(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…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
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…
Call for Proposals: ACRL Instruction Section Teaching Methods Committee’s 2026 Virtual Forum (in Spring, with Date TBD)–Deadline 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…
Registration Open for Association of North Carolina Health and Science Librarians Virtual Meeting and CE Class “Accessible Library Content: Navigating Federal Accessibility Guidelines”–Tues., Dec. 2, 9:00-11:00 AM CDT
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library and Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Association of North Carolina Health and Science Libraries (ANCHASL) is holding its Virtual ’25 Fall Meeting and CE class on Tuesday December 2, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM CDT. Taught by Nora Burmeister, the topic of the class will be on “Accessible Library…
Registration Open for 2026 Academic Library Advancement and Development Network Conference–Sun., April 12 – Tues., April 14, in Murfreesboro, TN
(via Kathleen Schmand, Middle Tennessee State University) Registration is now open for the ALADN (Academic Library Advancement and Development Network) 2026 Conference. It will take place in Murfreesboro, TN, from Sunday, April 12, to Tuesday, April 14, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville SE Murfreesboro. Join us in the heart of Middle Tennessee for…
Illinois Open Education General Meeting Online Fri., Dec. 5, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT (No Registration Required)
(via Dr. Dee Anna Phares, Northern Illinois University) ILOE (Illinois Open Education) will be holding its end-of-semester General Meeting online Friday, December 5, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT. Access the meeting here. Registration is not required. Join us to plan next steps for capacity building in Illinois. All are welcome. Here is an…
Final Reminder: Registration Available for Free Open Science Symposium–Online Thurs., Nov. 13
Note: This event conflicts with one of the virtual days for HSLI Annual Conference. (via Melanie Gainey, Carnegie Mellon University) The fifth Open Science Symposium will be held virtually on Thursday, November 13. Join us for our signature open science event, a full day of virtual talks and panels from researchers and thought leaders in…
Call for Applications: 2026 Library Freedom Institute on Privacy and Intellectual Freedom (Online and in Person for 15 Weeks, Starting in Late January)–Deadline Wed., Dec. 10
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) Library Freedom Project’s privacy and intellectual freedom training for library workers is now open for applications! Library Freedom Institute covers a wide range of highly relevant and engaging subjects in the privacy, intellectual freedom, and critical technology realm. The 2026 Institute will take place over 15 weeks (starting in…