Events
The College of Information, Data and Society offers valuable and engaging events for students, alumni and faculty. Be on the look out for our upcoming events, and access archives of past webinars, conference recordings and presentations.
Upcoming Events

February 25-27, 2025. Dr. Sandra Hirsh will open the North American Virtual Reference Online Conference: Applying the Trends of Tomorrow, Today with her keynote, "The Next Generation of Libraries: Looking Ahead to Library 2035". As we navigate the rapidly changing landscape of information and technology, the future of libraries is continually evolving. What will libraries look like by 2035? Drawing on key insights from library leaders in the recently published Library 2035: Imagining the Next Generation of Libraries (March 2024), this talk explores the lessons learned over the past decade, identifies key themes from the book, and forecasts the opportunities, strengths, and challenges that lie ahead. The conference is open to everyone and is free to attend.

2025 Online Student Research Conference
Join Us for the 2025 College of IDS Online Student Research Conference March 4–6, 2025. This exciting event showcases student research, fosters collaboration, and builds a strong academic community. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate student achievements, gain insights from industry experts and be part of an inspiring academic experience!