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Annual Program Proposals
This RFP is for YALSA continuing education sessions for ALA's 2015 Annual Conference in San Francisco, June 26 - 30, 2015. YALSA is looking for
creative, innovative proposals
that address topics of focus in the
Future of Library Services for & with Teens: a Call to Action
. Proposals must fall within one of the categories stated in question one. Individuals may submit multiple proposals; however, no individual will be chosen to present or co-present more than one program. Proposals that are largely sales pitches or that focus only one particular product will not be accepted. All presenters, moderators, speakers, etc. will be expected to cover their own travel and conference registration costs. Most program time slots are 60 minutes in length. However, there are a limited number of 90 minute time slots available.
Submit your proposal by no later than July 15th.
Name
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Last
Email
Phone
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YALSA is looking for programs that highlight innovations &/or best practices in teen services in the priority areas listed to the right. Please select the one that best matches your proposed program.
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Teens/Demographics
Collections
Space (physical & virtual)
Programming
Staffing
Youth Participation
Partnering/Collaborations
Administration/Policy
Other
If you selected Other in the above question, please specify here.
Please provide the proposed title of your program:
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Please provide a brief description of your program (10 lines max).
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Please select the format that best describes the type of program you would like to present. Please note: YALSA encourages attendee interaction and engagement in programs, as appropriate.
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Demonstration
Forum/Discussion
Lecture
Panel Presentation
Poster Session/Table Talk
Unconference
Please list up to three learning outcomes for attendees of your program (in other words, what new skills or knowledge will they have after participating in your program?):
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Please describe how your program will cover the proposed topic in a new way (8 lines max). What distinguishes your overall program (presenters, content, format, supplementary material, etc.) from others that have been presented on this topic?
Most regular conference programs will be 60 minutes in length; however, YALSA will host up to 2 half day pre-conferences on Fri. June 26, 2015 in San Francisco. Would you be interested in expanding your proposed program into a pre-conference, if asked?
Yes
No
Maybe
Has this program been presented elsewhere? If so, please explain.
Would this program also be well suited as a virtual presentation (webinar format)?
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Yes
No
Not sure/possibly
Please provide a brief bio of yourself (8 lines max).
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I or one of my co presenters have submitted another proposal for YALSA.
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Yes
No
Not sure
