(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The Wisconsin Association of Academic Librarians (WAAL) Conference will be held from Monday, August 3, to Tuesday, August 4, at Marquette University – Raynor Library in Milwaukee, WI! This year’s conference theme is “WAAL Together Now: Engagement, Connection, Belonging”. We are now accepting proposals for breakout sessions, lightning talks,…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
Registration Open for True North Science Boot Camp (Thurs., June 18 – Fri., June 19, at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario)–Deadline Mon., June 1
(via Katie Harding, McMaster University) Registration is now open for True North Science Boot Camp 2026 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, from Thursday, June 18, to Friday, June 19. Registration rates and the link to register are available on the Registration page. The deadline is Monday, June 1. The 2026 True North Science…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Science and Technology Section Research Forum (Online Tues., June 16) Due Tues., March 31
(via William Jacobs, San Francisco State University) The Research Committee of the ACRL Science and Technology Section (STS) will host its Research Forum online Tuesday, June 16. The Committee is currently seeking proposals to present lightning talks that highlight research and practitioner projects related to science and technology librarianship. Registration for ALA Annual and STS…
Call for Proposals: Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference (Tues., Sept. 1 – Thurs., Sept. 3, Online and in Portland, OR)–Deadline Tues., March 31
(via Dev Singer, Brandeis University) The NWILL Planning Committee is excited to open the call for proposals for the 2026 Northwest Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Conference. This hybrid conference will be held from Tuesday, September 1, to Thursday, September 3,at the University of Oregon in Portland, Oregon, and virtually on the Whova conference platform….
Reminder: Proposals for Academic Library Association of Ohio’s Online Instruction Showcase (Wed., May 13, 1:00-3:00 PM CDT) Due Tues., March 31; Registration Now Open
(via Kristen Adams, Miami University in Ohio) The Instruction and STEM Interest Groups of the Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) are excited to announce an online instruction showcase this spring. This will consist of a variety of short lighting talks of 7-10 minutes each. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 13, from…
Call for Proposals: CARLI Instruction Showcase (Thurs., June 4)–Deadline Thurs., April 2, at 5:00 PM CDT
(via Adrienne Radzvickas, CARLI) The CARLI Instruction Committee invites proposals for this year’s Instruction Showcase, a forum for library workers across our consortium to share teaching approaches, practical strategies, and reflective insights currently shaping library instruction. This year’s theme, “Trust Us: The Role of Library Instruction in Transforming Landscapes”, centers on trust and how we cultivate…
Registration Open for Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians (Wed., July 8 – Fri., July 10, in Bloomington, IN, and Virtual Mon., July 13); Proposals for Lightning Talks Due Fri., April 10
(via Jennifer Simms, Indiana University Bloomington) The 2026 Great Lakes Science Boot Camp for Librarians will be held on-site from Wednesday, July 8, to Friday, July 10, in Bloomington, Indiana, and will be hosted by Indiana University Libraries. Campus housing will also be available July 7. This immersive conference offers librarians an opportunity to learn about…
Call for Proposals: True North Science Boot Camp (Thurs., June 18 – Fri., June 19, in Hamilton, Canada)–Deadline Sun., April 5
(via the event organizers) The 2026 True North Science Boot Camp (TNSBC) will be held in-person on Thursday June 18 and Friday June 19, 2026 at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Hosted by McMaster University Libraries, this year’s TNSBC theme is Interdisciplinary Teaching and Research in STEM. This event brings together STEM library workers,…
Call for Proposals: ACRL 2027 Conference (Wed., April 7 – Sat., April 10, in Portland, OR, and Online)–Deadline Sat., June 6
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) ACRL invites you to join us at the ACRL 2027 Conference to be held April 7-10 (Wednesday-Saturday), 2027, in Portland, Oregon, and online. ACRL 2027 will offer a platform to engage in critical conversations and explore solutions-centered approaches to the challenges facing our profession. The conference will focus on…
Call for Proposals–ThriveLib 2026: Reimagining Library Culture Together (Online Tues., Aug. 11 – Thurs., Aug. 13)–Deadline Fri., April 10, at 12:00 PM CDT
(via Bobbi Newman, University of Iowa) The 2026 ThriveLib Advisory Board invites you to submit a proposal for ThriveLib 2026: Reimagining Library Culture Together, a virtual conference focused on reclaiming joy, balance, and boundaries in library work. Conference Dates: Tuesday, August 11 – Thursday, August 13 Proposal deadline: Friday, April 10, at 12:00 PM CDT ThriveLib…