Congratulations to our #NASIG2026 award winners, Sam Farley (Teresa Malinowski First Time Award) and William Chan (Equity and Inclusion Award - sponsored by Harrassowitz).
Here they are with NASIG President Jacqueline Brellenthin.
#NASIG2026 is off to a wonderful start in Madison, Wisconsin! Day 1 brought hands-on pre-conference workshops, this year's award celebrations, and an inspiring keynote from Raina Bloom on the expertise librarians bring to our information ecosystem. Read our Day 1 recap on the NASIG blog!
So excited to see everyone next week at the NASIG 41st Annual Conference in Madison, WI! π June 2β4 at the beautiful University of WisconsinβMadison Memorial Union β it's going to be a fantastic few days of great programming, conversations, and community.
π Check out the full conference schedule here: https://nasig2026.sched.com
β° Haven't registered yet? Don't wait β on-site registration costs $25 more, so register now and save: https://nasig.org/NASIG-Annual-Conference
See you in Madison! #nasig2026
Heading to Madison, WI for
#NASIG2026 next month?
We've put together a guide to help you make the most of your time in the city. From Frank Lloyd Wright trails and lakeside nature preserves to farm-fresh markets and some seriously good restaurants.
Whether you're bringing family, have a free evening, or just want to find the best brunch spot on State Street, there's something in here for you.
https://nasig.wordpress.com/2026/05/11/your-guide-to-madison-wisconsin/
The NASIG Program Planning Committee is now accepting proposals for two exciting presentation formats at #NASIG2026:
πΉ Snapshot Sessions (June 3, 4:30β5:15 PM) β 5-minute presentations spotlighting an idea, project, or workflow.
πΉ Great Ideas Showcase (Posters on display throughout the conference; presenter discussion June 3, 3:15β4:30 PM)
π Submission deadline: Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Submit your proposal today!
Proposal Form Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch3bde0GCplVQUYnBK-4JHvk5fG5F_zmFjhOmQdOXhyQIjjA/viewform
Please fill out this form to submit your idea for the Great Ideas Showcase (posters) or the Snapshot Sessions (5 minute presentations) for the NASIG 2026 Conference to be held in Madison, WI, June 2 - 4, 2026. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to the NASIG Program Planning Committee at [email protected]. The submission deadline is Monday March 30, 2026.
π Exciting programming updates for #NASIG2026 !
Vision Sessions:
π€ Raina Bloom (UW-Madison) presents "What Librarians Know" β exploring the urgent public value of librarians' expertise
π€ Mondo Vaden on information and intersectionality in the digital millennium
Pre-Conference Workshops (included with registration!) :
β OpenRefine with Karen Kohn
β Introduction to Serials Cataloging with Steve Shadle
β Cataloging Comics* with Mandy Hurt
Register now: [https://nasig.org/event-6453725]
NASIG's 41st Annual Conference is coming to Madison, WI, June 2-4, 2026! We're seeking in-person presentations on topics including:
-Electronic resource management
-Scholarly communication & open access
-AI in technical services
-Metadata & cataloging standards
-DEI in libraries ...and more!
Deadline: December 19, 2025
Submit: https://proposalspace.com/calls/d/1903
Accepted presenters receive 50% off registration! Questions? Email [email protected]