We're very pleased to share that the Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference (CALC) is returning for 2026. We're planning an online conference during the week beginning 11th May. Tickets will go on sale in early 2026.
Stage 1 of our Call for Papers (CfP) has now closed and we are reviewing submissions.
Stage 2 of our CfP is now open. This is an open CfP so any potential presenters can submit a session proposal. The CfP deadline is 23.59 on Friday 6th February. You can find the submission link and information including guidance and FAQs on our Call for Papers page.
If you have questions, queries or want to discuss a potential session you can contact us using calcconference@gmail.com
All the best,
Darren Flynn & Michelle Bond
The Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference 2025 (#CALC25) took place Tuesday 13th - Thursday 15th May 2025. We're proud to say that this was our biggest conference yet with over 170 attendees, 39 speakers/contributors, 27 sessions and 19 hours of critical library content.
You can find the full details about the conference on our #CALC25 page, including links to session abstracts, recordings, presenter slides and collaborative resources from attendees. Session recordings from 2025 and our archive from previous conferences can also be found on our YouTube channel.
We're a non-profit conference and need to raise funds to deliver the conference to you. If you're able to donate to us, please do so via our Open Collective site.
Darren Flynn and Michelle Bond
Co-organisers - Critical Approaches to Libraries Conference
Get in touch with us at calcconference@gmail.com