Call for Papers 2025. Submit your Abstract.

The 2025 conference theme is Shaping Tomorrow – Reflections and New Directions. CONUL invites submissions for presentations and posters which address the conference theme and sub-themes:

  • EDI, Equity and Societal Impact
  • Leveraging Library Partnerships (regional or national)
  • New Models for Engagement
  • Open Research and Research Infrastructure
  • People and Digital Futures
  • Supporting Blended Working
  • Sustainable Service Delivery

The Conference Committee welcomes proposals on the theme and sub-themes which include trends which may shape the future and practical elements of research and academic librarianship. Papers that may not fit into the above topics but relate to the overall theme are equally welcome.

An abstract can be submitted for consideration as one of the following conference session formats:

  •        Parallel Paper:a 20 minute presentation followed by Q&A
  •        Lightning Talk:a 10 minute presentation followed by Q&A
  •       Workshop: an interactive 60 minute session which involves the audience participation throughout the session
  •        Poster Presentation:highlight and share your library activities or research

Oral presentations: 300 word abstract submission

Poster presentations: 100 word abstract submission

The closing date for abstract submission is Midnight (GMT), Sunday 16 February 2025