USETDA 2021, the 11th annual conference, will be held online as a virtual event September 22 – 23, 2021.
USETDA 2021 is for ETD professionals from graduate schools, libraries, academic computing and others who work with ETDs. Our goal is to offer relevant, practice-oriented content to support ETD productivity improvement, ETD professionals, advance ETD operations, and encourage the formation of state-wide ETD associations in the United States.
The USETDA Board and Conference Organizing Committee have been meeting regularly to discuss plans for the annual conference in light of the worsening coronavirus crisis. Any major changes to the event will be complex and potentially costly, thus we need to proceed carefully and thoughtfully as we determine how best to resolve the situation in a way that will be the most beneficial to our membership.
In an effort to provide a safe meeting environment as well as to preserve the work and funding already put into this year’s conference, we sought new opportunities for outreach and engagement. As a result, this year we are pleased to announce:
Details for the USETDA online conference are still being determined. For the virtual program, we plan to include a keynote presentation as well as panel discussions in which participants can join in the live discussion. We will also include concurrent breakout presentations in the virtual program, we encourage the community to submit proposals on traditional ETD topics and best practices, from which, the presentations (slides, papers, posters, videos) will be included in the online meeting proceedings.
We would also like to encourage membership with the USETDA – institutional members qualify for the discounted conference registration rate. Additionally, we are also in the process of adapting our sponsorship options for the virtual venue. All contributions will help sustain the USETDA organization well into the future. Details are available online at www.usetda.org/.
Thank you for your understanding during these challenging times. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the board at info@usetda.org.
Sincerely,
USETDA Board and Conference Organizing Committee
Registration is now open for the USETDA 2020 Conference. The USETDA has announced USETDA 2020, the 10th annual conference. Visit our conference invitation Web page for complete information.
In an effort to provide a safe meeting environment as well as to preserve the work and funding already put into this year’s conference, we sought new opportunities for outreach and engagement. As a result, this year we are pleased to announce that the USETDA 2020 Conference will be held as a free online Virtual Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020. Please visit our USETDA 2020 Conference Update – COVID-19 Statement for complete information about this this transition.
USETDA Conferences are an excellent educational opportunity for ETD professionals from graduate schools, libraries, academic computing and others who work with electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). The conference theme “Making Connections – Scholarly Communication in the Digital Age” will focus on the impact and implications of connecting scholars and research from across the country and around the world. We will examine the present use and availability of ETDs and related initiatives while also exploring new and emerging ETD practices, needs, and influences impacting administrative, graduate school and library professionals. Visit our program overview Web page for program details.