Call for members: LD4 2026 Conference Planning Committee

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Midavaine, Bree

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May 18, 2026, 3:58:27 PMMay 18

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Dear colleagues,

We are writing to invite you to participate in the planning process for LD4 2026, the annual conference of the LD4 community which works together to advance GLAM practices with a focus on linked open data. The next LD4 Conference will take place online from 28 - 30 SEPTEMBER 2026. We hope to design an engaging and informative conference by convening a diverse group of volunteers bringing together a wide range of skill levels, interests, and backgrounds.

Please fill out this brief form to indicate your interest in helping to plan and run the 2026 LD4 Conference. All selected volunteers will automatically be a part of the Programming Committee, which vets proposals for conference sessions, works on scheduling concerns, as well as other tasks relating to the conference program. In addition, volunteers will serve on one or more subcommittees of their choosing: Outreach Committee, Technology & Accessibility Committee, and Social Committee. Volunteers will be expected to attend a monthly programming committee meeting (1 hour), a monthly subcommittee meeting (1 hour), and complete any supporting tasks needed for the committees' work. Here are the scopes of these committees:

Outreach Committee: Draft and distribute communications and promotional materials relating to the conference. Develop and maintain content for the conference website. Identify possibilities for partnerships with groups outside of LD4. Help with facilitation of sessions during the conference.
Technology & Accessibility Committee: ensure the seamless operation of conference platforms and applications, including Zoom, Slack, Sched, and YouTube, while maintaining a strong commitment to accessibility. Develop guidelines for platform use, troubleshoot technical issues, and verify that accessibility measures from previous conferences are effectively implemented. Identify areas for improvement and ensure that all technological and accessibility features function properly throughout the event.
Social Committee: develop informal social programming for the conference. Suggest updates and additions to conference participation guidelines and code of conduct. Help with facilitation of social programs and other sessions during the conference.

To see detailed role descriptions and express your interest to participate, please complete the form below by 8 JUNE 2026. Volunteers will be notified of the chairs’ decisions by 15 JUNE 2026. The committee will begin to meet in the last week of JUNE 2026 and all volunteers will participate in planning, program development, and supporting conference sessions.

Committee Volunteer Form: https://forms.gle/hutCjCg6mJ4b985e8

More information on the LD4 Conference (including last year’s conference) is available at ld4.io.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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2026 LD4 Conference Co-Chairs

Kyla Jemison, University of Toronto

Bree Midavaine, Philadelphia Museum of Art

Mark Pyzyk, Getty

Email: 2026-ld4...@googlegroups.com

Bree Midavaine
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Arcadia Director of the Library and Archives

Library and Archives

Philadelphia Museum of Art