​​YRL invites proposals for 75-minute sessions that explore how libraries connect with and care for each other, our communities, our customers, our technology and our resources.

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We encourage you to apply if you have a library background or non-library experience that can help inform or inspire libraries to connect and care.  

 

Here are some topics to consider:

• Advocacy

• Mental Health

• Burnout / Compassion Fatigue in Libraries

• Performance Appraisals / Coaching

• Empathy

• Cybersecurity

• Time Management

• Project Management

• Needs Assessments

• Finance and Budgeting

• Board-related Development

• Inclusive Library Practice

• Diverse Library Collections

• Customer Service and Staff Support

• Inclusive Programming

• Staff Perspectives and/or Staff Engagement

Please submit your proposals using our online form by March 13, 2020. If you have any questions, please contact askyrl@yrl.ab.ca.

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We look forward to receiving your proposals and to seeing you at Connecting with Care: The Power of Libraries on September 18, 2020!