AMICAL runs an annual conference on libraries, technology and learning at international American universities, hosted by a different of member institution each year. We also organise workshops and other events. Find out how to propose an online event.
May 2024
March 2024
February 2024
Feb 13–21, 2024
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Online
Mid-Year Forum 2024
AMICAL invites you to our third online Mid-Year Forum on 13–21 February 2024!
Led by AMICAL members or invited speakers, Forum sessions address timely issues in libraries, technology, and pedagogy.
This year’s sessions will focus on generative AI &…
Forum
May 2023
December 2022
Jun 14–16, 2022
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Online
AMICAL 2022
We are delighted to announce that AMICAL 2022, the consortium’s 19th annual conference, will be held online on 14–16 June.
Conference
Feb 9–10, 2022
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Online
Mid-Year Forum 2022
For the second year, AMICAL is organizing an online Mid-Year Forum for its members. The event will take place 9–10 February 2022 and is open to all faculty and staff from AMICAL member institutions. There is no registration fee — event costs will be covered by…
Conference
June 2021
Jan 13–14, 2021
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Online
Mid-Year Virtual Forum 2021
Faced with the new and continuing challenges of another stage in the COVID-19 pandemic, AMICAL’s international liberal arts institutions have much to gain by facing these challenges together. AMICAL’s Mid-Year Forum provides just that opportunity, bringing…
Conference
January 2020
May 3–5, 2019
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American University of Beirut
AMICAL cohort to DHI-B 2019
As part of AMICAL’s 2018-2021 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for “Building Leadership and Capacity for Digital Liberal Arts across AMICAL”, a cohort of approximately 15 colleagues from member institutions will be given project support over a period of…
Workshop
March 2019
Jun 4–15, 2018
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Online
AMICAL cohort to DHSI 2018
AMICAL is organizing coordinated participation by a member-cohort in DHSI 2018, the Digital Humanities Summer Institute.
External event
February 2018
January 2018
December 2017
November 2017
October 2017
May 2017
May 17–20, 2017
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American College of Thessaloniki
AMICAL 2017
AMICAL 2017, our next annual meeting and conference, will be held 17–20 May at the American College of Thessaloniki. Our theme will be “Centering on learning: Partnerships and professional development among librarians, faculty and technologists”.
Conference
March 2017
January 2017
December 2016
May 2016
March 2016
Mar 20–22, 2016
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American University in Cairo
Digital Pedagogy Lab Cairo: An AMICAL Institute
The international Digital Pedagogy Lab (DPL) institute comes to Cairo, facilitated by some of the leading and most compelling voices in the field, pushing at the edges of critical digital pedagogy. AMICAL members are invited to join the institute and get involved in…
Workshop
January 2016
Jan 22–23, 2016
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John Cabot University
Evidence-based planning & decision-making in academic libraries
Like other academic libraries, AMICAL libraries face budget limitations and cutbacks while also managing shifts in teaching, learning, and communication technologies. In such an environment, it is risky and potentially costly to base plans and decisions on assumptions…
Workshop
December 2015
April 2015
Apr 27 – May 30, 2015
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American University in Bulgaria
AMICAL 2015
The AMICAL Consortium, together with the American University in Bulgaria, are pleased to announce that AMICAL 2015, our 12th Annual Meeting & Conference, will be held 27-30 May on the AUBG campus in Blagoevgrad.
The theme will be “Clearing thresholds:…
Conference
May 2014
May 14–17, 2014
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American College of Greece
AMICAL 2014
The 11th AMICAL Meeting and Conference was held at the American College of Greece from May 14 to 17, 2014.
The theme was “Student engagement and learning spaces”.
Resources
Conference SiteProgram Proposal Instructions and FormRegistrationFinancial…
Conference
March 2014
Mar 21–22, 2014
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RIT Kosovo (A.U.K)
Engage students in creative multimedia content production
A 2-day International Workshop sponsored by AMICAL. Organized by The American University in Kosovo in collaboration with The American University in Cairo.
Student-centered teaching and learning is widely accepted as the most effective pedagogy to be used in Higher…
Workshop
June 2013
Jun 12–15, 2013
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John Cabot University
AMICAL 2013
New media, new literacies, new models: Library-IT-Faculty collaboration in a learning intensive world
12-15 June 2013John Cabot University (Rome)
AMICAL’s annual conference is the one opportunity each year for AMICAL members to meet face to face with…
Conference
May 2013
April 2013
March 2013
Mar 8–9, 2013
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Lebanese American University
AMICAL-OCLC forum on “The challenges of discovery services”
Intended for: E-resource and other librarians from OCLC (RESPOND) member libraries who are currently or will soon be involved in the selection process for a discovery service, or those who are currently directly involved with the management of discovery services.…
Workshop
January 2013
Jan 3–4, 2013
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John Cabot University
AMICAL Workshop: Faculty and the Library
Workshop with anthropologist Nancy Fried Foster on using ethnographic methods to identify how faculty members use any library for their own research, how they use the institutional library in their teaching, and what they expect and hope that their students could do…
Workshop
November 2012
Nov 11–12, 2012
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American University in Cairo
AMICAL-AUC workshop on collaborative learning technologies
A workshop for learning exchanging best practices and innovative ideas for the use of videoconferencing and other collaborative learning technologies, in a participative group environment with colleagues from similar institutions.
Workshop
June 2012
April 2012
Apr 4–7, 2012
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American University of Sharjah
AMICAL 2012
The 2012 AMICAL Annual Meeting and Conference will be held 4-7 April at the American University of Sharjah.
Official conference sitePresentationsConference photos from AUS (including a hi-res copy of the group photo)ProgramDaily OverviewDaily Overview - print version…
Conference
May 2011
April 2011
January 2011
Jan 4–5, 2011
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John Cabot University
Ethnographic Study Pilot Workshop 2
Workshop with anthropologist Nancy Fried Foster on ethnographic methods for studying student research behaviors in the context of library planning and design (Pilot Group 2).
See also: Ethnographic Study Pilot Workshop 1
Workshop
June 2010
Jun 9–12, 2010
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Central European University
AMICAL 2010
The seventh AMICAL meeting and Conference was held at Central European University (Budapest, Hungary) from June 9 to 12, 2010. The theme was “Digital Assets and the Cloud: Building Digital Collections through Library, IT and Faculty…
Conference
October 2009
Oct 14–15, 2009
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American University of Sharjah
Ethnographic Study Pilot Workshop 1
Workshop with anthropologist Nancy Fried Foster on ethnographic methods for studying student research behaviors in the context of library planning and design (Pilot Group 1).
See also: Ethnographic Study Pilot Workshop 2
Workshop
September 2009
May 2009
May 21–24, 2009
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American University of Armenia
AMICAL 2009
The sixth AMICAL meeting was held at the American University of Armenia (Yerevan, Armenia) from May 21 to 24, 2009. The theme was “The Learner’s Perspective — Adapting Information Services for Today’s Students.” It took place in parallel…
Conference
May 2008
May 25–28, 2008
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American University in Bulgaria
AMICAL 2008
AMICAL’s fifth annual meeting was held at the American University in Bulgaria (Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria) from May 25 to 28, 2008. The theme was “Learning from Each Other: Assessment and Collaborative Learning.” Conference description: “How can we…
Conference
May 2007
May 27–30, 2007
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Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
AMICAL 2007
AMICAL’s fourth annual meeting was held at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (Morocco) from May 27 to 30, 2007. The theme was “Integrating library and IT services for better learning.” Sub-themes included “Collaboration on Technology-Enhanced…
Conference
May 2006
May 31 – Jun 3, 2006
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American University in Cairo
AMICAL 2006
AMICAL’s third annual meeting was held at the American University in Cairo (Egypt) from May 31 to June 3, 2006. The theme was “Integrated Learning: Collaboration with Faculty and Shareholders on Campus.” The meeting featured presentations, working…
Conference
June 2005
Jun 1–3, 2005
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American University of Beirut
AMICAL 2005
AMICAL’s second annual meeting was held at the Lebanese American University (Beirut) from June 1 to June 3, 2005. The meeting did not have a formal theme, but was largely devoted to consortial work. Members discussed plans for the future and developed timelines…
Conference
May 2004
May 7–9, 2004
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American University of Paris
AMICAL 2004
AMICAL’s “first planning meeting” was held at the American University of Paris (France) from May 7 to 9, 2004. The theme was “Exploring Consortial Possibilities between American International Colleges and Academic Libraries: Presentations and…
Conference