Joint ACRL-NEC & NELIG Conference: June 11th (virtual) AND June 15th (College of Holy Cross), 2026
We welcome proposals that acknowledge ... While creativity and inspiration abound, people are also contending with and navigating unprecedented turmoil at a rate and pace that literally leaves one breathless. While the demands soar and the resources often plummet, there is still cause to pause, and to exhale.
Academic librarians and library professionals make a lasting impact on their institutions and communities. As library professionals poised to adapt, we proceed as keepers of the most democratic thing in the world: intellectual freedom. We invite session proposals that reflect the resilience, creativity, and forward-thinking allowing libraries to thrive.
Proposal due date: Friday, April 15th, 2026, 11:59pm EST
Submit your proposal here*: Conference Proposal Submission Form
Questions? Email the 2026 ACRL-NEC/NELIG Conference Planning Committee at annualconference@acrlnec.org.
We look forward to receiving your proposals, and we look forward to seeing you in June!
Amy Beth, ACRL-NEC Vice President
Jason Cerrato, NELIG Co-Chair
Erica Charis-Molling, NELIG Co-Chair
Association of College & Research Libraries New England Chapter (ACRL-NEC) - acrlnec.org
New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) - acrlnec.org/nelig
Conference speakers will be invited to add their presentations to the chapter's repository, hosted by ScholarWorks@UMASSAmherst.