Additionally, it is essential that the chair of the Conference Program Committee refer to the current ACRL Guide to Policies and Procedures for ACRL policies, data and procedures regarding conference programs. Send letter to committee to introduce yourself, stating purpose of committee, listing past program topics, announcing first, meeting, asking members to begin thinking about topics. Be sure to consider both the ALA and ACRL themes for the Annual Conference. Normal audiovisual equipment such as overhead projectors, slide projector, microphones, etc., are NOT included in this request. This is for very special equipment such as a roomful of microcomputers, video projection system, etc.
Committee meets to discuss possible program topics, formats and speakers.
Committee members are given various assignments to complete over the next six months. Preliminary budget estimate is developed. The chair may wish to consult with past program chairs to determine past budget request amounts. Deadlines are set ahead to get things published on time. If your program plans includes such type of fund raising, contact the ACRL Executive Director for complete details.