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ArLA 2026 Annual Conference
Friday, October 16
 

9:00am CDT

AI and Emerging Trends in Academic Librarianship
Friday October 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 102 & 103
Hosted by CULAR, this pre-conference will feature a discussion on AI in research, utilities such as MCPs, and other academic library interest such as the proposed changes to the ACRL Framework.
Speakers
avatar for Angela Black

Angela Black

Technical Services Librarian, Arkansas Tech University
Friday October 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 102 & 103
  Pre-Conference, AI and Emerging Trends in Academic Librarianship

9:00am CDT

DIY Memory Lab
Friday October 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 205
This pre-conference will provide an overview of how the Central Arkansas Library System developed their DIY Memory Lab service and provide insight into digitization practices that are easily accessible for the general public in preserving their history. Across two hours, attendees will receive instructions for how to set up their own Memory Labs and personal archiving programs. In the last hour of...
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Friday October 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 205
  Pre-Conference, DIY Memory Lab

9:00am CDT

Natural State Librarians: Building Sustainable Programs and Communities
Friday October 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 202
Hosted by the Sustainability CI, this pre-conference will explore how libraries can support sustainability through programs, services, and partnerships. This interactive session will highlight practical ideas from libraries across Arkansas while encouraging attendees to share experiences and challenges within their own communities. The main focus of the workshop is to develop a sustainable...
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Speakers
avatar for Sydney Mullins-Britt

Sydney Mullins-Britt

Children's Librarian, Faulkner County Library
Sydney Mullins-Britt is the Children’s Librarian at the Faulkner County Library where she spends her days dreamin’ up new ways for kiddos and families to connect with the natural world around them.
When she’s not at the library, she’s advocating for a greener future as a board member for the Arkansas Environmental Education Association and working with the American Library Association’s Resilient Communities Cohort to help our libraries become more nature-friendly, sustainable... Read More →
avatar for Nicole Norelli

Nicole Norelli

Librarian, Reference and Adult Services, Fayetteville Public Library
Greetings! My name is Nicole Norelli and I'm currently an adult and reference services librarian with the Fayetteville Public Library in NW Arkansas and a co-chair of the new Sustainability CI.

I was an army brat and a field biologist in my first life, chasing shorebirds and wrestling invasive plant species across the country. Now I spend my days in my favorite place in the world, constantly trading stories, references, and the most fascinating facts with the most amazing peop... Read More →
Friday October 16, 2026 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 202
  Pre-Conference, Natural State Librarians: Building Sustainable Programs and Communities

8:00pm CDT

Evening Promenade with MELLW
Friday October 16, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Grand Promenade
ArLA Conference has been meeting in Hot Springs for years, and now we're going to see it. Join MELLW for an after-dinner walk along The Grand Promenade on Friday evening for a beautiful view of Bathhouse Row.Trail Details1.0 mile (.5 each direction)Brick-paved pathWheelchair accessibleBenches and historical markers along the pathPlease BringComfortable walking shoesWaterRain jacket or umbrella...
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Speakers
JW

Janice Weddle

Talk to me about MELLW! 
Friday October 16, 2026 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
The Grand Promenade 103 Reserve St., Hot Springs, AR 71901
  Networking / Social
 
Saturday, October 17
 

8:00am CDT

MELLW Refresh Room
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:20pm CDT
Room 101
The MELLW Refresh Room is a dedicated quiet space for conference attendees to relax, recharge, and take a break from the noise and stimulation of Camp ArLA.

Please, no laptop use, phone calls, or photography in the Refresh Room. Please keep any conversations with other ArLA Campers at a low volume.
Saturday October 17, 2026 8:00am - 3:20pm CDT
Room 101
  Wellness Lounge

12:30pm CDT

Poster Sessions
Saturday October 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Exhibit Hall D
Journal Club: The Art of Rambling Your Way to Mental Wellness -- Alyssa Burris

Library VIPs: Building Responsibility, Belonging, and Book Love -- Jodi Dildy

Oops! I Started a Comic Con -- Andrea Parton

Open Pedagogy as a Transitional Tool -- Amie Johnson

Tiny Chef Hands-On Cooking Experiences for Ages 3-9 -- Jane Rogers and Beverly Partin
Saturday October 17, 2026 12:30pm - 1:20pm CDT
Exhibit Hall D
  Poster Sessions
 
Sunday, October 18
 

6:45am CDT

Sunrise Hike to Goat Rock
Sunday October 18, 2026 6:45am - 8:00am CDT
Gulpha Gorge Campground
ArLA Conference has been meeting in Hot Springs for years, and now we're going to see it. Join us for a sunrise hike to Goat Rock from the Gulpha Gorge Campground on Sunday morning for a beautiful view of the Ouachita foothills, followed by a snack breakfast at the campground picnic tables.Trail Details1.4 miles (.7 out and back)308 ft Elevation Gain (similar effort to walking up several flights...
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Speakers
avatar for Bekah Hedges

Bekah Hedges

Interim Branch Manager, Argenta Library, North Little Rock Public Library System
Bekah Hedges (she/they) has worked in libraries of all kinds for the last dozen years, and has finally put down roots with North Little Rock Public Library System. They've served for the last two years as Teen Department Manager at Laman Library, and recently transitioned to Interim... Read More →
Sunday October 18, 2026 6:45am - 8:00am CDT
Gulpha Gorge Campground 305 Gorge Rd, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901, USA
  Networking / Social

9:00am CDT

MELLW Refresh Room
Sunday October 18, 2026 9:00am - 1:30pm CDT
Room 101
The MELLW Refresh Room is a dedicated quiet space for conference attendees to relax, recharge, and take a break from the noise and stimulation of Camp ArLA.

Please, no laptop use, phone calls, or photography in the Refresh Room. Please keep any conversations with other ArLA Campers at a low volume.
Sunday October 18, 2026 9:00am - 1:30pm CDT
Room 101
  Wellness Lounge
 
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