aserl-prof-dev-announce Mailing List: Announcement: 2026 Southern Library Support Staff Conference

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2026 Southern Library Support Staff Conference
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We are excited to announce that the Southern Library Support Staff 
Conference<https://slss.library.vanderbilt.edu/> will be held on May 27-29, 
2026, at Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee. This year's theme, 
"From the Heart of the Library: Stories of Engagement, Innovation, and 
Leadership," invites library professionals at all stages of their careers to 
delve into personal narratives that highlight the transformative power of 
libraries in their communities.

Conference Details:

  *   Main conference on Wednesday, May 27th, and Thursday, May 28th

  *   Excursions/tours around Nashville on Friday, May 29th

  *   Registration will open February 2, 2026

  *   Conference website: https://slss.library.vanderbilt.edu/


Proposal Submission OPEN NOW! We welcome your ideas for conference 
presentations. Please submit via the proposal submission 
form<https://slss.library.vanderbilt.edu/proposals/>.

Scholarships Available! Through a generous grant from the Laura Bush 21st 
Century Librarian 
Program<https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program>,
 a limited number of scholarships are available for first-time attendees. 
Please visit the scholarship information 
page<https://slss.library.vanderbilt.edu/scholarship-information/> to view 
eligibility requirements and apply.

 Please mark your calendars, and we look forward to your participation in 
making this event a success!

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