Are you looking for new strategies to deal with the rapid pace of change in the library field? Want to stay up-to-date on what matters most to your day-to-day work and library needs? Would you like to discover new books from celebrities and bestselling authors? If so, join us at the 2021 Annual Conference & Exhibition (Virtual), June 23-29, 2021.
In February, the American Library Association’s Executive Board announced that the 2021 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition scheduled for June 23-29 in Chicago will take place virtually. This will be ALA’s third virtual event, which continues to attract some of today’s most highly regarded keynoters and authors, and speakers.
In the coming weeks, additional information on programs, sessions, meetings, and exhibits will be announced. Mark your calendar to make sure you’ll be there to build and share your knowledge; take advantage of unmatched professional development; make new connections and expand your global network; and be part of the worldwide transformation of libraries.
What You Can Expect:
- Educational programming
- News You Can Use Sessions with updates that highlight new research, innovations, and advances in libraries
- Memorable and inspiring Featured Speakers
- The Library Marketplace with more than 500 participating exhibitors
- COVID-19 information for libraries
- Discussion Groups
- Presidents' Programs
- Live Chats with authors
- Livestreamed presentations
- Leading authors
- Networking opportunities
Opportunities for librarians outside the US
International Poster Sessions – ALA invites you to submit a Digital Poster session proposal on international themes for the 2021 ALA Annual Virtual Conference!
International Papers and Projects – The ALA International Relations Round Table (IRRT) invites you to submit a proposal for a presentation on “Strengthening Societies: Libraries as Critical Institutions in Helping Communities Manage Change.”
International Presidential Awards – The ALA invites you to nominate innovative international library projects that qualify for the ALA Presidential Citation for Innovative International Library Projects, which will be presented during the ALA Annual Virtual Conference.
Advance registration rates are available through April 16!
*ALA Member |
$179 |
$205 |
Other Member |
$99 |
$115 |
Student Member |
$50 |
$59 |
Non-Member |
$249 |
$285 |
*ALA Members who have been recently furloughed, laid off, or are experiencing a reduction of paid work hours are invited to register at no cost.
Follow us on #alaac21 for updates before, during, and after the event.