JCLC 2026
Gathering at the Waters
Uplift | Encourage | Empower
The 5th National Joint Conference of Librarians of Color will be held October 7-11, 2026,
at the Spokane Convention Center in Spokane, Washington
Call for speakers
The JCLC 2026 Steering Committee invites you to submit a proposal for presentation at the conference focusing on the theme Gathering at the Waters: Embracing our Spirits, Telling our Stories.
Scholarships
JCLC 2026 will cover registration and lodging costs directly, and reimburse scholarship recipients for travel and meal expenses.
The number of scholarships (and partial scholarships) will be dependent on the availability of funds.
2026 Awards
The JCLC Awards recognize individuals whose outstanding contributions, leadership, and service exemplify our community’s values.
We invite you to nominate a colleague or submit a self-nomination for the JCLC 2026 Awards.