(via Charlene Martoni, Georgia State University) Textbooks and other course-required readings can make education even more expensive. Learn how your libraries are working to make education more affordable for you and your students! In celebration of Open Education Week, we invite members of the greater academic community to Open for Student Success: A Georgia State…
Category: Conferences and Meetings – Non-HSLI
Registration Open for University of Chicago in-Person Conference “Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Harnessing Open Research to Find Climate Solution”–Thurs., Feb. 13, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM CDT
(via Michelle Haake, CARLI) The University of Chicago Joseph Regenstein Library will host “Clear Skies, Clear Minds: Harnessing Open Research to Find Climate Solution”, an in-person public event on Thursday, February 13, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM CDT. The schedule includes breakfast and a post-event reception. The conference addresses climate change, climate systems engineering,…
Call for Proposals: Illinois Library Association Annual Conference, Themed “You Belong Here” (Tues., Oct. 14 – Thurs., Oct. 16, in Rosemont)–Deadline Fri., April 4
(via the Illinois Library Association) The ILA 2025 Annual Conference Program Committee is seeking program proposals for this year’s Conference. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 4. In 2025, we will celebrate inclusivity and belonging for patrons and library workers alike with the ILA Conference theme “You Belong Here”. Belonging happens when you are not just included–but when…
Registration Available for Open Ed Live 2025, Themed “Open Education: Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning”–Online Tues., Feb. 25 – Thurs., Feb. 27
(via Lily Dubach, University of Central Florida) Open Ed Live 2025 is a free online event hosted by the University of Central Florida from Tuesday, February 25, to Thursday, February 27. This year’s theme, “Open Education: Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning”, will explore innovative practices in Open Educational Resources (OER), including accessibility and strategies for…
Call for Proposals: Second Annual STEM Information Professionals Mini Conference (Thurs., March 20 – Fri., March 21, in New York City and Online)–Deadline Sat., Feb. 8
(via Amanda He, New York University) Please join us for the second annual STEM Information Professionals Mini Conference at Barnard College in New York City (3009 Broadway), co-sponsored by Barnard College and the Metropolitan New York Library Council. The Conference will last from Thursday, March 20, to Friday, March 21. Themed “The Nature of Information”, this…
Call for Proposals: Best Practices Exchange Unconference, Behind the Scenes: People and Practice (Mon., June 9 – Wed., June 11, in Columbia, SC)–Deadline Fri., Feb. 28
(via Tracy Popp, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) The Best Practices Exchange (BPE) 2025 Program Committee is now accepting session proposals for our next unconference, Behind the Scenes: People and Practice, which will be held Monday, June 9, to Thursday, June 11, at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC. BPE is a community of digital…
Reminder: Proposals for 23rd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit (Fri., May 2, in Glen Ellyn) Due Sat., Feb. 1
(via Jason Ertz, College of DuPage) The College of DuPage Library and the DePaul University Library are pleased to announce the call for proposals for the 23rd Annual Illinois Information Literacy Summit! The Summit will be held in person on Friday, May 2, at the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn, IL. This year, we’re…
Reminder: Proposals for Virtual All Things Open Week Conference (Mon., April 7 – Fri., April 11) Due Fri., Feb. 7
(via Chelsee Dickson, Kennesaw State University) We invite all interested parties to submit a proposal for Kennesaw State University Libraries’ annual All Things Open Week virtual conference, co-hosted by Texas Tech University Libraries! The meeting will take place online from Monday, April 7, to Friday, April 11. We’re dedicated to promoting inclusive, intentional open access…
Reminder: Deadline to Apply for Online Workshop Series “Implementing assessment tools for library impact on students’ academic success” (April 21 – June 16, All Mondays) is Thurs., Jan. 30, with Participation Limited to 50
(via Dr. Jung Mi Scoulas, University of Illinois Chicago) Are you looking to enhance your assessment knowledge and skills? Don’t miss our upcoming workshop series designed to empower you with practical tools and insights. This two-year project, titled “Implementing assessment tools for library impact on students’ academic success” (2024-2026), was made possible in part by…
Call for Proposals: Inaugural Big Ten Academic Alliance Student Wellness Symposium (Online Wed., April 23 – Thurs., April 24)–Deadline Mon., Feb. 10
(via Emily Rimland, Penn State University) The Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA) Student Wellness Symposium planning group invites you to submit a presentation for the inaugural BTAA Student Wellness Symposium, taking place online Wednesday April 23, and Thursday, April 24. It’s open to anyone, not just BTAA members. The BTAA Student Wellness Symposium is a space for anyone…