aserl-prof-dev-announce Mailing List: FW: Join us at SCLA 2025!

[John Burger, ASERL (jburger]

Sharing on behalf of our SCLA colleagues.  Questions can be addressed to 
Shamella at Clemson University Libraries -- scromar [at] 
clemson.edu<mailto:scromar [at] clemson.edu>.


Kind regards,

--j.e.b.

John Burger, Executive Director
Association of Southeastern Research Libraries (ASERL)
c/o Robert W. Woodruff Library / Emory University
540 Asbury Circle, #316
Atlanta, Georgia  30322


From: Shamella Cromartie <scromar [at] clemson.edu>
Sent: Monday, October 13, 2025 1:58 PM
To: John Burger, ASERL <jburger [at] aserl.org>
Subject: FW: Join us at SCLA 2025!

John, would you mind posting this message to the ASERL listserv?

My sincere thanks if you are able to do so!

Best,
Shamella

We cordially invite your library system to join us at the SCLA 2025 Conference: 
"The Power of Us: Libraries in Action"<https://www.scla.org/conference> from 
October 27-30 in Columbia. This year's program features keynote speakers Lisa 
Varga and Jason Broughton, specialized pre-conference workshops, and over 80 
dynamic sessions addressing the most pressing issues facing libraries today. 
We're even getting a quick Q and A with Dawn Staley and select attendees will 
have the opportunity to get a signed copy of her book, Uncommon Favor. Whether 
you're interested in AI implementation, advocacy strategies, community 
engagement, or innovative programming, this conference offers exceptional 
professional development opportunities for your entire team.

Several important deadlines are coming up quickly for SCLA 2025. Please review 
and act soon to secure your spot! Check out the conference website to see the 
full agenda for this amazing event.

Pre-Conference Workshops - NEW DEADLINE: October 15, 2025. Spaces remain in 
both workshops on Monday, October 27:

  *   "Practical AI for Libraries" with Dr. Siobahn Grady Day (9:00 AM - Noon)
  *   "Your Library Campaign Starts Today" with Patrick Sweeney of Every 
Library (9:00 AM - Noon)

Both workshops will be held at Richland Library and include lunch. Register for 
pre-conferences only at this 
link.<https://whova.com/portal/registration/Shi8G9TfS8CbYfbWgbNK/n1vyyj7b> 
<https://whova.com/portal/registration/Shi8G9TfS8CbYfbWgbNK/n1vyyj7b>

Author Luncheons - Deadline: October 8, 2025 Only a few seats remain for our 
intimate luncheons with Dr. Rhondda Thomas and George Singleton. These will 
sell out!

Conference Apparel<https://www.instagram.com/sclanews/p/DOw1BBlDMHT/?hl=en> 
<https://www.instagram.com/sclanews/p/DOw1BBlDMHT/?hl=en> - Deadline: October 
15, 2025 Order your official SCLA 2025 t-shirts and sweatshirts. We'll have 
them ready for you at registration. Remember this is a one time run of shirts 
for this event!

Already registered but need to add items? Click 
here<https://whova.com/portal/registration/Shi8G9TfS8CbYfbWgbNK/1nxwfhff> 
<https://whova.com/portal/registration/Shi8G9TfS8CbYfbWgbNK/1nxwfhff> to 
purchase pre-conference workshops or apparel separately. We'll sort everything 
at registration.

Don't miss out on these special opportunities! Register today at 
scla.org/conference.<https://www.scla.org>

See you in Columbia October 27-30!

Best regards,


SHAMELLA CROMARTIE, Ed.D.

Hear me pronounce my name: https://namedrop.io/shamellacromartie

ASSOCIATE DEAN

Organizational Performance and Administration/Clemson University Libraries
Clemson University

R.M. Cooper Library

116 Sigma Drive

Clemson, SC 29634
w 864-656-8571
scromar [at] clemson.edu<mailto:scromar [at] clemson.edu>
https://libraries.clemson.edu