Louisiana Library Association

10/12/2026

Are you interested in presenting at the 2027 Annual Conference in Alexandria, LA? Great News! The Conference Programming Committee is now accepting program proposals. https://forms.gle/vR24mNqdtParZGLy8

10/08/2026

And the winner is...

The Louis Users Conference trivia night winners feat. some of Louisiana's finest!

10/07/2026

The Intellectual Freedom Committee has developed a statewide challenge reporting form to help us gather information about challenges to library materials, programs, displays, services, and policies across Louisiana.

The form is available here:

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10/02/2026

Frances Webre Skiffington, a long-time UNO librarian and active LLA member, passed away on September 30, 2026, at the age of 87.

Frances was one of the first employees of LSUNO and was the last surviving "founder." Her father was the first LSUNO Facilities Services Superintendent, and she and her parents lived on campus while the university was being built on the site of a former naval air station. Frances was initially administrative staff in another area at the new university, but began working in the library which was located in a former Navy building, which was still standing. The library building wasn’t opened until 1964.

Frances completed her Library Science degree at L.S.U. She worked at the library for 42 years, primarily as Federal Documents Librarian, retiring in 2000 as Librarian Emerita.

During her career, she was an active member of LLA, especially GODORT. She was a recipient of the Margaret T. Lane Award in 1996.

Frances had a wonderful sense of humor and was a true treat to work with.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/frances-skiffington-obituary?id=62657462

09/15/2026

Calling all Exhibitors, Sponsors and Author/Performer Row Interested Participants! Register today to participate in the 2027 Conference.

07/20/2026

We need those program proposals! We know you've got one in your back pocket right now. Head on over to llaonline.org and submit it already!

07/07/2026

📣 Call for Program Proposals – LaSSAL Annual Conference 2026

Theme: The Heartbeat of the Library: Essential Support Staff in Louisiana

Do you have an idea, success story, or practical skill to share? LaSSAL is now accepting program proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference!

This year's theme celebrates the vital role library support staff play in keeping Louisiana's libraries thriving. We invite support staff, supervisors, and library professionals to submit presentations that inspire, educate, and empower colleagues across the state.

We're looking for sessions on topics such as:
📚 Customer service
💻 Technology and emerging tools
🎨 Programming and outreach
📖 Collection maintenance and technical services
🤝 Leadership, teamwork, and communication
♿ Accessibility and inclusion
🛡️ Safety and workplace wellness
✨ Creative solutions and library success stories

Presentations may be educational sessions, workshops, panels, demonstrations, or interactive discussions. First-time presenters are encouraged to apply!

Proposal Deadline: July 31, 2026

Your proposal should include:
• Presentation title
• Presenter name(s) and contact information
• Brief presenter bio
• Session description
• Learning objectives
• Technology or room setup needs

Help us celebrate The Heartbeat of the Library by sharing your knowledge and experience with library colleagues from across Louisiana. Watch your email or visit https://forms.gle/hhuki9AbtPMx6i8n6 to submit your proposal today!

06/26/2026

Are you a Louisiana librarian, library worker, advocate, or trustee currently at ALA in Chicago? If so, meet up with us at 8:15 tomorrow (Saturday the 27th) in front of the ALA Chicago skyline photo op near the entrance to exhibits. This should only take 10-15 minutes to start your day with a little Louisiana love in the Windy City!

06/24/2026

LLA Members: the KLA/SELA joint conference registration is now LIVE in case you are interested in attending!

SELA is thrilled to be holding a joint conference with the Kentucky Library Association. The conference will be held Monday, October 5th through Wednesday, October 7th, 2026, in Louisville at the University of Louisville Events & Conference Center.

We will be having a SELA Breakfast with awards and new officer installation; this is at an additional cost and available to choose during registration. (Please note the date change from previous advertising, there will be a Pre-Conference on Monday.)

Registration is now open and can be found at https://sites.google.com/view/klaconference/registration.

06/11/2026

Today is a great day to join LLA! Take advantage of this special discount before 6/30!