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Annual Conference
Texas Council of Academic Libraries

Annual Conference

TCAL 2025 Annual Conference group seated at tables listening to a speaker at the podium

Join us in Galveston

The Texas Council of Academic Libraries (TCAL) Annual Conference is where knowledge, innovation, and collaboration come together and giving you the opportunity to:

  • Learn from leaders in the academic community
  • Gain insights from the experiences of fellow deans and directors
  • Come away with actionable insights

Conference Dates

September 20-22, 2026

Registration

The conference registration deadline is September 16, 2026.

Register

Early Registration Rates (ends Aug 1)

  • Member – $179
  • Nonmember – $229
Regular Registration Rates

  • Member – $209
  • Nonmember – $256

Hotel

The TCAL Annual Conference will be held at the beautiful San Luis Resort and Conference Center in Galveston, Texas.

Reserve your room at the San Luis Resort to receive the TCAL discounted group rate!

Reserve Your Room!

TCAL Annual Conference Hotel - San-Luis-Resort-Entrance
Note: Select September 20 as your arrival date, then September 22 as your departure date if you are planning to attend the entire conference or call the hotel to reserve your room: 800-392-5937.

The deadline to reserve your room is Friday, September 4th.

  • Email Robin Morris, Meeting Support Specialist, to inquire about the TCAL Annual Conference.
  • For sponsorship opportunities, please email Jaime Bare, Vendor Relations and Meetings Coordinator.
Free for members and non-members

TCAL 2026 Conference Sneak Preview

Friday, August 7 | 10:00 – 11:00 am
Join us for a discussion and overview of the upcoming TCAL Annual Conference in September, including some TCAL membership updates for discussion.

Register

Presenter Highlights

TCAL 2026 Annual Conference Keynote Melanie DolechekMelanie Dolechek, Society for Scholarly Publishing, Executive Director
Presentation: Scholarly Publishing and the Future of Academic Libraries

Melanie has served as the Executive Director of the Society for Scholarly Publishing since 2015 and holds a Master of Science in Management from Baker University, a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Kansas State University and is a Certified Association Executive.

TCAL 2026 Annual Conference Speaker Kimberly A. Conner JDKimberly A. Conner, JD, Lamar University, Director, University Innovation
Presentation: Optimize Access, Invest in Connection: Considerations for the Role of AI in Academic Libraries

Dr. Conner leads efforts to navigate digital transformation, including the integration of artificial intelligence across teaching, learning, and operations. She brings six years of experience in complex litigation and over 20 years in education.

Preliminary Schedule

Sunday, September 20

  • 6:00 – 7:00 PM - Welcome Happy Hour

Monday, September 21

  • 8:30 – 9:30 AM - New and Interim Deans and Directors
  • 9:45 AM – 12:15 PM - Keynote and panel discussions
  • 12:30 – 2:00 PM - Lunch and breakout discussions
  • 2:30 – 4:00 PM – Round Table Discussions
  • 4:00 – 5:00 PM - Networking Reception

Tuesday, September 22

  • 8:30 – 9:30 AM – Featured Speaker
  • 10:00 – 11:30 AM – TCAL Business Meeting