IPSWICH, Mass. — Jan. 29, 2025 — The agenda for the 2025 EBSCO User Group, taking place April 29–May 2, 2025, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, is now available. This annual event brings together users of EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) products and services from academic libraries across North America to share insights, exchange ideas, and provide feedback to shape future product enhancements.
The 2025 EBSCO User Group agenda features sessions covering various topics, including artificial intelligence, collection development, integrations and APIs, migration, reporting and analytics, and more.
Key highlights include:
- User-Led Sessions: Hear from library colleagues from Stanford University, Cornell University, Oklahoma State University and more.
- Special Session by Marshall Breeding: Esteemed library technology expert Marshall Breeding will present "EBSCO: History, Context and Innovation," offering insights into current trends and innovations shaping library service platforms.
- Pre-Conference Workshops: On April 29, four workshops focused on optimizing EBSCO products, such as EBSCO Discovery Service™, Full Text Finder, EBSCOhost®, and Mosaic by GOBI Library Solutions.
- EBSCO FOLIO Day: A day dedicated to EBSCO FOLIO users, with sessions exploring migration, APIs, functionality and user engagement.
- Expanded Help Desks: One-on-one consultations with EBSCO Library Service Engineers, the FOLIO Implementation Team, and EBSCO Discovery Service experts for personalized support.
- Product Updates and Leadership News: Presentations from EBSCO leadership on the latest product developments and future directions.
- Networking Reception: An evening event held on April 30 at which attendees can connect with peers to discuss emerging library technology and service trends, share experiences, and build valuable relationships.
President of the User Group Board of Directors and Executive Director of SCELC, Teri Oaks Gallaway, explains the benefits of this year’s EBSCO User Group. “The 2025 EBSCO User Group promises to be an exceptional opportunity for library professionals to connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. We look forward to engaging with our academic colleagues to shape the future of library technology and solutions.”
Registration is currently open and closes on March 21, 2025. For the full agenda, registration details, and accommodations, visit the official EBSCO User Group website.
About EBSCO Information Services
EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is a leading provider of online research content and cutting-edge search technologies serving libraries, healthcare and medical institutions, corporations, and government agencies worldwide. As an AI-enabled services leader, EBSCO offers comprehensive solutions from research, acquisition management, subscription services and discovery services to clinical decision support and patient care, learning, and research and development, EBSCO provides institutions with access to content and resources to serve the information and workflow needs of their users and organizations. Our commitment to AI-driven innovation positions EBSCO at the forefront of the industry, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of the information services landscape. For more information, visit the EBSCO website at: www.ebsco.com. Visit our blog at EBSCOpost or follow us on X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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For more information, please contact:
Erica Gilson
Senior Communications Specialist
egilson@ebsco.com
978-414-0385
