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Join us for the 2026 Georgia Libraries Conference
The Georgia Library Association will be hosting the Georgia Libraries Conference (GLC) in-person on October 7 - 9, 2026, in Columbus, GA at the Columbus GA Convention & Trade Center. This conference is a place for our members and guests to showcase their professional and scholarly accomplishments with our profession at large.
Our theme this year is "All are Welcome Here: Imagine, Create, Elevate." Our featured keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr. Nicole Cooke from the University of South Carolina. https://libraryphd.weebly.com/
This year the conference will be held in person. There will not be a virtual session. We are looking forward to valuable sessions across topics relevant for our entire membership.
Preconference
Seat at the Table: A Library Leader's Guide to Cultivating Legislative Influence
Libraries don't lack champions, but they must build the relationships to sustain them. This workshop equips library leaders with the strategies and confidence to build meaningful connections with legislators before the budget session, before the crisis, and before the ask. Join us for the Preconference by registering separately here.
Hotels
The conference hotels are the Columbus Marriott and Hampton Inn Columbus Downtown. See GLC Lodging Information for rates and booking links.
Registration
Registration options include regular member rates, student/retiree/unemployed member rates, and non-member rates. Advance registration rates are available through October 6. On-site registrations and registrations after October 6 will pay an additional late registration fee.
GLA Members will need to log in to the member portal for access to their member rates. If you need assistance with your GLA account, please contact memberservices@georgialibraryassociation.org.
Conference attendance fees:
|
Regular Member Rates |
Student/Retiree/ Unemployed Member Rates
|
Non-Member Rates |
| Full Conference - Wednesday through Friday |
$225 advance
$240 on-site |
$180 advance
$195 on-site |
$270 advance
$285 on-site |
| Wednesday Only |
$75 advance
$80 on-site |
$60 advance
$65 on-site |
$90 advance
$95 on-site |
| Thursday Only |
$150 advance
$160 on-site |
$120 advance
$130 on-site |
$180 advance
$190 on-site |
| Friday Only |
$75 advance
$80 on-site |
$60 advance
$65 on-site |
$90 advance
$95 on-site |
For assistance with registration, contact Member Services at memberservices@georgialibraryassociation.org.
Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring conference events? Check here for vendor information.
