Amigos Library Services has extended the proposal deadline for its upcoming online conference, Future Driven Collections, taking place on December 9, 2026. We are now accepting session proposals<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/M4qMdz3JcG> through Friday, October 23, 2026.
Future Driven Collections will explore how libraries are developing sustainable, innovative practices that support access to information today while preparing for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow. We welcome proposals from all library types and encourage submissions from both member and non-member institutions.
Topics may include:
* Responding to changing patron expectations through collection development, merchandising, discovery tools, and digital experiences
* Collection development strategies, assessment, analytics, and data-informed decision making
* Metadata, cataloging, linked data, BIBFRAME, and discoverability
* Inclusive, accessible, and user-centered approaches to collections and metadata
* Electronic resource management, acquisitions, licensing, and digital content management
* Digital collections, repositories, preservation, and stewardship
* Open access, OER, and emerging models for content access
* Artificial intelligence, automation, and emerging technologies in collection and technical services workflows
* Discovery services and user search experiences
* Collaborative collection initiatives and resource sharing
* Workforce development, workflow innovation, and future-ready skills
Presentations will be delivered online, with technical support and moderation provided by Amigos staff.
If you've been considering submitting a proposal<https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/M4qMdz3JcG>, there's still time. Submit your proposal by Friday, October 23.
If you have any questions, please contact learning_at_amigos.org<mailto:learning_at_amigos.org> or call 972-340-2829. We look forward to hearing about the innovative work happening in your library.
Thanks,
Chris
Christina Pryor
Continuing Education Services Manager
Amigos Library Services
Phone: 972-340-2897
pryor_at_amigos.org<mailto:pryor_at_amigos.org>
www.amigos.org<http://www.amigos.org/>
Received on Mon Oct 12 2026 - 15:22:08 EDT