African-American Studies Librarians Interest Group

Join the University of San Diego's Copley Library for the Ten-Year Anniversary of the Digital Initiatives Symposium! Registration is now open at: https://DIS2024.eventbrite.com

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 at: https://digital.sandiego.edu/symposium/2024/

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!