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2021 ALAO Conference Registration Open! Register Today.

The 2021 conference will take place online and consist of a selection of engaging workshops, live keynote sessions, pre-recorded presentations, and interactive poster sessions. As in years’ past, a pre-conference will kick off the event. All conference activities will occur October 27-29, 2021.

Register by August 27 on the conference website for early-bird pricing - only $25 for members and free for LIS students! Conference registration deadline is October 15.

Pre-Conference (Oct. 27th):

• A free afternoon workshop led by Fobazi Ettarh focusing on vocational awe and its impact on library work during a time of change.
• New members welcome!

Conference (Oct. 28th & 29th):

• Opening keynote address by Sofia Leung, a librarian, facilitator, and educator who works towards fulfilling the promise of social justice in libraries and higher education.
• Closing keynote address by Nicole Cooke, associate professor at the University of South Carolina, presenting on Re-Envisioning LIS: Activating Social Justice.
• A choice of 18 pre-recorded, informative, and inspirational breakout sessions from your colleagues in Ohio and surrounding states (program available soon).
• Approximately 20 virtual poster sessions to browse.
• 10 lightning talk sessions.
• Conference social event!
• Opportunities to network and connect with colleagues virtually.

ALAO thanks our conference sponsors for allowing us to keep registration costs low!

Registration Rates:

Early Bird (until August 27):

• $25 ALAO/MiALA Members
• $30 Non ALAO Members
• $10 ALAO Retirees
• FREE Current LIS students

Regular Rates (August 28-October 15):

• $30 ALAO/MiALA Members
• $35 Non ALAO Members
• $15 ALAO Retirees
• FREE Current LIS students

More information is available on the ALAO website.

We look forward to seeing you in October! #2021alao