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On the Ground at Computers in Libraries 2026
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by Brandi Scardilli
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As the newest editor of Computers in Libraries, I attended Information Today, Inc.'s Computers in Libraries conference for the first time in an official capacity. As I've come to expect from previous experiences at gatherings of information professionals, the conversations were lively, the enthusiasm was infectious, and everyone was friendly.
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What the 2026 CIL Huddle Revealed About the Future of Libraries
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by Daniel W. Rasmus
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The 2026 Computers in Libraries huddle gathered 134 notes across three time horizons: near (2027), middle (2031), and far (2036). Spread across the board, the notes captured fears, expectations, and possibilities for libraries over the next decade. Together, they traced a progression.
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ALA and EveryLibrary Make Statements Condemning the Federal Budget Proposal Targeting IMLS
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ALA shares, "The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 federal budget released [April 3] by the White House would cut funding for the only federal agency dedicated to supporting all types of libraries, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS); the school library program Innovative Approaches to Literacy (IAL); and several library-eligible programs."
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BiblioCommons Explores the Use of AI in Libraries
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BiblioCommons teamed up with four public libraries to examine "how large language model (LLM) applications could support discovery and engagement. The initiative focused on technical feasibility, patron value, responsible AI use, and risk mitigation."
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ASERL Adds Florida Atlantic University Libraries as 40th Member Institution
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"As an ASERL member, Florida Atlantic University Libraries will participate in a wide range of collaborative initiatives, including shared collections, professional development programs, and regional partnerships designed to expand access to resources and expertise across member institutions," ASERL notes.
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Peabody Essex Museum Celebrates America250 With a New Exhibition
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On May 2, 2026, the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem, Massachusetts, is opening an exhibition called Pressing Importance: Salem and the Declaration of Independence for the United States' 250th birthday and the concurrent Salem 400+ celebration, which "offers a rare opportunity to examine the critical role that Salem played in the printing and circulation of the Declaration of Independence."
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Publishers Weekly Previews the Forthcoming Return of BookCon
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"Following a six-year hiatus, BookCon will return to its former home, New York City's Javits Center, April 18–19. ... This year's event is expected to draw some 25,000 attendees over two days, as well as around 250 exhibitors."
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Upcoming conferences include the following:
Visit the Conference Calendar for more information.
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