(via the Illinois Library Association) After two years of being apart, we hope to meet in person at the 2022 Reaching Forward Conference on Friday, May 6, at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. But, as we know, things can change quickly. If we are not able to meet in-person, Reaching Forward will pivot…
Category: Conferences and Meetings – Non-HSLI
Reminder: Proposals for Virtual RDAP 2022 Summit (March 15-17), “Envisioning an Inclusive Data Future”, Due Thurs., Nov. 4
(via Laura Palumbo, Rutgers University) The Research Data Access and Preservation Association (RDAP) invites proposals for the program of its upcoming virtual Summit on March 15-17 (Tuesday-Thursday), 2022. This is an affordable conference for research data support practitioners. The program includes keynotes, lightning talks, posters, and presentations. There will be associated workshops on Monday, March…
Registration Open for CARLI Annual Meeting (Online Wed., Nov. 10, at 10:00 AM) and CARLI Annual Governing-Directors Meeting (Online Thurs., Nov. 4, at 10:00 AM)
(via CARLI) The 2021 CARLI Annual Meeting will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, November 10, at 10:00 AM CDT. Staff at any CARLI member library is invited to attend. The Annual Meeting will feature a keynote address by Dr. Emily Knox, “After the Fire: LIS Education in a Changed World”. Dr. Knox is Interim…
Reminder: Proposals for 2022 Reaching Forward South Conference (Currently Fri., Apr. 8, in Champaign) Due Mon., Nov. 1
(via the Illinois Library Association) We look forward to meeting in person at the 2022 Reaching Forward South Conference. The event is currently scheduled for Friday, April 8, at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, IL. But, as we know, things can change quickly. If we are not able to meet in-person, Reaching…
Reminder: Proposals for IACRL Spark Event on DEI and OER (Thurs., Dec. 9, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM) Due Fri., Oct. 29; Registration Now Open
Note: This event is postponed until the spring. Please watch for additional details as they become available. Thank you. (via Krista Bowers Sharpe, Western Illinois University) The IACRL Conference & Continuing Education Committee is pleased to announce its next Spark event! Join us for Spark: Open Pathways – Exploring the Intersections of Diversity Equity and Inclusion…
Call for Proposals: 2022 Library Publishing Forum (Virtual Pre-Conf. Week of May 16, in Pittsburgh May 25-26)–Deadline Mon., Nov. 15, 2021
(via Lisa Palmer, University of Massachusetts Medical School) 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 and challenges; to identify and document collaborative opportunities; and to strengthen and promote this community of practice. The Forum is sponsored by the Library Publishing…
Registration Open for Free Virtual 6th Annual Open Access Symposium: Toward Equitable Knowledge Gathering and Sharing (Oct. 28-29, Thurs.-Fri.)–Deadline Tues., Oct. 26
(via Jessica Koos, Stony Brook University) Stony Brook University Libraries invites all to its 6th Annual Open Access Symposium: Toward Equitable Knowledge Gathering and Sharing. It is being held October 28-29 (Thursday-Friday), from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM CDT each day. The event is virtual and free of charge. Keynote Speakers Thursday, 10/28: Nick Shockey: Director of Programs & Engagement,…
Deadline Extended: MLA 2022 Conference (Currently May 2-7 in New Orleans) Abstracts for Contributed Papers and Immersion Sessions Now Due Wed., Oct. 27
(via the Medical Library Association) Share your professional research and explorations with your colleagues and contribute to the knowledge of the profession. Paper abstracts and immersion sessions for the MLA ’22 annual conference (currently in-person May 2-7, Monday-Saturday, in New Orleans) are due Wednesday, October 27. Don’t miss this great opportunity to earn professional credibility, have your work appreciated,…
Call for Proposals: Alaska Library Association 2022 Conference (Online Feb. 24-27)–Deadline Sun., Oct. 31
(via Dr. Deborah Rinio, Montana State University & University of Alaska Fairbanks) The 2022 Alaska Library Association conference welcomes program proposals from any and all speakers, including concurrent sessions, preconference sessions, meetings, and vendor presentations on the theme of “Growing, Changing, Thriving”. The conference will be fully online February 24-27 (Thursday-Sunday), 2022. We are excited for the opportunity…
Registration Open for Free Virtual Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries Symposium (Wed., Nov. 17, 11:00 AM – 4:15 PM CDT)
(via Ramune Kubilius, Galter Health Sciences Library & Learning Center at Northwestern University) The MIRL (Medical Institutional Repositories in Libraries) symposium planning committee is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the inaugural free virtual event, scheduled to take place via Zoom on Wednesday, November 17, from 11:00 AM to 4:15 PM CDT. Join us to hear…