Cancelled: January OJS User Group
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | online
The January meeting has been cancelled.
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.

January Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group
2025-01-09 15:00 - 16:00
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.
Participation is open to all.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://utexas.zoom.us/j/94341413004?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 943 4141 3004
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The group will share announcements and updates through the email listserv tdl-open-knowledge@utlists.utexas.edu. Subscribe here.

January OER Users Group
2025-01-14 15:00 - 16:00
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.

January Member Forum
2025-01-15 10:30 - 11:00
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.

January Digital Preservation Interest Group
2025-01-16 14:00 - 15:00
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.

January GIS Interest Group
2025-01-24 14:00 - 15:00
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

January DSpace Users Group
2025-01-27 15:00 - 16:00
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.

January Harmful Content and Description Interest Group
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
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: January TDL Imaging Group Meeting
2025-01-30 14:00 - 15:00
The January meeting of the TDL Imaging Group has been cancelled.
The Texas Digital Library Imaging Group is open to all non-commercial parties who would like to learn, contribute, or discuss regional digital imaging and digitization best practices.
Interested in joining or getting involved in the TDL Imaging Group?

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

February OJS User Group
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
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.

February OER Users Group
2025-02-11 15:00 - 16:00

TCDL 2025 Co-Working Session
2025-02-12 13:00 - 14:30
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!

Imaging Group: February A Round Tuit
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00
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.

February Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group
2025-02-13 15:00 - 16:00
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.

February Member Forum
2025-02-19 10:30 - 11:00

February DSpace Users Group
2025-02-24 15:00 - 16:00

February GIS Interest Group
2025-02-28 14:00 - 15:00

March OJS User Group
2025-03-06 10:00 - 11:00

Cancelled: March OER Users Group
2025-03-11 15:00 - 16:00
The March OER Users Group is cancelled to accommodate busy March schedules with OE Week and spring break.
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.

Imaging Group: March A Round Tuit
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00

March Open Knowledge [Access] Interest Group
2025-03-13 15:00 - 16:00

March Member Forum
2025-03-19 10:30 - 11:00

March DSpace Users Group
2025-03-24 15:00 - 16:00

March GIS Interest Group
2025-03-28 14:00 - 15:00

Cancelled: April OJS User Group
2025-04-03 10:00 - 11:00
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

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

April OER Users Group
2025-04-15 15:00 - 16:00
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

April Digital Preservation Interest Group
2025-04-17 14:00 - 15:00
