Submission FAQ

Before reviewers read over proposals, they need to report any conflicts of interest. Reviewers are randomly assigned, but they will be reassigned to other proposals if there is a vested interest.

If you are interested in presenting, please use this Google form to submit your proposal. Please only submit this form if you are affiliated with a library in the Texas A&M system. This could include librarians, paraprofessional staff, managers, or other library workers. Guest presenters will be considered, but collaboration with an A&M System library is required.

Proposals will be evaluated using a rubric with criteria such as: Relevance to libraries across the A&M system (ex: element of collaboration within the A&M system, how will it benefit other system libraries etc…)

• Evidence of presenter’s expertise on the topic

• Evidence of presenter’s ability to engage audience with interactivity during the online session

• Expressed interest in the topic to attendees

• Congruity with Texas A&M System mission and goals

• Presents solutions to commonly held library problems across the System

• Clarity of purpose

• Originality

• Innovation

Once you have been approved, we’ll send you a speaker packet. There will be a Speaker Agreement to accept. Take a moment to review the information in your packet and our Submission Policies. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Descriptions of proposal sessions should be between 150-300 words. Proposals also include a section describing the relevance to libraries across the System limited to 200 words.

Submissions will be accepted for panel discussions, presentations, discussion/collaborative problem solving sessions, and lightning rounds. You can learn more about the details on our Session Format Options page.

Submissions are due by April 18, 2023. Notifications of acceptance will be provided via e-mail by May 5. There will be two virtual Q&A sessions to answer any questions you may have about submitting proposals: Friday, March 10 at 2:00-4:00pm CST and Monday, March 27 from 11:30am-1:30pm CST. The conference will take place the mornings of June 13-14. 

Submissions are due by April 18, 2023. Presenters will be notified of acceptance by May 5, 2023.

Presenters will be notified of acceptance by May 5, 2023. 

For questions please contact: 

Catherine Dean cdean@tamut.edu

Amanda Melchor  amanda.melchor@tamuk.edu

Shaun Torres   shaun.torres@qatar.tamu.edu