Conferences and Preconferences

Conferences

ACRL 2013: Imagine, Innovate, Inspire
Indianapolis, April 10-13, 2013
Imagine a future where we explore innovative methods for driving the transformation of libraries, learning, and research, and inspire librarians to become catalysts in exceptional research and learning. That future is now and we invite you to become part of this future by submitting a proposal for ACRL 2013. The Call for Participation is now available!

ACRL 2013 Annual Conference Presentations
Chicago, June 27-July 2, 2013
Links to Annual Conference program and preconference information.

Annual Conference Programs FAQ
The ACRL Board approved a new process for managing the ACRL Annual Conference programs. Visit the FAQ for complete details.

Preconferences

O Rare! Performance in Special Collections! 54th Annual RBMS Preconference
June 23-26, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The 2013 RBMS Preconference will explore the many ways performance is core to libraries. Join us to learn, discuss, share, and contemplate. Registration now open!

ACRL Preconferences @ 2014 ALA Annual Conference
Helping Non Innovators through Innovation: Managing Change
Chicago, June 28, 2013
Designed for library supervisors who will need to lead staff (at any level) through change, learn about the potential impact of the stress of change, and how to properly prepare others and one’s self for change. 

Planning, Assessing, and Communicating Library Impact: Putting the Standards for Libraries in Higher Education into Action
Chicago, June 28, 2013
Libraries in higher education are increasingly required to demonstrate their value and document their contributions to overall institutional effectiveness. Through presentation, discussion and group activities, learn how to use the Standards to communicate your library’s impact!