[Libs-Or] Libraries and Archives in the Anthropocene Colloquium II - March 2027 - CFP!

[Filar Williams, Beth]

The Libraries and Archives in the Anthropocene Colloquium II (LAAC II)<https://libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/laac-ii/>, sponsored by Library Juice Press, will take place at University of California, Davis on March 24 and 25, 2027.
Proposals for LAAC II should pull on collective wisdom to address the intersection of information science and the environmental crisis. We encourage submissions that explore how we can channel joy and passion into our work on climate, conservation, and sustainability while navigating the logistical and ethical complexities of the Anthropocene and generating new questions.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

  *   Intersectional Environmentalism: Centering equity, justice, and diverse voices in library and archive climate action.
  *   Technological Impacts: Fostering literacy regarding the environmental costs (water, power, and waste) of AI and large-scale digital infrastructure, cycles of obsolescence, and AI.
  *   Grassroots & Community Efforts: Highlighting local initiatives and radical collaborations outside of traditional institutional frameworks.
  *   Resilience & Restoration: Strategies for disaster preparedness, recovery of cultural heritage, and institutional sustainability.
  *   Radical Imagination: Shifting our professional paradigms to "see things differently" and move beyond a business-as-usual approach.
  *   Questioning Worldviews: Deep questioning of worldviews that may have implications for our guiding assumptions as information professionals.

Proposals should include:

  1.  a title
  2.  a 300-word abstract
  3.  preferred session format (see below for details)

We particularly welcome proposals that emphasize a connection to the natural environment and foster communal learning.

Session Formats
We invite proposals for a variety of session types to ensure a dynamic and inclusive program:

  *   Full Sessions: (1–1.5 hours): In-depth presentations, panel discussions, or interactive workshops.
  *   Lightning Talks: Brief, high-impact presentations (5–10 minutes) on specific projects or "seed" ideas.
  *   Breakout/Roundtable Sessions: Facilitated discussions focused on collective problem-solving.
  *   Poster Sessions: Visual displays of research or case studies to be shared during dedicated networking time.
  *   Tours & Site Visits: Proposals for guided explorations of relevant local sites or ecological features.

Proposals Due: August 1, 2026

For more information & CFP see https://libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/laac-ii/ (More details coming soon)

For those who might know of the Libraries and Archives in the Anthropocene Colloquium  in 2017<http://litwinbooks.com/laac2017colloq.php>, yes this inspired us to offer this again -  10 years later!


 Colloquium Committee

  *   Beth Filar Williams, User Experience Research Librarian, Oregon State University
  *   Rory Litwin, President, Library Juice Press and Litwin Books
  *   Melinda Livas, STEM Librarian, UC Davis
  *   Morgan Barker, Sustainability Librarian, Cal Poly Humboldt
  *   Neyda Gilman, Sustainability and Science Librarian, Binghamton University
  *   Sarah Tribelhorn, Sustainability and Science Librarian, San Diego State University
  *   Vivienne Byrd, STEAM Librarian, Los Angeles Public Library

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