TDL Forum
Share an Update at the TDL Forum
The TDL Forum is a vital hub for our community to connect, share knowledge, and celebrate achievements. We believe that some of the most valuable insights come directly from the innovative work happening across our member institutions.
This is your opportunity to highlight your projects, announce new initiatives, or share key takeaways from your work with the TDL member network!
TDL uses Zoom as our platform for forum meetings. https://utexas.zoom.us/j/97469141464
What Kind of Updates Can You Share?
We invite you to share brief (typically 5-7 minute) updates or announcements on topics such as:
New Project Launches: Have you recently launched a new digital collection, institutional repository, or scholarly publishing initiative?
Significant Milestones: Achieved a major project milestone, completed a large digitization effort, or secured important funding?
Service Adoption: Successfully implemented a new TDL service or found innovative ways to use existing ones?
Grant Awards/Collaborations: Received a grant, formed a new partnership, or participated in a collaborative project?
Relevant News: Any other exciting news or developments from your institution or member group that would benefit the broader TDL community.
Benefits of Sharing Your Work
Showcase Your Impact: Highlight your institution's contributions and innovation.
Inspire Others: Your work can provide valuable insights and inspiration for other TDL members facing similar challenges or pursuing similar goals.
Foster Collaboration: Sharing can spark new partnerships and collaborative opportunities within the community.
Gain Visibility: Increase awareness of your projects and efforts across the Texas digital library and archives landscape.
How to Get Involved
Ready to share your exciting news? Here's how to become a guest speaker at an upcoming TDL Forum meeting:
Express Your Interest: Email us at info@tdl.org. In your email, include:
Your Name, Title, and Institution
A brief idea of the update or announcement you'd like to share.
Your preferred forum month(s) if you have one, or simply state your general availability.
TDL Forums occur the third Wednesday of every month (except May and December) from 10:30am to 11:00am CST.
Confirmation & Guidelines: A TDL staff member will follow up to confirm your speaking slot and provide detailed content guidelines. These guidelines will include:
Your confirmed forum date and estimated speaking time (usually 5-7 minutes, including Q&A).
A request for a concise description (1-2 sentences) of your update for the agenda.
A request for 3-5 key speaking points.
Instructions for optional (but encouraged) 1-2 slides to support your presentation.
Important Accessibility Note: If you provide slides, please ensure they are accessible. This includes using clear fonts, sufficient color contrast, and providing alternative text (alt text) for any meaningful images. We will provide more detailed guidelines upon confirmation.
A brief professional bio.
A deadline for submitting your content.
Content Submission & Review: Submit your content by the specified deadline. TDL staff will review your materials and may work with you to refine them for clarity and conciseness. Your final content will always be approved by you.
Forum Participation: You'll receive the Zoom link for the forum well in advance. During the forum, a TDL staff member will introduce you, and you'll have the opportunity to share your update directly with the community.
Questions?
If you have any questions about contributing an update to the TDL Forum, please don't hesitate to email us at info@tdl.org.
We look forward to showcasing the incredible work happening across our TDL member community!