The Local History and Genealogy Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) welcomes submissions of presentation proposals highlighting experiences introducing local history and genealogy research/materials to K-12 students. The planning committee is especially interested in submissions relating to the theme of the IFLA World Library Information Congress – Inspire, Engage, Enable, Connect.
This event will be held virtually on August 16 at 8:00 am CDT.
Submission Guidelines
This call is open to IFLA members, non-members, and students. Proposals for 15-minute presentations in English should include a 200-word abstract. Joint proposals are welcome.
Please submit your proposals online at https://forms.office.com/r/SrHw2M8FbW by June 1.
Questions? Please contact Jennifer Brannock at Jennifer.Brannock@usm.edu.
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Jennifer Brannock
Professor
Curator of Rare Books and Mississippiana
Special Collections, University Libraries
The University of Southern Mississippi
118 College Drive #5148
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
P: 601.266.4347
www.lib.usm.edu/spcol
Preserving the Past. Cultivating the Future.