Please note that this event conflicts with one of the virtual days for the 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…
Category: Conferences and Meetings (non-HSLI)
Call for Proposals: LOEX Fall Focus 2025 Conference (Online Mon., Nov. 17 – Wed., Nov. 19)–Deadline Fri., Sept. 5
(via LOEX) You are invited to submit a proposal for LOEX (Library Orientation Exchange) Fall Focus 2025, an information literacy & library instruction conference focused on the following topics.– Artificial Intelligence– Archives & Special Collections– Sense of Belonging The Conference will take place online from Monday, November 17, to Wednesday, November 19. We are excited…
Registration Open for 2025 ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont)–Early-Bird Deadline Tues., Sept. 16
(via the Illinois Library Association) Registration is now open for the 2025 ILA Annual Conference! The countdown is over, so secure your spot at this incredible conference! The 2025 ILA Conference Program Committee has curated an impressive lineup of informative sessions, powerful featured speakers, meaningful networking opportunities, and entertaining activities and events. Don’t miss the exhibit hall, an attendee favorite, where you…
Call for Proposals: 2025 Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries Symposium (Online Thurs., Nov. 20)–Deadline Fri., Sept. 5
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries (MIRL) Planning Committee is now accepting proposals for the fifth MIRL Symposium, a free event that will take place virtually on Thursday, November 20. MIRL is a platform-neutral conference for IR practitioners and those with an…
Call for Applications to Attend Inaugural Cracking Open Unconference on Open Science (Thurs., Oct. 16, in Pittsburgh, PA)–Deadline Fri., Aug. 8
(via Melanie Gainey, Carnegie Mellon University) The inaugural Cracking Open Unconference at Carnegie Mellon University will be held in Pittsburgh, PA, on Thursday, October 16. The unconference is a full-day of in person participant driven conversations. This event will create a space to bring together members of the library and research community for timely discussion…
Final Reminder: Poster Proposals for ILA Annual Conference (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont) Due Fri., July 25
(via the Illinois Library Association) The deadline to submit a poster session for this year’s ILA Annual Conference is this Friday, July 25! This is your last chance to share your innovative program, report of a research study, or any topic relevant to librarianship. The Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, to Thursday, October…
Registration Open for ALA Sustainability Round Table’s ROOTS Library Leadership Summit–Online Wed., Aug. 6, 12:00-3:00 PM CDT
(via Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University) The American Library Association’s Sustainability Round Table would like to invite all those interested in sustainability in libraries to join us for our inaugural ROOTS Library Leadership Summit. It will take place via Zoom on Wednesday, August 6, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM CDT. ALA / SustainRT membership is…
Registration Open for ALA Social Responsibilities Round Table’s Afternoon of Social Justice, on AI and Social Justice–Online Mon., Aug. 4, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM CDT
(via Rachel Rosekind, Contra Costa Library Commission) The Social Responsibilities Round Table (SRRT)’s Afternoon of Social Justice is back and better than ever! Join us for a full day of free, virtual programming as we look at the intersections of artificial intelligence (AI) and social justice. The event will last from 8:30 AM to 5:00…
Call for Proposals Extended: Free SJSU Biennial Open Access Conference (Online Tues., Oct. 21, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM CDT)–New Deadline Fri., Aug. 1
(via Dawn Hackman, San José State University) The SJSU King Library OA25 Conference Planning Committee is pleased to announce the theme of this year’s biennial Open Access Conference, “Defend Research, Defend Open Access”. This free event will take place online Tuesday, October 21, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM CDT. Around the world, government funding…
Reminder: Proposals for Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (in East Lansing, MI, from Mon., Oct. 20, to Wed., Oct. 22) Due Fri., July 18
(via Marianne Bracke, Wayne State University) The Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) invites session proposals for its 11th symposium, co-hosted by Michigan State University (host site), University of Michigan, Wayne State University and Western Michigan University. MDLS provides librarians who support research data management and research data services the chance to connect with colleagues and…