*Please excuse cross postingsThe Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 44th Annual Conference, Take Action! Conveying Value, Cultivating Success, which will explore our impact on student engagement, student learning and student success. We all do great things that impact students, so let’s share our work and experiences! . Conference Date: November 2, 2018Conference Location: Nationwide Hotel & Conference Center in Columbus, OhioSubmission Deadline: April 6, 2018We encourage thoughtful, timely proposals on any topic related to the theme. Possible topics include, but are not limited to: - Budget- Collaborations- Collections- Demonstrating value- Developing a culture of assessment- Ethnographic and observational studies- Impact on student learning, retention, progression, and/or graduation- Lessons learned- Library instruction- Library student employees- Marketing and communications- Outreach activities- Programming and events- Reporting results - Services- Spaces and facilities- Special collections and archives- Unique methods- Usability- User experienceMore information and submission guidelines are available on the conference website <https://www.alaoweb.org/conferences/2018/proposals/>All presenters are responsible for their own registration and travel costs. .If you have questions, please visit the website <https://www.alaoweb.org/conferences/2018/about> or contact Laura Birkenhauer and Carrie Girton at [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> *