The 2026 Annual Conference will be on Friday, May 15 (in-person) and Monday, May 18 (virtual). The in-person day will be held at James B. Hunt Jr. Library at NC State University in Raleigh, NC.
Submit Your Proposal
We are now accepting presentation proposals for the 2026 Annual Conference! The following session types will be considered:
- Presentation (45 minutes)
- Workshop/Interactive session (45 minutes)
- Lightning talk (10-15 minutes)
While proposals do not need to fit the theme, we will give priority to submissions that relate to the theme in some way. Please see more details on the theme below.
Please complete the submission form Sunday, February 22. If you have any questions, please reach out to the NC LIVE Help Desk.
Theme
In honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States' Declaration of Independence ("America 250"), the conference theme is "Libraries and democracy." This theme emphasizes the idea that libraries are the cornerstone of a functioning democracy through their roles as information providers, community connectors, and supporters of civic life. Some presentation topics may include:
- Resources, tools, and programs focused on digital and information literacy
- The roles of libraries in public life
- Ethical use of AI and other technologies in a democratic society
- Library programs focused on civic engagement
- Creative approaches to providing information access
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