Dear colleagues, ThriveLib<https://www.thrivelib.com/> 2026 is now accepting proposals. Our theme, Reimagining Library Culture (Together), is grounded in the belief that joy and sustainability cannot exist without safety, dignity, and care. We are intentionally seeking proposals that center the experiences and voices of people from historically and currently underrepresented groups in librarianship, and that name how systems of oppression shape library work and well-being. ThriveLib 2026 is taking place in a moment of widespread instability that is shaping the lives and work of many library workers. Some are carrying far greater risk, grief, and exhaustion than others. We invite proposals that acknowledge these realities and explore how library systems and expectations can either deepen harm or offer meaningful support. We welcome proposals that: * Speak from lived experience * Name harm without requiring solutions * Explore collective, capacity-aware approaches to change You do not need institutional backing, polished outcomes, or traditional credentials to submit. Speaker honorariums and free registration are provided. Proposals are due by 12:00 noon Central time on Friday April 10, 2026. CFP details and submission link: https://www.thrivelib.com/2026-cfp Todd M. Grooten, MLS, MSW My pronouns: he/him/his [A button with "Hear my name" text for name playback in email signature]<https://www.name-coach.com/todd-grooten> https://www.name-coach.com/todd-grooten Ruth Lilly Medical Library 975 W. Walnut Street, IB 109 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5181 (317) 278-3138 tgrooten@iu.edu<mailto:tgrooten@iu.edu> (please note the email change from iupui to iu.edu and update if needed) [cid:image002.jpg@01DCABC8.552CCAC0] Check out our library newsletter<https://library.mednet.iu.edu/about/news/newsletter/subscribe.html> Note: My work hours may not look like yours, so please respond at a time that is convenient to you.
