(via Dr. Nina Exner, Virginia Commonwealth University) The 9th Empirical Librarians Conference, “EmpLibs”, call for proposals (CFP) is extended for one week to Tuesday, January 20! Looking for some cool facts about EmpLibs? Read on for more information. Are you a library worker who does original research or one who supports researchers? Join us for…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
Call for Proposals: Fourth Annual Teaching and Learning with AI Conference (Thurs., June 11 – Sat., June 13, in Orlando, FL)–Deadline Friday, Jan. 30
(via Patrick Green, University of Central Florida) The call for proposals is closing soon for the fourth annual Teaching and Learning with AI: A Sharing Conference Between Educational Practitioners, to be held from Thursday, June 11, to Saturday, June 13, in Orlando, Florida. Professionals, instructors, researchers, librarians, and policymakers from all sectors of higher education are invited to participate as…
Reminder: Registration Open for Academic Library Advancement and Development Network Conference (in Murfreesboro, TN, from Sat., April 11, to Tues., April 14)–Early-Bird Deadline Sun., Jan. 18
(via Kathleen Schmand, Middle Tennessee State University) The Academic Library Advancement and Development Network (ALADN) 2026 Conference will be held in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, from Saturday, April 11, to Tuesday, April 14. The theme is “Music City Melodies: Libraries and Philanthropy”, and the website is available here. The Academic Library Advancement and Development Network is a…
Call for Proposals: Second Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (Online Thurs., March 26)–Deadline Mon., Jan. 19
(via Dr. Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic, Vassar College) We are pleased to announce the upcoming Empirical Studies in Libraries Summit (ESiLS), a forum dedicated to showcasing and discussing the latest research and findings happening in and about libraries. This summit, which will take place online Thursday, March 26, aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, and students who are…
Registration Open for ALA Virtual Event “Recharging in Challenging Times”–Tues., Feb. 10, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT
(via ALA) The webinar “Recharging in Challenging Times: An ALA Virtual Event” is your opportunity to pause, connect, and find renewed energy for the work ahead. Join us live on Zoom Events for two inspiring keynotes and nine dynamic sessions designed to strengthen your skills and restore your sense of purpose. With three focused content…
Reminder: Proposals for ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2026 Virtual Forum (in Spring, with Date TBD) Due Mon., Jan. 5
(via Lijuan Xu, Lafayette College) The ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our 2026 Virtual Forum. The hour-long Forum will be held in spring with the exact date to be determined based on availability of the speaker(s). It will feature a 45-minute presentation followed by…
Call for Proposals: Empirical Librarians Conference (Wed., May 13, and Thurs., May 14, in Clemson, SC, and Online)–Deadline Mon., Jan. 12
(via Anna Craft, University of North Carolina at Greensboro) Are you a library worker who does original research or one who supports researchers? Join us for the 9th Empirical Librarians Conference on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14, 2026, a hybrid gathering of in-person and online attendees focusing on the unique place of original research…
Call for Proposals Extended: Library Publishing Forum (in Seattle and Online from Wed., June 17, to Thurs., June 18)–New Deadline Mon., Jan. 5
(via Ginelle Baskin, Middle Tennessee State University) The Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) has extended the deadline for in-person and a limited number of remote proposals for the 2026 Library Publishing Forum to Monday, January 5! The Library Publishing Forum is an annual conference bringing together representatives from libraries engaged in or considering publishing initiatives to define and address major questions…
Call for Proposals: 2026 Acquisitions Institute (at Timberline Lodge Near Portland, OR, from Sun., May 17, to Wed., May 20)–Deadline Tues., Dec. 30
(via Selena Chau—University of California, Santa Barbara) We’re excited to announce the call for proposals for Acquisitions Institute at Timberline Lodge 2026. This is our small, informal, and stimulating gathering in a convivial and glorious Pacific Northwest setting (one hour east of Portland, OR, on the slope of Mt. Hood), focused on the methods and…
Call for Proposals: Library Evidence Synthesis Services Symposium (Online Mon., June 15 – Thurs., June 18)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 27
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) We are thrilled to announce the second Library Evidence Synthesis Services Symposium (LESSS), a groundbreaking, fully virtual conference aimed at bringing together information professionals involved in providing evidence synthesis (ES) support and/or services at their institutions. During this four-day event, attendees will have…