2026 VLA Conference, Radical Care: Supporting Each Other and Ourselves
Organized by Vermont Library Association — Youth Librarians Section (VLA Youth Librarians Section)
The Vermont Library Association's 131st Annual Conference, 'Radical Care: Supporting Each Other and Ourselves,' focuses on new ways to advocate for libraries from local t...
- Dates
- Jun 1, 2026
- Location
- Burlington, VT
- Deadline
- Apr 3, 2026
- Attendees
- 300
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About this conference
The Vermont Library Association's 131st Annual Conference, 'Radical Care: Supporting Each Other and Ourselves,' focuses on new ways to advocate for libraries from local to federal levels, while exploring self-care strategies. Keynote speakers include novelist Emily Austin, UVM Lecturer of Social Work Cassie Gillespie, and VLA lobbyist Cal Hale, who will lead a workshop on library advocacy and government outreach. The conference features sessions on HR issues, workforce development, digital accessibility, government information, health literacy, political advocacy, working with trustees and town administrators, capital campaigns, AI in libraries, and community engagement.
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Gold Level Sponsors: $3,000; Silver Level Sponsors: $1,500; Bronze Level Sponsor: $500. Other opportunities include Session Room Sponsor ($500 for Benedict Auditorium, $300 for other rooms), Breakfast ($750), Lunch ($1,000), and Coffee/Tea Station ($200 each). Benefits vary by level and include verbal recognition, exhibit space, special event recognition, presentation opportunities, conference registrations, online recognition, and logo placement.
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