MPMLA 2020 Call for Proposals

THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS HAS BEEN EXTENDED. Read the CFP below.

CFP: Music Library Association, Mountain Plains Chapter Annual Meeting- May 14-15, Norman, OK.

Theme: “2020 Vision: Innovation, Collaboration, and the Future of Music Libraries”

The MPMLA Program Committee is now accepting proposals for our annual meeting from May 14-15, which has transitioned to a virtual meeting using the online Zoom platform. We welcome all topics concerned with music and music librarianship. We also encourage any proposal that supports the conference theme, including but not limited to the following subjects:

  • New scholarly research in musicology, theory, performance, or any other subfield of music/performing arts;

  • Music and library topics specific to Oklahoma and the greater region;

  • Interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary research on music/music libraries;

  • Current trends in music collection management;

  • Technology in the music library;

  • Cataloging, music information organization, and library management systems;

  • Access services/music reference;

  • Promoting diversity and inclusion in music programs and libraries;

  • Fostering meaningful partnerships with the music library across campus and the community;

  • Creative approaches to music library outreach/marketing;

  • Trends in assessment and music libraries;

  • Innovative digital and physical music learning spaces;

  • Music programming and events;

  • Information and digital literacy initiatives in music.

Please use the link to the form below to submit proposals for: 1) Virtual posters (in the format of powerpoint or video); 2) 30-minute presentations, including 10 minutes for questions; 3) 60-90 minute panels, allowing at least 15 minutes for closing discussion. Panels may take the form of thematic paper sessions, interactive panel discussions, lightning talk roundtables, demonstrations, lecture-performances, etc.

All fields must be completed in order to submit your proposal using this form.

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Deadline has been extended to Monday, April 6 at 6pm (central time).. Notifications of acceptance will be distributed by April 27. Questions? Please feel free to contact us: mpmla2020program@gmail.com.