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What Is Connections?

Connections is a free, online conference open to library professionals worldwide—and everyone in your library is invited to attend.


Over the course of two days, you’ll unite with 1,000+ attendees from across the globe to hone product knowledge, learn from distinguished thought leaders, and discover exciting ways to advance your library’s mission.

Free

Open to all libraries
and their staff
at no cost

Focused

Expert-led,
strategy-driven
educational
programming

Fast-Paced

Interactive,
15- to 30-minute
sessions

What to Look Forward to This Year

Prepare to immerse yourself in 25+ sessions dedicated to the latest industry trends, new educational resources, and a dynamic array of library-centered products and services. 

Hear what experts have to say about the most pressing issues facing libraries today—from artificial intelligence to budget cuts—and glean valuable insights about how to navigate them.

Zero in on the content that matters most to you by following one of three tracks for the day— Academic, BLUEcloud, or EOS.Web—or alternating between them.

Why Attend Connections?​

  • Investigate recent developments in library policy and technology.
  • Deepen your understanding of SirsiDynix’s products, services, and mission.
  • Connect with peers and develop your professional network.
  • Take actionable strategies back to your team and patrons.

Will Connections Be Recorded?

Yes! Every session will be recorded. All who register for the conference will receive access to on-demand sessions in mid- to late November. 


Plus, as soon as you register, you’ll also get immediate access to on-demand sessions from previous years. 

COUNTDOWN TO CONNECTIONS

Days
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Connections is NOW LIVE!

Presenters
Tim Schlak

Associate Professor of Librarianship at Robert Morris University

Allister Chang

Advisory Board Member of the Library of Congress, TEDx Speaker

John Chrastka

Founder of Everylibrary

Rivkah Sass

Library Director & CEO of Sacramento Public Library

Meredith Schwartz

Editor in Chief of Library Journal

Kathy Smart

Co-chair Advocate for the Children’s Hospital’s Literacy Initiative

Alicia Wise

Executive Director of CLOCKSS and an independent consultant specializing in Open Access.

Lia Vella

Metadata Coordinator with the National Park Service’s Library Information Management Program

Lauri McIntosh

Channel Sales Manager

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Register for Connections

Forge connections that make a difference. Expand your impact in your library and your community. Register now to reserve your spot.

OCT

28

Opening Day

Hear from a range of experts on topics like artificial intelligence, facing change, and creating safe spaces—and glean valuable insights about how to navigate them.

OCT

29

Explore SirsiDynix Day

Dive into an assortment of SirsiDynix product offerings via three informative tracks: Academic, which will introduce our OA-forward content and discovery services platform; BLUEcloud, which will explore our robust, ever-evolving LSP; and EOS.Web, which will examine our scalable ILS for special libraries.

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