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We would love to learn about your ideas, experiences, solutions, and best practices – even those that yielded results that were different than expected! <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Presentations may take the form of contributed papers, demonstrations, workshops, research results, panel discussions, etc. Topics may include, but are not limited to: <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Engagement </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Library contributions to student retention and success <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Rethinking our work and services to meet the needs of our communities <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Using spaces, exhibits, displays, and/or social media to engage users in new ways <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Creating innovative librarian/faculty partnerships in support of curricular initiatives <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Advocacy </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Partnering with stake-holders and decision-makers to develop effective messages regarding library value <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Using data to inform academic library advocacy efforts <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Influencing higher education policy and legislation at local, state, and national levels <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Outreach </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Collaborating with community and institutional partners <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Reaching special student populations (veterans, international students, distance learners, etc.) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Programs and initiatives that have worked (or not!) <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Submission guidelines </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>You may submit multiple proposals, however, no more than two will be included in the final program. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Submit your proposal online. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>All proposals will be blind-reviewed for content, relevance to the conference theme, and overall appeal. A concise, clearly written description and abstract will help the reviewers in evaluating your proposal. See our presentation guidelines page for assistance and tips. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Exclude the name of your institution, department and any personal names in the abstract to expedite the blind review process. You do not need to exclude this information in the brief description. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>You will be contacted regarding your AV/technology requirements when your proposal is accepted. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>All presenters are responsible for their own registration and travel costs. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.75pt;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Please print a copy of the completed form for your records before submitting. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>You will receive an email confirmation upon submission. If you do not receive confirmation, or have questions about your submission, please contact Diane Schrecker (Ashland University Library) by email: <a href="mailto:alao.cpc@gmail.com">alao.cpc@gmail.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=Default><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Presenter grants </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>ALAO encourages library support staff and library student growth, career development, and participation in conference activities, and awards two presenter grants, one for support staff and the other for students. These grants (up to $150 each) are intended to assist with the costs incurred in preparing the presentation and modest travel costs associated with the presentation. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please note that only presenters of full-length sessions and posters selected for inclusion in the conference will be eligible for final consideration for the grant. Additional information is available on the conference website. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:.25in;margin-left:0in;vertical-align:baseline'><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'>Questions about the conference can be directed to:<br>Eboni Johnson, ALAO Vice President<br><a href="mailto:ejohnson@oberlin.edu" target="_blank">ejohnson@oberlin.edu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></body></html>