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The 2024 Kentucky Library Association Annual Fall Conference will be held in Frankfort at the Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives (KDLA) on October 4. We hope that you will join us in Preserving the Past & Advocating for Our Future. Visit the conference website for more information.
Call For ProposalsWe invite you to submit a proposal for the day-long conference at the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives in Frankfort, KY on Friday, October 4, 2024. We are an innovative profession with wonderful work occurring across our state and beyond. This is your opportunity to share your skills, knowledge, and ideas. The conference has always been filled with engaging discussions and nuggets of knowledge. Professionals working in academic, public, school, or special libraries are encouraged to apply. We also invite LIS students to make submissions. Presentations can take the following forms: · Breakout session: A 50-minute presentation that shares an innovation, idea, or knowledge. These sessions should include some time for Q&A. · Lightning Talks: A 5-10 minute presentation or discussion. This is a great venue for sharing new ideas or quick overviews of a project. We will try to group talks together by similar subject or library type. · Panel: A 50-minute or 90-minute conversation around one topic. Moderators should identify panelists before submitting a proposal. · Poster session: Posters will be displayed throughout the conference in the main lobby. A dedicated period of time will be allotted for attendees to speak with poster creators. · Pre-recorded session: A pre-recorded lightning talk or panel discussion that would be available online for virtual attendees. These sessions will be available on-demand but will not be offered live. Please submit your proposals by Friday, July 26. Keynote
RegistrationRegistration opens July 2024. Sponsorship OpportunitiesSponsorship opportunities are open now! For Kentucky libraries, schools, or universities
Gold - $1000
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