You are invited: IndieLib Forum

By DPLA, March 4, 2024.

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Please join us for the first IndieLib Forum, an exciting new event that will bring together libraries and independent publishers.

In recent months, DPLA has been working closely with the Independent Publishers Caucus to explore ways that libraries and independent publishers can work together for mutual benefit.

To further this work, we will co-host IndieLib Forum, a gathering of librarians and indie publishers, on April 2, in Columbus, Ohio, the day before the start of PLA 2024.

We hope you will join us for this inaugural event, which will feature:

A “Fast Pitch” speed-dating style breakfast during which small groups of librarians will hear from select indie publishers about their best titles
Keynote address by scholar and economist Rebecca Giblin, author of Chokepoint Capitalism
Panel discussions exploring collection development, the ebook licensing landscape, readers’ advisory, and big-picture issues related to publishing and libraries
Networking opportunities at lunch and happy hour.

Registration includes breakfast and lunch, as well as happy hour refreshments. (If you need assistance with the event registration fee, please get in touch!)

Note that if you are not able to attend in person you also can join remotely.

Hope to see you there!