(via Dr. Theresa Byrd, University of San Diego)
Join the University of San Diego’s Copley Library for the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Digital Initiatives Symposium! It will take place from Monday, April 29, to Tuesday, April 30, at the Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies at the University of San Diego, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT both days. Registration is now open here.
This year, there are scholarship opportunities for librarians and archivists with fewer than 5 years of experience in the profession, 5-10 years of experience in the profession, and those employed by a SCELC-member institution.
This two-day conference focuses on the digital elements of library ecosystems and features workshops and a variety of speakers. View the full program here.
Keynote and Featured Speakers for 2024:
- Bryan Alexander, Senior Scholar, Georgetown University; “What’s Next for Higher Education?”
- Tamar Evangelestia-Dougherty, Director, Smithsonian Libraries and Archives; “Narratives Told. Narratives Lost: Reflecting on Authentic Spaces for Library Digital Decolonization Strategies and Programs Four Years Post George Floyd”
- Isabel Espinal, Research Services Librarian, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; “Digital and Physical Safety & Knowledge Work Bravery”
We look forward to welcoming you to San Diego!