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Back in Circulation 2026
Oct. 5-6, 2026
Madison, WI
Location: Pyle Center at UW-Madison (Madison, WI)
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About The Conference
Back in Circulation Again is more than just a conference, it’s a community of energetic practitioners seeking to serve their communities in the best way possible. From the big picture to everyday procedures, you’ll attend sessions that refresh your perspective and lead to meaningful improvements. People working in public and academic libraries all over North American attend the conference.
Call for proposals now open!
We are now accepting proposals for our 2026 in-person conference. Check out the full call here.
Submit by March 15, 2026 for full consideration.
What Past Attendees Have Said
I thought the conference was great! All of the sessions I attended had practical information I could use and take back with me.
Keep doing what you’re doing! This conference is consistently outstanding.
This is one of my favorite conferences. I really enjoy talking to people from all over the country.
2026 Keynote: Bobbi Newman
Bobbi L. Newman, MLIS, MA (she/her) is a consultant who helps organizations create healthier, more equitable workplaces using evidence-based strategies. She is also a professor who teaches future librarians and leaders, integrating research, practice, and compassion to shape healthier workplaces across the profession. Bobbi is the founder of ThriveLib, a virtual conference dedicated to advancing the well-being of library staff and fostering honest conversations about work, care, and sustainability.
A certified Wellness Practitioner with nearly a decade of experience in workplace well-being, Bobbi is known for translating research into practical, actionable strategies that support both individuals and organizations. She is the author of Fostering Wellness in the Workplace and the editor of Well-Being in the Library Workplace: A Handbook for Managers, widely used resources for leaders seeking to build healthier work cultures.
She writes about well-being in libraries at www.librarianbyday.net, where her work continues to challenge harmful norms and advocate for systemic change.