The ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition will bring together thousands of librarians and library staff, educators, authors, publishers, friends of libraries, trustees, special guests, and exhibitors to the world's largest library event! Featuring discussions on timely and enduring issues, reflections on the ever-evolving role of libraries, and updates on relevant legislation and policies; the Annual Conference includes a depth and breadth of programming.
President's Program: Workplace Belonging Matters: Key Insights for Library Professionals
The ACRL President’s Program at the 2024 ALA Annual Conference, “Workplace Belonging Matters: Key Insights for Library Professionals” will feature professor Terrell Strayhorn, one of the foremost authorities on sense of belonging in living, learning, and workspaces emphasizing the significance of building community, strengthening relationships, and fostering a strong sense of belonging in the workplace for ALA 2024 attendees. He explores how libraries can create an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and connected, drawing insights from his newest book, Workplace Belonging. By sharing practical strategies and insights, Dr. Strayhorn inspires library professionals to cultivate a sense of community and promote collaboration within and outside their organizations.
ACRL Programs
ACRL sponsored an additional 14 section, committee, and individual programs at the conference on topics such as artificial intelligence. inclusive scholarly publishing; equitable access for blind, visually impaired, and print-disabled students; LibParlor; setting boundaries in the workplace; challenges to humanities librarianship; and more.
Full details on ACRL programs at ALA Annual can be found on the ALA Annual Conference Scheduler by searching "ACRL."
Themed Democratizing Knowledge, Access, and Opportunities, ACRL 2025 will be a platform to engage in critical conversations and explore solutions-centered approaches to the challenges facing our profession, focusing on themes like embedded bias, inclusive excellence, and the role of technology. The conference is planned as a hybrid event with live-stream sessions, as well as in-person and virtual-only programs. ACRL 2025 features eight session formats to suit a wide range of presentation and learning styles.
The Call for Proposals is currently open. Contributed paper, panel session, and workshop proposals are due June 7, 2024. Community chat, lightning talk, poster session, roundtable discussion, and virtual presentation proposals are due October 18, 2024. Registration is scheduled to open in fall 2024.
Join us at RBMS 2024 for an immersive exploration of how we can leverage the invaluable lessons, experiences, and progress of the past three years to propel our profession towards greater equity, diversity, inclusivity, and community engagement. This conference will delve into critical questions: How do we reignite and sustain vital initiatives in both physical and virtual realms? How can we maintain momentum in a landscape where change often comes in small steps? Discover the keys to fostering and sustaining momentum in collaborative partnerships with fellow librarians, special collections experts, booksellers, and museum curators.
