Call for Proposals Now Open 2026 Access Services Conference The Call for Proposals is now open for the 2026 Access Services Conference. We invite librarians, library staff, and information professionals to share ideas, programs, and research that support the evolving work of access services in libraries. Whether you are presenting […]

In Memory of Denita Hampton Denita Hampton—one of the founders of the Access Services Conference and a longtime ASiL board member—passed away this week. We are heartbroken by this loss and grateful for the years of dedication she gave to ASiL and to the access services community. Denita was a […]

Congratulations to our 2025 Access Services Conference Award Winners! 2025 Distinguished Achievement in Access Services This award recognizes the outstanding and sustained service, contributions, and leadership of a library staff member in any position on a regional or national level. The 2025 award was presented to Rachel Nilavarath Rachel is […]

Early Registration for the 2025 Access Services Conference is now open. Get the very best rates now through August 16. Virtual Registration is also open through November 1. More information: https://www.accessservicesconference.org/2025-conference/#Registration

Access Services in Libraries, Inc. is pleased to announce the 2025 Access Services Conference will once again be held in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.  We will have a reception on Tuesday, November 18 and two full days of programming on Wednesday, November 19 and Thursday, […]

Congratulations to our 2024 Award Winners! The 2024 Distinguished Achievement in Access Services Award is presented to Hilary Thompson.   Hilary Thompson is the Director of User Services & Resource Sharing at the University of Maryland Libraries, where she has worked in various access services positions since 2012. In her current role, […]