CALL FOR PRESENTATION PROPOSALS

Submission Deadline: August 20

Notification of Presentation Approval: September 21

Please submit your proposal at this link:  Learn RT Program Proposal Form - ALA Annual 2017 

The Learning Round Table of the American Library Association is seeking proposals for conference programs at the 2017 ALA Annual Conference in Chicago (IL), June 22-27, 2017. The 60-90 minute program should focus on some relevant aspect of staff training and development.

Although not limited to these areas, topics of interest include:

• Training Design & Development
• Learning Management Systems
• Leadership Development
• Supervisory Training
• E-Learning
• Staff Development Plans
• Mentoring Programs  
• Successful Staff Training Programs
• Training Best Practices

CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTANCE

Presentations will be evaluated according to the following:

• Useful / practical learning objectives
• Relevance
• Originality
• Content
• Interactive elements

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Deadline: Fill out the form by 5pm (PDT) on August 20.

Proposals must include the following:

• Brief program description
• Long program description
• Learning Objectives
• Preferred days/times: Saturday or Monday only

Please Note: Speakers will be responsible for registering for the conference and arranging their own travel and lodging.

For any additional questions, send an email to:

Cheryl Wright

Manager, Organizational Learning and Development

The Indianapolis Public Library

cwright@indypl.org