2025 CALA SE & SW Chapters Joint Online Conference: Conference Invitation
Dear CALA Members,
Greetings from the 2025 CALA Southeast and Southwest Joint Online Conference Planning Committee. CALA Southeast (SE) and Southwest (SW) Chapters will hold a Joint Online Conference on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Central Time).
Conference Theme: Library of the Future: Trends, Innovations, and Opportunities
Panel Title: AI in the Stacks: Navigating the Future of Libraries in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Please see the attached agenda and presenter bios. Free registration is HERE before May 18, 2025. The online conference link will be sent to all a few days before the conference date.
We look forward to seeing you! Please email us if you have any questions.
CALA SE & SW Chapters Joint Online Conference 2025 Committee
Xiao Zeng
President, Chinese American Librarians Association-Southwest Chapter
xzeng4@Central.UH.EDU
Yi Wan
President, Chinese American Librarians Association-Southeast Chapter
YW19@email.sc.edu
Yumin Jiang
Vice President, Chinese American Librarians Association-Southwest Chapter
yumin.jiang@cuanschutz.edu
On behalf of the 2025 CALA Southeast and Southwest Chapters Joint Online Conference Committee
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2025 CALA SE & SW Chapters Joint Online Conference: Call for Proposal
Dear CALA Members,
CALA Southeast (SE) and Southwest (SW) Chapters are inviting presentation proposals for the CALA SE & SW Chapters Joint Online Conference 2025, which will be held on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, from 1:00 – 4:00 pm (Central Time) virtually.
Theme: Libraries in a Time of Change: Adapting, Advocating, and Innovating
Libraries have always been at the forefront of change, responding to evolving societal needs, technological advancements, and policy shifts. In an era marked by rapid transformations, libraries must continue to adapt, advocate, and innovate to serve their communities effectively. The CALA SE & SW Chapters Joint Online Conference 2025 invites library professionals, researchers, educators, and advocates to share your insights, experiences, and research on how libraries navigate change while upholding our essential role in society.
Proposal Tracks
1. Presentation (20 minutes+5 minutes Q&A)
A focused and in-depth presentation on a topic aligned with the conference theme. Ideal for best practices in libraries, research findings, case studies, library programs, and emerging trends.
2. Lightning Talk (5 minutes+10 minutes Q&A after all talks)
A concise and engaging talk highlights key ideas, projects, or innovations. Good for sharing projects in process, quick insights, and new ideas for research or practices.
Suggested Topics
We encourage submissions that align with the conference theme, including but not limited to
Theme-Aligned Topics:
The impacts of federal and state policies on libraries
Libraries and technology innovations
Book bans, censorship, and intellectual freedom
Diversity, equity, and inclusion in libraries
Equality in information access
Libraries’ practices of archiving Asian diaspora experiences
Libraries and community support in natural disasters and pandemics
Sustainable policies and practices in libraries
Other Topics:
Career advancement and leadership in libraries
Acquisition and budgeting
Archives and digital preservation
Collection development and management
Community engagement and outreach
Data visualization/management
Digital services
Discovery and access services
Electronic resources management
Library service platform migration
Metadata standards and specifications
Project or staff management
Scholarly communications
Awards
To recognize outstanding contributions, the Best Presentation Award and Best Lightning Talk Award, with an incentive (TBA), will be given to presenters who demonstrate excellence in content, engagement, and impact. Award winners will be selected by a survey for conference attendees.
Submission Guidelines
Proposal Deadline: April 18th, 2025 (EOD, Central Time)
Submission Format
Use the Jotform to submit your ideas: https://form.jotform.com/250475298874169 [Jotform link]
OR
Send a Word document providing 1) preferred proposal track, 2) presentation/lightning talk title, 3) presenter(s), 4) affiliation(s), 5) email address(es) of the presenter(s), and 6) a 100-300 word abstract to Xiao Zeng (xzeng4@Central.UH.EDU) or Yi Wan (yw19@email.sc.edu)
Notification of Acceptance: April 28th, 2025
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Conference Committee if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you at CALA SE & SW Chapters Joint Online Conference 2025!
CALA SE & SW Chapters Joint Online Conference 2025 Committee
Xiao Zeng
President, Chinese American Librarians Association-Southwest Chapter
xzeng4@Central.UH.EDU
Yi Wan
President, Chinese American Librarians Association-Southeast Chapter
YW19@email.sc.edu
Yumin Jiang
Vice President, Chinese American Librarians Association-Southwest Chapter
yumin.jiang@cuanschutz.edu