2025 ACL Annual Conference – Call for Workshop Proposals

We are looking for presenters who want to share their knowledge and experience at the 2025 ACL Annual Conference at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho, June 2-4.

Workshops should be well-researched and provide an engaging balance of theory and practice. As you are thinking about a workshop topic, please consider the following questions. Is your library doing something new and innovative? Have you developed new strategies for services? Do you have expertise that would benefit other librarians? For more information about topic ideas, presentation formats, and selection criteria, you’ll want to visit the Workshop Presentations page.  

The timeline for presenters is also included on the Workshop Presentations webpage. By submitting a proposal, you are indicating your understanding of expectations and wanting to move forward.

We ask that you submit your presentation proposal by December 5th, 2024.

If you have any questions, please email Miriam Liethen, ACL Presentations Coordinator. 

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Reference Point Bootcamp

Ever thought about submitting a devotional for ACL’s Reference Point Devotional but weren’t sure where to begin? Join the Spiritual Encouragement Team for an informative session where you’ll discover tips, inspiration, and guidance on writing for the devotional. Whether you’re seeking creative ideas or practical advice on the submission process, this meeting will help you get started.

Look for the participation link through the ACL Discussion list or contact info@acl.org if you are not an ACL member and would like to participate.

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Office Hours with The Christian Librarian

Want to learn more about writing for The Christian Librarian? This office hour is for you! We’ll gather with all of the members of the TCL editorial team to talk about the journal production process and how you can submit an article or review to TCL.

Look for the participation link through the ACL Discussion list or contact info@acl.org if you are not an ACL member and would like to participate.

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CLC EBSCO eBook Offer Webinar

Are you interested in saving 30% on eBooks for your library? Join our EBSCO eBook rep, Robin Corder, to learn about this popular offer and get your questions answered. Look for zoom link info in the ACL Member Discussion list.

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Liberal Arts Section Meeting

Please join us on November 10th from 2:30-3:15 pm ET through the Teams Meeting sent to the LAS Listserv. I’m sure everyone is super busy this time of year; so, we are going to keep this meeting to 45 minutes as we share the theme of “What is going well?” Note that as we open the meeting, we will ask attendees to share:
a. name
b. position
c. best thing that has happened so far, this year

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ACL Board Meeting

Please pray for the ACL Board of Directors as they gather for their fall meeting in Cedarville, Ohio. Pray for wisdom and direction as they lead ACL.

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Global Library Investment Grant Application Deadline

The Global Library Investment Grant was created in 2021 to assist international libraries as they identify and address challenges that they are facing in the libraries they serve or in their own career development. Visit this webpage for more information and to apply.

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