LACUNY Institute 2026 - Proposal Form

LACUNY Institute 2026

Call for Proposals

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May 2X, 2026 (in person with streaming option)
10am-4pm
XXXXXX, CUNY

Proposal Deadline : April 11, 2026

Notification of acceptance: April 18, 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 conference, taking place XXXX, May 2X, 2026.

This year’s LACUNY Institute will explore xxxxx

We welcome case studies, theoretical explorations, panel discussions, poster presentations, and creative or imaginative proposals on topics such as but not limited to:

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xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxx

**Submission Guidelines:**

- Proposals should be submitted by April 11, 2026.

Proposals should include:

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

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

- 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.

First name*

Last name*

Your affiliation*

Your email address*

Address line 1*

Address line 2

City*

State*

Postal code/zipcode*

Country*

Evening Phone

Day Phone*

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

Presentation type (explanations below)

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*

0/50

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.*

0/300

Presenter 2

First NameLast Name

preferred email

Affiliation

Presenter 3

First NameLast Name

preferred email address

Affiliation

Additional Presenters

If you are selected to present at LACUNY Institute 2025, do you consent to having the presentation (not the Q&A) recorded?

I consentI do not consent

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.