2026 ALAO Annual Conference

OCLC Conference Center/Smith Building, 6600 Kilgour Place, Dublin, Ohio

Presenter rates:

• $117 ALAO/MiALA/OELMA Members
• $144 Non ALAO Members
• $69 ALAO Student Members/Retirees

In-Person Conference - Friday, October 30, 2026, OCLC Convention Center / Smith Building, 6600 Kilgour Place, Dublin, OH

The Friday in-person portion of the Conference will feature many informative and inspirational sessions, posters, and lightning talks from your colleagues. The program will also include:

• The 2026 Conference Keynote Presentation.
• Presentations in a “hybrid track room” where sessions will be simulcast live online throughout the day. Each of these sessions will feature presentations on a variety of topics that impact services and activities across all library departments.

Let's Get Social, ALAO!

ALAO is hosting a social on Thursday evening, October 29 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at PINS Mechanical Company in Dublin, OH. Join us for pizza, conversation, and lovely surroundings. Have dinner at one of the delicious nearby restaurants and then join us for the social!

Conference Grant Opportunities

ALAO is committed to supporting professional development and encouraging participation in its annual conference. 2026 Conference grant program opportunities include:

• Two award opportunities for our Support Staff Conference Grant
• Two award opportunities for our Student Conference Grant
• Two award opportunities for our Technical Services Staff Grant (one for an attendee and one for a presenter)

See the respective links for grant details and application deadlines.