The Library Association of the City University of New York (LACUNY) Institute invites scholars, librarians, educators, information professionals, and library workers to submit proposals for the upcoming LACUNY Institute 2025 conference, taking place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This year’s LACUNY Institute will explore challenges faced by librarians and information workers across our profession. We seek innovative and thought-provoking contributions that delve into topics such as the preservation of politicized data, intellectual freedom, censorship, and how information professionals can navigate these challenges in an ever-changing world.

We welcome case studies, theoretical explorations, panel discussions, poster presentations, and creative or imaginative proposals on topics such as but not limited to:

• Challenges faced by librarians, information professionals, and library workers in the face of censorship, intellectual freedom issues, and attempts to restrict access to information
• Professional development opportunities
• Promoting inclusivity in libraries. Strategies for preserving library spaces and collections while addressing the challenges posed by misinformation
• Technology and freedom of information; the role of technology in the dissemination of information, challenges posed by digital censorship, and the responsibilities of librarians in the digital age of artificial intelligence
• Advocacy and Community Engagement in an Uncertain World
• Building blocks and strategies to preserve access to information (information across all platforms are being removed, deleted, or blocked)

**Important Dates:**

– Submission Deadline: April 4, 2025

– Notification of Acceptance: April 18, 2025

– Conference Date: May 21, 2025

We encourage submissions from information professionals representing a diverse range of perspectives and experiences. The LACUNY Institute is committed to providing a platform for meaningful discussions on issues central to the professional and academic growth of librarianship and information work.

As a presenter at the LACUNY Institute, you are especially encouraged to submit your written proceedings for publication in the Fall 2025 issue of Urban Library Journal.

You will receive an automated email confirmation upon submission of your proposal.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact the Chair of the LACUNY Institute 2025, Professor Nicole Williams at [email protected]

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