Call for Papers Now Open!

We're excited to welcome you back to Charleston, either in-person or virtually, for the 2023 Charleston Conference: Issues in Book and Serial Acquisition. Our theme this year is "Let the Good Times Roll!"

Do you have ideas, challenges, solutions, or information to share?

We’re seeking proposals on topics related to collection development and acquisitions, including, but not limited to, the following threads:

Analysis and Analytics
Collections/Collection Development
Library Services
Management
Preservation/Archiving
Scholarly Communication
Technology & Trends
Up & Coming – Foundational information for those new to the profession.

Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 10.

We also have a limited number of spots available for preconference workshops. Proposal deadline is June 5.

Submit Your Proposal

Call for Preconferences

PLEASE NOTE: Conference sessions are meant for librarians, publishers, and vendors to discuss issues of interest to them all. They are not an opportunity for marketing products or services. All proposals must include at least one librarian or library worker at the time of submission. Conference sessions should include a diverse representation from the different viewpoints and stakeholders in the scholarly communications process.

Some important dates:

June 12: Vendor Showcase booth registration opens
June 14: Conference registration and hotel guest room blocks open
July 10: Call for Papers proposal deadline

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Publishers and Vendors: There are many opportunities for you to participate beyond the Call for Papers as exhibitors and/or sponsors.