Community Catalysts

The conference program is designed and driven by member leaders

Library leaders across all library types will come together to share ideas, learnings, and insights to guide the library profession into the future. We invite you to contribute to the conversation.

We are seeking member proposals that will spark conversations around library futures—more specifically, how libraries act as catalysts within their communities by providing new solutions, partnerships, and services to inspire change and innovation in the following categories:

• Exceed user expectations: Meet evolving needs
• Create measurable impact: Become indispensable
• Lead with technology: Innovate with confidence
• Build powerful networks: Achieve more together

Please submit a topic for a 15-20-minute presentation that provides insights, ideas, and experiences around one or more of the theme areas listed above. The proposed presentation should be applicable to library leaders across all library types. Proposals can have up to two speakers.

Submission details

• Selected speakers will receive complimentary registration to the APRC19 Conference. Speakers are responsible for their own travel and hotel expenses.
• The deadline for proposal submissions is 5 August 2019. Speakers will be notified of the program selection by 20 August 2019.
• Direct any questions about the proposal process to communications-apac@oclc.org.

Submit your proposal

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Idea starters

Listed below are some topics that would support conversations around the future of libraries. Please do not limit yourself to these suggestions; we are seeking your ideas and experience to generate discussion around these key areas.