March Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group
2025-03-13 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | online
The TDL Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group provides a community for exploring topics related to Open Access broadly interpreted to encompass the traditional definition of Open Access (free, online access to research outputs using open licenses) and the ways that the principles of OA intersect with other flavors of “open” (e.g. Open Science, Open Research, or Open Education).
The goal of the group is to create opportunities for learning and discussion on Open Access topics, and identify areas for collective action to advance Open Access. As a consortium providing a shared infrastructure enabling Open Access, the aims of this group are core to the mission of the Texas Digital Library.
The Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group meets every second Thursday of the month from 3-4 PM CST.
Participation is open to all.
The group will share announcements and updates through the email listserv tdl-open-knowledge@utlists.utexas.edu. Subscribe to the Open Knowledge listserv here.

March Member Forum
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:00 | online
The Texas Digital Library invites members to attend the TDL Forum, a monthly meeting in which members can hear a brief presentation about the activities of the TDL staff and participate in a question-and-answer period. If you have questions about the TDL Forum, you may send them to info@tdl.org.
TDL Forums occur the third Wednesday of every month from 10:30am to 11:00am CST.

Download a calendar invitation here (.ics file).
Join the TDL Forum here.
A Zoom account is required to join. Click here to create a free Zoom account.

The TDL Forums are recorded and made available in the TDL DSpace repository, and on the TDL YouTube Channel, following the meeting.

March DSpace Users Group
2025-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 | online
Texas Digital Library’s DSpace Users Group (DUG) works to create an active community among DSpace users that:

facilitates mutual support for DSpace use and repository management;
identifies areas of work that could be taken on by member working groups or by TDL staff;
connects the TDL DSpace user community to the larger open source DSpace community in North America.

TDL’s DUG meets monthly every fourth Monday of the month from 3pm — 4pm, CST.
Any users of DSpace, regardless of TDL membership, may attend user group meetings and join the DSpace Users Group email list. Voting membership in the DSpace Users Group is limited to users affiliated with TDL member institutions who have a role in managing their DSpace repository. Click here to join the DUG email list.

March GIS Interest Group
2025-03-28 14:00 - 15:00 | online
TDL’s GIS Interest Group (GISIG) seeks to develop a Community of Practice around geographic information systems (GIS) and become a source of expertise for all Texas Digital Library consortium members and partners.
The GISIG meets monthly on the fourth Friday of the month from 2-3PM CST.
Click to join our GISIG email list to receive updates and meeting invitations: https://utlists.utexas.edu/sympa/info/tdl-gis

Cancelled: April OJS User Group
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00 | online
The April OJS meeting is cancelled due to a conflict with ACRL 2025.
The TDL OJS User Group works to create an active community among TDL’s users of the Open Journal System hosting service in the following ways:

By facilitating mutual support among library managers of the OJS hosting service, including the sharing of resources about library publishing policies and good practices
By facilitating better communication between TDL staff and libraries using this service
By identifying areas of work that could be undertaken by member-led working groups

The OJS User Group meets every first Thursday of the month from 10-11AM CST.
TDL’s OJS Users Group is composed of library liaisons for campus journals and is an exclusive benefit for TDL members only. TDL’s OJS Hosting Service Manager serves as a member of the group. Please contact us at info@tdl.org for more information.

Imaging Group: April A Round Tuit
2025-04-10 10:00 - 11:00 | online
Join the TDL Imaging Group in a scheduled time to work on those things you would like to get A Round Tu!
When: Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 10-11 am
Interested in joining or getting involved in the TDL Imaging Group?

Join our listserv tdl-imaging-group@utlists.utexas.edu.

April Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group
2025-04-10 15:00 - 16:00 | online

April OER Users Group
2025-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 | online
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the TDL OER Users Group on Zoom.
ABOUT THE TDL OER USERS GROUP
The TDL OER Users Group (OUG) encourages the widespread use of open educational resources (OER) across Texas institutions by creating opportunities for open education advocates and practitioners to come together to exchange information and create resources for TDL members and the broader OER community.
The meeting will be led by Users Group chair Kate McNally Carter (University of Houston Libraries) and vice-chair Isabelle Antes (Texas State University).
The TDL OER Users Group is open to faculty and staff at all TDL Member Institutions and meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 3-4PM CST. (Note: The April OER Users Group meeting has been rescheduled from its normal day to April 15.)
Join us on Zoom. No registration required.

April Member Forum
2025-04-16 10:30 - 11:00 | online

April Digital Preservation Interest Group
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00 | online
Texas Digital Library’s Digital Preservation Services Users and other Texas-based workers interested in digital preservation topics meet quarterly on the third Thursday of the month from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM.
This meeting is open to anyone interested in TDL’s and Texas digital preservation efforts and helping us to strengthen our impact by including more voices.
Contact Texas Digital Library at info@tdl.org to be added to the Digital Preservation Interest Group listserv and receive meeting invitations.

April GIS Interest Group
2025-04-25 14:00 - 15:00 | online

April DSpace Users Group
2025-04-28 15:00 - 16:00 | online

TCDL 2025 Speaker Orientation
2025-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 | online
Attend a special virtual orientation just for TCDL speakers/presenters. The TCDL Planning Committee will deliver a brief presentation about the conference program, venue, and share helpful tips on how to make your TCDL experience a success. There will also be a Q&A.
Speaker Resources
TCDL 2025 SPEAKER ORIENTATION
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. CST
Registration is required.
Once you have registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a calendar download.
Please contact info@tdl.org if you have any questions or suggestions. We hope to see you there!

May OJS User Group
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:00 | online
The TDL OJS User Group works to create an active community among TDL’s users of the Open Journal System hosting service in the following ways:

By facilitating mutual support among library managers of the OJS hosting service, including the sharing of resources about library publishing policies and good practices
By facilitating better communication between TDL staff and libraries using this service
By identifying areas of work that could be undertaken by member-led working groups

The OJS User Group meets every first Thursday of the month from 10-11AM CST.
TDL’s OJS Users Group is composed of library liaisons for campus journals and is an exclusive benefit for TDL members only. TDL’s OJS Hosting Service Manager serves as a member of the group. Please contact us at info@tdl.org for more information.

Imaging Group: May A Round Tuit
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | online

Cancelled: May Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group
2025-05-08 15:00 - 16:00 | online
This meeting is cancelled due to the in-person meeting taking place at TCDL.
The TDL Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group provides a community for exploring topics related to Open Access broadly interpreted to encompass the traditional definition of Open Access (free, online access to research outputs using open licenses) and the ways that the principles of OA intersect with other flavors of “open” (e.g. Open Science, Open Research, or Open Education).
The goal of the group is to create opportunities for learning and discussion on Open Access topics, and identify areas for collective action to advance Open Access. As a consortium providing a shared infrastructure enabling Open Access, the aims of this group are core to the mission of the Texas Digital Library.
The Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group meets every second Thursday of the month from 3-4 PM CST.
Participation is open to all.
The group will share announcements and updates through the email listserv tdl-open-knowledge@utlists.utexas.edu. Subscribe to the Open Knowledge listserv here.

May OER Users Group
2025-05-13 15:00 - 16:00 | online
Please join us for the monthly meeting of the TDL OER Users Group on Zoom.
ABOUT THE TDL OER USERS GROUP
The TDL OER Users Group (OUG) encourages the widespread use of open educational resources (OER) across Texas institutions by creating opportunities for open education advocates and practitioners to come together to exchange information and create resources for TDL members and the broader OER community.
The meeting will be led by Users Group chair Kate McNally Carter (University of Houston Libraries) and vice-chair Isabelle Antes (Texas State University).
The TDL OER Users Group is open to faculty and staff at all TDL Member Institutions and meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 3-4PM CST.
Join us on Zoom. No registration required.

Texas Conference on Digital Libraries 2025
2025-05-20 08:00 - 2025-05-22 15:00 | 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

CANCELLED: May Member Forum
2025-05-21 10:30 - 11:00 | online
The May Member Forum is cancelled due to TCDL and will resume in June.
The Texas Digital Library invites members to attend the TDL Forum, a monthly meeting in which members can hear a brief presentation about the activities of the TDL staff and participate in a question-and-answer period. If you have questions about the TDL Forum, you may send them to info@tdl.org. TDL Forums occur the third Wednesday of every month from 10:30am to 11:00am CST.

Download a calendar invitation here (.ics file).
Join the TDL Forum here.
A Zoom account is required to join. Click here to create a free Zoom account.

The TDL Forums are recorded and made available in the TDL DSpace repository, and on the TDL YouTube Channel, following the meeting.

May Harmful Content and Description Interest Group
2025-05-21 15:15 - 16:45 | Commons Conference Center, 10100 Burnet Road, Building 137, Austin, TX, 78758, United States
***This hybrid meeting will take place at TCDL. If you would like to attend virtually, please email the tdl-harmful-content@utlists.utexas.edu for Zoom information.
The TDL Harmful Content and Description Interest Group aims to help members mitigate harm and implement just and ethical practices in library and archives collections. The interest group provides a venue for discussion and development of best practices around topics such as addressing harmful content and language and implementing inclusive and reparative metadata practices.
Participation is open to all. The interest group will meet quarterly.
The group will share announcements and updates through the email listserv tdl-harmful-content@utlists.utexas.edu. Subscribe here.

Cancelled: May GIS Interest Group
2025-05-23 14:00 - 15:00 | online
May’s GIS Interest Group meeting is cancelled due to TCDL.
TDL’s GIS Interest Group (GISIG) seeks to develop a Community of Practice around geographic information systems (GIS) and become a source of expertise for all Texas Digital Library consortium members and partners.
The GISIG meets monthly on the fourth Friday of the month from 2-3PM CST.
Click to join our GISIG email list to receive updates and meeting invitations: https://utlists.utexas.edu/sympa/info/tdl-gis

Cancelled: May DSpace Users Group
2025-05-26 15:00 - 16:00 | online
The May DSpace Users Group meeting is cancelled due to the Memorial holiday.
The December DSpace User Group meeting has been rescheduled to avoid winter break.
Texas Digital Library’s DSpace Users Group (DUG) works to create an active community among DSpace users that:

facilitates mutual support for DSpace use and repository management;
identifies areas of work that could be taken on by member working groups or by TDL staff;
connects the TDL DSpace user community to the larger open source DSpace community in North America.

TDL’s DUG meets monthly every fourth Monday of the month from 3pm — 4pm, CST.
Any users of DSpace, regardless of TDL membership, may attend user group meetings and join the DSpace Users Group email list. Voting membership in the DSpace Users Group is limited to users affiliated with TDL member institutions who have a role in managing their DSpace repository. Click here to join the DUG email list.

June OJS User Group
2025-06-05 10:00 - 11:00 | online

June OER Users Group
2025-06-10 15:00 - 16:00 | online

June Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group
2025-06-12 15:00 - 16:00 | online

Cancelled: June Member Forum
2025-06-18 10:30 - 11:00 | online
The June Forum is cancelled due to Open Repositories.
The Texas Digital Library invites members to attend the TDL Forum, a monthly meeting in which members can hear a brief presentation about the activities of the TDL staff and participate in a question-and-answer period. If you have questions about the TDL Forum, you may send them to info@tdl.org.
TDL Forums occur the third Wednesday of every month from 10:30am to 11:00am CST.

Download a calendar invitation here (.ics file).
Join the TDL Forum here.
A Zoom account is required to join. Click here to create a free Zoom account.

The TDL Forums are recorded and made available in the TDL DSpace repository, and on the TDL YouTube Channel, following the meeting.

June DSpace Users Group
2025-06-23 15:00 - 16:00 | online

June GIS Interest Group
2025-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 | online

July OJS User Group
2025-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | online

July OER Users Group
2025-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | online
TDL members are invited to join us for the monthly meeting of the TDL OER Users Group on Zoom.
ABOUT THE TDL OER USERS GROUP
The TDL OER Users Group (OUG) encourages the widespread use of open educational resources (OER) across Texas institutions by creating opportunities for open education advocates and practitioners to come together to exchange information and create resources for TDL members and the broader OER community.
The meeting will be led by Users Group chair Kate McNally Carter (University of Houston Libraries) and vice-chair Isabelle Antes (Texas State University).
The TDL OER Users Group is open to faculty and staff at all TDL Member Institutions and meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month from 3-4PM CST on Zoom. Meeting links are shared via the TDL OER Users Group email list.
