2025 Conference Breakouts Call for Proposals Now Closed
While it is crucial to stay grounded in the present moment, it is equally important to envision the future and its possibilities. Moving forward is our only option. FLA conducted a board retreat last month, with the guidance of Anne Casey, to have our association’s new strategic plan drafted. The board and committee chairs have identified four major areas of focus; organizational stability, professional development and networking, advocacy, and communication. Objectives under these major areas have been identified and the next step is to assign initiatives to FLA groups and officers responsible for implementing them. In the spirit of looking toward the future, I’d like to share upcoming events and news that nurture our shared optimism. Read the full September 2024 President's Message here.
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2024-2025 President's Message
At the end of our annual conference this year, I had the joy of revealing our incoming annual theme: Overdue for Fun: Celebrating Libraries and Ourselves. I want this year to mark a moment when we focus on celebrating ourselves and our profession; something we often forget to practice.
You might be wondering, “Fun”? How can we find enjoyment during chaos within our profession and beyond? What I expressed in my speech is that one lesson I have learned in recent years is that despite the substantial amount of work ahead, we can also find connection and joy in our collective efforts. We can have fun while doing the good work we are doing. They can co-exist. What keeps me positive is reflecting on the emotions we feel when we get together at our conferences. There, we reconnect, laugh, and unite in our shared passion for our profession. What a wonderful gift it is to extend this all year long. We realize that we have a wonderful association and a powerful history.
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