ACRL is a wonderful experience for librarians at all stages of their careers.  Networking opportunities abound and the programming is exceptional.  One of the best conferences I've ever attended.
Carrye Syma
Texas Tech University
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Registration

ACRL 2013 registration is still available at the onsite rates.  ACRL 2013 will showcase the most current and relevant trends in academic and research librarianship – both scholarly and practical. Attend and return to your library with a wealth of new ideas and a renewed sense of professional pride and purpose. See who’s already registered!

How to Register

Register Online
Submit your ACRL 2013 registration via the online registration form.  Please note, you will need to log in to your ALA account or create a new one if you don't have an ALA profile.  Please expect to receive e-mail confirmation within 24 hours.  Registration questions should be directed to acrl@experient-inc.com or call 800-974-3084; 847-996-5876 (international).
 
Register by Mail or Fax
Print off a copy of the ACRL 2013 Registration Form (PDF file) and mail or fax your completed form.  Please expect to receive an e-mail confirmation within three to five business days of receipt of your form.

Virtual Conference
See the ACRL 2013 Virtual Conference page for Virtual Conference registration fees and materials. 

Registration Fees

Early-bird deadline: February 22, 2013
Advance deadline:
March 13, 2013


Early Bird
May 2012 - Feb 22, 2013
Advance
Feb 23 - March 13, 2013
Onsite
April 10-13, 2013
ACRL Personal Member $380 $450 $500
ALA Member $450 $530 $600
Nonmember $500 $620 $700
Full-time Library School Student $100 $140 $160
Retired ALA Member $170 $200 $220
Nonsalaried/unemployed ALA Member $170 $200 $220

Registration fee includes:

  • More than 300 educational programs including keynote and invited presentations, panel sessions, contributed papers, workshops, roundtable discussions, Cyber Zed Shed presentations, and poster sessions
  • Access to the ACRL 2013 Virtual Conference featuring over 130 slidecasts, live webcasts, handouts, discussion boards, podcasts, and more
  • Entry to the ACRL 2013 exhibits Wednesday through Friday
  • Opening exhibits reception Wednesday evening
  • All-Conference Reception at the Indiana State Museum Friday evening
  • Daily morning and afternoon refreshment breaks

Note: Members of the Indiana Library Federation may register at the ACRL member rate.

Group Discounted Rates

ACRL offers group discounts to institutions that register 10 or more employees for the conference. To qualify, all registrants in the group must be employed at the same institution and on the same campus.  Group discounts are available only by mail via the paper ACRL 2013 Registration Form and are not available to those registering online or onsite.
 
Completed registration forms must be submitted at the same time in one envelope to the address below.
 
ACRL 2013 Group Registration
PO Box 4088
Frederick, MD 21705
 
Registrations mailed separately and/or arriving later in a separate envelope will not count towards the 10-person minimum nor will they be eligible for the group discount.  Standard cancellation fees apply to all group discount registrations.


Early Bird
May 2012 - Feb 22, 2013
Advance
Feb 23 - March 13, 2013
10-17 Attendees
(15% OFF)
$300 ACRL Personal Member
$360 ALA Member
$430 Nonmember
$90 Student
$360 ACRL Personal Member
$430 ALA Member
$520 Nonmember
$110 Student
18-25 Attendees
(20% OFF)
$280 ACRL Personal Member
$340 ALA Member
$410 Nonmember
$85 Student
$340 ACRL Personal Member
$410 ALA Member
$490 Nonmember
$100 Student
26+ Attendees
(25% OFF)
$260 ACRL Personal Member
$320 ALA Member
$385 Nonmember
$80 Student
$320 ACRL Personal Member
$380 ALA Member
$460 Nonmember
$95 Student

Daily Rates

Daily registration will be available onsite: $235 for ACRL members, $285 for ALA members, $335 for nonmembers, $85 for library school students, and $125 for retired/nonsalaried/unemployed ALA members. You may only select the single-day option for one day; single-day rates may not be combined.

Welcome International Guests

ACRL welcomes guests from over 25 countries at every conference. Please contact us if you require an official letter of invitation. The letter of invitation does not financially obligate ACRL in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the conference are the sole responsibility of the attendee.

Exhibits-only Registration

Complimentary exhibits-only badges will be available onsite for the Thursday and Friday of the conference.

Onsite Registration Hours

ACRL 2013 registration will available at the Indiana Convention Center during the following hours.

DateTime
Tuesday, April 9, 2013 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Wednesday, April 10, 2013 7:30am - 7:00pm
Thursday, April 11, 2013 7:00am - 4:30pm
Friday, April 12, 2013 8:00am - 3:30pm

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received on or before March 13, 2013 are entitled to a refund minus a $100 processing fee. Preconference registration cancellations received by March 13, 2013 will receive a refund minus $50. Cancellations received after March 13, 2013 will not receive a refund.  The ACRL Conference, preconferences, and related events are offered on a cost-recovery basis and may be cancelled due to adverse events beyond the control of ACRL or if there is insufficient registration. In the event that an ACRL-sponsored activity is cancelled, ACRL cannot be responsible for any cancellation/charge assessed to registrants by airlines, travel agencies, or hotels.

Questions

Registration questions should be directed to acrl@experient-inc.com or call 800-974-3084; 847-996-5876 (international).