Registration will open in early 2026. To help you plan in the meantime, please see anticipated rates below. All registrations and purchases must be received by  May 15.

Conference Registration Rates (includes 1 seat for the banquet unless otherwise noted)

Pre-Conference Workshop Registration Rates

$100 - Sunday Evening Banquet Reservation (e.g., for a spouse or guest)

Please see below for advertisement, exhibit, and sponsorship rates which will also become available for purchase in early 2026.

First time attending a MOLA conference? We hope you find this guide a helpful resource in preparing and we look forward to seeing you!

TRAVEL ASSISTANCE
**Application Deadline: February 1, 2026**
Travel Assistance is intended to assist member librarians with basic economy transportation costs only (not additional add-ons), as well as up to 2 nights in a conference designated hotel - not with food, fees, or miscellaneous expenses. Stays in non-designated hotels, hostels, or vacation rentals will not be reimbursed. This is important for meeting minimum room requirements laid out in MOLA's arrangements with the conference designated hotel(s). In the event that conference designated hotel room allotments are fully booked, other options of equivalent cost may be considered. Travel assistance requests will be reviewed by the Finance committee and submitted to the Board for final approval. Applicants will be notified by February 15, 2026.

Receipts must be submitted for reimbursement within 45 days of purchase to allow MOLA to act in accordance with IRS rules. Any receipts received after this timeframe may not be reimbursed.

FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE AWARDS
**Applications reviewed and awarded on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis**
The purpose of the first-time conference attendee award is to encourage conference participation by MOLA members who have never attended a MOLA conference. Recipients will be awarded an amount to cover the conference registration fee for the 2026 Sydney conference. Recipients will be required to participate in the Conference Mentoring Program and may be asked to write about their experience or a session they attended for a forthcoming issue of Marcato. Applications will be reviewed and, if granted, funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the allotted funds are exhausted. Applicants will be noticed as soon as possible by the MOLA Administrator as awards are granted— please refrain from making conference registration payment until you have been noticed of the outcome of your application review. Applications will be reviewed by the Membership Committee and submitted to the Board for final approval. Whether you are granted an award or not, you may find this first-timers conference guide helpful in preparing to attend!