Greetings Colleagues, I trust you're well. NCAAL is being hosted in Atlanta next year. The Alliance will submit a proposal. I encourage your submission prior to the September 30th deadline. Respectfully, Sandra Call for Program/Workshop Proposals - 10th National Conference of African American Librarians Conference: Culture Keepers X: "Beyond Library Walls: Innovative Ways to Engage Our Communities" Grand Hyatt (Buckhead) Atlanta, Georgia August 9-13, 2017 The Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA) extends an invitation to all library staff, MLIS students, and vendors to submit proposals to present at the 10th National Conference of African American Librarians (NCAAL) in Atlanta, Georgia. Proposal topics include but are not limited to children and youth services, cultural heritage, health and wellness, leadership and management, innovation, creativity and technology. NCAAL holds a reputation for excellence as the largest conference devoted to African American professionals. The multi-day event offers educational programs that discuss varying issues and best practices, along with social events that include author luncheons, receptions, a bustling exhibits area featuring the latest in products and services, and networking opportunities. The submission deadline is September 30, 2016. For more information, please visit: http://goo.gl/fgY2Gs Send questions about the conference to the Program Committee Chair, Val Bell at Culturekeepers10@gmail.com<mailto:Culturekeepers10@gmail.com> SANDRA M. PHOENIX Executive Director HBCU Library Alliance sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org> www.hbculibraries.org<http://www.hbculibraries.org/> 404-978-2118 (office) 404-702-5854 (cell) 404-577-5158 (fax) Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hbculibraryalliance1/ Check out "PULSE!" The HBCU Library Alliance's News Source! - https://hbculibraryalliance.wordpress.com/ 7th Biennial Membership Meeting: Register here http://hbculibraries.org/html/2016meeting-form.html for the October 10,11 Membership Meeting in Atlanta. NEW DIGS!!!! The HBCU Library Alliance has relocated to the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library. Transition process is near completion. Stay tuned!!! Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library 111 James P. Brawley Drive SW Atlanta, GA 30314-4207 www.auctr.edu Honor the ancestors, honor the children.