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Join the University of San Diego's Copley Library for the *Ten-Year
Anniversary of the **Digital Initiatives Symposium, *scheduled for April
29-30, 2024 in sunny San Diego.
This two-day conference focuses on the digital elements of library
ecosystems and features workshops and a variety of speakers. View the *full
program* at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/symposium/2024/ and *register now*
at https://DIS2024.eventbrite.com
*Keynote and Featured Speakers for 2024:*
<https://digital.sandiego.edu/symposium/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"
*Registration Information: *https://DIS2024.eventbrite.com
- *$150 registration* covers *both* a workshop and concurrent
presentations (Monday, April 29) and keynotes, featured, and invited
speakers (Tuesday, April 30). Includes the Wine and Cheese Welcome
Reception on Monday (4-5:30 pm) as well as continental breakfast and lunch
on both Monday and Tuesday.
- *$100 registration* covers the full-day conference (Tuesday, April 30,
2024) with keynote, featured, and invited speakers, as well as continental
breakfast and catered lunch.
- *$65 registration* covers a workshop and concurrent sessions on
Monday, April 29, 2024. Includes continental breakfast, lunch, a choice of
one workshop, concurrent presentations, and a Wine and Cheese Welcome
Reception (4-5:30 pm).
*Workshop choices:* (Monday, April 29, 9 am - 12 pm) Note that workshops
have limited capacity and may sell out.
- *Copyright and Access in the Remote Digital Era, **Kyle Courtney*,
*Esq.,* Copyright Advisor, Harvard University
- *Examining the Use and Implications of Generative Artificial
Intelligence (AI) to OER, **Regina Gong*, Associate Dean for Student
Success and Diversity, University of San Diego
- *Acquiring Commercial Data Sets for Library Collections: A Review of
Related Issues**, **Julia Gelfand, *Applied Sciences & Engineering
Librarian, University of California, Irvine; and *Cynthia Elliott, *Lead,
Collection Management Unit, University of Arizona Libraries
- *Designing Your Digital Exhibit and Plan**, *Mēgan A. Oliver, Head of
Digital Projects, University of Missouri Kansas City Libraries
- *Auditing Diversity in the Stacks, **Melissa Gonzalez, *Collection
Development Coordinator, University of West Florida
*Remaining Scholarship Opportunities:*
- If you are a librarian or archivist with *5-10 years of experience* in
the profession you may apply for complementary registration to the full
symposium. The first five applicants will be awarded this scholarship. To
apply email *[log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>*. (Note: If you
are employed by a SCELC-member organization, please apply for a SCELC
scholarship; see below.)
- *SCELC (Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium)* has
generously funded fifteen complimentary registrations to the full
symposium. If you are a librarian or archivist employed by a SCELC-member
organization you may apply for complementary registration to the full
symposium. The first fifteen applicants will be awarded this scholarship.
To apply email *[log in to unmask]* <[log in to unmask]>
*We look forward to welcoming you to the Symposium!*
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*Amanda Y. Makula *(she/ella)
Associate Professor
Digital Initiatives Librarian
University of San Diego
5998 Alcalá Park
San Diego, CA 92110-2492
Phone: (619) 260-6850
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