A gentle reminder from the MiALA Conference Planning Committee that the deadline to submit presentation proposals for the upcoming conference is right around the corner, and you don't want to miss it! This year's conference seeks to illuminate how academic libraries across Michigan are building resilience, fostering collaboration, and staying true to our values during an era of rapid and often unsettling change in higher education. We welcome proposals on topics covering any aspect of academic libraries, and we're especially interested in those that explore how academic libraries are reaffirming their "True North," the guiding principles that sustain and inspire our work. Let's amplify the stories, strategies, and sparks of inspiration that remind us of who we are and why our work matters. Presentation proposals include the following formats: * Presentations, panels, or moderated discussion sessions (45 min.) * Interactive workshops (105 min.) * Lightning Talks (10 min.) Please submit your presentation proposal using the application form (https://tinyurl.com/49rpczhv) by Monday, January 12, 2026. There is also a Breakout Session Collaboration Sheet (https://tinyurl.com/mr3d6n7e) available to find potential collaborators around a topic or idea. Questions about proposals can be sent to Stephanie Swanberg, sswanberg@msp.edu<mailto:sswanberg@msp.edu>. Questions about the conference in general can be sent to conference@miala.org<mailto:conference@miala.org>. Don't miss out - submit your proposal soon! [cid:image001.jpg@01DC7E4F.FC41A930] Thad Dickinson, MSLIS, MALDT (he/him) Distance & MSA Librarian | Library Research & Instruction Services 900 Tower Dr., Suite 100 | Central Michigan University | Troy, MI. 48098-2834 E: dicki1te@cmich.edu | P: 248-526-2638 | F: 248-526-1585 | Webex<https://cmich.webex.com/meet/dicki1te>
