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  • 21CL Library Connection Mini Conference

    12 March 2026
    Part of the 21CL Library Connection

The 21CL Library Connection (previously Library Mini-conference) is an annual gathering for the library community.
Featuring a collection of speakers from library thought leaders, guest authors and presentations from innovative teacher librarians, this is one professional learning event for librarians, by librarians that you shouldn’t miss.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

  • CERTIFICATION WITH PD HOURS
  • BUILDING YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
  • AFFORDABLE PD FOR WHOLE LIBRARY TEAM INCLUDING LIBRARY ASSISTANTS
  • LEARNING WITH LIBRARY THOUGHT LEADER AND AUTHORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

The mini conference can be signed up for separately or as part of an integrated experience with the Library Tours (11 March 2026) and the 21CLHK main conference (13-14 March 2026)

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Key Details

Date and Time
Thursday, 12 March 2026
8am – 4pm

(time subject to change)

Price
$250

Discounted if purchasing a two day ticket that includes the library tour and maximum savings if you register for the four day ticket which includes the tour and two day 21CLHK Conference

REGISTER

Note: You do not need to register for the main 21CLHK Conference to attend this one-day workshop.

Past Keynote Speaker

Sam Helmick

Community & Access Services Coordinator & President-Elect of the American Library Association Iowa City Public Library & American Library Association

Sam Helmick has served as an Iowa library worker for over fifteen years. As Iowa City Public Library’s Community & Access Services Coordinator since, Sam is responsible for the teams which provide Help Desk, Bookmobile, as well as Public Relations and Marketing services to the community.

Sam is the immediate past president of the Iowa Library Association and served during a year when the state experienced the second most library adverse bills in the nation and two intellectual freedom lawsuits.

Sam is President-Elect of the American Library Association and speaks internationally on topics related to advocacy, intellectual freedom, social marketing, outreach, wellness, and library fundraising.

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