Call for Proposals

Click here to view the USETDA 2023 Conference Call for Proposals information. Proposal abstract submission deadline: March 31, 2023. Submission deadline for presentations and papers: September 1, 2023. The USETDA 2023 Conference will be held September 20 – 21, 2023 as an online virtual event.

USETDA 2023 will provide excellent educational opportunities for graduate school, disability and student services, offices of diversity, equity and inclusion, library, information technology and industry professionals and others who work with electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), institutional repositories, graduate students and scholarly communications.

The conference theme “Access and Accessibility: Exploring Equity and Inclusion in Digital Scholarship” will delve into accessibility as it impacts various aspects of the creation and dissemination of scholarly work. We will examine the present use and availability of ETDs and related initiatives. We will also explore new and emerging ETD practices, needs, and influences that impact administrative, graduate school, and library professionals.

CFP Link: https://easychair.org/cfp/usetda2023

ETD 2023 Symposium

The international ETD 2023 Symposium will be held 26 – 28 October 2023 in Gujarat, India. For additional information visit the NDLTD.

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Community Engagement Group Meeting

Join us Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2pm Eastern for a lively online discussion on community engagement.

What Matters to You the Most?

As we ease into 2023, we want take some time to reflect on our needs, goals, and hopes for the coming year. What matters to you the most? Our first Community Engagement Group meeting of the year will bring together our library and graduate school communities to have a facilitated discussion and brainstorming session. At this session, we’ll build community and identify topics for further, deeper exploration in the coming year.

Our bimonthly online meetings may vary in format, with some being led by USETDA members and others featuring invited guests. Anyone interested in suggesting a topic or signing up to participate in the group should complete this form. If you have questions please contact Emily Wuchner at wuchner2@illinois.edu.

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