles. Programs that offer practical tips, cutting-edge techniques, and focus on the conference theme and tracks are encouraged. Programs can be:
A call for Lightning Round and TechZone submissions will be issued in early 2021 by the FLA Conference Planning Committee. Watch the FLA website and email inbox for notice of the submission process. A call for Poster Sessions will be issued in early 2021 by the FLA Continuing Education Committee. Watch the FLA website and email inbox for notice of the submission process. Terms and Conditions: In submitting the Program Proposal, you are accepting the responsibilities of Program Organizer and agree to carry out the following responsibilities: 1) Receive notification of the proposal's acceptance or rejection 2) Serve as primary contact for the Conference Committee and FLA staff 3) Organize and communicate the program and schedule speakers according to the time slot you are awarded 4) Confirm program details, descriptions and arrangements with speakers and FLA staff according to FLA deadlines 5) Register for the conference and attend the program 6) Be open to the idea of converting your session to a digital format, if needed. |