Call for Proposals is OPEN!

The 2026 theme is “Joyful Libraries: Restored, Renewed, Reunited.” This joint conference with SELA will highlight the ways in which academic, public, school, and special libraries are restoring hope, renewing their missions, and reuniting people with the resources, relationships, and joy that libraries have always made possible.

The program will include presentations, interactive workshops, roundtables, lightning talks, and posters that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

• Using statistics, data, and other measures to show the library’s impact

• Advocating for libraries and the communities we serve

• Innovating library programs and services to strengthen our relevance

• Engaging our communities in the mission of the library

• Utilizing creative platforms and techniques to communicate the library’s story

• Collaborating with stakeholders to foster positive connections to the library

Session types include: 

• Presentation (45 minutes) - A straightforward presentation that includes time for Q&A and may contain some elements of interactivity

• Interactive Workshop (45 minutes) - A facilitated learning experience that includes "hands-on" experience for attendees

• Roundtable (45 minutes) - A conversational exploration of an important/timely topic facilitated by the presenter

• Lightning Talk (5 minutes) - Short, focused presentation to share a single idea or piece of information; lightning talk presenters will be limited to a single slide for their presentation

• Poster (Posters will be displayed throughout the conference, with a dedicated hour for attendees to discuss posters with presenters) - A visual representation of research or work you want to share.