Save the Date and Call for Proposals
LACUNY Institute 2026: Vulnerability at Work and Beyond: How are We Managing?
Thurs May 21, 2026 | 8:30 am - 4:30pm
held in-person (with a virtual option) by CCNY Libraries
https://lacuny2026.commons.gc.cuny.edu
Proposal Deadline: April 17, 2026
Notification of Acceptance: April 21, 2026
Submit a proposal:
https://form.jotform.com/250496752502155
The LACUNY Institute invites scholars, librarians, educators, information professionals, and library workers to submit proposals for the upcoming LACUNY Institute 2026, taking place in person on Thurs May 21, 2026 at City College of New York, CUNY. This year’s LACUNY Institute will explore personal and professional vulnerability in the library profession. We welcome case studies, theoretical explorations, panel discussions, poster presentations, and creative proposals.
We seek innovative and thought-provoking contributions that propose solutions to problems, and delve into topics such as:
- Uncertainties our profession is facing in this turbulent political landscape
- The feeling of “walking on egg shells” during the tenure track process
- When your article was rejected for publication
- The personal things we share when we interact with students and faculty.
- More broadly, democracy and citizen engagement is being threatened
- The disappearance or alteration of resources, such as public data and historical materials
- The vulnerability involved in building communities with students, co-workers, and peers
**Submission Guidelines:**
Proposals should include:
- A 250-300 word abstract outlining the proposed presentation.
- A brief biography, as well as institutional affiliation and contact information for all applicants.
- The type of presentation being proposed.
Presentation types accepted: individual presentations, panels, workshops, or interactive sessions.
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 2026 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 LACUNY Institute 2026 Chair, Mark Aaron Polger at markaaron.polger87@login.cuny.edu
Kind regards,
LACUNY Institute 2026 Planning Committee
https://lacuny2026.commons.gc.cuny.edu
lacuny-institute@lacuny.org
