2026

HAIL TO THE EXHALE

SAVE THE DATE: Joint ACRL-NEC & NELIG Conference: June 11th AND June 15th, 2026

We are delighted to announce the 2026 Annual Conference to take place virtually on Thursday, June 11th and in-person on Monday, June 15th, at the College of the Holy Cross. The ACRL New England Chapter & the New England Library Instruction Group (NELIG) will again co-host this year’s conference, which will consist of a fully virtual first day (Thursday June 11th) and an in-person second day (Monday June 15th).  NELIG sessions will be spread across both days.

Mark Your Calendars:

·       Thursday June 11, 2026: virtual

·       Monday June 15, 2026: in-person, College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA 

This year’s annual conference theme is:

Hail to the Exhale: Choosing Pace

In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing more about this year’s theme. We want to acknowledge that 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 plumet, 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. In the remaining months of our FY26 academic year, we’re excited to invite session proposals that reflect the resilience, creativity, and forward-thinking that have allowed libraries to thrive. Together, we can create space to exhale and embrace the challenges ahead.  

A call for proposals will go out in the next few weeks of February 2026.

We look forward to connecting with you in the coming months! Please feel free to share this information with anyone who might be interested!

Dr. Amy Beth, ACRL-NEC Vice President
Jason Cerrato, NELIG Co-Chairs
Members of the ACRL-NEC Conference Planning Committee

conference@acrlnec.org