<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif">Hello,</font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font size="4" face="times new roman, serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">This is a reminder to anyone who would like to present at the 2021 OLA virtual Annual Conference-- including those who were prepared to present at the 2020 OLA Annual Conference, that submissions (or resubmissions) must be completed <b>no later than 12:00AM, November 1, 2020. </b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><b><br></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><strong>Program
Proposal Form Link: </strong><a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/Xl0GCYExW6TmgAkTGwQdh" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><strong><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration-line:none">https://t.ly/2TzN</span></strong></a> <b><br></b></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">All submissions will be notified of proposal status by
November 16, 2020. <br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><br></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4"><i><b>General
submission information:</b></i></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"></p><ul><li><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Please
be aware that you must be able to present your program in either a pre-recorded
video format or in a live Zoom meeting format (with moderated chat and/or
moderated Q&A) during the conference, whether it features a single
presenter or panelists. The conference A/V coordinators will work with
presenters to provide best practices and technical assistance for creating the
best virtual experience possible for attendees. The conference committee is
exploring all possible options to assist presenters in creating dynamic and
engaging content.</font></li><li><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Be
aware that it is unlikely every proposal will be accepted. Strong proposals
covering similar topics may be requested to combine into one program to provide
varying perspectives on the topic and to ensure that we have room on the
schedule for diverse offerings. Program Coordinators will make every effort to
suggest alternative opportunities as appropriate (such as panel discussions,
lightning talks, poster sessions, etc.) to allow for as much engagement and
collaboration as possible at the conference.</font></li><li><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">Refer
to "Tips for a Great Program Proposal" (on the conference website and
here): <a href="https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/QGMWC1wqWjuxOqnTXWyFE" style="color:blue" target="_blank">https://t.ly/eLhJ</a> for recommendations on creating a
successful proposal.</font></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><font face="times new roman, serif" size="4">If
you have questions about this process or other conference program matters, feel free to contact KT Austin & Christie Christophersen, OLA 2021 conference program coordinators, at <a href="mailto:olaprograms@olaweb.org" style="color:blue" target="_blank">olaprograms@olaweb.org</a>.</font></p></div>