[SCLA] 2026 Long Island Library Conference Program Submissions

[Danielle Minard]

Dear Colleagues,


The next Long Island Library Conference will be held on Thursday May 14, 2026, at the Melville Marriott. The 2026 theme is “Empower, Engage and Evolve”.  Program proposals should seek to relate to this year's theme, but we will take into consideration other program ideas. Please see this link for the Program Proposal Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1awkUHh1WbXc9pZF2nG0VEdVA_L9Antb4/view?usp=sharing  The Program Proposal Guidelines are also attached to this email.



At this time, we are asking the Library Associations and Divisions to submit their proposed program offerings. I have attached the guidelines to assist in your planning, please note that the tentative schedule for the day is as follows:



8:00am - 8:30am         Registration

8:00am - 9:00am         Exhibits

9:00am - 10:00am       Program Session I

10:00am - 10:30am     Exhibits

10:30am - 11:30am     Program Session II

11:30am - 12:15pm     Exhibits

12:15pm - 2:15pm       Buffet Lunch & Keynote

2:15pm - 2:45 pm        Exhibits

2:45pm - 3:45 pm        Program Session III



To submit programs we will be using google forms to make the submission process easier. The form can be found at the following link:    https://forms.gle/Xzs1m32EP5BGfGSB8  and also on the Programs website at https://libconference.org/programs/   Please note that EVERY program proposal MUST include sponsor information and will not be considered without it.  If you do not have a sponsor, please contact LILCPrograms at gmail.com<mailto:LILCPrograms at gmail.com> or a list of possible divisions and committees that can act as sponsors can be found on the NCLA (https://ncla.info/) and SCLA (http://scla.net/) websites. We can also assist if you need program ideas.



All program submission information will be available on the conference website soon as well.  Please see the attached Program Proposals Guidelines for further information.



The submission form must be completed by December 12, 2025.

The schedule of programs will be finalized by the conference committee at our meeting in January and notifications will follow shortly thereafter. Please be advised that we can only reserve space for programs with defined content.



We look forward to working with you to present a great conference experience for all. Please let me know if you have any questions.



Thank You,
Jeffrey Baker, Danielle Minard
Programs Chairs
2026 Long Island Library Conference




Danielle Minard

Adult Services & Outreach Librarian

Comsewogue Public Library | 631-928-1212


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