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The early-bird registration deadline for ACRL 2019 is coming Friday, February 8, 2019! Take advantage of discounted registration fees and save $70 or more off advance rates. Not an ACRL member? Join today for additional savings and to become part of the ACRL community.
Today’s academic and research libraries are vibrant and fast moving, responding quickly to changes in the higher education landscape. Just as our host city of Cleveland has undergone a revitalization in recent years, library professionals must continually reinvent themselves to stay on the cutting edge.
Join us in Recasting the Narrative of what it means to be an academic library professional in the 21st century, adapting and leading the transition to new roles. ACRL 2019 is your once-every-two-years opportunity to access the best information and discover new ideas. You’ll get irreplaceable opportunities to connect with your peers from all over the country and around globe, along with access to content all year long.
When you join your colleagues in Cleveland, you will stay at the forefront of the profession with ACRL 2019’s more than 500 thought-provoking sessions. Topical contributed papers will explore issues such as cross-campus conversations, research data management, critical information literacy, inclusive recruitment practices, librarians as educators and change agents, OER, first-year college students, and more.
You’ll gain cutting-edge knowledge of accessible library resources; mentoring and leadership development; community college libraries; social justice; library residency programs; equity, diversity and inclusion planning; and more in our engaging panel sessions. ACRL 2019’s focused workshops feature sessions on design thinking, culturally diverse library instruction, organizational change, copyright, and more.
Participate in an in-depth preconference and be challenged and inspired by our dynamic keynotes and invited presentations.
ACRL 2019 also features a variety of formal and informal opportunities for you to network and connect with more than 3,000 of your colleagues. Check out our new features and events including Lightning Talks, Trivia Night, Quiet Lounge, Desk Yoga, Xtended Reality, and more, along with a variety of volunteer, relaxation, and wellness opportunities.
Submit your ACRL 2019 registration materials by February 8 to take advantage of discounted rates.
Explore Cleveland
Never flashy. Never trendy. Never perfect. But always rocking. Whether you are into checking out historic sites and museums, relaxing at one of the city’s excellent restaurants or bars, or seeking opportunities to make a difference, Cleveland has you covered. Visit the ACRL 2019 website to learn more and plan your trip!
See you this April in Cleveland!