Conference Forms
We are very excited to gather with our colleagues as we return to Ocean City next year. MLA|DLA: The Beach Edition will be hosted in Ocean City, Maryland, May 7-9, 2025 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center.
As our conference attendees reflect all areas of the library, we encourage submissions from staff at all levels, backgrounds, and types of library organizations (academic, school, public, special, etc.). We look forward to proposals from a full range of library staff, including librarians, circulation, support, collection development, technical services, processing, mobile services and outreach, facilities operations, social impact, human resources, training, marketing, fundraising, and more!
Submission Form, Guide, and Deadlines
Submit proposals using the form above. Please share this email within your organization and network for anyone who may be interested.
Proposal Submission Guide
Linked above is a submission guide that will give you an overview of the form and may answer questions you have about the process.Ignite Talks
If you’re new to presenting, or you prefer to keep it brief, Ignite Talks could be just the kind of session for you! Ignite Talks are a great opportunity to share experiences or lessons learned, or to entertain your fellow conference attendees. A 10-15 minute ignite session can look like storytelling, a quick how-to, or sharing research and resources – anything you can think of that sparks interest or new conversations.Program proposals will be accepted through Friday, October 18, 2024. Proposals are approved or denied by the MLA/DLA Conference Committee.
Linked above is a submission guide that will give you an overview of the form and may answer questions you have about the process.Ignite Talks
If you’re new to presenting, or you prefer to keep it brief, Ignite Talks could be just the kind of session for you! Ignite Talks are a great opportunity to share experiences or lessons learned, or to entertain your fellow conference attendees. A 10-15 minute ignite session can look like storytelling, a quick how-to, or sharing research and resources – anything you can think of that sparks interest or new conversations.Program proposals will be accepted through Friday, October 18, 2024. Proposals are approved or denied by the MLA/DLA Conference Committee.
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