Virtual Birds of a Feather | Research Data Management
2020-06-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | online
Data collected for research that is funded by many grant agencies is now considered a public good and researchers are often required to make their data openly accessible. Journal publishers also are requiring authors to publish data used in articles for reproducibility. Join us as we discuss issues such as FAIR Data Principles, data curation practices, GIS data professional development needs, funding mandates for data management plans and how these provide opportunities for libraries to assist researchers in the research data life cycle.

Date: Thursday, June 25, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Registration is free. Click here to register (Zoom account required).

Virtual Birds-of-a-Feather | Imaging Group
2020-06-29 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | online
The TDL Imaging Group was founded in 2019 to address the challenges of cultural heritage imaging among regional practitioners. The groups’ goals include exchanging knowledge on topics such as equipment use, color management, workflows, project management, and other tricks of the trade in a supportive environment.

Date: Monday, June 29, 2020
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Registration is free. Click here to register (Zoom account required).

TDL Awards Ceremony (online)
2020-07-30 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | online
The TDL Awards ceremony, which was originally slated to take place during the opening plenary session on May 19, 2020 at the Texas Conference Digital Libraries, is going to be held online on July 30th. We have a truly inspiring list of award winners this year, and we hope you will be able to attend.

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2020
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Presenters:
Registration is free. Click here to register
Zoom account required.

USETDA 2020 Conference Virtual Town Hall Meeting
2020-09-23 12:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | online
The USETDA has announced USETDA 2020, the 10th annual conference. In an effort to provide a safe meeting environment as well as to preserve the work and funding already put into this year’s conference, we sought new opportunities for outreach and engagement. As a result, this year we are pleased to announce:

The USETDA 2020 Conference has been changed to a free online Virtual Town Hall Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 1:00 – 6:30 pm (Eastern)
The USETDA conference (face-to-face meeting) has been postponed until September 2021, to be held in Cleveland, Ohio.

Please visit USETDA 2020 Conference Update – COVID-19 Statement for complete information about this this transition.

Open Texas 2021
2021-03-11 08:00 - 2021-03-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | online
REGISTRATION IS FREE. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR OPEN TEXAS.
The first annual Open Texas conference convenes librarians, faculty, administrators, and other open education practitioners and advocates in Texas. This year’s conference will be fully online and hosted by Houston Community College and the University of Houston-Downtown.
EVENT DETAILS
Dates: March 11-12, 2021
Location: Online
Hosts: Houston Community College, the Houston Area OER Consortium, and the University of Houston-Downtown
Registration is free. Click here to register.
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Texas Conference on Digital Libraries
2021-05-24 - 2021-05-26 | online
The Texas Conference on Digital Libraries is a gathering place for the Texas library and archives community to share and learn about research, practice, and advocacy in digital libraries and digital archives. The conference provides opportunities for faculty, students, researchers, librarians, administrators, policymakers, advocates, and others to share expertise and network through various types of presentations, panels, workshops, and informal discussions.
Please note that all times are in Central Standard Time.
MONDAY
Day 1 | Monday, May 24, 2021 | Overview
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Workshops
12:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Birds-of-a-Feather meetings
2:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Workshops
TUESDAY
Day 2 | Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | Overview
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.| Opening Plenary session featuring the TDL Awards Ceremony & TCDL Keynote
12:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Birds-of-a-Feather meetings
2:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Presentations & Lightning Talks
WEDNESDAY
Day 3 | Wednesday, May 26, 2021 | Overview
10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m.| TDL Services Rodeo
11:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.| Presentations
12:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. | Birds-of-a-Feather meetings
2:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. | Presentations & Lightning Talks
TCDL HIGHLIGHTS
Monday & Wednesday | 9:30-9:55 a.m. | BIPOC Networking
Texas Digital Library welcomes our colleagues who are Black, Indigenous, and/or People of Color (BIPOC) to connect at TCDL.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday | 9:30-9:55 a.m. | Welcome & Registration Table
Stop by and say hello to Texas Digital Library and the TCDL Planning Committee before heading to your first session. Breakfast tacos not provided. 🙂
Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Opening Plenary session
You will not want to miss this year’s Opening Plenary session, featuring a welcome and land acknowledgement from TDL’s Governing Board Chair, the TDL Awards Ceremony, and our Keynote Address from Dr. Suzanne Schadl.
Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. – 10:50 a.m. | TDL Services Rodeo
Giddy-up over to the rodeo! Join TDL staff members for a roundup of quick-fire updates on TDL’s stable of services — including what TDL has accomplished over the past year and what it has planned for the year ahead. Yeehaw!
Wednesday | 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | So You Wanna Be a Librarian
So You Wanna Be a Librarian will be the culmination of TDL Leadership Academy’s months-long webinar series. Geared towards iSchool / LIS students though open to anyone, this informal roundtable discussion will center on lived experiences of librarians and archivists working in libraries.
Thursday | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | TCDL Social Hour
Join Texas Digital Library and the 2021 TCDL Planning Committee for a post-conference social hour. All are welcome to attend regardless of TCDL registration. So bring a friend and stop by to say hello!
Registration for #TCDL2021 is closed. Email Texas Digital Library at info@tdl.org with any questions or suggestions.

TCDL Proposal Co-Working Session
2022-01-13 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
NOT QUITE READY TO SUBMIT?
Not sure about your research topic, want some help writing, or want to find someone to co-present with? Attend our TCDL Proposal Co-Working session where conference committee members will informally talk about the theme and presentation types and allow time for you to chat with us and each other, write your proposal quietly, or connect with other co-presenters.
Use this spreadsheet to connect individuals who are seeking ideas and/or collaboration on session proposals for TCDL.
Click here to register
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom that includes a personal link to join the meeting.

Open Texas 2022 Committee Chairs kickoff
2022-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | online
Texas Digital Library is thrilled to partner once again with the Digital Higher Education Consortium of Texas and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as the steering committee for the annual Open Texas conference.
Committee chairs will join a kickoff meeting with the conference chair, Rebecca Karoff, PhD, Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the University of Texas System, and steering committee members from TDL, DigiTex, and the THECB.
This meeting is open only to Open Texas committee chairs and steering committee members.

Texas Conference on Digital Libraries
2022-05-23 - 2022-05-26 | online
The Texas Conference on Digital Libraries is a gathering place for the Texas library and archives community to share and learn about research, practice, and advocacy in digital libraries and digital archives. The conference provides opportunities for faculty, students, researchers, librarians, administrators, policymakers, advocates, and others to share expertise and network through various types of presentations, panels, workshops, and informal discussions.

TCDL Proposal Information Session
2023-01-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | online
Not sure about your research topic, want some help writing, or want to find someone to co-present with at TCDL? Attend our TCDL Proposal Co-Working session where conference committee members will informally talk about the theme and presentation types and allow time for you to chat with us and each other, write your proposal quietly, or connect with other co-presenters.
EVENT DETAILS
TCDL Proposal Co-Working Session
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
10am – 1130am Central
Registration is required for speakers and attendees. Click here to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
View the TCDL 2023 Call for Proposals
Contact info@tdl.org if you have any questions or suggestions along the way. We hope to see you there!
The TCDL Planning Committee is:
Chair: Christina Kellum, University of North Texas
Vice-Chair: Diane Lopez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Ammi Bui, University of Texas at San Antonio
Adrienne Cain, Baylor University
Mingyu Chen, University of Texas at Dallas
Aaron Choate, University of Texas at Austin
Lisa Cruces, Texas State University
Lea DeForest, Texas Digital Library
Susan Elkins, Sam Houston State University
Cynthia Henry, Texas Tech University
Gabrielle Hernandez, University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Meagan Hernandez, Texas Digital Library
Sylvia Jones, Southern Methodist University
Colleen Lyon, University of Texas at Austin
Ima Oduok, Texas Digital Library
Phebe Raglin, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Adrian Shapiro, Texas Woman’s University
Elliot Williams, Texas Digital Library
Heidi Winkler, Texas Tech University

ABOUT the TDL
Texas Digital Library is a consortium of library and archives professionals that propels the Academy forward by maintaining our past and preparing for the future. Membership in TDL is open to any academic library. Find out more by visiting https://main.tdl.org/members/membership/ or email us at info@tdl.org.

TCDL Proposal Co-Working Session
2023-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | online
Not sure about your research topic, want some help writing, or want to find someone to co-present with at TCDL? Attend our TCDL Proposal Co-Working session where conference committee members will informally talk about the theme and presentation types and allow time for you to chat with us and each other, write your proposal quietly, or connect with other co-presenters.
This session will be dedicated to developing and writing proposals based on input from the January 23 Proposal Co-Working & Information Session.
EVENT DETAILS
TCDL Proposal Co-Working Session
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
10am – 11:30am Central
Registration is required for speakers and attendees. Click here to register.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
View the TCDL 2023 Call for Proposals
Contact info@tdl.org if you have any questions or suggestions along the way. We hope to see you there!
The TCDL Planning Committee is:
Chair: Christina Kellum, University of North Texas
Vice-Chair: Diane Lopez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Ammi Bui, University of Texas at San Antonio
Adrienne Cain, Baylor University
Mingyu Chen, University of Texas at Dallas
Aaron Choate, University of Texas at Austin
Lisa Cruces, Texas State University
Lea DeForest, Texas Digital Library
Susan Elkins, Sam Houston State University
Cynthia Henry, Texas Tech University
Gabrielle Hernandez, University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley
Meagan Hernandez, Texas Digital Library
Sylvia Jones, Southern Methodist University
Colleen Lyon, University of Texas at Austin
Ima Oduok, Texas Digital Library
Phebe Raglin, Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi
Adrian Shapiro, Texas Woman’s University
Elliot Williams, Texas Digital Library
Heidi Winkler, Texas Tech University

ABOUT the TDL
Texas Digital Library is a consortium of library and archives professionals that propels the Academy forward by maintaining our past and preparing for the future. Membership in TDL is open to any academic library. Find out more by visiting https://main.tdl.org/members/membership/ or email us at info@tdl.org.

Texas Conference on Digital Libraries 2023
2023-05-16 - 2023-05-18 | Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
The Texas Conference on Digital Libraries is a gathering place for the Texas library and archives community to share and learn about research, practice, and advocacy in digital libraries and digital archives. The conference provides opportunities for faculty, students, researchers, librarians, administrators, policymakers, advocates, and others to share expertise and network through various types of presentations, panels, workshops, and informal discussions.
After three years in the virtual space, the Texas Conferences on Digital Libraries will be held in-person, and we could not be more excited to welcome you back to Austin. Hi… How are you? As we reunite face-to-face, we’ll pause to reflect on all that has changed, especially ourselves and our workplaces, and forge a path forward together.
Our work centers on increasing equitable access to digital materials, valuing the individual, celebrating differences, eliminating barriers, and providing space everyone can fully participate in. Let’s share how we work at work, how we work together, and how we work through challenges old and new.
So, hi. How are you… really? We can’t wait to find out at TCDL.

TCDL 2023 Open Plenary & Keynote
2023-05-16 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
Join the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries for the open plenary and keynote address in person this year. During this time, we will present the TDL awards, introduce you to the TCDL 2023 planning committee, and present the keynote address.
This year, TCDL presents Sofia Leung as our keynote speaker. Sofia, she / her, is an author, librarian, facilitator, and educator committed to social justice in libraries and higher education. For more information, click here.
Texas Conference on Digital Libraries 2023
May 16 – 18, 2023
Commons Conference Center, Austin, Texas
Register here. Early bird registration ends April 30.

TCDL 2023 Reception
2023-05-16 16:15 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
Please join the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries in person for the Hi… How are you? reception. Attendees will be able to chat, meet TCDL and TDL staff, and reflect on all that has changed after years in the digital space. Food and drinks will be provided.
Texas Conference on Digital Libraries 2023
May 16 – 18, 2023
Commons Conference Center, Austin, Texas
Register here. Early bird registration ends April 30.

TCDL 2024 Co-Working Session
2024-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | online
Co-Working Session Slides

Not sure about your research topic, want some help writing, or want to find someone to co-present with at TCDL? Attend our TCDL 2024 Co-Working session where conference committee members will informally talk about the theme and presentation types and allow time for you to chat with us and each other, write your proposal quietly, or connect with other co-presenters.

EVENT DETAILS
TCDL 2024 Co-Working Session | Virtual
Thursday, February 22, 2024
10am – 11:30am Central
Registration is required for speakers and attendees. Click here to register.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

View the TCDL 2024 Call for Proposals

Contact info@tdl.org if you have any questions or suggestions along the way. We hope to see you there!

TCDL 2024 Planning Committee:
Chair: Diane Lopez, University of Texas at San Antonio
Vice-Chair: Heidi Winkler, Texas Tech University
Ian Barba, Texas Tech University
Susan Elkins, Sam Houston State University
Karina Franco, University of Texas at San Antonio
Ginger Garza, Texas Woman’s University
Paloma Graciani Picardo, University of Texas at Austin
Meagan Hernandez, Texas Digital Library
Ke’ara Hunt, Texas Digital Library
Sylvia Jones, Southern Methodist University
Colleen Lyon, University of Texas at Austin
Tom Lyons, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Marcia McIntosh, University of North Texas
Courtney Mumma, Texas Digital Library
Kristi Park, Texas Digital Library
Joseph Pruett, Angelo State University
Phebe Raglin, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Jane Scott, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Adrian Shapiro, Texas Woman’s University
Jeremy Thompson, University of Texas at Austin

ABOUT the TDL
Texas Digital Library is a consortium of library and archives professionals that propels the Academy forward by maintaining our past and preparing for the future. Membership in TDL is open to any academic library. Find out more by visiting https://main.tdl.org/members/membership/ or email us at info@tdl.org.

Texas Conference on Digital Libraries 2024
2024-05-21 - 2024-05-23 | Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
We’ve adapted, innovated, and survived, but now it’s time to reignite our curiosity! The Texas Conference on Digital Libraries welcomes you back to Austin to share your new endeavors and inspire each other with pioneering projects, services, and ideas. The TCDL Planning Committee invites you to consider how curiosity brings life and imagination to your work in libraries and archives.
Register for TCDL 2024
See the TCDL program schedule
Learn more about our keynote speaker Patricia Hswe

Open Texas 2024
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-27 | online
Join us online for Open Texas 2024, to be held September 25-27. The conference will once again be fully online and free to attend.

The conference theme is “Global Horizons of Open Education: The View from Texas.”

About Open Texas 2024

The 2024 Open Texas conference is jointly organized by Texas Digital Library (TDL) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), to convene faculty, librarians, administrators, and other open education practitioners, researchers, and advocates in Texas.

Dr. Tonja Conerly, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, San Jacinto College, and Niki Whiteside, Vice Chancellor for Instructional Innovation & Support, San Jacinto College, serve as Co-Chairs for Open Texas 2024.

TCDL 2025 Co-Working Session
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | online
Not sure about your research topic, want some help writing, or want to find someone to co-present with at TCDL? Attend our TCDL 2025 Co-Working session where conference committee members will informally talk about the theme and presentation types and allow time for you to chat with us and each other and connect with other co-presenters.
EVENT DETAILS
TCDL 2025 Co-Working Session | Virtual
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 1pm – 2:30pm Central
Breakout rooms will be divided by the following subjects:

Scholarly Communication
Digital Preservation
Digital Humanities / Digital Scholarship
Digital Collections / Cultural Heritage
Quiet Room
Out-of-the-box / Other
Developer
If you would like to request your own breakout room, please let us know at info@tdl.org by Monday, February 10.

Registration is required for speakers and attendees. Click here to register. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
View the TCDL 2025 Call for Proposals
Contact info@tdl.org if you have any questions or suggestions along the way. We hope to see you there!

Texas Conference on Digital Libraries 2025
2025-05-20 08:00 - 2025-05-22 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
Over the past 20 years, Texas Digital Library has come a long way and has much to celebrate. We have cultivated a vibrant community of creative and collaborative information workers who are committed to supporting accessible and inclusive scholarly, cultural heritage, and educational materials that represent our diverse populations. This year, we are celebrating the 20th anniversary of TDL and how our collective action has blossomed into cumulative impact across the state of Texas.
Join us at the 2025 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries to reflect on how far we’ve come as a community, review current roadmaps, and discuss our plans for the future. We invite you to consider how collaboration and engagement – both within and beyond the TDL community – can highlight our shared success. Let’s celebrate our achievements, interrogate shortcomings and surprises, and highlight what we’ve learned on the way.
Opening Keynote Session on May 20, 2025
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Katherine Skinner

2026 Texas Conference on Digital Libraries
2026-06-02 09:00 - 2026-06-04 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
This Year’s Theme
In the constantly evolving digital landscape, our community faces both complex challenges and unique opportunities. The Texas Digital Library (TDL) and the Texas Conference on Digital Libraries (TCDL) believe that embracing joy, playfulness, and experimentation is a powerful way to honor our core values of collaboration, openness, and service.
“Play” in our professional context isn’t about mere diversion; it is an active approach to fostering creativity, exploring new ideas in a low-risk environment, and building strong, supportive connections within our community. It is the spirit of intellectual curiosity and flexibility that drives innovation in how we manage, preserve, and provide equitable access to digital content of enduring value.
TCDL is a gathering place to explore how we can infuse a playful mindset into our daily work:

Playful Innovation: We invite you to share how experimentation with open source technologies, creative problem-solving in metadata or preservation, or agile approaches to project management have led to breakthroughs and new ways of working. This includes imaginative approaches to existing services (such as repositories, ETDs, or research data management) or piloting new initiatives that enhance user engagement and access. We also encourage proposals that explore how playful elements can be used in teaching, services, or as tools for professional development and team building.
Community in Action: TCDL thrives on the mutual support and shared expertise of its members, from repository managers to faculty, students, and technical staff. We will celebrate how our collaborative spirit, our “community in action”, turns individual creativity into collective solutions that build a practical, usable, and sustainable model for digital libraries across Texas and beyond. We will also explore how a shared sense of play can help us build a resilient and mutually supportive community.

Join us as we explore how a playful approach can transform our work, spark new collaborations, and, most importantly, help us find joy while serving our communities and advancing the future of digital libraries.
Opening Keynote Session on June 2, 2026
“Illuminating Dropcaps: The Magic of the Collaborative Process”
By Jessie Contour & Kelcey Gray
