Register for AMICAL 2024
Registration is now open for AMICAL 2024, and the full schedule has been posted!
The conference will run online 27–30 May and 3–6 June 2024, between 11:00 and 16:00 Paris time, and will offer insightful presentations by, and lively discussions with, AMICAL colleagues and invited experts.
All staff and faculty from AMICAL member institutions interested in libraries, pedagogy and academic technology are welcome to attend the conference. There is no registration fee — event costs will be covered by AMICAL and sponsorships.
The Conference will be especially relevant to:
- Librarians, especially instruction librarians and library directors
- Faculty developers and coordinators of centers for learning & teaching
- Faculty interested in innovative pedagogy and collaborations with librarians and/or technologists
- Instructional designers and academic technologists
Forward this announcement to any potentially interested colleagues at your institution!
Keynote speakers
- “At the heart of the whirlwind: The library’s role in supporting mental health and well-being” – Kelly E. Miller, Associate Dean for Learning and Research Services and Director of Mindfulness and Well-Being Programs at University of Miami Libraries(Thursday, May 30)
- “The coming AI epoch: A new age of enlightenment? A new threat to humanity?” – Lee Rainie, Director of Imagining the Digital Future Center at Elon University (Monday, June 3)
- “Our grandest challenge” – Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Executive Director at Mid-Hudson Library System & Co-Founder and Board President of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (Thursday, June 6)
Member presentations
AMICAL members will offer more than 25 presentations exploring the evolving landscape of education, particularly in the face of artificial intelligence.
Topics addressed will include ethical use of AI in classrooms, its impact on libraries and teaching methods, and strategies for faculty and student success in the digital age. There's also a focus on collaboration, community and openness.
If you have any questions about the Conference, email us at contact@amicalnet.org
See you at the Conference!