Registration is open now for our 12th annual Lake Superior Libraries Unsymposium!

Sometimes you need a break from the average conference: you need an UNCONFERENCE! At the LSLS Unsymposium, you determine the conversation.

Our 12th annual Lake Superior Libraries Unsymposium will be held in-person on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 1-4:30 p.m. at Superior Public Library in Superior, Wisconsin. We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon of conversation, collaboration, and connection!

“I appreciate the opportunity to meet and talk about the nitty-gritty of ideas that we might all struggle with, rather than formal conferences where we listen to people talk about big ideas that I may not be able to scale to my situation.”

Participants brainstorm a host of topics, which are then selected in a bottom-up, democratic manner. Rather than listening to a single speaker, you get to ask questions, interact, and offer your own expertise on a topic chosen by the whole group. So . . . everyone wants to talk about diversity in collection development? Done. You’re the only one who wants to talk about library-themed cupcakes? Maybe we’ll talk about them next time! Together, we’ll discover our common challenges and develop solutions collaboratively. You’ll come away from the Unsymposium invigorated by lively discussions and ready to take that excitement back to your library.

Previous discussion topics include:

• Climate change and libraries
• Displays/marketing
• Learning analytics
• Office supplies
• and much more!

The Unsymposium is free and open to everyone.

• WHEN:  1:00-4:30 pm, Friday, January 12th, 2024 (Join us for a pre-unsymposium lunch at 11:30 am at Bucktales Cantina & Grill in Superior. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own meals and drinks.)
• COST:  Just your time!
• WHERE:  Superior Public Library
• HOW DO I REGISTER?: Just complete this form

QUESTIONS? Contact us!