Modeled on the Heterodox Canada Symposium, the HxLibraries Symposium is an opportunity for participants to explore ideas related to library theory and practice, information science, and information culture.

Most symposia are one hour long beginning with remarks from a keynote speaker (25-30 mins.) followed by small group discussion (15-20 mins.) and concluding with Q&A (15 mins.).

Beginning in spring 2024, HxLibraries is offering an expanded, full-day symposium format including a keynote lecture, invited panelists, lightning talks, and a common read book discussion.

Past Symposia

• Fall 2023: Intellectual Virtues and the Contemporary Information Landscape with Dr. Jason Baehr
• Spring 2023: You Can’t Have Social Justice Without Intellectual Freedom with Dr. Emily Knox
• Fall 2022: Democratic Virtues with Dr. Christopher Beem
• Summer 2022: Scout Mindset book club with Julia Galef
• Spring 2022: Library Neutrality as Public Service in Liberal Democratic Governance with Michael Q. Dudley and John Wright
• Winter 2022: 4IR Technologies and Libraries with Susan Anderson
• Spring 2021: Intellectual Freedom and Alternative Priorities in Library & Information Science Research with Gabriel J. Gardner