National Museum Publishing Seminar
2025 NMPS Conference Schedule
Our 2023 conference schedule is listed below.
Online Pre-Sessions
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Thu., August 10 01:00–4:30 pm CT |
Museum Publishing Fundamentals, Day 1 Learn fundamentals of the field from working professionals. |
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Fri., August 11 01:00–4:30 pm CT |
Museum Publishing Fundamentals, Day 2 Learn fundamentals of the field from working professionals. |
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Th., August 17 1:00–2:00 pm CT |
Alt Text and Image Descriptions Learn more about this important aspect of access. |
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Fri., August 18 12:00–1:00 pm CT |
Open Access: Goals and Integration This panel will clarify how licensing and copyright choices distinguish OA publications from other online materials. |
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Fri., August 18 01:15–2:00 pm CT |
Speed Networking Connect with fellow attendees in this guided networking session. |
In-Person Conference Sessions
Sunday, August 27
| 11:00 am–5:00 pm CDT |
Registration Check in at the Registration desk to receive your conference badge and welcome materials. |
| 12:45–4:00 pm CDT |
Optional Field Trip (requires separate RSVP) Meet at the Registration Desk to depart for our field trip to Art Institute. |
| 02:00–05:00 pm CDT |
Exhibitor Preview Explore the Exhibitor Hall in this first look and enjoy a snack. |
| 04:30–05:30 pm CDT |
Orientation / Speed Networking Session Recommended for first timers. Open to all! |
Monday, August 28
| 08:00–09:30 am CT |
Exhibitor Hall - Breakfast Gather in the Exhibitor Hall for coffee, pastries, and other treats. |
| 09:00–09:30 am CT |
Optional Mentor Network Meet Up (requires separate RSVP) Connect with your assigned mentor/mentee |
| 09:30–9:45 am CT |
Welcome Emily Zoss, NMPS 2023 Chair |
| 9:45–11:00 am CT |
Why Publish and How? Plenary session |
| 11:00–11:30 am CT |
Exhibitor Hall – AM Break Gather in our exhibitor hall for coffee, tea, and light snacks. |
| 11:30–12:30 pm CT |
Things I Think I Should Know by Now Concurrent session |
| 11:30–12:30 pm CT |
Digital Publishing: Gauging Impact through Analytics and Anecdotes Concurrent session |
| 12:30–2:00 pm CT |
Lunch on Your Own Local suggestions provided |
| 02:00–3:00 pm CT |
Why Translate? Multilingualism and Language Justice in Museums Plenary session |
| 03:00–3:30 pm CT |
Exhibitor Hall – PM Snack Gather in our exhibitor hall for coffee, tea, and light snacks. |
| 03:30–4:30 pm CT |
Publishing In Perpetuity: Rights and Reproductions in a Digital and Open Access Environment Concurrent session |
| 03:30–4:30 pm CT |
Rethinking, Renaming, Rebranding, Remaking Concurrent session |
| 05:30–7:00 pm CT |
Exhibitor Reception Celebrate in this reception with beer/wine, and hearty apps. |
| 06:45–7:00 pm CT |
Departures for Optional Dinner with Colleagues Sign up at the information desk. |
Tuesday, August 29
| 08:00–09:00 am CT |
Exhibitor Hall - Breakfast Gather in the Exhibitor Hall for coffee, pastries, and other treats. |
| 09:00–10:00 am CT |
Digital Trends in Academic Publishing Plenary session |
| 10:00–10:30 am CT |
Exhibitor Hall – AM Snack Gather in our exhibitor hall for coffee, tea, and light snacks. |
| 10:30–11:30 am CT |
Design for Designers Concurrent session |
| 10:30–11:30 am CT |
Current Conversations in Interpretation Concurrent session |
| 11:30–12:30 pm CT |
Optional Mentor Network Check in with your mentor / mentee on the conference so far. |
| 11:45–12:30 pm CT |
Quire Workshop Whether you're a current user or just Quire-curious, this casual and convivial meet-up is an opportunity to learn more about the tool and see the exciting work our community members are creating with it. |
| 12:30–02:00 pm CT |
Keynote Luncheon Enjoy a seated lunch paired with a keynote presentation from Dr. LeRonn Brooks. |
| 02:00–03:00 pm CT |
We Are All A Team: Working with Freelancers Concurrent Session |
| 02:00–03:00 pm CT |
Demystifying Digital Catalogue Decisions Concurrent Session |
| 03:00–04:00 pm CT |
Farewell Toast and Exhibitor Giveaway Gather in our exhibitor hall for a prosecco toast and farewell. |