(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…
Category: Calls and Requests
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Call for Proposals: Forthcoming Issue of Library Trends, “Cultural Heritage in Crisis”–Deadline Fri., July 25
(via Melissa Wong, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) As the Editor-in-Chief of Library Trends, I am pleased to share a call for proposals for a forthcoming issue, “Cultural Heritage in Crisis”, guest edited by Anna Kijas (Tufts University) and Andreas Segerberg (University of Gothenburg). Please see below for more details, including the link to the submission…
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…
Call for Applications: RAILS Catalyst Leadership-Development Program for Member Library Staff–Deadline Fri., Aug. 15
(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University) RAILS Catalyst is now accepting applications for this exciting new leadership-development program for library staff! We’re looking for professionals currently working in RAILS member libraries who are eager to expand their leadership responsibilities or enhance their impact in their current roles. Successful applicants will receive real-time coaching from Certified Professional…
Call for Participation: Research Study “From Practice to Evidence: A Survey-Based Study of Assessment in Special Collections Instruction”–Deadline Sun., Aug. 3
(via Jennifer Daugherty, East Carolina University) Jennifer Daugherty, Principal Investigator, and co-investigator, Kristen Daniel of East Carolina University invite you to take part in their research study entitled, “From Practice to Evidence: A Survey-Based Study of Assessment in Special Collections Instruction”. The purpose of this research is to explore the role of assessment in Special…
Reminder: Deadline to Submit Poster and Lightning-Talk Proposals for Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference (Virtual Tues., Nov. 11 – Thurs., Nov. 13, and in Person Fri., Nov. 14, in Champaign) is Mon., Sept. 15
(via Carmen Howard, University of Illinois Chicago Library of the Health Sciences – Peoria) The Health Science Librarians of Illinois Annual Conference will be both in person and virtual in 2025. The Conference will be held virtually from Tuesday, November 11, to Thursday, November 13, and in person on Friday, November 14, in Champaign, IL….
Call for Proposals: LibraryLinkNJ Fall 2025 Virtual Conference (Tues., Sept. 30, 8:00-3:00 PM CDT)–Deadline Fri., July 18
LibraryLinkNJ invites you to explore the power and value of connection at our Fall 2025 Virtual Conference, held Tuesday, September 30, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM CDT. At this time of uncertainty and apprehension, join us to examine and uplift the connections and networks that support, enhance, and affirm the work libraries do every day. Now…
Reminder: Proposals for STEM Librarians Collaborative 2025 Meeting (Online Wed., Nov. 19 – Fri., Nov. 21) Due Wed., July 16
(via Elisabeth White, Towson University) Join us at the STEM Librarians Collaborative 2025 meeting, which will take place online from Wednesday, November 19, to Friday, November 21. We are currently accepting proposals for those interested in presenting at this virtual conference. The STEM Librarians Collaborative will offer a variety of session formats; all proposed sessions…
Recordings and Slides Available for 2025 Open Repositories Conference; Open Repositories Steering Committee Seeking Nominations (Deadline Thurs., July 31)
(via Adrian Ho, University of Chicago) The keynote presentations at the 2025 Open Repositories Conference (OR2025) are now available online: Opening keynote by Heather Joseph: “The Role of Open Access to Knowledge in a Challenging Political Landscape” Video | Slides Closing keynote by Ben Zhao: “Dealing with Generative AI, Harms and Mitigation Techniques” Video | Slides…
Call for Proposals: Science & Technology Libraries Special Issue on Evidence Synthesis–Deadline Sun., Aug. 31
(via Elizabeth (Betsy) Sterner, Northern Illinois University) The journal Science & Technology Libraries, published by Taylor & Francis, is soliciting submissions for both peer-reviewed and editor-reviewed featured articles for a special issue on evidence synthesis. Topics of interest may include, but are not limited to, the following ones. Accepted articles are anticipated to be published…