(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…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
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…
Call for Proposals: All Things Open Week 2026 (Online Mon., April 6 – Thurs., April 9)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 6
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) All Things Open Week is a virtual conference dedicated to promoting inclusive and intentional open access practices across all disciplines and audiences. All Things Open Week 2026 will be held from Monday, April 6, to Thursday, April 9, with the theme “All Together Now”. If you are passionate about…
Reminder: Proposals for 21st International Conference on Open Repositories (Online Mon., June 8 – Thurs., June 11) Due Sun., January 11
(via Adrian Ho, formerly University of Chicago) The 21st International Conference on Open Repositories (OR2026) will be held online from Monday, June 8, to Thursday, June 11, 2026. The theme for the OR2026 conference is: “Open to All? Repositories at the Intersection of People, Practice, and Emerging Technologies”. The event will explore how repositories sustain…
Call for Proposals–Teaching and Learning with AI: A Sharing Conference Between Educational Practitioners (Thurs., June 11 – Sat. June 13, in Kissimmee, FL)–Deadline Fri., Jan. 30
(via Chereeka Garner, University of Central Florida) Proposals are currently being accepted from higher education professionals in colleges and universities across the country for the Teaching and Learning with AI: A Sharing Conference Between Educational Practitioners. It will take place from Thursday, June 11, to Saturday, June 13, in Kissimmee, FL. The Faculty Center for…
Call for Proposals: NASIG Annual Conference (Tues., June 2 – Thurs., June 4, in Madison, WI)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 19
(via Twanna Hodge—University of Maryland, College Park) NASIG (North American Serials Interest Group) is soliciting proposals for its 41st Annual Conference, to be held from Tuesday, June 2, to Thursday, June 4, in Madison, Wisconsin. We are currently seeking in-person presentations. Sessions will be one hour in length on topics related to the areas defined…
Call for Proposals: 2026 Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., May 1, at College of DuPage)–Deadline Mon., Feb. 2
(via Firouzeh Rismiller, College of DuPage) Have an idea to share about teaching critical thinking, navigating uncertainty, or challenging information barriers? We want to hear from you! The 2026 Illinois Information Literacy Summit will take place on Friday, May 1, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. This year’s theme—“Skepticism (Not Cynicism): Navigating Knowledge…
Call for Speakers: 15th Annual Big Talk From Small Libraries Conference (Online Fri., Feb. 27)–Deadline Fri., Dec. 12
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) The call for speakers for the 15th annual Big Talk From Small Libraries conference is now open. This free one-day online conference is tailored for staff from small libraries; the smaller, the better! Small libraries of all types–public, academic, school, museum, special, etc.–are encouraged to submit a proposal. We’re looking…