Fall 2025 SLRC Conference

In cooperation with the Enoch Pratt Free Library’s Office of Equity and Fair Practice (OEFP) and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Council, please join us for training sessions, activities, and camaraderie with guest speakers from in and out of Maryland libraries, and library workers from throughout the state.

This year’s theme is centered around “Convergence: Technology, Equity, and the Future.”

Some of the topics that may be covered include (but are not limited to):

• Artificial intelligence and bias detection
• Cultural preservation
• Culturally relevant digital content
• Developing programs about the future of technology
• Digital collaboration platforms
• Digital inequity and socioeconomic disparities
• E-accessibility
• Online education and personalized learning platforms
• Public technology access points
• Robots
• Work arrangements that encourage the use of technology

Why should you attend the conference? 

• Supplement the training that you have received within your county or region
• Meet speakers and colleagues who are just as passionate about technology and equity topics of interest as you are
• Earn continuing education hours
• Registration is free, and you will get fed

May I propose a training session or activity to present at the conference? 

Yes! Please submit the proposal form by the deadline of 5 pm on Thursday, July 31, 2025. Share the proposal form with others who may be interested.

How long will each day possibly last? 

• Virtual Day: Monday, October 27, 2025: 9 am-5 pm
• In-Person Day at the Maryland State Library Resource Center: Tuesday, October 28, 2025: 8 am-5 pm.

When will registration start?

September 2025

Questions? 

Please email slrcprogramsandtraining@prattlibrary.org.

As always, all SLRC conferences are free of charge for library staff.