(via Gwen Gregory, Northern Illinois University)
The 2026 ACRL RBMS (Rare Books and Manuscripts Section) Conference is coming up from Tuesday, June 23, to Friday, June 26, in Milwaukee, WI, and online. The RBMS Conference Program Planning Committee enthusiastically invites you to contribute to an exploration of “Advocacy: Finding Your Voice”. The Committee invites proposals that explore advocacy in all its dimensions. How do you raise awareness, build support, or create change? What strategies help you amplify your voice—or the voices of others? How do you engage your communities, connect with donors, or make your case to decision-makers? Proposals that share successes, challenges, and lessons learned are also welcome. The proposal deadline is Friday, December 12, and complete details are available here.
The Rare Books and Manuscripts Section anticipates offering $20,000 of scholarships to subsidize attendance at this Conference. The section is committed to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in membership and the special collections and archives profession. Check out the Apply for Scholarships page today for all the details. Scholarship applications have the same deadline as proposals, Friday, December 12.
More information on the Conference is available here.