Power Up: A Leadership Conference for Youth Services Managers & Staff<https://ischool.wisc.edu/continuing-education/power-up/2027-power-up-a-leadership-conference-for-youth-services-managers-staff/call-for-proposals/> Call for proposals now open! Power Up 2027 will occur March 22-23, 2027, in Madison, WI. Share your strategies for project management, mentorship, program evaluation, staff morale & retention, advocacy, change management, culturally relevant programming, and more with fellow youth service librarians! Submit your proposal<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdT2ZiI3dDLMS5XljvtgyuZPinnFRL5F4PfOX_J42y0t_O72A/viewform?usp=dialog> by September 7, 2026, for full consideration. Conference sessions can take one of several formats, and you are welcome to submit multiple proposals. * Lecture presentation: 45-minute presentation + 15 min Q&A * Panel Discussion: 2-4 presenters focused on one big topic and sharing their experience * Workshop presentation: One-hour hands-on learning experience * Programming lightning talk: 5–8-minute mini presentation on or about a successful program Selected presentation, workshop, and panel sessions will receive one complimentary conference registration. Selected lightning talk presenters will receive a discounted conference rate. Roundtable Facilitator In addition to general session proposals, we are also looking for roundtable facilitators<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecoxYLMS4X6XGKh1Am0gl1uAKPEqE0B7zRvJvRdf4bzVM5wg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106145543177488811399> to help moderate conversations about: * Fostering positive teen relationships and engagement in the library * Welcoming and engaging families in the library Roundtable moderators will prepare discussion questions in advance, introduce the topic, and guide the discussion during a conference breakout session. Selected roundtable facilitators will receive a discounted conference registration. Submit your application<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSecoxYLMS4X6XGKh1Am0gl1uAKPEqE0B7zRvJvRdf4bzVM5wg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106145543177488811399> by September 7, 2026, for consideration. -- Questions? Email ce-info@ischool.wisc.edu