This Wednesday: Apereo Micro Conference – Advancing Openness at Florida Atlantic Libraries (July 9, 11AM ET)

[Michelle Hall]

Dear Apereo Community,

You're warmly invited to join us this Wednesday, July 9 at 11:00 AM (Eastern) for our next Apereo Micro Conference:

🎓 Advancing Openness at Florida Atlantic Libraries
📍 Date: Wednesday, July 9, 2025
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM (America/New_York)
🎤 Speakers:

• Anna Ayoung-Stoute, Assistant Dean for Access, Research, and Learning Services
  
  

• Maris Hayashi, Assistant Dean for Collection Strategies and Discovery Services
  Institution: Florida Atlantic University Libraries
  
  

🔗 Register Now https://apereo.civicrm.org/civicrm/event/info?id=316&reset=1 

Session Overview: Discover how Florida Atlantic University Libraries is leading the charge in cultivating a vibrant culture of openness across campus. From open scholarship and curriculum design to inclusive research practices, this presentation will share impactful initiatives and lessons learned. Participants will have a chance to share their own experiences, engage in meaningful dialogue, and explore strategies for embedding openness in their own institutions.

Learning Outcomes:
✅ Understand key open initiatives launched by FAU Libraries
✅ Explore the evolving role of academic libraries in advancing open scholarship
✅ Engage in interactive discussion and idea exchange with peers

This micro conference is a great opportunity for librarians, faculty, open education advocates, and higher ed technologists to gain practical insights and connect with others committed to openness in higher education. Please share with the library departments at your institutions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
The Apereo Foundation Team