USETDA 2026, the 16th national US conference on ETDs, will be held September 23-25, 2026 at the Renaissance Hotel in Toledo, Ohio and as an online hybrid event via Webex. This conference is co-organized by the USETDA (United States Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Association) and the University of Toledo College of Graduate Studies. For complete details visit our Registration Web page.
Call for Proposals – Deadline Extended
There is still time to showcase your work at the USETDA 2026 Conference—the proposal deadline has been extended through May 31, 2026. We welcome submissions for posters, extended presentations, flash talks, panel discussions, tutorials, and workshops. This premier national event is a great opportunity to highlight your ideas, projects, and innovations while connecting with colleagues from peer institution libraries and graduate schools. Join us for this dynamic hybrid conference, taking place September 23–25, 2026, in person at the Renaissance Hotel in Toledo, Ohio, or online from anywhere. Submit your proposal today at https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=usetda2026. We can’t wait to see what you’ll share!
ETD Formatting Users’ Group, May Edition
Join us for the May session of the Formatting Users’ Group, which will take place at 2:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. In this installation, we’ll be talking about Accessibility in formatting, particularly since the ADA Title II deadline has been extended to April 26, 2027. Where are you in that process? If you’re completely done, what tips can you share? If you’re just starting, what are your concerns?
To participate in user group discussions, you should complete this form. If you have questions, please contact Sally Evans at sevans13@gmu.edu.

