The University of Arizona Press
When: October 21-23, 2026
Where: Tucson, Arizona
Join us in Tucson at the Casino del Sol for the 2026 Arizona Library Association (AzLA) Conference. Learn more about the conference at the AzLA website.
This year’s conference marks the 100th Anniversary of the Arizona Library Association. On their website, AzLA describes the organization’s history: “Arizona Library Association (AzLA) began in 1926, when Estelle Lutrell and State Librarian Con Cronin recognized the need for a strong association of librarians to improve Arizona libraries. The mission of the fledgling group was to ‘look after the general welfare of library work and workers in Arizona, to advance the education advantages of the state through libraries, and to promote general interest in library extension [traveling libraries].’ From a beginning of 23 members, AzLA has grown to approximately 1,000 strong. Since its establishment, the Association’s basic mission has remained the same: to promote and improve library service and librarianship in Arizona.”
We look forward to seeing you at the conference!
