The ACRL/NY Professional Development Committee is currently seeking proposals for presentations and workshops for Academic Year 2026-2027, both online and in-person. Share your research, ideas, and your exciting projects or initiatives with us!

All topics related to libraries and the professional development of library and information science professionals —especially relevant to those working in academic and research libraries are welcome. 

Some suggestions include, but are not limited to:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI Literacy in Libraries
2. AI Implementation in Libraries: Tools, Ethics, and Practice
3. Instructional Design and Accessibility in Library Services
4. Digital Accessibility and Legal Compliance in Libraries
5. Open Access and Equitable Scholarly Publishing
6. The Power of Metaphor in Libraries and Librarianship
7. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Social Justice in Libraries
8. Staff Upskilling and Workforce Resilience in Libraries
9. Reimagining Libraries in the AI Era
10. Having Difficult Conversations: Addressing Workplace Concerns with Confidence
11. From Burnout to Boundaries: Talking with Managers About Workload and Well-Being
12. Creating a Culture of Open Communication in Libraries
13. Evidence-Based Acquisitions and Demand-Driven Collection Strategies
14. Grant Writing for Libraries: From Idea to Award
15. Building Faculty Buy-In: Advocacy Strategies for Academic Libraries

Please submit your proposal including a brief description (no more than 500 words) by, July 26, 2026 (11:59 PM EST) via this form:

https://forms.gle/4USdGk8yEmfrAuSD7

Please share this call with friends and colleagues who may be interested. ACRL/NY will provide presenters with a formal letter that may be included in promotion and tenure files.

For questions regarding the proposal process or the ACRL/NY Professional Development Committee, please contact us

Dr. Kanu Nagra

Chair, ACRL/NY Professional Development Committee

Professor & E-Resources Librarian

A.Philip Randolph Memorial Library

Borough of Manhattan Community College, CUNY

knagra@bmcc.cuny.edu