The 2025 EBSCO User Group conference, set to take place from April 29 to May 2, 2025, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, has unveiled its official agenda. This highly anticipated event brings together academic library professionals across North America who use EBSCO Information Services products and services, offering them a platform to exchange ideas, gain insights, and contribute feedback that will shape future product improvements.
The 2025 agenda promises a wealth of learning opportunities with a diverse range of sessions focused on emerging trends in library technology, such as artificial intelligence, collection development, reporting, and analytics. Library leaders and EBSCO experts will gather to address some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing libraries today.
Key Highlights of the Event Include:
• User-Led Sessions: Learn directly from peers at top institutions like Stanford University, Cornell University, and Oklahoma State University, as they share their experiences and strategies using EBSCO products.
• Special Session by Marshall Breeding: Renowned library technology expert Marshall Breeding will present a keynote titled "EBSCO: History, Context, and Innovation", providing a deep dive into the technological advancements and trends shaping the future of library service platforms.
• Pre-Conference Workshops: On April 29, attendees can take part in hands-on workshops aimed at optimizing EBSCO products such as EBSCO Discovery Service™, Full Text Finder, EBSCOhost®, and Mosaic by GOBI Library Solutions.
• EBSCO FOLIO Day: A dedicated day for EBSCO FOLIO users, with in-depth sessions on migration strategies, APIs, functionality enhancements, and best practices for user engagement.
• Expanded Help Desks: One-on-one consultations with EBSCO Library Service Engineers and experts from the FOLIO Implementation Team, as well as EBSCO Discovery Service specialists, providing tailored support.
• Product Updates and Leadership Insights: Attendees will hear from EBSCO leadership on the latest product developments and the company's future direction.
• Networking Reception: On April 30, join fellow attendees at a networking reception to discuss the latest trends in library technology, share best practices, and connect with industry peers.
Registration for the 2025 EBSCO User Group is now open and will close on March 21, 2025. To view the full agenda, register for the event, or find accommodation details, visit the official EBSCO User Group website.
This year’s event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for library professionals to deepen their expertise, engage with cutting-edge developments, and strengthen their networks within the academic library community.
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