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Keen, Machelle

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Jan 12, 2026, 1:48:01 PMJan 12

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Dear Library Friends!

We would like to invite you to attend or present at the 2026 SLSS conference.

2026 Southern Library Support Staff Conference

We are excited to announce that the Southern Library Support Staff Conference 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.

Scholarships Available! Through a generous grant from the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, a limited number of scholarships are available for first-time attendees. Please visit the scholarship information page to view eligibility requirements and apply.

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

Machelle Keen
Logistics and Access Services Manager

Heard Libraries

Vanderbilt Libraries | Vanderbilt University
615.322.4165 | machel...@vanderbilt.edu

419 21st Avenue South