LACUNY Institute 2026 - Proposal Form

LACUNY Institute 2026

Call for Proposals

Vulnerability at Work and Beyond: How are We Managing?

May 22, 2026 (in person)
10am-4pm
CCNY Libraries, CUNY

Proposal Deadline : April 11, 2026

Notification of acceptance: April 17, 2026

For any questions regarding LACUNY Institute 2026, please contact:

Mark Aaron Polger at markaaron.polger87@login.cuny.edu

The LACUNY Institute invites scholars, librarians, educators, information professionals, and library workers to submit proposals for the upcoming LACUNY Institute 2026, taking place in person on Friday, May 22, 2026. This year’s LACUNY Institute will explore personal and professional vulnerability in the library profession. We welcome case studies, theoretical explorations, panel discussions, poster presentations, and creative proposals.

We seek innovative and thought-provoking contributions that propose solutions to problems, and delve into topics such as:

Uncertainties our profession is facing in this turbulent political landscape
The feeling of “walking on egg shells” during the tenure track process
When your article was rejected for publication
The personal things we share when we interact with students and faculty.
More broadly, democracy and citizen engagement is being threatened

**Submission Guidelines:**

Proposals should be submitted by Sat April 11, 2026.

Proposals should include:

- A 250-300 word abstract outlining the proposed presentation.

- A brief biography, as well as institutional affiliation and contact information for all applicants.

- The type of presentation being proposed.

Presentation types accepted: individual presentations, panels, workshops, or interactive sessions.

We encourage submissions from information professionals representing a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. The LACUNY Institute is committed to providing a platform for meaningful discussions on issues central to the professional and academic growth of librarianship and information work.

As a presenter at the LACUNY Institute, you are especially encouraged to submit your written proceedings for publication in the Fall 2026 issue of Urban Library Journal. You will receive an automated email confirmation upon submission of your proposal.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact the LACUNY Institute 2026 Chair, Mark Aaron Polger at markaaron.polger87@login.cuny.edu

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You will enter information for co-presenters at the bottom of this form

Panel discussions (50 minutes, including Q&A)Interactive presentation (50 minutes,including Q&A)Individual presentation, including Q&A (50 minutes)Workshop, including Q&A (50 minutes)

Presentation Title: Only the title and presenter name(s) will appear on the conference program listing so please choose a title that will be clear to your audience. (10 word maximum please)*

Presentation Abstract: No more than 50 words please*

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Presentation Summary: The summary is the basis for the Proposal Committee to select presentations for the conference. Please do not include any identifying information. 300 words maximum please.*

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As a presenter at the LACUNY Institute, you are especially encouraged to submit your written proceedings for publication in the Fall 2026 issue of Urban Library Journal.

You will receive an email confirmation right after you submit your proposal.