[Fla-facrl] Fwd: SLSS 2026: Call for Proposals Extended

[Jennifer Abdelnour]

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From: Cramton, Emily V <emily.v.cramton at vanderbilt.edu>
Date: Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Subject: SLSS 2026: Call for Proposals Extended
To: executivedirector at flalib.org <executivedirector at flalib.org>


Dear Florida Library Association colleagues,

To allow additional time for submissions, *we’ve extended the deadline for
presentation proposals.*

*Call for Proposals: 7th Annual Southern Library Support Staff Conference *

The Vanderbilt University Libraries is excited to announce its 7th Annual
Southern Library Support Staff Conference, taking place from Wednesday, May
27, to Friday, May 29, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Libraries in
Nashville, TN.

This year's theme,* "From the Heart of the Library: Stories
of Engagement, Innovation, and Leadership,*" invites library professionals
to delve into personal narratives that highlight the transformative power
of libraries in their communities. We encourage you to share your
experiences that foster meaningful engagement with patrons, spark
innovative practices, and exemplify leadership.

The conference will follow a hybrid format, making it accessible for both
in-person and virtual attendees. We welcome proposals for a variety of
presentation formats, including:

60-minute contributed presentations with audience interaction

2-3 hour workshops

Panel discussions

15-minute lightning talks that inspire others with quick, impactful
insights

Each proposal should include a title, a brief description, the names of
presenters, and expected learning objectives grounded in the conference
theme.

*The proposal submission has been extended to February 15th, with
acceptance notifications sent by February 27th.  Proposal form:*
https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcfp.sched.com%2Fspeaker%2FrRFdFRfbae&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C2c066b5ac71c48b52cee08de5dbb326d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639051255755036095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1tBET9SCa87SiZwl2OlDQM%2B0iVsv%2FiB9Y3nNhOQzsd4%3D&reserved=0.

While aligning with the conference theme is not a requirement, we
particularly encourage proposals that explore the evolving role of
libraries through stories of leadership, innovative practices, and pathways
to engaging patrons. We welcome presenters from all types of library
systems to contribute their ideas and expertise, as together we shape the
future of our profession.

We are pleased to announce that scholarships for first-time attendees will
be available through a grant from the Institute of Library and Museum
Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.

*For complete details, please visit* https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fslss.library.vanderbilt.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C2c066b5ac71c48b52cee08de5dbb326d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639051255755104976%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=B1mubnl%2BJZuWiRUT%2FbE3uBg6kZXnxW0PLVh006aaWxA%3D&reserved=0.

 Warm Regards,

Emily Cramton

[image: Vanderbilt]

Emily V Cramton
Digital Access and Access Services Specialist
Logistics and Access Services
Vanderbilt University
emily.v.cramton at vanderbilt.edu

Pronouns: she/her


-- 
Jenny Abdelnour, MA, CAE (she/her)
Executive Director
Florida Library Association
3122 Mahan Dr.
Suite 801-105
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850-270-9205
executivedirector at flalib.org
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