Together24 Library Annual Conference: Call for contributions now open

11 Mar 2024

Find out more about the upcoming Together24 Library Annual Conference and how you can get involved.

Event: Together24, The University of Manchester Library Annual Conference
Date: Wednesday, 12 June 2024, 9 - 5pm
Location: University Place

This year's staff conference, Together24, is an opportunity for us all to share and celebrate the amazing work that we have been doing. As well as attending the conference, we’d like to invite you to get involved:

1. Submit a proposal to present your work at the conference

We've reflected on the feedback from last year's conference and made some tweaks to this year's programme.

Submit your proposal via this 'Call for contributions' form

Take a look at the call for contributions and decide if you can offer:

Lightning talk (7 minutes)
Breakout session (either a 45-minute session or 60-minute session)
Focus on… presentation (12 minutes)
Poster
Digital content

The deadline for proposals is 5pm, Friday, 12 April 2024 and we will be in touch by the end of April to confirm your contribution.

2. Nominate a colleague or Library team for an award

‘The Rylands’ return this year so we can once again recognise the exceptional levels of service and innovation at the Library.

Submit your nominations using this 'The Rylands' form

The deadline for nominations is 5pm, Friday, 29 March 2024.

3. Become part of the conference planning team

Get involved in the organisation and delivery of the conference this year. Tasks include coordinating the conference sessions, being the first point of contact for presenters, supporting the production of posters and digital content or helping attendees find their way around the venue. If you would like to get involved please let Michelle know.

If you have any questions or want to talk through your proposal please get in touch with Michelle or Ria.