2026 ACL Conference: Presentation Line-up Finalized
June 8–10 | Grace College & Seminary, Winona Lake, Indiana
We are pleased to offer 29 librarian-presented sessions across five session timeslots, representing a wide range of professional interests, practical applications, and faith-integrated perspectives. View the presentation schedule here.
Presentation Formats:
Workshop
A lecture or hands-on session led by a presenter, with 10 minutes at the end for questions and discussion.
Panel
Group of two or three experts present on the same concepts or convey varying points of view, allowing time at the end for questions and discussion.
Roundtable
An informal group discussion on a specific topic, guided by a leader who encourages focused participation from all attendees.
How are presentations selected?
A selection team reviews and chooses presentations based on several criteria included in the below rubric. We hope this tool is useful in understanding what the selection team is looking for and will assist in your proposal formation.
- Purpose, Clarity, and Organization of the Proposal
Does the topic address current, relevant, and/or significant issues in the field of librarianship?
Is the proposal written professionally, and does it adequately explain the topic? - Outcome
Will participants leave with inspiration, new knowledge, skills, tools, or innovative perspectives? - Relevance to Theme
Does the workshop connect to the conference theme?
- Topic/Content
To what extent will the session result in a gain of knowledge in a specific area?
To what extent will the session result in the development of a new skill or practice?
To what extent will the session provide a tangible tool or best-practice model for use? - Speaker
To what extent is the speaker qualified or respected in the proposed workshop content area?
2026 Expectations for Presenters
- Presenters are required to attend at least one day of the Annual Conference, but highly encouraged to participate in the whole conference for maximum benefit.
- Presenters must register for the ACL Annual Conference by the end of the Early Bird Registration period March 16.
- Selected presenters have the opportunity to receive a discount on conference registration.
Timeline for Presenters
- October 28, 2025 – Call opens for presentations
- November 12, 2025 – 2 PM EST – Presentation Proposal Lab #1
- November 18, 2025 – 11:30 AM EST – Presentation Proposal Lab #2
- December 5, 2025 – Deadline for submitting a presentation proposal
- January 12, 2026 – Notification of acceptance of presentations
- January 20, 2026 – Deadline for presenter acceptance
- February 13, 2026 – Deadline for uploading presenter photo/bio and workshop description to platform
- March 16, 2026 – Deadline for presenters to register for conference
- Week of May 13, 2026 – Zoom check-in for presenters
- June 7, 2026 – Attend Presenters Meeting at conference
- June 9, 2026 – Deadline to upload or link presentation slides and handouts to workshop profile
- June 7-10, 2026 – Attend 2026 ACL Annual Conference at Grace College & Seminary. Present during your scheduled presentation timeslot.
