2019 Up & Comer Call for Nominations Now Open! Submit your nominations here. The time has come! It’s that exciting time of year again. Do you know a rising star in the library and information world? Would you like to see them recognized for their stellar and...
2019 Fast Pitch Competition: Call for Proposals and Nominations Now Open!
The Charleston Conference is pleased to announce that proposals and nominations are now being accepted now through September 16 for the 2019 Fast Pitch Competition. Goal: Fast Pitch encourages proposals for ideas on improving or transforming the work environment at a...
2019 Conference Registration Now Open
2019 Charleston Conference Registration Now Open The Charleston Conference is pleased to announce that registration for our 2019 event is now open! Take advantage of early bird pricing by registering at the link below prior to September 13. Register now! Confirmed...
2019 Call for Papers Now Open
Submit your proposal now for the 39th Annual Charleston ConferenceNovember 4 - 8, 2019"The time has come... to talk of many things!" Do you have ideas, challenges, solutions, or information to share? We’re seeking proposals on topics related to collection...
Charleston Trendspotting Initiative: An SSP Pre-Meeting Seminar
Charleston Trendspotting Initiative: Forecasting Changes on the Horizon of Scholarly Communication An SSP Pre-Meeting Seminar Wednesday, 29 May, at 8:30 - 11:30 AM Hosted by the Charleston Conference and Against the Grain (ATG) Register Now (Note reduced rates for...
Announcing the 2018 Up and Comer Award Winners!
Announcing the 2018 Up and Comer Award Winners! ATG Media is pleased to announce the recipients for the second annual Up and Comers award. This award is intended for librarians, library staff, vendors, publishers, MLIS students, instructors, consultants, and...
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Research Libraries Advance Open Scholarship and Community Engagement – Plus More ATG News & Announcements for 5/22/23
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ATG Job Bank for 5/21/23
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Southern African Films and Documentaries launches on Africa Commons – Plus More ATG News & Announcements for 5/18/23
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