Access Services Conference
Practical ideas for the work that keeps libraries moving
A conference for library professionals working in access services, resource sharing, circulation, delivery, and user-focused operations.
Opportunity
Support Staff Travel Grant
Funding support to help conference attendees participate.
Learn MoreRecognition
Distinguished Achievement Award
Recognizing outstanding contributions to access services.
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Since 2009
The Access Services Conference brings together library workers to share practical strategies, real-world approaches, and ideas that support access, delivery, and user experience.
Updates
Latest News & Announcements
2026 Call for Proposals Now Open
Call for Proposals Now Open 2026 Access Services Conference The Call for Proposals is now open for the 2026 Access…
In Memory of Denita Hampton
In Memory of Denita Hampton Denita Hampton—one of the founders of the Access Services Conference and a longtime ASiL board…
Congratulations to our 2025 Award Winners!
Congratulations to our 2025 Access Services Conference Award Winners! 2025 Distinguished Achievement in Access Services This award recognizes the outstanding…
From the Conference Archives
From Eevee to Umbreon: Moving Access Services from Operational to Strategic Thinking
2023 · Sarah Towne, Melanie Bopp
It is all too easy to fall into the rhythm of the day-to-day Pokemon hunt of Access Services - managing the front desk, supervising student workers,…