Hosted by Zayed University Dubai, and the American University of Sharjah.

“Forging the Future.” Keynote speakers are Rebecca Nagle, an award-winning advocate and writer on Native representation and tribal sovereignty; and Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.

Hybrid: Online and Accra Beach Hotel & Spa

“Caribbean Law Libraries: Opportunities in Uncertain Times.” Keynote address by Trezlen Drake, Head of Digital Resources and Reference Librarian at Yale Law School Law Library. Keynote address: Beyond Performativity: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion/Belonging in the Law Library.

“The Reach and Limits of International Law to Solve Today’s Challenges.” Seeking a more nuanced assessment of the role of international law in the world today, and the often incremental way in which it interacts, effects change, and succeeds – or fails – as a tool to address real-world global problems. Speakers include Kim Land Scheppele of Princeton University and Justice Manuel José Cepeda Espinosa, a member of the High Level Panel of Experts on Media Freedom. Other keynote speakers include Sir Christopher Greenwood of the Iran-US Claims Tribunal; Gillian Triggs of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees; and Patricia Viseur Sellers of the Office of the Prosecutor of the ICC.

” Who is Afraid of Library Power? Empowering Citizens for a Democratic and Sustainable Society.”

A rich program is offered, balancing theoretical issues and careful attention to library practices, with a variety of voices from civil society, as well as (library) professionals, panel sessions and plenty of opportunities for interaction. The bottom line of the conference, and its most resonant message, is that libraries are not self-referential institutions; they do not work in isolation. They reflect the needs of the communities they serve. We need stronger libraries if we want a Europe that is stronger, cohesive and closer to its citizens. Speakers include Claude D. Conter, Director of the National Library Luxembourg; Patrick Engelberg, Permanent Representative of Luxembourg to the Council of Europe; and Matjaz Gruden, Director of the Division Democratic Participation, Council of Europe.

“Treat Yourself! Revitalizing Your Teaching, Research, Engagement, Advocacy, and Teamwork.”

Hybrid event.

A Next Library event is an international gathering of forward-thinking library professionals, innovators and decision-makers who are pushing boundaries and making changes that support learning in the 22nd century.

Hybrid joint conference, Special Libraries Association and Medical Libraries Association.

“Looking Back, Forging Ahead.”

“Carte Blanche.”

As the definition of information literacy develops to include a diverse range of knowledge, abilities, and perspectives, so too does our role as educators. In our rapidly shifting information landscape, we must embrace spontaneity and risk-taking to meet the needs of our users.

The 2023 Teaching the Teachers Conference: Beginners’ Bootcamp will focus on evidence-based instructional strategies and instructional design for newer-to-teaching law librarians. Attendees will get an introduction to cognitive theory, backward design, and assessment creation and will have substantial time to work on materials for their classes under the guidance of a mentor and other experienced legal research instructors. Attendance is limited to 24 participants, with application required by January 16, 2023.