The ALSC Education Committee is now accepting proposals for innovative programs for continuing education opportunities for their members. ALSC committees, members, and other interested individuals are encouraged to submit a proposal (ALSC membership is not required).Be part of this exciting professional development opportunity by submitting your program today!

Presentations should provide a valuable learning experience and avoid being too limited in scope. Topics of particular interest based on ALSC member feedback include:

·         Age-specific programming suggestions

·         Current issues in Intellectual Freedom

·         Working in Children’s Services as a new librarian

·         Diversity Equity and Inclusion (including accessibility, disability and cultural inclusion)

·         Advocacy (both professional and community-focused)

·         Grant Work

·         Research/Best Practices

·         Early Literacy

·         SEL-based collection development

·         Self-care in challenging times

·         Administration and management

·         Partnerships

Please note that participants attending ALSC programs are seeking valuable educational experiences; the Education Committee will not select a program session that suggests commercial sales or self-promotion. A presenter stipend is available.

Proposals are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis. To submit a program proposal for the ALSC Education Committee, please visit the ALSC website for the submission form and instructions:

www.ala.org/alsc/elearning/online-education-proposal

Please contact Sarah Polen, Program Officer for Continuing Education, spolen@ala.org, with questions.

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
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