The B.D. Owens Library opened in 1983 and is named for Northwest's eighth president. It will host its 21st annual Brick and Click academic library conference Nov. 5. (Northwest Missouri State University photo)

Northwest Missouri State University’s B.D. Owens Library continues its focus on supporting student learning Friday, Nov. 5, when it hosts the 21st annual Brick and Click academic library conference.

The one-day conference, which is offered virtually this year, draws library professionals from throughout the nation to discuss and explore reaching diverse populations.

This year’s conference features practical solutions and peer-reviewed presentations discussing student engagement, nextgen catalogs, collection development, digital projects, fake news, activity-based teaching, information literacy, university archives, customer service and administration. To view the full program, visit https://brickclick2021.sched.com/.

The Owens Library promotes and supports the evolving scholarship, learning and practice of the Northwest community. It facilitates intellectual growth by providing relevant research collections, tools, services and inclusive spaces.

For more information about Brick and Click, contact organizers at bcpro@nwmissouri.edu.