UELMA 2021

Call for Proposals

Our Conference theme is Think-Create-Share-Grow.

The conference organizing committee seeks creative, dynamic session proposals that engage with the conference theme and incorporate the national AASL School Library standards.

This virtual conference requires virtual workshops or idea labs. A determination will be made regarding pre-recorded or live sessions.

  • Solo or panel presentations (approximately 50 mins)

  • Lesson plan demonstrations (approximately 50 mins)

  • Facilitated group discussions (approximately 50 mins)

  • Idea lab (prepared slides)

+ Presenters are not compensated* and are not eligible for discounted registration. Please register as an attendee to the conference even if you are accepted to present.

*unless invited as keynote speaker or author presentation at the request of the conference committee.

DEADLINE FOR PROPOSALS: January 10, 2021

Presenters will be notified if their proposal was accepted by late January, 2021. All presenters who are accepted must respond to the acceptance and confirm their attendance at the conference within 7 days of notification.


Evaluation Criteria

All proposals will be evaluated using the following criteria.

  • Contribution to professional needs of school libraries and practices

  • Clarity of purpose and focus

  • Articulation of value for audience

  • Fits to proposed format

  • Relevance to conference theme (preferred but not required)


Please continue to the Form to submit your Presentation Proposal