Enlightening, intriguing and a bit dangerous: learning as it was meant to be.
Paul Proces
Bucks County Community College
The conference truly is a marketplace of ideas. I am always impressed by my dynamic and intelligent colleagues!
Deborah Gaspar
George Washington University
PostersSteven Adams

Imagine, Innovate, Inspire

ACRL 2013 offers over 300 thought-provoking sessions carefully curated by your peers to motivate you to imagine, innovate and inspire.  Conference programs will showcase the most current and relevant trends in academic and research librarianship – both scholarly and practical. Return to your library with a wealth of new ideas and a renewed sense of professional pride and purpose.

Program

There are several ways to view the conference program. The MyPlanner feature allows you to create your customized schedule and vote for your favorite sessions! It is mobile-optimized so you can also use it on the go! Firefox or Chrome are recommended for desktop viewing. See the in-depth online conference program featuring more than 300 innovative sessions hand-selected by your peers, or check out the schedule-at-a-glance for an outline of conference activities.  Papers submitted as part of the ACRL 2013 Conference Proceedings are now available. 

Keynotes

Be challenged and entertained by ACRL's three distinguished keynotes, who also double as educators, journalists, and activists.

Geoffrey Canada                      Henry Rollins                             Maria Hinojosa


Geoffrey Canada                      Henry Rollins                       Maria Hinojosa

Invited Papers

ACRL 2013 features a notable lineup of innovative, forward-thinking invited paper presenters guaranteed to challenge and inspire.

Preconferences

Join your colleagues on Wednesday, April 10, for informative preconference sessions.  These interactive sessions have limited seats and are first-come, first-served. Register today to secure a spot in your favorite session!

Workshops

These interactive, three-hour sessions have limited seatsin order to facilitate active learning. There is no extra cost to attend a workshop, but pre-registration is required. 

Placement Center

The ALA JobLIST Placement Center posts job openings and information from job seekers in a searchable, online database. Registration is free to job seekers and interviewing can be arranged onsite.  A resume reviewing service will be offered within the Placement Center

Social Events

ACRL 2013 offers many informal ways for you to enjoy some downtime with your colleagues. Check out the social functions in store for you.

What’s New?

The ACRL conference always offers something new. Be in the know about the new offerings in Indianapolis.