Hi all!!
The Midwest Data Librarian Symposium (MDLS) invites session proposals for its 12th symposium, co-hosted by Purdue University, University of Notre Dame, and Indiana University. MDLS provides librarians who support research data management and research data services the chance to connect with colleagues and expand their research data-related knowledge base and skill sets.
MDLS 2026 will be an in-person event held on September 28-30, 2026. The symposium will take place at Purdue University, with 60 seats available for participants. Presenters are expected to attend the symposium in-person.
Proposal Details:
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The greater research data community—not limited to data librarians—is invited to submit session proposals for consideration. Presenters from all disciplines and regions are welcome to apply, as well as librarians in training.
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MDLS is an unconference-style event and does not specify a topical theme. We encourage proposals on all topics related to research data and data librarianship. Please review past conference schedules<https://mw-data-lib-symposium.github.io/website/conf_archive/past_conference.html> for topic examples.
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We invite proposals in a wide range of formats, including short presentations (10 minutes), interactive presentations (30-60 minutes), panels (60 minutes), and workshops (90 minutes). Priority will be given to sessions that emphasize practical approaches and interactive attendee participation.
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Proposals will be evaluated according to the MDLS 2026 Proposal Rubric<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AmRahW3fpcRsYun346i2Z0wCbOf2BvWEEkdPLHSF8_4/edit?usp=drive_link>.
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Proposals are due by 11:59pm EST on July 17. Notification of acceptance will go out by email the week of July 31st.
Visit the MDLS website<https://mw-data-lib-symposium.github.io/website/> for more event information and to submit a proposal<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG4vgwnHz2b2iMQLjpMKfRZ-FDYLN_KGw69ysTZTYImt9K2Q/viewform?usp=header>.
We hope to see you in September!
2026 MDLS Planning Committee
mwdatalibsym_at_gmail.com
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Kelly Burns Denny
Research Data Management Specialist
Purdue University Research Repository (PURR)<https://purr.purdue.edu/>
765-496-9153 | STEW 242
Received on Thu May 28 2026 - 08:15:05 EDT