WLA Academic Library Division/Academic and Research Library Association

Submit a Proposal for the ALD/ACRL-WA & ACRL-OR Conference this October!

Present with us on Friday, October 17 at Lower Columbia College. This year's theme, Leading from Our Values, will dive into what it means to lead from intention, authenticity, and purpose. Our committee selected the theme to challenge us to consider how values—both organizational and personal—inform how we teach, research, collaborate, advocate, and lead, from every role in an academic library and every stage of a career.

✏️This committee welcomes proposals on any topic relevant to academic libraries that incorporate this theme through case studies and other forms, particularly proposals that are rooted in practical, daily workplace experiences.

💻The conference is accepting both in person sessions and pre-recorded, asynchronous sessions.

Proposals are due July 15. You may view more information and submit a proposal here. https://forms.gle/XTwSqtRPszud9LAL7

WLA is excited to announce a call for volunteers to help make the upcoming ALD/ACRL-WA Conference a success this October!

Volunteers are essential to ensuring the conference runs seamlessly, and as a token of our gratitude, all volunteers will receive a discount on their conference registration fee.

👉 Please fill out the committee interest form by Friday, Jan. 17. https://loom.ly/-51ghYg Thank you for your support—we can’t do it without you!

The RFP is open through Wednesday, Dec. 4! Please visit wla.org/2025-conference for more information and to submit a proposal. Need further inspiration for your session topic? Check out our 2025 Program Proposal Topic Idea sheet at https://loom.ly/vBMh19c

WLA is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for the Alki Journal. This stipend position will start by January 2024; a minimum two-year commitment is requested. The Alki Editor is responsible for providing a balanced mixture of relevant and thoughtful articles and features on the interests, responsibilities, and concerns of all library personnel. Please apply by Dec 6. Learn more and apply here: https://loom.ly/1L1qiio

Thank you to our amazing panelists, Anne Pepitone, Amanda Villagomez, and Max Macias and moderator Annie Downey for kicking our ALD/ACRL-WA & OR Conference off on a great note with the keynote panel. We are so excited to see everyone today and we hope everyone has a great conference!

The virtual conference registration is still open! Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/GlT5RVI

We are so excited to welcome our ALD/ACRL-WA & OR Conference attendees in-person at Lower Columbia College and online Tomorrow, October 27! On-site registration will be available, and virtual registration is still open.

Arriving in Longview tonight? Consider joining other attendees for a dine-around! Find information in your Know Before You Go email and on our conference Discord server.

Learn more and register for the conference at https://loom.ly/RiqWtXM

Today, Wednesday October 18, is the final day of advance registration for the in-person ALD/ACRL-WA & OR conference in Longview! In-person registration will be available at Lower Columbia College the day-of conference for an increased price, and virtual registration is still available. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with academic librarians from across Washington and Oregon at the lowest price!

There is only one week left for advance registration for the in-person ALD/ACRL-WA & OR Joint Conference! Register by October 18 before advance registration closes. In-person registration available at an increased rate. Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/RieeMMQ

We have extended the deadline for Early-Bird registration to attend the ACRL-WA & OR Joint Conference to MONDAY, October 2. We apologize for the date mix-up in previous posts and hope this extension gives everyone an opportunity to register at the best rate before prices go up next week. Learn more and register at the link in our bio!

Today is the final day to register for the ACRL-WA & OR Joint Conference, The Work of Libraries, at the early bird rate. Register today and save! Learn more and register at https://loom.ly/RieeMMQ