NCCCLA Conference 2026
Annual conference for North Carolina community college librarians and staff, marking the first in-person gathering since 2020.
Surry Community College, Dobson, NC
- Dates
- October 21–23, 2026
- Venue
- Surry Community College, Dobson, NC
- Theme
- From Information to Innovation: Libraries Supporting a Future-Ready Workforce
TL;DR
- NCCCLA Conference 2026 runs October 21–23 in Dobson, NC, with an opening session Wednesday afternoon in Mt. Airy.
- The conference serves North Carolina community college librarians and library staff.
- The theme centers on preparing libraries and workforces for innovation.
- Nick Tanzi, author and library technology consultant, delivers the keynote on Friday.
About
This is the first in-person NCCCLA Conference since 2020, signaling a return to full-scale gatherings for the association. The conference positions itself around workforce development, reflecting North Carolina community colleges' strategic focus on preparing students for emerging careers.
Who you'll find in the room
Community College Librarians
Directors and heads of library services at North Carolina community colleges.
Library Staff
Librarians, specialists, and support staff from North Carolina community college libraries.
Featured speakers
1 listedNick Tanzi
Keynote Speaker · The Digital Librarian
Venue & travel
Venue
Surry Community College,Getting there
The conference splits across two Surry Community College locations: kickoff Wednesday afternoon at the Small Business Center in downtown Mt. Airy, with remaining sessions on the main campus in Dobson.
Getting there
Mt. Airy and Dobson are roughly 20 miles apart by car.
Getting there
Optional Wednesday evening activities (wine tasting, ghost walk, pub trivia) take place in downtown Mt. Airy.
Questions people ask
9 answeredNCCCLA Conference runs October 21–23, 2026, with the opening session Wednesday afternoon in Mt. Airy and remaining sessions Thursday and Friday in Dobson.
The conference spans two locations: kickoff at the Surry CC Small Business Center in Mt. Airy on Wednesday, then main sessions at Surry Community College in Dobson on Thursday and Friday. The two venues are about 20 miles apart by car.
Community college librarians and library staff from North Carolina attend the conference.
The 2026 conference theme is 'From Information to Innovation: Libraries Supporting a Future-Ready Workforce.'
Nick Tanzi, author of The Digital Librarian and a library technology consultant, delivers the keynote on Friday, October 23.
Wednesday evening offers optional activities in downtown Mt. Airy: wine tasting, ghost walk, or pub trivia.
NCCCLA members receive a registration discount using a code distributed via MemberPlanet.
The organizer does not publish a dress code. Most professional library conferences favor business casual to business attire.
Community college librarians benefit from networking with peers, learning about workforce-aligned collection strategies, and hearing from recognized experts like keynote speaker Nick Tanzi on technology trends. The value depends on your role and institution's priorities.
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