The Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) invites session proposals for its 12th symposium, co-hosted by Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana University. MDLS provides librarians who support research data management and research data services the chance to connect with colleagues and expand their research data-related knowledge base and skill sets.
MDLS 2026 will be an in-person event held on September 28-30, 2026. The symposium will take place at Purdue University, with 60 seats available for participants. Presenters are expected to attend the symposium in-person.
Proposal Details:
-
The greater research data community-not limited to data librarians-is invited to submit session proposals for consideration. Presenters from all disciplines and regions are welcome to apply, as well as librarians in training.
-
-
We invite proposals in a wide range of formats, including short presentations (10 minutes), interactive presentations (30-60 minutes), panels (60 minutes), and workshops (90 minutes). Priority will be given to sessions that emphasize practical approaches and interactive attendee participation.
-
-
Proposals are due by 11:59pm EST on July 17. Notification of acceptance will go out by email the week of July 31st.
We hope to see you in September!
2026 MDLS Planning Committee
------------------------------
Isaac Wink
Research Data Librarian
University of Kentucky
He/Him/His
------------------------------