The Libraries and Archives in the Anthropocene Colloquium II (LAAC II), sponsored by Library Juice Press, will take place at University of California, Davis on March 24 and 25, 2027.

Proposals for LAAC II should pull on collective wisdom to address the intersection of information science and the environmental crisis. We encourage submissions that explore how we can channel joy and passion into our work on climate, conservation, and sustainability while navigating the logistical and ethical complexities of the Anthropocene and generating new questions.

Possible topics

Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Intersectional Environmentalism: Centering equity, justice, and diverse voices in library and archive climate action.
  • Technological Impacts: Fostering literacy regarding the environmental costs (water, power, and waste) of AI and large-scale digital infrastructure, cycles of obsolescence, and AI.
  • Grassroots & Community Efforts: Highlighting local initiatives and radical collaborations outside of traditional institutional frameworks.
  • Resilience & Restoration: Strategies for disaster preparedness, recovery of cultural heritage, and institutional sustainability.
  • Radical Imagination: Shifting our professional paradigms to “see things differently” and move beyond a business-as-usual approach.
  • Questioning Worldviews: Deep questioning of worldviews that may have implications for our guiding assumptions as information professionals.

Proposals

Proposals should include:

  1. a title
  2. a 300-word abstract
  3. preferred session format (see below for details)

We particularly welcome proposals that emphasize a connection to the natural environment and foster communal learning.

Session Formats

We invite proposals for a variety of session types to ensure a dynamic and inclusive program:

  • Full Sessions: (1–1.5 hours): In-depth presentations, panel discussions, or interactive workshops.
  • Lightning Talks: Brief, high-impact presentations (5–10 minutes) on specific projects or “seed” ideas.
  • Breakout/Roundtable Sessions: Facilitated discussions focused on collective problem-solving.
  • Poster Sessions: Visual displays of research or case studies to be shared during dedicated networking time.
  • Tours & Site Visits: Proposals for guided explorations of relevant local sites or ecological features.

Proposal Deadline

Proposals Due: August 1, 2026

Learn More

For more information see https://libraryjuiceconnections.org/events/laac-ii/ (More details coming soon)